[ Beast Taming Module Experience +1]
"I'm going to the Fisheries Union tomorrow," Su Wei said casually, sipping his porridge.
"Um?"
"Do you remember the compensation I mentioned to you before about the shipwreck?"
"I remember," Emily paused, "There's a result?"
"Yes, we'll sign the agreement tomorrow."
"Can you help with your debts?" Emily, somewhat curious.
"Absolutely no problem."
"That's good." Emily breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled.
Su Wei, holding a spoon, stared at Emily's radiant smile and suddenly froze.
Emily was about to take another bite when she looked up and saw Su Wei staring at her in a daze.
She paused for a moment, but didn't say anything; only her ears turned slightly red.
She suddenly realized that the man before her was completely different from the boy who used to worry about making a living.
The meal ended in a wonderful atmosphere.
Su Wei took the initiative to clear away the dishes and wash them in the small kitchen.
The water was rushing loudly. Emily stood behind him, leaning on her cane, looking at his broad back, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.
After washing the dishes, Su Wei dried her hands and went to the living room.
After a busy day and a highly intense battle.
As his adrenaline subsided, a wave of intense fatigue washed over him, making it almost impossible for him to stand.
He didn't stand on ceremony and lay down on the sofa.
The sofa was so soft; the feeling of sinking into it made you never want to get up.
The Cotton Candy lightly jumped onto his chest, found a comfortable position, curled up, and rolled itself into a fluffy white ball.
Su Wei closed his eyes, placed one hand on his forehead, and unconsciously stroked the little fox's soft fur with the other.
The living room lights were dimmed, and the TV had been turned off long ago.
The radiator clicked and groaned, and outside the window lay an endless night.
He could smell the lingering aroma of porridge in the air, and feel the warmth of the Cotton Candy's body and its gentle breathing.
Everything was unusually peaceful.
This is life.
It's not about fighting wild beasts in the wilderness, nor is it about battling desperate criminals in the snow.
Life is about having a place where a light is on, and someone waiting for you to come back.
Su Wei's breathing gradually became steady, and his consciousness slowly sank into exhaustion; he was about to fall asleep.
Half asleep, he heard a soft, hesitant voice in the quiet living room.
" Su Wei, will you... go to that kind of place again tomorrow?"
Chapter 97 A Turning Point in Fate, An Ironic Text Message (Bonus Chapter)
Emily's voice was very soft, with a tremor she herself was unaware of.
Su Wei's consciousness was sinking, about to be swallowed up by exhaustion.
This question cleared his drowsy mind a little.
That kind of place.
For example, in a snow-covered wilderness, or in a valley, confronting desperate criminals, or even experiencing the moment when a bullet whizzed past your ear.
He didn't open his eyes; his hand, which was resting on his forehead, moved unconsciously, touching the warm fur of the Cotton Candy.
"No more."
His answer was vague.
At least... not recently.
This addition brought peace back to the small apartment.
Emily stopped talking and just stood there quietly.
After a long while, she heard the light tapping of her cane on the ground, and then she returned to bed.
Su Wei's consciousness finally relaxed completely, and he sank into darkness.
The next morning.
Su Wei was awakened by the aroma of coffee wafting from the kitchen.
He opened his eyes and found himself still lying on the sofa, covered with a thin blanket.
The Cotton Candy on my chest was sleeping sprawled out, its soft belly exposed.
The apartment was quiet, and the sunlight streaming through the window made the room very bright.
Su Wei sat up; he had slept on the sofa all night, and his bones made a soft cracking sound.
The fatigue has mostly dissipated, and I feel energetic again.
He went to the kitchen.
Emily was standing on one leg, one hand holding onto the counter, the other intently operating a drip coffee machine.
She changed into a white sweater for home wear, her long golden hair casually tied back, with a few strands falling down, reflecting the morning light outside the window.
Hearing the noise, she turned around.
"You're awake? I thought you'd sleep until noon."
"I smell coffee." Su Wei walked over to her and naturally took the coffee pot from her hand. "Let me do it, your leg isn't very convenient."
Emily didn't try to be strong; she leaned on her cane and moved aside to sit at the small dining table.
Su Wei skillfully brewed two cups of coffee, then took out the leftover beef and vegetable porridge from last night from the refrigerator and heated it up in the microwave.
The simple breakfast felt especially cozy because of the warmth inside and the snowy view outside the window.
"I'm going to the Fisheries Union later." Su Wei took a sip of hot coffee, the warmth sliding down his throat into his stomach.
"Sign an agreement?" Emily asked.
"Um."
"May I... ask something?" Emily hesitated, "The compensation is enough to pay off all your debts, right?"
She asked cautiously, afraid of touching a sore spot for Su Wei.
Su Wei put down her coffee cup and looked at her concerned expression, feeling a sudden sense of relief.
"More than enough," he replied affirmatively.
Emily breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, her blue eyes curving into beautiful crescent moons.
"That's great! You finally don't have to work so hard anymore."
Su Wei didn't say anything, but quietly finished the porridge in her bowl.
After saying goodbye to Emily, Su Wei put on his heavy down jacket and carefully put the Browning rifle into his gun holster.
"Are you coming home for dinner tonight?" Emily asked, standing at the door.
"Back," Su Wei said, slinging his holster over his shoulder. "What would you like to eat?"
Emily's eyes lit up instantly, and she named the dish without hesitation. "Stewed beef brisket with potatoes!"
Su Wei walked out of the apartment, and the door behind him closed gently.
He mounted his snowmobile, the roar of the engine breaking the tranquility of the town in the early morning.
The icy wind rushed into his collar, instantly waking him up.
He was going to retrieve a sum of money that could change his life.
But what will his life be like?
This question swirls in the wind, with no answer.
The Fisheries Union building in Kodiak Town is an old, brick-red building that looks sturdy and reliable.
Su Wei parked his car and walked through the gate.
After verifying his information, the receptionist directed him to the second floor.
The second-floor corridor was quiet; footsteps on the wooden floor made a creaking sound.
The air was filled with the smells of paper and coffee, along with a faint scent of disinfectant.
He stopped in front of an office with a sign that read "Insurance Claims Please Enter".