Chapter 88 Chapter 88 Xia Zhiqing still looked...

Xia Zhiqing looked at Xun Cang, who was still unaware and asked Lu Yanbai why with a confused look on his face, and slowly fell silent.

Hopefully, their trip to the Holy Thorn will not end with them being driven out.

God bless you.

"Lu Yanbai, you are too xenophobic. I have only been here for a short time, and instead of offering me a treat, you ask me to leave." Xun Cang said in confusion.

He sat down on the sofa and picked up the pillow beside him and put it under his arm.

"I was thinking of staying for two more days." Xun Cang said with a pout.

Lu Yanbai repeated, "Stay two more days?"

Xun Cang: "Yes, Wen and I——"

Xia Zhiqing, who didn't want to participate in this conversation, suddenly interrupted Xun Cang - before Lu Yanbai really got angry, it would be better to let Xun Cang shut up.

"He's joking. We have work to do and we're leaving tomorrow."

Lu Yanbai had an indifferent expression, as if he didn't care whether they left in two days or left now.

But Xia Zhiqing keenly noticed that his mood seemed to have improved a little.

"In that case, let's take this opportunity to decide the venue for the joint entrance examination." Lu Yanbai said.

Xia Zhiqing was stunned. Didn’t he say that there was still a lot of time and they could talk about it later? Why did he change his mind now?

Xun Cang also felt strange, so he asked this question directly.

Lu Yanbai glanced at him and said coldly, "After all, it's quite troublesome for you to come here. Let's settle the matter now so that you don't have to make another trip later."

Xia Zhiqing immediately understood.

In other words, tell them not to come next time.

As for why Lu Yanbai suddenly made this decision, Xia Zhiqing glanced at the person behind him who was already struggling with choosing a location, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

It must be because of Xun Cang.

"Let's set it at the Holy Thorn!" Xun Cang said readily.

This was completely different from his previous attitude of opposition when he heard Lu Yanbai wanted to choose Holy Thorn as the location.

He had his own plan and decided to hold the meeting at Holy Thorn. After all, it would be an opportunity to meet Wen Qian.

Xun Cang's little thoughts were clearly shown on his face, even Xia Zhiqing could see it clearly, not to mention Lu Yanbai.

Xia Zhiqing slowly shifted his gaze to Lu Yanbai, but found that he just frowned and did not object.

"That's it," he decided. "We'll discuss the details later. Just send an email. No need to come in person."

Xia Zhiqing felt a little strange. Lu Yanbai should not be able to see what Xun Cang’s purpose was in proposing the Holy Thorn. If that was the case, why didn’t he object?

This doubt hadn't subsided yet, and then I was choked by his subsequent addition. This defense...

Xia Zhiqing judged that Lu Yanbai definitely liked that girl, but it was probably just a liking and they were not together yet.

Otherwise, given his personality, he should have hinted at this to warn Xun Cang long ago.

But why didn’t they get together? Was there some obstacle in between, or was it that... Lu Yanbai failed to pursue the girl?

Xia Zhiqing's expression instantly became a little subtle. The phrase "want but can't get" really didn't fit in with Lu Yanbai.

He suddenly became interested in the girl. If he was not mistaken, she seemed to be a poor but excellent student. Xia Zhiqing instantly recalled the student's business card he had noticed when he first met her.

Thinking of this, the desks in the woods subconsciously appeared in his mind, and his expression froze.

He is a very amazing person.

"What are you thinking about?" Lu Yanbai raised his eyelids and looked at Xia Zhiqing who suddenly chuckled.

Xia Zhiqing's smile remained unchanged as he said gently, "It's nothing. I just felt that after going around in circles, the fact that you all finally agreed to choose the Holy Thorn as the venue was a bit beyond my expectations."

Lu Yanbai withdrew his gaze and said nothing.

What is Xun Cang thinking? Doesn’t he think he can’t see it?

He just didn't need to object. With Wen Qian's grades, she would go there even if the final location was set at Xun Cang's school.

