Chapter 1, The Incident of Class Fees for Physical Education

"Well, I feel a bit embarrassed." Ling Yu displayed a rather mischievous smile

I will tell you now that yesterday morning, Qianying collected the class fees, which totaled 2,200 yuan. In the afternoon, she brought it back, intending to hand it to me during the third period class meeting. However, the first period was physical education. After the physical education class ended, she returned to the classroom only to find that the envelope containing the class fees was missing. She searched for a long time but could not find it, and ultimately concluded that it had been stolen

"Shh—" Ling Yu signaled her not to speak so loudly, "If others hear you, you will be in trouble. I forgot to remind you, I am now a member of the early romance strike team. You should understand now."

Lin Qian's face was drenched in sweat. She glanced around and said nervously, "Ling, what will it take for you to let us go? Just tell me, I will do my best to meet your demands." Seeing no response, she intensified her approach, "If you want money, that's fine too. Just say the amount."

"Yes, my important belongings were also stolen from the classroom, so I hope you can help me get them back," the young girl stated directly.

The specific process is quite complex; I will report to you when I have time in the future. As for who the thief is, I will not disclose that, as I do not like to report on others. Moreover, since that student has returned the money, it indicates that he is not inherently bad and should be given a chance to reform. I think we should not pursue this matter any further. After all, it is all due to my own efforts, which gives me confidence when I speak. Then, Ling Yu noticed that Zhang Qianying's eyes suddenly widened.

As the two of them exited the office and made their way back to the classroom, Zhang Qianying continuously expressed her gratitude to Ling Yu and suggested finding a time to treat Ling Yu to a meal

The next morning, after the second period, Ling Yu arrived at the disciplinary office feeling dejected.

Ling Yu looked at Huo Wu's indignant expression and couldn't help but recall the situation from the last time he had angered her

Ling Yu met Zhang Qianying's pitiful gaze, feeling a pang of compassion in her heart. She sighed, nodded at her, and then said to the wicked mother: "I will try my best. However, teacher, investigations usually take a lot of time, so..."

Startled, the young girl quickly released her grip and retreated as if fleeing from a plague. Suddenly, she bumped into someone and then caught a whiff of an apricot blossom fragrance.

If you are truly in difficulty and need financial assistance, you can bring it up through the teacher, and everyone will surely extend a helping hand to assist you. Ah Hai, turning back is the way to safety

However, although humans cherish time, they do not constantly check the clock for everything, making it fundamentally impossible to collect data in this regard

Oh? What is it? Ling Yu became interested

A few minutes later, ten individuals were divided into two small teams and arrived outside the small forest on the other side of the campus

"She lives across from my house; she is my recognized younger sister." Murong Huowu shielded the young girl behind her, fearing that Ling Yu might devour that little sister.

However, Ling Yu did not feel discouraged, as he had never expected to identify the thief solely based on the "general" testimonies of these four suspects.

Although the incident of being caught on a date in the woods is well-known, some people do not believe it, or new students have not heard of it, so they often fall into the trap themselves

You are really stingy, helping Sister Ying but not me!" The young girl pouted.

Little sister, if you don't let go soon, and someone you know sees this, leading to some kind of scandal, I'm afraid you won't even receive half a love letter in the future

The class tutor is a thin, middle-aged woman. Because she often scolds the students as if they were her disappointing son, everyone has given her the nickname "The Evil Mother" behind her back

Song Hai, a boy who enjoys sleeping very much

"Teacher Lin, I am Ling Yu." Ling Yu made a face, baring his teeth, yet spoke in a very respectful tone

"Love letters? What use do you have for them?" Ling Yu asked with a smile.

Ling Yu asked Liu Zai: "Did you play as a forward or a defender yesterday? Do you remember who knocked you down yesterday? Who scored the first goal?"

"I remember on the first day of school, our class's cleaning tools went missing. Wasn't it you who helped find them?" The harsh tone of the mother softened, finally taking on a somewhat pleading tone. "For the sake of your classmate, could you please help Qianying this time? Look at Qianying; she feels so guilty about losing the money that she cried all night, and her eyes are swollen like this."

He said he knew that today was physical education class, so he stayed in the classroom to catch up on sleep, and he did not wake up until the second period. During that time, he was completely unaware of who entered or exited the classroom or what anyone was doing in the classroom.

