Monster Escape Room Re-Employment Chapter 45
byThe other side of happiness (end of text)
Consciousness slowly rises from a warm deep sea.
The first thing Jiang Lingyi recovered was his hearing. He heard a very monotonous “beep-beep-” sound, which was the ECG monitor.
Then there is the sense of smell, which is a slightly pungent but reassuring smell, mixed with the faint fragrance of some kind of flowers.
His eyelids were as heavy as lead.
Jiang Lingyi struggled hard several times, and finally, a glimmer of light penetrated his field of vision.
White ceiling, simple ceiling lamp, drip rack.
And…a familiar face so close at hand made his heart tighten instantly, and he instinctively overflowed with joy of reunion.
Lou Xian sat on the chair beside the hospital bed, leaning forward slightly, his head hung haggardly and tiredly, his face paler than usual.
A slight noise on the bed attracted his attention. He saw Jiang Lingyi looking at him intently, obviously shaken, and looking back at him blankly as if in disbelief.
“…Lou…Xian?” Jiang Lingyi struggled to say the two words, and his voice was too hoarse to be his own.
This sound brought Lou Xian back to his senses, and he immediately pressed the call bell on the bedside in a hurry.
In the next few minutes, there was a commotion in the ward.
First, the nurse came in quickly to check, and then the doctor arrived, taking blood pressure, temperature, pupils, asking about feelings… Jiang Lingyi cooperated honestly, but kept glancing at Lou Xian who was standing aside.
The medical staff confirmed that his vital signs were stable and he was conscious. They gave some instructions and left, and the ward became quiet again.Jiang Lingyi also completely regained consciousness.
Until then, the pain came slowly like a tide, sweeping through his body.
His chest, arms, abdomen, and even scalp… every muscle was making heavy protests. He tried to move his fingers, which caused a fine, needle-like tingling.
But instead of frowning, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Because this is real pain that belongs to a living body.
This is proof that he is still human and exists in this world.
Lou Xian sat back on the bedside, carefully avoiding the various tubes on his body, and held his hand that was not undergoing infusion.
The cool temperature that came from the palm of his hand was slightly lower than that of a human being, but it made Jiang Lingyi feel extremely at ease.
“How…how long have I slept?”
“Seven days.” Lou Xian’s hand tightened slightly, “Today is the eighth day.”
Seven days…but it feels like the decisive battle with Luo Su happened a long time ago.
Jiang Lingyi wanted to ask too many questions, but didn’t know where to start.
His last memory was that he heard Lou Xian’s call and was immediately pulled into a warm halo, followed by a long period of darkness.
Lou Xian seemed to know what he wanted to ask. He held him down as he was thinking about it and explained to him one by one.
“That scale contains my magic power, which allows me to sense your location and teleport you back to Earth.” He paused and lowered his eyes. “You were in a very bad condition when you came back. Multiple organ failure and comminuted fractures in your body, as well as various fatal injuries, not to mention irreversible damage to your soul. Ordinary hospitals cannot save you.”
Jiang Lingyi’s heart tightened.
“But we can.” Lou Xian looked out the window, his gaze seemed to reach far away, referring to the employees who could not visit the hospital in person, “…all of us, using the transformation technique, transferred the most fatal trauma on your body, which cannot be treated by human medicine, to ourselves.”
Breath hitches.
“Don’t worry,” Lou Xian immediately added, “They have the energy support of the Yin-Yang Clutch Array, which can slowly resolve those injuries. Although they will be weak for a while, there will be no life-threatening injuries. The remaining injuries after the transfer will be sent to the hospital for treatment.”
He smiled bitterly and said: “Everyone seems to want you to continue to live as a human being. As soon as I said that I would reconnect you to the formation, I immediately encountered strong opposition.”
So it turned out that Jiang Lingyi had mixed feelings in her heart.
“Then… the summons from heaven?” He thought of the biggest hidden danger.
Since Lou Xian has been taking care of him here, does it mean that the matter has been resolved?
Mentioning this, Lou Xian’s expression relaxed significantly.
“Pang Mei sent news from over there…”
Lou Xian explained it in a language that Jiang Lingyi could understand.
Tianli itself wants Lou Xian to return because it lacks the “devouring” property. In other words, as long as it can bear this part of the property, it doesn’t matter if the candidate is not Lou Xian.
After consultations between several forces, they decided to nominate a suitable being, perhaps a god with a similar nature, or perhaps a god powerful enough to take on multiple natures, to temporarily take over this part of the authority.
Jiang Lingyi transformed these words into content that she could understand.
“To put it simply, the company lacked a technical backbone, which caused the business progress to stagnate. Finally, the senior leaders discussed it and decided to find someone with a similar level to take over, or let other current employees work more hard?”
“Ba-almost…”
The corner of Lou Xian’s mouth seemed to twitch slightly.
“According to Pang Mei, the negotiation process was very chaotic. Several old enemies were pushing the blame with each other. No one was willing to take on this hot potato. In the end, it seemed that the decision was made by drawing lots or guessing…”
Jiang Lingyi: “…”
It’s really a simple and crude solution.
“That Pangmei guy…” Jiang Lingyi thought of the young man reaching out to him at the entrance of the cave but being unable to reach him.
“… He should not be having a good time. He left his post without permission, interfered in evil affairs, and almost got you, an Earthling, involved, causing a more serious cross-border problem… According to the rules of the Thunder Prison, he should face very serious punishment.”
“But he was relieved to know that you were safe.”
The ward was quiet for a moment, with only the regular sound of instruments.
“Is everyone else okay?” Jiang Lingyi asked softly.
Lou Xian pointed to the bouquet of flowers in a vase on the bedside table, with a greeting card that read “Get well soon!” inserted sideways.
