Chapter 7.19 – Regarding Hypnotism

Afraid that Meng Ze's thoughts would run wild, Xiang Han quickly let go of the blankets and straightened his back. However, before he could go back, Meng Ze had already rushed forward to tightly embrace him, as if holding a long-lost treasure.

He also froze for a second before hugging Meng Ze back and said softly, "Meng Ze, let's stop hurting each other and just be together, okay?"

"Okay…" Meng Ze's voice was very soft and hoarse. He continued to hold Xiang Han tightly, as if he never wanted to let him go.

"I won't restrict you any more. As long as you're safe and sound… you can do whatever you want."

They held each other for a long time. When they finally parted, Meng Ze's gaze chased after Xiang Han without hesitation.

Once Xiang Han was done putting away the blankets, he helplessly explained, "Don't think too much. I was just… ordering delivery."

He believed that compared to having Meng Ze think he wanted to jump off to escape, it was better to confess about his delivery.

Previously, things had happened too quickly. He only thought that Meng Ze's thoughts may run wild if he knew that Xiang Han could contact the outside world. But he also forgot that he could use this to help Meng Ze understand he truly loved him.

After some consideration, Xiang Han came up with this idea.

However, Meng Ze evidently did not believe him. He shook his head. "There's no device here."

"Wait for me."

He ran back into the bathroom and shut the door before Meng Ze came over. He then went into the space and took out the delivery boxes.

With the lesson he'd just learnt, Meng Ze didn't allow Xiang Han to leave his sight for a single second and hurriedly chased after him. Once he reached the restroom, he raised a hand to knock on the door, but the door had already been opened.

Xiang Han pulled out two oily plastic boxes and put them in front of him. "Look, this is the MaLa crayfish I bought. Do you believe me now?"

Meng Ze was stunned, his gaze falling on the boxes and the numerous pincers.

Xiang Han also looked at him and remarked regretfully, "I left the pincers for the last, but didn't expect you'd come back so soon…"

He was somewhat embarrassed as he said this.

Meng Ze had only just noticed, at this point in time, the remnants of brown gravy at the corner of his mouth.

"How did you… contact the store?" Meng Ze asked with great difficulty.

Xiang Han had not yet thought of a way to answer since he could not expose the system.

However, he wasn't worried. He simply brushed across this topic, "That's not the point. The point is that I can contact others, yet I haven't left all this time. Do you know why?"

"W…Why?" A single ray of hope emerged in his heart, but he dared not be sure.

Xiang Han inched closer and after leaving an oily mark on Meng Ze's face, he said in exasperation, "Because I love you. When will you finally believe me?"

Meng Ze asked with great difficulty, "But, you've been…"

"Cooperating with you. Who told you to engage in such abusive thoughts?" Xiang Han replied with exasperation and explained, "Also, there were so many people around when we went for a stroll. I could have shouted for help any time, but in fact, I was looking at you the whole time. Didn't you feel it?"

"R-Really?" Meng Ze's mind was thrown into disarray. However, he couldn't deny that it was happiness he felt when he heard these words; In fact, he could hardly believe it.

"But the contract…"

"How about you immediately take one out. I'll sign it right now."

"N-No need." Meng Ze shook his head and hesitated. "Even if you don't say this, I won't lock you up any longer."

Thinking that he still did not believe him, Xiang Han continued, "I can even order delivery, do you think I can't call the police…"

"No, I mean when I saw the blanket, I already decided. I'm afraid… of really hurting you."

In reality, an absurd thought had crossed his mind the moment he thought of the possibility of Xiang Han leaving. He wanted to create an exquisite chain to lock this person by his side forever.

He knew it wasn't normal and that he shouldn't continue. He was afraid there would be a day when he hurt Xiang Han and become someone he no longer recognised.

He couldn't help hugging Xiang Han and trembled uncontrollably from the lingering panic.

Xiang Han was still holding onto the takeaway box. With this move, the gravy instantly spilled onto his pants but Meng Ze didn't seem to have noticed.

Xiang Han could feel his restlessness. He simply decided to toss the box aside to hold and gently comfort him.

In the virtual space, Big A sighed while shaking his head. [What a pity. There was nearly a resonance.]

From then on, Meng Ze no longer locked Xiang Han up and even bought him a new phone. However, when he recalled the crazy thought he had before, he felt anxious. Yet, he dared not tell Xiang Han about it and could only stew silently.

Xiang Han did not move out and quickly noticed his abnormality. "Is there… anything else you can't get over?"

Meng Ze shook his head with a forced smile. "There's nothing. Go to sleep."

Xiang Han immediately knew something was up. He sat down and asked seriously, "It's better if you say it. What if you endure it for too long and begin to let your thoughts run wild…"

These words made Meng Ze hesitate a little.

He suddenly asked, "Xiao Han, I didn't believe you before and even locked you up. Do you think… I'm abnormal?"

