Chapter 58

58. Need Someone to Keep Me Company

“You’re right.”

Lin Wujū walked with his hands behind his back. Seeing that the position had been taken by his “assistant,” he could only stand aside.

“Studying and observing the target’s personality and values can make it easier to take action.”

Wen Hán finally looked up at him: “But I haven’t figured out how to kill him yet. Oh no… I mean, how to reclaim his dirty soul.”

Lin Wujū smiled slightly: “Reclaiming a soul doesn’t necessarily mean killing him like Qin Long. You’re stuck in a thought trap.”

“Oh?” Wen Hán raised an eyebrow, closing the file, “Please enlighten me.”

“If you use ‘please,’ then I must say this. If he commits a capital crime, we don’t need to act; the law will handle it for us. The Light Magic Society has no reason to interfere.”

“I see.”

Wen Hán instantly understood, nodding thoughtfully.

A moment later, she suddenly picked up Zhao Mengshēng’s file again.

“… I think I have an idea now.”

“Can you give me your seat now?” Lin Wujū spread his hands.

Wen Hán rolled her eyes: “Next time, prepare a chair for me too. Genuine leather.”

“You’re very…”

Crash!

Before he finished, Wen Hán vanished once more.

Lin Wujū, used to it, smiled helplessly and sat on the armchair: “I’ll wait for your good news.”

Just as he finished speaking, his expression changed abruptly.

In the dim Recycling Station, Lin Wujū stood up abruptly, looking around anxiously.

“… Your Highness, when did you arrive?!”

…

Star River City, in a hospital room.

Zhou Bīn, dressed fashionably, entered the room with a gloomy face.

The woman lying in bed, pale-faced and with streaks of white hair, looked very old.

As soon as she heard the sound, she opened her eyes: “Child, where were you just now… huh?”

In silence, Zhou Bīn closed the door to the ward, feeling the woman’s gaze upon him.

“What… do you want?”

Facing her question, he sat down expressionlessly.

Seeing his ex-wife Xu Fāng in such a state, Zhou Bīn felt a slight stir in his heart.

This all started because of… No! I can’t be wrong, it’s all her own doing! She had a bad fate!

His eyes immediately turned cold. Taking a deep breath, he said, “It was your son who sent me here.”

Xu Fáng sneered: “Your son?”

“I don’t want to talk about this now.” Zhou Bīn glanced at the room, “Considering our years together, and for Xiaotóng’s sake, I can cover your medical expenses.”

Xu Fáng closed her eyes: “No need. We have no connection anymore.”

After a brief silence, Zhou Bīn suddenly stood up: “Do you still think it’s my fault?!”

Xu Fáng remained silent, which made him even more agitated: “Look at yourself! If you hadn’t treated me this way, why would I have left?”

“… I don’t want to talk to you.”

“See? You’re always like this!” Zhou Bīn sneered, “Why would your new man leave you if not for that? Why don’t you look at yourself? What right do you have to blame me?”

“I’m not blaming you.”

“Not yet?!” Zhou Bīn clenched his fists, “Let me tell you, I didn’t cheat! You pushed me first! I never did anything wrong! I told you long ago I wanted a divorce.”

Xu Fáng sighed softly: “This is a hospital. Do you want everyone to know your dirty secrets?”

“I…” Zhou Bīn stopped abruptly, then sighed angrily, “You always think everyone owes you! After leaving me, you remarried, but that man ran away too. What about me? I’m much happier now! I’m almost getting married!”

Xu Fáng lowered her head: “If you came here to upset me, go ahead.”

“You…” The more nonchalant she was, the more rage built up in Zhou Bīn.

That anger seemed to stem from guilt and self-reproach, but he believed he was innocent, so the anger intensified.

Like when he abused Xu Fáng after his infidelity was discovered.

“You deserve to be unloved forever!”

Coldly leaving these words, Zhou Bīn turned and left, staying in the room for less than five minutes.

…

Tap tap tap…

Quickly descending the hospital steps, Zhou Bīn only felt a bit calmer after walking some distance.

“Damn.” He muttered to himself, suddenly wanting something to distract him.

Leaving the hospital, Zhou Bīn suddenly remembered something and dialed a call.

…

“Oh?”

On the other end, Wen Hán, applying lipstick in front of a mirror, glanced sideways.

She clicked to answer, and the next second heard a familiar voice:

“Ah… Wen Hán.” Zhou Bīn’s voice still carried a hint of anger, “Where are you now? Didn’t you say you weren’t feeling well? I want to visit you.”

“Visit me?”

Seductively pursing her lips to spread the lipstick evenly.

Wen Hán closed the lipstick cap: “Boss, I’m not quite convenient right now.”

“Not convenient?” Zhou Bīn hesitated, “… I’m in a bad mood. Can you keep me company?”

Wen Hán was silent for a moment, looking at herself in the mirror.

She then faintly smiled: “Bad mood… yes, alright. Then let’s meet somewhere.”

…

Star River City, by the beach.

“Boss.” Getting off the taxi, Wen Hán saw Zhou Bīn sitting by the sea.

She walked over and sat beside him silently.

“… Thank you for coming to keep me company.” Zhou Bīn revealed his vulnerable side, “I really need someone to be with me right now.”

Old fox! Starting to play the victim, trying to awaken a woman’s maternal instinct?

Wen Hán faintly smiled: “Boss, what’s wrong? Can you tell me?”

Zhou Bīn shook his head silently.

Wen Hán immediately covered her mouth: “I’m sorry, I overstepped.”

“That’s not what I meant.” Zhou Bīn rolled his eyes, “These things… I really don’t want to talk about them with others, but with you… I can.”

“Do I mean something special to you?” Wen Hán blinked her gentle eyes.

“You’re special.” Zhou Bīn nodded, “I’ve told you, I’m sincere with you.”

“I…” Wen Hán lowered her head, “Boss, it’s hard for me to trust anyone again.”

She must have been hurt before, by her daughter’s father?

Internally, Wen Hán was already seen as a cold woman who avoids emotions due to past heartbreak. This fit her situation perfectly.

But Zhou Bīn knew that once this ice queen was touched, she would fall completely in love.

He smiled warmly: “But you agreed to come out and be with me when I needed company. This shows you’re still willing to interact with me, right?”

“I… I don’t know.” A hint of hesitation finally appeared on Wen Hán’s cold face.

The more challenging something is, the more it can inspire one’s fighting spirit and interest.

When a high-and-mighty woman finally shows another emotion under your words, it greatly motivates men and gives hope that they can change her, melt the ice.

Indeed, Zhou Bīn fell for it.

He suddenly laughed bitterly, filled with myriad emotions: “Today I met my ex-wife.”

“… What?”

“In short, something unpleasant happened.” He shrugged helplessly, “I’ve always endured. I truly loved her once, but perhaps there was no destiny. She was always so willful… whatever, men sometimes sound petty if they talk too much.”

Wen Hán couldn’t help but sneer inwardly.

I know your past experiences and information inside out, old man, pretending to be a victim?

But according to Zhou Bīn’s character, he might genuinely believe he’s the victim.

Lost in thought, Zhou Bīn suddenly turned his head.

“Wen Hán, I want to ask you for a favor.”