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Suddenly realizing that her thoughts had gone astray again, Gui Yanxinmei immediately stopped the next scene.
"Forget it, I haven't thought about it yet. Let's discuss it when I come back tonight." She took a few steps back as if escaping. A blush appeared on her already rosy face, making her look beautiful and charming.
"Okay." Qingyou nodded. He didn't notice the girl's slight abnormality because the system in his mind just asked him to play chess again.
"Then Miss, remember to come back early." After rejecting the system's invitation, Qingyou walked forward, reached out and touched the girl's head, and said softly, "Can you help me wash the vegetables when the time comes?"
The water in winter is too cold, try not to touch it
"...It's not impossible." Gui Yanxinmei looked away somewhat unnaturally, her ears stained with a thin red, but her tone was firm and arrogant, "Since you begged so pitifully, I will reluctantly agree to your request."
"Thank you very much, Miss." Qingyou was speechless, with a hint of smile in his eyes.
"Come back early, I'll be waiting for you at home."
The young man was as pretty as jade, with a smile on his face as he spoke to her, his tone as if he were a husband waiting at home for his wife who had been away from work all day.
wife...
An inexplicable feeling of joy welled up in her heart. Gui Yan turned her face away, suppressed her embarrassment, and pretended to be indifferent and calm.
"Ah."
----
After arriving at school, I stayed in the library with Hanyu Reizuki for a while, mainly talking about other details about the contract.
As morning self-study was about to begin, Qingyou and the girl said goodbye to each other, and Qingyou returned to the classroom carrying a shoulder bag.
Almost all the students in the class have arrived, and the joy on everyone's face is obvious. After all, they will have a holiday after today, so it is normal to be so happy.
But there is one position left vacant.
Qingyou paused, and his eyes gradually dimmed.
——Aka, do you hate him so much that you don't want to come...
The fingers that were holding the shoulder bag strap turned slightly white. He let out a long breath and walked straight to his seat and sat down.
——Take a day off at noon today and go to his house to resolve this matter in person.
...
"Oh my god, I actually passed!!!" Upon seeing his results and ranking on the bulletin board, Nishiyama Genpei exclaimed in excitement and disbelief.
"Xiaoyu, what about you?" He looked at Hanyu who was also looking for her grades and asked, "What place did you get this time?"
"I'm lucky to have accomplished my mission. I'm ranked ninth in the grade!" Hanyu smiled. He was also a little excited that he could get such a good result this time.
"Shit! Ninth in age!" Xishan Genping widened his eyes, the joy on his face faded a little, and he slapped his forehead, feeling annoyed and regretful.
"Damn it, I knew it. Alas, I shouldn't have asked you. It hurts my self-esteem to ask you."
"Stop talking nonsense." Yuyu patted him with a smile, "Let's go, Qingyou is still waiting for us outside."
...
Squeezing out of the crowded crowd, the two came to a quiet path in the woods. The young man was sitting on a wooden chair, looking at the ground with his head slightly lowered, wondering what he was thinking about.
"Qingyou." The careless Xishan Genping called him, then walked over and sat down next to him, "What are you thinking about? You look so depressed."
Qingyou shook his head and said he didn't think much. He looked at Xishan and Yuyu who were walking over. He collected his thoughts and asked them calmly, "You've seen the results, right? How did you do in the exam?"
"They are all pretty good. Xiaoyu did really well this time. She ranked ninth in the grade. That's really awesome!"
"Yes, you have improved very quickly." Qingyou nodded and praised Hanyu, then turned to look at Xishan Genping and smiled gently, "What about you, Genping, how did you do in the exam this time? Did you disappoint me?"
"Oh? Of course I didn't disappoint you." Nishiyama Genpei raised his eyebrows proudly, "I passed all the subjects this time, hahahaha!"
"You're so excited just for passing the exam. Wouldn't you be so excited if you could get into the top 50 in your grade?" Hanyu complained unhappily, hoping that he could be more ambitious.
Xishan Genping chuckled and rubbed his hands, "It's different, it's different this time. I just checked Chi's results, he didn't pass. Hey, wait and see how I'll mock you later..."
