Chapter 153: Duel

Strong desire for control, exhaustive information-gathering habits...... You did very well. But after that, can you solve deeper puzzles? Lu Mengyao looked at Su Jing again, examining this person who was likely to "defeat" him for the first time.

As long as you get to know a person, then you can defeat him. She has always believed so. Know a person, know his weaknesses, then everything will be exposed before her eyes. It's like a model of an intricate building, you just need to find that right place and push it gently......

However, here's a catch......

"I've been thinking about a question. Why do you want to collect information about so many people? Su Jing looked at the school building in the distance, "What are you for?" Voyeurism? Or is it a desire to control? I combined your daily behavior with conjectures. Then think that everything you are showing is too deliberate. ”

“………… Sorry, what did you say? Lu Mengyao's pupils shrank unobtrusively.

"I mean, you're acting too deliberately. I mean, all this precise and regular habits and flawless performance...... If I were you, if I wanted to disguise the image of a normal person, then such a disguise - too simple. It is possible to fool the unwary, but for a discerning person, your disguise is too simplistic. Of course, there are a lot of people who wrap themselves in disguise these days, but none of them are disguised like you - I think the word 'precision' should be used. Those regularly published content for everyone, patterned behavior programs, and the most exaggerated ones, all of them are exactly the same results every time! It's so obvious! So, I'm guessing. Judging from the image you show, there is nothing abnormal in the eyes of ordinary people. But in some ...... In the eyes of a smarter person, you are as striking as a glittering object. So I'm bold to speculate. You're sifting. You're looking for certain ......"

"Someone of equal ability to me." Lu Mengyao added for him, "At least someone with basic observation skills." Of course, most of the time the results of such searches were disappointing to me. ”

"That's true." Su Jing nodded, "Then I began to think, why are you looking for highly intelligent people, do you need friends who are like things?" Or are you looking for help? Then I'll combine your carelessly kept diary...... I'm guessing your laptop must have a password and another backup in it, and that's your second puzzle as well. ”

“…… in your mouth. I sound like a paranoid. Lu Mengyao pursed her lips, "What's the benefit of doing this kind of thing?" Am I crazy? Wrap yourself up as a puzzle and then look for a Sherlock Holmes by your side? Do I have a problem with my brain? ”

"I've been thinking just now, why are you going to do such a thing? What is the use of that notebook of your network of relationships? Not that it can bring any benefits, but that in an overall view...... What can it do for you? The answer is simple: it gives you an edge. You've marked each person's weaknesses under their columns, and you're not just making a bait for such a large notebook, I can confirm that. You did put enough experience into that notebook. Other words...... I think ......"

Halfway through speaking, Su Jing suddenly stopped, and he looked at the other party scrutinically, like a person who had made a half-move and suddenly withdrew the sword in his hand.

"Go on." Lu Mengyao stared at him sideways. The body leaned forward slightly unnaturally. The wind whined on the rooftops of the upper floors, filling the background music for the unnatural intervals.

Su Jing stared at her expression, observing her subtle reactions. Say word by word:

"You're ...... Seduce those people. Those who have enough intelligence and curiosity. And your real purpose is to ...... Defeat them in a contest of intelligence. ”

".................." Lu Mengyao's lips were tightly pursed. Her expression changed in a very subtle way.

Su Jing narrowed his eyes and made a summary. "With all due respect, that sounds too ...... Silly. In a silent way, you obscure the fish that may not exist, and then defeat them one by one in order to gain intellectual superiority...... That doesn't sound like a sane person would do. ”

"yes." Lu Mengyao adjusted her standing posture, couldn't help but roll her eyes, and spread her hands, "I mean...... Isn't trying to grasp others by gathering intelligence something that everyone with enough judgment and analysis skills does? And you, the person with a real abnormal head, are talking about what it means to find an opponent - how do your brain circuits grow? ”

"It's because of the books on your bookcase." Su Jing took out her mobile phone, turned it to photo mode, and brought out the photos inside, "I took a look at all the books on the bookcase. Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes Detective Collection, Agatha Christie, Kiyohari Matsumoto, Edogawa Ranbu, Edgar Allan Poe...... You're unabashedly fond of detective fiction. I pulled out the books and looked at the traces of flipping, and the corners of the Sherlock Holmes collection were the most worn and the most read chapters, guess what? ”

"............ "The Last Case"."

Lu Mengyao sighed slightly.

"Yes. Together with his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, Holmes falls into the abyss beneath the waterfall. You shouldn't expose your preferences to someone who is judgmental. Su Jing looked down at her calmly, "So, my conclusion is clear. Beneath the surface of your normal person, you are a mystery fiction poisoner, and while you have too much brain power in your daily life, you try to use your intellect to recreate the fictional detectives in these stories in reality - perhaps this tendency is not even clear to you, you think you are gathering information about others, but in fact you are just showing your intellect to your imaginary opponents - driven by this frenzy, you are looking for one role after another that is enough to play your enemy, and you want to prove yourself by defeating them. Just like Sherlock Holmes can't do without Professor Moriarty, or vice versa. Professor Moriarty could not do without the same as Sherlock Holmes. It has to be said that under the appearance of a normal person. You're just a self-centered paranoiac. ”

Lu Mengyao unconsciously took out a cigarette and stuffed it into her mouth, and lit it with her hands trembling a little. Her expression didn't know whether to say fear or numbness. It looks a little pale.

