Section 2

What? Tian Jingzhi was very puzzled

Then you must be a fellow patient! Quickly help me up

"Are you a ghost?" Tian Jingzhi retorted reflexively, quickly realizing that he was in need of assistance, and hurriedly put on a cute act to plead for help: "Are you a doctor uncle or a security brother?"

Due to insomnia, Tian Jingzhi pretended to have a poor appetite in front of the head nurse during the day, and he hardly drank any of the soup his mother sent. Soon, he felt a protest from his stomach. The more he thought about it, the hungrier he became, and with the impending pressure to be discharged from the hospital, his mood grew increasingly gloomy. Tian Jingzhi urgently needed dessert to heal his wounded spirit, and this dessert could only be the momo cheesecake from that French restaurant in the city center

No

"Elder brother, do you not wish to be immortal?" Tian Jingzhi asked in response, looking at the silent person above.

Before she reached the wall, she was intercepted by the sewer

Thus, during this past month of being revived, Xue Lingqiao has been immersed in the library. The only thing that troubles him is that there are always female students secretly taking photos of him with their phones. Female students in this era have indeed changed significantly compared to a hundred years ago

"Momo cheesecake, I'm here!" Tian Jingzhi finished stretching and assumed a starting position, charging towards the wall. Immediately, a sharp scream of "Ah!" was heard, and Tian Jingzhi "disappeared" from the grass.

Thump, thump, thump

The transaction price of this collection at that time was 120 million, not only is the price astronomical, but that collector may not necessarily be willing to part with it. Some collectors I know have quite good Qing Dynasty jade, the prices are not as high, but the potential for appreciation is significant

Because ... ... is something that has been passed down in my family

Manager Gao suddenly realized and nodded, saying: "Alright, please leave your contact information, and I will help you get in touch with that collector as soon as possible"

Close your eyes," Xue Lingqiao said in a commanding tone

"Do you have Tang Seng meat?" After Tian Jingzhi asked this rhetorical question, he immediately regretted it. Generally, mentally ill individuals do not appreciate jokes. "Hey, big brother, don't go! Let me think it over, let me think seriously."

Lying in the museum for one hundred years, just a mere one hundred years, this world has transformed him into a complete stranger. The changing traffic lights and congested traffic, the towering buildings and reflective glass facades, the electronic devices in everyone's hands and the ubiquitous surveillance cameras, each one is unfamiliar and mysterious.

The issue of the vegetation in the field startled Tian Jing, and she thought to herself that she must have encountered a fellow patient from the psychiatric ward. However, in order to seek help, she could only go along with his words and said: "I believe in faith and books; I believe, I unconditionally believe everything you say."

Tian Jingzhi held her head in terror, reflecting on the events that had just transpired. Could it be another hallucination? Should she consider transferring to another hospital for a while?

As Xue Lingqiao stepped out of the auction house, heavy rain was pouring outside. Amidst the sound of the rain, he heard a distant heartbeat. Xue Lingqiao was uncertain whether this revival was a blessing or a curse; it did not matter to him, but that unfortunate Miss Tian, who had saved his life, truly posed an uncertain danger.

Tian Jingzhi gaped in astonishment, unsure of how to respond. It seemed he had truly encountered a fellow patient with a severe mental illness, pondering thoughts of immortality.

A few days ago, Xue Lingqiao saw an auction news in an old newspaper, regarding an item being auctioned: the phoenix jade bi left to him by his mother. It was the most important thing to him, and he did not know how it had ended up at the auction house over the past hundred years. Xue Lingqiao took out the gold bars he had stored in a secret place many years ago, converted them into cash, and went to that auction house.

Tian Jingzhi pondered seriously, retracting her playful tone, and said solemnly: "Immortality? I would not desire such a thing. Watching family and friends pass away one by one, no matter what one gains, it will all be lost in the end, leaving only oneself alone in this world. Treated as a monster by others, living in hiding and evading detection, is a fate a hundred times worse than death."

One, Two, Three, Four, Five ... ...

