Mr. Qiu skillfully removes slag while Xiao Ke explains his doubts and visits friends.
Xue Jiuyue didn't deny the words that stabbed her, as this was also one of her troubles. "Well, how did you know? We've been texting each other at night for the past two days. Today, I had an appointment with a classmate and didn't send him a message, and he didn't pay attention to me."
"I've said from the beginning that doctors are very restrained in their emotions and won't take the initiative. Actually, you are the same, my lady. There is no need to worry about your insignificant hidden danger. Just love boldly and take the initiative. Everything will be fine."
The nonsense of "spitting" has been proven time and again in practice, so this straightforward statement made Xue Jiuyue blush.
"Do you think everyone is as crazy as you? You see love in everything and can't breathe without love. You are so love-sick, are you a girl?"
"You can see that too?! I'm truly impressed! Please allow me to call you Big Brother!"
The line from Stephen Chow's version of "Flirting Scholar" was used again, which made Xue Jiuyue laugh. "You like Stephen Chow's movies very much?"
"More than just liking it, I've watched every one of them multiple times. A touching comedy is one that makes you laugh and cry. Just like when you saw "Monkey King: Cuckold," if you cried, it means someone shed a tear in your heart. How come Miss Yue also liked it? If she didn't like it, she wouldn't be so familiar with the lines."
"Yeah, just like you, every one of them is very familiar to me. At first they seem nonsensical, then they are thought-provoking, and then I am amazed at the creators' meticulous attention to detail."
"Beautiful Yue is a soulmate! Which one is your favorite?"
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A shallow, short rest that couldn't even be called sleep had very limited effect. Xue Jiuyue leaned deeply into the sofa, trying to relax. But the express deliveries and letters that Ke Yike sent from time to time didn't allow her to relax.
The leaves that fell one by one remained the same. They did not change because of Xue Jiuyue's fluctuations in thoughts, but stubbornly supported Ye Yi's existence.
The cheesy love words and roses still continue to make Qian Jianjun's presence felt, but in addition to the four cards and four bouquets of flowers, there is also a package.
After unpacking the package, Xue Jiuyue revealed a square cardboard box from a luxury brand. She didn't open it any further, but went to the bar and took out her phone...
Ke Yike, who was also behind the bar, waited until Xue Jiuyue left before calling out softly, "Ying'er?"
"uh-huh!"
"Did you notice?"
"Did Sister Yue receive the gift? It was given by Mr. Qian. Sister Yue took the phone without opening it. She must be planning to return it to Mr. Qian." Zhou Ying's analysis made sense.
"That's not it! Have you seen the letters Sister Yue receives every day, the ones for Ye Zi? They arrive all four days together."
Zhou Ying didn't quite understand for a moment, "Didn't Mr. Qian come here too?"
"It's different. Mr. Qian knew our schedule, so he sent them all together to make up for the first three days. As for the letters to Ye Zi, I looked at the postmarks and saw that all four letters were sent and received together."
"Hmm, I really hadn't noticed. What does this mean?"
"This means that the person who sent the leaves to Sister Yue also knew we were out and that we would be back today. Letters within the same city take half a day at the fastest, which means they sent it this morning after seeing we were open." Ke Yike's eyes gleamed with wisdom as he spoke. Afraid Zhou Ying didn't understand, he added, "We already knew that the mailing addresses were all in our district. Combined with the time of this time, it means the person who sent the leaves was most likely a customer of our store!"
Their movements attracted Lin Yiyi's attention. "What are you whispering about?"
Ke Yike repeated his guess again.
"Who are the guests who come here every day?" Lin Yiyi also agreed with Ke Yike's point of view.
"The Qiu couple, the artistic man, the female writer, the young couple..." The three of them took inventory while looking around the store.
"Old Mr. and Mrs. Qiu are ruled out, but it's hard to say about the others. We'll go and chat with them separately later to ask them some questions." Lin Yiyi made up his mind again.
"How do I do it?" Ke Yike is actually a little shy when chatting with strangers.
"Just say you want to give flowers to someone you like, and ask if they know anything about the language of flowers. Don't just look up the language online; ask if they have any unique insights. Then ask for insights on leaves, like ginkgo biloba."
Zhou Ying's statement was unanimously agreed upon.
On the way out, Xue Jiuyue learned from Qiu Nian that "Hooked Nose" had been arrested by the public security organs. She believed that Mr. Qiu must be the mastermind behind the incident.
After the old couple Qiu sat down, Xue Jiuyue walked forward to express his gratitude.
"Come and sit down, Xiaoyue." Mr. Qiu was overjoyed when he saw Xue Jiuyue.
Xue Jiuyue sat opposite him and said sincerely, "I heard from Xiao Nian that the scumbag was brought to justice. Thank you, I really don't know how to thank you."
"Don't be polite. It's just a small favor. I'm not only helping you, but I'm doing justice for the people and getting rid of harm."
"How did you do it? It's not possible..." Xue Jiuyue considered her words before continuing, "Did it cause you any trouble?"
