Chapter 112: Work

Chapter 112: Work

Huacheng University. Morning.

There was no class, but Professor Ma came early anyway. He made himself a cup of strong tea, read the latest journal articles, and waited for the son of his old friend to come.

Two days have passed, and he has also completed the re-engraving process. It is time for him to return the bamboo scrolls.

Professor Ma never goes back on his promises.

However, he waited for the entire day, and nobody came to his office.

Seeing that it was almost time for dinner, he got tired of waiting and picked up the phone by the table, scrolled to the contact information left by the young man, and called him.

Beep. Beep.

With each ring, his patient wore down. Just as he was about to slam the phone down on the table, somebody picked it up.

Hello? Who is this?

An unfamiliar voice spokea middle-aged man who seemed to be plagued by exhaustion and annoyance.

H-hi. Im Ma Zhen. Im calling for the father of the owner of this number.

Oh, Professor Ma. I thought Apologies. Its good to hear from you again.

Professor Ma was visibly annoyed at this point, but he swallowed his anger and continued, And you are?

Apologies, again. Im the eldest son, and the person who went to see you is my younger brother. I know you made an appointment with my brother to meet today, but

The man, on the other hand, fell silent, and Professor Ma could vaguely hear muffled sobbing as if the man was trying to obscure his own crying. A feeling of unease crept into his heart.

After a long silence, the man returned, his voice a little hoarse. You can keep the bamboo scrolls. It is my fathers gift to you, but my brother hes gone mad. Im sorry to keep you waiting.

The professor frowned upon hearing this. Does this mean that the younger brother made his own decision to snatch the scrolls for himself?

I will be hanging up. Our family is a mess right now, and I dont want to waste your time.

Dont hang up just yet. There are a few things I need to ask you, Professor Ma insisted.

Excuse me?

We dont know what happened; even after checking the cameras, we couldnt determine where he disappeared. He was supposed to be discharged today, but anyway, he left your contact information with us, and we are calling to ask if you have seen him. He still needs to pay the hospital bill.

No, I have not seen him, but I will come and pay the bill for him later.

Putting down the phone, Professor Ma sat on the chair and was lost in his own thoughts.

Two disappearances in a short timeframe

And both of them came into close contact with the bamboo scrolls

That cant be right; I was the closest to the scrolls, but Im still here.

However, a faint stench rushed into his nostrils, and the smell of rot plagued his office.

As soon as he realised it, he hurriedly took another whiff, only to find that it disappeared in an instant.

I need to get that damn cleaner in my room already.

As he spoke, he called Lu Yibeis number.

Lu Yibei was sound asleep and reluctantly got up upon being awakened by his mobile phone ringing.

Rushed footsteps came from downstairs, and Jumeng barged into his room and leapt onto his bed, looking at him with expectant eyes.

He ignored her and accepted the call, putting the phone to his ears as Professor Mas voice flooded his ears.

Yibei, something bad has happened. Lu Xu and my old friend disappeared, and I suspect something bad is happening. Come to my office as soon as possible.

Yibei was visibly stunned, and he replied, Okay, well meet later.

As soon as he hung up, Jumeng began to tease him, Who was that? A girlfriend? A boyfriend? Or somebody boring from the Night Division?

Arent you the god of reproduction and not the god of gossip? he asked, rolling his eyes. My professor.

Agh, youre a boring person, and your professor is a boring person too, she spat. People with titles are all very boring, like wives, teachers, and mothers

Are you sure about that? he smiled. Because, judging by his tone, well be able to get you some juicy cores in no time!