Chapter 25 The Night's Rendezvous (Continued) When Dan Heng uttered those words, his heart was filled with...
When Danheng said those words, he wasn't entirely sure.
He should have been better at rational analysis than anyone else, but when it came to her, he could never completely suppress certain emotions.
Looking at the distinctive appearance of the 6013 Xianzhou people, he couldn't tell whether he was acting out of concern for his fellow townsman or to protect the opposite sex.
He knew exactly what kind of person Cullen was. That man wasn't just content with power; his insatiable desires were far more terrifying. Once he set his sights on someone, he would stop at nothing to bring that person under the shadow of his power.
As for Shen Mi... she is highly vigilant in some aspects, yet she always retains a certain naiveté when dealing with the wickedness of people's hearts. This naiveté is not a derogatory term; she has empathy and compassion, and is willing to lend a helping hand to the weak. However, she is also most likely to put herself in danger and fall into the hands of unscrupulous people like Kulun.
She even thought that rumors could be a form of protection, making others wary of her.
But she didn't know that such rumors could become a hook. Once Cullen decided to truly bring her under his control, the rumors would no longer be just rumors, nor would they remain merely at the stage of indirect hints.
What will happen if Shen Mi continues to get closer to him?
As he considered certain possibilities, a chill crept into his heart.
—She must be kept away from Kulen.
He was unwilling to delve into what this emotion truly meant, but his intuition was never wrong.
"Stay away from him from now on."
Dan Heng spoke calmly, but the suppressed coldness emanating from him was like frost seeping from his very bones. His fingertips remained slightly clenched, and his hand, hidden behind his back, did not loosen.
His fingernails dug into his flesh, but he suppressed his inner urge.
"I'll find a way to transfer you back to Zone E. Be careful during this time."
"But..." Aren't there still many things to investigate? And if you make a move now, won't our alliance be exposed?
That's what Shen Mi was thinking, but seeing Dan Heng's departing figure, she swallowed her words back.
Putting aside the various wondrous adventures Shen Mi and Dan Heng experienced together in the game, they had already spent more than a year together in reality. It would be a lie to say she didn't understand him; she had already seen his past and present lives from a god-like perspective...
Danheng was definitely not as calm as he appeared on the surface.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have spoken in that tone.
Shen Mi bit her lower lip slightly, her emotions somewhat complicated.
If it were anything else, she might have gone along with his arrangements and not argued much, but this time... could she really just back down like that?
Cullen is indeed dangerous, she doesn't deny that, but if she leaves Area C like this, many things will become more complicated.
If Danheng really managed to transfer her away, how could Kulun not discover that it was him who was manipulating things behind the scenes? Would Kulun let it go? She was already a thorn in his side.
She understood, and so did Danheng, but Danheng still chose to let her protect herself.
Shen Mi closed his eyes, trying to clear his thoughts.
She wanted to stay here, not just for Danheng and to find out the truth, but more importantly—it was a mission she had to complete.
"……etc."
She finally spoke.
Danheng did not turn around.
Shen Mi took a deep breath, walked to his side, and lowered her voice: "If I leave Area C now, what will Cullen think? How will the rumors change? What will my situation be? Even Director Mei—you might be affected because of this..."
What happened this time? They all understood the outcome; it was nothing more than a shared journey through danger.
Dan Heng was silent for a moment, then finally turned his head and looked at her with deep eyes without saying a word.
"...If I were him, I would definitely try to weaken the power of District E, and might even test your bottom line further."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "I haven't fully figured out the situation in Sector C yet, but I'm certain that Cullen won't let this opportunity slip by. If I'm going to leave, it won't be now, at least not now. Otherwise, even if I return to Sector E, I might not be able to avoid trouble."
She spoke calmly, as if analyzing a situation, but she didn't notice that Danheng's gaze was growing deeper and deeper.
Shen Mi's way of thinking is direct and realistic. She is not the kind of person who acts recklessly or takes unnecessary risks—but she is clearly prepared to stay in Area C.
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained."
She will be careful.
Dan Heng remained silent for a long time, seemingly weighing something.
Shen Mi didn't urge him, but just watched him quietly.
After a few seconds, he finally spoke: "I understand."
He didn't try to dissuade him anymore. Instead, he turned around and took something out of his personal storage bag—a stun gun less than 20 centimeters long. It had a metallic appearance, was very lightweight, and was clearly not an ordinary cheap product.
"Take it." Dan Heng handed it to Shen Mi.
Shen Mi paused for a moment, then reached out and took it. It was lighter than she had expected. She examined it curiously and asked, "What's this?"
“A stun gun,” Dan Heng explained calmly. “Once the tip hits the body, it can instantly incapacitate the person, giving you time to escape.”
Shen Mi slightly widened his eyes.
She thought Danheng would at most tell her to be more careful, but she didn't expect him to give her a weapon directly—a weapon that could be used for close-quarters self-defense.
