I will be stronger after the remake

Even in her emotional outburst, Yuan Ji was still able to listen to reason. She stood up, still covering her face.

Tang Ping asked worriedly, "How can you walk properly like this?"

Yuan Ji said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I mastered the skill of sound localization five years ago. I can move freely with my eyes closed, and my intuition will remind me where there is danger."

That's not how you use martial arts intuition.

"Can't you put your hand down?"

"I'm sorry, I don't know how to face you. Let me calm down and sort out my feelings."

Since it was the truth, Tang Ping had no choice but to give up. She couldn't forcibly pry Yuan Ji's hands off, and judging from his still red ears, he was genuinely embarrassed.

The two stopped talking and walked quietly back to their dormitory.

When opening the door, Yuan Ji still covered his face with one hand to block Tang Ping's view, and opened the door with the other hand.

After watching the other person enter the house, Tang Ping went into her own dormitory, washed up quickly, and prepared to go to bed.

"I wonder what tomorrow will bring?"

Thinking about Yuan Ji's past reliable performance, especially his trustworthy back view, I realized that he was a reliable person.

"It should be fine... right?"

The next morning, no one came to wake her up, and Tang Ping felt a little uneasy.

His biological clock had changed, and he was too lazy to stay in bed. After going out, he ran around along his usual route, but unfortunately he didn't run into Yuan Ji. He went back to the dormitory building and knocked on the other person's door, but there was still no response.

Tang Pingsheng was a little worried and was about to make a phone call when she received a text message from Yuan Ji.

“I’m nearby, I can see you on the security cameras, don’t worry, I’ll come to protect you if you’re in danger.”

"what."

Tang Ping couldn't help but chuckle; this text message was very much in Yuan Ji's style.

Even though she intentionally avoided him, she insisted on fulfilling her responsibilities. She escaped, but she did not completely escape.

"Never mind, at least we'll see someone when we get to the Public Security Bureau."

Tang Ping looked up at the camera installed at the stairwell and waved.

……

Yuan Ji ate a meat bun while staring at the surveillance footage on his phone.

Seeing Tang Ping's actions, she couldn't help but laugh. She subconsciously waved at the phone screen, but the soup from the meat bun dripped down and onto the screen. She hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe it clean.

"Ugh—what stupid thing did I do?"

Recalling his actions just now, Yuan Ji felt unbearably ashamed and wondered, "Could it also be due to the influence of the spirit?"

After thinking for a moment, she sent a text message to Feng Maimai: "In what season do tigers usually go into heat?"

As soon as she posted it, she regretted it. She could have just searched for the answer online. Why bother asking someone else? What if they guessed the reason? Wouldn't that be handing them something to laugh at?

Just as she was about to withdraw her reply, she received a response from Feng Maimai.

"Tigers generally mate from late winter to early spring, more specifically from November to February of the following year. However, the mating season may vary slightly depending on the local environment and climate. For example, tigers living in tropical regions may have a less concentrated mating season due to the warmer climate and more stable food resources. They may even mate throughout the year, but overall, there will be a relatively high mating season within the aforementioned seasonal range."

"Why did you reply so quickly? Are you glued to your phone all day?"

Yuan Ji couldn't help but complain, but then realized that retracting the message was pointless and would only arouse suspicion.

"I can only pray that she doesn't realize the meaning behind the question. Hmm... Feng Maimai is simple-minded and probably not that perceptive."

Just then, her phone beeped with a text message notification. She looked down and saw:

Are you in heat?

"Guaaaaah, kill me!"

Yuan Ji, his face flushed, grabbed his hair and screamed wildly, startling the passersby.

Chapter 117 The Will of Heaven

Upon arriving at the Public Security Section, Tang Ping first spoke with Director Hu about her thoughts from the previous night.

After a moment's thought, Hu Ze nodded in agreement and prepared to seek assistance from other units in other locations.

He originally planned to approach Fung Ying-ying, with whom he had a relatively close relationship, but Tang Ping rejected the idea. Tang Ping knew that Fung Ying-ying's ability only seemed like divination, but was actually closer to fortune telling and face reading. She needed the person's personal belongings as a medium to obtain relevant information, and she couldn't make divinations out of thin air.

With a more efficient method available, continuing the blanket search became pointless, and everyone was happy to slack off at work.

After a morning of conversation, Tang Ping noticed that Yuan Ji was not deliberately avoiding her and they could communicate normally. However, the conversation always conveyed the attitude of "we must handle things officially" and "use our official titles at work," and it seemed very deliberate. Even those around them could sense that it was unnatural.

