139. The Essence is Not Bad
“Damn, I actually…”
After sending Wen Han home, Su Zeheng rubbed his temples wearily.
He walked up the stairs, loosening his tie as he entered his office.
“By the way, Old Bai, that…”
Before he could finish, he saw the scene of Fat Brother and the others sitting expectantly in their seats.
His eye twitched slightly: “You…?”
“Old Su, impressive!”
“Man, you really got the Black Mages from the Recycling Station! Impressive!”
“Hidden talent! Our Old Su usually keeps a low profile, but he’s actually set his sights on a Witch!”
The three immediately stood up, patting his shoulders with deep emotion.
Su Zeheng shook his head helplessly: “Do you really believe that?”
“Don’t they say it so confidently?” Fat Brother raised an eyebrow, “I remember Wen Han is twenty-one, right? Six years younger than you. You’re quite something!”
“Our Old Su is someone who acts without much talk!” Old Chen laughed heartily, “Look at Lin Wu Ju’s expression. He probably doesn’t even know his little witch is attracted to our Old Su.”
Old Bai nodded: “Old Su is a good man!”
“That’s right!”
“You see, Old Su…”
“Enough already?” Covering his ears, Su Zeheng slowly looked up, “She and I aren’t what you think!”
The three exchanged smiles and finally stopped teasing him.
“We know this is just the Witch’s joke and mischief,” Old Chen stepped forward, “But you do have feelings for her… Old Su, don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
Su Zeheng hesitated: “…Just say it.”
“Although Wen Han isn’t on the blacklist yet, meaning she still has a chance to change,” Old Chen shook his head, “But she is still a Witch.”
“Yes.” Fat Brother opened a bag of chips, “If we were ordinary people, we might not care. But we are Light Mages. If she doesn’t leave the Dark Magic Realm…”
“…What are you guys thinking!” After a long silence, Su Zeheng suddenly smiled, “I really don’t have any interest in her.”
“It’s obvious to us brothers.” Old Bai, who had been silent, finally spoke, “You admitted it yourself, you are her boyfriend.”
That’s not right. Is my liking for Wen Han really that obvious?
It’s just a slight liking; it’s not like I really like her much, right?
Can they really tell?
Su Zeheng scratched his head: “Don’t worry. Although I do have some feelings for her, it’s based on knowing she isn’t inherently bad.”
“Inherently bad?”
“Yes, I believe she is a good girl.” Su Zeheng took a deep breath, “She just took a wrong path, deceived by the wrong people. I will bring her back, which is my responsibility.”
Fat Brother raised his gaze: “Old Su, you really think so?”
“I won’t deny I have some feelings for her.” Su Zeheng nodded, “As for boyfriend… it’s hard to explain to you all. But like I said, I know the difference between work and responsibility, which are always most important to me.”
“Mmm.” Old Bai crossed his arms and patted his shoulder, “I believe that about Old Su, he’s famous for being a workaholic.”
“Not just that.” Fat Brother smiled slightly, “When we graduated and were assigned for training, this guy was truly fearless!”
“It’s been so many years.” Su Zeheng smiled helplessly, “Alright, I’ll go change clothes.”
He turned and walked into his office.
Behind him, Old Bai and the others continued chatting.
He took off his tie and hung it on the wall, then paused in front of the clothes on the rack.
After a while, he glanced back, then quietly pulled out a crumpled rose tattoo sticker from the inner lining of the clothes.
[My boyfriend is here, so I should be with my boyfriend!]
The words suddenly flashed through his mind.
Looking at the sticker, he couldn’t help but smile.
Just now, he felt absurd, embarrassed, and even a bit angry.
But now… there was a flutter of realization and a small joy in his heart.
Su Zeheng smiled silently until he was startled by Fat Brother’s call behind him.
“Oh! Coming!”
He quickly stuffed the sticker into his pocket, pretending nothing happened as if blocking the outside light.
…
Recycling Station.
Whoosh!
Chaos tore apart, and Wen Han calmly walked in.
Lin Wu Ju, sitting in a large armchair, was silently reading a newspaper, seemingly unaware.
Hmm?
Noticing something different about her, Wen Han smiled inwardly.
Has this guy’s heart started to stir a little?
“Xiao Lin,” she smiled brightly and walked over, “I’m back!”
“…Mm, glad you’re back.”
“What’s wrong?” Wen Han frowned in confusion, “Don’t you like seeing me?”
“Of course I do,” Lin Wu Ju smiled slightly, “I love my Witch.”
“That’s not the kind of love I mean.” Wen Han pouted, “Xiao Lin, are you jealous?”
Lin Wu Ju was taken aback, “Jealous? Maybe you’re overthinking it.”
“People often overthink when they think too much about others.” Wen Han tilted her head, “Come on, Xiao Lin, smile for me~”
“?”
“Smile!” Wen Han continued to act spoiled, swaying her body, “I like seeing you smile!”
After a long silence.
Finally, Lin Wu Ju forced a smile, “Haha… Haha…”
“Eww!” The next second, Wen Han leaned back in disgust, “Forget it, it’s ugly!”
With a swoosh, Lin Wu Ju returned to his cold demeanor, “Let’s get down to business. I’ve been waiting for you.”
“Waiting for me?” Wen Han was suspicious, “Why are you waiting for me?”
“This matter needs to be reported to His Highness. As the Station Master, you need to open the door to see His Highness according to the rules.”
“…Oh?”
Wen Han’s face no longer showed any playfulness; it became serious.
“So only the Station Master can open the door to see His Highness?”
“Yes.” Lin Wu Ju stood up and suddenly touched her forehead.
Buzz…
A black light flashed, and Wen Han instantly remembered an incantation she couldn’t read but knew how to recite.
“This is a spell.” Lin Wu Ju stood with his hands behind his back, “We can’t delay, or His Highness will surely blame us.”
Wen Han nodded and smiled faintly, waving her hand in the air.
At the same time, she murmured the spell under her breath.
Whoosh! A huge door suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Before Wen Han could speak,
whoosh! A powerful suction force instantly pulled her and Lin Wu Ju in, engulfing them in endless darkness.
…
“That’s right, this is it.”
In a blink, Wen Han found herself in the place where she had once seen His Highness.
Right, his name is An Lisi, isn’t it?
She smiled without speaking, noticing Lin Wu Ju half-kneeling down.
“His Highness, I have urgent news to report to you!”
