The memories of all humanity are awakening, except for mine.

Chapter 113 Someone's come looking for a beating? You better not run!
Everything happened so suddenly in Xu Linlin's living room.

When I heard Xu Linlin's assessment of her fate, I was only surprised.

But thinking about it carefully now, Xu Linlin clearly didn't have time to assess her own destiny, nor was there any possibility of her starting to calculate anything about herself, so how could she say such a thing?

Although puzzled, Jiang Chuan also knew that the truthfulness of this statement was not really in question.

After all, Xu Linlin was in a life-or-death situation at that time; her heart had already stopped beating.

Those words were her last words; she had no reason to lie to herself.

Jiang Chuan's question is...

What is the basis for Xu Linlin's statement that she has a "strange fate"?

"A fortune teller..."

Jiang Chuan frowned: "Could she have foreseen what happened today through fortune-telling?"

“A diviner should not calculate his own fate. Although her abilities are somewhat different from those of a fortune teller, she should not be able to see her own destiny.”

"So she said back then, 'It wouldn't be an accident if I killed her?'"

What kind of word order is this?

He didn't meditate, nor did he listen to what the people in the car were saying. Instead, he carefully recalled Xu Linlin's last words.

"In Xu Linlin's eyes, was her death because of my strange fate?"

Jiang Chuan found this statement quite bizarre.

"Xu Linlin did those horrific things in order to prolong her life, and that's what ultimately led to her death..."

How could she say something like 'death stems from my destiny'?

“Even according to her so-called cause and effect, this matter has nothing to do with me.”

"She killed those children, which led to our existence..."

For a moment, Jiang Chuan thought the sentence was meaningless and even a bit inexplicable.

However, as Jiang Chuan pondered, his thoughts quickly began to unfold.

Zhang Bowen's last words gave Jiang Chuan some clues.

"I misunderstood..."

"The cause and effect she was talking about... is not as simple as it sounds."

Zhang Bowen once said that cause and effect do not require logic.

He once said that he had too much karma and was lucky enough.

He once said he would not die.

Now that he knows the whole story, Jiang Chuan understands that Zhang Bowen said those words in order to seek death.

But these words should not be false.

He certainly needed to say something important to ensure that his identity wouldn't be exposed.

A story that is seven parts truth and three parts falsehood is the only way to fool people.

The fragmented memories that Xu Linlin left in Jiang Chuan's mind can also serve as some evidence for this point.

These few words quickly made Jiang Chuan understand some things.

"If what Zhang Bowen said is true, then his words can actually be applied to Xu Linlin."

"And so..."

"Is that the real significance of their plan?"

Thinking about this, Jiang Chuan suddenly realized the many mistakes Xu Linlin had made in her previous actions.

"I see!"

"cause and effect……"

"Not the literal meaning, but a more abstract concept!"

His mind immediately began to connect everything that had happened before.

Now, thinking about it carefully... Jiang Chuan also vaguely realized the role he played in this operation.

"If I didn't exist..."

"Not only will Xu Linlin not die, but Zhang Bowen may not die either."

Jiang Chuan immediately began to review the entire process.

After Zhang Bowen was injured, and after the bloodshed was fulfilled... Yue Wen immediately stopped his actions.

He only died because he didn't want to forgive Zhang Bowen.

What if I didn't have myself...

What if someone else were to knock on the villa door...

Whether it was Chen Xingyang, who was supposed to participate in the operation, or Li Yi, Lin Ci, Ai Zhe...

Zhang Bowen might not die.

Even if Xu Linlin's mind control effect wears off after five minutes, the killing operation will be stopped because Zhang Bowen no longer resists.

Zhang Bowen didn't resist because his role as a fortune teller couldn't reveal his underlying suicidal psychology, as that wouldn't align with his behavioral logic. Therefore, he wouldn't resist, even displaying an extreme desire to live, but would subtly try to provoke the people who entered the room.

But what would other people do when faced with the order to "abandon the kill mission"?
Only Aizhe, only Aizhe might be capable of killing.

People like Lin Ci, Liang Cheng, and Li Yi... probably won't make a move.

Moreover, regardless of whether Zhang Bowen is dead or alive, as long as she is not present, no one will notice Xu Linlin's abnormality.

Aside from Chen Xingyang, if Chen Xingyang had been there, he would have been able to notice something.

But even Captain Chen would probably act like he didn't notice anything wrong with Xu Linlin, just like I did.

However, after that, as long as Xu Linlin controls one more person, and as long as she uses this opportunity to leave the crowd, she is destined to escape quickly.

These thoughts flashed rapidly through Jiang Chuan's mind.

"In Xu Linlin's eyes, the success or failure of the plan was completely irrelevant..."

"She should just follow her own instincts; fate and luck will guide events toward a surviving outcome..."

"Xu Linlin never imagined she would reach such a dead end, which is why she kept clinging to a sliver of hope!"

