My Supernatural Exes Are Desperate to Win Me Back - Chapter 26 - The One Named Wen and the One Named Zhan Are Equally...

“Miss Xu, I’m the psychologist here, Xie Jing.” The man in the white coat adjusted his silver-framed glasses with a refined gesture. “This is my twin brother, Xie Yi.”

Xu Xining looked at Xie Yi. “Wow, you have a twin brother?”

Xie Yi raised an eyebrow playfully. “So, what do you think? Am I a bit more handsome than him?”

“Wait a minute,” Xu Xining stared at Xie Jing, speaking slowly, “Did I, last time, splash coffee all over your face?”

Xie Jing smiled. “Indeed.”

Xu Xining: “…”

Xu Xining quickly apologized, “I’m sorry!!”

She then performed a dramatic bow, swiftly pulling out a water bottle from her backpack, unscrewing the cap, and pouring it over her head. “Alright! I’ll punish myself with a drink!”

Both men’s expressions changed. Xie Yi quickly stepped forward, grabbing her wrist and taking the bottle away, tapping her forehead with it, and scolding with a laugh, “Are you silly? Really going to splash it?”

Xie Jing, seeing Xie Yi had stopped her, sighed in relief and sat down with a wry smile. “Miss Xu is quite charming. I appreciate the gesture, but I’ve already settled the coffee score with Xie Yi, so it’s no problem.”

Xu Xining beamed. “That’s great, you’re not mad, right?”

“Of course not.”

Xu Xining hurriedly pulled out Old Xu’s medical records from her bag and pushed them across the table. “I’m not here to see Xie Yi; I wanted to consult you about something…”

She gave Xie Yi a look, suggesting he shouldn’t be in the way.

Instead of leaving, Xie Yi leaned lazily against her.

Xie Yi was about six foot two, and his large frame leaning against Xu Xining created an odd sight.

Xu Xining, trying to save face for him in front of his brother, finally couldn’t bear it. “Aren’t you hot, sticking so close to me?”

Xie Yi: “Huh?”

He looked down at Xu Xining, then at Xie Jing’s amused eyes.

Damn, usually at home, when Xu Xining sat, he’d curl up on her lap, and when she stood, he’d stick close, wagging his tail nonchalantly.

…Habit became second nature. Xu Xining stood there, and he instinctively leaned over. Usually, Xu Xining would indulgently pick him up, but now she was looking at him with disdain and contempt.

The difference was not just big; it was enormous.

Xie Jing spoke slowly, “It’s not appropriate to have outsiders present during a client consultation. Xie Yi, wait in the next room.”

Xie Yi: “I’m not an outsider.”

Xie Jing: “Even if you’re my family…”

Xie Yi: “I’m the client’s boyfriend.”

Xu Xining: “We broke up.”

Xie Yi corrected, “I’m the client’s ex.”

Xu Xining: “Fake.”

Xie Yi protested, “Hey!”

Xie Yi was still “invited” out by Xie Jing, and Xu Xining explained Old Xu’s situation thoroughly.

After listening, Xie Jing said, “I can’t be sure if it’s a psychological issue. I can meet with him a few times, every Sunday evening at eight, for two hours each time.”

Xu Xining: “And the cost…”

Xie Jing: “Since I’m not sure if I can help, it wouldn’t be right to charge.”

Xu Xining knew this wasn’t standard practice. There’s no such thing as free treatment if it doesn’t work.

She sincerely said, “You don’t have to give me special treatment because of Xie Yi.”

Xie Jing chuckled, his scholarly eyes narrowing slightly. “Xie Yi doesn’t have any face; it’s yours, Miss Xu.”

Xu Xining, surprised, pointed to herself. “Me?”

Xie Jing set down the paper medical records and suddenly leaned forward, closing the distance.

His handsome face was suddenly close, their breaths mingling for a moment.

The girl’s pupils widened slightly in surprise, her long lashes curling, her eyes clear as water, obedient and pretty, reflecting the man’s probing gaze.

At such a close distance, even the fine hairs on her face were visible.

Xie Jing should have been able to hear all her thoughts… but there was nothing, absolutely nothing.

To him, people were open books, and he hadn’t been curious about anyone in a long time, but she was uniquely enigmatic, like an unsolvable puzzle.

Xie Jing’s thin lips parted slightly, half in resignation, like a long, soft sigh. “I’m curious, what are you thinking right now?”

For many years after, every time he met Xu Xining, he couldn’t help but lean close, staring into her eyes, asking what she was thinking.

Just like their first meeting seemed destined, the proud girl splashed coffee on him, and he watched her golden figure bounce away, unable to hear her thoughts.

