PFC Chapter 1141 What could possibly be so difficult for him to protect himself?
Chapter 1141 What could possibly be so difficult for him to protect himself?
Xu Tian confirmed her suspicions from her instantaneous reaction and continued, his tone softening but pressing further: "You're afraid of causing him trouble."
But have you thought about this? We've been captured by Kagesa. Even if we're rescued by this unknown Japanese officer today, what will happen in the future?
Who is Kagesa Yoshiaki? He's a venomous snake; once he bites, he won't let go easily.
Once he sets his sights on us, he won't let it go.
We managed to escape today, but what about tomorrow?
What about the day after tomorrow? He can save us once, but can he save us every time?
What if he can't save them, or... he doesn't want to save them anymore?
He paused briefly, giving Shen Suqiu time to process what he had said, and then continued to analyze in that calm, almost cruel tone: "If you don't explain things clearly, I'll be like a blind man walking on the edge of a cliff."
I don't know where the danger comes from, who I can rely on, or who I must be wary of.
If something happens again in the future, and I don't even know where the problem lies, how can I help you?
How can we protect ourselves? Are we supposed to rely on this sudden stroke of "luck" every time?
His words were like a precise scalpel, dissecting layer by layer the psychological defenses that Shen Suqiu had built with fear and loyalty.
Every word he said struck at her most fearful points: fear of the future, concern for her own and her loved ones' safety, and uncertainty about the limitations of "that person's" abilities.
Yes, Section Chief Itai saved them this time, but what about next time?
The Shadow Agency will not let them get away with this.
If my cousin knows nothing, he might not even know which way to run next time danger comes.
The struggle in Shen Suqiu's eyes grew more and more intense.
She looked at Xu Tian. Her cousin's gaze was calm and deep, containing no curiosity to explore secrets, only heavy worry and a firm "Tell me, and I can help you" attitude.
He is a family member you can trust.
Is she really going to keep this from him forever, especially given the ever-present threat of danger?
"Cousin, I..." Shen Suqiu's lips trembled, her heart pounding.
Reason and discipline were screaming "Don't say it," but emotions and concerns for her cousin's safety were surging like a tidal wave against the dam.
She recalled the solemnity and trust Ye Runqing showed when he told her the secret, and also the cold and violent figure of Banji Yudai, who ultimately led them away from the den of demons.
Say or don't say?
Outside the door, Yudai Itai leaned against the cold, rough wall, his arms crossed, his fingers unconsciously tapping his upper arm.
His pimple-covered face was now shrouded in gloom, devoid of any expression, except for his taut jawline and slightly narrowed eyes, which revealed his extreme displeasure.
Through a not-so-thick wooden door, the intermittent conversation inside reached his ears with crystal clarity.
He hadn't expected that this female student named Shen Suqiu had such a fragile psychological defense. Xu
Tian didn't even use any drastic methods, no threats, no intimidation. He just used a calm, homely tone to patiently guide her, peeling back the layers little by little, and somehow managed to sway her to this extent.
This Xu Tian is truly extraordinary; no wonder Ying Zuozhenzhao cares so much about him.
Behind those eyes, which are always lowered and seem indifferent to everything, lies far more than the mundane life of an ordinary citizen.
This ability to see into people's hearts, spot their weaknesses, and guide the conversation is as if it were done by someone with professional training.
And then there's that terrifying, silent sense of oppression...
A surge of irritation welled up in Itai Yudai's heart, along with a hint of annoyance at Ye Runqing's "big mouth".
These young people involved in the student movement have plenty of enthusiasm but lack experience, and their discipline is even more worrying!
How could such an important secret be revealed so easily? Even if the other party seemed like a reliable comrade! Now look what's happened, he's the one who's caused this mess and has to clean it up.
He could have pushed the door open immediately and interrupted the dangerous conversation in a more forceful manner.
But a strange mix of criticism and anger at his lack of ambition made him suppress his impulse.
He wanted to see where Shen Suqiu's bottom line really was.
He wanted to know just how much of a "big mouth" Ye Runqing, that stupid woman, was, and how many people she had leaked her secrets to.
He also wanted to see just how much Xu Tian could get out of Shen Suqiu.
Knowing yourself and your enemy is crucial to deciding your next move: should you completely shut them down, or... use them for something else?
In the cell, Xu Tian saw Shen Suqiu's eyes wavering violently and knew that the time was almost right.
Xu Tian glanced at the door, a complex expression flashing in his eyes. He stopped pressing for the name and instead adopted a seemingly gentler, but actually more focused, approach:
“Suqiu, I know you have your difficulties.” His voice was gentler, filled with understanding: “Some things are beyond our control, I know.”
But you must understand that some things cannot be hidden just because you want to.
Especially in this world, in this place.
He slightly raised his chin, gesturing towards the cell and the potential eavesdroppers outside the door.
“We are like a leaf adrift at sea now. A wave could come and sweep us away and we don’t know where we’ll end up. The person who saved us,” he said cautiously, without using any title, “is like another, slightly larger leaf. He might be able to shield us from the wind for a while, but he himself could be overturned by an even bigger wave at any moment.”
You're pinning all your hopes on a leaf that can barely survive itself—isn't that dangerous?
Shen Suqiu's breathing became rapid. Xu Tian's words were like heavy hammer blows, striking her already fragile nerves.
Section Chief Itai... can't even protect himself?
Is that possible? But he was, after all, a Japanese officer, a section chief... a section chief at the Military Police Headquarters!
A section chief capable of blowing up the North China Garrison Command... how could he possibly be in any precarious situation himself?
“Tell me what happened,” Xu Tian continued in his calm, strangely persuasive voice. “I may not be able to solve all the problems, but at least I will have an extra pair of eyes and be more careful.”
I know where the danger might come from, and I know which people and things I need to avoid.
Even if... even if something else happens, I won't be like a headless fly, not even knowing where to hide.
Are you right? "
His words were clear and logical, and every sentence resonated with Shen Suqiu's heart.
Yes, my cousin is right.
Section Chief Itai has a special identity and is certainly in a dangerous situation. Putting everything on him is a huge gamble.
If my cousin knows nothing, I might not only fail to save him next time danger comes, but I might also implicate him.
Tell him... at least let him be on his guard.
Besides, just telling my cousin my name... should... be okay, right?
Her cousin was the person in the world least likely to harm her.
Under the dual pressure of Xu Tian's seemingly calm but actually sharp words and her own deep concern for the safety of her loved ones, Shen Suqiu's inner defenses finally cracked.