Entertainment: I really don’t want to be a thief!

Chapter 476 Man with Knife
The man holding the knife shook twice, obviously shaken by the sincerity revealed in Lin Ke's words. "Why? Why do you want to help me?" His tone was filled with anger and confusion.

"Because everyone deserves a second chance." Lin Ke slowly approached him, "Put down the knife. We can find a way to solve the problem."

Lin Ke kept walking, each step steady and firm. He looked directly at the man holding the knife. There was no fear in his eyes, only deep understanding and determination.

"Listen to me, brother." Lin Ke's voice was gentle but with an irresistible force, "No one here is your enemy. We are all overwhelmed by life."

The man holding the knife held the handle tightly, his arm trembling slightly. "Why. Why do you care about me?"

Lin Ke took another step, "Because I understand you! I once reached a dead end and felt that the whole world was against me. But there is always an exit and there is always hope."

"Don't come over!" the man suddenly yelled, his mood even more out of control.

Lin Ke stopped and said, "Okay, okay, I won't move. How about we talk? Tell me what makes you so painful."

It was quiet and only the waitress's slight sobs could be heard. The air was almost solid, and in this atmosphere of tension and fear, everyone waited with bated breath.

The man holding the knife breathed heavily, "No one can help me!"

"Try?" Lin Ke said in a gentle tone, "Maybe I can't solve the problem immediately, but at least we can find the first step."

Just when the knife-wielding man relaxed his vigilance a little, Lin Ke suddenly burst out at an unprecedented speed and almost jumped several meters away in an instant——

"Now!" Lin Ke shouted and rushed forward.

He swung out his right leg violently, his movements as fast and accurate as lightning. The tip of his toe accurately hit the gleaming blade, kicking it out of the knife wielder's hand. In an instant, the metal hit the wall with a crisp sound.

The whole scene suddenly became quiet, leaving only the man with the knife standing there, apparently losing his weapon before he could react.

Lin Ke did not relax his guard and quickly took two steps forward to subdue the man and push him to the ground. "Don't move! It's over." He said in a low voice.

Wang Xinxin ran over quickly and directed other staff to call the police to deal with follow-up matters. She looked at Lin Ke with complicated eyes: "You are too dangerous but also too brave."

Lin Ke stood up and patted the dust on his clothes, "Protecting the innocent is the most important thing." He looked back at Wang Xinxin and other customers with a reassuring smile, "Everyone is fine."

The moment Lin Ke subdued the knife-wielding man, a young girl in the restaurant had already taken out her mobile phone and nervously and quickly recorded the entire thrilling scene. As the situation calmed down, people gradually recovered from the panic. After witnessing this heroic act, they couldn't help but burst into warm applause.

"Wow! So handsome! Did you see that kick? He looks like a superhero in the movie!" an excited young man said while waving his hands to his friends.

"That's so brave! We all owe him a thank you!" A middle-aged woman said with emotion, her eyes slightly red.

The video shooter excitedly said to the people around him: "I want to upload this to the Internet! Let everyone see how this hero protects us!" On the Internet, the title "Realistic Superheroes on the Streets of China" quickly became popular . The comment area was full of praise and thanks:
"Oh my god, this is a true warrior!"

"Awesome! This kind of person should become a star."

Police and medical personnel arrived at the scene quickly. After confirming that the man with the knife was indeed a patient with mental illness, they carefully took him away from the scene and arranged to send him to a professional institution for treatment. It turned out that he had slipped out of a nearby mental health center.

Wang Xinxin stood next to Lin Ke, her eyes complex and filled with deep respect. "Lin Ke, you are so domineering today." She whispered, "Although I always think it's a bit rash for you to rush forward. But you did do the right thing."

Lin Ke chuckled, "Actually, I'm afraid too. At that time, I just think more about others and less about myself."

A few customers stayed around to wait for the situation to clear up. One of the men in a suit came over and held Lin Ke's hand: "Young man, if it weren't for you today, we might all be involved in bigger trouble. Thank you very much."

As the incident came to an end, Lin Ke felt that all the tension and danger had subsided like a weight of relief. "It's okay." He smiled in response to every thank you and compliment.

As the tension in the restaurant gradually dissipated, the boss wiped the sweat from his forehead and hurried out from the backstage. With a bit of embarrassment mixed with sincere gratitude on his face, he went straight to Lin Ke.

"Mr. Lin, you are really our hero today!" the boss said as he took out an exquisite VIP card from his pocket. "This is our store's VIP card. Please be sure to accept it. Come to our store for consumption in the future. All free of charge.”

Lin Ke smiled slightly and shook his head in embarrassment: "Oh, boss, you are too polite. I just did what I should do."

Wang Xinxin interjected from the side: "Stop being modest! Lin Ke, they have already given you a card, what a shame!"

Upon seeing this, the boss even more eagerly recommended the VIP card, "Really, really, please accept it. If you hadn't stood up today, the consequences would have been disastrous..." His tone was full of gratitude and admiration that could not be hidden.

Several surrounding staff who had not left the restaurant to clean up the scene also agreed: "Yes, yes! Mr. Lin, you are great!"

Finally, under the enthusiastic and persistent eyes of everyone, Lin Ke took the VIP card and nodded to everyone. "Okay, okay." He smiled, "Then I'll accept it without mercy. I'll come to support you from time to time."

Wang Xinxin took Lin Ke's arm and said, "Okay, okay! Let's evacuate quickly!" She looked a little excited and relaxed.

The night is getting darker and the lanterns are starting to turn on. Lin Ke and Wang Xinxin walked slowly along the busy urban streets, surrounded by passing passers-by and flashing neon lights. There was a slight chill in the air, but there was an indescribable warmth between the two of them.

Suddenly, Wang Xinxin stopped and turned to face Lin Ke, with a hint of firmness and affection in her eyes. "Lin Ke, I have something to say."

Lin Ke frowned slightly, "What's wrong? Xinxin."

"Actually, during this period of time... I find that I have become more and more dependent on you." Wang Xinxin's voice was slightly trembling, "It's not just because of your heroic performance in the restaurant, but more... I like your persistence. The attitude of true self.”

(End of this chapter)