Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Chapter 12 Secret
"What I'm trying to say is that you're extremely panicked right now because you realize that your aura is gradually fading. You desperately want to prove your worth and ability, and you can only alleviate your inner fear by negating and belittling the people around you."

Wei Qingsong smiled faintly, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

“Your twisted and extreme nature stems from your deep-seated inferiority complex. I think your childhood was not easy, your living environment was very poor, and you were most likely from a single-parent family. Your guardians did not have high incomes and could barely afford to send you to school.”

"But you were unhappy at school. You often felt ashamed in front of your classmates. From that moment on, you secretly vowed that one day you would crush these people under your feet."

"So you studied and worked your butt off, climbing higher and higher. Your strong belief finally led you to your current success. You finally have the right to look down on those who looked down on you. Now you are dressed in a suit and tie, successful and famous. But deep down you will always remember that boy who struggled in the mountain village. That is your nightmare for the rest of your life, your past that you cannot deny."

Her tone was extremely calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of pressure.

Wang Hao's face turned deathly pale, and he stood frozen in place as if struck by lightning. He stared at Wei Qingsong with hatred in his eyes, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Because he knew that what Wei Qingsong said was all true.

His secret, which he had kept hidden for so long, was easily seen through by her in that instant, and she revealed it to the public without any mercy.

Lu Jingming witnessed this farce, his brows furrowed, and he looked at Wei Qingsong with disapproval.

In any case, it is not a virtuous act to expose someone's shortcomings to their face.

If it were the Wei Qingsong of the past, he would never have been so aggressive.

She seemed unconcerned about whether others' self-esteem would be hurt, acting entirely according to her own whims.

The conference room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Zhang Feiyang coughed awkwardly and moved aside, as if that would allow him to pretend he hadn't heard anything.

The extremely introverted Li Yundong kept his head down, as if he were immersed in his own world, and everything outside was irrelevant to him.

Ye Chen, on the other hand, always had a faint smile on his lips and gentle eyes, as if nothing could break his composure.

Wei Qingsong raised his eyebrows with a half-smile and continued, "Your words are full of disdain and contempt for psychology, but do you know that psychology and medicine are similar in many ways? Our research subjects are both people. You study the human body, and I study the human spirit. You judge the illness through the patient's symptoms and pathological phenomena, and I can judge your personality traits through your words and behavior. That is psychology."

"Admittedly, you have exceptional talent in your field, but it's best not to speak carelessly about areas you don't understand, lest you make a fool of yourself."

Wei Qingsong spoke with force and conviction, her gaze fixed on Wang Hao the entire time, carrying a hint of mockery and provocation.

"Stop talking." Lu Jingming turned his eyes slightly to the side, a dark glint flashing in his pitch-black eyes.

Wang Hao was speechless. He just stood there, stunned, staring at the beautiful woman in front of him, feeling an indescribable shock.

Wei Qingsong turned around and saw his stern and cold face. Her lips moved slightly, but in the end, she said nothing.

She... failed to control her emotions again.

Since that incident six years ago, she seems to have lost empathy and become increasingly cold-blooded.

She was trying her best to restrain herself, but...

Lu Jingming lowered his eyes slightly. He suddenly remembered that a long time ago, when he first met Wei Qingsong, she was also so fierce and sharp-tongued.

But that kind of aggressive behavior is like that of a tamed cat, with sharp claws, yet it doesn't hurt people.

From that moment on, she burst into his heart like a blazing sun, unforgettable.

Later, when they got together, she softened her edge and began to rely on him for everything. He enjoyed being needed by her and hadn't seen her so passionate and sharp-edged in a long time.

He couldn't understand why Wei Qingsong had left without saying goodbye. This matter was like a thorn stuck in his heart, impossible to remove or pull out, yet touching it caused him unbearable heartache. This feeling tormented him constantly.

He will never be able to let go of this feeling if he cannot figure out the cause and effect.

If he had done something wrong and received such punishment, then he deserved it. But he did not, so why was he subjected to such a judgment by fate?

This question has troubled him for just as many years as Wei Qingsong has been gone. Everyone has advised him to let go, but how can he?
He was so bothered by it that he was almost going crazy, and at the same time, he was missing it so much that he was almost going insane.

After Wei Qingsong disappeared without a trace, he tried to find people to check her file, but to no avail. It was as if her existence had been completely erased from the world.

In countless midnight dreams, he even fell into intense self-doubt, and was even somewhat unsure whether Wei Qingsong had ever truly appeared in his life.
Or was it all just his imagination?

His world remained cold and lonely, as if he had never had the sun.

As his thoughts gradually calmed, Lu Jingming's eyes darkened slightly, and he said coldly, "So, after all that you've said, what conclusion have you reached?"

"I think it's necessary to send someone to investigate Yang Yan's family background and living environment to see what caused her to become like this. Maybe we'll make some new discoveries."

"Hmm." Lu Jingming responded casually and slowly dialed the number. "Chen Jin, check on Yang Yan."

His voice remained indifferent, yet Wei Qingsong felt a slight sense of pleasure.

At least, he began to trust her and was willing to listen to her analysis.

"In that case, officers, may we leave now?" Zhang Feiyang asked with a forced smile.

"Of course not. You are all highly suspected now. You need to answer the police's questions honestly so that we can clear you of suspicion. If you dare to conceal anything, we have reason to suspect that you are trying to hide the truth or interfere with the police investigation."

Although Wei Qingsong's tone was soft, it carried an undeniable firmness.

"Understood, understood." Zhang Feiyang smiled obsequiously.

"Ah."

Suddenly, a soft laugh rang out.

Ye Chen, who had remained silent until now, suddenly moved closer to her, a warm smile spreading across his gentle and refined face.

His voice was low and husky, and his eyes gleamed with a strange light: "Xiao Song, the police also have to follow proper procedures when handling cases. It's not appropriate for you to keep us here without any evidence."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Qingsong and Lu Jingming looked up at him almost simultaneously.

Silence, an eerie silence.

One second, two seconds...

Wei Qingsong pursed her lips, took a step back warily to a safe distance, and looked at him coldly: "Excuse me, do we know each other?"

She was absolutely certain that this was the first time she and Ye Chen had met.

Ye Chen leaned forward, and the two were so close that she could even smell the refreshing scent of bergamot on him.

She heard him say in a long, drawn-out voice, "Xiao Song, it seems you really have forgotten me. Six years ago, in the back alley of Nanxun Street..."

He stopped short of making a point, then straightened up with a smile in his eyes, appreciating her startled expression with an extremely enjoyable gaze.

"you……"

When Wei Qingsong spoke, she realized that her voice was trembling slightly.

She looked down and saw that her hands, hanging at her sides, had clenched uncontrollably.

One moment she maliciously exposed someone else's secret, and the next second someone blatantly brought up her secret.

Retribution really comes fast.

(End of this chapter)