Chapter 349: "Your hometown is in another country outside the sky."
Many years ago, Xiao Linxi also sent the little ghost away.
Back then, he used half-truths to get her to leave, but now he used hurtful words to make her leave - the process was different, but the result was the same. When Lin Xi opened her eyes, the light blue figure was no longer in the air.
She sat there for a while, with her back to the monitor, trying to take out the [Anchor] from the system space.
An injection that looked like liquid gold appeared in her hand. Xiao Linxi examined it for a moment, wondering what it could be used for.
She did have things she wanted to remember. She wanted to go home, and she wanted revenge.
What was the purpose of the little ghost—and the forces behind her—giving her this? What was she trying to remember?
Or is he hinting to her that Karasuma Renya will make her lose her memory again in the future, just like the two times before, so he has to use the [Anchor] to stabilize her spirit?
If that's the case, the first thing she should remember is...
"You don't belong here," she muttered to herself, "Your homeland is in another country beyond the sky."
After repeating it silently several times, Lin Xi pushed the golden liquid into the vein.
After a long time, she put the empty injection back into the space and sorted out her thoughts.
The most important thing now is to understand what effect those paintings will have on the viewer.
Judging from Kim's reaction today, the impact did not appear suddenly, but was latent.
Lin Xi speculated that there were strict conditions for the painting to be effective. For example, it had to be modified by Karasuma Renya, be viewed in person, and be viewed under specific lighting and aromas.
Therefore, the several exhibitions in which her paintings had previously participated and which had caused a great response probably did not achieve the effects that Karasuma Renya had expected.
That's why he held a solo exhibition specifically for himself. Because only in this way could he arrange all the necessary conditions for the exhibition and invite the people he wanted to influence.
Lin Xi lowered his eyes and clenched his fists.
Since Karasuma Renya attaches so much importance to this exhibition, she will certainly not let him get his wish.
…
"Let's go, Xiaoxi," said Karasuma Renya, "I've already shipped your paintings back to Japan."
Lin Xi looked at him. She hadn't packed her luggage, so she came with nothing.
"Cheer up." Karasuma Renya gave an ambiguous smile, "Your friends are here too."
"Hi, Lin Xi." Jin ran over from a short distance away, carrying a small 20-inch suitcase. "I wanted to come see you, but Mr. Krok said you were sick. Are you feeling better now?"
Sick? Lin Xi scoffed inwardly. How could she not know she was sick? It was just that after sneaking out that day, Karasuma Renye had been confining her to her house until now.
Seeing the genuine worry in Jin's eyes, Lin Xi smiled suddenly: "How can I be that weak? I just had a nightmare. Is this all you have?"
"Mr. Krok said he'd prepared housing, daily necessities, and office supplies for me." Jin scratched his head sheepishly. "I only brought a change of clothes. Didn't you bring any, too?"
He walked up to Lin Xi, looked at her carefully, and only felt relieved after confirming that her condition had indeed improved.
"I'm glad you're okay." He was very happy. "I asked Mr. Clark. After we go to Japan, besides the time spent setting up the exhibition, we will have a lot of rest time. I made some travel plans, so we can go out together. You haven't been to Japan yet, right? I haven't been either. I also took the time to learn '100 Simple Japanese Daily Conversation Sentences', so leave the simple Japanese questions to me."
Lin Xi glanced at him and didn't tell him that she could speak Japanese.
After Kim Bonnar finished speaking, he secretly glanced at Karasuma Renya behind him.
He thought his little action was very covert, but in fact the four eyes around him saw it all.
"Haha, Xiaoxi, go have a good chat with your friends." Karasuma Renye smiled, "I won't disturb you young people from chatting."
Lin Xi felt sick when she heard his words and didn't bother to pay attention to him, so she pulled Jin to the side to wait for the flight.
As soon as Karasuma Renya left their sight, Jin asked Lin Xi nervously, "Have you been locked up by that damned Schminke, Lin Xi? How could you, with a physique as strong as an ox, get sick..."
Lin Xi smiled, "'As strong as an ox'? This is the first time I've heard a gentleman describe a girl of my age like that. But you guessed right, I'm grounded."
"Ha, he's really so mean." Jin muttered, "He was like this when you were little. If you even slightly violated the rules he set, he wouldn't let you go out for several days. Back then, when I went to look for you, Schmincke always had various reasons to keep you from leaving the house."
Lin Xi was stunned for a moment: "You know everything?"
"I'm not stupid," Jin said. "It's because Schmink always controls you that you can't make friends at school - but luckily you have me, who keeps coming to play with you!"
"...Yes, luckily I have you." Lin Xi said.
They chatted for a while, and Jin Shun observed Lin Xi carefully.
Not only did he improve his daily Japanese, he also consulted his father on psychology issues.
