FI CH60: Wiping Them Out in One Go

Lin Su pointed with a serious expression. “This is slander.”

He Zhenling also glanced at it. “It’s clearly drawn almost exactly like the original.”

“I think so too.” Lin Su said as he took his phone back and typed a question mark in the comments section: ?

Soon, Pei Jin also appeared: ?

The three question marks formed a chain.

Xuenima sidled up to his hand. [Where did he go? He won’t get into trouble, will he?]

“There’s no signal down there. He should be up by now.”

Lin Su sent a message asking, “Where are you?” Then he patted He Zhenling and stood up. “Let’s go.”

Xuenima speculated: [To stir up trouble?]

A hand snatched it away. “No, to ask him how he charged straight into the enemy’s lair.”

…

A reply came to the WeChat message.

Soon, they found Zhou Li in the rest area on the second floor. There were no other classmates around. When he saw Lin Su, he immediately waved.

“Junior! Are you looking for me?”

Lin Su sat down opposite him and got straight to the point. “Senior, what’s with your Moments post?”

Zhou Li blinked. “You mean Patrick Star? Oh, I found it on the second basement level.” He grinned. “I don’t know who drew it, but it’s ugly-cute, isn’t it?”

The two main artists: “…”

Lin Su looked at him with a warm, spring-breeze-like expression. “Is it ugly?”

Zhou Li inexplicably shivered. “…Well, it’s not that ugly.” He changed the subject based on his sixth sense. “What’s wrong, is there a problem?”

Meaning it was still a little ugly…

Lin Su narrowed his eyes. Forget it.

He returned to the main topic. “How did you find your way there?”

Zhou Li paused for a second and pulled out a slip of paper. “It seems like there’s some kind of event going on on the cruise ship.”

He took out the paper, which read: [Secret Mission: Go to the second basement level of the cruise ship and find the “mysterious clue.”]

Lin Su held the paper, his eyes narrowed slightly.

“Did no one stop you when you went down?”

“There was a staff member. He saw my H University badge and asked me what I was doing. I said I was following ‘instructions.’ He seemed a bit doubtful, but he still let me in. Then I found Patrick Star.”

Zhou Li savored the memory. “I have to say, that room really looks like a game room!”

“…”

Lin Su marveled: Nima, is this what they call a fool’s good fortune?

Xuenima chimed in: [What pure, unadulterated luck.]

He brushed past this topic. “That’s not a good place. Ask the others if they received one. If you’re the only one who did…”

Zhou Li took two seconds to react. “Someone is targeting me?” He frowned again. “…Is it that young master? And what do you mean by ‘not a good place’?”

“The magnetic field there is bad.” Although the array was broken, the mirrors were still there.

Zhou Li tried to understand. “Huh?”

Lin Su directly reached out his hand. “Give me your hand.”

Zhou Li subconsciously looked at He Zhenling.

Meeting the man’s cold gaze, he hesitantly stuck out a fingertip.

“…Is it okay to extend this?”

Lin Su turned his head helplessly to He Zhenling. “I won’t touch him.”

A vein twitched on He Zhenling’s temple. “I didn’t say anything.”

Lin Su sighed with understanding, then told Zhou Li to open his palm. He held his hand above it, and faint blue-green veins appeared. With a slight exertion of force, he said, “—Dispel misfortune.”

Zhou Li only felt a warmth in his palm, and the faint feeling of discomfort disappeared. He was amazed.

“This kind of thing really exists!? Wow… No wonder Pei Jin said you were mysterious.”

Lin Su withdrew his hand and stood up. “Senior, tell everyone not to trust any activities organized by the ‘organizers’. If there are any problems, you can contact me, especially… you.”

Zhou Li was impressed without fully understanding, but after what had just happened, he also knew this luxury cruise ship was not so simple. As for himself… it was probably because he had offended that group of rich young masters.

He stood up as well. “I’ll go find them right now.”

The figure ran out of sight in a few moments.

He Zhenling said faintly, “That changeling did it?”

Lin Su nodded. “It’s obvious.”

Xuenima stood on his head and shook its head like an old man. [He has ultimately entertained thoughts he shouldn’t have.]

Lin Su brushed it off with one hand, gently. “To reiterate, you can only watch skits and children’s channels.”

[…QAQ!]

A voice suddenly came from the side again. “When do you plan to tell him the truth?”

Lin Su pocketed Xuenima and leaned back in his chair. “A life of nearly 20 years… acceptance takes a process. When the time is right.”

He Zhenling said no more.

After a couple of seconds, Lin Su lowered his eyes shyly. “Don’t look at others so fiercely when you’re outside. Otherwise, it makes people afraid to talk to me.”

“…”

He Zhenling let out a “heh!” and looked over slowly. “If I look at others too gently, wouldn’t you mind?”

Lin Su: .

He paused for a moment, then conveniently closed his eyes. “True, then… forget it~”

He Zhenling let out a scoffing laugh and turned his gaze away.

…

On the other side, in a certain room on the cruise ship.

