Chapter 77: I'm Old, and You Still Call Me Baby!?

"It's done!"

A day later, Angkor admired his masterpiece with satisfaction.

"Once this formation is activated, within half an hour, Lin Beifan will fall into a state of confusion, losing all sense of reason—regardless of gender, making a complete fool of himself! By then, his image in everyone's eyes will be completely ruined!"

"If things escalate, he might even end up in prison—just like what happened to me!"

Angkor held up a small device in his palm.

"And this—my secret weapon! A pinhole camera!"

A smug grin spread across his face. "I'll capture all of Lin Beifan's embarrassing moments and make sure they go viral! This will be a stain he can never erase, a humiliation that will follow him forever!"

With that, he discreetly pinned the tiny camera to his collar, ready to record the moment of Lin Beifan's downfall.

To ensure he wouldn't miss the show, Angkor lingered near Lin Beifan's office, pretending to clean as he waited for the right moment.

Just then, Lin Beifan's office door swung open.

"Xiao Wu, come here!" Lin Beifan called.

"Mr. Lin, what's the matter?" Angkor asked, forcing a polite smile.

"My bathroom is a bit dirty. Can you clean it up for me? Thanks!"

"No problem, Mr. Lin!" Angkor entered the office and inspected the bathroom. "It does look a bit messy, but I'll need a special cleaning solution. Liu Ma has it—I'll go grab it."

"No need," Lin Beifan said casually. "You start cleaning first, I'll step out for a bit and talk to Liu Ma."

With a cup of tea in hand, Lin Beifan happily strolled out of the office, humming like a carefree boss.

"Alright then, Mr. Lin!" Angkor responded, watching him leave.

Once Lin Beifan was gone, Angkor got to work. He wasn't worried—cleaning the bathroom would take just 10 minutes. If he finished quickly and left, he'd avoid being affected by his own trap.

But just as he was about to finish, there was a knock on the door.

"Xiao Wu, the door is locked! Open it!" Liu Ma called from outside.

"Coming!" Angkor reached for the doorknob and turned it.

Click. Click.

The door wouldn't budge.

A bad feeling crept into his heart. Don't tell me… the lock is broken again!?

He tried again. Still locked.

With a sinking feeling, he called out, "Liu Ma, the door won't open! It might be jammed again. Please find Mr. Lin or someone from the office to unlock it!"

A moment later, the office manager arrived with a bunch of keys.

"The key doesn't work," he said, shaking his head. "Looks like the lock is broken again!"

Angkor nearly lost it. Of all times…!

Meanwhile, the effects of his own formation had begun creeping in.

His mind started clouding over, his thoughts becoming foggy.

He clenched his jaw and slapped himself. Stay awake! Just hold on for an hour!

For the next hour, he fought the overwhelming haze, slapping his face or pinching his thigh whenever he felt himself slipping. He endured with sheer willpower.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the door burst open.

Using his last ounce of strength, Angkor staggered out—only to crash straight into Liu Ma.

Both of them tumbled to the floor with a groan.

With that one impact, Angkor completely lost his last shred of reason.

Dazed, he lifted his head and looked at Liu Ma. Her round face, chubby cheeks, thick arms, and short legs… Why did she suddenly look so attractive?

A wave of emotions surged through him.

He was in love.

He quickly helped her up and blurted out, "Baby, you're here!"

Liu Ma froze. "Xiao Wu… what did you just call me?"

Angkor, his face full of sincerity, replied, "I called you baby!"

The crowd around them: Cough.

Liu Ma frowned in disbelief. "I'm already old, and you're calling me baby!?"

"What's wrong with that?" Angkor declared passionately. "Why can't you be called baby just because you're older? When you were young, you were my little baby! Now that you're older, you're my old baby! No matter what, you'll always be my baby!"

The crowd: Gasp.

Liu Ma's face turned beet red. She trembled with rage. "Xiao Wu, if you keep talking nonsense, I'll get angry!"

"I'm not talking nonsense!" Angkor insisted earnestly. "I'm just speaking from the heart!"

SLAP!

Liu Ma smacked him across the face.

"Pervert!"

Then, as she caught sight of the onlookers staring in shock, she turned and ran away in embarrassment.

But Angkor chased after her. "Baby, don't go!"

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That very day, another scandalous rumor spread through the company.

"Did you hear? Xiao Wu is chasing Liu Ma and calling her baby!"

"I thought it was just a misunderstanding last time, but this time it's confirmed. He was shouting 'baby' while running after her! The entire office heard it!"

"'When you were young, you were my little baby! Now that you're old, you're my old baby!' Ugh, that's so cheesy! My goosebumps won't stop!"

"I just don't get it… Xiao Wu is young and good-looking. Why is he in love with Liu Ma!?"

"As long as you believe in love, nothing is impossible!"

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Hiding in a corner, Angkor eavesdropped on the gossip.

Pfft!

He nearly coughed up blood.

His face twisted in agony.

Twice now, he had set up a plan… and both times, he had fallen into his own trap!

First, he had nosebled all over Liu Ma's arms. Now, he had chased after her calling her "baby" in front of everyone.

If not for his burning desire for revenge, he wouldn't have had the face to stay in this company!

This is humiliating!

Shaking, he pulled out his phone and checked the footage captured by his pinhole camera.

His expression darkened.

The moment he saw himself sweet-talking Liu Ma, he broke into a cold sweat.

Why… why am I so cringy!? This is unbearable!

He clenched his jaw and immediately smashed the camera.

Only then did he feel a sense of relief, as if purging himself of the unbearable embarrassment.

His eyes burned with determination.

"Lin Beifan, you got lucky twice. But next time, you won't escape!"