Chapter 279
Long Tianyu had, after all, "died" once. With the help of a powerful medical system and a healing-type superpower, he had finally managed to open his eyes-but that was all he could do, aside from barely managing to speak.
His body felt as though a truck had run over it. From his joints to his muscles, and even his internal organs, fine, needle-like pain made him shift uncomfortably.
Doctor Yan held him down. "Don't move yet. Your body still needs treatment. I've already contacted Team Leader Sheng and the others. They'll be here soon."
The Special Affairs Office had merged now, but everyone was used to calling Sheng An "Team Leader Sheng," so the title had stayed.
It was as though, this way, the traces of another team leader who had once existed would never be erased.
Long Tianyu nodded.
Doctor Yan and Director Wang continued examining him. By the time they confirmed that everything was all right, Sheng An and her group had arrived at the hospital and entered his room.
There was no official work today. Sheng An wore a black Combat Jacket and tall boots, her hair tied back simply. No matter how severely she had exhausted herself earlier, her complexion now looked normal, her expression calm and relaxed.
Qi Lingwu walked beside her. The two strode into the room, bringing an inexplicable sense of reassurance.
Behind them were Song Linwei, Li Wanyun, Jiang Yu, Li Xin... All the core members of the Special Affairs Office were there. Even with their faces composed, they could not hide the joy and concern in their eyes at seeing him awake.
These were his teammates, the people who cared about him.
Long Tianyu's eyes instantly reddened.
When Sheng An reached his bedside, he spoke through tears, feeling inexplicably