Chapter 407 Sleepwalking
Qin Feiyu must have been waiting for a long time, as he didn't bring an umbrella.
After exchanging a greeting, he handed the mooncake gift box to Bai Lu, even though he would have preferred to stuff it into her mouth.
Given that Xiao Cheng's gaze was too unsettling, making him seem like he was doing something wrong, he had no choice but to give it to someone else.
Worried that the harvest wouldn't be good after the White Dew solar term, he specifically explained the reason: "It's to offer my condolences and comfort."
Bai Lu was still full of questions.
Qin Feiyu winked, giving him a knowing look: "Xia Yuehu."
Since something shady has happened, the school naturally won't sit idly by.
Those who deserve our condolences should still be offered our condolences.
Sending the gifts through the student council president is a matter between the students.
Bai Lu immediately understood and accepted the gift of condolence.
Qin Feiyu prefers to communicate with pragmatic people who have a long-term vision, don't dwell on past events, and don't seek more reconciliation.
What is due will come naturally; it would be unwise to tear off the mask of civility and make things awkward for both sides.
"The matter of Xia Yue Lake will be resolved soon, as a highly skilled person will be taking a walk there."
This matter should ideally be resolved privately, but since Bailu is the victim, it is necessary to inform her of the outcome.
After delivering one notification after another, Qin Feiyu said, "We've made progress on the notes that appeared in the library."
Bai Lu was surprised that they could find out so quickly even without surveillance footage: "Who put it there?"
Xiao Cheng, who had been standing silently beside Bai Lu, raised his eyes slightly upon hearing this and glanced at Qin Feiyu.
Qin Feiyu automatically ignored the feeling of oppression.
When he met the expectant and trusting gaze of his precious younger sister, he coughed somewhat awkwardly.
He began seriously: "Thanks to the tireless efforts of our special investigation team, who worked tirelessly, overcame all difficulties, braved wind and rain, and worked day and night..."
After a long, obvious build-up: "Finally, the source of the handwriting on the note was found."
The anticipation for Bailu was almost exhausted, and hearing this ambiguous last sentence made me feel that the truth was uncertain and that the goal might not have been met yet.
Still cooperating, he asked, "Who wrote it?"
"Sun Zijian".
Classmate.
Seeing Bai Lu's surprised and bewildered expression, Qin Feiyu continued, "...the handwriting."
Bai Lu gave a polite, fake smile: "You mean someone forged Sun Zijian's handwriting to write this note?"
"Wow! My little sister is so smart!" Qin Feiyu exclaimed, giving her a thumbs up with exaggerated shock.
Xiao Cheng retorted sarcastically without any politeness, "After investigating for so long, this is all you've found?"
What do you mean, "That's all we found?"
The progress bar is already moving very fast!
When his abilities were questioned, Qin Feiyu immediately explained to Bai Lu with great care: "So many people come and go from the library every day, handwriting comparison is a huge task."
"It's not something you can determine just by glancing at it. The time required must be proportional to the rigor and accuracy; otherwise, it's all for nothing. Besides, Sun Zijian has never even been to the library, so searching for it is like looking for a needle in a haystack..."
Xiao Cheng's single sentence made Qin Feiyu explain for a long time, so long that Bai Lu's ears were almost calloused.
While Qin Feiyu was catching his breath, he finally couldn't help but interrupt: "So, the mastermind behind leaving the note to lure me to Xia Yue Lake hasn't been found yet, right?"
Qin Feiyu felt a little guilty as Bai Lu stared at him with what seemed like a misplaced trust.
"The mastermind impersonated Sun Zijian's handwriting in order to confuse the public and completely disrupt our plan to obtain clues and verify information through handwriting comparison."
In short... the trail went cold.
Bai Lu understood: "The thief and the mastermind are too cunning. Senior Fei Yu, you've worked hard. It's okay, you can investigate slowly. Yao Yao and I didn't suffer any major losses, and we've long since relaxed about the truth. There's no rush."
"Your words are enough." Qin Feiyu looked relieved and at ease.
At the same time, he exclaimed, "You are all so understanding. Don't worry, the truth will come to light soon."
Having finished speaking, Qin Feiyu seemed to have finally achieved his goal of giving the gift, and bid farewell in a relaxed tone.
"If there's nothing else, I'll head back now. You guys go ahead with your work, and I'll let you know when I have the results."
The heavy rain hadn't stopped when Bai Lu decisively took the umbrella from Xiao Cheng and gave it to Qin Feiyu: "If Senior Feiyu goes back soaked to the bone, what will the students think if they see him..."
"Oh my goodness! Why did the rain suddenly start to pour? Thanks, my precious sister!" Chairman Qin could risk his head and bleed, but he couldn't afford to lose face!
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It takes three hours to get to Hwaseong by bus.
The next morning, Bai Lu and Xiao Cheng arrived at the wonton shop downstairs and, unsurprisingly, ran into Shang Chuyao, who had already packed her things and arrived. They had breakfast together.
Shang Chuyao has always had excellent table manners; she is elegant, refined, and eats slowly and carefully.
But she couldn't resist the urge to deliver some big news, and unusually, while eating, she said, "Lulu, do you remember that girl who was being sarcastic in the dorm yesterday?"
Bai Lu's memory wasn't so bad that she would forget what happened last night after waking up, so she nodded in agreement.
"I remember, so what?"
Something big happened to her last night!
Having read too many storybooks, Shang Chuyao learned the trick of keeping people in suspense and not saying everything.
But the reactions that the audience would have in the storybook never happened in front of her.
Bai Lu, who was eating wontons, continued to enjoy them with relish, showing no curiosity whatsoever on her face.
Having finished his wontons, Xiao Cheng slowly peeled a tea egg, his cold face expressionless.
He had absolutely no interest in what she was saying.
Finally, Bai Lu, still completely absorbed in the delicious wontons, seemed to sense the melancholy on the other side of her and looked up from her bowl: "Yao Yao, tell me quickly."
"We're all waiting to hear something big."
Shang Chuyao: "..."
Why doesn't she really believe it?
However, this news is truly enormous and will definitely shock the couple on the other side.
Shang Chuyao winked mysteriously at Bai Lu: "Zhang Haitang sleepwalked last night."
Bai Lu looked up in surprise: "What did you do?"
People who sleepwalk are very familiar with their bodily functions and can do many things instinctively.
Some will stay in their rooms in one place, some will go out, and some will do things they would never normally do.
"Zhang Haitang sleepwalked in the middle of the night and choked Xuan Tong."
As soon as Shang Chuyao finished speaking, she saw Bai Lu finally show a surprised expression on her face, and her tone was even smiling with satisfaction.
"Guess why Zhang Haitang choked Xuan Tong?"
"Why?"
"Zhang Haitang pinched and cursed Xuan Tong, 'Why don't you share some of your superpowers with her? Why don't you teach her? Why don't you help her become prettier? Why don't you improve her grades? Why does Xuan Tong have superpowers but she doesn't?'"
Bai Lu was indeed stunned, remaining speechless for a full second: "Xuan Tong didn't resist?"
This is clearly a case of jealousy shifting its focus.
Although Xuan Tong usually speaks little and has a low profile, he doesn't give the impression of being someone who would swallow his anger.
"Of course they resisted."
Shang Chuyao didn't want to laugh, but thinking of the scene from this morning, she couldn't help but say, "Xuan Tong pulled out a piece of paper from somewhere, lit it, and threw it at Zhang Haitang. The flames burned half of Zhang Haitang's hair!"
(End of this chapter)
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