Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Chapter 28 Obsession
She thought she would be like those prisoners in Satan Prison who would never see the light of day again, forever trapped in that cold cell halfway up the mountain.

Until her teacher appeared.

He was one of the most renowned criminal psychology experts in the world. After a brief twenty-minute conversation with her, he informed the FBI detective with an unquestionable professional attitude.

"First, the law should not imprison a poor victim. The large amount of psychiatric drugs has already caused her great harm to her physical and mental health. Your continued high-intensity interrogation of her violates the spirit of humanitarianism."

"Secondly, she is now experiencing serious psychological problems. I need to take her back to my research institute to treat her. If you have any questions, go find that old guy Elvik, and I will explain everything to him."

In just twenty minutes, he ended her two-month-long mental torment, allowing her to regain her sight.

After the treatment ended, she studied criminal psychology with her teacher and gradually learned about the aftermath of the "bad consequences" from her teacher.

The killing spree, fueled by the "evil consequences," involved more than a dozen countries.

The number of participants, those in the know, and victims combined is at least several hundred.

After the FBI intervened, all the data related to the "bad consequences" was destroyed.

That was an inexplicably heinous incident, and if the news had been leaked, it could have easily triggered a series of copycat crimes.

Moreover, many members of this terrorist organization, which intentionally creates and fosters crime, possess high intelligence and education. They are naturally gifted at influencing people, and once this criminal pattern enters the public eye, the resulting devastation will be unpredictable.

The existence of the "bad consequences" should not be made known to the public.

Wei Qingsong, far away in Country Y, knew that from then on, the person "Wei Qingsong" would no longer exist in Tangzhou, and all her biographical information would be erased.

In country Y, she lived under another name and identity, returning to university, but she could no longer find that bright and carefree feeling.

For the next two years after the incident, she remained under FBI surveillance because there were signs of a resurgence of followers of "Evil Fruit".

She was finally completely freed only after most of those scumbags were arrested.

She did not keep her promise, because at that point, she had long since lost all power of choice.

Wei Qingsong let out a deep sigh of relief, the pain in her eyes gradually fading. She looked up, her deep brown eyes flashing with determination.

"I know it was my fault, and Jinghuan must be very sad. Since it's her birthday today, I'd like to send her my blessings, is that alright?"

She asked that last question with some hesitation.

Lu Jingming stared at her for a long time, then said in a cold tone, "Whatever, no one will forgive you anyway."

Wei Qingsong's breath hitched, and a sharp pain shot through her heart. She used immense willpower to suppress the urge to cry.

Lu Jingming took long strides, and she jogged along, slightly out of breath, grabbing his sleeve.

"Lu Jingming, don't say that to me, it makes me feel bad."

Wei Qingsong bit her lip tightly, not even having the courage to look up at him.

How strange.

She now dares to confront that scumbag Yan Zhi directly, but she doesn't dare to face Lu Jingming's cold words.

But what could she do? Only with Lu Jingming could she feel the warmth of being enveloped in light.

She needs Lu Jingming.

Fragments of memories, like silent films, slowly stirred within her mind.

The last time the two met before they parted ways was the day before the National Day holiday.

Wei Qingsong, wearing a white floral dress, embraced him reluctantly on the train platform.

The sunlight was perfect, and golden dappled light fell on his white shirt, making his cold and stern face appear warm and gentle.

He gently stroked her hair: "Songsong, come back soon, I'll be waiting for you at school."

"Don't worry, I'll be back after the holiday. I'll definitely share my thoughts on coming home with you then!" Lu Jingming chuckled, "You're being so mysterious about coming home. Do you want to write a three-thousand-word post-trip report?"

"Tch, with such a rude attitude, I'm not telling you."

As the sun set, the two stood facing each other, their gazes fixed on one another for a moment.

Until the flight attendant's sweet announcement rang out again and again, tirelessly.

A mischievous glint flashed in her bright eyes. Wei Qingsong suddenly tiptoed and kissed his lips, then turned and jogged towards the carriage, her figure gradually disappearing into the distance.

If she could have foreseen what would happen after boarding that train, she would have turned back more often to make sure Lu Jingming remembered her.

Lu Jingming turned his head impatiently and saw the tiny tears glistening in her eyes.

He paused slightly, the words of reproach on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them back. His slender fingers instinctively reached out to her face, but hesitated and stopped, ultimately withdrawing his hand.

"Why are you crying? I didn't say you couldn't go."

As soon as the words left his lips, Lu Jingming sighed silently. He should have pushed her away firmly, but seeing her tears, his mind went completely blank.

He couldn't bring himself to be cruel to her. All his defenses crumbled the moment he saw her, leaving him utterly defeated.

"Let's go then," Wei Qingsong said in a muffled voice, taking small, quick steps to catch up.

Lu Jingming: "..."

She was decisive.

Emotions come and go quickly.

He gave a muffled "hmm" and then turned and stepped forward.

Wei Qingsong followed silently, secretly glancing at the man beside her out of the corner of her eye.

She thought Lu Jingming would definitely reject her completely.

So, does this mean their relationship has thawed?
Lu Jingming's feelings were complicated.

He thought that after six years of separation, his feelings for Wei Qingsong would not be as intense as before when they met again.

However, his feelings for her did not fade with time; instead, they turned into a morbid obsession.

Like dry wood meeting a raging fire, a wonderful chemical reaction is about to occur.

He recalled what Wei Qingsong had said when analyzing Li Yundong.

“A person’s obsession can sometimes accompany them throughout their life. If it is not resolved, they will only sink deeper and deeper.”

He thought that Wei Qingsong was the obsession he could never let go of in this life.

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Today is Lu Jinghuan's birthday, and Director Wang readily approved Lu Jingming's leave: "Please give Jinghuan a happy birthday for Uncle Wang. Remember not to drink alcohol, and be at your post on time tomorrow."

Lu Jingming was paying at the counter with bags and packages in his hands.

Hearing Director Wang's energetic voice coming from the speakerphone, Wei Qingsong, holding the phone, muttered to himself, "So even public servants have to face the 996 work schedule."

Lu Jingming paused slightly, his cold gaze falling upon him.

Wei Qingsong's pupils shrank, and she quickly covered her mouth, mouthing, "I didn't mean to."

However, it was too late. There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a couple of憨厚 (honest and simple) laughs: "Hehe, that's Songsong, right? Are you with Jingming?"

(End of this chapter)