Yang Hui didn't know what she was thinking. 'Why would I be polite? Only a fool would be. How else am I supposed to complete the system's mission?'
Outside the car window, neon signs cast shifting patterns of light across her profile.
'He was secretly pleased. 'You have to make your own opportunities. If I hadn't pushed for this date tonight, there'd be no chance for her to spend any money.'
'An exception? I hope you *never* make an exception!'
"Shen Meng, what part of town do you live in?"
"Shunyuan District."
'Shunyuan District? That's not far from Wenjing Yunlu, is it? This is even more convenient.'
"What a coincidence. You can commute with me for the next few months."
'The next few months?' Shen Meng was puzzled. 'Never mind whether I'd commute with him or not... why only a few months?'
He had let it slip. He quickly tried to cover for himself, "I'm just worried I won't last long at the company. I'm not a big fan of the atmosphere there."
