Chapter 008 Chapter 8
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“Ding Di——”
“Ding Di——”
“Ding ding ding—”
The alarm clock rang more than ten times in a row, but no one interrupted it.
So it just started to have fun, screaming at the top of its lungs, diligently trying to wake its owner up from his sleep.
Xia Meng's temples were throbbing because of the noise.
She lay in bed with a frown on her face. Her eyelids felt so heavy as if they were pressed down by two pieces of lead, and she couldn't open them at all.
Although my consciousness is awake, my body seems to be still trapped in a dream - no, it should be said that it is in a mental picture and I cannot wake up.
The alarm clock rang again and again.
No one pressed the stop button, so the ringing lasted longer and longer.
By the start of the fourth round, the bell had been extended to a full ten minutes.
The neighbor next door probably couldn't stand the noise anymore and soon started banging on the door.
The landlady who lived next door yelled through the door, "Little girl! Don't sleep! If you don't wake up, you'll oversleep and miss class again!!"
After a few seconds, a trembling hand finally climbed up to the bedside table and turned off the alarm clock with difficulty.
Xia Meng sighed deeply.
Only his hands could move, and his body was still unable to move.
It feels like I'm being possessed by a ghost.
It felt like she was back in the dream where she was controlled by Jiang Qiongran.
As a last resort, she could only gather all her strength, wait for the right moment and roll over to the edge of the bed with difficulty.
Boom——
She rolled right off the bed.
This roll seemed to have opened up all the blocked meridians in the body.
She suddenly opened her eyes and let out a long breath of foul air.
"Huh... I finally woke up." She murmured, reaching out to hold the edge of the bed and climbed up with difficulty.
As soon as I stood up straight, I felt dizzy.
She staggered and stood up with the help of the wall, then touched her dizzy forehead, which seemed to be a little hot.
Oh no, could it be that I have a fever?
Xia Meng rarely gets sick, and rarely has headaches or fevers. There are no fever-reducing medicines at home.
The only thing was that when I first moved in, the landlady gave me a small box of spare medicine.
She struggled to move over and look for it.
There are two boxes in the first aid kit, one box of ibuprofen sustained-release tablets and one box of Tylenol.
When I looked at the time, it had already expired for three years.
Xia Meng could only let it go.
So she went to the bathroom and washed her face again.
Finally woke up a little.
My steps weren't as heavy anymore.
She then moved out again to check the time.
As soon as she saw the time on her phone, she gasped.
Oh shit!
It’s eight forty!
Isn't this definitely late?
She looked at the message again, and sure enough, at exactly eight o'clock, Zhou Qifa sent her a message asking if she had arrived, but she had overslept.
There are only twenty minutes left before Fan Xue will be sent to the court.
Xia Meng pursed her lips and thought for a fraction of a second, then decisively grabbed two pieces of clothing, put them on, and ran out the door.
It takes about eight minutes to get from my home to the subway station.
A quick run can cut that to five minutes.
I can just catch the 8:45 subway to Yanshan.
I arrived at the terminal at around 8:55, and then rushed from the subway station to the Black Tower—
It seems that there is not enough time.
But, never mind.
Just run first.
Eight forty-five.
At the last second before the subway door closed, Xia Meng finally got on the train.
She leaned back in her seat, panting, and finally caught her breath.
It was not until now that she had time to take out her cell phone to message Zhou Qifa.
[I'm so sorry! Director Zhou! I ran into something and couldn't get back to you just now! If I rush over now, will I still make it? I'm on my way and will arrive at the Black Tower in ten minutes. I have something very important to discuss with you in person. It's about Fan Xue. I don't think she's a true serial killer. Could you please try to give me some time before the trial begins, even ten minutes would be fine!]
Unlike last night, this time Zhou Qi took several minutes to reply to her message.
Zhou Qi: Sorry, I'm afraid I can't agree to your request. Fan Xue was sent to the courtroom ten minutes ago, and all the information I have has been handed over. Fan Xue is no longer under my control.
Xia Meng did not get discouraged and slowly leaned back against the seat.
According to her limited understanding of Zhou Qi——
This big brother will most likely have another sentence to say.
As expected.
In less than half a minute, the second message arrived.
[Zhou Qi: But I can arrange for you to be a defense witness in the trial. Are you sure you can prove she's not the murderer?]
Xia Meng quickly typed a reply:
Yes, I am sure.
Zhou Qi did not reply.
Xia Meng let out a long breath.
Finally got a second chance.
Only at this time did she have the energy to check other messages on her phone.
The social software is basically filled with messages from classmates, asking her if she has woken up, boarded the bus, reached her stop, and overslept.
She skipped them and opened Wang Xiangyi's chat box.
Lao Wang was very conscientious and started checking her homework and giving comments at 7 o'clock as expected.
At the end, I said, "It's well written. You will explain this part in class today."
Xia Meng replied:
"Master, I can't go today. I have a fever and would like to take a sick leave!"
【Wang Xiangyi: ……】
Wang Xiangyi: Next time you lie, remember to make sure you know if you'll be caught.
Wang Xiangyi: According to Heita's convention, current students must contact their guardians or school teachers before participating in Heita's official business.
