Bo Jinyan wakes up at 10 o’clock each morning.  Not earlier, not later.   As typical, he will get away from bed and will get prepared for a brand new day.

He’s carrying a gray color long-sleeved cotton PJs.  Once more, strolling round barefooted.  He truly doesn’t like carrying sneakers. 

(then extra descriptions about  how good his ft is?! and his good physique proportions, and his truthful complexion and good-looking facial options.  Okay, we get it.  Each a part of his physique is ideal…)

———

The primary ten minutes after he wakes up, he’s nonetheless in his “sleepwalking” mode. He stands in entrance of the mirror,  squeezes the tooth paste on his toothbrush and begins brushing.  The same old morning routine.  The numbers discovered beneath Solar Yong’s mattress surfaces to his thoughts.  He nonetheless has no thought what these numbers imply. 

Espresso, toast, jam.  He has the identical meals for breakfast on daily basis.   It is because he doesn’t like losing his time on making ready meals.  However as he bites into his toast, he can’t assist however bear in mind the fish dumplings Jian Yao introduced him to eat.  Possibly he ought to discover ways to prepare dinner that dish.  He likes it a lot he’s ready to ‘waste’ extra of this time on it. 

After breakfast.  He will get modified and begins work.  He goes by means of some case recordsdata despatched to him from the US. His cellphone beeps.  It’s Fu Ziyu: “Hello.”

Fu Ziyu senses from his greetings that he’s in temper: “I heard that you simply solved the ‘killing machine’ case?”

“In fact.” Bo Jinyan smiles :”A easy textbook case, besides there’s nonetheless some free ends to tidy up.”

Fu Ziyu is impressed: “ No marvel you might be so extremely regarded amongst the FBI.  Mr. Legal Psychology Professor / Detective.”

“…… Jian Yao.” Fu Ziyu continues. “Are you giving her the identical pay because the assistants you employed within the US?”

“Ah, as much as you.  You possibly can determine for me.”   Bo Jinyan is finding out a murder file on the identical time.  

Fu Ziyu says: “Okay.  I’m additionally searching for a brand new  assistant for you from the college. Ideally a graduate from faculty of psychology.  I ponder if I can discover somebody that specialises in felony psychology….” 

Bo Jinyan stops what he’s doing.

“Wait.” He cuts off Fu Ziyu sentence: “Why do you wish to exchange Jian Yao?”

Fu Ziyu laughs: “…… I wish to exchange her? Come on, Professor Bo.  Are you out of your thoughts? Or am I lacking one thing right here. She is a language pupil. She doesn’t have the {qualifications} required for the submit.  She helped you for this one in all case as a result of it was pressing and we had no time to search for anybody else.  Apart from, she is graduating quickly, and can be shifting to B Metropolis.  She has accepted a job provide there already.”

Bo Jinyan thinks for a second. His tone is considerably contemptuous “Clearly you’re the one with the issue.  She has gained expertise from working with me on this serial killer case.  And she will fish.  I don’t wish to change to a distinct assistant.  As for her work, simply ask her to breach the contract.  How can a standard tedious boring workplace job examine with my assistant place?  She’s going to make the proper alternative.”

–

Late afternoon.  In a espresso store on the town.

Jian Yao and Li Xunran are sitting by the window.    Though there’s solely three days until the New 12 months, neither of them has the same old pleasure that comes with this festive season. 

It’s been some time since they’re able to meet up with each other.  Li Xunran has been very busy.  

Jian Yao places a spoon of sugar into her espresso and stirs it round: “Is the work on Solar Yong’s case completed?” 

Li Xunran lights a cigarette: “Yeah. This man died too simply.  Ten lives…”

Each are silent for a second. Jian Yao asks: “Has anybody cracked these numbers but?”

Li Xunran shakes his head: “Not likely.  Since Solar Yong has psychological issues, these figures are more likely to be casually written after his fantasy.  They most likely don’t have any particular that means.”

Jian Yao nods.

They chat for some time.  Li Xunran asks: “When are you heading again to the college?”

“Fifteen January.” Jian Yao replies, “Then I’ll begin my internship in an organization in B metropolis.”

