Chapter 3

"Yuan Zao has something to attend to." Jiang Fuli took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Those who are not drunk, come with me for a trip."

The surroundings were quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind responding to her, and nothing else.

Come over tonight, the private room is already full, the manager has reserved a round table in the hall for them. The bartender occasionally glances over at their table

A water pipe

She is very worried, "Will he ... ..."

At that moment, Zhao Fengqing said nothing more

The person on the other end of the phone said something unknown. Her face turned pale with shock, and she asked sharply, "Where are you now?"

Send to the hospital Zhao Fengqing was pressing 120 on his mobile phone

Upon mentioning that person, Zhao Fengqing's eyes sparkled with brilliance. "My vision," she said, her words filled with pride.

In the past, she did not understand why Jiang Fuli took care of Yuan Zhao in every matter. Now, she imagines herself as Jiang Fuli and Yuan Zhao as Jiang Xin, and everything becomes clear.

In this fleeting moment, Zhao Fengqing suddenly recalled what was hidden in the drawer of Yuan Zhao's desk.

The average age at this table is merely seventeen or eighteen, yet the youthful faces are interwoven with signs of premature maturity

Zhao Fengqing's earlier sarcasm instantly vanished, and she asked with a serious expression, "Where is he?"

Upon seeing this, Rao Zizi, after Zhao Fengqing and Jiang Fuli had walked a few steps away, whispered to the young man: "Qing'er is infatuated. That Jiang whatever, is blind as a bat"

The great lake has drowned the past

Zhao Fengqing checked with the light of his mobile phone

She put down the beer can and asked, "What is going on?"

The park at night is dimly lit. The surrounding mountain paths wind around, and the thickets provide cover, making it quite difficult to search. Moreover, Yuan Zhao's distress call did not have the opportunity to disclose his specific direction

"Damn it, that idiot," Jiang Fuli exclaimed, "What a fool to get into a fight with a bunch of people over a little mistress for that Sheng Ge."

Jiang Fuli felt a surge of anger, "If he gets caught, it will be the end for him"

Zhao Fengqing, slightly annoyed, said, "So what do you plan to do?"

"I told you earlier, don't get involved in illegal matters." Zhao Fengqing said with a hint of sarcasm.

It is likely that Yuan Zhao would not go to crowded places. An injury attracts too much attention

Jiang Fuli pulled him over and said, "What are you doing?"

She stretched her leg and kicked the nearest person beside her, saying, "Someone is looking for you on the phone from the big lake"

Because that is the person I like

Zhao Fengqing glanced at him upon their first meeting, and thereafter paid him no further attention

Her mind appeared to be in a state of emptiness

Zhao Fengqing, hearing her noise, came back to her senses. She pressed the beer bottle against her face; the cold bottle made contact with her warm cheek, instantly sobering her up. She slightly raised her head and saw that Dahu was sprawled on the sofa, drunk, with his phone beside him flashing with light.

Zhao Fengqing is fortunate that the sound of the bell set by Jiang Fuli for Yuan Zao is so penetrating

Zhao Fengqing sat up straight and asked, "What is it?" She had a faint sense of foreboding.

The bar they frequently visit is located in the city center. Whether on weekdays or weekends, the business is thriving. There is a classmate named Raozi, who is the nephew of the bar owner. Due to this connection, they always have a place to sit when they come over

There is a private clinic nearby, and my father is familiar with that doctor. We went to seek help. Jiang Fuli stared intently at Yuan Zhao, tears welling up in her eyes

The boy shrugged his shoulders and ceased the commotion

Upon seeing the figure lurking in the dark thicket, immediately notify Jiang Fuli and the others to come over

Other boys and girls were playing games and drinking, with boisterous laughter and shouts echoing continuously

"Yo yo yo." The other boys jeered. "Qing'er is acting like a lady."

When Jiang Fuli ran over, her face was as pale as death. Upon seeing the pool of blood on the ground, she clenched her fists tightly. She and Yuan Zhaoping had always intentionally avoided suspicion, not wanting to expose their relationship. But now, she could not care about anything else.

Zhao Fengqing immediately grabbed the strap of his backpack, "How is he doing now?" Although he asked this, seeing Jiang Fuli's expression, he already knew that Yuan Zhao was not in a good condition

Zhao Fengqing determined the direction at the fork in the road and turned towards the back mountain

As the path deepens, the surroundings gradually fall silent

The great lake smiled awkwardly, retracting its wolf claws

Rao was half-drunk and half-awake, trying to prop himself up, but he could not move. He slurred his words, calling out, "Big... big... lake... looking for..."

The bartender instantly reignited his hope

Thus, the four individuals dispersed

After getting off the car, Jiang Fuli contacted Yuan Zhao using her mobile phone to inquire about the exact location

"Do not say that," Zhao Fengqing interrupted Jiang Fuli's words, tightening her cotton-padded jacket, "Let's split up and search."

