The plot of "Quick Transmigration: The Charismatic One Always Collapses" is incomplete.

The journey was neither rushed nor slow. When we arrived at Linyuan City, a bustling city in Jiangnan, we were just in time for the Lantern Festival.

As dusk settled, the city was ablaze with lights, filled with the sounds of music and revelry.

The long street is lined with all kinds of exquisite lanterns, which are dazzling and make the night sky as bright as day.

Yun Zhaoting and Wen Yubai walked side by side in the bustling crowd. Both of them were outstanding in appearance, attracting the attention of many passersby.

"The Lantern Festival in Linyuan City is renowned, and it's quite a coincidence that I'm here today."

Yun Zhaoting turned his head to the side, his eyes reflecting the dazzling lights, making him appear exceptionally gentle.

"Is Zhaoting very familiar with this place?"

Wen Yubai asked casually, but his eyes were drawn to a uniquely shaped dog lamp.

I don't know why, maybe it's the color, or maybe it's the shape.

Her bright, sparkling eyes reminded him of Ye Fuguang from that day.

"I came here a few times with my father when I was young."

As the two walked across the arched bridge with the crowd, a child chasing and playing with a windmill accidentally bumped into Yun Zhaoting.

The sticky sugar figurine in his hand smeared onto the cuffs of his moon-white robe, leaving a noticeable stain.

The child's mother apologized repeatedly, but Yun Zhaoting said it was alright and comforted the frightened child.

He looked down at the stain, frowned slightly, and spoke with a hint of helplessness.

"Yu Bai, my apologies, but I'd like to return to the inn to change my clothes. Could you please wait here for a moment?"

Wen Yubai nodded understandingly, "Please go ahead, Young Master Yun."

He watched as Yun Zhaoting turned around and walked away against the flow of people, his steps slightly faster than usual.

Wen Yubai stood alone at the bridgehead, gazing at the waterway below, adorned with countless river lanterns, lost in thought.

Family, friends, and lovers are all distant and unfamiliar to him.

The night breeze carried moisture and the aroma of wine, yet it stirred a sense of unease within him.

He missed home, but he had no home anymore.

Wen Yubai sighed, walked down the stone bridge, and wanted to find a place to sit nearby to wait for Yun Zhaoting.

But as they passed through a secluded alley, they heard short gasps and suppressed struggles.

Does this mean that people commit murder in the streets during the Lantern Festival?

He followed the sound and went inside, only to see a man pinning a woman against the wall in a dead-end corner of the alley.

The woman's face was deathly pale, and her eyes were filled with terror.

Lin Qing?!

Without hesitation, Wen Yubai pulled the man away and kicked him hard.

Caught off guard, the man groaned and staggered to the side.

Wen Yubai supported the exhausted Lin Qing, whose body was trembling violently.

"Miss Lin Qing, it's alright, it's alright."

Wen Yubai softened his voice and patted his back reassuringly.

Lin Qingdeng's mind went completely blank at that moment.

The sensation of being choked was still there, and the darkness brought on by suffocation seemed to be right before my eyes.

She had never been so close to death.

What mission, what chosen one of destiny? In that instant, they all vanished into thin air.

How could she possibly get close to such a madman?

A wave of overwhelming fear washed over her like ice water, making her teeth chatter.

Subconsciously grasping at the only straw beside them.

She wanted to throw herself into his arms, but she was also afraid of his body, which was stronger than hers.

At that moment, the man who had been kicked away, with half his face covered by a silver mask, swayed as he stood up again.

The drug's effects burned wildly within him, and every inch of his skin yearned for touch.

The dam of reason is being breached by the torrent of desire.

Nausea.

Both murderous intent and desire reached their peak.

Seeing Lin Qing so frightened, Wen Yubai was also angered.

She showed no mercy to the man who pounced on her.

He beat the man severely, dislocated his arm, and slammed his fist heavily into his abdomen.

Yue Wuhen curled up in pain, but this also neutralized some of the burning desire, bringing a moment of clarity.

He fought back instinctively, but all his attacks were suppressed by Wen Yubai.

