Section 57 The night is long, and I have no intention of sleeping
Walking on the curved concrete steps, Liu Tianming heard footsteps coming from directly above him.
Song Jiahao moved quickly, and the distance between him and Liu Tianming was less than ten minutes. In this silent and uninhabited environment, the infected body has a keen sense of hearing, enough to hear the slightest movement.
Two bright flashlight rays converge in the air. As soon as he went up and down, Liu Tianming saw Song Jiahao walking down the circular steps, and the latter also saw the young intern who was shining a flashlight on him with a nervous expression.
Liu Tianming recognized the young new dean. The corners of his eyes twitched, and he barely managed to reveal a stiff smile.
Dean Song...... You, what are you doing here? Liu Tianming stammered. As soon as the words came out, he realized that he had made a mistake and should not have asked such a question at all.
Song Jiahao glanced down at his shiny leather shoes, and picked up a fairly clean spot on the moss-covered ground. He shone the light of the steps with the flashlight in his hand and said lightly, "Doctor Liu, this is also the question I want to ask you." β
Liu Tianming stopped talking.
At such times, it is not appropriate to say anything.
"I've seen what the department says about you. You are an excellent intern with strong hands-on skills, a solid theoretical foundation, and the ability to put forward your own unique insights on some special cases. Friendly, good popularity, and strong affinity...... Hehe! These words of praise are not from me, they are all comments from the department head and the chief physician. Oh, I almost forgot, Dr. Liu is a talent, and I heard that there is a very beautiful girlfriend in the urology department. Is that so? β
Song Jiahao is very good at seizing opportunities, and Liu Tianming knows that this is one of the basic skills for the practical application of psychology. However, he was already in a very embarrassing position, so he could only keep his head and listen to Song Jiahao silently.
"Today is the fifth day, and even when I first met you before, it's six days in total."
Song Jiahao's somewhat arrogant voice echoed in the air-raid shelter: "Every night at this time, Doctor Liu, you will quietly burrow into this cave. I visited the engineering department, and the workers said you had asked about the old bomb shelter before. You've inquired about the entrances and exits, and the workers have told you that you can come in from the utility room of the No. 3 drug storehouse. So, can you tell me, what are you doing here? β
Liu Tianming was a little afraid. This is not because of fear of Song Jiahao, but because of the psychological barrier caused by the status of the two people. It's like soldiers and officers, ordinary workers versus high-ranking government officials. It has nothing to do with the individual's ability, it is purely the suppressive effect of habitual thinking.
The dull atmosphere made Song Jiahao's face obviously a little unpleasant. But he didn't have a seizure, but looked at the dark space under his feet, and said lightly: "This kind of place usually no one will come in." Hu said, the head of the engineering department, that this is a large basement, and the hospital has not stored anything here. The quality of the previous work was very good, and the walls were so strong that even rats couldn't get in. However, even if the rats come in, it's nothing. There is no food, no food, and the result of being locked in is to starve to death. In that case, then I don't understand, Dr. Liu, what kind of attraction does this cave have to you? β
Song Jiahao put his left hand into his jacket pocket, stood on his heels, and slowly shook his body: "Doctor Liu, we are both about the same age. Don't you want to say something? I'm not your enemy, and you don't need to think of me as a dean. Seriously, I can act like I didn't see it and didn't know what was happening. But you have to at least make me understand what you're doing this for. β
The initial fears are fading over time. Liu Tianming has already reacted. He raised his head and looked at Song Jiahao in the dark, his face calm: "I'm just very interested in that special period of revolutionary history in the past, so I want to come in and have a look." β
What are you kidding, your secret is not something that can be tricked into being told casually.
Song Jiahao's face was full of suspicion: "Is this really the case?" β
Liu Tianming spread out his hands, and the expression on his face was very innocent: "Dean Song, you said it yourself, this is an empty basement." There is nothing here. There are a lot of people during the day, so it's easy to attract attention if you come in. There are fewer people in the evenings, so I can sneak in and hang around. β
Song Jiahao's eyes were full of disbelief: "It's as simple as just walking around?" For six days in a row, you'll sneak in at this time. So what about before? When I didn't come, you did it every day? Dr. Liu, your interest in studying history is inevitably too enthusiastic, right? It's just a whole night without sleeping, aren't you sleepy after being a night owl for so long? β
Liu Tianming was amused by this ridiculous questioning, and said seriously: "I suffer from severe insomnia, and I can't sleep at night. Since you have seen it today, Dean Song, there is no way for me to continue my research. All right! I'll leave now. β
is obviously playing a scoundrel, but Song Jiahao has nothing to do with him.
