American comics: Play as Kizaru and get off work in three seconds

Diana added, "I enjoy studying history and occasionally... I deal with some ancient questions."

Barry, what about you? Besides investigating your mother's case, what else do you like to do?

Barry scratched his head, a hint of embarrassment in his voice.

"Me? Uh, I like running, studying chemistry, and... reading science fiction."

Do you guys know *The Flash*? It was my favorite comic book when I was a kid.

Qin Yang and Diana exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh.

Qin Yang patted Barry on the shoulder.

"The Flash, hmm? Not a bad name."

Maybe you'll become a hero someday.

Barry blushed and quickly waved his hand.

"Don't joke around. I'm just an ordinary person. I even struggle to write lab reports."

However… with your help, I feel there's really hope for my mother's case.

The three quickly arrived at the entrance of the cutting-edge technology laboratory, where a huge metal logo gleamed under the lights.

Barry stopped and turned to look at Qin Yang and Diana, his eyes filled with gratitude.

Thank you so much.

I don't know how to repay you, but... if you need anything from me, just let me know.

Qin Yang waved his hand, his tone relaxed.

"Don't thank me too soon, Barry."

We haven't found any clues about that phantom image yet.

However, I will keep my promise to you.

Go ahead, don't let your experiment be late.

Diana added, "Barry, stay connected."

If anything unusual happens, such as the red and yellow phantom reappearing, let us know immediately.

Barry nodded, took a deep breath, and turned to push open the laboratory door.

The moment he stepped into the hall, Qin Yang suddenly felt an inexplicable unease, as if there was a subtle fluctuation in the air.

He frowned, looked around, but found nothing.

"what happened?"

Diana asked in a low voice, noticing his unusual behavior.

Qin Yang shook his head, his gaze still sweeping around.

"It's nothing, maybe I'm overthinking it."

However, something about this lab... just doesn't feel right.

Diana narrowed her eyes, her tone becoming serious.

"You felt it too? Then we need to be careful."

The Barry affair, and this particle accelerator, might not be as simple as it seems.

Qin Yang nodded, his gaze falling on the glass window of the laboratory, where he could vaguely see busy figures inside.

"Let's go, Diana."

Let's go back and check out this Dr. Wells, and that phantom that Barry mentioned.

I have a feeling this matter will be more complicated than we think.

Qin Yang hovered in the night sky outside the city center, a cool evening breeze brushing against his police uniform, his gaze beneath the mask sharp as a knife.

His brief encounter with Reverse Flash was still echoing in his mind; that crimson lightning and that hostile questioning kept his nerves on edge.

Qin Yang's speed was far beyond that of ordinary people, even faster than Barry's current limit, but with his superhuman strength and reaction, he managed to gain the upper hand in that brief chase.

He didn't directly reveal Reverse-Flash's identity, but simply mentioned the names Harrison Wells and Alberd Swann, observing the subtle fluctuations in their eyes.

Reverse Flash didn't catch up in the end, but disappeared into the night, as if it was wary of something.

Qin Yang looked down at the brightly lit city center below, the wind whistling in his ears, but his thoughts drifted involuntarily to Barry.

That kid is probably still recovering by the roadside; the flight at 300 miles per hour clearly terrified him.

Qin Yang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a playful smile.

Barry Allen, the future Flash, is currently a clueless young man who doesn't even dare to confess his feelings.

He shook his head and decided to go back to the Quinn Building first, where Diana was still waiting.

"call--"

Qin Yang adjusted his posture, and his body streaked across the night sky like a meteor, flying towards Star City.

He deliberately slowed down to avoid attracting too much attention, but even so, people on the ground who occasionally looked up thought they saw a blurry light or shadow.

A few minutes later, the rooftop terrace of the Quinn Building came into view.

Qin Yang landed silently, his feet lightly touching the ground, his police uniform gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

He removed his mask, revealing a sharply defined face, with a hint of weariness in his deep eyes.

Diana was leaning against the railing, holding a cup of coffee in her hand. The moonlight outlined her perfect profile, making her look as serene and elegant as a sculpture.

"came back?"

Diana turned her head, her voice cool yet tinged with concern, her gaze sweeping over him as if to check if he was injured.

