Pretending To Be A Boss

"Actually, I have a way to deceive Li Zheng, but I can't deceive you. I understand the mind of a genius. So even if you've only heard my voice once, I believe you would recognize me," Tang Xian said.

"Yu has already told me everything. I know why you're here, don't worry, I won't say anything," Song Que said.

Tang Xian shook his head and said:

"The identity of Masked Chopper Hero, if revealed, would only cause me some minor trouble, and the Evolution Zone isn't too much of a hassle for me. I'm not here for that."

"Then what are you here for?" Song Que frowned.

His tone was always cold.

"I need you to tell me about some of your special conditions these days."

"What special conditions?"

Tang Xian spoke directly:

"The influence the Clown had on you, I looked into it afterwards. The Clown can twist a person's character, change a person's will, but what he did to you was most unique."

Song Que was startled.

No one else noticed this detail, but Tang Xian did.

"How did you know?"

"I don't like to ignore problems, allowing them to grow, and eventually become an unsolvable trouble. Especially if that trouble is you."

Listning to Tang Xian's words, Song Que mockingly said:

"He nearly drove me mad with a few words, but you can easily defeat him. The strength you've shown means you don't need to worry about me."

"Besides, I like Li Xiaoyu. Although I agreed to her request, I haven't given up pursuing her. I just refused a loveless arranged marriage, but it doesn't mean there's no possibility between her and me in the future."

Song Que stared at Tang Xian:

"I am your rival in love. Moreover, among those who declared Masked Chopper Hero a wanted criminal, I was one of them. No matter how you look at it, you shouldn't be sitting across from me."

Tang Xian smiled and said:
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"The Clown indeed changed some of your traits, the first time I met you, you seemed a bit shy."

"As for convicting Masked Chopper Hero, the version I know is different than what you've said. I've heard that when everyone, even Li Zheng agreed to put out a warrant for me, it was only you who was struggling against it."

Song Que fell silent.

Tang Xian continued:

"Song Que, if the world is as I suspect, I will face many enemies in the future, many terrible creatures. But among them, I don't wish to include you. There is something I wanted to be clear on before coming to you."

"What is it?"

"The Clown said that because of my existence, you've gained something you lacked—jealousy. What I want to tell you is, I'm not worth your jealousy."

Song Que's eyes were complex as he looked at Tang Xian.

Tang Xian said:

"Every ten-gifted individual in human history has made significant contributions to human civilization; they are true heroes. To me, you will undoubtedly be one of them."

Tang Xian's words caught Song Que by surprise. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond.

After a long time, Song Que slowly said:

"I can feel a voice in my mind, getting clearer and clearer. Tang Xian, what if you're wrong about me?"

"Then I would be... very sad. After all, you're the first friend I wanted to make an effort to befriend."

Song Que showed a look of surprise.

Tang Xian's tone was calm and serious, speaking as if revealing a minor, yet inevitably true, triviality.

After a while, Song Que started to laugh softly, with a bit of the silly naivety he hadn't shown in a long time.