At this moment, the wicked mother waved her hand, signaling Ling Yu to come over, and said in a somewhat hurried tone: "Ling Yu, do you know why I called you here this time?"

After that day, Zhang Qianying took the initiative to approach Ling Yu several times, only to realize that Ling Yu had no interest in her. She felt disappointed for a few days and ultimately decided to give up.

The next morning, during the ten-minute break of the first class, Ling Yu was once again called to the office by his harsh mother, and this time Zhang Qianying was also present

The young girl's resentful gaze seemed to convey: "Hmph, since you don't care about me, I won't let you have it easy either; we might as well part ways completely."

Tracing back to the source, if it had not been for my own offense against Murong Huowu, his subsequent life would not have undergone such a dramatic transformation

Arriving at the door of the class advisor's office, Ling Yu took a deep breath and then knocked on the door

Oh, it is no problem, please feel free to speak

But what about you? How do you repay everyone's concern? I can only describe my feelings at that time as heart-wrenching! However, who is without fault?

After dispersing, Ling Yu was finally free. He strolled lazily through the woods, not caring at all about any particular goal. Although Qin Tian had mentioned that if he performed well, he could leave the team in a couple of days, Ling Yu felt that if he did perform well, perhaps Qin Tian would be reluctant to let him go.

"There aren't that many good people in the world." Ling Yu yawned, turned around, and walked away. Hearing a little girl pretending to cry behind him, he smiled and said without looking back: "Little sister, go back to your classroom. Perhaps there is a new love letter in your desk right now. Goodbye"

Ling Yu wrote this letter and tucked it into Song Hai's social studies textbook. There is a social studies class in the afternoon, and with the strict social studies teacher supervising, no one dares to ignore the textbook. It is believed that he will see it then

He said that he accidentally twisted his ankle while playing football on the field. After applying medicine in the school infirmary, he returned to the classroom. On his way back, he saw Song Hai sleeping. After a while, Lin Qiu came in holding a very thick book.

"Don't go!" The little girl rushed over and hugged one of Ling Yu's arms, seemingly intending to employ the universally effective tactics of girls: first crying, then throwing a tantrum, and finally threatening to hang herself.

However, he was certain that he had not engaged in any major acts of rebellion recently, so he felt at ease, suppressing his worries, and with eagerness and curiosity, he strode towards the teacher's office on the seventh floor

Liu Zai: "Did you not watch the match? Of course, I am the forward. Damn it! It was that fat pig Mingjie who knocked me down. The first goal was scored by our team member Gao Feng."

Among them, the greatest influence on Ling Yu was undoubtedly his mother. When he was young, she would read to him the romantic novels she had read, treating them as fairy tales. It is not an exaggeration to say that by the age of seven or eight, he had already formed his own views on love, which also led to his thoughts being more mature and anxious than those of his peers. He tended to think particularly complexly when faced with situations

From this perspective, Ling Yu has developed a unique method called psychological detection, which has only had theoretical support until now; finally, there is an opportunity to put it into extensive practice.

In elementary school, Ling Yu grew tired of reading romance novels. After entering middle school, he developed a passion for martial arts and detective novels. He has two aspirations: one is to become a hero, and the other is to become a detective

Ling Yu is fifteen years old this year, of average build at just over 1.7 meters tall, and always wears her disheveled, straw-like hair as if unaware that there exists a tool for grooming hair called a comb; her pair of bright black eyes are always actively moving, as if eager to discover something special within her field of vision

Thank you, teacher. I have no further questions! Ling Yu secretly smiled in his heart, but his expression became serious. He glanced at Zhang Qianying and said, "Teacher, let me discuss the remaining matters with the class monitor; we won't take up your valuable time."

This morning, it was unknown who returned the envelope to Qianying's desk. There was only 1,900 yuan left, a loss of 300, but at least most of it could be recovered. The harsh mother’s attitude towards Lingyu softened, "Lingyu, can you tell me how you managed to get the money back? Also, who is the thief?"

Zhao Yu: "No, I am not standing in front of the blackboard at the back; I designed it on paper. Later, I will have a classmate who is good at drawing add the colors."

Murong Huowu took the young girl away, along with Ling Yu's last shred of desire to reconcile and dispel past grievances

Lin Qian and Murong Huowu's faces instantly turned pale, revealing that they were not confused. Instead, they had long been aware of the role of the early love strike team, yet they still chose to come here and take risks. This illustrates a glimpse into the peculiar psychology of humanity.