Xu Xining: “…I was thinking, how about a discount?”

“I don’t do self-deprecating things.” Xie Jing smiled, returning to his usual relaxed posture, legs crossed casually. “Either it’s two thousand per hour for consultation, or it’s just a friendly chat.”

Xu Xining: “…”

Xu Xining decisively said, “Hahaha, of course, it’s a chat! Xie Yi and I are like family, really close!”

Xie Jing added, “But sometimes, I might need you to spare an hour or two to help me with something…”

Xu Xining quickly agreed, “Just let me know, I’m up for anything.”

Her hourly wage wasn’t two thousand!

With everything settled, Xu Xining prepared to leave.

Xie Jing suddenly said, “Miss Xu, could you check the time for me?”

His long fingers hooked a chain, and a complex, exquisite pocket watch dangled down, with seven hands moving at different speeds.

Tick, tick, tick…

-Innate Hypnosis.

Xu Xining stared at the watch for a moment, wary. “Is this an IQ test?” She pulled out her phone to check the time. “Three twenty.”

Xie Jing smiled. “Thank you, just a little experiment.”

After Xu Xining left, Xie Yi strolled back in. “Is that all? So secretive… What was she thinking? Liking me? At least a word of liking, right?”

Xie Jing shook his head. “I can’t hear her thoughts.”

Xie Yi was surprised. “You can’t hear?”

Xie Jing seemed to find something amusing, lifting his long eyelids. “You didn’t know? She has a special ability that seems to immune her to any interference with her being… let’s call it ‘immunity.'”

“I didn’t know,” Xie Yi shrugged. “I thought the little girl was just immune to me.”

“She is indeed special.” Xie Jing leaned back lazily in his chair, looking at him, unable to suppress a laugh.

Xie Yi felt uneasy under his laughter, puzzled. “What’s so funny? She might not be affected by Charmed Bone, but I still want her to like me.”

Xie Jing thought, how interesting.

Xie Yi didn’t know Xu Xining could resist hypnosis… yet he never let him hypnotize her.

Despite bothering him so many times for Xu Xining, he was reluctant to let him take action against her.

-Without a doubt, Xie Yi wanted her to like him, but it was far more than that.

Xie Jing shook his head, chuckling softly. “If you say so.”

His playboy of a brother, because he was naturally loved by everyone, knew nothing about how to love.

He thought Xu Xining was his prey… little did he know he had willingly walked into the trap.

Saturday evening, Wen Nansen came as planned to pick her up for that “important thing.”

When Wen Nansen came upstairs to get her, he opened the door and was momentarily taken aback by her appearance, smiling. “You look lovely today.”

Since he mentioned it was important, Xu Xining felt embarrassed to wear shorts and flip-flops, so she changed into a pearl white French-style dress.

The girl wore a satin headband two fingers wide, making her face look especially small, almost translucent, with long hair cascading down, adding a rare touch of gentleness.

Xu Xining beamed. “Teacher Wen, come in and have a seat. I’ll just grab my bag.”

Wen Nansen obliged and entered, his brows slightly furrowed… the demonic aura in the house was quite strong.

He looked down, watching as a proud red fox strutted out of the bedroom.

Xie Yi raised an eyebrow, as if to say: Oh, Nansen, fancy meeting you here.

Wen Nansen’s silence was deafening.

…In just a few days, how did he become a pet?

Back when the Water Ghost was causing trouble at Bailu Bridge Cave, he had seen a powerful demon leave Xu Xining’s house, so he had strengthened the protective spells on her.

The spells had never been triggered, and since there was no danger, Wen Nansen hadn’t pried into her privacy.

How was it Xie Yi?

How had he ended up living at Xu Xining’s place?

Xie Yi swished his eye-catching fluffy tail, going over to snuggle with Xu Xining.

Xu Xining smiled as soon as she saw him, lifting him up high. “Look at my fox, his name is Good Man!”

Teacher Wen: “Hmm…”

Xu Xining was enthusiastic. “Here, hold him and bond a little!”

She directly handed Xie Yi over to Wen Nansen.

“Actually, there’s no need…” Wen Nansen held Xie Yi like a hot potato, unsure whether to let go or not.

Xie Yi was equally reluctant, the two men looking like they were forced into an awkward situation.

Xu Xining was puzzled. “Huh? I remember you used to attract small animals?”

Spirits naturally attracted the essence of all things. When Wen Nansen used to teach, the windows of the lecture hall were always filled with various birds, stray cats would lazily lie on the podium, and gray squirrels would obediently perch on his shoulder.

