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The dishes in front of her looked decent, but after a few bites, Wen Yan couldn't swallow them. She drank some water and forced herself to swallow.
Lin Pianyue had no appetite for the cafeteria food and only ate a few bites hastily. Seeing that Wen Yan couldn't eat, she said, "Let's go out to eat. Even Wen Yan can't eat the food in the cafeteria anymore."
"It's still early, we have plenty of time to go out for a meal." Mosa put down her chopsticks and glanced at her phone.
“You all go ahead, I really have no appetite.” Wen Yan stood up. “I’m going out for a walk.”
The group exchanged bewildered glances. Sang Nuo asked, "Wen Yan hasn't been eating much these past few days. What happened to him?"
Mosa sighed, "I wonder, besides Long Chen, who else could influence him?"
Sanno: "But didn't he dislike Long Chen?"
Mosa: "That's why I need to think about it!"
Wen Yan suddenly stopped at the corner. Lin Pianyue slapped the table. "Look over there!"
Few students came to eat, and the cafeteria was unusually quiet, save for the hum of the air conditioner and the soft clinking of bowls and chopsticks. Wen Yan hadn't had a good night's sleep in the past few days, and his eyes were slightly sore. He rubbed his eyelids and walked outside.
A tall figure walked towards them. Wen Yan stopped what he was doing and looked closely. It was Su Jibai. His heart couldn't help but pound, and his body gradually tensed up.
Su Jibai smiled slightly at him, his handsome face full of smiles, his expression as natural as if nothing had happened.
Wen Yan tried to relax, gave him a smile, and hurriedly left.
The auntie pushed the food cart slowly past, but Su Jibai seemed to hear Wen Yan's footsteps, gradually fading into the distance until they disappeared into the noise outside. He turned back and stared at Wen Yan's retreating figure for a few seconds before turning away.
Leaving the cafeteria and walking to the cat house, Wen Yan's heart gradually calmed down. Stroking the kitten's soft fur, his heart found comfort.
The system said that after completing the mission, he could choose to return to the original world or stay in this world. Before, he wanted to return to the original time, but now he wanted to stay here.
He has a loving family and people he cherishes here, and no matter how difficult the tasks ahead may be, he wants to stay here.
Recalling Su Jibai's appearance just now, Wen Yan sighed softly, her fingers unconsciously curling up.
"Meow!" the kitten cried out, expressing its displeasure that Wenyan had stopped moving.
Wen Yan looked at the kitten meowing at him, smiled, and continued to stroke its head.
Today is the day for the autumn outing. Students can choose to go to Suer Manor in the suburbs on their own or take the school bus.
The bus was stuffy and smelly, so not many people would ride it. Wenyan also came in her own car, which saved time and was convenient.
As the name suggests, Suer Manor is a property owned by the Su family. As a shareholder of the school, the Su family sometimes provides the school with some conveniences, such as providing their own manor as a location for the school's autumn outing, which both contributes to the school and benefits their young master.
Suer Manor is built on a hilltop, occupying an entire hilltop. In the morning, when the clouds and mist swirl around, the sapphire blue tower top of the manor can be vaguely seen.
The cars that had driven up the mountain were parked outside the manor, and the teacher stood outside the cast-iron gate to count the number of people. Once everyone had arrived, the gate opened, and the first thing that caught the eye was the fountain pool in the front courtyard.
Like a white sculpture standing in the pool, Venus slightly raised her head, her face as serene as the tranquil lake water, and carved water jets spray out clear spring water, the sound of which is crisp and melodious.
Beyond the fountain pool lies the manor's main building, with a sapphire blue dome above cream-colored limestone adorned with exquisite patterns. In the morning light, the rose-patterned windows reflect a cool, silvery glow through the floor-to-ceiling arched windows.
Faced with such an elegant and magnificent building, Wen Yan couldn't help but look on in amazement. Lin Jiapeng, who had appeared beside him at some point, smiled and said, "It's really beautiful. I also have a manor in England. When would you do me the honor of visiting it with me?"
"When I travel abroad," Wen Yan smiled. He would only gain true freedom after he completed his mission.
Behind the main building was an orchard, where young men and women took fruit baskets from the housekeeper to pick fruit. Lin Jiapeng also went over and took two, then pulled Wenyan to play in the orchard.
"Hmm... these blueberries are sweet enough." Lin Jiapeng ate several blueberries in a row and stuffed a few into Wen Yan's mouth.
The sweet and sour juice burst on the tip of her tongue, mostly sour. Wen Yan frowned and asked, "Are you sure your sense of taste is okay?"
Lin Jiapeng laughed heartily, dodged Wen Yan's slap, and ran to pick grapes in front of him.
Wen Yan followed, carrying a basket, and encountered Su Jibai under the grape trellis.
Several bunches of glistening purple grapes lay in his basket, each one plump and tempting. He didn't notice Wen Yan, still looking up to select them.
Wen Yan paused, walked to his side, and asked, "Is it sweet?"
"I haven't tried it yet, you should try it." Su Jibai picked up the basket with a warm smile.
Wen Yan took a string of skewers without hesitation, saying, "Thanks."
"Don't be picky," he patted Lin Jiapeng's shoulder, who looked lost, and waved the grapes in his hand. "Just eat this bunch."
Lin Jiapeng ate one and smiled, "It's so sweet! Where did you pick it?"
"I just grabbed it." Wen Yan pushed Lin Jiapeng away. "Let's go take a look ahead."