Years later, whenever Ling Yu reminisces about the past, he cannot help but marvel at the wonders of fate

Could it be that the class monitor has encountered trouble and is dragging the innocent me down with him? ... Uh ...? ... Do I look that easy to bully? he wondered

Ha ha ... ? ... Let's just forget about this boring matter. If I help you look for thieves again, word will spread, and more and more people will definitely come to me for help. Then I would become a "thief hunter"! Damn ...! And without any reward ... ...

Ling Yu continued walking south, encountering no signs of life along the way; not a lover in sight, nor even a single butterfly.

Her name is Murong Huowu, and she is a classmate of Ling Yu, as well as the class discipline committee member. Ling Yu's full name is a frequent entry in her registration book

Thank you, Ling. Goodbye! Bye!" After saying this, Lin Qian hurriedly left, not even glancing at Murong Huowu.

She wore a knee-length white leather skirt and a red sleeveless bodysuit with a floral collar, exposing her fair arms and calves. Her hair fell to her waist, dyed a light chestnut color, styled with slightly flirtatious and flamboyant bangs. She had a tall figure, with a complexion that was pale yet rosy, and her body's curves... How can one describe it? If she were to don the Sailor Moon battle outfit, she would surely make many boys nosebleed.

"Actually, it's nothing much. I just hope you can give the Fire Dance to me. I wonder if you are willing to part with it," Ling Yu glanced at Murong Huowu, then looked at his watch and said, "I'll give you half a minute to think about it."

At this moment, the two teams parted ways, and Ling Yu followed the squad leader into the woods, feeling as if it were a second military training.

"Lingyu, Lin Qian and I are just friends. If you dare to speak carelessly, I assure you that you will die a very ugly death." Murong Huowu refused to back down

Lin Qian was taken aback and quickly said: "No problem, I am just friends with Huo Wu, there is no relationship between us. If you like her, then I wish you both the best."

"You are a coward, Lin! Don't ever come looking for me again!" Murong Huowu angrily scolded as she watched Lin Qian's retreating figure

You, Ling Yu, you bastard, what do you want to do!" Murong Huowu, filled with shame and anger, stood up and shouted fiercely at Ling Yu

After school in the morning, Ling Yu came out of the classroom of Class 12 in the first year of high school. He walked slowly upstairs, pondering in his heart: What could the class advisor, who is currently experiencing the later stages of menopausal syndrome, want to see him in the office for this time?

This grove is referred to by students as "Cupid's Forest," a popular meeting place for lovers. Additionally, there is a thirty-minute break after the second class in the morning, so couples typically choose this time to meet in Cupid's Forest. Meanwhile, the early romance task force takes advantage of this opportunity, with an eighty percent chance of achieving great success.

Are you simply inviting me to dinner? I see it as giving me a chance to pursue you. Haha, but I only like unique girls, so it seems we are destined to be incompatible. Moreover, the trope of a hero saving a beauty, and then the beauty falling in love with the hero, is rather clichéd. Ling Yu thought to himself.

Zhang Qianying's eyes were surprisingly red, and there were traces on her face indicating that she had just been crying. It is unclear what had happened before he arrived

Using precise reasoning and conclusive evidence to compel a criminal to confess is certainly impressive, but if one can set a linguistic trap that leads the criminal to expose themselves, wouldn't that be even more remarkable

"It's nothing, it's nothing, just a joke," Ling Yu said with a stiff smile

"I won't help." Ling Yu flatly refused, with an unnegotiable tone.

Xue'er, let's go! Don't waste any more words with such a lowly person. Ling Yu, listen up, if you trouble Xue'er again in the future, I will be the first to not let you off!

Ling Yu's father is a mechanic, while his mother is a head nurse. Growing up in such an environment, he has absorbed a considerable amount of knowledge about machinery and medicine.

It is important to understand that participating in a "crush squad" is not a trivial matter. Firstly, it weighs heavily on one's conscience to break up a couple, and secondly, it could very likely lead to trouble. If the other party becomes angry and humiliated, they will certainly not let it go easily

Please do not report us! Lin Qian swayed, seemingly so nervous that she forgot how to stand.

At the beginning, Ling Yu hesitated a bit; after all, rushing over like this was quite impolite. Moreover, the other party had no grievances with him, so why should he disrupt their affairs? However, he also did not want to return empty-handed. If everyone else caught their dating partners while he did not, wouldn't that be quite embarrassing?