Qin Yang shrugged, walked to her side, and casually leaned against the railing: "Okay, delivery complete."

Barry was nearly scared out of his wits; after flying 300 miles, he was vomiting like a fountain.

Diana chuckled and took a sip of her coffee: "You're really heartless, knowing he's afraid of heights, yet you still flew so fast."

"There's no other way, time is of the essence."

Qin Yang spread his hands, his tone somewhat innocent, "Besides, that kid needs a little stimulation, otherwise he'll never have the courage to confess to Iris."

Diana raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes: "Oh? It seems you not only took him to Central City, but also became his relationship coach?"

Qin Yang chuckled and rubbed the back of his head: "You can't say that. I just gave you a couple of casual pointers."

That kid is head over heels in love with Iris, but he just doesn't dare to confess.

I told him, "Life is short, if you like something, go for it. Don't wait until it's too late to regret it."

Diana's gaze softened, and she turned to look at Qin Yang: "You're quite good at giving advice."

So, have you resolved your relationship issues?

Qin Yang was taken aback, then coughed twice and waved his hand, saying, "Cough, don't drag me into this."

"I'm busy being a volunteer police officer right now, how could I have time for romance? Besides, this godforsaken place, Xingcheng, is always full of troubles, I don't want to add to my problems."

Diana looked at him with a half-smile, her tone slightly mocking: "Is that so? Miss Felicity doesn't seem to think so."

She even asked me today if I had feelings for her.

"What?!"

Qin Yang's eyes widened, and he almost slipped off the railing. "Felicity? She... why is she suddenly asking this? Seriously? We're just friends, teammates! Teammates, you know?"

Diana covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes full of mockery: "Just friends? Then why do her eyes light up like stars every time she mentions you? Qin Yang, don't tell me you didn't notice anything."

Qin Yang looked helpless and scratched his head: "I really didn't think that way! Felicity is great, smart, humorous, and she can even hack computers, but... I really don't have the mind to do these things right now."

"There's a whole mess in Xingcheng waiting for me to clean up."

Diana nodded, her joking expression fading, and said seriously, "Alright, I'll believe you for now."

However, Qin Yang, don't always put yourself under so much pressure. Whether you're a vigilante or a hero, you need to give yourself some breathing room.

Qin Yang was silent for a moment, then looked at the city lights in the distance, and said in a lower voice, "I know, but... there are some things that haven't been resolved, and I can't stop myself."

Diana didn't ask any further questions, but simply stood quietly beside him, the steam from her coffee rising gently in the night breeze.

After a moment of silence, Qin Yang suddenly spoke, breaking the stillness: "By the way, Reverse Flash has come looking for me."

Diana whirled around, a sharp glint in her eyes: "Reverse Flash? That incredibly fast guy? What does he want with you?"

Qin Yang frowned, recalling the exchange just now: "He seemed very wary of my approach to Barry, questioning who I was and what my purpose was in getting close to Barry."

I didn't confront him directly; I just probed by mentioning the names of Harrison Wells and Alberd Swann.

Diana's gaze turned serious: "You suspect Reverse-Flash is one of them?"

"Hard to say."

Qin Yang shook his head, "But I can sense that he has a kind of... complicated obsession with Barry."

It wasn't just simple hostility; it seemed more like part of some kind of plan.

I also mentioned Barry's mother's death, and his reaction was subtle, as if something had touched a nerve.

Diana pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Barry's mother's death... If Reverse-Flash is related to this, then his purpose in approaching Barry may be more complicated than we think."

Qin Yang, what are you planning to do?

Qin Yang took a deep breath, a determined look flashing in his eyes: "Keep an eye on him first."

The speed of the reverse flash is too fast, and I may not be able to win in a head-on confrontation, but I have an advantage - he doesn't know my trump card.

I will find out his true identity and what he really wants to do to Barry.

Diana nodded, her tone tinged with worry: "Be careful, Qin Yang."

Reverse-Flash is no ordinary enemy; his speed and cunning are both formidable.

"Don't worry, I have a measure."

Qin Yang grinned, trying to lighten the mood, "Besides, I'm a vigilante from Xingcheng, how could I be so easily taken down?"