They were not far from Su Jibai, and they were speaking quite quietly, so their conversation naturally reached Su Jibai's ears without missing a beat.
Su Jibai's lips tightened, and he also left from under the grape trellis.
It was noon when they left the orchard, and the butler had already prepared lunch in the main building. After lunch, they were free to do as they pleased. Most of them went to tour the estate or admire the flowers in the garden, while the rest went to swim in the pool on the first floor.
There are two swimming pools on the first floor, one indoor and one outdoor. Both pools are very popular. The indoor pool is more spacious and shaded, while the outdoor pool is perfect for sunbathing.
Inflatable frames, volleyballs, and swimming rings were also placed in the pool for them to play with, and many people played water volleyball.
After changing into their swimsuits, Wenyan and Mosa also started playing water volleyball.
Since there were only five people including Lin Jiapeng, Lin Jiapeng invited a friend from the next class to join them, making a total of six people.
The six people were divided into teams using black and white. Wen Yan, Lin Pianyue and Ke Shuyao were on one team, and Mo Sha, Sang Nuo and Lin Jiapeng were on the other.
After both sides took their positions, a life jacket holder tossed them the ball. The moment the ball flew through the air, Wen Yan and Lin Jiapeng both wanted to jump up and hit it, but the resistance in the water was too great, and to others it looked like they were just playing in the water.
"Wenyan, jump up!" Lin Pianyue shouted from behind.
Sannoh shouted, "Lin Jiapeng, don't hold back! Jump with all your might!"
Wen Yan lifted his leg and leaped with all his might, finally touching the edge of the ball... The ball slipped from his fingertips, and he plunged into the water.
"Hahahaha!" Mosa laughed wildly on the other side.
Sanno continued to direct, "Lin Jiapeng, hurry up and catch the ball!"
When Lin Jiapeng saw Wen Yan slip, he hesitated for a moment. He only continued moving after hearing Sang Nuo's words. His foot slipped, and he fell headfirst into the water. The ball in the air fell onto their water surface.
Wen Yan emerged from the water, wiped his face, and shook the water off his hair. As soon as his vision cleared, he saw Lin Jiapeng slip and fall into the water with the volleyball. He cheered and laughed heartily.
Ke Shuyao chuckled, "Not bad, not bad. Luck is also a kind of strength."
Lin Pianyue smiled triumphantly as she regained the face she had lost.
Mosa's face fell instantly.
Sanno: "..."
Lin Jiapeng laughed and said, "Unexpected, unexpected."
A new round of battle began. Lin Chia-peng, with his great strength, slapped the ball far away. Ke Shu-yao, who was prepared, jumped in advance and reached out to slap the ball back.
Lin Chia-peng lunged forward but missed the ball, which flew straight toward Sannoh's forehead.
"Thump!" A red mark appeared on Sang Nuo's smooth forehead. She gritted her teeth and said, "Ke Shuyao, you did that on purpose!"
Ke Shuyao quickly bowed and begged for mercy, "It's a misunderstanding. Who would have thought Lin Jiapeng was so weak that he couldn't even catch this?"
"You just wait!" Sanno used all his strength to slap the ball at Ke Shuyao.
Ke Shuyao, looking embarrassed, simply hid in the water and refused to come out.
The second floor is the owner's private swimming pool, where only Su Jibai, Long Chen, and Liu Xirou are present.
Liu Xirou had just finished swimming and was sitting on a deck chair drying her hair. She looked at Su Jibai, who had already swum eight laps with his head down, and asked worriedly, "Su... is he really alright?"
Long Chen took a sip of juice and lay down lazily. "Since he won't say anything, let's just pretend he's fine."
Liu Xirou remained silent, staring at Long Chen for a while. Long Chen then sat up with a serious expression. "As friends, we still have a responsibility to help him."
How can I help?
"The one who tied the knot must untie it." Long Chen smiled and beckoned a servant over.
After three matches, Wen Yan's team won all three. He beamed with joy and raised a toast with his teammates, shouting, "Cheers!"
Sanno was indignant. "You bunch of rude guys, you play ball like you're beating people! I'm never playing with you again!"
Mosa rubbed the spot where she had been hit. "Agreed."
Ke Shuyao defended himself, saying, "It really wasn't our intention. The ball was too slippery, and we kept missing!"
The goose nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
"Exactly, those two guys were so rude, they were just brutes!" Lin Pianyue was in a good mood after winning, and she hugged Sang Nuo with a smile. "But it's more fun when everyone plays together, don't mind them."
Sanno nodded, "Alright, I'll team up with those two brutes next round!"
Lin Pianyue: "...So this was your ultimate goal."
Sanno stuck out his tongue and gave a playful smile.
Having played in the water for too long and exhausted themselves, they slumped onto the deck chairs eating snacks to replenish their energy. It's estimated that they'll spend the rest of the day here.
Wen Yan hadn't been lying down for long when she saw a message from Liu Xirou.
Liu Xirou: Oh no, Ayan! Su is drowning!
Liu Xirou: We're at the swimming pool on the second floor, hurry up.
Upon seeing the message, Wenyan immediately jumped up, scattering the snacks in her arms all over the floor. Without even putting on her shoes, she hurriedly ran upstairs.
The group was dumbfounded. "Why is he in such a hurry? What is he going to do?"
Ke Shuyao: "You need to pee, don't you?"
Lin Jiapeng shuddered. "Now that you mention it, I feel like I need to pee too."
Ke Shuyao: "Let's go!"
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