Ring of Fate

Chapter 967 A Little Special
Opposite the building where Peng Deng works.

Jana walked over to the gray sedan, watched the door open, and Ludwig stepped out by himself.

She nodded to Anthony in the driver's seat and took Ludwig to a nearby cafe.

Based on Peng Deng's occupation, they had already drawn up a plan for contact:
If they have money, they can buy a house, then go to Peng Deng’s design company for consultation, and use his “hypnosis” or “instigation” abilities to “designate” Peng Deng as their designer.

Then, we can discuss the design ideas, thoughts and style with Peng Deng and sign a contract, so that we can get in touch with the target again and again by looking at the plan and the site, gradually become familiar with him, and finally find out whether he has any problems and where the problems are.

But unfortunately, they don't have that much money.

If they really had the money to buy a house, wouldn't it be easier and more convenient for them to just rent the magic mirror Arrodes and ask it for details about Peng Deng?
Therefore, Anthony only planned to execute the first half of the plan - forging the fact that he had a house, going to the customer's home for consultation under the pretext of renovation, using his "hypnosis" ability to get the boss of Peng Deng's company to assign Peng Deng to negotiate, and finally leaving under the pretext of giving it some thought without signing the contract.

If Anthony's plan fails and Peng Deng is not available or is meeting a client, and is assigned to another designer, then Jane will implement the second plan.

After taking Ludwig into the cafe, choosing a seat by the window, and ordering a cappuccino, a glass of pure juice, a small cake, and a pile of bread, Janna looked at the little boy opposite her and fell into deep thought:
"Every time we need to carry out a exploratory mission, we have to change someone to lead him. It feels so troublesome...

"He can indeed play a lot of roles, but the child's appearance, mentality and cognition make it impossible for him to act alone. We are also worried... We are worried about the ordinary people in the Dream City...

"Find a way to get him into a primary school so he can go to school. That way, we don't have to worry about him during the day and can just pick him up at the appointed time."

Ludwig suddenly had a bad feeling in Jana's silence. At this moment, the small cake was brought over. He immediately smiled and picked up the fork and spoon.

After thinking for a while, Jana gave up the idea of ​​letting Ludwig go to elementary school.

That's not like going to a cram school, which only takes an hour and a half with a break in the middle and parents are outside. You have to stay in school the whole day, and unless you give Ludwig the "traveler's bag", there is really no way for him to carry enough food.

By then, there will be one classmate for two classes?
Elsewhere, Anthony saw Peng Deng entering the building.

After nine o'clock, after confirming that Peng Deng had not left, he got out of the car, walked into the building, took the elevator, and arrived at a design company called "Shengwei".

Anthony said to the front desk:
"I called to consult before and have already made an appointment."

The receptionist flipped through the notebook and took Anthony to the meeting room.

Not long after, the head of the design company came over and chatted with Anthony to confirm the style he wanted.

During this process, Anthony deliberately mentioned Peng Deng, saying that he had seen the designer's works and actual effects on the company's official account and felt that they were in line with his own ideas.

There is no doubt that when Anthony said this, he looked into the eyes of the person in charge and simply used "hypnosis". When communicating on the phone before, he also used psychological methods to guide, but he could not directly apply "hypnosis".

"You take a rest first, I'll go find the designer." The person in charge stood up and left the meeting room, while the odd job employee poured Anthony a glass of water and put some fruit in it.

About ten minutes later, Anthony saw Peng Deng appear at the door.

Peng Deng had black hair and brown eyes, and looked ordinary. His hair was styled so that some parts were fluffy. He was wearing a trendy black T-shirt and holding a laptop.

Anthony stood up calmly without showing any abnormality.

After the introduction by the company's head, Anthony and Peng Deng started chatting. He mainly talked about his needs while Peng Deng listened and asked a few more in-depth questions from time to time to understand the details.

After Anthony finished speaking, Peng Deng controlled the notebook and projector and said:

"I found a few pictures before, take a look and see if they give you the feeling you want."

Not long after, Anthony saw a picture:

The modern living room is bright and clean under the golden sunlight outside the window. A vase with a bunch of flowers is placed in the right position. There are oil paintings hanging on both sides, showing sparse and beautiful woods and lush green fields...

Anthony suddenly felt that this was what he wanted.

Peng Deng showed several more pictures in succession. The styles were similar to the previous ones, and each one seemed to perfectly fit Anthony's needs.

Just based on the description on the phone and the face-to-face communication just now, he really grasped the picture I was expecting? Is this a bit special? Anthony did not express his opinion immediately, but continued to talk with Peng Deng about how to express those pictures if they were combined into a whole and how to charge the designer's fee.

