Morning sun shone over the city.
Jin Fu was in front of a food store - he was buying breakfast for Wen Yi.
"It's yours." The seller placed a food bag before him.
Jin Fu put hand into pocket to pull money.
While he was counting money to pay, two men appeared - one man grabbed his food package, another one grabbed his arm.
"Boss wants to meet you," a man said. Then the two guys dragged him from the food store and walked him to the corner of the street.
From a distance, Jin Fu saw a black luxurious car waiting over there.
Once he arrived, a man opened the door for him and he went into the back seat of the car.
Inside, he was sitting next to He Hua.
"Why do you want to see me?" Jin Fu raised a question.
"I have work to offer you," He Hua stated. "It is not a one time stand, it is a permanent job."
"You want me to hack again?"
"Among your skills, this is the most potential that I need."
"I reject," Jin Fu claimed. "Though you kill me, I don't."
"10,000 per month. Not including food, drink, and stay."
Jin Fu made HUGH and looked his eyes away.
"Plus hospital fee of your friend's grandma, VIP room and nurse until she recovers. Is it enough?"
That offering swayed Jin Fu's mind. His determined heart was weak after hearing the last provision.
The dude spun to look at the gang boss. He was sure he was after him or he would not be able to know much about his present trouble.
"I think you cannot deny my suggestion." He Hua grinned, "Once you agree, his grandma will be sent to the VIP nursing room immediately."
How could he refuse? He was about to drown in the sea, and he was looking for a safe float. Now, the ship has arrived. If he did not climb the ship, he would drown into the sea for sure.
"Okay, I work for you," Jin Fu stated.
He Hua smiled his lips big, "Well done. See you at lunch time at my house."
Jin Fu did not mutter anymore.
Car's door was opened. The younger male wanted to step his foot out, suddenly He Hua called, "Wait." Then a man from the gang showed a food package to him.
"Eat this to have strength to work for me," He Hua told.
Jin Fu received and looked at the logo on the package. It was from an expensive restaurant.
"Thanks," Jin Fu uttered, then he got out of the car.
VROOM...
The car of the gang boss pulled out leaving the young hacker standing on the pavement.
Dude looked at the food package in his hand. He felt weird about this boss of the gang. Though he was nice to him, still he did not trust him. In his mind thought that that guy wanted to use him, that's why he was good to him. However, he already gave word that he would work for him. Even though his good deed to him was true or lies, it was useless to think.
Jin Fu hurriedly went to hospital.
As he arrived, he found grandma had moved to the VIP room, like He Hua promised.
Wen Yi showed his surprise, "What's matter? Why do they move grandma to the VIP room?"
Jin Fu did not hide from his friend. He told him all.
"You work for him?" Wen Yi opened eyes big.
"Um." Jin Fu noded.
The chicken-guy felt a thing blocking his throat. It made him unable to speak and he took long deep breaths.
Jin Fu could feel that his friend was wanting to cry, so he grabbed his behind-neck and stated, "Don't do this. I'm fine. Don't think too much. Now, we need to put grandma first. Understand?"
Wen Yi bit his lips and nodded. He was excited with help from his classmate. He felt he owed Jin Fu so much that he did not know how to thank him. The word thank was not enough.
Jin Fu could see his friend thinking. He smiled and touched his shoulders lightly, "Let's eat."
Wen Yi wagged head and smiled.
Jin Fu took food boxes from the package that was given by the boss of the gang. He shared one with Wen Yi then the two enjoyed breakfast together.
After eating, Jin Fu hanged in the hospital to look after grandma, who was still unconscious, to allow Wen Yi to rest - because last night, he did not get sleep.
When Wen Yi awoke, he left for his boss's house.
*****
As Jin Fu appeared before He Hua's residence, the electric gate unlocked for him.
Today was completely different from yesterday. Men of the house did not drag him in; on the contrary, they were very polite and allowed him to walk on his own feet into the house.
He Hua was in the dining room. When he saw his new staff arrive, he said, "Have lunch."
"I'm not hungry. Let's do work," Jin Fu stated.
"Why are you in a hurry?"
"I want to take care of grandma."
"There is a nurse taking care of her. Don't worry."
"Still, I need to go back. I want to see Wen Yi."
"I will send my man to check on him. He will be taken care of too."
Jin Fu stayed silent after he heard the gang boss's claim.
"You should rest your worry. Sit down and eat."
When the boss finished his speech, a man reached for Jin Fu's shoulder. He pressed him to sit down. Even though he did not use strength, Jin Fu could feel his heavy hand on his shoulder.
Though he agreed to apply his body on a chair right next to the master of the men group.
'So annoying.' Jin Fu thought. He didn't like gangsters because they usually used strength. Although, he had to learn to be used to it - because now he is one of them.
Food arrived.
Jin Fu viewed his lunch. Steak. Wine. It was what rich people ate.
The man cut steak and put a piece into his mouth. Taste of meat excited his tongue. Also, his stomach cried for him to fall. Now, he could sense why rich people like to eat steak. It was different from grilled beef sold on the street. Taste was very great.
