Chapter 23 Different Worlds

  Several people subconsciously looked down at the floor, and suddenly there was a "bang" sound. Several people were startled and turned their heads to see that it was Huang Xiaoyu who had fallen onto the table, hitting her forehead on the surface and making a noise. Nie Yuan burst out laughing and continued to tease Huang Xiaoyu: "Hey! Scared pee-less? I said! You can't tell from your usual boldness, but you're actually so timid! Look at Fen'er and the others, they're much more calm than you! It's really true that people are not what they seem!"

  Huang Xiaoyu's face turned red with rage! She slapped Nie Yuan: "What are you talking about? You're the timid one! Stop spouting nonsense here!" He Hu saw that Huang Xiaoyu was being stubborn, and would suffer at Nie Yuan's hands, so he quickly pulled Nie Yuan away, telling him not to cause trouble. Nie Yuan furrowed his brow, and pressed down on He Hu's head, the two of them whispering to each other. Ji Suyan was the closest, and heard everything, but didn't make a sound.

  "Hey! I'm telling you, He Hu, how can you be so useless at this?! I said I wanted to go on an adventure a while ago, and Xiao Yu would definitely agree enthusiastically. At that time, you're supposed to be responsible for protecting her, but instead you're making her worried?"

  He Hu hesitated, "But this place is too dangerous, it sounds so ominous!" Nie Yuan was frustrated, "That's just rumors! Whether or not it's true is another matter! But to be on the safe side, let's choose the safest option. We'll go there during the day to scout ahead, and then bring them at night. As long as we're back by midnight, nothing will happen, right? Don't worry! My mom had my fortune told, and I have a very auspicious eight characters, even ghosts would avoid me! Don't worry!"

  Ji Su couldn't help but laugh, Nie Yuan this guy, for the sake of his friends, he would use any trick in the book to get a good deal on a horse, truly loyal! No wonder he's so popular, with a mouth that can talk the four directions into submission!

  Nie Yuan brought out a few words of encouragement, and Huang Xiaoyu, who loved to show off, immediately took the bait. Nie Yuan took the opportunity to reveal his plan for an adventure, and except for Huang Xiaoyu, no one objected. Young people are indeed fearless and curious! What made Ji Suyan unbelievable was that the most curious and expectant person among them was actually Yan Fen'er, who had always given people a weak impression! Indeed, you can't judge a person by their appearance!

  Thursday afternoon had no classes, and Friday didn't have early self-study either. Nie Yuan called over and said the time was set for tonight, and the location was the underground room of Xiuyuan Building. Except for Huang Xiaoyu and Ji Suyin, the other two were very excited and looking forward to it.

  Huang Xiaoyu was timid, while Ji Suyin could see because of herself. Gently touching her glasses, she began to feel that this was the biggest difference between her and the three of them, a secret that had to be hidden! This secret was like a chasm, separating them from each other, looking together but actually standing on different planes, in different worlds. And all of this started from meeting Qi Xiu, if Qi Xiu didn't appear in front of her again, could she not see? Could she leave that strange world and live an ordinary life? She didn't know, but hoped so!

  These days, the big campus has been abuzz with discussions about the "Dead Body of the Paulownia Tree Case". Every day, there are students running to the tree to see the scene of the crime, and it's almost becoming a "tourist holy land"! Yesterday, Ji Su-yin went to take a look, standing among the students, but she had an unusual feeling.

  The wutong tree was surrounded by wide cloth strips, and the dug-out pit had not been filled up yet. Looking up, Ji SuYin narrowed her eyes, and under the sunlight, the wutong tree was full of vitality, no longer having the eerie atmosphere it had when she first saw it. The branches and leaves gently swayed in the summer breeze, making a soft rustling sound. As if sensing something, Ji SuYin turned her head and saw Qi Xiu standing far away, staring at the wutong tree with an expressionless face, his eyes lightly scanning over her before turning around to leave. Ji SuYin gazed at Qi Xiu's back, feeling a slight sense of unease in her heart.

  He didn't come close to look, was he afraid of hurting her? Ji Su Yin heavily slapped her own forehead and shook her head, warning herself not to be overly sentimental or think wildly. However, she really needed to find an opportunity to have a good talk with him! Many things, even if you try to avoid them, will only get worse and worse.

  She needs a reasonable explanation, then finds a way to solve it, and finally returns to normal life. In the afternoon, Huang Xiaoyu was restless, anxious like an ant on a hot pot. The three of them stifled their laughter, pretending not to see.

  Finally, Huang Xiaoyu couldn't help but ask: "Are you guys really going to that underground room tonight?" Ji Suyin burst out laughing and tried to hold it back under Huang Xiaoyu's fierce gaze: "Haha... no! What was I thinking? Little Yu, you've already promised Nie Yuan, are you regretting it now?" Huang Xiaoyu's face twisted into a strange expression, both unwilling and slightly regretful.

  "No! I'm going! I'd rather die than let Nie Yuan that bastard look down on me!" Looking at Huang Xiaoyu with one foot on the chair and one hand holding her fist to her chest, the three of them laughed uncontrollably. Ji Suoyin rubbed her face, laughing and saying: "Ahh! I'm telling you, little Yu! What are you afraid of? Isn't He Hu still here? When the time comes, if anything happens, just grab onto him and don't let go! Don't worry! He'll be very happy to protect you! My little princess! Hahaha!" Huang Xiaoyu got angry and swung her pillow at Ji Suoyin.