Urging for more updates, then turning into a magical girl.

Chapter 24: The Girl's Self-Conquest

As Zhang Menglin hurriedly hung up the phone, Cheng Qi felt more and more that this scientist was hiding many shocking secrets. Perhaps his modified body was far more than just a "perfect woman."

Just as Cheng Qi was carefully reviewing what Zhang Menglin had just said, a soft knock came from outside the door.

"Knock knock".

Then Lin Yuyan's voice came in—

"Chen Jin, are you there?"

Upon hearing this voice, Cheng Qi instantly changed her demeanor, transforming herself into the aloof yet obedient and weak maid Su Chenjin before walking to the door and opening it.

Su Chenjin tilted her head slightly, looking at Lin Yuyan with a respectful tone: "Miss Lin, is there anything I can help you with so late?"

"Ah, it's nothing really... It's just that when I passed by just now, I thought I heard some talking coming from your room. Chen Jin, were you on the phone just now?"

...I didn't expect the soundproofing in this room to be so bad. But even from outside the door, you could probably only faintly hear voices, not the specific content.

There's no point in hiding something like making a phone call. I might as well tell the truth, so the head eunuch won't get suspicious later.

"Yes, Ms. Lin. I was indeed on the phone just now."

"Who are you talking to on the phone?" Lin Yuyan asked curiously.

This casual question made Su Chenjin nervous.

Think about it, how should I say it?!

The current character of "Su Chenjin" is an orphan who has been destitute since childhood and was taken in by the evil organization "Where the Stars Are" to their base.

According to this character setting, Su Chenjin has always worked as a maid in the underground base... If she has any friends, they can only be people she met in the "Where the Stars Are" base.

But we can't exactly mention the high-ranking figures at "Where the Stars Are," can we...?

...Forget it, let's just make up someone from the base. Anyway, the Grand Eunuch is unlikely to verify it.

In an instant, Su Chenjin's azure eyes lowered slightly, carrying a hint of loneliness.

"She's a friend of mine from the 'Where the Stars Are' base. She's a maid, just like me. We used to be very close back at the base, and we often took care of each other."

At this point, Su Chenjin slightly raised her head: "After I escaped with you, the person I couldn't let go of the most was her. So just now... I mustered up the courage to call her. I just chatted with her briefly, told her I was safe, and let her know I was alright."

After listening, Lin Yuyan nodded in sudden understanding: "I see... then we should definitely make this call."

However, Lin Yuyan soon seemed to realize something, and her expression gradually became somewhat gloomy and sad.

"Um... Chen Jin, do you... miss your life at 'Where the Stars Are'?"

"Hmm? Why would you think that, Miss Lin?" Su Chenjin tilted her head slightly, revealing a puzzled expression.

"Look... Although 'Where the Stars Are' is an enemy to me, it is, after all, the place where you have lived for a long time. There you have someone to rely on and friends who care about you."

The more Lin Yuyan spoke, the more guilty she felt: "But... you rescued me, which means not only betraying the leader who took you in, but also losing your original friends. 'Where the Stars Are' might retaliate against you later... I don't know if it's worth it. So I'm worried, Chen Jin, have you... already regretted following me?"

Seeing the head eunuch's remorseful expression, Cheng Qi burst into laughter inwardly.

Yes! That's right! That's exactly it!

Use your imagination to fill in the blanks, and then feel indebted and guilty towards me!

I didn't expect this grand eunuch to start his own self-conquest; that's good. Guilt is the best catalyst for deepening bonds, and our bond will grow stronger, accelerating the hypnosis process.

However, Su Chenjin suppressed her overwhelming joy.

In reality, she immediately shook her head.

"Miss Lin, please don't have such thoughts. From the moment I decided to secretly rescue you, I made a life-altering decision."

"But you've lost..."

"For me, I haven't lost anything." Su Chenjin interrupted Lin Yuyan directly. "I'm an orphan, and I've never known what true belonging is. Being able to stay by your side and take care of your daily life is much more meaningful to me than being in the underground base. So, I will never regret it. If I had to choose again, I would still leave to save you."

This declaration, which could be described as a "confession," left Lin Yuyan feeling utterly overwhelmed.

As a magical girl who yearns for love and bonds deep in her heart, she is utterly powerless against the plot of "a girl abandoning darkness for the sake of light".

Lin Yuyan couldn't help but reach out and grasp Su Chenjin's small hands.

"Chen Jin, don't worry. Since you gave up everything for me, I will never let you down! I will protect you and never let the people from 'Where the Stars Are' capture you!"

"Thank you, Ms. Lin."

Feeling Lin Yuyan's slightly trembling hand, Su Chenjin maintained a calm smile, but fireworks were already going off in her heart.

Got it!

Judging from her current emotions, she must have developed a very high level of liking for me by now, right? The subsequent brainwashing will definitely go smoothly—

"By the way, Chen Jin, let's exchange contact information!"

Lin Yuyan suddenly remembered something, quickly pulled her phone out of her shorts pocket, and said excitedly while unlocking it, "Look, you're staying here now, but I still don't know how to contact you! What's your phone number?"

"Huh?"

Su Chenjin was stunned.

phone number?!

The SIM card inserted in my current phone... damn it, it's Cheng Qi's SIM card!!!

Uh... but the head eunuch doesn't know "Cheng Qi's" phone number either... Even if she were told directly, she wouldn't realize that "Su Chenjin" and "Cheng Qi" are the same person, right?

No... I can't let my guard down in such a small place.

In many TS novels, the protagonist's identity is exposed because of some very small oversight! What if Lin Yuyan one day finds out "Cheng Qi's" phone number from some strange place...?

To make matters worse, he was now face to face with the chief eunuch...

If you're out and about, you can at least make up an excuse like, "I left my phone at home. Give me your number and I'll call you when I get back."

Facing Lin Yuyan's expectant and sincere eyes, Su Chenjin felt a cold sweat break out on her back.

We need to come up with an excuse!