The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 352 - 351: Lu Mian, we are now in the same boat

Chapter 352: Chapter 351: Lu Mian, we are now in the same boat

Lu Mian glanced at the business card, smiled as she tucked it away, and said, “If fate allows, we’ll meet again,” before leisurely bidding Chu Kuo goodbye.

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Today, she just wanted to teach Sheng Zijin a lesson; she hadn’t thought that much into it.

Chu Kuo was a bit slow to react, and it took him several meters of walking away to realize what had happened, before he backtracked, “That… I haven’t asked for your contact info yet!”

Lu Xi found this person a bit odd and, wary of his sister being deceived, quickly handed out his own business card.

“If you need anything, you can contact me first, and I’ll pass the message to my sister. My sister is still in high school; it’s not very convenient for her.”

“Ah, still in high school…” Chu Kuo murmured, looking back incredulously as he left.

Lu Mian didn’t take it to heart and had already run out of patience to stay any longer; she waved her hand at Sheng Zijin.

“Miss Sheng, I understand your purpose, and you know my answer. I’m not transferring schools, and I don’t need you to ‘mediate’ for something I haven’t done. Brother, let’s go.”

Lu Xi nodded his head and immediately rose to follow Lu Mian. At the front desk, Lu Xi even took the initiative to settle the bill and looked back deeply at the embarrassed and awkward Sheng Zijin before leaving with pursed lips.

——

Guo Zihao and Shouhao were quite busy; as soon as class ended, they were occupied with adding new members to the group.

No sooner had the “Mo Lu” CP (couple pairing) group been made public than it attracted many students to join.

There was even an account named “Only Sleep Without Marrying” that tried to join. Guo Zihao felt some sympathy for the person; Brother Mian had already been paired up with Director Qimo, and this person joined such groups—that was just asking for heartache.

But since the person tried to join several times, and Guo Zihao felt pity, he agreed to add them.

Well, it’s tough for everyone.

When Lu Mian arrived for the afternoon class, Guo Zihao waved her over.

“Brother Mian, about that thing with the young female professor you mentioned this morning, I asked my dad to look into it as soon as I got back,” Guo Zihao said as he pulled out a chair for Lu Mian.

Lu Mian sat down, leaned back, and looked up, asking, “And the result?”

“The problem is there are too many people who fit the description! Brother Mian, do you have any more information? If not, it’s going to be tough to find her.” Guo Zihao finished and seemed a bit consoling, “If this person isn’t important, maybe it’s better to let it go. It’s hard to search.”

“…” Lu Mian shook her head. It was Director Qimo who wanted to look into this.

But for some reason, she felt something odd in Guo Zihao’s tone. By instinct, she narrowed her eyes, and he evasively looked away.

Lu Mian said no more.

“Brother Mian, Fatty, have you heard?” Shouhao burst in from outside, breathless, “A girl from the class next door had her home burglarized! My gosh, that girl came home at night, her parents were working the night shift. While she was sleeping, the burglar started prying the door! She was so scared she didn’t dare to make a sound!”

A few others overheard and also gathered around.

“I heard too. That girl was so frightened in her bed, she cried but didn’t make any noise. They say the burglar stole some of her mother’s expensive jewelry and then fled. But if the burglar had found out she was at home…”

Everyone was afraid to imagine.

“Now with the New Year approaching, the thieves are becoming more active.”

Guo Zihao nodded, fretfully agreeing, “Yeah, every year at this time, it’s the busiest for my dad, and this isn’t their first case. In the future, everyone, especially girls, should lock the doors well and try to have a parent at home…”

The group fell silent, weighed down by the heavy atmosphere.

“Guo Zihao, when will your dad catch them… Otherwise, we’ll all be living in fear every day…”

“If only the Wucheng Guardian God were here…”

“The Guardian God is human too, not omnipotent. Perhaps, he’s already moved on to the next city to protect other people…” someone sighed, “We still have to be extra cautious…”

Lu Mian watched the circle of students, all frightened and uneasy, and pursed her lips.

The pen tip tapped on the desk, looking at Guo Zihao, “Fatty Hao, tell me the details.”

——

Lu Mian went to the head teacher’s office in the afternoon and had already communicated with Xiao Qimo about Sheng Zijin looking for her.

Xiao Qimo was now her lawyer, and she was obliged to report everything to him.

Xiao Qimo leaned back on the sofa, holding his phone and nodded.

Both of them were smart, no need for much talk, they could understand each other.

The goal of Sheng Zijin was quite clear, which was to salvage the reputation of Era Middle School, hoping to force Lu Mian to transfer schools. As for deeper motives, they were unfathomable.

But both of their focus was on Gu Jingyi.

Lu Mian was certain that Gu Jingyi’s act was not accidental. The other party had deliberately led her into the pavilion. However, once she entered the pavilion, Gu Jingyi’s expression became quite odd.

Then Gu Jingyi conveniently fell into the pavilion, pulling off a preemptive move.

Ye Jinwen, facing the computer and busy with something, leaned over after a while and asked, “So, what exactly did the two of you figure out? Can you not communicate with just looks, please? I don’t understand!”

A male and a female voice rose in the office in unison.

“Kidnapping case.”

“Kidnapping case.”

As their words fell, Xiao Qimo and Lu Mian looked at each other and smiled slightly.

Ye Jinwen: …I shouldn’t have asked that question!

“Ye Jinwen, have someone keep a close watch on Gu Jingyi,” Xiao Qimo said, adding after a moment, “Be careful.”

The meaning behind those last words was somewhat intriguing.

Ye Jinwen laughed, “Sure!”

He didn’t care, it was just a sorry life anyway.

He had long hated those kidnappers, capturing them sooner would also put his mind at ease!

Lu Mian pursed her lips, stood up, and glanced at Xiao Qimo, who had been staring at his phone, wondering what he was busy with. She reminded him in a vague hint, “Remember, Gu Jingyi once confessed to you…”

Xiao Qimo seemed to have long forgotten about it, “Really, there were many who confessed to me.”

Ye Jinwen nodded in agreement, but none of them ended well.

Lu Mian nodded, joking, “Very understanding.”

Xiao Qimo: “…”

For some reason, he felt a bit jealous.

Seeing that it was almost time for class, Lu Mian said she was leaving and headed to the door. She turned back with a somewhat solemn face and spoke, “Actually, you guys don’t need to get involved in this… ”

She had her own purpose, which was to find the kidnappers’ lair and completely annihilate them.

But Xiao Qimo, he didn’t need to.

The man finally looked up from his phone, glanced at Lu Mian, and smiled slightly, “Ever since I started searching for Number Thirteen, I’ve been in the game. Lu Mian, we’re in the same boat now.”

“But why are you investigating this?” Lu Mian keenly sensed his anomaly. Besides those closely related to the kidnapping case, no one would actively investigate these people.

This man was an exception.