"What happened between you and Yuan Ji?"

During lunch break, Ma Yiming pulled Tang Ping aside for a manly chat.

"Did you notice that?"

"Come on, I've dated several girlfriends, far exceeding the average for men my age. How could I not notice?"

"Didn't you break up? A failed experience is still an experience, right?"

"Absolutely! First-hand experience is far better than mere theoretical discussion. Doing nothing in order to avoid failure will only lead to a life of failure."

“She has a whole repertoire of grand principles,” Tang Ping sighed and spread her hands. “Unfortunately, the problem doesn’t lie with me. I’m quite willing to take a step forward, but she’s surprisingly timid. It would be simpler if she just refused outright. I’m not the kind of person who clings on relentlessly. But she’s like an ostrich burying her head in the sand and pretending not to see anything, so I’m a bit hesitant.”

Ma Yiming urged, "What are you waiting for? Rush forward, pull her head out of the sand, and then pin her against the wall. Cut off her escape route and force her to face the problem. You're the strategist for everyone, don't tell me you've never thought of such a simple solution!"

Tang Ping nodded helplessly and said, "I have indeed thought of the method you mentioned, but considering Yuan Ji's personality, she is not the kind of person who will keep running away. As long as we give her some time, I believe she can find the answer, and the problem will be solved naturally. Forcing her is risky."

"What you said makes sense..."

Hearing that Tang Ping had seriously considered it, Ma Yiming felt relieved. Just as he was about to end the conversation with some humorous jokes, he suddenly remembered someone and abruptly changed the subject, saying, "No, I think you should push her a bit. The sooner you settle down, the better."

"what happened?"

Tang Ping quickly recalled the events and confirmed that there were no hidden dangers she had overlooked.

"Don't forget that there's also Gu Linglong who's eyeing you covetously. She's the kind of person who said she wouldn't give up even after you rejected her. In two days, we'll be going to help her explore the ruins. I have a feeling that if you're still single by then, she'll definitely make her move on you!"

"...You're exaggerating. No matter how alluring my 'Fox Demon' is, it's unlikely to work on a fourth-tier psionicist."

When Tang Ping appeared on TV shows as a celebrity, she was often met with fans publicly expressing their love, but in the end, it was just so-so.

“It has nothing to do with your spiritual level; it’s simply that Gu Linglong is not a simple person,” Ma Yiming said decisively.

Tang Ping asked suspiciously, "You weren't there the day she visited the Public Security Section, were you? You've never even met her, how do you know she's not someone to be trifled with?"

"When I was in the Armed Forces Department, I had close contact with Gu Linglong during a demonic incident. The moment I saw her, my womanizing radar went off, warning me that if I became her boyfriend and treated my other girlfriends the same way, my fate would be miserable."

Tang Ping squinted and said, "So you know your attitude towards your girlfriend is wrong, huh?"

"That's not the point! The point is that Gu Linglong is extremely dangerous, and this danger has nothing to do with her strength as a fourth-level spiritual energy user."

Ma Yiming's expression became more serious than ever before, and he solemnly said, "I've always had a good eye for women. For example, Yuan Ji may seem like a tomboy, but she's actually a traditional, family-oriented woman. So I support you pursuing her, brother. But I can't see through Gu Linglong at all. Her inner self is a mess. She seems to have some common sense, but not much. Who knows what audacious things she might do!"

The fact that the Three-Eyed Spirit did not react proves that what it said was true, but the truth is not the same as the facts.

Tang Ping abandoned her nonchalant attitude and pondered, "Sounds like a yandere."

"I don't think he's a yandere in the strict sense, but we can look at it that way for now. Although you can find happiness by dating a yandere, you're not a single dog that no one likes. There's no need to take the risk of using yourself as a cage to restrain a monster. That sacrifice is too great. Take my advice, brother, and quickly establish a relationship with Yuan Ji. You can only get out of there unscathed in two days."

"It's making me uneasy. You're not deliberately making things dangerous to provoke me, are you?"

"I did have the idea of ​​provoking you, but I'm not exaggerating. Trust me this once!"

Ma Yiming said with bright eyes.

"……All right."

Tang Ping was persuaded.

He seized an opportunity when Yuan Ji was alone and took the initiative to strike up a conversation, saying, "Let's talk."