"In other words, she originally believed she would survive..."

"That's why...she said..."

"Is my fate so strange?"

This ability is simply amazing.

It was even a little frightening.

The true nature of Xu Linlin's plan was actually like this...

While people were amazed, new problems arose once again.

What exactly is wrong with my fate?

Judging from the circumstances of this operation, I have shattered the original plan that Xu Linlin would be able to escape alive.

Does this mean I can break certain established facts? Or that I can interfere with so-called destiny?
"Brother Li once said that the karma I was carrying might have been rejected..."

Jiang Chuan felt a little dazed for a moment.

"Lin Ci once said that I was a bad luck factor for people."

"And the divination given by Brother Jing indicated a continuous stream of bloodshed and disaster during that period."

"..."

"Furthermore, this operation shattered Xu Linlin's original destiny of inevitably escaping..."

"Looking at it this way, I... seem to... actually am a little different?"

Jiang Chuan was extremely surprised.

It was only then that he suddenly realized what made him different.

"Can I interfere with other people's fates?"

"Can it break the originally established cause and effect?"

"Is this the reason why my cause-and-effect relationship is being rejected?"

Jiang Chuan remained silent.

The result he deduced seemed utterly unbelievable to him.

However, just as he was still in shock and astonishment, a series of voices appeared in his ears:

"Jiang Chuan!"

"Jiangchuan!?"

"Wake up!"

Jiang Chuan opened his eyes in response to these calls.

Before me appeared Aizhe's remarkably bright and sharp eyes.

Ai Zhe saw him open his eyes and said:
"We've arrived!"

"Go back to sleep!"

……

……

Inside a residence in Asuka Ward, Aoshi City.

A young woman, who had been fast asleep, suddenly sat up.

She stared in astonishment at her surroundings, then her eyes widened in shock, her emotions in disarray, on the verge of collapse.

"what!!"

The sharp, short scream startled her husband awake.

When the husband woke up, he seemed to suddenly remember something in his dazed state, and his expression changed drastically.

His eyes instantly went from dazed to horrified: "Son!"

"son!!"

He suddenly realized why he had been feeling so tense lately.

He suddenly realized that something was missing from his life.

In a daze, the man quickly put on his coat, without even putting on socks, and rushed out of bed.

In her panic, the woman stumbled and followed her husband.

That night, different young men and women came to the police stations in various streets of Aoshi Asuka Ward, but they all had one thing in common: they were parents.

The cries of extreme grief and anger echoed through the night sky of Qing City.

That night, only a few lucky families were able to pick up their children.

Aside from these few lucky ones...

More often than not, it's couples of parents on the verge of collapse.

Some mothers even fainted from excessive grief and were taken to the hospital.

Standing before Fang He, the captain of the criminal investigation team, was a father with tears streaming down his face.

His wife was sobbing uncontrollably, too distraught to speak. He, too, couldn't hold back his tears, especially after learning that his daughter had been confirmed dead…

But he still stood in front of Fang He, his voice trembling as he asked:

"Comrade... have you... have you caught the person?"

Fang He nodded: "The criminal was shot dead on the spot by our side."

"you……"

"..."

"Condolences."

"Condolences."

He didn't know what to say either.

Faced with these people who had lost their loved ones and were filled with self-blame and grief, he didn't know what words could soothe their hearts.

This man, a father, was enduring immense pain, yet he still had to shoulder the heavy burden. After receiving the news, he slowly nodded, and then he had to comfort his wife.

I've already lost my closest relatives... I can't afford to lose my dearest loved ones too.

"The security officer said those bad guys have been brought to justice..."

"They're all dead, they've avenged us..."

"Let's go back. Tomorrow... I'll come back tomorrow. Maybe we'll find our daughter again then?"

"Let's go back."

He tried to control his emotions, but his words of comfort to his wife had no effect.

The woman's cries became even more heart-wrenching.

Fang He picked up a glass of water, patted the man on the shoulder, and handed it to him.

He did not urge them to leave.

Looking at the house, I think of the person; entering the room, I recall what we have been through.

Going home now... seeing familiar things and being reminded of loved ones would likely only intensify the grief.

Although they will have to face these things sooner or later...

But at least, at least not now.

……

……

The next day.

Early in the morning, Jiang Chuan received a text message.

It was sent to the group by teacher Cao Zhigang.

[Holiday, dates to be determined.]

Upon seeing these six short words, Jiang Chuan frowned.

As the saying goes, the fewer the words, the bigger the matter...

In the end what happened?
"Team Leader Chen reminded me yesterday... It seems that the two Teacher Caos went to help the inspection team with their operation?"

"No...it's not just the inspection team."

Jiang Chuan quickly recalled that when he went to see Yue Wen yesterday afternoon, the entire office building was empty.

It seems something terrible has happened, otherwise Captain Chen wouldn't have asked me to cover his shift yesterday.