Ling Yu looked at the petite and adorable junior high school girl in a blue dress standing in front of him and asked indifferently, "What do you need from me?"

"Class is about to start, let's go back." A somewhat familiar female voice.

Ah ha! It is truly a case of unintended consequences, as the target has emerged!

However, before he had the chance to speak, he was preemptively bitten back by the little girl. The girl probably thought that Ling Yu had feelings for Murong Huo Wu, so she domineeringly interrupted Ling Yu's explanation and then fabricated a story to Murong Huo Wu about how Ling Yu had bullied her.

After half a day's investigation, it was finally learned that during the physical education class, there were students who stayed in the classroom, went out midway, returned midway, or went out and then came back... In short, there were four students who had been present in the classroom at the time of the incident

Among the responses of the four suspects, the other three were able to articulate the details of their actions at the time without any contradictions. Only the perpetrator, due to a momentary lapse, exposed that what they had previously stated was all a lie

The young girl's resentful gaze seemed to convey: "Hmph, since you ignore me, I won't let you have it easy either; at worst, we can part ways completely."

My father is the kind of silent and dutiful traditional man, while my mother is an optimistic, cheerful, and romantic woman who values love

However, Ling Yu has always felt that this approach is too narrow; if there is no evidence, wouldn't the case become a cold case

The aspiration of becoming a great hero is evidently quite unrealistic, so Ling Yu focused all his energy on detective studies. After conducting various experiments and attempts, he accumulated a considerable amount of practical experience. Unfortunately, he had not encountered any cases where he could apply his skills, and he often felt that using his intellect on homework was a waste of his talents. As a result, he rarely agreed to do his assignments.

Ling Yu asked Song Hai: "Did the class flower of Class 1, Shen Le, come looking for Lin Qiu yesterday during PE class? Lin Qiu said he is dating Shen Le, but I bet he is just bragging."

The two walked side by side down the stairs, and Ling Yu attempted to reassure Zhang Qianying, speaking in a tone of assurance: "Rest assured, I will definitely help you get your money back."

Throughout history, renowned detectives have solved cases by meticulously unraveling complex or clever clues, gathering evidence, and ultimately revealing the truth, leaving the perpetrator with no room for argument

Thank you for your willingness to help, Zhang Qianying expressed her heartfelt gratitude

A person who is always asleep will not hear the sounds of the outside world, nor will they be able to remember what was said. However, he is certain that he did not hear a girl come to look for Lin Qiu, which instead indicates that he has actually been pretending to be asleep all along

Lin Qiu: "I really want to see the next episode of 'The White Jade Tiger', but it has just been borrowed by someone else, so I chose another book. This one is also good, and I recommend it to you"

After much contemplation, Lingyu still could not arrive at a more plausible conclusion

"Come in." A middle-aged woman's dry voice came through

After Lin Qian disappeared, the surroundings suddenly became very quiet

Indeed! The criminal is Song Hai

Signature: A classmate who cannot bear to see you descend into depravity

In a moment of impulsiveness, he strode towards the thicket, then leaped lightly. The two young boys and girls sitting on the grass were taken aback to see someone suddenly descend from the sky, and the girl let out a short, startled cry

"Huo Wu, is this brother your classmate?" Lin Qian asked as Murong Huo Wu nodded in acknowledgment. She then said, "Can you please pretend you didn't see him? If the school finds out about this, the teachers will call our mothers."

To my surprise, there were already ten people inside, all of whom were boys, led by the discipline director, Qin Tian

Ling Yu, I have noted it down today! Murong Huowu gritted her teeth, her gaze fierce.

He said he finished reading the novel he had at hand, so he went to the library to return the book and borrowed a new one. When he went out, he did not pay attention to the situation in the classroom, but upon returning, he saw Song Hai sleeping and Liu Zai had one leg propped up on the table

As a result, Lingyu was recruited as a temporary member of the "Early Love Assault Team"

"Huo Wu, may I ask what your relationship is with this young girl?" Ling Yu asked with a furrowed brow, his voice low, somewhat concerned that a minor issue might escalate.

After all four individuals had finished asking their questions, the answer became evident, and the criminal had already exposed himself.

As long as you can find the thief and recover the money, you will be exempt from all assignments for one month. The wicked mother is also a clever person and immediately guessed what conditions Ling Yu intended to propose.

