“I saw how scared 07 was. His face was ruined, and he was desperately trying to stop us from going deeper into the woods. Lingxiao, if the people there weren’t you, why was he stopping us? What was he afraid of? There’s no reason.” Xie Yuhua ignored Wuxie and Fatty and instead presented another piece of evidence he had observed.

Ling Xiao gave a wry smile and said, "I really don't know what Brother Xiao Hua means. According to Brother Xiao Hua, 07 is not a human being. I turned it into a navigation assistant. Even if I don't have the ability, it should stay in my car. Even if it really escaped, what does it have to do with me?"

You said his face was ruined, which I find even more incomprehensible. If you're guessing that I ruined his face, since I'm on his side, why would I do that? And why would he still work for me after I ruined his face?

Even if he and I are really in cahoots, Brother Xiaohua, although we haven't known each other for long, it's not a short time either. When you see his face ruined, shouldn't your first thought be whether I've been hurt?

Why are you pointing the finger at me?

I understand how you feel. You saw that guy called 07, who created the illusion that I was there. Just like Fatty and Wuxie said, it might just be his conspiracy, and it's even hard to say whether he's the real 07 now.

You saw 07, saw how he blocked you, and I bet there are many points in your memory that connect to make you feel that I was always by your side with a premeditated plan.

So subconsciously you'll think that I and that guy named 07 put on a show to deceive you and all of you, so you'll think I'm awful and that I fooled you all. Even when Wuxie and Fatty speak up for me, it will make this feeling even stronger.

I admit I'm not a good person. I hold grudges and know that sometimes my clumsy acting and underhanded tactics are immediately obvious to you. To be honest, I'm really grateful for your tolerance and care, something I've never experienced before.

If such despicable tactics have made you suspicious of me, then I am truly sorry.

As he spoke, Ling Xiao stood up, bowed to everyone, and apologized.

"Please forgive me for what I've done lately. I've occasionally resorted to some underhanded tricks. I'm really sorry. I just... I just really enjoyed this feeling. I know you all know about the little tricks I've played on you. I thought that since you don't come after me, don't hit me, and indulge me, I can be a little willful..."

I didn't do anything to hurt anyone, I..."

"Your topic has gone a bit off track," Xie Yuhua interrupted him. He knew better than anyone what a kid was thinking at this moment. By avoiding the important issues and shifting the focus away from the main point, things were often resolved quietly. In reality, what was truly resolved were always those trivial matters.

Ling Xiao looked sad and remorseful as he said, "I'm sorry, but I really wanted to ask, when Brother Xiao Hua questioned me, didn't you feel any doubt?"

Jieyuhua looked into his eyes without saying a word.

"What's it that you care about, Little Flower Brother? Is it the pain of feeling deceived, or the sadness of thinking that I might not love you?" Ling Xiao wanted a definite answer.

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