Blackstone Code
Chapter 2397

Chapter 2396

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"You look nervous."

Lin Qi's words made the counterfeiter freeze for a moment. Then he forced a smile and spread his hands. "Do I look nervous?"

Lin Qi nodded. "Your behavior tells me that you're scared and nervous. You're using these methods to conceal it, while also conveying some new information."

"For example... you want to attract my attention and interest. Maybe you want me to understand that you're a valuable person?"

"You're trying to protect yourself this way. You think I won't let you off easily, and your desire to survive is extremely strong."

At first, the counterfeiter had managed to maintain his confidence, but after Lin Qi finished his first sentence, it became difficult for him to preserve that "confidence" and "calm."

His index finger began trembling slightly against his will. This was a reaction that occurred when negative emotions such as nervousness and fear reached their extreme.

In fact, many people experienced similar situations.

For example, when someone felt extremely uneasy or even afraid, they might suddenly feel the urge to defecate, even if they did not actually need to.

This was a reaction produced jointly by the mind and body. In the counterfeiter's case, it manifested as his inability to control his finger.

It was a subconscious habit he had developed when he used to enjoy gambling, and it had already become instinctive.

During major bets, he used to click the cards with his fingers to distract himself. Over time, "tapping the cards" had become an uncontrollable "instinct."

Lin Qi had seen through his thoughts, and he felt an unstoppable terror!

He believed that Lin Qi was outstanding, without a doubt, but he found it hard to imagine that just a few simple movements and a few lines of dialogue during their first meeting had allowed

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