He'd apparently been caught.
Supernatural abilities didn't affect his judgment. The handcuffs' chain was light and delicate, but Fu Qian still didn't mistake them for some kind of sex toy.
Their craftsmanship was visibly exquisite, and the material was clearly special. If he wanted to break free by force, tearing apart the bedside table would probably be a better idea.
Besides, one glance was enough to tell that the lock was far more intricate than ordinary ones.
Without the right tools, opening it would be difficult.
All things considered, he really had been captured.
And his pursuer was not only professional, but well prepared.
"You were really hard to find."
Wen Li's next words confirmed it.
When she saw that Fu Qian had realized his situation, the corners of her mouth curled into a faint smile.
Though she sounded as if she were simply sighing, there was also something of a victor's air about her, like someone who had traveled a long way to finally bring down her quarry.
"Sorry. I've had a lot on my plate lately."
It was only polite to acknowledge someone's hard work when you met them, and it didn't necessarily have to be the other person who'd put in the effort.
Hearing that Wen Li had gone to so much trouble to find him, Fu Qian sighed softly. He explained that he'd been driven by the pressures of life, and that as an Academic Leader, he had even less free time.
"Yeah, it really was a lot of work, running around to so many places."
Even in this bizarre situation, Miss Wen was still kind enough to humor him, casually agreeing.
Though the specifics of her words were gentle but firm, and left no room for argument.
"But don't worry. The good news is, you're