Chapter 25
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Sister Sheng, My Only Sister
Li Xin's spirits were at an all-time low as they made their way back to the camp. He slumped in his seat, looking utterly dejected.
He felt a deep sense of injustice.
How could this be?
He was Iron Man, a superhero, destined to be the protagonist of his own story. How could there be so many reborn individuals suddenly appearing?
Who was the true protagonist of this world?
Li Xin was profoundly disappointed.
Mother Song cast a worried glance in his direction, while Father Song, with a calm demeanor, remarked, "He needs a setback to keep him from becoming too arrogant; this kid needs some discipline."
In the past, during their occasional meetings, Li Xin could still manage to put on a facade.
But now, with his newfound abilities, his immaturity was laid bare for all to see.
Having said this, Father Song turned his stern gaze towards Song Linlin and Li Huai—
"You two, as parents, how can you not educate your child properly? What are you busy with every day?"
The couple wanted to retort, but as soon as they opened their mouths, they fell silent once more.
Li Huai shot a glare at Li Xin.
Sheng An listened and nodded in agreement, "This kid indeed needs proper education. If you can't handle him, handing him over to the state is the best option."
Handing him over to the state now would mean serving the country.
If he did something bad in the future, handing him over to the state would mean...
Li Xin: "..."
He wanted to argue, but the Song family all glared at him, forcing him to hold his tongue.
He then secretly glared at Sheng An, gritting his teeth.
Clearly, he still harbored a grudge against her.
Sheng An pretended not to notice.
*
The car drove into the camp, and Sheng An led the group directly to the interrogation room.
This interrogation room was unlike the others; it had been specially modified by Hao Jingye's team the previous night. It was a unique interrogation room.
Their return was perfectly timed to make use of it.
Sheng An opened the door.
At first glance, the room appeared empty, with nothing inside.
But upon closer inspection, one could tell that the room was far from ordinary; from the walls to the floor, everything was specially designed.
Sheng An pointed inside, "Li Xin, go in and stay there for a while. I'll talk to your family and then come back for you."
Li Xin was defiant, "Why do I have to stay alone?"
Sheng An smiled slightly, "Because I said so."
With that, she raised her hand and pushed him inside.
Li Xin was furious and tried to resist.
Sheng An sneered, raising her hand again.
"Bang!"
With a loud noise, Li Xin was thrown in like a ragdoll.
The next moment, Sheng An decisively closed the door.
Painful howls came from inside, and Li Xin cursed, "Damn, how is this woman so strong?!"
Sheng An ignored him and led the Song family in another direction.
The Song family exchanged glances but remained silent.
—Li Xin indeed needed proper education.
Inside the interrogation room.
Once the pain subsided, Li Xin scanned the entire room.
It was empty, with nothing inside.
There wasn't even a light on.
The door was tightly sealed, looking very sturdy and difficult to open.
Li Xin sneered, "Huh, do you think locking me up will stop me?"
He realized he wasn't as unique as he had imagined.
But he was still different; as long as he didn't do anything drastic, the state wouldn't kill him. He was certain of that.
So, he wouldn't just stay here obediently!
If he really waited here, wouldn't that mean he was being controlled by that woman just now?
No way?!
Li Xin chuckled, a cunning look flashing in his eyes.
His body instantly transformed into a metal man, ready to pounce on the door...
"Ding!"
The light turned on.
Then—
He was sucked to the wall, stuck tightly.
Li Xin: "???"
He struggled a bit, but his body remained motionless, still stuck to the wall.
Li Xin was dumbfounded.
"What’s going on? I'm not Iron Man, how can I be attracted by a magnet?" he said incredulously.
From the four corners of the room, Sheng An's faint voice came through the surveillance—
"Who told you this is a magnet? The power of science is beyond your understanding, young man. Read more books."
Li Xin: "..."
Damn, was this woman mocking him again?
He was hanging on the wall, gritting his teeth, and suddenly turned back into a human.
"Bang!" He fell to the ground.
"Ouch!" Li Xin let out a miserable cry, his face contorted in pain.
His butt!
After a while, Li Xin recovered, looked at the surveillance, gritted his teeth, and was unwilling to give up...
So, he walked to the door.
This door had no lock and wasn't metal; he tried to manipulate it but failed.
Li Xin gritted his teeth and turned his hands into metal hammers, trying to smash the door.
Then—
He was sucked to the ceiling.
Hanging up there, Li Xin was dumbfounded again.
He blinked, looking down, a height of three meters, a hard floor...
If he fell, he'd be crippled.
Li Xin chickened out.
He angrily shouted at the surveillance, "Sheng An, let me down!!"
However, there was no response from the surveillance.
In another room, Sheng An smiled, very satisfied.
"What's wrong?" Song Linwei asked, puzzled.
Sheng An shook her head and cleared her throat, "Nothing, let's continue talking."
Inside the interrogation room.
Li Xin roared at the surveillance—
"Do you have the guts to never let me down?"
"If you have the ability, fight me fair and square. You're using tricks, I don't accept it!"
"Let me down!"
...
Half an hour later.
Li Xin gritted his teeth, "Let me down first, we can talk slowly."
One day, he would deal with that female villain severely!
An hour later.
Li Xin wilted, "You can't hang me here forever, right? Hey, Sheng An, are you there?"
Two hours later.
Li Xin was dejected, "Okay, okay, I give in, tell me, what do you want?"
Three hours later.
Li Xin was desperate, "Sheng An!!"
Four hours later.
Li Xin was parched, weakly, "I give up, Sheng An."
Five hours later.
Li Xin was weak, "I was wrong, Sister Sheng, my sister, my only sister..."
...
Sheng An chatted with the Song family for a long time.
Afterwards, she warmly invited them to lunch.
The Song family felt Sheng An's attitude, exchanged glances, and relaxed a bit.
Her attitude was quite good.
This indicated that the state's attitude towards Li Xin was friendly.
In the afternoon, Hao Jingye returned.
Sheng An had people show the Song family around the training ground, dormitory, and cafeteria, and also had people explain the preparations the state was making.
This was a strong reassurance, making them feel comfortable handing Li Xin over to the state.
After all—
That immature kid was still underage.
And Sheng An and Hao Jingye continued to be busy with other things, both seemingly forgetting about Li Xin, not mentioning him at all.
In the evening.
Sheng An again invited the Song family to dinner.
After eating, she wiped her mouth and smiled slightly:
"Let's go, and see our Iron Man."
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