177. The ChoiceBuzz——!
The journey went unusually smoothly.
No acceleration, no deceleration. It was like Su Zeheng’s mind, he didn’t even know what to say when he saw Wen Han.
But he had to see her; he couldn’t control his desire to see her anymore!
The more Wen Han avoided him, the more his restless heart beat faster, as if suffocating him.
Unconsciously, the distance shortened. Only ten kilometers remained to reach Café 777.
Su Zeheng took a deep breath, nervous.
Though they had met just days ago, it felt like years.
He was both nervous and anxious, with a mix of excitement and uncertainty.
Perhaps due to his focus on studies and work, never having been in love, Su Zeheng felt lost about this feeling.
He clearly realized he had changed, that he had lost control.
But… it was time to end this.
The car continued driving, moving forward.
A moment later, he glanced at the navigation out of the corner of his eye.
Seeing only five kilometers left, his heart tightened. Suddenly, his phone violently vibrated.
“Wen Han?!”
He picked up immediately, but frowned.
“Hello? Fat Brother?”
“Old Su, urgent mission!!! The Monster Alliance has started indiscriminate slaughter in the east, west, south, north, and central city! I’ve already contacted Old Bai and the others; you’re responsible for the west side! Hurry!!!”
“What?!”
The call ended quickly.
Su Zeheng stared blankly at his phone, subconsciously checking the time.
6:49 PM.
Only eleven minutes left until his meeting with Wen Han.
…
[Do you remember An Lisen’s failure? He was reluctant, but he ultimately owed His Highness a favor.]
[I want to paralyze and confuse the Light Magic Society in Star River City. I think His Highness might agree.]
[You… also want to know which is more important to Su Zeheng: you or his work?]
[His Highness agreed. He wants us… to destroy Su Zeheng!]
[There’s no reason. This guy is a dangerous element. His existence is more troublesome than other members of the Light Magic Society.]
[Waiting for good news.]
Lin Wuju’s reply these past two days seemed to float in the air.
Standing inside Café 777, Wen Han glanced at the time.
[Are you here yet?]
At 6:50 PM, she sent the message she had written earlier.
“Uncle, now it’s your turn to choose.”
…
Ding!
Her eyes, fixed on the time, were instantly drawn to the pop-up.
Su Zeheng immediately opened Wen Han’s text and fell silent upon reading its contents.
He had already made plans with Wen Han, and she said it would be their last meeting.
But, the situation in the west side…
This difficult choice made him close his eyes.
Su Zeheng roared, slamming his hand on the steering wheel.
“No! So many lives… I don’t have time to stay here!!”
“…I’ll have to break our appointment.”
“Because… it’s my responsibility.”
[Sorry, Wen Han, the time might be delayed! Really sorry!]
He quickly sent a text.
Su Zeheng took a deep breath.
In the next second, he floored the gas pedal, turning the wheel sharply.
Screech!
The car rapidly turned around and vanished from its original spot.
…
Ding!
Wen Han didn’t look at the message right away.
She knew what it meant when the notification sounded.
With a snap, she placed her phone face down, her eyes filled with a mix of reluctance, disappointment, surprise… and indescribable emotions.
“…He chose his work.”
She whispered softly, gulping down her prepared coffee.
“Su Zeheng… so you haven’t completely fallen yet?!”
She thought it was settled, but now…
Did she fail to push him into madness?
Facing a distant mission and a closer self, he chose the mission.
“Hmph!”
A bitter smile flashed across her face, her eyes showing a hint of melancholy.
“What am I… losing?”
Wen Han instantly realized her emotional shift.
She looked at herself warily, her eyes darting quickly.
“…Am I being affected by Su Zeheng? Impossible… I always manipulate others’ emotions. How could someone affect me?”
Although denying it,
like Su Zeheng, she was too smart and perceptive to ignore her own changes.
Her emotions were shifting!
Wen Han narrowed her eyes, slowly placing her cup down.
“This witch’s subordinates never get caught!”
“Su Zeheng, you escaped once, but not twice.”
“This time… you’re dead!”
…
Whoosh——!
The car swiftly passed through the vehicles.
Su Zeheng darted through them, his belt already transformed into a weapon and placed on the passenger seat.
He quickly dialed, “Fat Brother, give me the exact location in the west side!!!”
“Suburbs, northwest direction. A few people were taken away. We don’t know the Monster Alliance’s objective… Stop—! I’m here, I’ll talk later!”
Beep…
“Northwest direction?”
Su Zeheng threw the phone aside and hurried towards the northwest.
Whoosh——!
The car sped off, tearing through the chaos appearing before him.
Su Zeheng slowed down. Panicked figures rushed past his car.
“…Up ahead?”
With so many people blocking the way, he had no choice but to get out.
Just as he stepped out, a police officer immediately reached out to stop him: “You can’t…”
“Friend.”
Su Zeheng showed his ID, ignoring the barriers.
After looking around, another officer approached him, “Who are you?”
“Friend.” He showed his ID again, “Where did the suspect run?”
The officer hesitated, then pointed far away: “Over there! Someone’s already gone. You… hey!”
Before he finished, Su Zeheng charged through the crowd, chasing after the fading police figures.
…
Tap tap tap tap…
The police were gone, chasing the suspect.
With too many civilians around, Su Zeheng couldn’t use his magic, so he ran urgently.
Snap!
“Uh?”
Just as he was about to leave the alley, a familiar figure suddenly appeared, descending in a cloud of black mist.
Su Zeheng stopped, frowning, “Lin Wuju?”
“Good evening, Mr. Su,” Lin Wuju smiled slightly, blocking the way.
“This is obstructing official business. Does the Recycling Station break laws?” Su Zeheng drew his belt sword, “Move.”
Lin Wuju raised his hands immediately, “Apologies, I didn’t mean to disturb. I just came to tell you a truth.”
“A truth…” He lowered his hands, “One you should know.”
