When He Comes, Close Your Eyes [Ding Mo]

63

(note from TB:  Warning: parts of this chapter contains graphic descriptions of violence and torture. It's probably not bad enough to be rated, but it can be a little disturbing.)

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Chapter 63

On the flight to US, Jian Yao asked Bo JinYan: “How would you describe Tommy?”

Bo JinYan answers: “Cunning, cruel, crazy, craves for blood and death, and he uses lots of tricks and method to accomplish his sick desires.”

Jian Yao thought about what he said: “So… Flower Cannibal no.1 is like an oracle on the philosophy of killing, and Tommy is the expert on the art of killing?”

Bo JinYan gave her a glance, and said faintly: “Why do you make them sound so civilised?  One is a lunatic with delusional disorder.  The other, a lunatic that runs around like a mad dog.” 

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Under the blazing white light, a neatly dressed Bo JinYan sits on one end of the table.  Opposite him, Tommy is sitting quietly with cuffs on both his hands and his feet.  

After Tommy’s request, everyone turns to look at Jian Yao.  Jian Yao just stands quietly.  She is looking at Bo JinYan.  Others in the room are surprised at how calm she is.  After all, it’s a request from a notorious monster.  But the reason is simple.  Jian Yao trusts Bo JinYan.  She knows he will make the right decision.

Besides, if she has to face Tommy, so what? 

After thinking about his request for a while, Bo JinYan pushes his chair back and stands up.  He straightens his suit.  He has an answer for him.

“Nice meeting you again.  Goodbye.”

He takes the files on the table, walks out without looking back at Tommy again.  There is no hesitation in his steps.

On this side of the glass, everyone is quiet. 

Tommy keeps looking at the wall in front, as if he is oblivious to Bo JinYan leaving.  

“Ding.” The metal door opens.  The guard comes in: “You have finished?”

Bo JinYan: “Yes, thanks.”  He walks out briskly.  

“Ok. Ok.” 

At the last moment, Tommy gives in: “Simon, you are so boring.  Can’t you even take a joke?”

Bo JinYan turns sideways to look at him: “Don’t challenge my patience.  Did you forget you were never successful at that?”

Tommy keeps smiling.  But he looks displeased.  

Jian Yao’s heart is like a string that just got plucked.  

In those six months, what sort of games were Bo JinYan, Tommy and ‘him’ playing?

Bo JinYan throws Tommy the files.  Then he sits back leisurely in his chair.  

The room with Jian Yao and the rest of the officers.  

One of the FBI agents says: “Obviously Tommy is eager to know what’s no.1 has done recently.  Bo JinYan knows him well.”

Jian Yao smiles.  Well, don’t play any mind games with Bo JinYan, because he will always win.

Bo JinYan passes the information on the ‘killer machine’ case to Tommy.

“Rough.” He criticises.