Wang Xiangyi: Zhou Qigang contacted me a minute ago and said you were going to court.
[Xia Meng: ...]
[Xia Meng: [Honest.jgp]]
[Xia Meng: Master, I really have a fever! I didn't lie to you!]
[Xia Meng: I'll go to the Black Tower to see a doctor soon. I promise to give you a doctor's diagnosis!]
Wang Xiangyi: Okay, I'll reimburse you for the cost of your brain check.
Wang Xiangyi: Did I ever tell you to stay out of the Black Tower business? But you went ahead and did something big, running off to their courtroom!
【Xia Meng:! 】
Xia Meng: Master, think about it, if Fan Xue's case is truly a misjudgment, it would be a stain on your career! I'm saving your reputation!
Xia Meng: Master, you didn't thank me, and you even called me stupid! I'll tell Master's wife about this!
【Wang Xiangyi: ……】
【Wang Xiangyi: Humph.】
Based on Xia Meng's understanding of Wang Xiangyi, this snort was considered a temporary approval of her behavior.
The master and disciple had a temporary truce in their daily verbal battle.
She put away her phone.
We are almost at the terminal.
A sweet announcement began to sound on the radio:
Dear passengers, welcome to Beijing Subway Line 21. This train is heading to the Yanshan Nature Reserve. The final stop is Yanshan Nature Reserve Station. Passengers getting off please prepare in advance.
Xia Meng stood up and walked to the door holding the handrail.
Somehow, the dizziness got even worse.
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
She raised her hand and wiped it.
I found that even raising my hands was a bit difficult.
She wailed in her heart, please don’t let me down again at this time!
If she messes up the second chance she finally got, she will probably be blocked by Zhou Qi forever.
The subway slowly stopped.
She struggled to get out of the car and headed towards the Black Tower.
Unfortunately, my steps were weak and I took two breaths after walking three steps.
Xia Meng closed her eyes, there was really nothing she could do.
She reached for her phone. In her condition, she probably couldn't even climb the Black Tower, let alone arrive on time.
It’s better to give Zhou Qifa a message and ask him to send someone to take me there.
She held her phone and typed tremblingly, making two mistakes out of three. Halfway through, someone suddenly stopped in front of her and asked, "Xia Meng?"
Xia Meng paused and looked up along the man's feet.
ah!
Isn’t this the Apollo who fought side by side with her through thick and thin last night?
The guy finally stopped wearing flowery shorts today.
He was not wearing the white clothes he wore last night, but was wearing the black uniform of the Black Tower in a proper manner.
A snow-white shirt and a handsome black uniform.
I don't know if it's the clothes that complement the man or the man that complements the clothes, but he actually looks like he's been reborn, a completely different person from yesterday.
Li Zhou reached out to support her shaky body and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"
"That's perfect." Xia Meng grabbed him and said, "Take me to the Black Tower!"
Li Zhou blinked: "Are you going again today?"
Xia Meng was panting and could only speak briefly: "Fan Xue, the trial is at nine o'clock!"
Li Zhou understood instantly.
When I looked at the time, it was already 8:59.
Only a short minute and sixty seconds remained.
Li Zhou whispered, "That's rude."
Just as he finished speaking, he had already reached out and supported her lower back, pulling her towards him, with his other hand supporting her knees. The next second, he jumped out from where he was standing, as fast as lightning.
Xia Meng was hit by the wind in her face and almost couldn't breathe.
This is astonishingly fast.
It's almost two hundred miles per hour faster than the starting speed of a sports car.
Her eyes widened in shock, and she could only subconsciously hug his neck tightly with both hands.
Li Zhou seemed to have reacted as well. He moved the hand that was supporting her back to the back of her neck, then gently pressed her head towards his ear.
Amidst the sound of the wind, she heard him whisper in her ear, "If you're scared, just close your eyes. I promise you'll be there on time."
How can I close my eyes!
This feeling is much more exciting than a roller coaster!
Xia Mengke is a fan of high-intensity activities in amusement parks and adapted quickly.
It was inconvenient to look forward, so she simply leaned on Li Zhou's shoulder and looked back.
The trees on both sides of the street receded rapidly.
It disappeared in a flash, leaving only a green afterimage.
Soon, they arrived at the gate of the Black Tower.
Xia Meng was just about to say that they could put her down and all they had to do next was take the elevator upstairs.
As a result, Li Zhou held her and looked towards the elevator.
Li Zhou: "During working hours, all eight elevators over there are overloaded."
I don't know how long it will take to wait for the elevator.
Xia Meng took a look and saw that there were still fifteen seconds until nine o'clock.
This is just a little bit off. Director Zhou wouldn't be so unkind, right?
She was just about to say that it was okay to wait a while when she heard Li Zhou suddenly say, "I have another idea. Hurry up."
Xia Meng: “?”
Just as the question mark appeared, the next moment, Li Zhou* suddenly hugged her and half-knelt down, then suddenly stood up and jumped upwards -
He actually jumped directly up along the inner frame of the black tower's outer glass wall.
With a push of two layers, he climbed up quickly.
The people in the hall below who saw this scene were stunned.
The person in Li Zhou's arms was also stunned.
She took it back—this was way more intense than the high-intensity rides at the amusement park—ugh.
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