Wei Xun stepped forward, instantly closing the distance between them. His gaze carried a certain pressure.
“What kind of ‘premonition’ lets a person be so precise with time and place? Even having protective gear ready?”
His eyes fell on the canvas bag from which she had taken out the masks, then casually lifted back to her, as if waiting to see how she planned to continue making things up.
Faced with his slightly aggressive stare, Lin Mi instinctively tightened her grip on the strap of her bag, yet her eyes did not retreat in the slightest.
The more critical the moment, the more she couldn’t show even a hint of guilt or fear.
Lin Mi gave a small smile, lifted her chin, and looked at him with deliberate mystery.
“If I said I can foresee the future… would you believe me?”
Someone like Wei Xun was bound to be meticulous, sharp, and suspicious. Even though she had tried her best to make her actions appear reasonable, they really couldn’t withstand a deep investigation.
After all, this was an era of advanced digital information.
For someone wealthy and influential like him, digging out the truth behind something was as easy as breathing.
But metaphysics—now that was something different.
There were always things in this world that science couldn’t explain.
Since she had this “golden finger,” she had to make the best use of it. She couldn’t keep making up random excuses forever.
A lie repeated too often would eventually fall apart.
So instead of patching things up each time, it was better to build a persona from the very start—something that would naturally cover her “gift.”
And pretending to be someone from the metaphysical world?
That was quite a good idea.
Powerful, unpredictable, unfathomable.
Whether he believed it or not had nothing to do with her. She had given him an identity and a reason.
From now on, she wouldn’t waste time arguing with anyone who doubted her.
If they trusted her—they could make money together.
Simple as that.
Hearing her answer, Wei Xun was momentarily stunned. He clearly hadn’t expected such a response.
Yet seeing her calm, composed expression—nothing like someone telling a wild lie—he couldn’t help but doubt himself.
Could it be… true?
Honestly, he didn’t believe in such old-fashioned superstitions.
But he knew that in the upper-class circles, many people valued them. They would spend large sums to hire so-called “masters” for advice.
He wasn’t someone who believed in fate—he only believed in himself.
But right now… her words shook him a little.
“I’ve said everything I should. Believe it or don’t—that’s up to you. The only reason I warned you today and even dragged you out of the fire was to repay the help you gave me that night. Nothing more.”
Lin Mi spoke righteously.
Her underlying meaning was simple:
If not for repaying that favor, she wouldn’t have bothered with him.
She certainly wouldn’t have risked her life.
If he hadn’t helped her that night, she wouldn’t have even offered a warning today.
Wei Xun naturally understood her implication.
Had he really been overthinking everything?
But on second thought, this woman’s background seemed very ordinary. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been bullied that night.
Given her circumstances, how could she possibly investigate his schedule so clearly?
She didn’t even have access to anyone around him. How could she have ulterior motives?
Wei Xun let go of the suspicion in his heart.
Maybe things really were as she said—not as complicated as he imagined.
If she had been sent by a hostile party, why would she risk her life to save him?
“Thank you for today. Good thing you came in time.”
With his doubts gone, his attitude shifted instantly—his tone sincere and gentle.
No matter what, she had saved his life.
“Well then, since you’re fine, I’ll get going.”
Seeing he no longer pressed her for answers, Lin Mi quietly exhaled.
Dealing with these high-level people with eight hundred layers of thoughts was truly exhausting.
“Is it convenient to add your WeChat? I’d like to treat you to a meal to thank you.”
As she was about to leave, Wei Xun instinctively blocked her path.
“Um… no need to be so polite. You helped me before too, so we’re even,” she said with a light smile.
Wei Xun, however, remained firm.
“That night was just a small thing—hardly worth mentioning. But today is different. You genuinely saved my life. They’re not the same.”
Seeing she was about to decline, he stepped closer.
“Or do you think treating you to a meal isn’t sincere enough? If so, I can go according to your—”
If he remembered correctly, those people at the dinner had called her “Miss Lin.”
“I’m not, I didn’t mean that.”
Lin Mi hurriedly waved her hands, unable to withstand his “refusal is not an option” aura. She pulled out her phone.
“Alright, let’s add through ‘Melody.’”
She had almost opened WeChat, but then remembered her system’s function. Her fingertip shifted and she opened the Melody app instead.
“Hm?” Wei Xun raised a brow.
This was the first time someone had asked to connect via the Melody app.
He rarely used it—occasionally just checked trending topics.
She really was quite unusual.
Just then, a medical staff member hurried over.
“Are either of you feeling unwell? Any coughing? Any injuries?”
Their conversation was cut off, and reality quickly came back— they had just escaped a fire.
Lin Mi coughed lightly and said to Wei Xun, “You should get checked. You inhaled a lot of smoke.”
“Then let’s both check.” Wei Xun nodded.
They followed the medical staff for a quick examination.
Yet throughout the process, Wei Xun’s gaze kept drifting to Lin Mi.
The suspicion was gone, but the doubts and curiosity remained.
Lin Mi, meanwhile, kept glancing toward the hotel still emitting smoke, her heart uneasy.
Would the outcome of the fire truly be different this time?
She had seen many people escape—especially the fourth-floor conference group who had been in the most danger originally.
Now all she could do was wait for the final results.
So, she sat down near the emergency area.
She wouldn’t feel at ease going home until the situation was confirmed.
Seeing her remain seated, Wei Xun also sat down beside her to wait.
He also suddenly remembered— his phone was still with Han Lin. Who knew where that guy had run off to?
Ten minutes later.
Lin Mi’s tightly held phone vibrated.
She immediately opened her system page—and sure enough, a notification popped up.
【Ding! Successfully completed a major positive intervention! Prevented severe potential casualties! Energy +500!】
【Ding! Successfully saved an important talent! Energy +300!】
【Ding! System balance: ¥18,241,100. Energy: 145 + 500 + 300 = 945 points!】
(End of this chapter)