Mr. Bonnard asked him to diagnose what disease the patient had first.
However, after observing for a long time, Jin came to the conclusion that Lin Xi was fine.
Was he really frightened by a nightmare that night? What on earth did Lin Xi dream about that caused such a strong reaction?
But this was for the best, Jin thought. Physical and mental health were the capital of revolution. As long as Lin Xi didn't give in, they would one day escape Schmincke's clutches.
…
After getting off the plane, Jin was quickly taken away.
He looked at the four men in sunglasses around him and asked in confusion, "Not only does Lin Xi need to be imprisoned and protected now, but I need to be too?"
The man in sunglasses said expressionlessly: "You are the lady's friend. All this is to ensure your safety. Please forgive me."
gold:"……"
He had been a little sleepy from the flight, but now he was wide awake.
He walked quickly without giving up, and the men in sunglasses followed him closely. When he walked quickly, they also walked quickly.
Jin stopped abruptly.
The man in sunglasses braked slamming on the brakes quite professionally, and with his 1.80 meter height, he almost couldn't stop.
"Is this how you usually 'protect' Lin Xi?" He turned back seriously. "We live in a peaceful society now. We're neither politicians nor wealthy people. Don't you think your boss's actions are a bit unnecessary?"
In response to his questioning, the man in sunglasses remained silent and made a "please come forward" gesture.
Jin sighed.
What kind of life was Lin Xi living? If he were being monitored like this, he would definitely go crazy.
…
On the other side, after watching Kim Bonnar leave, Lin Xi found Uramaru Renye.
"Let's talk." She stopped Karasuma Renya who was about to return to his room.
"What are you talking about, Xiaoxi?" Karasuma Renya pushed his glasses and asked her with a smile.
That look clearly said: What qualifications do you have to talk to me?
"You want to hold a solo exhibition, but the paintings you've done before are useless," she said. "I give you the works, and you put in the gold."
Karasuma Renya's face was full of surprise: "Let him go? I've never locked him up before. Xiaoxi, did you misunderstand something?"
"Mr. Bonnard was the curator you recommended. I simply fulfilled your wish." He shook his head. "You are an adult now. Don't be so willful."
Lin Xi sneered: "Why are you pretending? Didn't you get stabbed enough nine years ago? You still want me to stab you? Oh, you looked so charming like a rag doll back then, Mr. Clark."
Karasuma Renya's glasses narrowed. "You know what? I could have punished you. Let you, severely injured, experience the withdrawal symptoms, struggling in a cage like a dying rat. But I didn't—I healed you, provided you with food, clothing, shelter, and a good education. I even allowed you to make friends."
"I've been very tolerant of you, Lin Xi. Don't make requests that would embarrass me."
"Haha..." Lin Xi was so disgusted by his words that she wanted to laugh, and she actually laughed: "You clearly still need me, but you pretend to be giving me alms."
She placed her finger on Karasuma Renye's heart. He didn't move, staring at Lin Xi coldly, as if trying to gauge whether her current condition was manageable.
"I'm not negotiating with you, old man," she said. "The exhibition is in late August. Let Jean Bonnard leave in mid-August, and then I'll finish the rest of the paintings for you. Don't say the stupid thing about Jean staying as a curator. You and I both know that even if he finishes the exhibition, you'll still install your lights and mist."
"All I ask is that he go. If you don't get him out of here in time, your exhibition won't go smoothly—and you know I can do that."
She lowered her finger.
This anthropomorphic creature actually has a heartbeat. I hope he also has a human sense of pain.
Then, he pulled out the dagger from his waist with lightning speed and stabbed Uramaru Renya in the thigh.
As blood splattered, she grinned, "This is your reward for threatening me with gold, old man."
Karasuma Renya didn't dodge. Madera's physical skills in this body were only average; he was better at scientific research.
Lin Xi punctured the artery in his thigh, and he could only sit on the ground in an awkward position to stop the bleeding, looking at the girl gloomily.
"From now on, I will live with Jin." Lin Xi said, "This is not a request, this is a notice - Dear Sir."
She smiled one last time, wiped the blood off the dagger with Karasuma Renya's white coat, and walked away.
Karasuma Renya, who remained where he was, took a breath.
He first pressed to stop the bleeding, then took out the medicinal powder he carried with him to heal the wound, and called his subordinates to bandage him.
"It's really uncontrollable..." He pinched his eyebrows and decided to ignore Lin Xi before the art exhibition.
The art exhibition is a very important part of his plan, and nothing can go wrong at this critical moment.
As for that Kim Bonnar... he had already found her weakness, so he just sent her away temporarily and could catch her back at any time.
The burning pain coming from his thigh made Karasuma Renya's eyes darker.
After the exhibition, let her lose her memory again.
Then implant some psychological hints in her, let her treat this world as a game, and sink into the false freedom...
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