A large oil painting hung on the wall, a leather chair was paired with a solid wood desk, and the exquisite decoration showed the different status of the room’s owner.

Bang! a hand slammed on the table!

The middle-aged man standing by the desk was dressed in a suit, with a small lump on his ear and a furrowed brow full of anger. It was the chairman of the Jiayue Cruise Group, Jin Yongwen.

“Who did it! Who changed the eye of my Five-Pointed Luck-Gathering Array into a fat sea star!?”

The subordinate in front of him said carefully, “Only one H University student went in.”

Jin Yongwen斥责 (chìzé) or “scolded”, “Who told you to let people in?”

“He said he had instructions. I thought it was arranged by you, Chairman Jin…”

“I arranged it? Would I let someone walk in so openly? Use your pig brain!”

He was angry for a while, then calmed down.

He turned to look at a crystal placed in a display cabinet. It was a translucent blood-red, without any impurities.

Representing that not a single bit of luck had been transferred in.

Jin Yongwen’s expression was uncertain. He went in, so be it, but he was completely unaffected and could even scribble and draw all over it. Is this kid’s luck so strong, his fate so tough?

He sneered. “Then I’m definitely picking him!”

He turned his head and ordered, “Seal off the ‘point’ that was destroyed for now. Strengthen the guard on the other ‘points’. From now on, people are only allowed in with my instructions.”

The subordinate quickly replied, “Yes.”

The door closed with a click.

Jin Yongwen looked at the Patrick Star picture on his phone again, so angry he closed his eyes and threw the phone aside with a smack!

Fortunately, there was more than one array set up.

He wouldn’t be so lucky next time.

With Lin Su’s reminder.

Throughout the day, Zhou Li had everyone travel together, and he reported their safety in the group chat every two hours.

The day passed peacefully. In the evening, they went back to their rooms together.

Lin Su had woken up early today to catch a plane.

He didn’t stay out too late at night either, going back to bed before midnight.

He slept until ten the next day.

Bright daylight fell into the room through the round window. The azure sea was endless.

He peeked over the side of the bed and saw He Zhenling sitting below, casually flipping through a book he had brought. Sensing the movement, the person below looked up. His gaze fell on his collar and was quickly hidden.

Then he closed the book and stood up, seemingly calm. “…Awake?”

Lin Su clung to the side of the bed. “Mm, why didn’t you go out to play?”

“There’s nothing fun to do outside.”

“True. It’s better than guarding my sleeping face.”

As he spoke, he got up, ignoring He Zhenling’s silent gaze. He fastened the loose pankou buttons on his collar with one hand, put on his outer robe, and slid off the bed.

As he put on his shoes, he asked, “How did you sleep yesterday?”

“Fine.”

He Zhenling leaned against the desk. “Except your Ama hanging by the bed was a bit bright. It took me half an hour to fall asleep.”

Lin Su: .

Xuenima: [.]

He said embarrassedly, “It’s used to sleeping with a night light on.”

He Zhenling’s lips twitched slightly. “Forget it.”

…

By the time Lin Su finished getting ready, it was almost noon.

He glanced at the “safe” message Zhou Li regularly sent him, then called He Zhenling to go eat.

As soon as they entered the door, they saw that group of rich kids.

Zhou Li and the others were not in this restaurant; it was unclear if both sides were intentionally avoiding each other.

Several gazes fell on him.

Lin Su ignored them, carrying Xuenima and bestowing favor evenly on the food at the buffet tables.

Halfway through the meal, he put down his chopsticks. “I’m going to the restroom.”

He Zhenling gave a half-smile. “You won’t go and not come back again, will you?”

“…” Lin Su said magnanimously, “You’re overthinking it again.”

He stood up and went to the restroom.

The restroom here was not far from the restaurant.

Just as Lin Su came out, he saw a figure standing in front of the sinks. Song Jin’an was washing his hands and didn’t notice him.

His gaze fell, and he walked over to wash his hands.

“The little young master of the Song family.”

Song Jin’an seemed startled and turned to look. “…What is it?”

Lin Su looked at him, his lips curving into a smile. “I only remembered when I went back yesterday that I’ve met Mr. and Mrs. Song before. I just didn’t remember when I saw you yesterday.”

Song Jin’an’s face instantly turned white, his eyes filled with suspicion and uncertainty. The water flowed, splashing on his hands. “…What do you mean?”

Lin Su smiled. “Nothing, I just remembered.”

The person in front of him stopped talking, his breathing revealing his panic.

As the two were standing there, another voice came from behind. “Xiao An!”

Turning around, they saw a rich kid had come over.

Seeing the situation, he immediately sized up Lin Su. “What are you trying to do now?”

Lin Su reached out, turned off the water, and turned to ask Song Jin’an, “Did I do anything?”

Song Jin’an said, “…Not really.” Remembering yesterday’s incident, he quickly and decisively added, “We just happened to run into each other. Really, it’s nothing!”

The rich kid provisionally believed him. “Oh. Then let’s go, back.”

Song Jin’an agreed and hurriedly left from in front of Lin Su.

After the two figures had walked away.