The steak awakened the appetite. Jin Fu ate with a jolly expression. He emptied the plate. Except for wine, he just took a sip only.
He Hua noticed the man had a smile on his face while he was eating. When he saw his new staff smile, he was happy.
*****
After eating, Jin Fu was brought out of the residence through a vehicle to a big hotel in the town.
The Grant hotel was a business of the Sunflower Gang, also it was the office of the boss.
Jin Fu walked into the extreme inn. Eyes of all the staff were on him. Their faces provided questions because they never saw anyone walk close to their director besides Black Centipede. The new face attracted big interest from all workers in the hall.
The guy felt about the glance from people in the hotel. He tried to make himself normal. He followed the boss into the elevator silently.
Ding.
Ninth floor.
As the door opened, Black Centipede showed up and bowed, "Boss."
He Hua just nodded head. Afterwards, he made feet out of the electric box, and Jin Fu got out after.
When off of the elevator, the young man perceived a bunch of men standing. They bowed their heads when they saw He Hua and called, "Boss."
Master of the group did not say a word. He marched forwards with his new staff on his left and Black Centipede walked on his right.
"Prepare already?" He Hua asked.
"Yes," Black Centipede replied.
"Good."
Jin Fu did not pay attention to their speaking. He was enjoying a great view of the luxurious design of the hotel along the corridor.
About half a minute later, three guys reached for a room where there were two men guarding in front.
The males had perceived the presence of their boss, hence, they separated the sheet of door in advance. When the master approached, they made head low, "Boss."
Like previously, He Hua did not say a word; he got in, then Jin Fu, after was Black Centipede.
Inside the room, the new guy stood looking around. This space was big, the decoration was good and the furniture was high.
On his left was a set of brown three seaters leather sofa, two of one seat sofa on right and left, and a table in the middle.
On the right, there was a door.
Opposite of the sofa, about six meters, there was a large exclusive office desk made of smooth and bright wood. Behind the desk was a leatherette exclusive chair which He Hua was stepping towards.
"Jin Fu," Black Centipede called.
Jin Fu spun his face, "Yes?"
"It is your place." Black Centipede pointed to the sofa.
Jin Fu raised eyebrows. 'My desktop table is better than this. At least, it looks like a working spot.'
Even so, he had no objection and slid his body to sit in his seat. There was a laptop, a new model, on the table before him.
The young man raised his face and eyes. He Hua was sitting in the king's chair before him. With such organizing, he and the boss could view each other's face without burden.
'Why does he make me sit like this?' Jin Fu thought. Though, he couldn't find the answer.
The dude dropped his face, then expanded hand to open the cover and switched the device on, after that he started his chore.
By the desk, He Hua was scrolling fingers on the tablet's screen. Next to Jin Fu, Black Centipede was sitting and reading the newspaper.
Once in a while, the boss peeped his new worker from his table. As for the guy, he did not sense someone was peeking at him; he was concentrating on the laptop's screen.
When each data was collected, Jin Fu informed, then Black Centipede checked the result.
Three hours have passed.
Jin Fu closed his eyes then rolled his neck.
The gang boss finds out; he made a call, "Enough for today." Then he said to Black Centipede, "Take him to the mall."
"Yes, boss," Black Centipede said. Then he turned to Jin Fu, "Come with me."
The dude rested laptop and got up then followed the right-hand-man of the director out of the room. He was brought to the mall that was located in the building of the hotel. He was taken to a clothing store and ordered suits including black suit, shirt, T-shirt, trousers etc. Also, shoes, and ties. Afterwards, he was pulled to get a watch. Not yet enough, he was dragged to the glasses store after the watch stall.
"Many. I cannot hold it all," Jin Fu said.
Black Centipede looked at the young man. Then he spun to the glasses store staff and said, "Send it to his room."
"Yes," the staff bowed.
"Room?" Jin Fu unlocked eyes. "Not to my house?"
"You stay here," Black Centipede stressed.
Jin Fu narrowed eyebrows. He was moving to a new house without knowing.
'Why does a man like to do without informing?'
Young guy felt displeased. They should have told him, but they made decisions for him. He was not happy; even so, he did not refuse.
After shopping, Jin Fu was taken back to the hotel, on the same floor, but to a room next to the room of He Hua.
"This is your room," Black Centipede told. "Tomorrow, 8am, arrive in the office."
After telling, the confidant closed the door.
*****
Inside, Jin Fu viewed the room he was standing in.
It was like a dream. It was unbelievable.
Jin Fu jumped and threw fist in the air and yelled, "Yoo hoo."
Later, the poor guy enjoyed his fortune that fell from the sky. Bathtub, fragrant hair shampoo and shower gel, modern toilet. After that, he crawled to bed. He rolled his body on the mattress. It was much bigger and more comfortable than his sofa at home. Poor hacker felt happiness that he never got. He smiled and shut his eyes.
Cool air conditioner. Warm blanket. Soft bed. So quickly, he fell asleep and had a good night-rest.