174. The Truth
[No need, I just want to sleep now.]
“……”
The fingers that held the phone suddenly loosened slowly, and a heart sank gradually to the bottom.
Su Zeheng looked around in confusion.
He wanted to ask further, but in what capacity?
“I… was I being played?”
A bitter smile finally appeared on his face; he shook his head in anger and helplessness.
“I didn’t expect that I actually fell for it… This witch really had me going in circles!”
He clearly admitted defeat, but the disappointment couldn’t be concealed.
He had thought she was… but it turned out it was just my one-sided sentiment?
With his head hanging low, Su Zeheng walked down the stairs step by step, moving incredibly slowly.
It was as if he were lost in a maze, driving aimlessly without knowing where to go.
Until… he saw a familiar figure.
……
“Uncle?”
Seeing the familiar car, Wen Han understood that the other party had already stepped into the next part of her plan.
She smiled and looked at the man opposite her, the two chatting and laughing, appearing extremely intimate.
What she “didn’t know” was that at that moment, a car was stopped across the street, hidden behind the unending flow of traffic.
“Well then, let’s meet tomorrow~”
Since the uncle was here, there was no need for her to stay any longer.
Wen Han sent the man away and turned to walk into a small alley she frequented.
The dimly lit alley was silent, with only the sound of her high heels echoing.
“Meow~” a cat’s meow broke the silence as the Black Cat jumped into the shadows.
Wen Han suddenly came to a halt, and a voice shattered the stillness.
“Is this your new target?”
She instantly looked up and was taken aback to see Su Zeheng standing ahead, leaning against the wall.
“Uncle? What are you doing here?”
“…I admit I lost.” Su Zeheng sighed helplessly, “You little witch are indeed formidable; I didn’t expect that despite being on guard, I still fell into your trap.”
Starting to question me?
I’ve been waiting for your questioning!
Wen Han quickly took a step back: “Uncle, what are you talking about?”
“You weren’t at home.”
“I…”
Alright, now it’s my turn, right?
After a moment of silence, Wen Han suddenly raised her head: “Uncle, are you doubting me?”
“…I want to believe you.” Su Zeheng lowered his head, “But I also believe what I saw.”
Very well, your doubts only make the effect better.
Uncle, you should scold me fiercely; it would be even better if you hit me!
Because of that…
“Hahaha.” A smile flashed across her face as Wen Han shook her head, “So you still don’t believe me?”
“…?” Su Zeheng stood up in astonishment.
“Forget it, think what you want to think.”
With a scoff, Wen Han quickly walked past him, forcefully bumping into his body.
“Wen Han?” Su Zeheng’s gaze shifted, and he looked up, “What do you mean by that?”
Can I explain?
Of course not; you need to find out for yourself! Otherwise, how could I seem so wronged?
Wen Han’s footsteps paused for a moment.
“From now on, we have no relationship at all.”
As the words fell, she turned and left.
This sudden development left Su Zeheng confused.
He looked around in a daze, and then suddenly noticed a piece of paper lying on the ground.
“Hmm? Is this what she dropped…?”
Surprised, he picked it up, glanced at it, and then froze.
“Welfare home? She… Wait! Could this be another of her schemes?”
Did something happen to fall? And it just happened to be picked up by me?
What a coincidence?
Once bitten, twice shy.
He examined the item in his palm suspiciously, yet his curiosity urged him to find out the truth.
After all, Wen Han had spoken vaguely, adding more mystery to the entire situation.
Snap!
In the alley, his palm finally clenched the slip of paper tightly.
After a moment of contemplation, Su Zeheng turned around quickly, eager to uncover the truth for himself.
……
Vroom—!
The familiar car soon drove past the mouth of the alley.
Clack!
At the same time, the sharp sound of high heels meeting the ground echoed.
Wearing a short skirt, Wen Han emerged, arms crossed, walking leisurely.
“So this is your plan?” Behind her, Lin Wu Ju, dressed in black, also smiled as he stepped out, “Wen Han, you truly are a natural witch; even the members of the Light Magic Society have been played around by you.”
“A natural witch…” Wen Han murmured with a cold laugh, “No one can escape my grasp, including the Light Magic Society.”
“You’re very confident; that’s a good thing.”
“Not confidence.” Wen Han shook her head, “You could even call it arrogance.”
“So you’re an arrogant woman?”
“Not just that.”
Her arms crossed suddenly lifted.
Wen Han reached out and hooked Lin Wu Ju’s chin.
“I… am a dangerous woman!”
……
Welfare Home.
“What, what did you say?!!!!!!”
Though feeling embarrassed, Su Zeheng ultimately couldn’t hold it back and knocked on the door of the welfare home.
Upon receiving the director’s answer, an overwhelming sense of emptiness surged into his mind, leaving him momentarily bewildered.
“You’re saying… Wen Han is… she wants to help those lost children find their parents?”
“Hmm, she really is a wonderful person!” The director nodded with a smile, “Recently, she’s been helping us connect with various channels and seems to have found Xiao Hong’s dad.”
“Dad…?” Su Zeheng closed his eyes, “Could I ask what age group Xiao Hong’s dad is in?”
“I’m not sure; it’s always Wen Han and those kind-hearted people from the community who handle it.” The director hesitated for a moment, “Oh! By the way! She showed me a few photos of people who might be Xiao Hong’s dad, and they all looked quite old.”
“……” An old man?
Everything suddenly clicked into place at that moment, becoming crystal clear.
In his mind, Wen Han’s pained smile and her determined departure flashed past.
Su Zeheng stared blankly at the slip of paper in his hand, and after a moment turned and bolted out.
“Hey, sir?!!!”
Watching him rush out, the director was confused, scratching his head in bewilderment.
“What’s with the sudden rush?”
……
“Did I go wrong? Did I misunderstand her?!”
She just wanted to help the children in the welfare home find their fathers because… because she also came from a single-parent family and now has Little Yuan, so she wants to help other orphans!
And… is she becoming better? Does she really want to do good?
But why didn’t I ask her? Why did I…
Overwhelming regret and self-reproach left Su Zeheng in a chaotic state.
He stood on the sidewalk, repeatedly dialing Wen Han’s number, only to have it mercilessly dropped each time.
“Wen Han, pick up! I’m begging you!” He desperately dialed.
But soon, the phone was entirely switched off, making it impossible to reach her again.
“Fxxk!”
Bang!
In a fit of panic and anger, his fist slammed into the wall, startling people around him to quickly step back.
In the next moment, Su Zeheng suddenly realized he had lost control and offered a fearful and apologetic smile, dazedly returning to his car.
“…No, I need to apologize to her.”