In that case, it would be better to choose the venue in your own home turf.

——————

On the other side, Wen Qian looked at the scenery in front of him, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Chu Lingyu said that there was a place he wanted to take her to. Following him, Wen Qian came to a hidden map that was not shown on the academy map.

When Wen Qian saw Chu Lingyu go around several corners and find a somewhat hidden small door at the back of the theater, his expression changed.

What a hidden map, even the players are hiding it?!

She thought she had explored the entire map.

This game is really new every time you play it.

"Actually, it's not a particularly interesting place, but it's quite beautiful, so I wanted to take you to see it." Chu Lingyu walked in front and led the way, and his clear voice floated to Wen Qian's ears.

He turned sideways and extended his hand to Wen Qian: "Hold my hand, the road inside is not easy to walk on."

The player casually extended his hand, examining the scene with a hint of curiosity.

Walking around the withered vines clinging to the fence, a sea of small flowers growing wildly and without much care comes into view.

Perhaps because no one takes good care of it, the flowers here do not grow in a very regular pattern, and the fallen camellia flowers cover the benches beside the trees.

Chu Lingyu stopped, casually swept away the flowers that fell on the bench, took off his coat and casually draped it on the chair.

"Not many people come here, and there's a lot of dust on the chairs. You can sit on your coat." He didn't care much and just sat down.

"There is such a place in the Holy Thorn." Wen Qian's eyes lit up as he looked at the flowers at hand.

【Can be picked】

"Not many people know about it." Chu Lingyu tried his best to look casual.

Although he tensed up when Wen Qian sat down, he didn't want Wen Qian to notice.

"I thought you might be interested in this place." He touched his nose. "Don't you often look for places in the academy where few people pass by?"

After realizing this, Chu Lingyu thought of the small garden he had visited before. Although he didn't know why Wen Qian did that, this place was similar to the places she often went to, and maybe she would like it.

He didn't quite understand, but he wanted to make her happier.

Special Mission - Wish

The person next to you hopes that the view of this small garden can make someone happy. Maybe you can help him.

Reward: Experience Points +300]

[Special Mission - Wish (Completed)

Reward: Experience Points +300]

The player, who seemed to have fallen into a granary, was slightly stunned and subconsciously raised his head.

Chu Lingyu, who was secretly observing Wen Qian's reaction and had not thought that she would turn her face away without any warning, paused and looked away in panic.

"that……"

"Don't move yet." Wen Qian paused and said.

She lowered her head, her fingers nimbly weaving around the vines she had just picked. After a moment, she raised the wreath in her hand and looked around.

"Is it beautiful?" The player held up the finished product he had just made and showed it to Chu Lingyu.

Chu Lingyu was slightly stunned, and before he could react, he subconsciously praised, "It looks great."

"That's good." The player narrowed her eyes and looked at Chu Lingyu back and forth, which made the man's ears red and his eyes flickered as he avoided her gaze.

As soon as I looked away, it felt like something was placed on my head.

Chu Lingyu subconsciously looked at Wen Qian. Her hand fell on his head, and her palm rubbed the corner of his eye. The touch was softer than the petals falling from the garland.

"As long as you like it, I'll give it to you!" Wen Qian looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction and nodded.

“By the way, I love this place!”

Maybe it was because the fragrance was too strong, his head felt a little dizzy.

Until the moment of leaving, Chu Lingyu was still reluctant to leave. He was always worried that he would not be able to think of topics to talk about when he was with Wen Qian, and that she would feel bored.

But when I was really alone, I found that these worries did not exist at all.

It seemed like Wen Qian had her own magic. As long as you were with her, you wouldn't feel uncomfortable at all. Even if they didn't talk, you would just feel relaxed.

Before leaving, Chu Lingyu held Wen Qian's hand and carefully held the wreath with his other hand.

When he got back, he had to ask someone if there was any way to preserve it intact.

Thinking about this, Chu Lingyu took a last look at the scenery behind him.

