Chapter 235: The Return of Unity |
The moment Kou Ruonan emerged and shouted, White Night sensed something was wrong. When she uttered that sentence, he immediately reacted—something was up!
He turned towards Zhao Keji and saw a young woman following the young man. She hesitated, frowning, but didn't walk away.
Although the situation seemed odd, it wasn't alarming enough to turn and leave. The target was right there... perhaps this could be an opportunity to begin the "indoctrination" mission.
Zhao Keji, on the other hand, looked utterly bewildered, pointing to himself and stammering, "Uh... me? Are you talking to me?"
People passing by had already been drawn to Kou Ruonan's loud accusation, ready to witness a drama involving a scumbag and a mistress. Some even had their phones out, ready to record.
Seeing Zhao Keji's reaction only made them more contemptuous. This was clearly the guilty behavior of a scumbag trying to deny everything.
Kou Ruonan pointed at Zhao Keji, running up to him. "Yes, you! Is there anyone else named Zhao Keji here?!"
Zhao Keji was even more stunned. "But I don't know you!"
Kou Ruonan's eyes widened dramatically. "You don't know me?! How dare you say that! Was all our time together just my wishful thinking? Is that why you brought this woman to show off in front of me?!"
He was shocked. Why was she so close to him?
But that wasn't the point. The point was, he didn't know this woman at all!
"You've got it wrong. I'm just here to meet someone. I don't know her. You can ask that lady yourself!"
Zhao Keji explained. "Maybe you've mistaken me for someone else?!"
Even as he said this, he felt a strange guilt. The woman had called him by his name.
Could it be... could it be he was involved in another supernatural incident and lost his memory?!
Zhao Keji turned to the woman behind him. "Hey, you should explain too. We really don't know each other..."
Kou Ruonan stepped forward, her tone fierce. "What do you mean you don't know her! Don't think you can get away with this!"
The woman also took a couple of steps forward, scolding, "What nonsense are you spouting? I'm just passing by. You have no right to accuse me out of nowhere. You're insane!"
Kou Ruonan pointed at her even louder. "Oh, now you're justifying being a mistress!"
At this moment, White Night approached, trying to play peacemaker. "Alright, alright, let's all calm down. What happened here?"
Zhao Keji, feeling like he finally saw a savior, quickly said, "This person has mistaken me for someone else. I have nothing to do with her. I don't even understand what she's talking about..."
White Night thought for a moment and then said, "Ah, so you were tricked by a bad woman!"
Zhao Keji: "Huh?"
Before he could react, White Night had already pulled him aside, seriously saying, "Don't worry, I've called the police. Being set up like this is unacceptable! We at White Night Detective Agency will ensure justice is served!"
White Night's voice was much louder than Zhao Keji's, instantly changing the narrative.
From a love drama involving a scumbag and a mistress, it shifted to a law enforcement scenario involving extortion. The crowd's interest peaked even more.
The woman finally realized these people were together and had malicious intent! She narrowed her eyes, stepping back. "What are you trying to do?"
Zhao Keji was even more bewildered, struggling to keep up with the unfolding drama, stammering, "I really don't know her. Whatever this is, deal with me. I'll call the police..."
As he spoke, the woman had already begun to retreat, preparing to flee.
"Trying to escape!" Kou Ruonan saw this and was about to charge forward.
The woman turned, only to bump into someone. She tried to push past, but suddenly found herself unable to control her body. She staggered forward and crashed into a roadside tree, her head taking the brunt of the impact, blacking out instantly.
But it wasn't over. As she fell, it felt as if gravity had multiplied, pulling her down heavily. Her head hit the ground with a loud "thud," causing everyone to wince at the sound.
The woman groaned, unable to scream, passing out immediately.
The "bystander" she had collided with was none other than Guan Shan, who had maneuvered behind her during the commotion.
He withdrew his hand, deactivating the [Forcefield Expansion] skill he had just tested.
Guan Shan thought for a moment, feeling that [Forcefield Expansion] offered more precise control compared to [Gravity Control], allowing perfect control over the required force.
This way, he avoided accidentally killing her.
Guan Shan took out his ID, showing it to the crowd. "Police business. Unrelated persons please step back. We will take mandatory action if necessary."
He didn't even need to raise his voice. His calm demeanor, honed through numerous life-and-death battles, naturally exuded an aura of authority and trustworthiness.
As the onlookers stepped back, he called for backup to handle the situation.
White Night approached, instructing Kou Ruonan, "Search her thoroughly. Check every nook and cranny to find out who she is."
It was considerate of him to remember the gender difference, leaving no room for misconduct.
A true paragon of justice! "Got it!" Kou Ruonan immediately complied, sneaking a curious glance at Guan Shan.
She knew he had made his move, but it happened so fast she couldn't discern his ability.
Nonetheless, it was clear that he had extensive combat experience, acting decisively without giving the opponent any chance to react.
Guan Shan walked over, smiling at Zhao Keji. "Long time no see."
Zhao Keji's eyes lit up, rushing over. "My savior! I didn't expect to see you here!"
He was extremely excited. "Ever since that incident at the apartment, I've wanted to thank you in person, but so much has happened since then..."
Zhao Keji was one of the three college students affected by the Qin Deguang apartment incident, and the only one saved by Guan Shan.
After thanking Guan Shan profusely, Zhao Keji turned to the unconscious woman, hesitantly asking, "Since you're here, does this mean she..."
Kou Ruonan flipped the woman's coat, pointing at the collar. "This emblem, it's from 'The Church of Unity'!"