"When you're not being observed, you unconsciously show your tendency to role-play, like Sherlock Holmes's pipe, which is replaced by a lady's cigarette. I remember you would occasionally appear in public wearing a plaid hat. Even if you don't realize it, the cult of virtual characters has created a new personality in yourself - I have to say that excess brain power is a factor that will stifle mental development for a girl of your age. Look at those notes you wrote, self-centered, condescending, self-righteous people who think they are some great evil person...... It's so naïve. ”

"Let's change the subject......" The woman who kept smoking her cigarette lowered her head and whispered.

"Let me think about it, what kind of person would build a virtual personality for themselves because they like the characters in the story? Ah, of course. The answer is obvious. Those who have low self-esteem, are unhappy, and have had a miserable childhood...... They like to escape from the unfortunate reality, and then imagine a solid personality, a charismatic personality, and then get into it as a way to escape from the real world...... You think these stupid humans around you are too annoying, and your own intelligence and observation are beyond their reach in a lifetime. You read the detective stories in the books and imagine yourself as one of the powerful and cunning charismatic characters in which you think your intellect is qualified to play such a character, capable of being above these mortals. Throw away this ordinary Lu Mengyao - these are my inferences, but look at your expression...... Seems like I guessed right? ”

Su Jing continued to state coldly, and Lu Mengyao on the opposite side had already bent her waist, and she bent her waist deeply. Instead of bowing to him, he tried to hold his head, and at the same time tried to keep his legs on his feet.

“…… At least there's one thing in your notebook that says it's not wrong. Trying to lead a person who thinks he is a deviant. It is enough to tease their self-esteem and immerse them in their own fantasies of being different. And want to crush such a person. Just tell them the truth: they're not as great as they think they are, they're just ordinary people. ”

Su Jing delivered the last blow. He watched with satisfaction as the other man staggered in front of him. As he had done every time, he thought, the human heart was so fragile. Just find that fulcrum and give it a gentle push...... Crash. This smart girl, who was confident a few minutes ago, is now on the verge of collapse, perhaps thanks to her own talent, but more of an effect is due to finding the right place to push. What the other party wants to do is actually the same as himself, to defeat the other party mentally, but ...... She is more experienced than she is.

Su Jing snorted, his eyes a little intoxicated for a moment.

This is the highest sense of power in the world – to play with the minds of others completely. Hold a whole living life in your hands and change its course at will. It's no wonder that she pursues this kind of happiness, she has already tasted the sweetness of this fruit. In the next half hour, Su Jing was confident that she would completely crush her, but ...... He made a decision.

Lu Mengyao weakly maintained a standing posture. After more than ten seconds, she covered her face with her sleeve and let out a silent cry. After a few sobs, she choked up and said, "...... Let's go! …… I won't be in front of you again!! ”

There was a long silence, and then a strong hand helped her up.

Su Jing broke her hand that was wiping her tears and carefully wiped them away. He said with a slight teasingness: "Giving in so quickly? I'm still waiting for you to make a move. ”

"But...... But I ......"

"But what?" Su Jing's eyebrows furrowed, revealing a smile that was a little abnormally happy, "I just launched an attack skill in my own turn." What happened to the fantasy personality? Of all the people I have met so far, you have no one in intelligence to match. Being able to read so much nuanced information from everyday contact may not be able to do better than you even if Holmes does appear in the real world...... Hey, my friend, are you so unconfident? It's hard to find such an interesting person among my friends, can you continue to play this role? Go on, you must have prepared a lot of tricks to deal with me, and I'm still waiting with great interest. ”

Lu Mengyao propped up her knees, stood on the ground and took a deep breath for a long time, just when Su Jing thought she might have to stand here for an afternoon, this nineteen-year-old college girl who was one year older than him straightened her waist.

"Oh my God...... I just fell for some evil ......" Lu Mengyao shook her head and gently pressed the corner of her forehead, "What are you doing......?" As soon as you start to talk at length, I can't help but start believing what you say? I...... I feel as if I have been brainwashed by you, and the more I listen, the more I feel...... I seem to be the kind of person you say you are? Obviously, I didn't think that way at first......"

Su Jing laughed silently and said, "Because I'm not wrong, you were originally that kind of person, but I guided you to re-recognize and see yourself clearly." ”

"Huh......" she exhaled deeply, her eyes became firm again, she straightened her back and faced Su Jing's eyes, "Don't try to disturb my mind. Now it's my turn. You cunning viper. I admit I underestimated you, but ...... Now, accept my challenge. ”

"Very well, I've been waiting for this for a long time." Su Jing smiled calmly, "As you deduced, the person standing in front of you also has some spiritual ...... Minor issues. Every day walks on the edge of dead silence and boring crime, seeking something that will bring a little mental excitement. Truth be told, if it weren't for your presence to get my attention, I might have actually had to find a place to kill myself. Come on, your turn. ”

“…… Let's play a game. Of course, there are games with bets. Lu Mengyao said.

"Bet on what?" Su Jing raised her eyebrows.

"Gamble your life. If you lose, jump from here. Lu Mengyao's eyes sparkled in the sun, and a small breeze blew on the rooftop, blowing the corners of her clothes. Across from her, the long-haired boy folded his hands and smiled like he met a fresh toy.

After that, a life-or-death gamble was completed on the rooftop.

That night, Lu Mengyao and Su Jing went to the hotel to open a room.

At five o'clock in the morning the next morning, the two got into a fight in the bathroom of the hotel. The end of biting each other was that Su Jing had to go to the hospital to bandage her head.

This is the story of Su Jing and Lu Mengyao's first real encounter. (To be continued......)