She pursed her lips, a complex emotion welling up inside her.
"How do I use it?" she asked.
Dan Heng didn't say much, but instead gave a demonstration. He adjusted the mode of the stun gun, then held it in his backhand, pressed the start button, and a blue-white arc of electricity immediately lit up at the front of the gun, crackling and releasing a high-voltage current strong enough to paralyze someone.
“The switch is here.” He tapped the button on the side of the stun gun with his fingertip. “You press it, and the current will continue to flow; you release it, and it will stop.”
He paused for a moment, then added, "If it really comes to the point where it has to be used, the target should be the neck, abdomen, or the inside of the arm, where there are many nerves and the electric shock will be most effective."
Shen Mi listened attentively and nodded: "I understand."
Danheng glanced at her, then looked away: "Try again."
Following his demonstration, Shen Mi restarted the stun gun, and the blue-white arc of electricity pulsed once again.
She was a little unaccustomed to this feeling, but she tried to adapt and adjusted the angle of her wrist.
Dan Heng nodded slightly, his tone unusually gentle: "Not bad."
He reached out and pressed her wrist, signaling her to relax: "Don't be nervous, this thing is simpler to use than you think. The key is—to strike quickly and accurately, you must hit the target in one blow."
Shen Mi's breath hitched slightly as he felt the warmth emanating from his palm.
She turned her head to look at him, then suddenly chuckled softly: "Manager Mei, have you taught many people before?"
Shen Mi knew he didn't mean it; he was just trying to ease the tension when he said those words.
Dan Heng paused for a moment, then said calmly, "No."
"You teach very well, you are very patient, and you have a talent for teaching."
"..." Dan Heng didn't reply, but simply released her hand, gently flicked her forehead, and said calmly, "Don't get distracted."
"Hmm..." Shen Mi covered her head. It didn't actually hurt; in fact, it was as gentle as a dragonfly skimming the water.
"Okay, okay, Supervisor Mei, I'll learn diligently."
That's enough for now, it's not difficult to operate.
Shen Mi nodded and put the stun gun away.
The two stood there in silence for a moment, neither of them speaking first.
In the end, Shen Mi smiled and said, "Then I'll be going."
Danheng looked at her, remained silent for a moment, and finally whispered, "Be careful."
Shen Mi waved his hand and turned to leave.
After taking a few steps, she couldn't help but look back. Dan Heng was still standing there, his figure calm as frost and snow, his gaze fixed on her back as if trying to imprint her presence firmly in his mind.
Chen Mi paused, a slight tremor of emotion stirring within him.
But she didn't say anything more. She just took a deep breath, quickened her pace, and disappeared into the night.
Dan Heng stood still, without moving.
Only after Shen Mi's figure had completely disappeared did he slowly shift his gaze, his eyes darkening slightly.
...Hopefully she won't need that stun gun.
——
Shen Mi put the stun gun into the inside pocket of his clothes, making sure it wouldn't fall out easily, before walking back.
A cool night breeze carried the scent of metal and dust, and the occasional low, mechanical hum drifted from afar, like some imperceptible undercurrent lurking in the darkness. She retraced her steps, her mind wandering to something else—Danheng's reaction tonight was more intense than she had anticipated.
His composure never wavered, but this time, when he heard Kulun's name, a hint of undisguised coldness appeared in his eyes.
He really cares about this.
Shen Mi sighed softly, and for some reason, an indescribable emotion arose in his heart.
She stopped thinking about it and quickly turned the corner, preparing to speed up her way back, but suddenly stopped when she passed a relatively hidden passage.
In the dim light ahead, two familiar figures came into view.
—It's Sang-ri and Chloe.
Shen Mi narrowed his eyes slightly and, using the shadow cast by the corner of the wall, quietly moved closer.
Sanli leaned against the cold, hard wall, while Chloe knelt in front of her, her arms tightly around Sanli's shoulders, her body trembling slightly from the emotional turmoil.
"...Couldn't you just bear with it a little longer?" Sang Li's voice carried a hint of reproach, yet also a touch of ambiguous laughter, as if indulging. "You're always so hasty when we meet..."
What are they doing? Shen Mi lowered his steps and approached curiously.
“I can’t stand it.” Chloe answered in a low voice, her tone impatient and stubborn. She buried her face in Sang Li’s neck, and Shen Mi could even hear his suppressed breathing.
An ambiguous atmosphere filled the air, and the dim light outlined the two figures pressed together. Chloe's hand slowly slid to Sanlie's waist, applying slight pressure, as if trying to lock her firmly into her embrace.
Shen Mi subconsciously held his breath, his back pressed against the cold wall, his heart beating slightly faster.
She knew she shouldn't keep watching, but... she had no intention of moving an inch.
Because the information Danheng gave her did not mention any such intimate relationship between the two...
A note from the author:
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