He suddenly stopped talking in the middle of his words. Realizing something, Xishan Gen's smile faded and he became silent.
Not only him, but the other two companions also lowered their eyebrows and remained silent.
Chi, didn't come today...
The atmosphere became silent for a moment. Although none of the three spoke, they all felt each other's uncomfortable emotions.
"As for Chi, I will take a leave of absence to visit his home at noon today." After a long silence, Qingyou slowly said, "This matter is mainly because of me. No matter what, I have to come forward in person and explain it to him."
"Qingyou..." Yuyu opened his mouth and looked at him with some worry.
"It's okay. Even if he kicks me out, I will shamelessly stay at his doorstep." Qingyou smiled slightly, understanding what he meant, "until he is willing to listen to my explanation."
"I promised you yesterday that I would definitely bring Chi back to our group of four." He spoke calmly with a firm look in his eyes, "If I say it, I will definitely do it!!"
Xishan Genping put a hand on his shoulder and nodded heavily without saying anything. "Qingyou, Xiaoyu and I both believe that you can do it!!"
----
After the second get out of class in the morning, Qingyou originally wanted to go to the teaching building to ask for leave from his boss, but he never expected that the head teacher would come to the classroom to find him.
He is not the only one being looked for.
"Tada, Nishiyama, Hanyu, the three of you come with me to the principal's office. I have something important to ask you." The boss knocked on the door, called them, and then turned and left.
"important things?"
Qingyou and the other two looked at each other and saw a look of doubt in each other's eyes.
Without much hesitation, the three of them stood up, walked out of the classroom and followed.
...
"What! Chi is missing?!!"
In the principal's office, Qingyou stared at the old man in front of him who claimed to be the butler of the Yesi family, slammed his hands on the table and asked him in a shocking voice.
"When did it happen? Why are you telling me now?"
Not only him, but also Genping and Xiaoyu behind him were shocked and couldn't believe it.
"The young master hasn't come back since yesterday afternoon." The old man replied in a hoarse voice, "You are the young master's good friends. If you know any news, please tell me. The master and his wife are also very worried abroad. Please don't hide anything. This is not a trivial matter."
"If I knew, I wouldn't be standing here staring at you." Qingyou frowned and began to analyze and think non-stop, "This could be a kidnapping incident. Has your Yesi family made any enemies recently, or been targeted by any forces?"
"Not at all." The old housekeeper shook his head. "Whether in business or in socializing, our Yesi family has always advocated peaceful coexistence. Our credibility and reputation are excellent. We have no business partners with whom we have had unpleasant cooperation."
Hearing this, Qingyou's brows furrowed even deeper, as if he could pinch a fly to death.
There was a deep sense of confusion and anxiety in his eyes.
"Tada-kun, since you and the other two students don't know where Noji-kun is, please go back to class first." At this time, the principal, who had been sitting in the chair without saying anything, slowly said, "Don't worry, we will solve this matter."
"The police and the Yesu family have dispatched people to search, and we have also blocked all the entrances and exits to Chundao City. I believe we will find the whereabouts soon."
After comforting the boy, the principal turned to look at the butler beside him and said, "Mr. Ye Si, we will also increase the intensity of the search. Once we get any news, we will immediately inform you. Please rest assured."
"Thank you for your help." The old man bowed slightly.
"Principal." Qingyou straightened up, clenched his hands at his sides, and pleaded in a low voice, "Sorry, I need to take a leave..."
----
After getting the principal's approval for leave, Qingyou and Xishan Genping went to three different directions to interrogate
And it was decided that no matter whether we found it or not, we must meet at the tram station in the city center before 5pm.
Qingyou asked passers-by while holding the wallpaper on his phone in one hand and walking towards the northwest.
He searched every accessible building and shopping mall.
Time passed slowly, and every time he met a passerby, he would go up to him with his cell phone and ask.
The answers you get are always just a few sentences.
"I don't know.", "I didn't see it.", "I don't have any impression at all.", "You can ask someone else."
After several hours of running around, he gradually became exhausted and his body began to show signs of fatigue.
