#700 - Cheating yourself first

【 An Unfulfilled Destiny in This Life, A Promise for the Next 】

When Tang Chen saw the line of small characters on the silk and heard Li Zimu's words, he stood there dumbfounded, unable to say a word.

So... Li Zimu knew everything.

She knew he had lied, knew he had gone to find Wei Changtian, knew about his "sacrifice."

That's right, how could these things be hidden from her?

But how should he face all this?

Staring blankly at Li Zimu, Tang Chen felt a pang of pain in his heart.

On the other side, Li Zimu bit her lip tightly, her eyes already wet.

A gentle breeze blew, and the two were only half a step apart, but it seemed like an insurmountable chasm.

So, they stood facing each other, speechless for a long time.

As for Wei Changtian, who was standing further back...

Although he couldn't see the words embroidered on the handkerchief, he could hear Li Zimu's "voice-over," so his expression was also very interesting at the moment.

Good heavens!

I can only say, good heavens!

A promise for the next life?

This one sentence is worth a thousand words!

How did Li Zimu come up with it! Isn't it too scummy?!

How could Tang Chen resist this ultimate move?

Wouldn't he immediately stay and have a "life-or-death battle" with Chu Xianping?!

Obviously, in Wei Changtian's view, Li Zimu's operation was simply full of effect, and he believed that Tang Chen would definitely not be able to resist and would "change his mind" and stay.

After all, if there is a chance in this life, who would be willing to place their hopes on some bullshit "next life"?

Moreover, Li Zimu's words clearly told Tang Chen—this old lady likes you.

If Tang Chen doesn't "fight desperately," is he worthy of his identity as the Child of Destiny?

So... huh?

Suddenly, Wei Changtian's eyes froze, and his mouth opened slightly in disbelief.

Because just now, Tang Chen, not far away, made a decision that he never expected.

Huh??

He left????

Looking at the cloud of black mist rippling, Wei Changtian quickly walked closer, his expression as surprised as could be.

No, he just left like that?

Without saying a word?

Could it be that he saw that Li Zimu was playing him?

That's not right, the black pig didn't come out, Tang Chen didn't use mind-reading...

"Uh, the current situation..."

Turning to look at Li Zimu, who was also stunned, Wei Changtian touched his nose and asked, "It shouldn't be in your plan, right?"

"..."

"It wasn't."

Li Zimu lowered her head, answering a little late, "I thought he would definitely stay."

"I thought so too just now."

Wei Changtian shook his head regretfully, "What a pity."

"Yes, what a pity..."

Li Zimu looked up at the black mist that had returned to calm, and repeated softly.

And her "pity" and Wei Changtian's "pity" may not have meant the same thing.

"Alright, since the person is gone, then let's leave it at that."

Wei Changtian curled his lips, not caring too much about it, and quickly regained his composure.

For him, Tang Chen was not "indispensable," so it didn't matter if he couldn't be used for his own purposes.

The only thing was that he might have to find an opportunity to go to Dajue.

After all, whether it was "mind-reading" or "heart-reading," they were both very useful, and he must get them.

"By the way, weren't you afraid that he would use mind-reading just now?"

Thinking of this, Wei Changtian suddenly asked Li Zimu, "What if he used it? What would you do?"

"He wouldn't."

Li Zimu shook her head, "Even if he did, he wouldn't be able to tell that I was lying."

"Couldn't tell?"

Wei Changtian frowned, his tone becoming a little cold, "Didn't I tell you that Tang Chen's mind-reading is not an ordinary skill of recognizing people, but a special divine power that will never be wrong?"

"Are you taking my words as a mere breeze?!"

"Plop!"

"Young Master, please calm your anger!"

"This servant would never dare to forget what the Young Master said!"

Seeing that Wei Changtian was a little angry, Li Zimu immediately knelt down, and even changed her self-designation to "this servant."

She quickly admitted her mistake, and then explained in a low voice:

"It's just that this servant has tried it once before and did deceive him."

"You tried it?"

Wei Changtian squinted his eyes, not believing it at all, "Then tell me, how did you deceive him?"

"This..."

Li Zimu lowered her head and replied softly:

"It's actually very simple."

"You just need to deceive yourself first."

"..."

Deceive yourself first?

Hearing this answer, Wei Changtian couldn't help but be stunned.

What does that mean?

Li Zimu first repeatedly told herself that she really liked Tang Chen, and then after she believed it, she went to deceive Tang Chen?

Although it sounds reasonable, but...

But emotions are not some "objective fact," but a 100% "subjective judgment!"

So, if Li Zimu believed that she liked Tang Chen, wouldn't that be true love?

Can that even be called "deception"?

Wait, that's not right either.

After all, judging from Li Zimu's current performance, she seems to know that she is deceiving Tang Chen...

So, how did Li Zimu manage to stay "sober" while "deceiving herself"?

I'm impressed.

Do you smart people have to be so complicated to deceive someone?

The more Wei Changtian thought about it, the more confused he became. He originally wanted to ask Li Zimu again, but then he felt that even if the latter said it, he would probably still not understand, so he was too lazy to bother.

"Alright, get up."

"Anyway, Tang Chen has gone back now. Remember not to act on your own initiative next time something similar happens."

"Yes, this servant will definitely remember the Young Master's teachings."

Li Zimu nodded seriously and slowly stood up.

She looked at Wei Changtian's profile, as if she was about to say something.

But before she could open her mouth, the black mist in the distance shook again.

Chu Xianping is back.

"Brother Chu!"

A smile instantly appeared on his face, and Wei Changtian greeted him at the first moment.

Li Zimu's expression also became delighted, completely different from the infatuated woman who had just "bid farewell to her lover."

Both of them reacted very quickly, but Chu Xianping, who had just come out of the black mist, still noticed a trace of strangeness.

He looked at Wei Changtian, then at Li Zimu, and then asked in a low voice:

"Young Master, did something happen just now?"

"Ah? It's nothing, I'll tell you on the way back."

Wei Changtian patted Chu Xianping's shoulder heavily, "Let's go, today Qin'er specifically told me to welcome you, she's been waiting at home for a long time."

"Yes."

Chu Xianping was still as uninquiring as ever. He responded, nodded to Li Zimu, and then followed Wei Changtian towards the door.

But just as the two of them took a few steps, they found that Li Zimu was standing still.

"What's wrong?"

Turning around, Wei Changtian asked in confusion, "Let's go, what are you standing there for?"

"Young Master..."

Looking at Chu Xianping, who was also a little puzzled, Li Zimu lowered her head and said softly, "You go back first, I'll wait here a little longer."

"Wait?"

Wei Changtian was stunned at first, and then he understood what Li Zimu meant.

Although he felt that Li Zimu was waiting in vain, he didn't stop her after thinking for a moment.

"Alright, then you wait here."

"Brother Chu, let's go first."

"Yes."

Chu Xianping nodded again, but his heart was even more confused.

He didn't know what Li Zimu was waiting for, but he knew that he shouldn't ask now.

So, he had to follow Wei Changtian out, while subconsciously looking back.

At this time, Li Zimu was also smiling at him.

Their eyes met, and then separated after a moment.

For Chu Xianping, this feeling was very familiar.

But there was also some unspeakable strangeness.