章 15: A Bad News
When Quanrong handed Weifeng's phone, he stared closely at his friend's face with a look full of suspicion. "HMMM... Bro, something is different from you. Hehehe... Was the Omega great? You must have lots of fun?! Hehehe..."
"If you are interested in that Omega last night, you can take her. I don't care," Weifeng scoffed. He then took out the pink sticky notes from his pocket and saved the contact information scribbled on them.
On the other side, Quanrong's laughter burst loudly with a tone of amusement. "HAHAHA... As expected with you, bro! It's good that you are not easily attached by some hookups. Last night, I was actually worried that you will get serious with that unknown Omega..."
"I'm going alone a bit. You should rest," Weifeng spoke in a very low voice and did not even listen to what Quanrong was saying. He directly turned around and walked away.
"Wait--- Bro, are you meeting that Omega? Huh?" Quanrong instantly tracked his steps but Weifeng raised his hand and gestured for him not to follow.
"I need to make an important call before 10 PM. Don't follow me," Weifeng replied while moving his phone near his right ear.
Hearing this, Quanrong nodded and did not pursue him further.
'What important call could it be for him to walk so far? Ahh... It's almost 10 PM though.'
He stood there for a minute while watching his friend's retreating figure going farther and farther... Only after he lost sight of Weifeng then he returned to his tent.
It was almost 10 PM indeed. And when Weifeng dialed Chuntian's contact number, he was only directed to the network operator.
His thumb nimbly move on his screen as he made another call attempt twice but it was still unanswered. Weifeng somehow felt gloomy while staring at the screen of his phone. "I should have driven her car at full speed. Ahhh... She probably went to sleep by now."
However, his phone suddenly chimed and vibrated before disappointment could overcome his emotion.
Seeing the incoming call notification displayed on the screen, he almost jumped for joy and quickly accepted the call.
"Did I disturb your rest?" Weifeng spoke as calmly as possible.
"No. I was waiting for your call. You've returned to the camping site?" Chuntian's words were direct and her voice was stiff, it actually had a warm effect on Weifeng.
With a full cheeky smile, he replied, "Yeah, I drove your car safely. You can go sleep with no worries."
"That's exactly why I waited for your call. Are you going to sleep too?"
Weifeng thought for a while and became silent. It seems like he was right. She was really concerned about her car more than him.
On the other line, Chuntian who was confused by his sudden silence spoke again. "I was just kidding. Never mind that car. Just as long as you are safe driving it."
She was struck by the sudden memory of how she was reborn. Wasn't it because of a car door too? Even after a year of staying in the world of Omegaverse, the events of her past were still vivid and clear.
"Did you sleep already?" Chuntian asked again.
But, this time, Weifeng was really rendered speechless. He did not expect to hear those words from her. 'So she cares a lot.'
"If you have fallen asleep, I'm disconnecting now," Chuntian spoke once more when Weifeng turned unresponsive. She could only assume that he was probably tired of driving and had dozed off while they were talking.
"I'm not asleep... I went away from my tent to make this call. You're about to sleep?" Weifeng gently answered.
"I am. Go back to your tent now. Good night."
"Good night."
~
After the brief conversation, the time reflected on Weifeng's phone had really displayed 10 PM. What a timing! They just talk for less than a minute but he felt like the duration was probably the longest phone call he had done so far.
Weifeng had a big smile on his face as he returned to his tent. However, he saw Quanrong waiting for him at the door. He paused and was confused to notice that his friend's expression looked paled and anxious.
"Bro... bad news. I don't know how to say it to lessen the impact of this news. But, I need to tell you right away. One of our professors came here just a while ago and informed me about your father. H-He was shot and was rushed to the hospital."
Quanrong's voice seemed to have been lost in Weifeng's ears as he listened to the bad news. He was overjoyed just a minute ago. But, now, he was slapped by such an opposite sensation of sadness.
"My father was shot? Impossible! Are you sure? But, his personal guards are as good as mine! How could he get hurt? Impossible..." Weifeng repeatedly denied the thought on his mind.
"Bro, calm down. I could not believe it too but it's true that Chairman Jinzi was shot. He was rushed to the city hospital and your family doctors were already mobilizing to cure him. That is what our professor informed me."
"I'm going to the city hospital and check if my dad is really there," Weifeng muttered and hastily took his belongings.
Quanrong followed him and also carried all his bags. "I'll go with you, bro."
"Did they tell you the identity of the shooter? I know that my family may have several enemies... but no one had dared to make their move for so long. Why now?" Weifeng continued to speak as he got inside the car.
'Wooah...' Quanrong had a slightly surprised look as he caught sight of the vehicle. But, he does not have time to admire the new car. He hopped inside and Weifeng did not hesitate to speed up.
Only after he took a good look at the interior of the car he could not help and mentally commented, 'This car is the latest hypercar product...'
If the situation was not gravely serious, Quanrong would really blurt out his thoughts. But, seeing how his friend looked so occupied by the bad news, he decided to swallow his words and sat in silence. 'Such a nice car but the mood is so foul.'
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