Chapter 1181: Chapter 1181: Extra Story of the Eel 18

The movie was really fantastic.

When the protagonist was chasing the criminal, she clenched her fists tightly in tension;

When the protagonist was framed unjustly, she gritted her teeth in anger;

When the protagonist finally brought the criminal to justice, she barely had time to relax before the dark forces retaliated, leaving the protagonist gravely injured and hospitalized, with his fate uncertain. Su Man’s heart rose and fell dramatically, her entire face tense and serious.

Lu Yuwen had long drifted out of the storyline.

He lounged lazily on the sofa, tilting his head to observe the subtle changes every moment in the woman beside him–

The furrowed brows, the elegant bridge of her nose, the slightly pursed red lips… Her focus was so intense that the line of her jaw tightened slightly, her spine straightened unconsciously, and her posture highlighted the curves of her body perfectly in his view.

It was a healthy, beautiful figure, with no trace of excess flesh or unhealthy thinness. Whether it was her soft, thick, jet-black short hair or her full, rosy lips, everything radiated youth, vitality, and robust health.

Lu Yuwen thought to himself, perhaps he had been ill for far too long, even his heart seemed to have faltered. Seeing her energetic and thriving physique, he couldn’t help but feel a ripple of emotions–something resembling… fascination.

At this moment, the movie had just wrapped up an intense shootout scene, and Su Man’s attention had relaxed slightly.

Although her nerves were typically strong, her senses could be extraordinarily sharp at times. For instance, right now, she immediately noticed the man’s gaze from behind.

Su Man turned her head to look at him, her eyes seeming to ask: Why are you staring at me instead of watching the movie?

Lu Yuwen chuckled lightly, deliberately ignoring the confusion in her eyes, and said, “You’d actually be a very fitting policewoman.”

Su Man froze slightly, her lips subconsciously curving upward as she asked, somewhat gleefully, “Why do you say that?”

“You’re very empathetic,” Lu Yuwen responded with a faint smile. “Being a police officer is exhausting and incredibly tough. Years of dealing with crime at its roots can numb a person. Without a strong sense of empathy, it’s easy to become arrogant and dismissive–despising the perpetrators while also disdaining the victims, ultimately turning a blind eye to the ordinary sufferings of people… But you wouldn’t do that.”

His tone was calm and soft, giving Su Man a sense of being treated sincerely.

It wasn’t perfunctory, nor was it flattery. It was genuine and earnest advice offered with kindness:

“Don’t underestimate yourself. Compared to intelligence or agility, you possess qualities that many others lack. A heart that detests evil and injustice is far more important than anything else. As for your shortcomings, you can learn gradually over time; everyone grows eventually. Your parents would surely be proud of you.”

Lu Yuwen gazed at her, his dark eyes warm and composed. “Su Man, you’re truly wonderful.”

Su Man stared at him blankly, her cheeks gradually flushing with heat, and even her earlobes began to burn…

She spaced out for a moment before awkwardly turning back toward the TV screen, her gaze fixed on it while her heartbeat went uncontrollably wild. “Y-you’re really good with words… Honestly, all the compliments I’ve ever received in this lifetime don’t add up to what you’ve said to me today.”

The man behind her chuckled softly, his voice slightly raspy, like feathers brushing lightly against her ears.

Feeling flustered, Su Man instinctively touched her ears and then used the motion of brushing back her hair to cover up her emotions, her ears growing even hotter. It was… strange.

Still smiling, the man said, “I don’t believe it. You must’ve been praised and encouraged a lot when you were a child, right?”

“How do you know?” Su Man asked, startled, turning to look at him again.

When she was younger, she had lived with her grandparents in the military housing complex, spoiled to the point of being fearless. Even if she got into fights with boys outside, her grandfather would proudly give her a thumbs-up, praising her for showing the strength of women. Because her family’s support was so unwavering, even though her grades were only average, she had never felt inferior.

Lu Yuwen said, “Your personality is both resilient and optimistic. Only children who grew up with lots of encouragement turn out this way. Your family must really love you.”

Su Man was genuinely amazed by Lu Yuwen’s keen insight. Gazing at him, she murmured, “You’re incredible…”

The sudden ringing of her phone interrupted their conversation.

Su Man picked up her phone, and the caller ID showed it was Li Li.