Just when I was thinking about this.

Boom boom boom!
Boom boom boom!
Jiang Chuan heard a rapid knocking on the door.

Now, Jiang Chuan can tell who has come without the person outside even having to speak.

He knew it must be the Tang, Song, or Ming dynasties.

Sure enough, Tang Songming's voice came from outside the door: "Brother Jiang! Brother Jiang!"

Why were you and Brother Liang absent yesterday?

"Is there anything you want to say to me?"

Jiang Chuan had absolutely no interest in talking to Tang Songming about yesterday's events.

Those two deserved it; they were killed by me, nothing more to say.

However, he still opened the door for Tang Songming: "It's a holiday today, so I'm not eating breakfast."

He was about to close the door after he finished speaking, but Tang Songming stopped him.

He looked a little embarrassed and said:

"In fact, I already know everything."

"Brother Liang mentioned this to me last night."

"Brother Jiang, you were brave and decisive yesterday. I admire you."

"I came here only to help Brother Jiang resolve his troubles. If Brother Jiang wishes to have some peace and quiet, I will leave."

"However, if Brother Jiang has anything to say, I will certainly listen carefully."

"..."

"There are many troubles in this world, and we should not keep them all to ourselves. If we speak them out, our hearts will be at peace."

Jiang Chuan paused for a moment, then shook his head and said:

"I'm really fine."

"Since you already know, then I'll tell you."

"I killed two bastards yesterday. They deserved to die. I even think they died too easily."

"I'm just a little tired..."

"What? What did Liang Cheng say to you?"

Tang Songming looked at Jiang Chuan with suspicion, but quickly confirmed that Jiang Chuan seemed to be fine.

"Brother Liang noticed your serious expression yesterday; I'm afraid you have some unresolved issues."

"If there's nothing else, that would be best."

"Then, Brother Jiang, I shall take my leave."

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, then turned and left.

Xu Linlin and Zhang Bowen will die, no matter how many reasons there are, no matter how many unavoidable circumstances...

Wrong is wrong.

Ultimately, they deserved what they got.

Jiang Chuan doesn't feel any psychological pressure in this regard.

Jiang Chuan was more concerned about the parents of the children than the deaths of the two fugitives.

He still remembers how heartbroken he was after his parents passed away.

And one can only imagine how the parents of those children must feel.

Jiang Chuan couldn't even imagine what kind of sorrow that must have been.

Those parents didn't even think about any of this when their children died.

Without a doubt... this will be a huge challenge for them going forward in life.

besides……

Last night was, after all, the first time someone had been killed.

And they did it a second time right after finishing the first one.

These two murders caused him extreme discomfort, both psychologically and physically.

But this is something you can't talk about with others, so Jiang Chuan decided to deal with it all by himself.

He watched Tang Songming's departing figure and prepared to close the door.

But before the door could close, another voice came from the corridor:
"Jiangchuan!!"

"You really were here!!"

The man's voice was loud and resonant, carrying throughout the entire corridor.

Tang Songming was the first to turn around. Jiang Chuan saw Tang Songming's eyes, which, after the initial surprise, showed a hint of realization.

Jiang Chuan frowned and looked in the direction from which the sound came.

But it turned out to be that extremely arrogant transfer student, Wu Zhen.

He stood at the top of the stairs, wearing that black trench coat, posing with his knife in his arms.

When Jiang Chuan met his gaze, Wu Zhen chuckled and said proudly:
I acknowledge you as my opponent!

"This is our destiny!"

"Jiang Chuan!"

"The victor will be decided today!"

His loud voice caused many people on the same floor to open their dormitory doors.

Colleagues who were about to go to breakfast also stopped to watch.

With such a spectacle to watch, nobody wants to miss it.

Jiang Chuan was in a bad mood. He frowned and looked at Wu Zhen, saying speechlessly, "I don't hit classmates."

After saying that, he was about to close the door.

But then Wu Zhen's arrogant voice came again:

"You're scared, aren't you!"

"Jiang Chuan!"

Are you afraid of my knife?

"If that's the case, then of course I can understand, but surrendering without a fight is a defeat!"

"As someone who was defeated by me, Wu Zhen, it won't be shameful to talk about it in the future!!"

Jiang Chuan closed the door halfway, then pushed it open again.

Feeling depressed and frustrated, he suddenly felt the need for a cathartic, head-on confrontation to change his mood.

It's said that exercise makes people happy, and fighting can have the same effect.

It's difficult to exert full strength when sparring with Li Yi.

This kid... looks like a punching bag.

Therefore, Jiang Chuan thought it wouldn't be bad to have a fight.

Jiang Chuan looked at Wu Zhen:

"I never expected someone would come knocking on my door asking for a beating."

He paused for a moment, then added very seriously:
"Let's make this clear first..."

"Don't you dare run away."

(End of this chapter)