Chapter 059: Delusional Disorder

But Yang Huaijun was not discouraged! Who was that person? If such a simple test could expose him, it would be a waste to have always regarded him as a god-like figure.

"Xiao Song, I can understand if you're a bit slow, but why is your captain also so jumpy?" Lin Yi, since he had been seen by Yang Huaijun, no longer hid and instead raised his head: "Sigh, it seems your work pressure is really too high. You should seek psychological treatment to relieve the stress!"

"Why don't you admit it?" Yang Huaijun completely ignored Lin Yi's attempts to divert attention, grabbed his shoulders excitedly, and shook him hard: "I'm Hound? Don't you recognize me?"

Song Lingshan was about to refute Lin Yi, but suddenly heard Yang Huaijun call himself "Hound" and her eyes widened! What was this all about? Could it be that Captain Yang was under too much pressure and started to babble?

"Ah, you see, Xiao Song, he's suffering from severe delusional disorder, imagining himself as an animal!" Lin Yi shook his head: "And, he even thinks I'm an animal when he sees me..."

Song Lingshan's face was filled with black lines. Captain Yang was usually steady and wise. What was wrong with him today?

If he wasn't sure before, now Yang Huaijun was 100% certain that the person in front of him was the one he was looking for! Those difficult times, the comrades who shared hardships, the friendship forged in such circumstances—how could Yang Huaijun possibly mistake him?

Especially Lin Yi's current tone and his unique sense of humor further confirmed for Yang Huaijun that the person in front of him was indeed him! Suddenly, a thought flashed in Yang Huaijun's mind: Could it be that he was on a special mission and couldn't reveal his identity?

That's it! It's very likely! Considering the level of the mission they had carried out back then, Lin Yi's current behavior was not surprising!

"Xiao Song, hand him over to me. I'll handle this case personally." Yang Huaijun grabbed Lin Yi's arm without hesitation, as if afraid he would run away.

"Ah... Okay..." Song Lingshan didn't understand why Yang Huaijun was so concerned about Lin Yi's matter and was acting so strangely, but she habitually obeyed his orders.

Yang Huaijun didn't have time to chat with Song Lingshan. He directly pulled Lin Yi's hand and quickly headed towards the office building. Lin Yi followed behind with a bitter smile, knowing that he couldn't avoid this.

"Bang!" The office door was closed and locked from the inside by Yang Huaijun. Although he understood that for that person, even being thrown into prison wouldn't stop him from getting out.

Lin Yi sat down on the sofa in Yang Huaijun's office: "Captain Yang, right? What do you want? You know, it's broad daylight, and two men being locked in an office... if it gets out... sigh! You know, I'm still a high school student..."

"Enough, there's no one else here. My office is soundproof. You know my nickname is Hound, which means I have strong investigative and counter-investigative skills. No one could install a bug here without me noticing!" Yang Huaijun turned his attention to Lin Yi, his eyes fixed on him, speaking word by word.

"Are you serious? You really want to do something with me?" Lin Yi widened his eyes innocently.

"Stop pretending, Arno, you know what I'm talking about!" Yang Huaijun said seriously.

"Sorry, you've got the wrong person. I'm not Arno, and I don't know what you're talking about." Lin Yi shrugged.

"I won't be mistaken!" Yang Huaijun's expression suddenly became agitated. He leaped in front of Lin Yi and shook his shoulders hard: "Eagle, are you avoiding something? Why don't you admit your identity?"

Lin Yi was somewhat indifferent. Was he really avoiding something? Those war-torn years, the absolute trust between comrades... and that stunning beauty with the sad, broken eyes... made Lin Yi's heart suddenly constrict.

"Xiao Ning has been looking for you all these years!" Yang Huaijun's face twisted, and Lin Yi's denial made his emotions even more abnormal.

"Xiao Ning... who is she?" Lin Yi felt as if his heart was being pierced by a needle, but his expression remained calm.

"You—!" Yang Huaijun's eyes turned bloodshot, and he glared at Lin Yi: "Are you trying to avoid it? You'll ruin her life!"

Suddenly, Yang Huaijun clutched his chest, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead like rain. His face turned pale and twisted, and his body trembled uncontrollably...

"What's wrong with you!" Lin Yi was startled. Yes, he could deny everything, but this former comrade, someone he could entrust his life to, Lin Yi couldn't ignore.

Yang Huaijun struggled to pull a bottle of medicine from his shirt pocket, opened it with trembling hands, and took a pill. After a moment, his face eased slightly, but he still panted heavily.

Lin Yi glanced at the label on the medicine bottle, which turned out to be a potent imported sedative and painkiller. His face changed: "Why are you taking this kind of medicine?"

Yang Huaijun's physical condition was well-known to Lin Yi. He was as strong as a bull and shouldn't have any hidden illnesses, but now...

"You... finally admit it?" Although Yang Huaijun's face was still pale, a long-lost smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Let's not talk about that for now. What's wrong with your body?" Lin Yi didn't deny it anymore and helped Yang Huaijun sit on the sofa.

"I'm not that delicate, I'm fine!" Yang Huaijun grinned, and it was clear he was very happy: "Eagle, I knew I didn't get it wrong. Although you've grown taller over the past two years and your eyes have lost some of their sharpness, becoming more reserved, I still recognized you!"

"Alright, I admit it. Tell me, what's wrong with you? And why did you retire? Isn't the organization you belonged to a lifelong commitment?" Lin Yi couldn't imagine what had happened to Yang Huaijun over the past two years!

Although he still looked strong on the surface, Lin Yi noticed a hint of illness on his face. Old Lin was a well-known village doctor, and Lin Yi had inherited his medical skills.

"I retired!" Yang Huaijun smiled: "Because I was injured and can no longer carry out high-risk missions, so I transferred to the local police force."

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