Chapter 3
He spun toward the hallway and shouted—not angrily, just loudly enough to make the air wobble.
Lu Ziwei
I think he’s that guy…
Gu Mincheng
what do you mean?
Gu Mincheng
the deja vu for you nose???
Gu Mincheng
what is he like?
Gu Mincheng
so straightforward.
Gu Mincheng
You..I mean you’ve been searching for him right?
Gu Mincheng
after that incident in that party
Gu Mincheng
and how the Jin Family blame everything to you.
Lu Ziwei
Let’s just forget about that incident. I don’t want remeber that again
Gu Mincheng
But nightmares still haunts you
Zǐwēi’s voice trembled, guilt leaking through every word.
Lu Ziwei
The guilt i feel when haoran had to protect me…and died because of-!
Mǐnchéng cut in, sharp and loud, like the word slammed into the silence.
Gu Mincheng
You know it yourself it’s not your fault.
Gu Mincheng
stop it..He made that decision it’s not your fault.
Gu Mincheng
He loved you..that’s why..
Lu Ziwei
Mincheng..If i didn’t ask him to comeback at the lab that night..maybe he’s still alive..
Gu Mincheng
but..It’s his family..
Gu Mincheng
they are cruel and vicious
Gu Mincheng
They see you as a threat
Gu Mincheng
because you..make scents that just—
Lu Ziwei
now we’re being dramatic
Lu Ziwei
well..I wont dissapoint him for protecting me and trusting my skill..
Gu Mincheng
you better do so..
Mǐnchéng leaned in, voice full of playful whines.
Gu Mincheng
Come to my café, just for an hour.
Zǐwēi didn’t answer—just stared tiredly at his scent labels.
So Mǐnchéng pouted, squished his face against Zǐwēi’s shoulder, and gave his best puppy look.
Lu Ziwei
You’re impossible..
Zǐwēi sighed, gently pushing him away.
Lu Ziwei
…Fine. I’ll come.
The rooftop lights blinked cold around him. Yàoshēn swirled his drink, voice low.
Jin Yaoshen
I entered the lab. He let me in like it meant something.
Jin Yaoshen
He smiled, but it never reached his eyes.
I’ll play the part. Make him believe it’s sincerity.
Jin Yaoshen
He played with Hàorán's heart… made him a shield, then walked away.
Jin Yaoshen
So I’ll be the story that hurts him gently.
Léi Zhéxuān’s smirk faded for the first time.
The rooftop air felt heavier.
Lei Zhexuan
You… really want to do this?
he asked, voice quieter now.
Lei Zhexuan
It’s just Zǐwēi. You’re turning him into a punishment Hàorán never asked for.
Jin Yaoshen
He made Hàorán love him and walk into the fire.
I’ll make him believe in something… and leave him in the smoke.
Zhéxuān shifted, suddenly unsure.
Lei Zhexuan
This wasn’t a game anymore.
Lei Zhexuan
[It was memory turned weapon.]
Lei Zhexuan
well..Do whatever you want. I can’t stop you anyway.
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