The Creatures That We Are - Chapter 909: Pay Double

"Thanks for the compliment."

Gao Yang rested his head against the chair, eyes closing. "Wanna join the madman's organization?"

Liao Liao started, then understood. Of course Gao Yang had saved her for a reason. This wasn't charity.

"May I ask why?" she asked carefully.

"There are many reasons. Your ability, your smarts, your potential..." Gao Yang's voice carried unconcealed exhaustion. "What really convinced me, though, was something else."

"What is it?"

Gao Yang opened his eyes, offering her a small smile. "Looking at you, I feel like seeing my past self."

Liao Liao's heart clenched. Strange. Gao Yang saving her life hadn't moved her, but that single sentence struck deep.

Perhaps kindred spirits did exist....