The sound of typing on the keyboard echoed throughout the enormous server room.
Although Cosmos was curious, he still gave his best to accomplish his tasks. After working under Anthony's guidance for a while, he began to forget about the latter's age. Occasionally, the two would engage in discussions. Cosmos would ask if he came across something he did not understand, and Anthony would always share his knowledge. At first, Cosmos had reservations about Anthony, but he soon changed his mind after listening to Anthony's theories. Gradually, he became convinced by Anthony. In the end, Cosmos simply followed his instructions.
Initially, astonishment was evident on Cosmos' face, but as time went by, he became accustomed to it.
Deep down, he even felt excited that he had learned something new.
Just like that, time ticked by, but Cosmos did not feel tired at all.
Instead, he felt empowered as though he had been granted superpowers, and there were no words to describe what he was feeling in his heart.
He became very energetic, while Anthony, on the other hand, seemed slightly exhausted.
Upon noticing that, Cosmos looked at Anthony and asked, “What's wrong, are you tired?”
“Nothing. I'm just feeling sleepy. I guess I'm sleep-deprived,” replied Anthony.
“Shall I make you some coffee?” Raising a brow, Cosmos offered.
Anthony shot him a glance. “Don't you know that drinking coffee isn't good for your brain?”
Cosmos was stunned. “No, I haven't heard of anything like that.”
Cosmos' serious expression made Anthony want to tease him even more. The latter said earnestly, “Coffee is not good for your brain.”
“But I drink it every day.” Cosmos was flabbergasted.
“So?” Anthony raised an eyebrow.
Cosmos pondered deeply. “Could this have something to do with drinking coffee? But I've never heard of such a thing.”
While he was mumbling, Anthony could not help but curved his lips upward.
He seems like an outgoing individual with a cheerful disposition, but why does he act like a simpleton?
Anthony felt so much better after joking around. He was not as sleepy as he was anymore. He then focused his gaze on the computer, and his fingers never stopped typing.
Cosmos thought about the matter for a while, but he could not make heads or tails of it. He noticed that Anthony's eyes looked tired and asked, “How about I get you a drink?”
“No need,” Anthony declined.
“But you—”
“Do you have any lollipops?” Anthony asked.
Cosmos checked his pockets and replied, “I actually have one.” Immediately, he took one of from his pocket.
Anthony stared at it, requesting, “Remove the wrapper.”
“Sure.” With that, Cosmos tore open the wrapper and handed it to Anthony.
Anthony did not even lift a finger. He simply opened his mouth and ate it.
His action brought a simile to Cosmos' face.
He withdrew his hand and got back to work.
Suddenly, he realized a problem. Why have I become so submissive?
He turned his head and looked at Anthony. He merely uttered a word, and I instinctively obeyed his command, as if I were his lapdog?
Though Anthony did not glance at him, he could sense Cosmos's gaze fixed on him as if he had eyes growing on the side of his head. “What are you staring at?”
His question brought Cosmos back to his senses. He shook his head and said, “Nothing.”
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