Chapter 26 Gu Nanqiu: I don't need a lot of money, I just need a leap of love.
"Here, here are two surviving students—hurry!" An anxious voice came, and Yue Yiyue raised her heavy head, vaguely seeing police officers in blue uniforms running towards them.
He was holding a walkie-talkie, seemingly giving some kind of order to the other end.
Yue Yiyue covered his slightly dizzy head and moved slightly. Gu Nanqiu beside him also frowned and muttered a few words, but they were not clear.
Noticing Yue Yiyue's movements, the policeman crouched down and waved his hand in front of Yue Yiyue's eyes: "Are you alright, classmate?"
"Have you been experiencing a headache, or any other discomfort?"
Can you hear me?
Yue Yiyue nodded with difficulty, gave a soft shushing, and pointed to Gu Nanqiu beside him, who was frowning and bewildered by the questions: "Sister, please give us a few minutes to catch our breath, thank you."
The police officer breathed a sigh of relief that she could speak so much and had no injuries. She turned around and spoke a few words into the walkie-talkie, seemingly arranging for someone to buy something.
Leaning on Yue Yiyue's shoulder, Gu Nanqiu was a little dazed. She rubbed her soft cheek against Yue Yiyue, then realized what she had done and looked up at him.
Yue Yiyue thought Gu Nanqiu was feeling unwell, so he pulled her into his arms and patted her back, saying, "It's alright, I'm here. What's wrong?"
Gu Nanqiu nestled against Yue Yiyue's chest and rubbed against him, saying, "I... I'm still feeling a little unwell. I'll lean against you for a bit; I'm a little dizzy."
After regaining some composure, Gu Nanqiu glanced outside the door and softly asked the police officer who was patiently waiting nearby, "Sister, we still have four classmates here..."
The air was silent for a moment. The policeman's expression changed after hearing this. He looked at the girl who had caught his eye with pity, but did not answer Gu Nanqiu's question. He just said in a casual tone, "You guys are really lucky. That serial killer didn't find this place."
Gu Nanqiu understood.
The police changed the subject, asked the two men to get up and walk around a bit, asked them a few common-sense questions, and confirmed their identities.
After checking again and finding no injuries, the police officer patted Gu Nanqiu on the shoulder with a smile. She had felt sorry when she saw the information; such promising talents shouldn't all be wasted here.
She asked a few words of concern, then steered the conversation to business: "Young man, I'm sorry, you'll have to come to the hospital with us later."
"The psychologist is already waiting over there, so don't worry too much about what's happening here... We've seen what's outside, so don't worry, students, you're all safe now."
We followed the police down the road, and the noise became increasingly chaotic as we went down.
The sirens wailed, and a cacophony of voices and sobs mingled together.
As soon as Yue stepped out of the teaching building, he saw a large crowd gathered outside. Yellow and black warning ropes blocked the crowd, and several police officers were maintaining order.
Summer nights are long, but it must have been a sudden downpour. Although the setting sun still hangs in the sky, there is still dampness in the air, and the water stains on the ground reflect a mixture of colors.
Flashing lights, police officers pulling back those who were eager to rush in, and even reporters who were on the front lines came to comfort the victims' families.
The sounds of crying, the menacing sirens, and the chatter of those around them.
Only then did I truly feel alive.
Those standing outside saw someone approaching and all looked up at Gu Nanqiu.
Upon seeing that near-perfect, innocent face, a flicker of infatuation flashed in his eyes, but then, as if struck by something, his composure vanished.
The crowd quieted down for a moment, then started making noise again.
Yue Yiyue was completely unaware that something was wrong; her gaze was drawn to a person wearing a strange hat not far away.
The figure looked somewhat like Ye Qiu, but Yue Yiyue felt it wasn't; she thought such a hat didn't suit Ye Qiu.
Yue Yiyue only looked away after the figure disappeared into the alley.
"Yiyue, what's wrong?" Gu Nanqiu reached out and pinched Yue Yiyue's soft and delicate cheek, forcing Yue Yiyue to look at her.
She then reached out and touched Yue Yiyue's forehead, asking with concern, "You've looked unwell since the beginning."
After a brief moment of stunned silence, Yue Yiyue snapped out of it and pointed to his head: "I feel a little dizzy, and a little... confused."
She was worried about how to talk to the psychologist later.
That's outrageous; nobody would believe it if I told them.
But when she faced the police, Yue Yiyue sighed deeply, unsure of what to say.
"Just answer whatever you ask, but there are some things we don't know either, since we both passed out." Gu Nanqiu held Yue Yiyue's hand and rubbed it repeatedly, hoping that this would warm Yue Yiyue's slightly cold hand with her own warmth.
“We’ve finally made it through.” As she said this, Gu Nanqiu gently squeezed Yue Yiyue’s hand: “Yiyue, we can go to university together from now on.”
Those bloody events, which could have been left behind at any time and place in that high school and could never be escaped, have become a thing of the past.
At this moment, they stood in the bustling, vibrant real world.
But some people remain forever in the past.
But when Yue Yiyue thought about what would happen next, her head ached. Entering these places would make her mind fog up, preventing her from interfering with this world using the plot she already knew.
After this matter is over, the next step is to rent a room at that university, where many strange things will happen.
But seeing Gu Nanqiu's high expectations for the future...
Yue Yiyue thought that as long as he avoided that area, everything would be fine.
After all, at that school, she did manage to shield Gu Nanqiu from some of the plot.
Would things have turned out differently if we had avoided that area, but perhaps even more out of control?
When the police officers saw that the people had finally come out, they cleared a path and escorted the two people to the police car.
