The bald strong man was very pleased, believing he had achieved his goal.
There were many onlookers, but no one was willing to step forward.
They usually had a good relationship with Lu Zhaoxue, but people’s true intentions were not always evident. Besides these two involved parties, no one knew the truth.
Therefore, they saw no reason to conflict with the bald strong man, who clearly looked formidable, on behalf of Lu Zhaoxue.
Even if Lu Zhaoxue was indeed wronged, she could only be considered unlucky for not having a friend to stand up for her.
Just then, a finger lightly tapped the bald strong man on his back.
“Little brother with the two dragons tattooed on you, you know the truth in your heart. Those who can be forgiving should be forgiving; let’s just let this matter go.”
Wen Wu spoke kindly from behind the bald strong man. Although he was much older than Wen Wen and shared Wen Wen's thoughts, their approaches to handling matters were quite different.
Even when dealing with an ordinary thug, he did not want to easily get into conflict with them.
The bald strong man shivered. When he turned around, he trembled even more, startled. Who in their right mind would wear such an eerie mask during the day?
However, upon closer inspection and seeing Wen Wu’s graying hair, he regained his confidence.
“Hey, don't spout nonsense. Only gangsters get dragon tattoos. Mine are two hairtails.”
“What, you trying to stick up for this little girl? Are you her sugar daddy?”
Laughter erupted from the surrounding crowd. Normally, people wanted their tattoos to look impressive. This was the first time they had heard someone claim their tattoos were hairtails.
“Hahaha…” Wen Wu burst into laughter. He recalled the strong man saying he had hairtails tattooed as well.
Hearing the strong man's words, Lu Zhaoxue's expression towards Wen Wu changed.
His inexplicably fervent gaze, the inexplicable sense of familiarity, his reluctance to reveal his true face in front of her, and his age…
Her eyes suddenly welled up. Her father had disappeared when she was still in elementary school. Could this person in front of her be…?
Wen Wu, who had been closely observing Lu Zhaoxue’s expression, was taken aback and guessed her thoughts.
He rubbed his forehead in distress. He was here to pursue her, but he couldn’t actually be Lu Zhaoxue’s father.
Originally, he had planned to replicate the method he used in memory to resolve this situation with the strong man, which involved dismantling all of the strong man’s arguments through meticulous logical reasoning.
But now, he didn't need to do that. It was better to let this farce end completely.
He flicked his finger towards the bald strong man, and a wisp of crimson energy entered his body.
The bald strong man suddenly began to convulse as if having an epileptic fit, appearing to have lost his mind.
“Where did you buy the fake ‘Iron-Eating Beast’ cigarettes you have in your hand?”
“Across from Xinhua Bank on Xinghua Street, there’s a street vendor. He’s my cousin, and he’s been dealing in counterfeit cigarettes for years. I bought them from him.”
The bald strong man confessed without hesitation. After speaking, he looked on in horror. He would never have said these things under normal circumstances, but why did he spill everything like pouring beans from a bucket as soon as this old man spoke?
Wen Wu had already tested his power. The extreme control over qi he had cultivated in that memory could also be used in the real world.
Therefore, controlling the amount and point of application of qi to achieve a truth serum-like effect was very simple for him.
“So, the fake cigarettes in your hand have nothing to do with this supermarket, right? Then who sent you here to cause trouble?”
“In the middle of the morning market, there's a shop called Double Green. That's my uncle’s shop. My uncle gave me two thousand yuan and told me to buy real cigarettes here and then accuse them of selling fake ones. But I couldn’t bear to part with the two thousand, so I only bought a carton of Peony King cigarettes here…”
Under the influence of Wen Wu’s abilities, the bald strong man revealed all his secrets, including his affair with his uncle’s wife.
Moreover, at least dozens of people were watching. His uncle, who was secretly watching from a distance, was enraged. He picked up a brick from the roadside and stormed home.
Regardless of the circumstances, the bald strong man’s family would no longer be able to operate in this area.
As for their future revenge, there was no need to worry.
Wen Wu had left a trace of qi within him. This qi would erupt when he confronted his uncle’s family. What would happen then, Wen Wu did not know.
However, it was likely to be far from harmonious. Driven by qi, people could do many crazy things, and there was even a small chance of death.
But Wen Wu didn’t actually care about their lives or deaths. He was no longer young. He wasn’t as rebellious as Wen Wen, nor did he have Wen Wen’s inexplicable principles.
If Wen Wu had not appeared, and Lu Zhaoxue lost her source of income, her mother likely wouldn’t have survived.
After the crowd dispersed, Wen Wu was welcomed into the store by Lu Zhaoxue.
Lu Zhaoxue got him a bottle of drink, while she held a cup of plain water. Her eyes shone with anticipation as she looked at Wen Wu, eager to see what he looked like without the mask.
“Let me state this first: I am not your father. I only want to be Wen Erya’s father.”
Lu Zhaoxue smiled awkwardly, a hint of disappointment in her eyes.
She had thought she had finally found her father. If her father could return to see her mother, perhaps she wouldn’t be so pained.
Then, to ease the awkwardness, Lu Zhaoxue curiously asked, “Wen Erya is your son, how old is he?”
Wen Wu’s expression froze, and he gently shook his head.
“I’m sorry, I misspoke.” Lu Zhaoxue quickly comforted Wen Wu.
Wen Wu chuckled, “You don’t need to comfort me. Wen Erya is our son. Although he’s not born yet, I’ve already thought of a name…”
Pfft!
The water in Lu Zhaoxue’s cup splashed onto Wen Wu’s face.
“Don’t think that just because you helped me, I’ll let you take liberties with me. I will repay you for your help, but please leave now!”
Wen Wu whistled, being driven out by Lu Zhaoxue in a flustered state, a happy smile on his face.
In terms of being mischievous, Wen Wu shared a peculiar twisted sense of humor with the younger Wen Wen.
“Heh heh heh, if you weren’t like this, I wouldn’t want to have a son with you. Little lady, you’ll yield to me sooner or later.”
After making such a boorish declaration at the door, Wen Wu walked lightly towards a residential area behind the morning market. As he walked, he occasionally skipped, completely lacking the composure expected of a middle-aged man.
Lu Zhaoxue lived in an old building, and her mother was bedridden. Every day after closing the store, Lu Zhaoxue would return to take care of her mother.
Wen Wu intended to go and cure Lu Zhaoxue’s mother. For ordinary people, this was an ailment that could cripple a family financially, but for Wen Wu, curing such a minor illness was as easy as lifting a hand. Su Dan Novel Network.
“Everything about Xuexue is the same as in my memories. It’s truly wonderful…”
“Heh heh, I wonder what expression she’ll have when she sees me after I get home, hahaha.”