Chapter 565: Already Dead
Jack, a renowned hypnotist abroad, had once offered Huo Juncheng some advice. "If she's truly stuck in a vicious cycle, I suggest hypnotizing her into forgetting everything that happened before. That would be best for her."
Huo Juncheng asked, "What are the side effects and impacts of this treatment method?"
Jack didn't give a direct answer, as he didn't know the exact impact. But he was certain, "After hypnosis, she'll forget everything that happened before, and she'll be able to completely break free from Chen Xiang's control."
Huo Juncheng had more or less guessed the outcome; such a method would definitely have significant side effects. Otherwise, why would Jack avoid discussing it?
Huo Juncheng said, "Let me think about it." He really didn't want to make Lin Yilan suffer too much.
Before leaving, Jack stopped him and slowly told him the truth. "If you use hypnosis to make someone forget past events, it will inevitably cause significant side effects. This is unavoidable. Moreover, hypnosis itself is a form of treatment that affects the brain. Using force to target the brain will inevitably cause mental and physical damage."
Huo Juncheng was stunned, not knowing what to do.
His brows were furrowed, and the light in his eyes became colder and colder...
…
Lin Yilan clutched his arm tightly, her face full of expectation. "Take me to Jack. As long as I can escape his control, I'm willing to bear any side effects."
Huo Juncheng remembered Jack's last words. Losing her memory meant Lin Yilan would live like a puppet from now on. This was unavoidable.
Huo Juncheng's brows were furrowed, his expression cold. How could he accept such an outcome? Even a doctor as skilled as Jack could say such words. It was 100% hurtful and too painful. Huo Juncheng's eyes were cold, with a desperate expression on his face. He did not agree to Jack's proposal. It was even more impossible for him to agree to Lin Yilan's plea.
If I become like a doll, without self-awareness, what is the point of living like this?
Lin Yilan didn't think much of it. She had done too many things out of control in her illusions.
If she ever did something to hurt Huo Juncheng, she would never forgive herself in her life. No matter what, it was impossible.
To avoid such a tragic situation, Lin Yilan gritted her teeth, her attitude very firm, her eyes wide open as she stared at Huo Juncheng. "No matter what, I want to give it a try. What if I succeed?"
Huo Juncheng lowered his eyes and looked at her with an ugly expression.
How could he make such a decision?
What if… What if Lin Yilan really became a puppet? She no longer had any feelings for him and wouldn't react to anything. What was the point of living like that?!
Huo Juncheng frowned and pursed his lips in hesitation. He really didn't dare to gamble on something that was 100% certain. There was really no way to gamble.
Lin Yilan increased the strength in her hands, her lips were trembling slightly, tears were in her eyes, and after thinking it over again and again, she made up her mind.
"Huo Juncheng, no matter what, I want to try. If I don't try, I will just be controlled by others. I don't want such a life."
Huo Juncheng's softest spot was touched, his eyes filled with tenderness and a hint of worry. No matter what, he couldn't sit down and make a decision. He frowned and held the woman tightly in his arms. Her hair was very soft, and when he touched it, he could smell a light floral scent, which made him feel a little more comfortable.
Lin Yilan was like his antidote; every time she touched him, his body would relax.
But what if I never see her like this again, never see her emotions again, and she ends up becoming a doll without any self-awareness?
Huo Juncheng couldn't accept that fact. He couldn't force himself to accept it. Lin Yilan clutched his hand tightly, her eyes full of hope. Tears flickered in her eyes, touching the softest part of his heart.
pain.
Suffocating pain.
She was too beautiful to bear such pain and despair. But because he did not protect her well, she ended up being hurt so badly.
Huo Juncheng was very upset and regretted not protecting such a beautiful girl. "I'm sorry, Yilan, don't worry too much. I will protect you well."
Lin Yilan shook her head slightly and laughed sarcastically, "If I can't return to normal, and always lose control and do something excessive, I'm afraid that one day I will really hurt you."
Huo Juncheng's expression was very gentle. "Don't worry, it doesn't matter if you hurt me. I won't blame you." Lin Yilan's brows were furrowed, her pretty face full of worry, and her eyes had lost their luster. "I don't want to hurt you, I really don't."
If I want to hurt him, I might as well get cut into pieces.
Even forgetting everything, so that she could get to know him again, start a new life, and live a better life with him. She could return to a peaceful time. Lin Yilan hugged him, looked up and asked longingly, "Isn't it good to start all over again?"
Huo Juncheng was silent.
He stared at Lin Yilan hesitantly, his lips moved, but he didn't know what to answer.
At this moment, the ringing of the cell phone interrupted the brief sweetness of the two.
Huo Juncheng picked up the phone and answered it. "Chief Zhang."
On the other end of the line, Chief Zhang's voice was heavy and anxious. "If you have time, please come to the police station immediately. I want to ask Miss Lin something."
"Not yet. If you have anything to say, just call me."
Huo Juncheng looked down at Lin Yilan's condition. She was not in a good condition to go out.
Zhang was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, then hesitantly said, "I suddenly remembered who Chen Xiang was. I want to ask Miss Lin why you called him by this name last time?"
Huo Juncheng turned on the speakerphone on his phone and gently told Lin Yilan, "Chief Zhang, I'm looking for you."
Lin Yilan sniffed, leaned over, and said in a soft, trembling voice, "Captain Zhang, what's the matter?"
Zhang repeated his previous question and then asked, "Ms. Lin, is the Chen Xiang you're talking about the same Chen Xiang who was once involved in a religious case?"
Lin Yilan looked at Huo Juncheng with confusion in her eyes.
Huo Juncheng nodded, indicating that she could tell the truth.
Lin Yilan said in confusion, "I don't know these things."
Zhang Suo was silent for a moment, then heard the sound of someone rummaging through something. After a while, Zhang Suo said, "I'll send you a photo. Take a good look at it. Is this the Chen Xiang you mentioned?"
Two minutes after Zhang hung up the phone, he sent a photo of a man.
Lin Yilan took a look and her eyes widened instantly, with infinite fear blooming on her face.
Seeing her body tremble slightly, Huo Juncheng took the phone away and replied to Zhang in a cold tone, "Yes, it's this person."
There was silence on the other end of the phone again.
This time, more than two minutes passed.
If it weren't for the fact that the time above the phone screen was still counting down, both of them would have thought that Zhang had hung up.
When the call time counted to five minutes, Chief Zhang's voice came from the other side, revealing a shocking fact!
"This person is already classified as deceased in our records."
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