Li Xunran smiles: “Let’s have fun. Order a bottle of wine.  You labored as Bo Jinyan’s assistant and helped solved a troublesome case.  Your dad would have been happy with you.” 

Jian Yao thinks about her father.  

– Sure, he would have been happy with me.

——-

After dinner Jian Yao goes to the villa.  Each time she tries to complete off the final little bit of the interpretation, there’s some kind of interruption.  She is set to get it carried out right this moment.

After she is finished,  Jian Yao walks upstairs to that first room with the whiteboard.  Bo Jinyan is sitting on the couch studying.  

Darkish shiny hair.  Symmetrical facial options.  His signature black go well with.

– He’s much more enticing when he’s not speaking.  Thought Jian Yao.

Bo Jinyan raises his eyebrows barely, then goes again to learn his ebook.     

Jian Yao turns round.  The whiteboard has some numbers on it. 

“145,297,289,121

17,324,1

25, 484

365,729,16

421,27,841

29,1

136,729,16 “

These are the numbers present in Solar Yong home.  

There have been a couple of group of numbers – mattress, flooring, window frames, ceiling …… some had been hiding in locations not simply discovered.  They had been all scribbled by Solar Yong along with his personal blood. 

Jian Yao research them for a second and goes over to sit down down subsequent to Bo Jinyan: “I’ve completed translating the file for you.  Is there anything you need me to do?”

Bo Jinyan lifts his eye from the books to have a look at her: “No.”

“Fish? I can go fishing.” 

“That’s not pressing.”

Presumably, the fridge has not been emptied out but.

She sees all of the paperwork scatters across the room.  He should be busy.  She stands up: “Okay. I’m leaving now.  Be in contact. Goodbye.” 

Bo Jinyan appears to be like up: “You possibly can proceed to work for me.”

Bo Jinyan discover a doc from the desk and passes it to her. 

“It is a contract Fu Ziyu drafted. You will see that that the phrases are extraordinarily good for somebody together with your stage of expertise.” He goes again to studying his recordsdata once more. 

Jian Yao is shocked.  It’s an employment contract for a length of three years.  The phrases and pay are just like her earlier contract, aside from one extra time period –  to care for Bo Jinyan’s weight-reduction plan.  She assumes this implies fishing.  The pay is significantly better than she expects.

That is like an endorsement from Bo Jinyan.   Jian Yao is extraordinarily happy.

“Simply signal on the underside of the doc and fax it to Fu Ziyu, he’ll organise the remainder.” 

Grateful and touched by  his provide, Jian Yao says: “Thanks Bo Jinyan.  I actually didn’t anticipate this.  Thanks for considering so extremely of me.  However I’ve accepted a place with an organization in B metropolis.  The internship begins after the New 12 months holidays.  I’m sorry, however  I can’t settle for this job.”

Bo Jinyan places his cup of espresso on the desk.

Jian Yao smiles at him.

Bo Jinyan smiles again: “Fu Ziyu says lady likes to fret about irrelevant issues.  Seems to be like he’s proper once more.  You possibly can breach their contract.  I’ll pay for any compensation required.”

She by no means considered a profession within the felony investigation.  It’s alright to do it for a number of days, however to repeatedly be in that kind of harsh surroundings is a distinct story.   She nonetheless prefers a relaxed and secure life.

“I don’t intend to breach the contract. That is my first job, I can’t lose my integrity. Apart from, I’ve no want to pursue a profession in your discipline. However thanks a lot for the provide.”

———-

That night time, Fu Ziyu calls Bo Jinyan: “Hey, no signal of  the signed contract but. Did you neglect to ship it to me?” 

Bo Jinyan: “How will you anticipate me to recollect such trivial issues?” 

Fu Ziyu: “However… isn’t she heading again to high school quickly?”

Bo Jinyan: “Possibly.”

Fu Ziyu is getting a bit agitated: “You had been the one who insisted I needed to have the contract prepared for you by right this moment.  You stated it’s a no brainer and she’s going to signal it immediately. I spent hours on it final night time…”

Then he pauses…”Wait a minute… Did she decline your job provide?” 

“Click on~ !” 

“Hey… Hey, how dare you cling up on me, Bo Jinyan…”