Elder Qiu looked at Xue Jiuyue with joy and a hint of excitement, then said with a smile, "I guessed at the time that this guy probably had a criminal record and would soon be exposed. I didn't expect that just two days later, he tried to assault a girl. Coincidentally, a friend of mine happened to pass by and decisively called the police! An attempted rape can't get away with it."
"It would have taken years for him to get out. Fortunately, you have protected another girl."
"Compared to his crimes, this is nothing! He is a habitual offender. What's more coincidental is that some of his friends and followers were arrested for some petty thefts the day before yesterday and confessed his previous crimes!" After saying this, Mr. Qiu smiled and took a sip of coffee.
Mrs. Qiu took the opportunity to add with a smile, "What's so coincidental is that today, those girls he had previously hurt bravely stood up and identified him. I just heard that their statements have been taken, and they probably won't be released for more than a decade."
Even Xue Jiuyue, known for her composure, was stunned by this series of coincidences. She struggled to process the overwhelming amount of information, calmed herself, and thanked him again. "I didn't expect you to put so much effort into this. While gratitude is often inexpressible, I still want to say thank you. I hope I'll have the opportunity to repay you in the future."
Elder Qiu said disapprovingly, "People always have some friends when they get older. This isn't a big deal. I have to do this this time. First, no matter what I've learned or experienced personally, he has successfully angered me. Second, this social cancer is everyone's responsibility to eradicate. Third, only by causing him enough pain will he have a chance to reform. Of course, if ten or twenty years doesn't change him, I have other ways... Don't worry, this piece of trash won't threaten you again."
The deep love and care in Mr. Qiu's words instantly enveloped Xue Jiuyue tightly, leaving her speechless.
Mrs. Qiu said sympathetically, "Xiaoyue, don't think about thanking me. Old Qiu and I treat this place as our home, and we treat you as our own family. Protecting our family is something we spare no effort to do. Qiu Nian also often says that you are like his own sister, so there's no need to be polite with family members! Besides, whether you help to match Qiu Nian and Yi Yi or not, you have already done us a great favor!"
"Qiu Nian and Yi Yi, they are a match made in heaven no matter how you look at it. We just can't rush things." Xue Jiuyue knew that no matter how many words she said, she couldn't express her gratitude. She simply kept the kindness in her heart and left it to time...
Ke Yike and the others chatted with the guests separately and soon caught Xue Jiuyue's attention.
"What are you doing?" Xue Jiuyue called Lin Yiyi to find out what was going on.
Lin Yiyi stated the facts truthfully.
"Don't waste your time." Xue Jiuyue smiled calmly. After thinking for a moment, she added, "The doctor said that I must rely on my own memories. If I'm suddenly stimulated, there may be no consequences. So, I appreciate your kindness, but let me do it myself."
Lin Yiyi quickly relayed the irrefutable reason. Although they were still secretly guessing in their hearts, the three of them stopped their previous actions.
"Ahem..." Ke Yike couldn't contain his excitement and expressed his own judgment, "I think that artist guy is the most likely one. He's a photographer. Sister Yue's letters often contain photos."
"Ginkgo leaves, what does he think?" Zhou Ying continued to delve deeper.
"He said a lot!" Ke Yike tried his best to recall what the artistic man had said and repeated it: "Ginkgo leaves are golden yellow, burning autumn like flames. They should be a symbol of vitality. They are the unyielding soul, fighting against the harshness of autumn. They are the struggle of spiritual power to break free from the constraints of time... I only remember these things. What he said was quite profound. I feel it was him!"
"But these explanations have nothing to do with love." Zhou Ying was still a little confused, "But they might also be an evasion of the issue."
"Whether it is or not, what does it matter?" Lin Yiyi was always concise and to the point.
Ke Yike said somewhat dejectedly, "Yeah, we can only wait and let things take their course! We still have to rely on Sister Yue herself."
"Then you can pay more attention to it and treat it as a treasure hunting game to make your work and life more fun." Zhou Ying was still as sunny as ever.
Qian Jianjun must have arrived at "Inch of Time" after dinner, exhausted and dusty, with the smell of alcohol still lingering on his body from the dinner.
"I'm sorry, it's a social engagement I couldn't turn down. I just offered a symbolic toast and came here."
"It's okay. I know you're busy. I asked you here mainly to return the gift to you, and also to see if we can end the agreement." Xue Jiuyue spoke politely and handed over the luxury cardboard box.
Qian Jianjun was so frightened that he could no longer remain calm. This was his only lifeline. "Xiaoyue, why do you want to end the agreement? I'm sorry. Did I do something wrong?"
"No, it's my problem. I still can't accept the gift from you, so..."
Having probably figured out the cause of the problem, Qian Jianjun asked before Xue Jiuyue finished speaking, "Haven't you opened it yet?"
Qian Jianjun's question made Xue Jiuyue feel puzzled. "I haven't opened it yet. Why? Isn't it filled with that brand of products?"
Qian Jianjun untied the ribbon knot outside the box and explained, "It's a bag from this brand, but it's definitely not as simple as just buying it with money."
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