Chapter 35 Chapter Thirty-Five

You know what's the most annoying thing about all this?Joey said. what is itEisen piled scrambled eggs on top of a slice of rye toast with a fork. He seems to have had a good appetite this morning, she thought.This is a good sign.She was really worried about him last night! They were sitting in the restaurant of the hotel, and there were a few other tables occupied.From where they sat, they could see part of the lake.The lake looked like a sheet of steel hammered flat against a cloudy sky. She really hates this place, she thought, and wished she could leave right away.But she and Eisen had to go to the police station here to make a statement today, and they would not be able to leave Candle Lake Village until tomorrow.

What makes me very angry is that He Yaang is fine.she says. Eisen stopped chewing halfway and shook his head.No, he won't be all right, at least his financial situation will be miserable and his bad deeds will be exposed.Reports of Rifena's murder will cost him those special clients, and some lawyers won't let him go. do you really think so? Believe me. Hope you are right. He Yaang will definitely want to hide, but I will keep an eye on him.If he appears in other places again, I will definitely make him look good. She is in a much better mood.you promise? I promise.He will no longer be able to sleep peacefully, and will always live in fear.

That's good.she says.These days, the only thing she can be sure of is Eisen's guarantee.She picked up her spoon and started eating her oatmeal again. The next morning, the Candle Lake police chief was waiting for them in his office.As soon as we met, he said that He Yaang was gone.Eisen could see that Joey was upset, but he remained calm.Fortunately, He Yaang disappeared empty-handed. Before Li Feina was killed, most of the valuable assets of Zhuhuzhuang had been transferred to her personal account.It will be a big headache to recover the money through legal channels. That's not our problem.Eisen told her as they drove away from the small building of the Candle Lake Police Station.

There will be many people wanting to get the money back, and Joey seems to be in a better mood.When those lawyers finish, there probably won't be a few pennies left. That's right. His phone rang, and he answered.I'm Duaisen. How are you over there?Singer asked. We're still busy taking notes with those police officers.Do you have any news? I'm also working on the finishing touches, Singer said.The businessman called again.He was excited to finally be able to identify which profiles had been hacked by Goofy Boy, of which Joy was one.Liya's was clean and showed no signs of being tampered with.She was a fully re-identified customer, so the merchant stored them in another computer, in a more secure password database.He was anxious to assure his clients that he had taken action and that nothing like this would ever happen again.

What action to take? He said he had released a virus specially designed to destroy hackers' hard drives.Singer cleared his throat.I think that hacker can't escape a beating.But that has nothing to do with me, so I didn't ask too much.The important thing is that Leah's situation is no more dangerous now than it was before these things happened. Have you talked to Shi Hali? He and Lia were coming back from New Orleans.I don't think Harry is in any rush to come back though, he enjoys the job. Everyone has some sunshine in their life. I don't think Harry is an outdoorsy person.When are you and Joey coming home?

Home.If it weren't for the end of this matter, he would also have to end a marriage, how pleasant the word family would sound.The previous three times have survived, he reminded himself.But he felt that this time would be more difficult than the previous few times, and he didn't expect it at all. It's getting late, he said.We will stay here again tonight and leave tomorrow morning after breakfast.You can return to Qingyuquan at about three or four in the afternoon. See you then.Singer hung up the phone after speaking. Hackers didn't get Leah's file.He said. Thank goodness.

She and Harry were coming back from New Orleans. She nodded and fell silent. The board of directors of Koch Industries is coming up in a few weeks.She finally spoke. yes! Then we can get a divorce. it should be OK. You can be free again.Her tone was a little too pleasant. the same as you. This is probably the shortest marriage in history! We might make it to the Guinness Book of World Records.He said. I'll pay you cash a few months after the merger closes.Joey said. His hands on the steering wheel were tightly clenched.We agreed that you will redecorate the Night Breeze Building.

That's true, but at the time I didn't know how things would turn out.I wasn't sure at the time if I had the money to pay you, but now it looks like I can. I am satisfied with the terms originally negotiated. She gave him a puzzled look.You still want me to redecorate the Night Breeze Building?You said it might take you a long time to get rich. I know, but at least for now I can paint a few rooms first, maybe get rid of a few orchid rugs or something.Gotta do something about it, I'm driving crazy with that big swath of pink. She leaned back in the seat.All right! His hands on the steering wheel loosen a little.This arrangement is a bit weird, and the marriage still has to be divorced.But at least he could see her regularly for a while.

It is nice to have a private interior designer. They arrived at Qingyu Spring at 3:30 the next afternoon.Eisen parked the car in front of Joy's apartment, opened the trunk and took out her luggage.A sense of uncertainty suddenly appeared, and she had been feeling restless since she got out of bed in the morning, and this feeling still hasn't improved. Eisen's mood was not much better.On the way home, in order to avoid hurting each other by saying harsh words, both of them were overly polite. what's next?She thought as she pushed open the door that was unlocked after someone came in.She could invite Eisen to dinner tonight, but she didn't know whether to ask or not.He had other obligations, and she had to think for Theo and Jeff and Bonnie.And he still had a business to run, and he might want to answer phone messages and open letters.

He must want some space, she thought.In the past few days, they lived very closely together as the situation required.But the man does have a private life of his own.They weren't really married after all, though he kept bringing up their damned marriage certificate.They were just in a relationship that just happened to come with a certificate. Eisen frowned as he went upstairs.are you OK?You've been weird all day. I am fine. You don't look good. I've said I'm fine.She stopped in front of the door and found the heavy key ring in her bag.May be a little tired. You are nervous.

I'm not nervous.she said flatly. What tension is, I can still recognize it.Do you want to tell me what's the matter with you? I'm not alone in being nervous, I feel like I'm walking on eggshells when I'm around you. I'm fine, he said.You are the one who refuses to speak. Do not worry about me.It's just ridiculous, they're on the verge of a big fight, and it doesn't make any sense.You probably still have a lot to do. Indeed, he dropped her suitcase, grabbed her by the arm, and turned her to face him before she could open the door.There are many things.For example, figure out how the relationship is going to develop. unacceptable.why ask me?How would I know how to develop?I've never come across this situation. I do not have either. Hey, I really don't want to fight with you.Let's talk later when we're in a better mood, okay? He put one hand on the door frame.do you know?I want to argue this matter with you right now. I don't want to. Suddenly the door was opened and Singer emerged. You'd better not argue later, he suggested in a low voice.There's a party going on inside. Joey was so panicked that he almost dropped the heavy key ring on his foot. Only then did she see the large strip of white cloth hanging across her small living room, on which was written in red and gold dusted letters: Congratulations to Joey and Eisen.Liya, Shhali, Bonnie, Jeff, and Theo were all surrounded by cloth strips.On a table in the back was a small pile of boxes wrapped in red and silver wrapping paper. Eisen frowned at the strip of cloth.What are you doing? Unexpected surprise, Uncle Eisen.Theo yelled. We have prepared a big cake, Jeff said proudly.It also has your name on it. And ice cream.Theo said. Singer smiled kindly.It was all Jeff and Theo's idea. Today is not my birthday.Joey said blankly. This isn't a birthday party, Lia said mockingly.This is a wedding reception.