Soul Patch

Chapter 317 The Astronomical Observer's "Paranoia"

After hearing Wenjie's question, Zhao Jingshu remained silent for a moment.

The stream murmured, and the afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the water's surface. From Wenjie's perspective, Zhao Jingshu's reflection was bathed in dappled light.

Professor Zhao's eyes gradually revealed a look of understanding and ease. She gazed at Wenjie for a moment, then slowly raised her right hand.

Wenjie then noticed that she was holding a rolled-up piece of paper in her hand.

That's...that's an old newspaper!

Going back to the 2009 historical revisionism, I want to see what Professor Zhao is so obsessed with that he went to such lengths to change it... Wenjie stepped forward and took the newspaper.

Opening the newspaper, the first thing that catches the eye is the headline: The 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the People's Republic of China was successfully held in the capital.

He quickly skimmed through the report and searched the entire page, but didn't find what he was looking for.

Uh... that's true, some things won't be reported.

Wenjie's expression became somewhat indifferent, and he silently handed the newspaper to Zhao Jingshu.

"In other words, you are a patriot who is trying every means to thwart that group's conspiracy."

Zhao Jingshu took two steps forward, squatted down next to Wenjie, picked up a dry branch from the ground, and casually scratched it on the ground.

Wenjie looked at her quietly, unsure how to evaluate Professor Zhao Jingshu for a moment:
He had met Zhao Jingshu, who had gone astray and ruined her future in order to avenge her family.
I also met Zhao Jingshu, who was engrossed in research and psychological counseling;

He had just witnessed Zhao Jingshu, who was strategizing and in control of the situation, making a desperate attempt to stop the criminals from stealing the sky and changing the sun.

At this moment, Zhao Jingshu before him was different from any other time.

She seemed to have abandoned the ties of family and relatives, shed her fame and status, and become gentle and reserved.

In that instant, Wenjie seemed to understand.

If someone takes a wrong step, the price they have to pay to turn back is devastating.

Take Zhao Jingshu, for example, who almost ended up in prison. Her career was effectively over in China, and most people would have ended up living a mediocre life.

Zhao Jingshu, however, did not; she eventually made her way to the USA.

There she cleared her name, returned with a gleam of newfound fame, and, through her unwavering dedication to psychology and exceptional talent, reclaimed the honor that was rightfully hers.

The price is being controlled by the forces behind the scenes.

If they can elevate her to the position of an internationally renowned psychology expert, they can also easily bring her down from her pedestal.

then……

Zhao Jingshu took this risky step!
So……

Did she succeed?

Thinking of this, Wenjie's pupils suddenly dilated. He watched as Zhao Jingshu finished writing, threw away the small twig, and with a bright smile on her face, turned around and slowly walked away.

Light steps, relaxed body.

Wenjie glanced quickly at the words on the ground, his emotions instantly ignited, and he blurted out, "Professor Zhao, you..."

Zhao Jingshu stopped, waved her hand, and said, "Everything started with you, and it should end with you."

Wenjie frowned, saying, "I hate those self-righteous people who talk in a mysterious way. Just say it directly, don't beat around the bush."

Zhao Jingshu chuckled upon hearing this, showing no sign of alarm. Normally, she would have directly retorted to such impolite remarks.

Today, she was in a good mood. After years of scheming, she finally used external forces to bring the people who controlled her behind the scenes to justice.

And all of this is thanks to the young man in front of me.

Therefore, she could tolerate whatever this young man named Wenjie said.

She returned to Wenjie's side and carefully examined the young man in front of her. The boy had clearly not rested well; he looked haggard, and his eyes revealed an undisguised anxiety.

How much this resembles seeing myself suffering in pain as my sister is!
She chose the wrong path at the time, and it took her twenty years of wandering before she finally got her life back on track.

Looking into Wenjie's pleading eyes, Zhao Jingshu sighed softly: "If you feel that your method is wrong, then don't continue. Human intuition is the most accurate."

Zhao Jingshu paused for a moment, the air was unusually still, and Wenjie could only hear his heart pounding violently in his chest.

Yes, violence will only solve the problem temporarily, but it will lead to endless troubles... His excited eyes flashed, and his face flushed slightly from the blood rushing to his head. He held his breath, waiting for Zhao Jingshu to continue.

“When I was in the United States, I once had a consultation with a girl, I think… I think her name was Selina.” Zhao Jingshu’s speech slowed down when she mentioned Selina’s name.

She seemed to be deep in thought, or perhaps trying to recall something.

Gradually, the image of a woman of medium build, with shifty eyes and a timid demeanor, appeared in my mind...

After a while, Zhao Jingshu composed herself and turned to look at the stream beside her.

Two reflections, one tall and one short, were mirrored in the stream, the water shimmering and the reflections appearing and disappearing intermittently.

The setting sun in the distance was like blood, as if it wanted to devour this world that was gradually spiraling out of control.

The stream flowed slowly and steadily along the course of its riverbed. It neither slowed down because of onlookers nor changed its course because of fallen branches.

"Selina is an astronomy researcher. While observing the Perseid meteor shower, she accidentally witnessed a scene that shocked her... A huge fireball was pierced by an unknown object, shattered into pieces, and fell rapidly toward the ground."

The meteorite fragments burned intensely during its descent, and she could feel the heat and energy waves even from tens of thousands of kilometers away.

what?
The Perseid meteor shower?

Suddenly, Wenjie recalled a childhood experience: he and his friends went up the mountain to play, but they mysteriously got lost, and then he saw the sky blazing, and a sea of ​​fire before his eyes...

“Shooting star…” Wenjie muttered subconsciously.

Zhao Jingshu smiled as she looked at Wenjie's hesitant expression:
"This is Serena's description at the time, and you might think it's nothing special."

I thought so too at the time... You always see some strange astronomical stories online, saying that extraterrestrial beings have landed on Earth, and some of the videos circulating online can't be explained by science..."

“No, no, Professor Zhao, you’ve misunderstood…” Wenjie interrupted Zhao Jingshu’s explanation and urged, “What else did that astronomical researcher say afterward?”

Zhao Jingshu was slightly taken aback: "Oh... Oh, Serena said that the scene observed through the telescope is normally recorded on video. At that time, she was so shocked by the astronomical spectacle that she sat on the ground for a long time, unable to come back to her senses."

"When she remembered to watch the recording, she frantically ran to the video recorder to look for that moment... Strangely, the recording was missing that one minute."

At this point, Zhao Jingshu looked puzzled and asked Wenjie, "Do you believe what Selina said?"

"Yes, of course I believe it. I saw that apocalyptic scene too..." Wenjie was about to answer when he suddenly realized something was wrong and blurted out, "What were the results of Selina's consultation?"

"Paranoia..."

(End of this chapter)