Diana rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "Stop talking nonsense."

What are your plans for the future?

Qin Yang thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Let's go back to the central city first."

I need to talk to Barry again to see if I can get any clues out of him.

Since Reverse Flash cares about him so much, he'll definitely leave traces around him.

"Do you need me to come with you?"

"Diana asked."

Qin Yang waved his hand: "No need, you stay here and keep an eye on Xingcheng."

"Felicity still needs someone to help her out, so that you can step in if anything unexpected happens."

Diana nodded and said, "Okay, then be careful."

If the reverse flash occurs again, don't try to fight it head-on.

"I know."

Qin Yang smiled and replied, then put on his mask. His police uniform gleamed coldly in the moonlight. "I'm leaving. I'm entrusting Xingcheng to you."

"Go."

Diana waved and watched Qin Yang soar into the air, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the night sky.

……

The city center is shrouded in deep night.

Barry Allen sat in a 24-hour coffee shop, holding a cup of hot cocoa, his face still a little pale.

The high-altitude flight he had just experienced was a nightmare for him. Qin Yang flew faster than an airplane, and Barry felt like half of his soul had been scared away.

He looked down at the steam rising from the cup, but Qin Yang's advice involuntarily came to mind: "If you like someone, go for it. Don't wait until you miss your chance to regret it."

"Confessing my feelings... is that really okay?"

Barry muttered to himself, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.

Iris West was his childhood friend and a secret he had kept hidden in his heart for many years.

He was afraid that if he confessed his feelings, he wouldn't even be able to remain friends with her.

"Hey, Flash, what are you doing standing here in a daze?"

A mocking voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Barry's thoughts.

Barry looked up abruptly and saw Qin Yang sitting opposite him, having changed out of his vigilante uniform into civilian clothes—a black jacket and jeans—with his signature roguish grin.

"You... why are you here again?!"

Barry's eyes widened, and he almost dropped the cup. "Didn't you just drop me off and then leave?"

Qin Yang shrugged, leaned back in his chair, and said lazily, "Don't worry, I'm not here to catch you this time."

I just happened to be passing by and wanted to see if you'd recovered.

"How's it going? Still feeling nauseous?"

Barry glared at him, annoyed. "Don't even mention it! I never want to fly again in my life! Your speed is deadly!"

Qin Yang laughed and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, alright, men need a little stimulation to grow faster."

Seriously, what were you thinking about just now? You looked so conflicted, like you were going to your execution.

Barry blushed and stammered, "N-nothing, just thinking about it."

"Still pretending?"

Qin Yang raised an eyebrow, his tone slightly teasing, "Thinking about Iris? Have you figured out how to confess yet?"

Barry blushed like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, his face turning as red as a boiled shrimp: "You...you shouldn't talk nonsense! I...I haven't thought about it yet!"

Qin Yang chuckled, crossed his arms, and teased, "Still haven't decided? How long are you planning to drag it out? Will you regret it after Iris gets married?"

Barry was speechless, took a sip of hot cocoa, and mumbled, "I...I'm afraid she'll refuse."

What if she doesn't like me, and we can't even be friends anymore?

Qin Yang put away his joking expression and looked at Barry seriously: "Barry, when it comes to relationships, no one can guarantee 100% success."

But how will you know the outcome if you don't even try? Iris is your friend; she knows you, and even if she rejects you, she won't turn against you.

What you fear isn't rejection, but rather your inability to face your own heart.

Barry was stunned, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He remained silent for a long while before whispering, "You're right... I really was too cowardly."

Every time I see her chatting with other people, I feel... I feel like I have no chance.

Qin Yang patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Then don't limit yourself."

Find an opportunity to tell her how you feel.

Whether it succeeds or not, at least you tried, and you won't have any regrets.

Barry took a deep breath, a hint of determination in his eyes: "Okay, I'll give it a try."

Tomorrow... no, the day after tomorrow, I'll talk to her.

"Not bad, there is progress."

Qin Yang smiled and nodded, then changed the subject, "By the way, Barry, I have a question for you."

Have you noticed anything... off about your surroundings lately? (End of Chapter)