Short story
Lin Zheng had a strange dream.
In it, a man whose face she couldn’t make out often nuzzled his head against her chest, his hot breath almost scorching her earlobe.
The man clung to her, all soft and affectionate. "Honey, can you give me some spending money? I’ll work hard a few times tonight, and you can pay me accordingly. Twenty yuan a round."
On the first of every month, the man transferred money into her account like clockwork. He also sent her money at random times, then asked her for spending money every day.
Lin Zheng had seen plenty in her time. She worked in the Cannon Fodder Department under the Mission Bureau.
But this was the first time she’d encountered anything like this. The intimacy between them in the dream left her blushing.
As the dream was nearing its end, moonlight streamed in through the window.
The man was panting, but his eyes were fixed intently on her.
Seeing Lin Zheng’s dazed expression, he kissed the corner of her mouth. "What’s wrong? Was I not good enough? Then I’ll study more and do better next time."
Lin Zheng’s legs went weak, and she was too tongue-tied to speak.
She closed her eyes in despair. Wasn’t this man her mission target? How was she supposed to face him after she woke up?
Luckily, the mission was almost over. Before leaving, Lin Zheng called over her partner so they could put on an act.
The man’s expression darkened and brightened by turns. He managed only one question: "You have a boyfriend?"
That night, Lin Zheng dreamed of him again.
Theme: What’s meant for you will always be yours
