It seems there really is such a thing...

Xia Che couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

There's nothing I can do.

I'm so busy every day.

Forget about replying to messages, all I want to do when I get home is sleep, or at least relax.

Who has time to look at their phone?

"Well... I have been quite busy lately, haha. I didn't mean to ignore you. I just haven't checked my phone in a while."

Xia Che smiled somewhat awkwardly.

Could it be that this girl came all the way here just to talk about this?

They probably don't have that much free time...

"But replying to my messages won't take up too much of your time."

Xie Linlin persisted, her eyes filled with seriousness.

During this time, Xie Linlin and Paopao have been searching for the woman named Su Miaorou every day in order to save Xia Che. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they have been searching for her every day.

They searched from day to night, and then into the dead of night...

The coffee I order every day to stay awake has become so familiar to the delivery driver that even the security guard doesn't stop me anymore. You can imagine how many cups I've ordered these past few days.

She went to such great lengths just to save Xia Che.

Is it really that much to ask him to reply to my message?

"Okay... I understand. I'll reply when I see it in the future."

Xia Che scratched his head, not understanding why this junior who liked him would care so much about this.

Messages may not be seen in time. If you have time to send yourself a message, why not just call yourself?

Xia Che didn't find this behavior offensive.

But seeing Xie Linlin's satisfied expression, he couldn't bear to say it.

never mind……

That's settled then.

"You came to see me this time just for this?"

Xia Che raised an eyebrow, his expression somewhat strange.

"Not entirely, I mainly wanted to encourage you. The placement test is still very important, so you have to do your best, senior."

Xie Linlin and Chu Yuying are in the same grade, both in their second year of high school, and there is no pressure to go to college for the time being.

However, the placement test is held once a year, and doing well on the test can get you into a better class, which is very helpful for improving your academic performance.

My senior is a senior in high school this year and will be taking the college entrance exam soon. If he can get into a good class, he will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort.

"Hmm... Don't worry, the results will surprise you."

Xia Che smiled faintly, his gaze towards Xie Linlin softening.

The break between classes is only ten minutes long. Although the distance between the second and third year of high school is not far, running back and forth is definitely not fast enough on foot.

You have to run the whole way.

Xia Che felt that it was quite difficult for a girl like Xie Linlin, who had feelings for him, to do this.

"Then I'll look forward to it!"

Xie Linlin suddenly lowered her head, extending one finger from each hand and intertwining them, her expression somewhat hesitant to speak: "Actually... there's something else I'd like to ask you, senior..."

Is she finally going to tell herself what her true intentions are?

"Please feel free to speak."

Xia Che found it somewhat amusing.

Do all girls like to beat around the bush?

If there's something to say, why not just say it directly?

It's exhausting to keep guessing.

"Can you come with me on a trip this weekend? It's not far, just around Jiang City."

Xie Linlin carefully observed Xia Che's expression, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Yes……

After her and Bubble's tireless searching, they finally found Su Miaorou's whereabouts.

According to Bubble, the level of confidentiality regarding Su Miaorou's information was unprecedented.

But if it's just that, then it's alright.

In this world, there is no internet security that can stump her.

The real trouble for Bubble was caused by that unknown hacker.

Based on Bubble's judgment, this person should be responsible for protecting Su Miaorou's data security, and their level may even be higher than hers.

This genius hacker, who had no rivals worldwide, encountered a hacker even stronger than her for the first time.

The two fought back and forth, oblivious to the world around them.

But that's why Bubble's progress was delayed until recently when it finally started to make some progress.

Without this person, Bubble would have found Su Miaorou's exact location long ago. Now, although they have some clues, they can only roughly pinpoint an area. Finding detailed information is impossible.

Xie Linlin wanted to take Xia Che to the place where Su Miaorou was.

As long as this mysterious woman can be found and she intervenes, the killing spree that the twins have laid for Xia Che will instantly vanish.

By then, not only will Xia Che's life be saved, but his father's elixir will also be obtained.

A win-win situation.

"This weekend? Hmm... I think I have something to do this weekend, I can't get away."

Xia Che touched his chin. If he remembered correctly, his master's birthday was this weekend.

He will definitely go.

Otherwise, if Su Miaorou hadn't helped to unseal his meridians, how could he have done it on his own?

I wonder when that will be...

"It won't take up too much of your time, senior. It's just a trip to Lotus Peak in Huangshan. It will only take a day at most."

Seeing Xia Che refuse, Xie Linlin became anxious and grabbed Xia Che's arm, shaking it back and forth: "Please? I'll bring a friend with me, let's go together."

Where to go?

Xia Che was stunned.

Huangshan?

Lotus Peak?

Isn't that the place where my master lived in seclusion?

hiss……

What a coincidence!

The place Xie Linlin wanted to travel to happened to be the place where her master lived in seclusion.

"Just tourism? Nothing else?"

Xia Che looked at Xie Linlin seriously: "What are you going to Lotus Peak for?"

"It's just a trip. I've looked up a lot of travel guides online, and the scenery there is quite nice. I want to go and relax because I've had too many upsetting things lately. Is that okay?"

Xie Linlin bit her lip, looking at Xia Che with a pitiful expression, her eyes seemingly shining.

Xia Che really wasn't good at rejecting such a cute girl.

But the other party's explanation was quite reasonable.

After thinking about it, Su Miaorou's existence was completely kept secret from society, and Xie Linlin was just a junior of his, so it was impossible for her to know that her master was living in seclusion on Lotus Peak.

should……

It's a coincidence.

"Okay, just let me know when it's time to leave."

Xia Che nodded decisively. Anyway, he was going to Lotus Peak this weekend, so since Xie Linlin had approached him, he might as well go.

This is the first time I've had someone to accompany me while attending my master's birthday celebration.

Xia Che had always gone alone before.

It was somewhat boring.

Having a companion would probably make things much better.

"Great! I'll let you know when it's time, and we'll go together."

Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Xie Linlin was overjoyed.