Chapter 127 Goodbye, Fengye!
Before he could finish speaking, Lu Yuyang tightened his grip on Lu Yuyang's arm and let out a muffled murmur, as if he were unconsciously trying to hold him back.
Josie sighed softly and began to slowly remove his arm from her waist.
Lu Yuyang had already woken up when she made that movement.
He opened his eyes and saw her graceful figure before him, but the smooth and beautiful lines conveyed a sense of resolute aloofness.
His hand slowly tightened, and when Josie finished dressing and turned around, he pretended not to wake up and closed his eyes again.
He didn't open his eyes again until he heard the door close, staring intently at the door.
XiXi, wait for me. I will quickly integrate the forces of the safe zone and come find you!
Stepping out of the building, the cool morning breeze, carrying the dampness of dew, hit her in the face, and Josh instinctively pulled her coat tighter.
She took a step and froze.
Xie Jue's tall figure leaned against the opposite wall like a silent stone statue.
The boy lowered his head, his bangs partially obscuring his eyes, but his straight back and slightly taut body lines silently spoke of a sleepless night, exhaustion, and unwavering vigilance.
"Xiao Jue, you... you've been keeping watch here all night?"
Xie Jue looked up at the sound, his eyes slightly bloodshot, but his gaze remained clear and focused.
He nodded, his voice low and calm, without a trace of complaint: "Yes. I'm afraid my sister won't be able to find me when she comes down."
The reason is simple and pure, yet it carries a heavy weight.
Protecting her is the sole purpose of his existence; no further words are needed.
A wave of guilt washed over her, and Josie quickly walked over.
Seeing the faint bluish tinge under his eyes, she felt a deep sense of guilt. "Silly child... don't wait for me like this anymore. This is a safe zone, and I'm an ability user too. Nothing will happen to me."
Xie Jue simply looked at her silently, neither nodding nor refuting.
That calm gaze said it all: no matter what she said, he would still insist on protecting her.
Josh wasn't sure if he'd listened, so she patted him on the shoulder and said, "You go back and rest first. I need to go see Grandma Chen and Wenjing."
Xie Jue shook his head. "Sister, I'm a superhuman. Not sleeping all night is nothing to me. I'll go with you, and we can rest when we get back."
Seeing his stubborn insistence, Josie had no choice but to nod and decide to speed things up.
They walked through the familiar streets and soon arrived at the Fengye family's building.
Josie gazed at that familiar window, her feelings a mix of emotions, and hesitated to move forward.
What if you're stuck at home and unable to play?
Chen Peng was humming a song as he came out of the stairwell. When he saw Qiao Xi, he felt guilty and turned around and walked back inside without even saying hello.
"stop!"
Chen Peng froze, and could only turn around with a forced smile, "Miss Qiao...it's been a long time."
"Since it's been so long, why didn't you say hello? And why do you look so guilty when you see me?"
"Where...where is it?"
Chen Peng hadn't seen Qiao Xi for a while and thought she had been taken away by those superhumans, but he was surprised to find her standing here unharmed.
Did those superhumans fail to find her?
Josie's scrutinizing gaze lingered on him for a moment before she didn't bother to think about it any further. "How are Grandma Chen and Wenjing doing lately?"
“Okay, very good!” Chen Peng replied immediately.
Has Fengye returned?
Chen Peng looked at her suspiciously. Why was she asking him if her own man had returned?
Noticing Chen Peng's gaze, Qiao Xi glared at him, losing her patience, and said, "Answer quickly."
"I came back a couple of days ago, but then I went out again."
Because he had offended Feng Ye, Chen Peng was always on edge whenever Feng Ye returned, fearing that he would anger him.
Therefore, I pay special attention to it.
Upon hearing that Feng Ye had already left, Qiao Xi had no time to pay attention to Chen Peng. After telling Xie Jue to wait downstairs, she walked straight past him and went upstairs.
thump thump thump...
The door to the room was quickly opened, revealing Granny Chen's face.
Upon seeing Josie, she opened the door with a look of delight, "Josie, you're here?"
He grabbed her and led her inside, saying, "Come and sit down quickly. We have some fruit at home. Wenjing, your sister Xixi is here. Go wash an apple."
There are wood-type ability users in the safe zone. As long as you have enough points, you can eat fresh fruit.
Wenjing was in her room when she heard Qiaoxi had arrived. She immediately ran out, greeted her with a smile, and then went to wash the apples.
"Wenjing, no need to wash it, I won't eat it."
In the laboratory, Fu Jinxing never lacked these things for her.
But Zhao Wenjing still insisted on washing the apple and putting it in her hand.
"Xixi, how have you been lately? If you're not used to it, would you like to move back?" Grandma Chen asked tentatively.
Josie shook her head and smiled at them, "Grandma, I'm not moving back. I came here to say goodbye. I'm leaving the safe zone."
Grandma Chen immediately gripped her hand tightly with her withered fingers, her cloudy eyes filled with surprise and worry: "Xixi, you're leaving? Where are you going? There are man-eating monsters everywhere outside, it's so dangerous!"
She paused, then lowered her voice, "And Ono... he doesn't say it, but I can tell that his mood gets worse every time he comes back. What will he do if you leave?"
The old man's worries were straightforward and heavy.
Josie felt a pang of pain in her heart, as if she had been pricked by a needle.
She grasped her mother-in-law's hand in return, trying to keep her voice calm, "Grandma, don't worry. I'm not traveling alone; I'm with my friends and a very capable neighbor. We'll look after each other, so nothing will happen."
She deliberately avoided the topic of Fengye.
"Are you really not going to give Ono a chance?"
Josie lowered her eyes and hummed in agreement.
Grandma Chen sighed anxiously, "How did these two perfectly healthy children end up like this..."
Xie Jue was still waiting downstairs; she also had to go back to prepare for her departure.
"Grandma, Wenjing, take care. I will come back to see you in the future."
Zhao Wenjing's eyes reddened, but she insisted on seeing her downstairs.
"Sister Xixi, you must be careful!"
She hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "And... Feng Ye really likes you. When he comes back, he always sits in your room, holding your things and staring blankly."
These words were like a small hammer, gently tapping the softest spot in Josie's heart.
Qiao Xi stopped and looked into Zhao Wenjing's sincere eyes, feeling a mix of emotions.
She raised her hand and gently patted the girl's hand. "Wenjing, you can go back now. I'm leaving."
Even if they like each other a little, so what?
Her life took a wrong turn from the moment she was reborn, and... she has no intention of turning back.
The time I spent with Feng Ye was actually happy, and sometimes I even dare not think back on it.
But she has to move on. She hopes Feng Ye can let her go and find a good girl who likes her and is devoted to him.
She turned back and took one last look at the old building: Goodbye, Feng Ye!
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