The excruciating pain in his body made him curl up defensively, but the evil fire within him made him yearn to get close to the source of the pain.

This extreme feeling tore at Yue Wuhen's body.

In the brief moments of lucidity, that delicate face, tinged with a hint of anger, was etched deeply into his eyes in a cruel way.

He was going to kill them.

Wen Yubai stopped when he saw that he had finally stopped moving and was just huddled up breathing heavily.

He glanced at her coldly, then half-supported, half-carried the frightened Lin Qingdeng.

"Miss Lin Qing, let's go."

Lin Qingdeng was much better now, and even kicked Yue Wuhen when she passed by.

However, her hand was still tightly gripping Wen Yubai's sleeve.

Her original plan was to save Yue Wuhen, who was suffering from traditional Chinese medicine, and then use her careful care to gradually make him accept her.

But as soon as she got close, he grabbed her by the neck. His fierce eyes showed no hesitation, and he didn't even let her say a word.

He really wanted her dead.

Wen Yubai helped the still-shaken Lin Qingdeng out of the alley, where they saw Yun Zhaoting walking over the arched bridge not far away.

Yun Zhaoting changed into a more elegant dark blue robe and carried a dog-shaped lamp that didn't match his overall demeanor.

It was the very lamp whose light Wen Yubai had lingered on for a moment.

He just happened to be passing by and bought it on a whim. Today is the Lantern Festival, so it's reasonable to give it as a gift to a friend.

However, when Yun Zhaoting's gaze fell upon the scene below the bridge, the smile in his eyes instantly froze and vanished.

He saw Wen Yubai intimately supporting a woman.

The woman was petite and seemed extremely dependent on Wen Yubai, her hand tightly gripping his sleeve.

Wen Yubai turned to the side from time to time, seemingly trying to soothe him gently.

A strange emotion pierced Yun Zhaoting's heart.

He suddenly felt that the lamp he was holding seemed superfluous and ridiculous.

Yun Zhaoting paused slightly, then regained his composure and walked over.

"Yu Bai".

His voice was steady, and there was nothing unusual about it.

His gaze naturally fell on the woman Wen Yubai was supporting, and he was somewhat surprised after seeing her face clearly.

"Qingdeng, what are you doing here?"

The word "clear the lamp" rang out in Wen Yubai's ears.

He froze, his arm holding the woman's.

Clean the lamp?

Lin Qingdeng?

Not Lin Qing?

He suddenly looked down at the woman whose face showed some guilt.

Wen Yubai felt a sense of absurdity rush to his head and let go of her hand.

The female lead, whom he had no interaction with in the story, was actually right next to him?

There was a moment of stillness in the air.

Yun Zhaoting took in his actions, and a strange thorn in his heart was pulled out.

He broke the silence by speaking.

"Qingdeng, you don't look well. Have you been frightened?"

Lin Qingdeng felt a void in her heart because of Wen Yubai's departure. She subconsciously clenched her hands to suppress her panic and disappointment.

She looked up, trying to remain calm.

"I just encountered a lecherous man in the alley, but thanks to Manager Wen's timely appearance, I was saved."

As she spoke, her gaze involuntarily turned to Wen Yubai.

Wen Yubai avoided Lin Qingdeng's gaze and nodded to Yun Zhaoting.

"I just happened to be passing by, and I couldn't just stand by and watch someone die. It was nothing, Miss Lin, please don't worry about it."

Yun Zhaoting's eyes darkened slightly as he handed the dog-shaped lamp to Wen Yubai, thus separating the two of them.

"On my way back, I passed a small stall and thought this lamp was unique. I happened to have some spare money, so I bought it and gave it to you, Yu Bai."

Wen Yubai was somewhat reluctant to accept it.

But he didn't disappoint Yun Zhaoting's kindness, so he accepted it and thanked him.

Yun Zhaoting turned to look at Lin Qingdeng and said:

"Although Lin Yuan City is prosperous, it's a crowded place during festivals, and there are bound to be some scoundrels. Why didn't you bring any guards this time?"

"I received news that someone wanted to harm our Lin family's warehouse, so I came to check, but who would have thought this would happen."