Chapter 153 - Questioning Li Shen Wen (2/2)
”My cup of tea is worth more than what you have. Besides, who would want your dirty money? You want to live? Then answer properly and I'll consider whether you deserve this chance.” Professor Luo Xia put his teacup down carefully and grinned at her.
Hearing his words, Zhi Hei ordered his guards to untie the cloth that is blocking her eyes. She blinked multiple times to adapt to the lighting. Once she saw them, her originally scared expression calmed down as if it was the aftermath of a storm.
”Oh, it's you.” She almost laughed when she recognized the faces in front of her.
”I'm not surprised that you know who I am, but I do want to give you a warning. Don't expect yourself to get out of here alive just because you have things that I might be interested in. Your reaction gave your arrogance away. Too unfortunate, but that type of confidence should be used elsewhere instead.”
Professor Luo Xia answered indifferently after seeing her steady emotions. On the other hand, her confidence wavered when she heard his words because his words were exactly what she had on her mind.
She expected him to be affected at least a little bit by her calmness, but her plan backfired. Instead, she's the one caught in a tornado mess in her mind. Should she tell the truth if they ask for information? Or should she lie?
”Oh, and don't think about lying to me. I have many ways of detecting truth from lies. I also have many ways of testing what you give me. If anything that you spit out doesn't match up to what I have on records, then you'll be trash. Useless to me.” Professor Luo Xia warned as he retrieved the iPad from Zhi Hei's hands.
”I'm not ready to answer anything.” She nervously stuttered.
”This isn't the police station nor is it a place where you have any rights to call a lawyer. Know your place and answer these inquiries well to win a prize. If not, suck up the punishments. I'm not waiting for even a second. Let's start.”
Zhi Hei nodded to his guards and they started attaching wires to her body. Once everything was stuck to parts of her body and in place, she had nowhere to run or look at. She bit her lips as if she was ready to not talk at all.
Zhi Hei leaned back carelessly and stretched, ”Oh, I forgot to tell you that the machine is not just a lie detector. Once you lie, you get zapped by electricity. So, watch what you say. Good luck, Mrs. Li”
Her blood reversed as her face drained from color. Not only did her limbs turn cold from fear; her teeth also peeled the chapped skin on her lips. That was when she saw her husband who was tied in another cell.
He clearly saw her, but didn't say anything this entire time. He only watched from where he was located. All he did was shake his head continuously at her direction and squinted at her as a warning. Since his mouth wasn't stuffed nor were his lips sealed by duct tape, there was no reason for him to keep quiet.
Meeting his gaze, her eyes swelled up. Instantly, her voice rasped, ”Hubby, why are you shaking your head? You heard them. Yet you...you..”
Cutting her off, Professor Luo Xia started with the interrogation process, ”First question, are you part of that inhumane project that involves kidnapping people with psychic abilities? Yes or no.”
She held in her tears and swallowed her saliva, ”No.” Hearing her response made Tian Guo Min smile and relax his tensed body. As for her, she was instantly electrified for a few seconds.
”Lied. There you go, a few seconds wasted on something this minor. Woman, testing the waters isn't played this way. If you are smart enough to think for yourself, you will tell the truth. By the way, your husband's type of men is the least trustworthy in terms of loyalty. Therefore, before you answer, think about whether he wouldbe willing to do the same if he was in your position. Of course, consider the other way around as well.” Professor Luo Xia maintained his smile as he watched her anxiety increase.
Li Shen Wen looked at the elderly man in front of her and then at her husband, who was still shaking his head. This time he even mouthed, ”Don't do it.” Though she wavered for a second from his words, she persist her choice and faced him directly.
”Don't waste my time. Hurry and ask the rest of those questions.” She closed her eyes as if she was ready to accept her fate. If her fate was to meet death, then she would suck it up honorably.
*BOOK TITLE FOR LILY AND LIN QUE'S NOVEL IS BELOW*
Novel title: Love at First Gaze