Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling-Chapter 619: ‘Tang Seng’ Has Been Captured by the Demoness!
Gu Yuan was gnawing on a chicken foot while watching Lu Zhen’s eyebrows furrowed so tightly they could squeeze a fly to death.
The previous feeling of frustration inexplicably dissipated quite a bit. Could it be that this is the truth of ’happiness is relative’?
As soon as all the chicken feet were devoured, the anger in Gu Yuan’s heart completely disappeared.
Full and satisfied, the sleepiness that had been forcibly suppressed immediately climbed to his forehead.
Just as his consciousness was about to be drowned, Gu Yuan suddenly looked toward the door with a jolt.
He was afraid that Lin Xiang’er would take advantage of this moment to rush in and drag him out.
It’s not that Gu Yuan was being paranoid; it’s just that Lin Xiang’er was very mysterious, and no door could hold her back.
And to stabilize her and draw out those behind her, they had to give her some ’special privileges.’
For example, allowing her to move freely in this area, of course, under surveillance.
But this also added quite a bit of trouble for Lu Zhen and Gu Yuan.
No one knew if Lin Xiang’er was sick or just had exceptionally good eyesight, she kept causing them trouble.
Gu Yuan forced himself to stay focused and instructed Lu Zhen: "You keep watch for a while, I’ve been up for two days straight, if I don’t sleep, I’m going to drop!"
Lu Zhen nodded, watching Gu Yuan fall asleep in a second. His gaze moved toward the door, briefly flashing with disgust.
This can’t go on, otherwise, before they even lure out the mastermind, he and Gu Chu will be driven to collapse by this deceitful woman.
Lu Zhen grabbed a blanket nearby, covered Gu Yuan, and then left the room in long strides.
As he left, he stuck an Ignore Talisman on the door, so even if someone passed by, they would subconsciously overlook the door.
Lu Zhen hadn’t walked far when Lin Xiang’er appeared not too far away, as if she had a tracker on him.
"Mr. Gu~"
This voice, syrupy sweet, made Lu Zhen feel a strange sensation, though he was very aware this woman had issues and remained vigilant of her.
However, his body somehow felt out of control, wanting to get close to her and even protect her.
Such a constant tug-of-war between his body and mind, anyone with a slightly weaker willpower would’ve long succumbed.
"What are you doing here?"
Lin Xiang’er quickly glanced at Lu Zhen, intending to flash a tender, affectionate look.
But looking at Lu Zhen’s stern face and resolute features, which were completely not her type, she felt some repulsion deep inside.
She quickly lowered her head, afraid that if she looked for another second, her emotions would be exposed.
At this moment, she couldn’t help but lament; if only Gu Yuan’s identity could be combined with Lu Zhen’s face.
After days with no progress, Lin Xiang’er had already reflected on this.
Perhaps it was because this face did not attract her, deep down she couldn’t acknowledge this Gu Chu in front of her.
This made the Gu Worm sense her inner reluctance, greatly reducing its effectiveness.
Eye gestures and body movements could be faked, but the Gu Worm, which shared her mind, could not be fooled.
But what could she do? She could only continue to pretend, act like she truly admired and liked this Gu Chu in front of her.
Lin Xiang’er took a deep, secretive breath, and somehow her eyes turned red within moments.
"I...I’m just so scared...I don’t feel secure without seeing you..."
Lu Zhen: ...
Damn, that peculiar feeling of heartache came again, even though he rationally despised this person.
In the past, he had heard those drama queen sisters at home say something like this; unexplainable love for someone, completely outside of rational control, was known as physiological affection, terribly tormenting someone, even life-threatening.
Now it seems, the hardships he endured as a child still proved useful, like this moment, he wouldn’t be as lost as a headless chicken.
Lu Zhen took a deep breath, he had already decided, after this mission, he would apply for work-related injury leave!
Never before had any mission made him so anxious.
"Everyone here is my colleague, each one is model and righteous, their identities able to withstand scrutiny.
Your lack of security is your own problem, it cannot serve as a basis to label others unprofessionally!"
Lin Xiang’er knew this Gu Chu in front of her was wooden, totally lacking any charm.
But at this moment, as he lectured her with sanctimoniousness, Lin Xiang’er felt like she was talking to a brick wall.
The nameless fire inside her was almost impossible to suppress.
Lin Xiang’er’s emotions surged violently, affecting Lu Zhen for a moment, who was just about to speak when a wave of dizziness overcame him.
Then, a scorching sensation abruptly suppressed the dizziness.
At this point, Lin Xiang’er already reached out, intending to support Lu Zhen, her voice dripping with syrupy concern.
"Mr. Gu, are you okay? Let me help you."
Now lucid, Lu Zhen instinctively wanted to push her away, but recalling something, he suddenly relaxed his body.
As if he had really fallen for her trap, allowing Lin Xiang’er to support him.
Those who had been secretly monitoring Lin Xiang’er, upon seeing the gesture Lu Zhen made, also remained motionless.
Lin Xiang’er skillfully supported Lu Zhen, moving toward a secluded area.
Those who were watching in secret were thrilled, one part thinking the big fish was finally taking the bait, the other sneering at Lu Zhen’s expense.
"Our squad’s ’Tang Seng’ has finally been captured by the demoness!"
"Notify the others, be on full alert, we’ve been stifled for days, it’s time to give them a lesson, otherwise, they’ll think we’re easy to fool!"
Lu Zhen at this moment looked just like a drunken man being assisted away by a sweet young girl.
But, this was just appearances.
A man standing six feet tall, with all his weight on a young girl, yet still walking steadily, was inherently abnormal.
After walking for over ten minutes, Lin Xiang’er reached a warehouse.
She gently fiddled with the wall decorations, triggering the mechanical clattering sound.
This place had been thoroughly checked by Gu Yuan’s team, finding no secret passageways whatsoever.
The people who could enter the Special Administration Bureau, especially those who stayed with Gu Yuan for long periods, were practically elite all-rounders; proficient in the Mechanical Technique was just basic training.
Yet, they hadn’t discovered anything, showing that the secret passage here was beyond their capability.
Feigning dizziness, Lu Zhen didn’t want to be blindly taken into an unknown, dangerous area.
Immediately, he detected some sound, furrowing his brow, looking as though he was about to wake up.
