Huo Shen looked at the tightly closed door of the hospital room and, after a long while, let out a light laugh.
"Fine, keep your secrets, I'm heading back to the factory!"
Having had some drinks, he didn't drive, but instead took off his coat and jogged towards the mountains.
The wilderness of the winter night was silent and still; it seemed as if he was the only one left in the world.
With even breaths and swift strides, he relished the tranquility.
Taking a shortcut back to the factory, he glanced at the time—it was nearly midnight.
Huo Shen ran until he was covered in sweat, his vest completely soaked through.
He went back to his office, grabbed a couple of clothes to change into, and took a quick cold shower in the communal baths.
After his shower, he returned to the office to find Wu Gengshen inside.
"Old Wu, what are you doing here? I thought we weren't on duty today?"
Wu Gengshen squeezed his eyebrows together and cleared his throat.