For a while, students secretly called him the Disney Fairy Boy.

To prove he was also a small animal, Xie Yi reluctantly nuzzled Wen Nansen’s arm.

Xu Xining was puzzled again. “Teacher Wen, don’t you like Good Man? You’re the first besides Xingye…”

Wen Nansen didn’t pretend to like Xie Yi. He calmly said, “This fox seems strange to me. I don’t recommend you keep it.”

Xie Yi immediately turned his head, baring his teeth at him.

Xu Xining hastily covered the fox’s ears. “Teacher Wen, you can’t say that, the child can’t hear such things.”

A knock on the door interrupted them.

Xu Xining went to open it, and it was Zhan Xingye.

The young man’s black hair was soft, wearing a casual short-sleeved shirt, black clothes, and black pants, holding vegetables and live shrimp. “I just went to the market to buy shrimp…”

Xu Xining: “Xingye, you’re here at a bad time. I’m about to go out with Teacher Wen.”

Zhan Xingye coldly glanced at the people inside the house.

No, he was here at the perfect time. It was because Wen Nansen was here that he had rushed to the market to buy groceries and found an excuse to knock on Xu Xining’s door.

Usually, if Xu Xining was a bit troubled, Zhan Xingye would immediately leave, never causing her any inconvenience.

However, today, Zhan Xingye seemed unable to understand her words, changing his shoes-Xu Xining had a pair of slippers just for him-slipping them on and skillfully taking the groceries to the sink to wash.

Xu Xining explained, “Sorry, Teacher Wen, I forgot to tell Xingye I had plans. He usually comes over for dinner since he lives right across the hall.”

Wen Nansen felt that today’s visit had brought a bit too much information.

First, there was the Demon King Dongfang Xieyi acting as a pet in her home, and then the Exotic Species Killer, who had once clashed with him, living as her neighbor.

He thought that resigning from his professorship to become the editor-in-chief at Pianyu Media had already interfered with her life too much… Little did he know, others had already taken up residence in her home!

In the small rented apartment, three men and one woman were crammed together… The tension was so thick it seemed ready to ignite at any moment.

Xu Xining tiptoed to peer into the kitchen. “Xingye, you can cook for yourself here. I’m going out with Teacher Wen.”

Zhan Xingye’s fingers paused in the cold water as he washed the vegetables, the stream trickling away between his fingers.

He straightened up, turned off the water, and with his soft hair covering his dark brows and eyes, quietly asked, “What are you going to do?”

Xu Xining turned to ask, “Teacher Wen, what are we going to do?”

Wen Nansen replied gently, “I’ll tell you when we get there.”

Zhan Xingye’s expression darkened.

She didn’t know where they were going, yet she was willing to go out with Wen Nansen.

Normally, the girl dressed boldly, with a carefree style, often wearing beach shorts and flip-flops, wandering around like an old man with her hands in her pockets. But today, she looked exceptionally beautiful.

The wide satin ribbon cinched her slender waist, forming a large bow at the back. The pure silk dress seemed to outshine even the moonlight.

… She still only liked him.

Zhan Xingye was silent for a moment, then turned around and asked softly, “Can I come along?”

Xu Xining instinctively took a step back.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to bring Zhan Xingye along, but the kitchen was too cramped. When Zhan Xingye turned around, his broad chest was almost touching her nose…

The moonlight streamed in from the high window, outlining the young man’s sharp silhouette, casting a silver glow over his lowered eyelashes, straight nose, and tightly pressed lips.

He stood before her, sleeves rolled up, wearing her home’s little yellow duck apron…

His lowered eyes were deep and dark, his features sharp and cold, yet wrapped in a gentle, indifferent aura that made it hard to feel wary.

If one glanced over a crowd, they might not even notice him, but upon closer inspection, there was something striking about him.

The live shrimp in the sink were still jumping around, splashing water everywhere.

She suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.

How could this be? She had never really looked at Xingye’s face before, only thinking “Xingye is so poor and pitiful, I need to cook ribs for him” or “Xingye won’t be fooled by scams, right? He’s a genuine fool.”

She was the genuine fool!

Xu Xining maintained her distance, speaking righteously, “You’ll have to ask Teacher Wen, but today you should go home. I’ll arrange another time to meet with you… and Old Xu.” She added Old Xu at the last moment.

Xu Xining felt she handled it perfectly, proving her pure friendship with Zhan Xingye. She grabbed her bag and said, “Teacher Wen, let’s go.”

Zhan Xingye opened his mouth but said nothing. He watched as Wen Nansen politely opened the door for her, and the two walked out, their backs perfectly matched.