"Huh?" Xiang Han paused for a moment, "Not really. I was a little angry at first since you wouldn't listen to anything I said. But later on, I actually could understand since I did deceive you…"

Meng Ze shook his head, evidently not willing to be comforted.

Xiang Han wanted to continue his explanation, but was interrupted by his phone ringing. It was the female lead.

He glanced at Meng Ze before picking it up.

Xin Lu Yao's tone was filled with caution when she spoke. "Is it… Xiao Han?"

"Yeah, it's me."

Xin Lu Yao let out a breath of relief. "Why are you only picking my call now? I called you so many times before."

Xiang Han eyed Meng Ze as he said, "My phone is spoiled. I just got a new one."

"Oh, that's right, how are things between you and President Meng? Has he seen a doctor yet? I thought about it more and feel there's something wrong. He hasn't been coming to the office often and you also haven't shown up for awhile. He hasn't done anything to you, has he? I read on Baidu…"

Xiang Han shot up immediately once he heard this to put some distance between him and Meng Ze. "Nothing's wrong, I've been resting at home. I'm still busy, so I'll hang up first."

"Doctor?" Meng Ze looked pensive as he recalled Xiang Han's expression while on the phone previously. He began to grow sad. "Back then… did you already think I was pretty abnormal?"

"Don't overthink it. Xin Lu Yao's words are all from Baidu and are hardly credible. You shouldn't listen to such messy things."

"No, you don't understand." Meng Ze shook his head while recalling the crazy idea he had and suddenly felt Xin Lu Yao's words were right. He should see a doctor.

The next day, Xiang Han followed him to the hospital with an exasperated look. "You really believe her words?"

Meng Ze denied it resolutely. "It's not just because of that."

"What other reasons are there?" Xiang Han asked in curiosity.

"Xiao Han, don't ask any more. In any case, I don't wish to hurt you."

"…"

When they arrived, Meng Ze went to the psychologist while Xiang Han remained outside.

Once he learnt that there would be some form of hypnosis, Xiang Han felt helpless. He asked Big A, [Do you think the doctor will be able to hypnotise him?]

[No way.] Big A's answer was resolute and straightforward. "You might have a better chance.]

[Me?] Xiang Han was stunned. [My spiritual force is only level F while the general is level S.]

[Ahem, Mr Xiang, according to the latest test, your spiritual force is currently at C-. If the general is willing to cooperate with your treatment, you might succeed.]

[W-When did this happen?] Xiang Han was elated. Even though these words were exchanged via spiritual force, he couldn't help stammering.

[Probably when you were leaving the apocalyptic world. You frequently utilised your spiritual force in that world, so it upgraded quickly. Did I not tell you?] Big A was feeling guilty; he indeed seemed to have forgotten about this matter.

However, Xiang Han didn't seem to have heard anything. C-, this was extremely close to B-, the prerequisite for enrolment into the Federation's Military Science Institute. Did this mean he would be a step closer to his dream once he put in more effort?

Moreover, he heard that General Xavier had graduated from there… ahem, in any case, Xiang Han was overjoyed.

When Meng Ze came out, he saw Xiang Han sitting on the bench with a silly grin and felt his mood soar. He walked forward and stopped before Xiang Han, asking helplessly, "What are you thinking of that made you so happy?"

"I… nothing." Xiang Han returned to his senses, glee lingering in his eyes. "How was it?"

Speaking of this, Meng Ze shook his head. His smile receded, "The doctor said I'm shutting in my feelings. It'll be difficult for me to open up, so he suggested the psychiatrist."

"That must be because his skills are lacking." Xiang Han waved a hand self-confidently, "I've also learnt hypnosis. I'll help you once we go back."

When Big A saw that he wanted to try, he reminded Xiang Han, [Be careful. The general doesn't have his memories but his spiritual force is still much higher than yours. If he accidentally counterattacks, you may encounter some problems.]

[Uh…]

Meng Ze didn't take Xiang Han's words to heart, but with Xiang Han's insistence, he cooperated. In the beginning, there wasn't much success, but after some time, Xiang Han actually succeeded once.

Under the compelling force of his spiritual force, Meng Ze said the words 'I want a chain'. At this moment, he abruptly woke up.

Xiang Han didn't notice and continued to probe, "What do you want a chain for?"

Meng Ze opened his eyes and stared at him in shock.

This made Xiang Han freeze before he clenched his fists. "How did you wake up?"

"You really know about hypnosis?" Meng Ze was even more shocked than he was.

"Ahem, just average, but definitely more than the doctor you saw," Xiang Han humbly said.

Meng Ze suddenly recalled the suggestion the doctor had given to him the day he went to the psychiatrist. That was to tell his lover about his innermost thoughts.

He hesitated for a long time before coming to a decision. "No need to continue, I'll tell you."