(My head hurts so much!!! I feel like I won't be able to write the next chapter, it's killing me. That's all for today, I'll update again tomorrow.)

Cui Xiaofei shook her head, her ponytail swaying behind her head. "I have no opinion. You can decide, Brother Lu. I don't care."

I looked at Liu Guang. He used to be a teacher, so he should have a different perspective.

Liu Guang smiled wryly and said, "To be honest, I don't have any thoughts either. After all, I don't know the details of your relationship with Jiang Bei. Sorry."

"It's nothing," I smiled slightly.

...

The next lunch was quite ordinary, the taste was average, as long as it was hot and filled my stomach.

After finishing my meal, I didn't go back to the conference room, but instead went to the rooftop.

Because I didn't want to discuss anything with that Su Mu, I always felt that he came here with ill intentions.

Especially in the way Zhou Qingya was handled, her approach was truly unacceptable. She spoke nicely on the surface, but who knows what she might do behind the scenes.

Moreover, according to the information Zhang Zhihao received, Su Mu has been hiding in the shadows and has not appeared in front of anyone in Jiangbei Community. Not many people know him, and no one knows what he is trying to do.

I stood on the rooftop, staring at the people below the dormitory building, wondering what Zhang Zhihao owed Su Mu for helping him so much.

Knock knock knock.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door at the bottom of the stairs behind me.

I turned around and saw Su Mu come to the rooftop, smiling as he said, "I heard from that little girl down there that you were up there, so I came over. I hope I'm not disturbing you."

"I'm sorry to bother you," I said.

Su Mu laughed heartily, "Dr. Lu, you really are arrogant."

You look so arrogant!

I ignored him and asked, "What are you doing up here?"

Su Mu said, "We didn't finish our conversation before, let's continue. Dr. Lu, I'm not your enemy, so please don't be so hostile towards me. Even if a deal falls through, we can still be on good terms. Since you don't want to join my Jiangbei, I won't force you to do anything."

"Hmm." I nodded slightly. "So, what else would you like to talk about next?"

Su Mu said, "I'd like to talk to you about cooperation next."

"Cooperation?" I turned to look at him.

Su Mu smiled, pointed to the scenery around the rooftop, and asked me, "Dr. Lu, what can you see from here?"

Huh?

Why does this sound so familiar? It seems like some chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur) just said that to me two days ago!

Could it be that this Su Mu in front of me also has the same ambition as Chen Yefei?

This development seems to be wrong, doesn't it?

Seeing that I didn't speak, Su Mu looked slightly embarrassed and asked, "Dr. Lu, did you hear what I said?"

I nodded blankly. "I heard you, and then what?"

"Uh." Su Mu blinked, shook his head, and said, "That's all."

"oh."

"..." Su Mu looked like he wanted to strangle me.

I was secretly delighted. "You little brat," I thought, "someone else has used this trick on me before. Don't even think about falling for it again! I'll make you furious!"

"Ahem." Su Mu coughed twice, ignoring the awkwardness he had just experienced, and continued, "Dr. Lu, let's work together."

Do we really have to be so blunt?

I asked, "What do you want to collaborate on?"

Su Mu said, "It's a very simple collaboration. Since Dr. Lu, you don't want to join Jiangbei, I won't force you. But what Jiangbei needs right now is a doctor. So Dr. Lu, if you're willing, I can collaborate with you on this."

I was a little curious, "How exactly will this collaboration work?"

Su Mu smiled and said, "It's very simple. The weather has been getting hot lately, so quite a few people in the neighborhood have fallen ill. That's why I'm hoping you can help us treat them, Dr. Lu. I've already thought of the specific methods. If anyone gets sick or has an accident, we'll bring them to you as soon as possible. As for medical supplies, I'll send them to you. You don't need to go out and find them yourself. All you need to do is treat my people. Is that alright?"

I frowned; this was indeed a good way to cooperate.

Su Mu continued, "Of course, I won't let you work for free. I will regularly deliver the food and supplies you need every week. Anyway, you don't have many people here, so I can afford to support you."

I smiled slightly, understanding his purpose, and said, "I'm fine with treating patients, but I won't agree to bribe us."

Su Mu patted my shoulder and laughed, "Haha, don't worry, Dr. Lu, I won't force you. But I can tell you, as long as I'm alive, the gates of Jiangbei will always be open for you."

“Okay, I agree to this cooperation,” I said.

Su Mu extended his hand and shook mine. "Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

"Okay, it's a pleasure to work with you."

“By the way, Dr. Lu, why don’t you think about it again? Joining Jiangbei has many benefits!” Su Mu raised an eyebrow at me.

"Thank you, but I still refuse."

Su Mu smiled and said, "Dr. Lu, I will not give up."

"Okay, whatever you want."

After discussing the specific details of the cooperation with Su Mu, Su Mu left with his men.

I watched their car drive away from the rooftop and sighed. Now that they've agreed to the collaboration, they'll probably be busy from now on.

However, this has its advantages. At least we don't have to worry about food, drink, and other necessities, as Jiangbei delivers them every week. But wouldn't this make us too dependent on them?

Could it be that Su Mu's goal is to make us dependent on Jiangbei, and then subtly drag us into his Jiangbei?

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