However, just two days later, a young girl claiming to be Zhang Qianying's cousin came to find Ling Yu.

Moreover, after walking a considerable distance, I surprisingly did not encounter a single "familiar face".

Teacher, wouldn't it be better to leave such matters to the police? I am just an ordinary high school student, how could I possibly investigate this? Ling Yu is deliberately shirking responsibility, trying to save face for himself. If he agrees immediately, wouldn't that make his actions seem insignificant?

The embezzlement of class funds is certainly not an accidental occurrence; the perpetrator must have already set their sights on that money in advance and anticipated that Zhang Qianying would only hand over the funds to the class advisor during the class meeting this afternoon. Therefore, the optimal time to strike would naturally be during the physical education class before the meeting.

Ling Yu has always wanted to find an opportunity to apologize, and perhaps now is that opportunity, which Ling Yu wishes to seize

Zhao Yu, a petite and quiet girl

Ling Yu gently shook her head and secretly glanced at Zhang Qianying, only to see Zhang Qianying looking at her with a gaze full of expectation. How strange!

"Consider it a means of flaunting, won't you help me?" The young girl candidly admitted her inner vanity.

She said that she stayed in the classroom to design the poster, and after completing her assigned work, she went out to attend physical education class. When she left the classroom, she saw Lin Qiu reading a book and Song Hai sleeping

In the past, Zhang Qianying had little fondness for a laid-back boy like Ling Yu, but at this moment, her perspective changed. This was because Ling Yu displayed a very serious and confident attitude, which was not as perfunctory and procrastinating as she had imagined, leading to an unresolved situation.

Song Hai: "At that time, I was always sleeping, so I didn't see it. Haha, I also think he was bragging; I didn't hear any girls calling for him at all."

Since the class fund was stolen during physical education class, the suspect must be among those few individuals

This method of investigation is based on criminal psychology, leaving the offenders completely unprepared

The Early Love Strike Team at She Ri Middle School is classified as a "special forces" unit. As the name suggests, it is a team specifically tasked with launching surprise attacks on young boys and girls involved in early romantic relationships. This unit is directed and supervised by the school leadership, with student council members serving as the core team. Occasionally, some temporary members are recruited, typically those students who have violated discipline and have been summoned to the disciplinary office by teachers.

As Ling Yu had anticipated, Zhang Qianying's response did not provide him with any useful clues; the money that was stolen from inside the desk was not a particularly complex criminal method, so it was not surprising that no obvious evidence was left behind

A Hai, I happened to pass by the back door yesterday afternoon while you were stealing money, so I saw everything. You are often teased as the "extremely impoverished student" because you frequently sleep, but this is not meant maliciously; rather, it shows that everyone cares about you and wants you to integrate into the group

Why pretend to be asleep? Of course, it is to wait for the moment when there is no one in the classroom to steal money

He knows that the physical education teacher does not take attendance, so usually there are a few students who do not like outdoor activities and will stay in the classroom during physical education class

Liu Zai, a boy who enjoys playing soccer

"Sit for a while longer, there are still ten minutes left," said a boy's voice

However, at that moment, he heard voices coming from behind the nearby bushes.

Ling Yu asked Lin Qiu: "The last book you read was the first volume of 'The White Jade Tiger'. Why did you borrow the first volume of 'The Famous Sword's Elegance' later?"

Lin Qiu, a boy who is madly obsessed with novels

This is also why simple cases are often more difficult to solve than complex ones

The timing of the special forces' operations is not fixed; each deployment yields results. However, being caught will lead to severe criticism, followed by notification to the parents, and it will be dealt with in an absolutely serious and strict manner. Many students have strong opinions about this, but the school culture at Sheryu Middle School has always been rigorous, and no one can shake it, especially not a few students who can only complain.

Stealing the money collected from all classmates in one's own classroom would place a significant psychological burden on the perpetrator, yet they must also seize the right moment. Therefore, during that period, they would certainly be unable to focus on anything else. Ling Yu's questioning was precisely aimed at this point

One week ago

Ling Yu pushed the door open and found that there was not only the class advisor in the office, but also the class monitor, Zhang Qianying, standing next to the class advisor

Did you not submit the assignment? Wasn't there already a penalty for this last week

Well, this, I need to think it over carefully. Ling Yu pretended to be in deep thought

Sleeping in class? However, I have been reading novels in class this week and haven't slept at all

Damn, you startled me! Halfway through, I thought you suspected that I was the one who stole it! Ling Yu let out a sigh of relief

Mu He and the library's Rong Huo Wu suddenly stepped back, casting a disdainful glance at Lin Qian from head to toe, and mockingly said: "Why are you summoning me? Why don't you go plead with him yourself?"

