But seeing Luo Fei was extremely calm.

Lin Zimo, on the other hand, pressed her lips together.

Somewhat hesitantly, she said.

"Mr. Luo, I'm not really sure, but if I had to say it, I think it's intuition?"

As Lin Zimo spoke, her gaze dimmed.

However, Luo Fei smiled and asked back.

"Miss Lin, do you know about the suspension bridge effect?"

Hearing him ask that.

Lin Zimo shook her head hesitantly.

"Mr. Luo, I honestly don't know..."

"To put it simply, it's because you thought he was a bad person who might harm you before, so you were afraid. But now that you've understood the real situation, you realize he wasn't a bad person, but rather a pretty good guy."

"This gives you a sense of guilt. You subconsciously interpret this guilt as having an unusual relationship with him because your heart races, your face might turn red, and you might even find it hard to speak."

At this point, Luo Fei paused.

Lin Zimo suddenly said in surprise.

"Mr. Luo, what are you saying? He's decades older than me. He could be my father. How could I possibly like him?"

She looked at Luo Fei with some disdain.

The other party explained with a hint of amusement.

"Miss Lin, you've misunderstood. I wasn't saying you fell in love with him."

"After all, having an unusual relationship with him doesn't necessarily mean admiration. Maybe you see him as family, or perhaps as a senior."

Luo Fei's serious demeanor.

Made Lin Zimo suddenly realize.

"Is that so?"

"Yes, if you don't believe me, you can ask your parents. Did Mr. Jin hold you when you were very young?"

Luo Fei's reminder sparked something in Lin Zimo.

She also suddenly understood.

"Mr. Luo, is that the reason? I was wondering why I didn't feel anything was wrong before, turns out it's because of this?"

Seeing Lin Zimo with a mix of disbelief and realization, as if everything suddenly made sense.

Luo Fei also gave an ambiguous response.

"Miss Lin, you're right. So you should ask your parents if that's the case. If it is, then you likely misunderstood Mr. Jin."

Luo Fei's reminder.

Made Lin Zimo nod repeatedly.

"Mr. Luo, thank you so much, really. If it weren't for your reminder, I might not have realized this."

Seeing Lin Zimo hesitating a bit.

A hint of gratitude appeared in her dark eyes.

Luo Fei also comforted her.

"Miss Lin, if you have no further confusion, I'd suggest you withdraw the case so Mr. Jin can be free from detention."

"Additionally, you might try to get closer to him. See what his intentions towards you really are."

Before this, Lin Zimo had never thought of doing such things.

Let alone get close to Mr. Jin, just looking at him more made her uncomfortable.

But now, she subconsciously nodded in agreement.

"I can give it a try."

Seeing her face full of seriousness, as if she had decided to do so.

Luo Fei asked in slight surprise.

"Miss Lin, I didn't expect you'd be willing to try and foster a friendly relationship with him? That's quite rare."

But hearing Luo Fei say this.

Lin Zimo blushed a little and pursed her lips.

"Mr. Luo, you're flattering me."

"I just want to get to the bottom of it. And from how things stand now, I probably won't get any answers from my parents, so I have to figure things out myself."

Seeing Lin Zimo hesitating a bit.

Clearly being stubborn.

Luo Fei laughed as well.

"Lin Zimo, I know you're actually very kind and inherently gentle. There are many things that can be solved as long as you communicate."

"So I hope you can approach it with an open mind."

Luo Fei said this, but Lin Zimo pouted. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"Mr. Luo, why does your statement sound so awkward?"

"It's like I made a mistake, did something horrific, and now I have to seek Mr. Jin's forgiveness."

"No, that wasn't my intention at all, don't get the wrong idea."

Luo Fei said, quickly waving his hand.

Lin Zimo also quickly signed the contract.

...

"Oh my poor daughter. How could such a terrible thing happen to you?"

"This is such a family misfortune."

Just at that moment.

Luo Fei and his team heard.

Crying coming from a short distance away.

Which made Luo Fei feel a bit surprised.

"Miss Lin, once you've signed, you can leave."

"I have other matters to attend to, so I won't keep you longer."

"...Oh, okay, thank you, Mr. Luo."

Lost in thought, Lin Zimo was momentarily absent-minded.

But hearing Luo Fei call her back.

She finally came to her senses.

Quickly agreeing.

Moments later.

As Luo Fei exited the room.

He saw.

At that moment, a pair of parents was sobbing at the door of the Serious Crime Unit's office.

Seeing them so agitated.

Luo Fei was also quite curious.

"Why are you two suddenly crying? Did something happen?"

Seeing Luo Fei ask in such a bewildered way.

The two parents quickly explained.

"Officer, you must stand up for our daughter!"

"Just a few mornings ago, she disappeared. When we heard the news again, it was about her death!"

The parents' words took Luo Fei by surprise.

"Your daughter? She's gone? Is she the girl found in the hotel room?"