“They are all waiting for you to come back.”
At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the ward door.
Lian Moqin stood at the door carrying an exquisite fruit basket and some supplements.
When he saw that Jiang Lingyi was awake, his eyes brightened up and he walked in quickly: “Mr. Jiang! You’re awake! Great!” Then he turned to Lou Xian and nodded with some restraint: “Mr. Lou, you have worked hard too.”
Lou Xian nodded slightly in response, his expression calm, but he did not let go of Jiang Lingyi’s hand.
Lian Moqin put down his things, asked Jiang Lingyi’s physical condition with concern, and told him to have a good rest. The company didn’t have to worry, and even offered to help him apply for longer paid sick leave.
Lian Moqin’s eyes fell on Lou Xian’s hand holding Jiang Lingyi from time to time. He took out his hand from his coat pocket and put it back, put it back and took it out again, as if he wanted to hold something.
Seeing his usual appearance, Jiang Lingyi felt a little funny: “Then thank you, Mr. Lian, for your concern.”
Lou Xian said calmly: “Mr. Lian, please leave after you have finished speaking. The doctor said Jiang Lingyi still needs to rest.”
Lian Mo Qin stopped talking and gave a few more warnings before saying goodbye and leaving. Before leaving, he did not forget to say to Lou Xian: “Mr. Lou, please also pay attention to rest and don’t collapse from exhaustion.”
After the door closed, silence returned to the ward.
Lou Xian looked at Jiang Lingyi’s tired face and gently pushed the sweaty hair from his forehead: “Go to sleep. I’m here.”
Jiang Lingyi closed his eyes, felt the warmth of his palms, and fell into a peaceful sleep again.
This time, there was no nightmare, no pursuit, just tranquility.
Two months later.
As winter turns to spring, the sycamore trees outside the hospital sprout green buds.
Jiang Lingyi was sitting in the store manager’s office in the Phantom Secret Room.
He eventually returned to the iF Group, but he did not resign as the store manager of the Phantom Chamber.
The store’s business is getting more and more prosperous, and the enthusiasm brought by the New Year’s Eve parade has not completely subsided. The monthly customer flow is very stable, and it can even exceed the target. Jiang Lingyi is already planning to open several more copies.
“Store manager…this is the list of supplies for this month.”
Midnight Clown gingerly handed him a document.
“Thank you.” Jiang Lingyi took it and browsed it quickly, “The overall consumption is within the normal range… hmm? Is the amount of plasma used more than last month?”
“…Tourists’ emotions are relatively high and the interaction is intense.”
Jiang Lingyi raised his eyebrows without delving into it: “Okay, approved. Remember to control costs and pay attention to safety.”
“Yes.”
“Store manager!” Bai Wuchang slid in, “Look at my newly designed promotional poster! What do you think? Isn’t it so handsome?”
Jiang Lingyi looked at his face, which took up two-thirds of the poster, expressionless.
“Redo it. How many times have I told you that promotional materials are not your personal portraits.”
“Eh?! Manager, you are so heartless!”
“Store manager,” the Ripper woman silently handed over a new schedule, “there are adjustments to the time next week.”
“Okay, I get it.”
Everything seems to be back on track, even better than before.
Every day is so busy and fulfilling, with cute little worries and greater fun.
After get off work in the evening, Jiang Lingyi went to the top floor of the shopping mall and opened the familiar door.
The evening breeze of the spring night still carries a hint of coolness, but it no longer has the coldness of winter.In the flower beds of the sky garden, newly planted seasonal flowers bloom quietly under the moonlight and neon lights in the distance.
Lou Xian is there.
He turned his back to the door and stood by the railing, looking at the city lights flowing below his feet.Hearing footsteps, he turned.
The pair of dark gray eyes were still calm, but they were less cold than at first and had more of a gentle and human luster.
“How are you today?” Lou Xian spoke first.
Jiang Lingyi walked to him and stood side by side with him, looking at the lights of thousands of families at his feet.
“Same as before…” He rambled on about the interesting things that happened in the company and the secret room this day, just like the countless nights they spent before.
Lou Xian smiled and listened quietly, occasionally asking for details.
The evening breeze blows, bringing a faint fragrance of flowers.
“Lou Xian,” Jiang Lingyi suddenly turned her head and looked at him seriously, “Thank you.”
Lou Xian seemed a little confused.
“Thank you for finding me then.”
“Thank you too…for being willing to stay here.”
Lou Xian was silent for a moment and said softly: “It’s me who should thank you.”
He raised his hand and lightly touched Jiang Lingyi’s cheek with his fingertips.
“Thank you for never giving up until the end and keeping your word.”
“Thank you for letting me know that it feels like staying here, looking at the distant scenery, listening to these trivial things, waiting for someone to come for an appointment…”
His fingertips were cold, but his heart felt hot.
Jiang Lingyi took his hand and put it against her warm face.
“How does it feel specifically?”
Lou Xian looked at him, his eyes seemed to fall into the entire starry sky, and it seemed as if only his shadow was reflected.
“The feeling of happiness.”
Then he leaned slightly.Jiang Lingyi did not dodge, but faced him.
In the breeze of the spring night, the two figures slowly approached, and finally, their lips touched.
It was just a simple and gentle kiss, filled with all the expectations for the ordinary years to come.
Jiang Lingyi closed her eyes, feeling this touch that was so real that it made her want to cry, feeling the other person’s gradually rising body temperature and slightly heavier breathing.
They are here, alive, existing.
When their lips parted, their foreheads touched gently and their breaths blended.
“Go home?” Lou Xian asked in a low voice.
“Well, go home, our home.” Jiang Lingyi replied with a smile.
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