When Enemies Cross Paths

A Conversation

Wherever there were people, there were conflicts; wherever there were conflicts, there was strife.

People who were born incompatible really did exist. Once they met, they would inexplicably get on each other's nerves. Li Bai and Chen Sheng were a perfect example—well, Zhao Xiaoliang belonged on that list too. It had nothing to do with their interests; they simply couldn't stand one another.

Chen Sheng nearly toppled over with rage. His face flushed red as he fumed, "You! Don't talk nonsense!"

Li Bai's words had struck home with deadly precision, right where it hurt.

That was the most humiliating chapter of his life!

Now, the very person who'd caused it was cruelly ripping open the bloodied wound again—and looked ready to twist the knife.

No man could put up with that.

The fact that Chen Sheng hadn't thrown a punch then and there showed remarkable restraint and self-control.

He'd learned from what happened last time. Impulsiveness was the devil, and he didn't dare let the same thing happen again.

"Get out! You're an eyesore!"

Li Bai had slipped a suggestion into his words.

People who'd been traumatized by Li Bai often developed a special switch in their subconscious.

Once triggered, it produced an involuntary conditioned response. In a sense, it was a kind of learning mechanism—or, to put it plainly, being taught how to behave.

"I'm not leaving! You're the one who should get out. Hey, hey! What did you do to me?"

In his fury, Chen Sheng revealed his submissive streak: his mouth protested, but his body obediently walked out of the ward.

"...Damn hypnotism. This is infuriating..."

The defeated man's furious yells faded into the distance.

The doctors and nurses passing through the corridor couldn't help taking a few curious glances. They'd heard the young doctor