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Li Qiang's cell phone is on the nightstand.

I know it is wrong but I have to know the truth. I grab the phone and unlock it as I already know the pin is his sister's birthday. Hastily, I open Wechat and get the shock of my life.

16.30

LQ: Old guy, what's wrong? Are you sick?

LJ: No, not me.

LQ: Who then?

LJ: Zhang Wei.

LQ: Oh, you can leave, I will cover for you.

LJ: No need, I am sure he is okay.

LQ: Are you sure? If he called you it should be serious...

LJ: I am sure it is not serious, he just needs some attention.

LQ: He is NOT that kind of a person, you know. Now tell me, are you going or am I going?

LJ: It is a very important meeting, we can't leave.

LQ: Well, it means I am going then.

17.30

LQ: The doctor said he had food poisoning. He could have died! When are you coming? I am sure he would like to see you when he wakes up.

LJ: I will see

19.45

LQ: Where the hell are you?!

LJ: We are in the restaurant with the client for the celebration of the contract. You are already there, so I will come to collect you two after dinner.

LQ: NO NEED! UNBELIEVABLE!

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