Yuan Ji said with a tense face, "You can't talk about personal matters at work."

"I've never seen you so serious about work before."

"If you know your mistakes and can correct them, there is no greater good."

"But it's lunch break now. Lunch break isn't work, and there's no overtime pay."

Yuan Ji, who was used to reasoning, couldn't argue and couldn't think of a suitable excuse. Forced to face the problem, he slumped his shoulders and said, "I offended you yesterday. Although the alcohol played a part, it was ultimately because I lacked self-control and was distracted. I really thought of myself as your girlfriend and was bossing you around... I'm sorry."

She actually lowered her head and apologized in a very serious manner.

Tang Ping stared at the other person's face and said, "That's not what I wanted to say, and I don't need your apology."

"I think you have someone you like, right? Even if you don't have one now, you'll definitely feel bothered when you think about what happened last night after you get a girlfriend. Why don't you just forget about it? We'll both understand each other and pretend nothing ever happened."

Yuan Ji avoided Tang Ping's gaze and said in a low voice, "I'm a useless person. I can't do anything right except fight. I also have terrible interpersonal relationships and always say sarcastic and cynical things. You could never like a woman like me."

"No more feeding this time!"

Before Tang Ping could respond, Yuan Ji rushed out in a panic, and no one could stop him.

"So that's how she sees herself... I never would have guessed. To think you can see right through someone is just an arrogant idea."

Tang Ping recalled the other person's face, which was almost in tears, before he turned away, and sighed, "We forcibly pulled the ostrich's head out, and the ostrich ran away on its long legs. Yiming, you'd better pray that I succeed."

He walked back to his office, looked around but didn't see anyone, so he asked the others, "Have you seen Yuan Ji?"

Ma Feiyan said, "I just saw her leave through the back door. She seemed to be in a hurry. I asked her what was wrong, but she didn't respond."

"Thank you, Director. Yuan Ji and I will be taking the afternoon off."

"Approved, go ahead."

Hu Ze held the thermos filled with goji berries, took a small sip, and watched Tang Ping's retreating figure as she ran away, sighing, "Ah, youth~"

Yu Shujiang looked around, her face grim, and said, "Oh no, my sister-in-law's radar is beeping! I have a very bad feeling... No way!"

Ma Feiyan complained, "What is this 'sister-in-law radar' thing? It sounds like giants are about to attack!"

"Compared to my sister-in-law, the giant is actually easier to deal with!"

……

Tang Ping didn't leave a tracker on Yuan Ji, so he didn't know where the other party had run off to. On the contrary, he had a tracker in his own pocket, but unfortunately he didn't have hacking skills and couldn't do reverse tracking.

From an efficiency standpoint, seeking help from Feng Maimai might be the optimal solution, but Tang Ping isn't the kind of absolutely rational wise person. After thinking about it, she felt that it was better to find someone herself for the time being.

Fortunately, Yuan Ji's daily routine was very clear, comparable to that of a student who lived a very simple life, with only a few suspicious locations.

After a brief search, Tang Ping finally found the person on a bench by the riverbank, a place she frequently passed on her morning run. The person was staring blankly at the lotus leaves on the river.

He walked over, sat down next to the other person, and said nothing.

The two of them just stared at the river for a full half hour.

Suddenly, Yuan Ji let out a long breath and said, "I'm sorry to have troubled you again. At this time, I'm afraid I'll be late for work."

"I asked the director for leave before I left."

"You're still as reliable as ever, unlike me..."

"I don't understand why you're avoiding me?"

Yuan Ji picked up a stone from the ground, casually tossed it, and threw it more than fifty meters away. It spun in an arc and skipped across the river more than a dozen times before sinking.

"I can't figure out my feelings; I'm constantly confused."

What are you confused about?

Tang Ping pressed on relentlessly. Now that things had come to this, he could no longer back down and had to get an answer.

As a result, Yuan Ji backed down again, lowering his head and saying, "It's not good to tell others...some trivial things."

Tang Ping seemed to suddenly become unusually slow to react, failing to pick up on the hint of "stop asking," and pointed out, "Does being bored include things between us?"

"...You are so inconsiderate."

"Being considerate has never been my style."

Tang Ping then turned to Yuan Ji and said, "It's like being hesitant isn't your style either."

Yuan Ji remained silent for a while, then suddenly stretched out his hands and slapped his face hard, making a crisp sound and turning his face red.

"You're right. Hesitation isn't my style. We have to make a clean break."

"Sever what?"