The moment he saw clearly, his expression went blank for a moment, and a layer of confusion slowly emerged in his eyes.

What's going on?

Why is the place where Wen Qian was sitting empty?

Flowers, where have all the flowers gone?

The player who stuffed his backpack silently asked: "What's wrong?"

"……nothing."

Chu Lingyu withdrew his gaze, his face full of self-doubt.

Could it be... that they picked all the flowers to make a wreath for him?

No way?

——————

After coming out of the Holy Thorn, Xun Cang returned to the hotel where he was staying, but Xia Zhiqing did not go back with him.

"I'll go see Jiang Zhi." he said.

"Okay." Xun Cang said casually, "By the way, ask him when he will return to school. He hasn't been back for a long time."

I only saw him a few times during the first two days of school, and I couldn't see him anymore after that.

"I don't think he has any intention of going back. I was renovating his current place last time." Xia Zhiqing shrugged. "I guess he thinks the house here suits him better and is too lazy to move back to his previous place."

"But it doesn't take long to get to school from here. I only need to go when I have exams. It doesn't matter if I'm there during the rest of the year."

Xun Cang nodded in agreement, with a hint of envy in his tone: "The place where he lives is quite close to the Holy Thorn."

Xia Zhiqing: "...I'm really worried that you might lose your mind and want to transfer to Holy Thorn."

Xun Cang thought for a moment, "Is that okay?"

"That's enough." Xia Zhiqing was speechless. "Don't even think about it. Lu Yanbai won't agree to it."

"Why?" Xun Cang didn't understand. "Don't you think Lu Yanbai is acting strangely this time? He seems to dislike me, and I didn't provoke him."

They haven't seen each other for so long. It can't be that she offended him the first time she met him this time, right?

Xia Zhiqing: ...I'm too lazy to talk to fools.

"Let's go." He waved his hand, turned and left, deliberately ignoring the voice of the person behind him calling him.

Following the address Jiang Zhi had sent him, Xia Zhiqing took a bus to where he lived.

He raised his hand to knock on the door, and just as he knocked, the person behind the door opened the door quickly as if he had been waiting for him.

Xia Zhiqing was a little surprised, and even more surprised after seeing Jiang Zhi's expression.

What happened? Why are you so happy?

After seeing who the visitor was, Jiang Zhi's smile faded.

He had no expression and asked lazily, "Why are you here?"

"Don't welcome me?" Xia Zhiqing glanced at Jiang Zhi and walked into the room.

Jiang Zhi was still leaning against the door, glancing into the corridor. His gaze stayed there for two seconds before he turned around and closed the door.

"Waiting for someone?" Xia Zhiqing guessed. After all, Jiang Zhi's expression changed obviously when he saw it was him.

Jiang Zhi didn't answer him. He turned around and walked to the refrigerator, took out a bottle of mineral water and threw it at the person on the sofa.

Xia Zhiqing raised his hand to take it and said casually: "You really are such a person. Every time I come to your place, you only serve a bottle of water. Don't you have anything else to entertain guests?"

Jiang Zhi glanced at him and said, "There's still milk. Want a bottle?"

Xia Zhiqing: "When did you start drinking milk? Don't you dislike the taste?"

He glanced at the refrigerator, paused, and looked past it to the kitchen.

Just a quick look reveals that ovens, egg beaters, and all kinds of kitchen supplies are available.

"You're..." he said with difficulty, "Are you going to challenge your cooking skills?"

Even if you want to challenge yourself, there is no need to choose this aspect. It is still very uncomfortable to poison yourself.

Looking at Xia Zhiqing's strange expression, Jiang Zhi was silent for two seconds and said directly: "Take back what you are thinking in your head."

As soon as he finished speaking, the phone on the table rang with a message alert.

Xia Zhiqing glanced at it casually and was about to hand it to Jiang Zhi, but Jiang Zhi, who was standing by the refrigerator, walked over quickly and picked up the phone before him.

Xia Zhiqing asked in surprise: "What news? Why are you so nervous?"