Chapter 696 - Twisted Beyond Repair (1/2)

”Master, we are here.”

The voice of his butler made Lu Jin wake up from reminiscing.

He glanced at the window.

The rain had become heavier and a mist covered the surface of the window. Amidst the blurry images, an ordinary-looking police station was in sight.

The recollection of memories gave him a bitter taste in the mouth.

In the end, he was not able to keep that promise.

”Master.”

The butler had prepared the umbrella and opened the door for him.

Lu Jin pushed down the bitter feeling in his heart and got off of the car.

With the butler, he walked into the police station. His entrance to the police station and to the underground was smooth sailing. A person in officer attire was already waiting for them and escorted them all the way in while bypassing certain areas.

When Lu Jin got the address from Xiong Zhi and Linfeng, he prepared everything beforehand.

In this country, the only force that could enter such a strict area under the government was the founding legendary families…. Or certain forces of equal power and influence. Generally, as long as these groups did not do anything that would harm the national interest, the leaders would close one eye to this.

Lu Jin only had half an hour to access the underground prison without the national investigation staff knowing. If he was given more time, he would definitely take Gunan right away from this place.

Too bad, his preparations were insufficient.

But everything must work out somehow tomorrow.

The person they had contact with led them underground. They stopped at a certain cell where Gunan was staying.

The facility became stricter because tomorrow would be Gunan's court trial. However, Lu Jin used all of his connections and gave out all he could to have this short time with Gunan.

”You'll have thirty minutes maximum. I'll knock on the door if something happens. Then you have to leave immediately.”

The butler gave a nod to the person in contact and handed him a cheque.

Lu Jin entered the room alone.

Gunan was sitting on the bed and staring at the wall. He was finally wearing the prisoner's clothing which he had refused to wear before.

His back was on the entrance. His hand was cuffed on the bed. He did not even move when he heard the door opening.

”Gunan.”

A familiar cold voice which unexpectedly contained warmth reached Gunan's ears. The man trembled and turned around.

His face was filled with shock. Then it became firm.

”Ah Jin. Did father ask you to see me? No. That's unlikely.” Gunan answered his own question. He asked another question. ”How did you know that I am here?”

Lu Jin did not answer him. ”How are you doing?”

Gunan shrugged. ”It felt bad. But it's just confinement. I've gone through worse stuff than this, did you forget?”

Lu Jin stared at Gunan's placid face.

Gunan did not show extreme emotions unlike what Lu Jin had expected. However, Lu Jin knew Gunan more than his own brother. Seeing the dark light in his friend's eyes, he knew that Gunan was calm just before the explosion.

Perhaps something happened during the custody that made Gunan behave like this.

Over the years, the two of them changed so much. Lu Jin was no longer the cheerful child that he once was, nor was Gunan the same innocent and helpless child running in the slums.