Xuenima popped out with a “Jie jie jie.” [As expected of you. One word from you can stop a child from crying at night.]

“…” Lin Su gave it a squeeze.

It pulled its little mouth free and changed the subject. [But, when did you meet Mr. and Mrs. Song?]

“Just bluffing him.”

Lin Su looked in the direction the person had left. “For ‘elders’ one has met a few times, most people will only have a vague impression. Let alone connecting them with someone who is ‘completely unrelated’.”

“Only someone like him, who knows the truth, will be overly conscious.”

[Then what’s next?]

“There are still two days before we disembark.”

Lin Su wiped his hands, full of enthusiasm. “Xiao He is still waiting for me. Of course, I’m going back to have a candlelight lunch.”

[…Heh!]

The whole luxury cruise ship was huge.

After lunch, Lin Su sunbathed by the open-air swimming pool. He didn’t run into that group of rich kids or the H University students again.

He lovingly watched Xuenima float in the water.

“I feel like floating in there too.”

He Zhenling ignored his corpse-like description. “Didn’t you not bring swim trunks?”

Lin Su said, “They sell them on the cruise ship.”

He Zhenling glanced over and let out a faint, scoffing laugh. “Is my heart too narrow, not enough for you to make waves?”

Lin Su said gently, “Your heart is too fiery. I want to find a cooler place.”

“Heh… it’s currently getting cooler.”

“You’re still so humorous.”

After a few flirty exchanges, he ultimately didn’t get in the water because he was too sleepy to move.

…

The sky gradually darkened, the surrounding sea a deep blue.

The two went back to the restaurant for dinner.

Just as they came out, they ran into a hurried Hua Xi. Seeing the two of them, she looked as if she had seen her saviors.

“Junior Lin, Mr. He!”

Lin Su stopped. “What’s wrong?”

Hua Xi said urgently, “Zhou Li is missing. We agreed to check in with the group. He didn’t show up, and he’s not answering his phone. We’re looking for him everywhere.”

Lin Su took out his phone and checked. Zhou Li hadn’t sent him a message either. With the previous incident, Zhou Li wouldn’t leave on his own. He was most likely “taken” somewhere.

He subconsciously touched his pocket. …Ah, he didn’t bring his compass.

He put his phone away and said to Hua Xi, “You guys don’t get separated either. We’ll help look.” He then said to He Zhenling, “Split up?”

He Zhenling said, “Mm,” and turned to leave.

Lin Su didn’t delay either. He thought for a moment and went straight to the bar upstairs. The lights in the restaurant-bar were flowing. A group of rich kids were playing cards in a booth.

Seeing him come over, they were all stunned. “Huh?”

Lin Su got straight to the point. “My friend is missing. The tall, tan one who bares his teeth. Have you seen him?”

“…”

The group looked at each other. “No.”

He glanced at Song Jin’an, who also looked surprised.

…Looks like it wasn’t him this time.

Confirming who was behind it, Lin Su turned and left. Just as he was leaving the bar, he was suddenly called out to.

“Hey! That, you…”

Turning his head, he saw it was a familiar rich kid.

Le Jiawei looked at him a couple of times and said, “Your friend, I ran into him in the corridor earlier. He looked a bit out of it. I thought he had been drinking.”

He emphasized, “Anyway, you should check all the corners. I just wanted to say it has nothing to do with us!”

Lin Su thought for two seconds, said “Okay,” and left.

From behind him, a huffy voice came. “…You’re not even going to thank me!”

He had already walked out of the corridor in a few steps, his clothes fluttering. “Nima, isn’t he just proving his innocence? Why should I thank him?”

[No idea.]

“Forget it, it’s not important.”

Lin Su came out and found himself on the central deck. Looking out, the entire luxury cruise ship was like a behemoth, and people standing in the middle seemed tiny.

“From the sound of it, it’s likely his food was tampered with.”

The cruise ship was under the control of the person behind the scenes. This kind of thing was impossible to guard against. Fortunately, they had the check-in system, so it was discovered in time.

He sent a message to He Zhenling: Found him?

[Ling]: No, but there are multiple magnetic field interferences.

Lin Su narrowed his eyes. Destroyed one, and there are backups?

He put his phone away and shook his head. “Time is tight. I didn’t want to do this.”

[?] Xuenima was on alert. [What are you going to do?]

“They’ve set up so many arrays. I can only disperse them all at once.”

A hand took off the tassel pendant and hung it on his collar.

Palm facing up, he suddenly gathered his power—

A fierce wind suddenly whipped up all around, carrying the waves, and the huge cruise ship rocked violently!

The mirrors in the rooms and the decorations in high places all shook, shifting dramatically.

The heavy oil painting fell to the ground with a thud!

A thin layer of gold floated in Lin Su’s eyes, his outer robe fluttering wildly. He raised a hand.

“Let the waves rise—!”

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Author’s Note:

Kun: (raises hand) (casts spell) Whoosh—

Big Bird He: …Turns out you can be even more of a wave-maker.

Boss Jin (in horror): Nooo

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