He stood in the middle of the steps, blocking Liu Tianming's way, and said solemnly: "Doctor Liu, you should believe me and treat me as your friend." β
Liu Tianming's expression was calm: "That's what I'm thinking now. Come on! Dean Song, let's get out of here, find a place outside, get two beers, and get some food. Whatever you want to know, I'll tell you. β
Anyway, it's time to get out of the dugout as soon as possible. As long as he is outside, Liu Tianming has a way to prevaricate this matter.
Song Jiahao turned around sullenly.
Obviously, he was not satisfied with this answer.
But there is no way, what Liu Tianming did was at most a violation of the hospital's regulations, and it had nothing to do with the theft of property or anything. This is a smart fellow, and he knows that he can't do anything with him, and he won't tell his secrets honestly.
All right! It looks like we'll have to get out of here for a while. It's a big deal, wait until dawn, and then call the engineering staff to come in and take a closer look. Maybe you'll find something.
Just as Song Jiahao turned around, he suddenly heard an extremely slight vibration in the dark space under his feet.
"Bang, bangββββ"
The voice was soft, but it sounded very clear in the dead silence.
Song Jiahao stopped and subconsciously asked, "What kind of sound is this?" β
Liu Tianming's whole heart was lifted high, and a fierce cold light flashed in the depths of his eyes.
It was the sound of Po Chen hitting the wall.
During this time, I have been feeding her. Although Chen Po lost her sense of autonomy and became an irrational spreading form infector. But after so many days, she has developed a sense of dependence on this kind of feeding, and even has a unique biological clock. Now, Liu Tianming is entangled here by Song Jiahao, and it has exceeded the normal feeding period. Po Chen is hungry and is using this way to convey her irritability, as well as anxiety.
Song Jiahao looked directly at Liu Tianming and sneered slightly: "Doctor Liu, it seems that you lied to me. Say, what's down here? β
Liu Tianming replied coldly: "I don't need to tell you. β
Song Jiahao raised his eyebrows: "Of course, you don't have to say it." It's your freedom. In that case, let's wait until dawn! When the engineering guys come down, everything will be figured out. β
This is Song Jiahao's hole card. It's straightforward, but it works.
"No, you can't do that!"
Suddenly, Liu Tianming suddenly raised his voice, and there was even a bit of fierceness in his words: "You must not let people in." β
"Why?"
Song Jiahao asked rhetorically: "Give me a reason." I'm not a difficult person to communicate with, and I have to have a good reason to convince me. β
Looking at the aggressive new dean, Liu Tianming suddenly felt an indescribable sense of powerlessness.
Can't let people in.
They will find Po Chen locked in the wall.
Liu Tianming can imagine what a terrible disaster it wasββββ workers who didn't know anything smashed through the walls, and the irrational Chen Po rushed out. She is hungry at all times and will feed on all humans she can see. A lot of people died because of it, and then there was a massive viral infection. More people will become monsters like Chen Po.
Song Jiahao paid attention to Liu Tianming's emotional changes. He asked tentatively, "What, is there anything bad to say?" β
Liu Tianming raised his head and said in a resolute tone: "You can't let people in." Otherwise, you'll regret it. β
"No problem!"
Song Jiahao did not agree unconditionally: "But you should at least let me know, what is going on here?" Why do you have to come in every night? β
After a pause, Song Jiahao changed his sincere tone: "I promise, if Dr. Liu's secret involves money or other interests, I will never interfere." β
In just a few seconds, countless thoughts passed through Liu Tianming's mind.
He wanted to kill Song Jiahao.
But that will only lead to more trouble.
Maybe Song Jiahao is right, let him know what happened, and he can understand everything he has done.
He was the director of the hospital. The power, the responsibility, and all the resources that can be mobilized are far greater than mine.
Maybe he's the key to solving all the problems!
Silent.
The crashing sound of the stairs under the stairs never stopped.
Po Chen smelled the scent of strangers, and she felt more and more hungry.
After staring at Song Jiahao for several minutes, Liu Tianming nodded slowly and heavily: "Follow me." β
Anyway, things have come to this point, and it is impossible to continue to hide them.
Hopefully, the new dean will not disappoint himself.
If he goes back on his word......
Liu Tianming's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness.
Then push him to Po Chen and eat clean from head to toe!