I dragged my tired body like this until noon, but there was still no news. My stomach was rumbling and I was hungry.
"Let's go find a random restaurant and have a meal first."
It's time to replenish calories, otherwise the burden on the body will be too heavy
Mumbling to himself, as he was about to walk to a nearby restaurant, the phone rang suddenly.
Qingyou's eyes narrowed, and he hurriedly took out his phone and opened it. The caller ID was Hanyu Reizuki.
He sighed slightly, feeling somewhat disappointed, but still took it and put it to his ear, "What's the matter, Hanyu-senpai?"
"Tadoda-kun, we're out of school now. I can't get through to Ayu on the phone. Can I come to you now?" A gentle voice came from the phone.
"Is school over?" Qingyou looked up at the sky, "But it's only noon now."
Hanyu Reizuki explained on the phone, "It's like this. Just at noon, the radio announced that there would be a heavy snowstorm today. In order to prevent our students from getting into trouble on their way home in the afternoon, they were released early."
"So can I come to you now?"
Hearing her request, Qingyou hesitated for a moment, then agreed, "Okay, then you take the tram to a store near the Trade City..."
...
"Please sit down, Hanyu-senpai."
Qingyou handed the girl a menu and said, "Order whatever you want to eat. It's my treat."
Hanyu Reizuki waved her hand to refuse, "No need, Tada-kun, I already had lunch in the cafeteria."
Hearing this, Qingyou nodded and didn't continue to be polite.
He was already in a hurry and he was eating to replenish his energy, so he was in no mood to chat with the girl.
After a while, the food was served. Qingyou picked up the chopsticks, lowered his head and started to eat rice in big mouthfuls.
Looking at the young man wolfing down the food and the anxiety on his face, Yuzuru Reizuki felt a little distressed.
She knew something about the disappearance of Noji Aka. The boy ate so fast, probably because he wanted to find out about his friend as soon as possible.
In silence, she poured a cup and handed it to him. Hanyu Reizuki took a sip. She also wanted to help the boy in some way.
...
After quickly finishing his meal, Qingyou wiped his mouth with a piece of paper and stood up. "Let's go, Hanyu-senpai. I'll take you home."
"No, Tada-kun, I don't want you to send me back." Hanyu Reizuki said in a panic, "I want to go with you to find Noji-san, I want to help you."
"No, it's too exhausting for a girl like you to run around outside. You should go back." Qingyou frowned and refused. "The principal also said that there will be a blizzard today. You have a weak physique to begin with. What if you encounter a heavy snowstorm?"
"It's okay. I can do it with you. I can always help you share some of the burden."
She came here to help the boy find someone. Now that she was sent back, she was putting the cart before the horse and was also holding the boy back.
"Tada-kun, I really want to help you." Hanyu Reizuki looked at him steadily, her eyes sincere and her tone full of pleading.
"No." Qingyou's face was indifferent, and he still refused without any room for negotiation. "The public security in Chundao City is getting worse and worse. I'm worried about letting you go back alone at night, so let's do it now."
Hanyu Reizuki suddenly became anxious, "But..."
"Senior Hanyu." Qingyou's dark eyes looked over and his gaze met the girl's. "Be obedient."
There was an air of arrogance in those simple words that was hard to ignore. Hanyu Reizuki froze, like a ball pricked by a needle, deflated all of a sudden.
His eyebrows drooped slightly and he couldn't say anything.
"Let's go, Senior Hanyu." Qingyou smiled helplessly, reached out and held the girl's wrist, then walked out of the store.
Hanyu Reizuki remained silent, and let the boy lead her away like a puppet.
——Obviously, she should be the one helping Tada-kun...
Looking at the young man's thin and tall back, Hanyu Reizuki pursed her lips, and a feeling of self-blame and discouragement rose in her heart.
----
When they arrived in front of the apartment, Qingyou paused and glanced at the girl who had been standing next to him without saying a word. "Senior Hanyu, we're here. When you get home, remember to close the window sill to prevent the wind from blowing in."
"Yeah." Hanyu Reizuki responded softly, without much expression on her face.
Seeing this, Qingyou sighed inwardly.
