132. Intense Confrontation“Wen Han, Lin Wuju, Su Zeheng… What exactly is their relationship?”
“Mr. Su said that Wen Han is not a simple woman. What does he mean by that?”
“…She wouldn’t lie to me… should not…”
“I’m just a poor scholar. I have no money or power. Why would Wen Han deceive me?”
When one has sufficient self-hypnosis, when they’ve invested heavily in sunk costs, and when they fear and avoid confronting the possible answer, people often end up deceiving themselves until it’s too late.
Lin Gui repeatedly opened his phone, filled with anxiety, yet lacked the courage to message Wen Han.
Ding!
Just as he turned off his phone again, it received a notification.
Lin Gui looked down in shock, not expecting this time it was Wen Han who had messaged him first.
[Do you have anything you want to ask?]
…
“Su Zeheng, do you think you can ruin my plans?”
Sitting lazily at home, Wen Han let out a cold laugh.
[If there’s nothing you want to ask, I’ll go to sleep.]
She wanted to force Lin Gui to make a quick decision and reach a conclusion swiftly.
The longer one thinks, the more likely they are to remain calm and clear-headed.
But an imminent explosion can instantly rob someone of their composure, causing them to be subconsciously hypnotized by their own delusions.
…
“No!”
On the other side, Lin Gui instinctively blurted out.
He understood that if he didn’t reply, he and Wen Han would never have any contact again.
[Wen Han!] he quickly replied, [I believe you! But Mr. Su said…]
[Would you rather believe a stranger over me?!]
“I…” Lin Gui shook his head in self-reproach but remained uneasy due to what Su Zeheng had said.
But Wen Han sent another message: [You know this isn’t something to be proud of. I haven’t even told my family. How could he possibly know?]
“…Yes!”
In an instant, Lin Gui realized.
“Wen Han wouldn’t tell Su Zeheng, so he couldn’t possibly know! If it’s a deception, then what does she have to gain from deceiving me?”
At that moment, enlightenment struck him, and he finally smiled: [Sorry, I truly believe you! But when you ran away, I couldn’t find you.]
[…Forget it, Lin Gui. Is being with me exhausting?]
[No!] Lin Gui’s face changed, [Being with you makes me happy.]
[But I don’t want to see you continue like this.]
[I’m willing! I’d do anything!] Lin Gui clenched his fist, [Wen Han, tomorrow we’ll go find Lin Wuju together!]
…
“It worked.”
Wen Han smiled on the other side of the world.
“Uncle, I told you before. You can’t defeat me~”
She nodded cheerfully, then leisurely turned off her phone.
…
A sleepless night.
The next day, Lin Gui woke up early and went with Wen Han to the 777 Coffee Shop.
“Don’t worry, I’m here.”
He looked resolutely at Wen Han, and they both entered the shop. There, they found Lin Wuju silently watching the TV beside him.
Wen Han slowly turned her head, seeing a familiar figure appear on the monitor.
…
“Hmm?”
The sign indicated that the shop was closed.
Su Zeheng glanced at the front door, about to push it open, but noticed a note on it.
[Oppose breaking into private residences; don’t break the law!]
Next to the note was an arrow.
Su Zeheng followed the arrow and suddenly noticed a camera aimed directly at him.
…
Uncle, you won’t be able to get in this time, right?
As a member of the Light Magic Society, would you break the law? Shouldn’t we report you?
Wen Han smirked as she watched Su Zeheng ponder, then abruptly turned and left.
Hmm? Just like that?
She frowned, rolling her eyes.
This guy doesn’t seem like someone who would give up easily.
“Lin Wuju, what are you planning to do?!” Lin Gui broke the silence, “If you release Wen Han, I’ll help you one last time.”
“Have you come to your senses?” Lin Wuju turned around with a smile, “But I don’t need your help now.”
“You—!” Lin Gui’s face changed abruptly, “Didn’t we agree that you would release Wen Han if I did what you asked?”
“I changed my mind.”
“No!” Lin Gui widened his eyes, then suddenly bowed, [Mr. Lin, please! If you release Wen Han, I’ll do anything!]
If he agreed too easily, Lin Gui might suspect something.
The harder something is to obtain—even if it’s harmful—the more real it feels.
Thus, Lin Wuju remained silent.
Seeing this, Lin Gui pleaded even more earnestly: [Please, Mr. Lin! Please!]
“…Are you really willing?”
Taking a deep breath, Lin Wuju finally looked up.
“If you’re truly sincere… good! I promise this will be the last thing.”
“Tell me!” Lin Gui stood up, [Anything I can do.]
“You can.” Lin Wuju smiled slightly and raised a cigar, [I need you to help me…]
Boom!
A loud noise suddenly interrupted their conversation.
Wen Han turned sharply and saw several police officers enter with serious expressions.
Her face changed as she looked at the monitor, a hint of suspicion in her eyes.
“Lin Gui, you are suspected of assault. Please come with us!”
Before Lin Gui could react, the police immediately seized him and took him away.
Wen Han and Lin Wuju exchanged glances, then noticed a figure entering the coffee shop against the flow of the camera footage.
“Breaking the law?” Su Zeheng sat back down at the bar counter, [I almost couldn’t get in.]
Wen Han was silent.
Lin Wuju sneered, “Mr. Su, do you have evidence? What mistake did Lin Gui commit?”
“I’m sorry, I don’t know.” Su Zeheng shrugged, [But he is a suspect, so the police have the authority to temporarily detain him.]
“…There’s nothing I can say as a commoner.” Lin Wuju spread his hands.
“Also, you are suspected of inciting others to break the law.” Su Zeheng looked up, full of malice.
Lin Wuju remained calm, “Everything requires evidence. Do you have any, Mr. Su?”
Su Zeheng silently looked at the tape on the bar counter.
Lin Wuju laughed, “Boss, could you please?”
“…Tch!” Wen Han rolled her eyes and inserted the tape into the player.
Soon, static flashed on the screen, followed by white noise.
The tape was empty, containing nothing.
“As expected,” Su Zeheng sneered.
That’s why magical laws must be used to deal with wizards.
Normal legal systems cannot constrain wizards and cannot make any progress.
He habitually reached for a cigarette to relieve stress, only to remember he was currently quitting smoking, so he rubbed his hands instead: “One day I will find the evidence.”
“Oh?” Lin Wuju smiled again, “To be honest, I look forward to it.”
The two stared at each other, while Wen Han calmly sat in the middle, pouring herself a cup of flower tea.
Fight, fight!
Let them fight until they are both exhausted. Only then can I, the witch, benefit and regain my freedom, right? Hihihi…