Now, begin the dispersed search, here and there... Everyone take a different path; upon discovering the target, lead them to the back door of the reservoir and register their names. If they do not cooperate, you should shout loudly, and others will come to assist immediately upon hearing. Do you understand

Ling Yu asked Zhao Yu: "You must have been near the back door when you were designing the poster, right? There was a fight in the next class yesterday; did you hear the commotion?"

Although the loss of the class funds is her responsibility, the thief who stole the money is very likely one of our classmates. I cannot tolerate having a thief among us, so I hope you can do her a favor, which would also be a favor to the teacher, by investigating for any clues to identify the thief.

After offending Murong Huowu, Lingyu was initially worried that she would seek personal revenge. However, a week passed without any incidents, indicating that Murong Huowu is indeed a person who distinguishes between public and private matters.

Women can be truly terrifying when they are ruthless; therefore, it is better to offend a petty person than to offend a woman

However, since Ling Yu dares to take on this matter, he must have already devised a solution to counter it

Frequently chatting with female classmates has led to suspicions of early romantic inclinations. Even teachers should not interfere in this matter, right? At most, they would just call to inform the family, but my mother would not oppose such things anyway, so there is nothing to fear

Additionally, there are rumors suggesting that during her middle school years, she set an astonishing record of changing boyfriends every week for three months. Although this may be somewhat exaggerated, it is not entirely without basis.

That little girl stood on her tiptoes and whispered to Ling Yu, "These are the love letters I have received from elementary school until now, a total of one hundred and twenty-four letters. I kept them all in a bag, but they went missing after I brought them to school. It must have been some jealous woman who did this!"

Well... could it be that you want me to be a class officer, allowing everyone to supervise me...

What are the requirements? Please speak. Lin Qianyi displayed a demeanor of attentive compliance.

At that time, Ling Yu truly had no malicious intent; he had suddenly gained a "privilege" and subconsciously wanted to see what kind of effects it could produce. This is why people say that power tends to corrupt.

Oh, thank you, you can leave now. Ling Yu waved his hand, as if using a bone to shoo away a wild dog

"It's nothing; investigating such matters is actually my hobby," Ling Yu said, unable to contain his excitement. He quickly shifted gears and entered investigation mode: "What was the situation like at the scene? Was there anything unusual? Could you please try to recall?"

Understood. Zhang Qianying nodded, then recounted the details she remembered from yesterday to Ling Yu from beginning to end

Based on the testimonies of these individuals, generally speaking, it is necessary to verify whether the events actually occurred and to clarify the specific time when they took place

"I can't believe it. Does your family have so much money that it never runs out? You casually offer money as if I'm begging for it?!" Ling Yu was enraged, feeling that Lin Qian's words were an insult to his character. Hmph, an eye for an eye is his style; magnanimity can take a back seat. "I don't want the money, but I have a request."

G City, G Province, Country C. The first provincial high school in the country—Shiri High School

Ling Yu was taken to the disciplinary office for punishment by the strict mother due to repeatedly failing to complete the mathematics assignments given by her.

I have heard about you from Yingjie, and I think you are quite impressive

Ling Yu also wanted to call out, because he recognized that girl, she... isn't she Murong Huowu? That boy also looks familiar, he is the class monitor from the next class, seems to be named Lin Qian.

A Hai, I would rather believe that you are a person of good nature, and that your actions were merely a momentary lapse in judgment. I hope you will return the money to the class monitor. She cried all night after losing it, and you wouldn't want to hurt an innocent girl, would you? As long as you return the money today, I can treat this matter as if it never happened.

Ten minutes later, Ling Yu arrived at the edge of the forest. There stood an old teaching building. Following Qin Tian's initial instructions, he was to gather at the reservoir regardless of whether he had found the target or not. Thus, he patted his clothes and prepared to turn back.

Zhang Qianying's eyes are much brighter than last time, and her gaze towards Ling Yu seems to carry a sense of appreciation and gratitude.

"Xue'er, tell your sister what happened? Did this guy bully you?" The one who spoke these words while holding the little girl's shoulder was a very beautiful young woman.