While Zhang Heng was talking to the old man in the Tang suit, Chen Huadong walked over with a poetry book in his hand. When he saw the old man in the Tang suit, he was stunned. Instead, the latter greeted him warmly, "You must be Chen Huadong. Nice to meet you."
"Oh, nice to meet you too," Chen Huadong said in a daze. Chen Huadong was a little confused about the current situation. He didn't think he knew the old man in the Tang suit, but when someone called his name and greeted him, most people would choose to say yes first. Besides, the old man seemed to have chatted with Zhang Heng for a while before. It seemed like he was his elder or teacher or something like that.
Chen Huadong looked at Zhang Heng, but the latter did not seem to have any intention to explain. Instead, he said to Chen Huadong, "I've gathered all the books. There should be nothing else for me to do here. I'll make a move first."
"Alright, if you have something to do, then go ahead." Chen Huadong could not figure out the relationship between Zhang Heng and the old man in the Tang suit, but it did not stop him from knowing that the two had something to talk about.
The old man in the Tang suit first went to the counter to pay for the book in his hand. In addition to the book under his arm, he also bought a self-driving travel brochure and a book on cat behavior. It was unclear whether he planned to go on a trip or stay at home to raise a cat.
Zhang Heng went downstairs and walked out of the bookstore.
Half a minute later, the old man came downstairs with the packed books. "I remember there's a good yogurt ice cream shop here. Do you want one?"
The old man in the Tang suit did not appear in the bookstore to treat Zhang Heng to ice cream.
The two did not meet frequently. So far, they had only met a total of four times. Although they sometimes seemed to run into each other by chance, it turned out that the old man had a purpose every time he appeared.
The first time was to invite Zhang Heng's agent. The second time was to join forces to deal with Moresby. The third time was to avoid conflict between him and the goddess of justice. This time was no exception.
However, Zhang Heng was not in a hurry. He waited for the old man to speak first.
The two then went to a popular yogurt ice cream shop. The old man in the Tang suit bought two large servings of yogurt ice cream and asked for all the toppings to be added. After that, he handed one to Zhang Heng. "I know there are some misunderstandings between us. You can't trust me 100%. This is normal. In ancient times, even kings couldn't trust their direct blood relatives, let alone in modern society. Everyone has their own little secrets."
"You should know that I saw the name of the book, right? Even if you take the book away, I can still buy it in the bookstore." Zhang Heng took the ice cream and finally spoke.
"Of course, of course, they printed a lot of books, in different languages, from different publishers … millions of copies, it's impossible for me to buy them all, and you can also find them online." The old man in the Tang suit nodded. "Actually, all I can do is to advise you from the perspective of a partner and an old friend. Try to stay away from these books."
"Interesting. I thought you would want me to continue investigating."
"Why do you say that?"
"On the surface, the little gift you gave me is a plug-in that helps me extend my gaming time. In fact, it's also related to my body. You know that as time passes, some changes will happen to my body, right?"
The old man sighed when he heard that. "You know, there are many things that are not right or wrong. It's just that things happen sooner or later, and the results can be very different. So, in the end, it's all about timing. If you like a girl, falling in love with her too early might not make it to the end. If you wait too late, she might already be married. That's the importance of timing."
"Are you worried that I will cooperate with others after I find out about my life?"
"No, no, no. I'm not worried about that. What I mean is … I'm not the only one who pays attention to you, and not everyone likes you. So, to protect you, I have to cooperate with some people I don't like very much, including letting you join this game. That way, you can naturally be protected by the rules. Except for that night when you confronted Justitia, theoretically, no one can directly attack you now. Of course, except for their agents. This is why I have been reminding you to be careful of other agents … As you can see, I and those guys may agree on the general direction. We don't want anything to happen to you, but we will have some differences in the details. For example, when should I let you know everything?"
"You mentioned cooperation just now. Who are you working with? The game's bartender?" Zhang Heng asked.
"I'm sorry, I can't give you a list of names because I'm a trustworthy partner. I swore not to say their names, even if I find out that my other partners are doing something behind my back." The old man in the Tang suit spread his hands helplessly and said sincerely, "I know you've always suspected that I'm the one behind all this. But the truth is, when the day comes when the truth is revealed, you'll be surprised to find that I'm the only one who has always been on your side. As I said before, I'm like your little guardian angel."
"Why? Are you doing charity now?"
"Of course not. Everyone in this world has something they want, and I'm no exception." The old man scooped a spoonful of yogurt into his mouth. "It's just that my request will not harm your interests. I help you, and you help me. This is a win-win, perfect cooperation. That's what I said from the first day we became partners. And that's what I've always done."
"So, are you telling me not to investigate further?"
"You are an adult, and you have the right to make your own choices. I'm just telling you that what you're looking for may not be as good as you expect. And no matter what decision you make, I will support you with both hands. Even if you ask me to give you the book now, I will do it immediately." The old man in the Tang suit scooped too much yogurt every time, and he even ate the ice cream on his beard, making him look a little funny. "Oh, by the way, I haven't congratulated you on winning the first round of the proxy war."
"What's the point? You don't care about the outcome of this kind of thing anyway, do you?"
"Who said that? Of course I care. You represent my interests, and I watch the news about the proxy war every day," the old man said. The old man in the Tang suit said, "I'm happy for you from the bottom of my heart. Really, the final winner's reward is something that even the gods would covet."
He patted Zhang Heng on the shoulder as he spoke, "Good luck, my old friend."
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