Xiao Xiao returned to the dormitory again. It was almost noon, and Han Qianqian should bring her lunch.
She lay on the sofa and pretended to be asleep with a quilt over her, but she actually fell asleep without realizing it.
As Xiao Xiao slept groggily, she felt someone calling her. She sleepily opened her eyes and saw that it was Han Qianqian calling her. She hummed in response.
"Xiao Xiao, you've been sleeping all morning. Get up and eat. I brought you chicken legs and shrimp from the cafeteria. They're your favorites." As she spoke, she opened the takeout box, and a fragrant aroma wafted out.
Xiao Xiao rubbed her eyes, sat up, and asked curiously, "How do you know what I like to eat?"
"Of course, your brother told me." Han Qianqian thought of how Qin Yuxing had eaten with her in the cafeteria just now and kept putting chicken legs and shrimp into her plate, making other girls extremely envious.
Everyone at school probably thought they were a couple.
Although Han Qianqian knew that Qin Yuxing was getting closer to her because of Xiao Xiao, no matter the reason, it was a good start.
She didn't even have a chance to get close to Qin Yuxing before, but now she was at least familiar with him and could be friends.
Xiao Xiao said "oh," knowing that Han Qianqian wanted to use her to get close to Brother Xingxing and had ulterior motives towards Brother Xingxing.
She would not let Han Qianqian succeed.
Xiao Xiao sat at the table and began to eat her lunch. Han Qianqian said to her, "By the way, your brother said he would take you away from school tonight, before the lights go out after evening study."
"But where can he take me after he gets me out of this school?" Xiao Xiao looked at her pleadingly and said, "Sister Qianqian, can I stay in your dorm for a while longer? It's nice to stay here with you."
"Of course, you can." Han Qianqian couldn't have asked for more. As long as Xiao Xiao stayed in her dormitory, Qin Yuxing would attend classes and eat with her every day to care for his sister.
If this continued, they might develop feelings over time. How wonderful it would be if she could become Qin Yuxing's girlfriend.
Xiao Xiao said gratefully, "Sister Qianqian, are you really willing to take me in? You are truly a kind-hearted person. I will definitely speak up for you in front of my brother."
"Oh, no need, no need." Han Qianqian said happily, "Your brother and I are classmates. Helping you is just a small effort, nothing to be thankful for."
"Then I won't be polite with you. I won't be a stranger." Xiao Xiao stood up and turned around, saying, "See how well this school uniform fits me. After you left this morning, I was curious and tried on your school uniform. You don't mind, do you?"
Han Qianqian then noticed that the school uniform she was wearing indeed fit her well and quickly said, "I don't mind. Wear it if you like it. This way, you won't be easily discovered in school."
She had been studying and living in this closed school for a long time, seeing people wearing the same school uniform as her every day. Therefore, when she entered the room to wake Xiao Xiao, she didn't realize Xiao Xiao was wearing her school uniform.
However, Qin Yuxing had also said this morning that if Xiao Xiao wore her school uniform to go out at night, she wouldn't be too conspicuous. The brother and sister really had the same idea.
It was just a school uniform, and she had several more. It was nothing to give one to Xiao Xiao.
"Thank you, Sister Qianqian. You're so thoughtful. I'm happy for my brother that he has a friend like you," Xiao Xiao said with honeyed words, speaking some pleasant things.
Han Qianqian thought that before she could win over Qin Yuxing, becoming best friends with his most beloved sister would give her another connection to Qin Yuxing.
She was overjoyed for a moment, thinking about treating Xiao Xiao even better.
During the afternoon class, Han Qianqian told Qin Yuxing about Xiao Xiao's thoughts during the break.
Qin Yuxing didn't expect Xiao Xiao to be willing to stay in school like this. He thought it would be good for her to stay in Han Qianqian's dormitory for a while. During this time, he could find ways to earn money.
Once he had enough money, he could arrange for Xiao Xiao to live outside the school.
"If she wants to continue staying in your dormitory, I have no objections, but this is too much trouble for you."
Han Qianqian quickly said, "It's not trouble. I don't usually interact with others, and I'm quite bored staying alone in the dormitory. I often sneak out to play. It's good to have Xiao Xiao accompany me."
Qin Yuxing took out one of his campus cards and gave it to her, saying, "This is the campus card I saved at school. Take it and help Xiao Xiao arrange her three meals a day. Also, on the weekend, you and I will take Xiao Xiao out to buy some daily necessities and clothes. You are both girls, and you know better than me what you need. I'll pay for everything."
"No problem." Han Qianqian smiled and made an OK gesture.
This move was indeed very effective. Qin Yuxing was even asking her to go shopping with him!
...
In the evening, Tian Yi returned from the group and called An Jing in the study after dinner.
The other party quickly answered and said, "Tian Yi, is there anything in the group that I need to handle personally tomorrow after I leave?"
"No, I've handled the remaining matters you had on hand," Tian Yi asked with concern, "Are Lan Yu and the child doing well? What exactly happened? Did the police catch those people?"
"They haven't been caught yet." An Jing tried to keep his tone as relaxed as possible. "Those people covered their faces and wore gloves. They didn't leave any fingerprints, and their faces couldn't be seen, so it's estimated that the police will have difficulty finding them. But I called Alva, and he admitted that he sent people to look for Xiao Xiao at my house, and he didn't intend to harm my family."
Tian Yi was slightly relieved and said, "That's good. Alva is so stupid. He should investigate how Xiao Xiao left his place instead of always bothering you!"
"He said Xiao Xiao didn't take anything with her when she left the castle, no ID or money, so he couldn't find any records of her taking any transportation. He thought only I had the ability to help Xiao Xiao leave so secretly." An Jing's mood was both irritable and anxious.
Tian Yi said strangely, "She didn't have ID or money? Did she walk away on foot?"
The place where Alva was located was tens of thousands of miles away from the school where Xiao Xingxing studied. If she didn't take a plane or train, it would take half a year to walk there, which was absolutely impossible.
An Jing guessed, "Perhaps Xiao Xiao never left that city, but just found a place to hide, not wanting Alva to find her."
"Another possibility is that someone helped her get a fake ID and helped her leave. Although you didn't do it, it's not impossible that someone else has this ability." Tian Yi knew that Xiao Xiao had indeed left Alva's place and arrived at Xiao Xingxing's school.
He knew this was the most likely possibility. It seemed Xiao Xiao didn't go to find Xiao Xingxing alone; she had someone behind her.
"Yes, I also reminded Alva to investigate more thoroughly and not to assume it was only me so subjectively."
"Lan Yu must have been quite frightened. I'm giving you a day off. Stay home and accompany Lan Yu more tomorrow. We'll keep in touch by phone if anything comes up."
"Okay, thank you."
After the other party hung up, Tian Yi stared at his phone for a while, still a bit worried about Xiao Xingxing's side.