After chatting for a while, Anthony stood up and said:
"I'll think about it again."

“Okay.” Peng Deng didn’t try to persuade Anthony and sent him to the company’s door.

Anthony went downstairs, crossed the street, and passed outside the cafe where Jana and Ludwig were.

When the two sides met through the glass window, Anthony nodded slightly.

Then he walked straight to the rented gray sedan.

Janna looked away and continued to watch Ludwig eat.

According to the prior agreement, she easily understood what Anthony meant by nodding just now without having to guess:
I have already met Peng Deng and had contact with him. After that, I will isolate myself until tomorrow morning to see if anything abnormal happens.

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Technology Building, Intis Group, inside the Administration Department.

After being busy for a while, Luo Shan started to slack off.

She picked up her phone and sent a message to "True Hidden Sword":

"Do I need to hint to Zhou Mingrui that he is special?"

Franka, who was sitting in the workstation in front of Roxanne, hesitated for a while before replying:
"Being not.

"When my companions and I are no longer able to move, you can do it."

Franca was worried that if Roshan hinted too deeply, she would also encounter abnormalities. She and others would be kicked out of the dream, and the characters in the dream might die suddenly on the spot, or be hit and run over by a bus when leaving get off work.

She was more inclined to believe that Luo Shan was only her deputy now, cooperating with her to hint to Zhou Mingrui.

Luo Shan was about to say something else when Deputy Director Zhang Qing came out of the office and clapped his hands.
"Boss Huang will come over later and bring the VIP from last time to continue to visit the company..."

There was a sudden rustling sound, and many employees took out their makeup bags and picked up their own makeup mirrors.

The VIP last time? Franca asked Roxanne on the phone:
"Is it Zarathustra?"

"It should be. He is the only VIP recently, and it involves the integration and merger of some subsidiaries, as well as a big business." Luo Shan replied quickly, "What should I do next?"

What she meant was, should Zarathustra be allowed to come into contact with Zhou Mingrui?
Didn't Lumian report Zarathustra yesterday? The police department has no evidence, so they can't restrict the freedom of foreign guests for the time being? Zarathustra went to the cram school to see Zhou Mingrui yesterday, and came to the company again today. What does he want to do? Well, Lumian is right. Passive defense is easy to cause problems. It is better to take the initiative to eliminate hidden dangers... Franka looked at her phone, her thoughts turning quickly.

After nearly a minute, she replied to Luo Shan:
"Don't worry, I'll take a look at the specific situation before making a decision, and you just need to cooperate with me.

"Don't worry, there are so many people in the company watching, Zarathustra can't do anything."

If it really doesn't work, then I'll give up my job and pour a glass of water on Zarathustra or Mr. Huang's crotch!

Seeing that Luo Fu did not take off her glasses or put on makeup, several nearby employees stopped looking at her, relaxed, and focused on their own things.

Not long after, Mr. Huang's schedule was announced in the group:

"Boss Huang has brought the VIP to the sixteenth floor!"

Technology Building, 16th floor.

Huang Tao, dressed casually, took Zarathustra, dressed formally, into a room filled with various classical artifacts and opened a bottle of Olmier red wine.

"You said you bought a very peculiar mirror?" Huang Tao continued the previous topic.

Zarathustra laughed and said:

"Yes, it has a magical power that allows us to see our inner selves."

As he spoke, the old man's deep blue, almost black eyes moved slightly, and he took out a small mirror inlaid with gems with a classic shape and luxurious style from his formal pocket.

At this time, he and Huang Tao's entourage were left outside the current room, with only a few security personnel guarding the door and not approaching them.

"Look, this is how I look in the mirror." Zarathustra placed the mirror before his face.

Huang Tao came closer and saw that the person reflected in the mirror was not the old man Zarathustra, but a man in his thirties with dark black hair and ordinary features.

Could it be a technological mirror with artificial intelligence? Huang Tao muttered based on his own experience and understanding.

"Will you try it?" Zarathustra asked him.

"Okay." Huang Tao took the mirror with interest and quietly checked whether there were any hidden switches and what material the mirror itself was made of.

He didn't find anything wrong, so he put the mirror to his face in confusion.

He then saw himself in the mirror.

It was totally different from what he had imagined.

The man in the mirror was a woman, wearing a gorgeous golden crown, with long curly chestnut hair, deep blue eyes, a high nose bridge, slightly thin lips, and a charming appearance with an indescribable charm.

Huang Tao was stunned for a moment, as if he saw the Anima in his heart.

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Lumian, who started the mid-shift today, only had to arrive at the company before 4:30.

And since late last night, he used the mirror world to sneak into a hospital called "Red Moon", where Li Keji is currently being held.

(End of this chapter)