On the rooftop opposite the inpatient department, Xue Lingqiao stood there watching Tian Jingzhi, who had a look of exaggerated surprise, a barely noticeable smile flickering at the corner of her mouth

Tian Jingzhi's only remaining patience was worn away, and he impatiently said: "It stinks down here, can you hurry up and save me?"

Why?

Xue Lingqiao was leaping and darting across the rooftop of the hospital, initially intending to leave, but suddenly felt a sharp change in his heartbeat. Following this sensation, he landed steadily at the mouth of the drainage.

"Who is so despicable as to lift the manhole cover!" Tian Jingzhi stood in the sewer, instantly furious, trying to jump several times but unable to reach the edge, anxiously pacing in circles. "You really are something, going to such lengths just to sneak a bite from the sewer... Alright, calm down... After all, this isn't the first time. Just think about how I got out the last time I fell into the sewer..."

In the hospital lobby, otaku fans were squatting, making it impossible to force a way through. Tian Jingzhi decided to climb over the wall and exit through the back door

Xue Lingqiao showed no signs of impatience, quietly waiting in the night.

Do you wish to be neither old nor dead? Xue Lingqiao posed another new question.

He came to the hospital with the book, and standing in front of Miss Tian Jingzhi's hospital bed just now was not meant to scare her, but rather to confirm certain matters. However, he did not expect to cause such a commotion, and it was evident that Miss Tian had lost sleep because of it

Xue Lingqiao listened to a long stream of nonsense, stood up, and said calmly: "Answer me a few questions."

After counting to five, Tian Jingzhi opened his eyes and found himself no longer in the sewer. In disbelief, he looked around, and the surroundings were empty and silent, with not a single person in sight

Xue Lingqiao reflected on her experiences, which were not merely about evading capture; they were far more tragic than that

Indeed, it is the phoenix jade bi that our company auctioned off a few years ago, entrusted by the client's ancestors. It has been preserved in excellent condition, and its quality and craftsmanship are exceptional, which is why it left a deep impression on me. However, I apologize, Mr. Xue, as we are a legitimate auction company and have signed confidentiality agreements with both the client and the buyer, so we cannot disclose their information. The manager of the auction company inquired about Xue Lingqiao, wearing a face of formulaic smile. However, I apologize, Mr. Xue, as we are a legitimate auction company and have signed confidentiality agreements with both the client and the buyer, so we cannot disclose their information. The manager of the auction company inquired about Xue Lingqiao, wearing a face of formulaic smile

Tian Jingzhi suddenly heard the sound of her heartbeat again; the auditory hallucinations were becoming increasingly severe. At this moment, she could not care about anything else and shouted for help: "Is anyone there? Help! Is there anyone at all?"

"Just this piece, nothing else will do." Xue Lingqiao interrupted his sales pitch

Close your eyes and count to five

The changes of this past century have far exceeded those of the previous four hundred years. In order to live peacefully, he must adapt as quickly as possible. Moreover, he also wants to find his enemy, that bastard who drained his blood.

None of them are.

I do not need their information, I only want to buy it back

Finally, there was a response, and Tian Jingzhi immediately echoed: "Elder brother, please go ahead!"

Do you believe that there are immortal beings in this world

Tian Jingzhi wore a face of vigilance and confusion, yet not wanting to offend those above, could only close his eyes and begin to count

Tian Jingzhi was rendered speechless by the dense vegetation blocking his way. Angered, he swung his fists at the cave entrance, but seeing that the people outside showed no reaction, he could only let out a sigh, suppressing his anger and beginning to persuade: "Even if you are just passing by after a meal, we are all out here together. When you see injustice, you should speak up. If you are unwilling to pull me up, then go to the nurse's station and shout for me... Hey, are you listening? If you save me, you'll know who I am. I have quite a good reputation among the boys. You should want my autograph... Alright, I can accept money too... Hey, are you still there... Big brother, what will it take for you to save me..."

"No one," Xue Lingqiao replied coolly while squatting at the mouth of the sewer

Manager Gao was taken aback for a moment and hesitated before asking, "May I ask why Mr. Xue insists on acquiring this piece of collection?"