Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Would they really have a good time if they were kept in the dark?
Wu Qiuyun did not know what choice she should make, nor did she know how to answer their questions.
âAll of you⦠Have you tried calling the police?â Cao Xiaorui saw that Wu Qiuyun had not spoken for a long time, so she asked tentatively.
Duan Wenguangâs fatherâs expression was a little gloomy. âI called the police, but the police said there were no cluesâ¦â
Ji Yuanyuan thought about it carefully. The time when Duan Wenguangâs parents called the police was probably about the same time when she and Teacher Wu went to the police station.
As they said just now, they only reacted when they were about to board the train at noon the day before yesterday.
They must have called the police immediately.
After the police investigated, they gave Wu Qiuyun a reply and also gave them an answer.
During this period, they must have tried to find Zheng Guo and Zhou Hua, but they were all in vain.
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They were forced into a corner, so they wanted to use this method to attract attention, hoping that someone would help them.
âTeacher, you know that Xiao Guang is such a good child. He canât just die for no reason. He must have been bullied or pushed down from upstairs. Help us find cluesâ¦â Duan Wenguangâs Mother held Wu Qiuyunâs hand tightly as if she were holding onto a life-saving straw.
Wu Qiuyun took a deep breath and finally made a decision, âGive me your phone number. Iâll call you if thereâs any news.â
Duan Wenguangâs parents looked at each other and were both rather excited.
âPaper, find a piece of paper. Iâll write it down for youâ¦â Father Duan looked around, trying to find a pen and paper.
Wu Qiuyun took out her phone, âItâs alright. Just say it.â
Father Duan reacted and quickly reported his phone number.
Wu Qiuyun made a call, but no one answered after waiting for a long time.
âDid I say the wrong number?â She was a little surprised. âI called you, but why didnât you respond?â
Father Duan pursed his lips awkwardly, âThe phoneâs battery is dead.â
Ji Yuanyuan looked at Father Duanâs awkward expression and suddenly understood something.
The school must have only arranged for them to stay for the first day.
They didnât even care about the accommodation afterward.
How could they bear to stay in a hotel? The weather wasnât too cold now, so they probably just found a random place to deal with it at night.
There was no chance to charge his phone without a place to stay.
It had been a few days. Even the most durable phone would probably run out of battery.
Ji Yuanyuan looked at Cao Xiaorui, âSenior Sister, bring Teacher Wu back first. Iâll bring Uncle and Auntie to a hotel room.â
Cao Xiaorui and Wu Qiuyun reacted when they heard Ji Yuanyuanâs words.
Just as they were about to leave, the couple looked at the leftovers on the table with reluctance.
They didnât eat much and could not just leave it like that. It seemed a little too wasteful.
Ji Yuanyuan could tell that the two of them were reluctant to leave. She called the waiter over and packed all the leftovers.
People who farmed for a living all had the habit of not wasting food.
Second Uncle was the same. At the New Year dinner table, he always tried his best to finish all the food and could not bear to waste it.
After leaving the restaurant, Cao Xiaorui left on her bicycle with Wu Qiuyun.
Ji Yuanyuan said, âUncle, Auntie, come with me. Iâll get you a room. You can wait in the hotel. You can ask the front desk to send you food. Donât worry, it wonât take a few days. No matter what the result is, Teacher Wu will let you know.â
Mother Duan followed behind Ji Yuanyuan helplessly. After Ji Yuanyuan finished speaking, she reached out and grabbed the corner of Ji Yuanyuanâs shirt, âChild, you can go back. We⦠We have a place to stay. You donât have to arrange itâ¦â
Mother Duan stuttered as she spoke. She was obviously not used to lying and was a little nervous.
Ji Yuanyuan did not expose her lie. She only smiled and said, âYou can return the rooms you booked earlier later. I didnât pay for the rooms myself. I used the scientific research fees given by the school. Itâs the schoolâs money. After checking out of the room, they would reimburse me. Anyway, we donât need it, so we can give it to you.â
She thought that if Duan Wenguangâs parents knew that she was the one who paid for it, they definitely wouldnât stay with a clear conscience.
Since they were hostile to the school now, they would not refuse if it was the schoolâs money.
This amount of money was nothing to Ji Yuanyuan.
However, it could make these two old people, who had just suffered the pain of losing their children, feel better.
Sure enough, after Ji Yuanyuan finished speaking, Duan Wenguangâs parents looked at each other and did not refuse.
Ji Yuanyuan brought them to a decent-looking hotel at the schoolâs back door and checked them in.
After they were done, the waiter brought the couple upstairs. Ji Yuanyuan did not follow them.
She didnât want to continue to witness the coupleâs awkwardness. It would make her feel even worse.
When they returned to the laboratory, Cao Xiaorui and Wu Qiuyun had already returned. The two of them sat on the chairs in silence.
Seeing that Ji Yuanyuan had returned, Wu Qiuyun raised her head and asked, âHave you arranged everything? How much is it? Iâll give it to you.â
As he spoke, she was about to take out his wallet.
Ji Yuanyuan held her hand, âNo need. Itâs not much. This way, I feel better.â
Wu Qiuyun knew what Ji Yuanyuan was referring to.
Ji Yuanyuan was still brooding over the matter of Duan Wenguang looking for her half a month ago.
If spending some money for Duan Wenguangâs parents could make her feel better in her heart, then there was nothing wrong with it.
With this thought in mind, Wu Qiuyun put her wallet back into her pocket.
The atmosphere in the laboratory fell silent again. Cao Xiaorui looked at Wu Qiuyun and then at Ji Yuanyuan. She asked carefully, âWhat should we do?â
Since she had already promised Duan Wenguangâs parents, he couldnât possibly do nothing, right?
However, even the police couldnât find anything. Could the three of them really find anything?
How would she explain to Duan Wenguangâs parents if there was no gain at all? How was she going to explain it to the principal?
Wu Qiuyun took a deep breath, âThis matter has nothing to do with you. Just continue to do the experiments according to my instructions for the next two days. I will handle this matter myself.â
Cao Xiaoruiâs face turned red.
âTeacher Wu, thatâs not what I meantâ¦â Cao Xiaorui wanted to explain.
When Zheng Keke came that day, she had already retreated once. This timeâ¦
Wu Qiuyun waved her hand, âYou donât have to say anymore. Hurry up and rest for a while. Continue to monitor the experiment in the afternoon.â
Cao Xiaoruiâs words were choked back by Wu Qiuyun. She pursed her lips and walked away silently.
However, Ji Yuanyuan did not leave. She brought the first aid kit over, âTreat your ankle. Iâll go get you some ice.â
Wu Qiuyun opened the medicine box and looked at the medicine inside. She smiled self-deprecatingly..