The young man’s back was slightly hunched, his long fingers pressing into the countertop, leaving deep imprints.

Ever since he impulsively hugged her, she had started to dislike him, avoiding him, rejecting his advances.

He tried his best to get close to her, but she didn’t like it.

He really didn’t know what to do anymore.

Xie Yi, now in human form, leaned lazily against the door frame, arms crossed, raising his eyelids to glance at him. “What are you standing there for? Let’s go!”

Zhan Xingye: “?”

Xie Yi chuckled, his tongue pressing against his cheek. “Aren’t you going to close my window? I want to see what he plans to do with Ning. Let’s go, let’s crash the party! When I signal you, jump in and catch him off guard!”

Zhan Xingye replied coldly, “… I won’t cooperate with you.”

Xie Yi waved dismissively, pretending to leave. “Fine, don’t come.”

…

Zhan Xingye silently followed.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. After fighting tooth and nail, Zhan Xingye and Xie Yi somehow formed a united front against Wen Nansen.

-If they’re not having a good time, no one else should either!

The silver car glided smoothly through traffic, stopping in front of a grand, solemn Gothic church, the largest in Huai River, where worshippers gathered every week.

Wen Nansen opened the door for her, and Xu Xining stepped out, looking up at the massive building adorned with carvings. She realized it was a full moon tonight, the giant orb hanging in the sky, the spires piercing the night like thorns.

Xu Xining asked, “Teacher Wen, do you believe in religion?”

“No,” Wen Nansen replied simply, “I just need a spacious, secluded place.”

This church was one of his properties, cleared tonight to welcome its never-before-seen owner.

Their footsteps echoed under the hundred-meter-high dome, rows of seats silent in the darkness, golden candle flames flickering, the large stained glass windows casting natural moonlight, creating colorful reflections on the floor.

A beam of clear moonlight fell from the dome, illuminating the high stone platform.

Wen Nansen, dressed in a white coat, stood before the platform, exuding a sense of holiness and purity.

Xu Xining asked, “… Can you tell me what we’re doing now?”

Wen Nansen’s deep green eyes gazed at her, his look drowning in tenderness. He slowly spoke, “Due to certain principles, there are many things I wish to explain but cannot. I’ve mentioned you’re Eileen’s reincarnation. Allow me to prove it.”

He took out a branch, placing it on the platform with both hands.

As the moonlight touched it, the branch seemed to unfold, sprouting green leaves, a stream of life force flowing through the church, the candle flames flaring brightly for a moment.

“You don’t need to remember anything, just a few images will do,” Wen Nansen stepped forward, holding the girl’s hand, his voice soothing, “Don’t resist it, those are memories from your past life.”

…

At this moment, atop the church’s towering spire, Xie Yi angrily smashed the window. “Damn it!”

The window remained unmoved.

The entire church was enveloped in layers of spirit magic, green chains sealing it like a fortress, preventing any disturbance.

Zhan Xingye hung from the high window, coldly observing the scene inside. “What is that?”

“World Tree,” Xie Yi gritted his teeth. “Wen Nansen is insane. He wants Xu Xining to remember her past life!”

The World Tree is the Mother Tree of the spirit race, where all spirits are born, one of the world’s sources of life.

Protecting the World Tree is the spirit’s duty, located at the heart of the spirit forest, heavily guarded.

Once, when Dark Elves invaded the World Tree’s roots, the peace-loving spirits went to war.

And Wen Nansen actually broke off a branch of the World Tree!!

This act is tantamount to declaring war on all spirits.

Xie Yi couldn’t believe that someone as rigid and respectful as Wen Nansen could do something so outrageous!

No wonder his left hand was completely burned, likely losing one hand was the least of it. He must have been severely injured, which kept him abroad for two years.

Xie Yi had no doubt Xu Xining would remember being Eileen. With the World Tree’s branch, if Eileen’s soul hadn’t reincarnated, he wouldn’t be surprised if Wen Nansen resurrected Eileen!

Zhan Xingye suddenly let go, leaping from the hundred-meter height, landing heavily on the ground, dust flying.

Xie Yi: “What are you doing?”

Zhan Xingye replied coldly, “Tear down the church.”

Xie Yi: “?”

Spirit magic is attached to the church, so if the foundation is uprooted, the magic will be broken…

But can a person think of such a solution? This is in a human community, and the Administration Bureau said his public demon spell performance was too arrogant. The arrogant one is clearly your execution team leader, right?! You’re demolishing the building!!

Xie Yi cursed, “I can’t take it anymore! They’re all crazy!”

…

The church trembled slightly.

The girl suddenly spoke, her voice clear.