Chapter 149: They are surnamed Xie, unrelated to Team Leader Lu

"Team Leader Lu, may I ask, how should I think about what happened back then?" Xie Wantang was very calm.

Lu Chen got anxious, but she was unexpectedly not anxious.

Moreover, there was an inexplicable sense of pleasure.

It was as if, between them, she had finally grasped the initiative once.

Over these years, sparring with him—whether he was pretending to be Lu Yanshen or returning to being Lu Chen—thinking about these years, she felt quite stifled.

She clearly wasn't that stupid; since childhood adults praised her cleverness and quickness, she learned anything fast, and she liked learning many new things.

The key was, she mastered whatever she learned.

So she really couldn't figure out how someone like her could suffer such a big setback with Lu Chen.

Moreover, it was one setback after another.

It never ended.

She was unhappy, really unhappy.

"That time, it wasn't my design; I only found out on the way there that a bomb had been installed under our two seats."

"Back then, if both of us left at the same time, it would explode instantly, and neither of us would survive."

"But if neither of us left, we would have three hours; if one left, the time would be halved. I didn't dare gamble then; even if I could do it over, letting me choose again, I would want you and the child to stay alive."

"As for why I drove it out to sea, naturally I didn't want it to explode and harm innocents."

"I thought I was done for, but fate was like that—I survived, and when I woke up, it was already half a year later."

"……"

Xie Wantang's brows and eyes twitched several times.

She hadn't expected that a casual question she raised would be taken so seriously by Lu Chen.

He answered so meticulously, so seriously.

Lu Chen's answer continued:

"During that half year after waking up, my mind was a blank; I didn't even remember who I was. Later, with the doctor's help, I gradually recovered some memories."

"Half a year ago, my body finally fully recovered, and most of my memories gradually returned. After that, I underwent closed training until the Human Face Case was reopened, the Special Task Force was established, and I was directly appointed as team leader."

"……"

Xie Wantang still didn't speak; she didn't know what to say.

From Lu Chen's words between the lines, she could imagine how he had endured these past two-plus years; he must have excellent physical condition.

Otherwise, facing such an explosion, just being alive would already be a great fortune, let alone that he didn't lose an arm or a leg.

"Then... Team Leader Lu, what do you think of Yan Xiu?"

"Yan Xiu... is Lu Yanze." Lu Chen did not avoid this question.

Today, he said whatever Xie Wantang asked, he answered, even if it was some confidential matter.

Xie Wantang is an external hire of the Special Task Force, so she can know.

There's nothing to hide about that.

Moreover, the person who planted the bomb back then, preventing them from becoming a couple, was this perverted Lu Yanze.

"What are you saying?" Xie Wantang's calm expression finally creased slightly.

Lu Yanze isn't dead, is he?

The official confirmation—isn't that very authoritative?

She had always believed Lu Yanze was no longer in this world.

But when Lu Chen came back, he told her that Yan Xiu was Lu Yanze.

No, how could Yan Xiu be Lu Yanze?

If Lu Yanze really didn't die, what happened to those three characters "Lu Yanze"?

Does he not even want his own name anymore?

"I say, Yan Xiu is Lu Yanze; to be more precise, Yan Xiu is Lu Yanze's second personality. Lu Yanze is a pervert plus a mental patient—he is a patient, and moreover, he is very good at disguising himself."

"He also has an extremely high IQ; this Yan Xiu personality can make bombs. We suspect he has a third personality, and the one who planted the bomb under our car was likely his third personality."

"……"

What is all this about?

This news is just too explosive.

Why did they encounter such a perverted mental patient?

"Xie Wantang, don't be afraid; back then I could protect you and your child, and I still can now. Moreover, our team is stronger, and our backing is more solid."

"No, since you know Yan Xiu is such a dangerous person, why not just detain him?" Xie Wantang countered.

A madman capable of utterly destroying the Lu Family, left to run around outside—who would be the next victim?

This madman might well go on to do even crazier, more perverted acts.

By the way, as soon as Yan Xiu came back, he fixed his gaze on her.

Destroying the Lu Family isn't enough; could his next target be her and her family?

No, she would rather die than let Yan Xiu harm her family.

"We don't detain him because we lack evidence; what I just told you is an analysis made by our professional team. Those analyses, lacking evidentiary support, can only be analyses."

"What we need to do now is go probe and provoke Yan Xiu, make him reveal a flaw, leave evidence of wrongdoing, then we can arrest him."

"……"

Yan Xiu is so ruthless.

How did he manage that golden cicada shedding its shell back then?

Let Lu Yanze die completely?

Now, his second personality has come out to replace Lu Yanze's primary personality?

Then, which one is actually his primary personality?

This person is very capable, making all of them run around in circles.

"As soon as Yan Xiu returns, they'll target me; otherwise, I could go act as bait?" Xie Wantang said.

Xie Wantang is not at ease with such a dangerous person remaining in this world.

"No, I will hold a press conference tomorrow; I will officially show my face; then, Yan Xiu will turn their gaze toward me."

"Lu……"

"Xie Wantang, you have your mission, I have my duty; this is the decision from above, you don't need to say anything else."

"……"

Xie Wantang understood.

"Xie Wantang, you've worked hard." After a moment of silence, Lu Chen spoke again.

Upon speaking, Xie Wantang was completely bewildered.

"Huh?"

What has she worked hard for?

She still hasn't done anything, has she?

"I mean, back then, you actually were carrying twins, gave birth to two children at once, and in such a stressful situation, you suffered; I'm sorry."

"Team Leader Lu doesn't need to apologize to me; they have the surname Xie, no relation to Team Leader Lu."

"……"

Lu Chen gazed at her intently, really wanting to reply, no matter what surname they have, they are his children; without him, she couldn't have given birth to these two treasures.

Xie Wantang saw that he wasn't speaking; for a moment, she also had nothing to say to him.

Getting ready to leave again, upon turning around, Lu Chen spoke once more: "How are they doing?"

"Pretty good; once this project ends, I'll find them the best father in the world."

"Team Leader Lu, rest assured."

"……"

Killing someone, exterminating their heart — nothing more.

Lu Chen thought that, having been so candid, speaking nothing but the truth, he would at least earn a little sympathy from Xie Wantang.

However, there was nothing.

Xie Wantang's heart was very hard.