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Chapter 350: Goodbye

Rain clouds hung low in the sky . Wintry winds swept the streets . The weather report warned of a drizzle . Inside the hostel at Spell Department’s base, Gu Jun was packing his stuff into a suitcase . Phecda allowed him to bring the Carlot Instruments with him for they did not trigger intense PTSD . In fact, a moderate amount of trigger stimulus would be conducive for his recovery . He did not have that many personal items because he did not have time to make this place his home since he moved into it . Therefore, he did not spend much time packing .

While he was comatose, he received gifts from many parties . He smiled as he took out two postcards from the table drawer . They were sent by Wu Siyu . She was on mission at Northern City so she was unable to be there to visit him, thus she sent him postcards instead . It was Nurse Liu who intercepted them on Gu Jun’s behalf . Gu Jun held the two postcards and read them again .

“Hopefully this card can reach your hands safely . I’ve already known you for quite some time and we’ve been through a lot . I guess what I want to say is, it’s my luck to have known you . I hope you have a speedy recovery . –Wu Siyu . ”

“The second card is to make sure the envelope reaches the minimum weight limit for postage… I don’t really know what to say . I hope you’ll wake up to read these soon . Good luck and everything . –Wu Siyu . ”

Gu Jun’s heart warmed . He yearned to see the author in person and hear her voice . Some people’s handwriting did not reflect their personality but that was not the case with Wu Siyu . Her handwriting was pretty but with a hint of naughtiness . If there was a complaint he had, it was there was too little written on the postcards . If he has his way, he’d want 10 fully written postcards .

There was a sudden knocking on the open door . Gu Jun turned around and saw Wu Siyu standing beside it . She carried a small brown suitcase . She said, “Good afternoon, Mr . Gu . I am Wu Siyu, a representative of the Recreational Department . I am tasked to open your eyes to the better thing life has to offer . Our first destination is my hometown to celebrate lunar new year . ”

“Good afternoon, Miss Wu . ” Gu Jun smiled . Dirty-minded Yu too was given quite a long holiday . She was right that he would be assigned a Recreational member to watch over his schedule and monitor his health during his period of convalesce . Gu Jun had no living family so it was not a bad idea to celebrate the new year with her family .

“Tsk, tsk . You expect two postcards to wake me up? I expected at least 10 of them . ” Gu Jun waved the postcards at her .

“Now I understand why they call you Tycoon Jun . ” Wu Siyu chided . Gu Jun nudged her on her head . She then added, “Fine, when we’re free, I’ll draw a portrait for you as compensation . Honestly I haven’t picked up a paintbrush in such a long time already . ” She studied art painting as her university degree . It was her painting talent that got her into Shen Hai City’s Relic Department . However, Gu Jun had not seen her use this talent before . After the luggage was packed, the two walked towards the living room where a delicious smell permeated the air . The smell drifted in from the kitchen . Cai Zixuan made a pot of pig’s brain goji soup . It would help with brain injury . Considering this was the last chance Gu Jun would have the chance to taste his cooking, Cai Zixuan poured his heart into it . He had been cooking since morning and the pot was filled with the ingredient’s essence . He ladled two full bowls of soup and they smelt heavenly .

“They smell so good . ” Wu Siyu stared unblinkingly as her throat parched .

“Then come have some . ” Cai Zixuan served Gu Jun one bowl and Siyu another . He ladled half a bowl for himself . The three of them sat down at the dining table to share the meal . Cai Zixuan lamented, “Tycoon Jun, you’ll have to learn how to cook soups yourself . We are what we eat . You need to watch your diet closely . ”

“You’re right…” Gu Jun took slow sips of the soup . It was truly as good as it smelled . For the past few days, they had scrounged up every nutritious thing for his diet . He even munched on a leaf of the Lai Hwa tree but it did not seem to have any effect . On a side note, the Lai Hwa Tree was now about 10 cm tall . It did not bear that many leaves yet .

“Actually, I have a list of ingredients that might help you…” Wu Siyu said between chews . ‘How about panda meat?’ She thought about it . ‘Better not, pandas are too cute . ’

“Pandas are protected animals, you know . ” Gu Jun said . Wu Siyu frowned . “How did you know what I was thinking?” Gu Jun answered, “The picture of a panda is floating above your head . ” Wu Siyu looked up . A panda waved back at her .

Looking at the two of them, Cai Zixuan sighed, “I’m already missing you guys even though you haven’t left . Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow…”

Gu Jun and Wu Siyu shared a look . That was Shakespeare!

After having their fill, Cai Zixuan walked the duo out . This hostel would always be kept for Gu Jun . Cai Zixuan would move to another room to share with another roommate for Phecda members required a roommate to watch over each other’s mental state . The trio took the elevator to reach the first floor lobby . They walked out the door . By then, the sky was drizzling . Raindrops pattered on the ground and people’s hearts .

Even though Gu Jun already requested for a silent parting, Elder Tong and many people came to bid him farewell . Among them was Wang Ruoxiang, she had been transferred back to the Spell Department from quarantine . Her good behavior during quarantine and contribution during the legionella pneumonia crisis helped her case a lot, but after her return, her actions would still be heavily monitored . Wang Ruoxiang nodded at Gu Jun . She was not worried about Gu Jun, she knew Tycoon Jun was not the kind to be crushed so easily .

“Ah Jun . ” Uncle Dan said with smiles, hiding all traces of melancholy . “Enjoy this holiday as much as you can . A good mood can help tremendously with recovery . ”

“I’m not going to waste too many words on you . ” Lou Xiaoning began, “Don’t get sucked into fucking depression . There are still many things that you can do even if the worst happens! But of course, I have faith that you will recover!”

“Mr . Gu . ” Peacock still reserved respect for him . “You will always be our hero . ” Kathlyn chuckled, “Thankfully you’re close to them or else Siyu’s going to get jealous . ” That earned a laugh from everyone, even Wu Siyu . She shrugged . “The sting of jealousy will help tamper the saltiness . It’s good . ”

Deng Ximei was as usual a person of few words . “Take care of yourself . ”

“This is for both of you . ” Elder Tong gave both Gu Jun and Wu Siyu two bulging red packets . “Don’t you dare spare any expenses!” Then Elder Tong petered into a sigh… Prof Shen’s eyes were wet . Two years ago, he and Prof Shen handpicked these two for a new type of training but so many things had happened since then . It was worth noting that Xiao Xu had officially been transferred into the Spell Department and would be given focused training .

“Elder Tong, Prof Shen, everyone…” Gu Jun took in their faces . “Take care of yourself and don’t worry about me . I might not return to fight with you anymore but I will keep on going . Who knows, perhaps this new life might fit me like a glove . ”

“It will, it will . ” Cai Zixuan sighed .

A van parked by the exit was there to send the duo to the airport . They would take the plane to Shen Hai City where members from Phecda would be waiting for them . The drizzle turned heavier . The group helped them put their luggage into the trunk . Then Gu Jun and Wu Siyu got into the car . Soon the black military truck rumbled noisily as the engine started . With the group looking on with complicated emotion, the car left the Spell Department to head into the outside world .