Chapter 116

116. Quitting SmokingThe contrasting identities suddenly plunged Su Zeheng into deep thought.

As a member of the Light Magic Society, how could he possibly like a Black Mage?

“…No way! How can I have such thoughts?!”

With a jolt, he shook himself awake and frowned.

“Even if she’s a Black Mage, even if she’s a dark sorceress, so what? They can still change for the better, they can still lean towards the light, they all have a chance…”

Halfway through his thought, Su Zeheng paused again.

He didn’t know if he was justifying his feelings for Wen Han or making a statement on tolerance.

If it was justification, then he had already sunk, and even if he woke up, he couldn’t escape.

If it was a statement… then didn’t that just imply that he shouldn’t discriminate against Wen Han because she was a Black Mage, thinking that liking her was wrong?

Sometimes, people were too clear-headed and too smart, making themselves foolish.

The smarter they were, the more foolish they became!

Ding!

At that moment, his phone suddenly lit up.

Su Zeheng casually opened it, discovering a message from Wen Han.

【Uncle, can you come by again? Send me a message when you’re downstairs.】

“Hmm?”

……

“Still came back…”

Looking at the familiar buildings outside the window, Su Zeheng slapped his own forehead.

【I’m here】 he hesitated a moment before sending the message, then stepped out of the car, lighting a cigarette to keep himself awake.

Today… his heart and mind really felt too chaotic.

Tap, tap, tap, tap…

Just a few minutes later, the sound of footsteps echoed in the building, and Wen Han came rushing over in her slippers.

“Uncle, you’re here!” Wen Han smiled as she stopped, “Did my mom come home?”

“She did.” Su Zeheng exhaled smoke, “You came looking for me to…”

“…Why are you smoking again?” Wen Han suddenly frowned, “I don’t like you smoking! It’s not good for Little Yuan if you smoke!”

“I’m sorry.” Su Zeheng quickly extinguished the cigarette in a panic.

“Smoking is bad for your health too.” Wen Han sighed like an elder, “Uncle, can’t you quit smoking?”

To make a man fall for you and be “controlled” by you, one small request could reveal their intent.

For example, getting him to wake you up, or bringing you food.

Going a step further… getting him to quit smoking for you!

“I…” Looking at the concerned Wen Han, Su Zeheng smiled slightly, “I’ll quit smoking starting tomorrow!”

“That’s right!” Wen Han’s face lit up with satisfaction.

If Su Zeheng could really quit smoking for her, he would never forget her for the rest of his life.

“Uncle, I wanted to thank you.” She tilted her head, “Your performance today was pretty good, I’m very satisfied.”

“It’s… just a small favor.” Su Zeheng scratched his head, “I have something I want to discuss with you too.”

“Hmm??”

“You…” After a brief silence, Su Zeheng looked into her eyes firmly, “Are you willing to leave the Recycling Station?”

Wen Han fell silent.

“No.” After a while, she shook her head, “There are many things I need to consider, you won’t understand.”

“Can’t you think about it a bit more?” Su Zeheng frowned, “The Light Magic Society will take good care of Little Yuan and Aunt! I promise!”

“…It’s not just that.”

The ongoing tasks and the erosion of black magic had extinguished Wen Han’s desire to leave the Recycling Station.

There, she could feel a joy of “kindred spirit,” a sensation that the Light Magic Society could never provide her.

But in front of Su Zeheng, she naturally had to put on a troubled expression.

“……”

Facing Wen Han’s response, Su Zeheng remained silent for a long time.

After a while, he reluctantly nodded, “I… understand. I believe you will come over someday!” He suddenly broke into a smile, “I’ll wait for you!”

“…Thank you.”

“Then I’ll head back now.”

“Okay.” Wen Han nodded, “Drive carefully, Uncle~”

“Hmm!”

He waved his arm, watching as the car drove away.

The moment the vehicle disappeared, Wen Han turned pensive.

“He likes me.” She suddenly realized, “That makes things easier!”

In future missions, once Su Zeheng intervened, she could use that to confuse him, making him lose his chance!

As for being with Su Zeheng? Wen Han had never considered it.

“Next, it’s just Lin Wu Ju left.” She smiled coldly, “If I can incite a war between the Light Magic Society and the Recycling Station, let them… no! Let everyone fight to the death over me, that would be so much fun!”

I want to be the fisherman, and never a pawn of any faction!

A born witch, she now radiated an evil smile in the night.

Wen Han flipped her ponytail behind her and skipped back to the elevator.

……

“…Maybe it’s just a momentary infatuation, which is normal.”

Back at home, Su Zeheng sat in silence for a long time.

He had come to understand something.

Even though he couldn’t allow discrimination to stop him from liking Wen Han.

But their identities predetermined the situation.

As long as Wen Han didn’t leave the Recycling Station, he couldn’t like her.

Because once he liked her, his subsequent actions would become chaotic, and it might lead to…

Opening the drawer to grab a cigarette, Su Zeheng, feeling restless, reached for his lighter to ignite it.

But suddenly, Wen Han’s words flashed through his mind, and he came to an abrupt halt.

“…Maybe I should quit smoking.”

He casually tossed the cigarettes and lighter into the trash can, his mind filled with Wen Han’s every look and word.

“I must suppress my feelings, as long as… right! I just need to redirect my attention!”

Reluctantly, Su Zeheng quickly got up and walked into the bathroom for a cold shower.

He continued muttering to himself.

“Don’t think of her! Don’t think of her!”

“As long as she’s at the Recycling Station, I absolutely cannot like her; otherwise, I will surely be restrained, and that will endanger many!”

“Su Zeheng, don’t think of her! Unless she leaves the Recycling Station, unless… huh?!”

His eyes suddenly opened wide under the shower, and Su Zeheng slowly raised his head.

“I originally intended to help Wen Han break free from the Recycling Station’s constraints, didn’t I?”

So…?

……

The next day, at the Recycling Station.

“Lin Gui, age unclear, gender unclear???”

Looking at the blank information in her hands, Wen Han was astonished.

“There’s no information at all, just a name?!”

She grew increasingly curious about Lin Gui.

A man about whom even the Recycling Station couldn’t gather any information, and who looked exactly like her in her past life.

Who on earth is he?

Wearing a blue denim skirt, Wen Han crossed her legs and suddenly looked across, “Little Lin?”

“Hmm?” Lin Wu Ju, seated across the table casually, still remained composed, “Are you puzzled by the target?”

“Have you encountered something like this before?” Wen Han picked up the document.

Lin Wu Ju shook his head.

“So this is the first time?” Wen Han set the document down, “Looks like I have to meet this guy properly.”

Buzz… Buzz…

“Your phone is ringing.” Lin Wu Ju glanced at her, “Oh? Speak of the devil.”

Wen Han quickly lowered her head and indeed saw the name Lin Gui.

That’s right!

Just a few days ago, she had arranged to meet him today to work on that painting.