The kind-hearted policewoman handed over rice balls she had bought from a nearby convenience store. She smiled at Gu Nanqiu and said, "Eat these to tide you over. We just received a notification that we will take you to the hospital first. The psychologist is waiting for you there. Don't worry, students. We will take you back later."
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After entering the hospital, the two were led into different rooms by a nurse.
The spacious consultation room, with its off-white color scheme, soft orange lighting, and beautiful flowers on one side, all looked very warm and inviting.
Sitting inside was a doctor wearing a white coat, with his long hair tied up, sleeves rolled up, and a notebook in his hand.
He looks neat and clean, exuding an intellectual vibe.
Upon seeing the visitor, she gave a gentle smile: "Please sit down, Yiyue. I am your attending physician, Zhang Jingming. Just call me Sister Zhang."
He speaks calmly and slowly, which is reassuring to hear.
Yue Yiyue relaxed his guard, followed Sister Zhang's instructions, sat on the soft sofa, draped a somewhat heavy blanket over himself, and accepted the warm water handed to him by Zhang Jingming.
After doing all this, I quietly waited for the other party's question.
Zhang Jingming looked at Yue Yiyue and saw that he appeared harmless and well-behaved, just like the information provided by the police station.
After being adopted, he studied quietly, achieved good grades, had average interpersonal relationships, didn't like to show off, and was a very ordinary student.
How are you feeling now, Yiyue?
"I feel dizzy, like I've forgotten something." Yue Yiyue unconsciously rubbed the cup, describing her feelings.
"It all felt so unreal."
"At that time, everyone was discussing how to play a murder mystery game."
Zhang Jingming seized upon the key words and patiently guided Yue Yiyue to recount what happened at that time.
Yue Yiyue showed Zhang Jingming their chat history about arranging to play a murder mystery game.
She also said that she saw Wang Yong, then fainted from fright, and when she woke up again, she saw the police.
Leaving aside the unbelievable things, Yue Yiyue finished the last bit of water in her hand and leaned back on the sofa: "Dr. Zhang, but when I was dizzy, it felt like I had a dream."
“When you are frightened, your brain may be in a protective mechanism…” Zhang Jingming said, sharing her professional knowledge. Finally, she smiled and said, “But if you are willing to tell me what this dream is, I am very willing to listen to you. Perhaps there are some surreal things in this world.”
The last few words were emphasized, and Yue Yiyue understood the other party's implication.
An hour later, Yue Yiyue walked through the long corridor and saw Gu Nanqiu standing in the lobby waiting for her. She breathed a sigh of relief.
It rained tonight, and Gu Nanqiu's clothes looked very thin. Yue Yiyue walked over and led her to the police car: "Why are you waiting for me outside? What if you get cold?"
The separation over a period of time made Gu Nanqiu somewhat uneasy.
She looked at Yue Yiyue with a pitiful expression and replied softly, "I missed you a little, and it was a bit stuffy in there. My sister saw that I wasn't feeling well, so she let me come out and stand for a while."
Getting closer, he could smell the strong fragrance emanating from Yue Yiyue, which barely suppressed the restlessness within him.
She took Yue Yiyue's hand, her dark eyelashes trembling slightly, and asked him cautiously, "Yiyue, can you come back with me?"
"Is that what you're worried about?" Yue Yiyue understood why Gu Nanqiu was so uneasy. She nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll be with you the whole time."
"The doctor also said that during this period, try not to be alone, in case the emotions flash back, it won't be good."
This was what Yue Yiyue was told to Gu Nanqiu by the doctor who was in charge of her when he came out.
Remind her to pay attention to Gu Nanqiu's emotions recently and to avoid leaving her alone as much as possible.
Gu Nanqiu has a strong sense of guilt, which may lead to feelings of self-loathing.
Speaking of this, the doctor recalled the little girl who looked like a beautiful woman meticulously crafted by a painter. She joked, "This little girl is so beautiful inside and out. I can't take my eyes off her."
As the recollection ended, Yue Yiyue grasped the hand that was slightly warmer than her own. She forced a smile and said earnestly, "There are three more tutoring sessions after this. We'll all come together then. No matter what, I'll be with you whenever you need me."
Thirty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a residential area. Gu Nanqiu thanked the police who had brought them back and led Yue Yiyue home.
The elevator slowly ascended, and Yue Yiyue stood next to Gu Nanqiu, somewhat nervous.
I'll probably be staying here for a while. Will that bother Gu Nanqiu?
After spending a long time together, will Gu Nanqiu dislike me?
With the crisis completely over, Yue Yiyue began to have more worries.
Previously, Gu Nanqiu had no choice.
"Don't be too nervous. I live alone at home, and I often feel very lonely." Gu Nanqiu seemed to sense Yue Yiyue's unease.
Under the bright lights of the elevator, Gu Nanqiu appeared excessively pale.
Her brown eyes greedily gazed at Yue Yiyue, who was intently watching the LED screen beside her. She naturally moved closer to Yue Yiyue, pressed her soft body against his, and affectionately rubbed her head against his hair, like a spoiled little animal: "I'm so happy that you came to keep me company."
"Thank you for staying with me, whether you were there or back here. Otherwise, I really wouldn't have been able to keep going."
The memories she had fully inherited reminded her that she should appropriately show weakness to Yue Yiyue, which would arouse Yue Yiyue's sense of responsibility and make it easier for her to find a partner.
After that game, Yue Yiyue's soul and this body had completely merged, and he smelled even better.
This put Gu Nanqiu completely at ease.
It's really here with me...
Just as the original body said, if you obediently participate in the game and don't think that you can get love by hiding Yiyue.
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