The back mountain of the park becomes desolate at night, in stark contrast to the pale white light that illuminated it earlier. If one wishes to hide, this is the best place to do so

In the Great Lake, drinking contests are fierce, measured not by cups but by bottles. He kept pouring and drinking, and before long, he collapsed.

The police chased after them, but Sheng Ge and the others ran away. Yuan Zhao was hiding.

The winter vacation is just around the corner... I won't be able to see Jiang Xin... Thinking about it this way, the winter vacation has become rather dull.

The bartender felt a sense of blockage in his heart

The two little girls, frightened, held hands and stopped, not daring to move further

Rao Ziye is also intoxicated, but he can barely open his eyes

After the call was disconnected, she vigorously shook the big lake. "Get up!"

After finishing the conversation with Dahu and Yuanzhao, the group left the school

It is still there; although the breath is faint, it truly exists.

The young man mixing drinks at the bar is infatuated with Zhao Fengqing. Every time he sees her arrive, he deliberately tosses the cocktail shaker to show off.

Boy A trembled as he reached out to check Yuan Zhao's breath, "What should we do?"

These delinquent boys and girls walking on the street almost always attract attention from all sides. This is especially true near A. Some parents, upon seeing them, display expressions of disgust and, while holding their children's hands, offer a few words of admonition, warning them to never associate with such ruffians

It is better to be captured than to die here

He has not answered again

The great lake is intoxicated, and even Raozi walks unsteadily. Only four remain who can still stay sober. Jiang Fuli is also drunk, but she still forces herself to come out.

Dahu is calling for a few bottles of foreign liquor

There is a large area of bloodstain on his lower abdomen, and several spots on the ground are also stained red

Today, when I heard the words 'foreign liquor', my right eyelid started twitching, perhaps it is a warning from heaven. Her words were said in jest. However, after a few rounds of drinks, they unexpectedly turned out to be prophetic.

It lights up again after less than two seconds

The other boys remained silent upon witnessing this scene, while Jiang Fuli took Zhao Fengqing's hand and said with a smile, "Looking at it this way, the one from Class 2 of the third year is still the best."

Jiang Fuli and Rao Zi had a few drinks and laughed loudly, saying, "You poor thing! You want to get me drunk, Sister Li?" Due to her being held back a year and transferring schools, she was actually two years older than them, which is why she referred to herself as "Sister."

"Walk properly." Zhao Fengqing glanced over.

Jiang Fuli noticed and directly stood up to walk to the side of the lake. The name displayed on the caller ID made her smile; she flipped open her phone and playfully said, "What? Is the matter resolved?"

At this moment, several boys and girls who were still playfully wrestling inexplicably turned their gaze towards her

Zhao Fengqing walked along a mountain path

Zhao Fengqing sat next to the sofa, threw down his backpack, and said, "I won't be having any foreign drinks today, just a few cans of beer will do."

Although this group of people appears to be quite unruly, they are fundamentally different from true delinquents. She had heard earlier that Yuan Zhao had made acquaintances with a certain local youth involved in social activities, but she never expected that he would actually engage in a brawl

"Yuan Zao has encountered an incident." Jiang Fuli said expressionlessly

Zhao Fengqing was wearing mid-heeled ankle boots, the heels striking the stone path with a sound reminiscent of glass clinking. She paused midway, turned back to look, and the path she had walked was already shrouded in darkness

She walked briskly towards the source of the sound

She suddenly turned back halfway

Zhao Fengqing, upon noticing, changed to a seat facing away from the bar

She suddenly called out, "Yuan Zhao." Her deep voice cut through the cold wind of midwinter

She took out her phone and dialed Yuan Zhao's number

She raised her voice and shouted: "Stop messing around!"

A boy next to her looked very disappointed and said, "Sister Li, don't be so serious about jokes."

So she hurriedly shouted to the crowd, "Stop making a fuss!"

There were hardly a few left who were not drunk at the scene. Even she herself had drunk too much, but she was making a strong effort to maintain her composure. Gritting her teeth, she returned to her seat and began to pack her bag

Busy tone

These young people are aware of the image they project, yet their rebellious mindset leads them to act without restraint, believing that this sets them apart from others

On that day, the young man left the bar and approached with enthusiasm, "Qing'er."

The mobile phone screen light is turned off

Jiang Fuli initially wanted to scold a few more times, but ultimately choked back her words. "Let's not discuss any grand principles for now. Yuan Zhao is injured. He called for help; we should hurry over."

People's Park

The large lake, adorned with golden hues, bared its teeth and waved its claws at the two little girls approaching from the front, letting out a sly chuckle

She does not know how to handle it, so she can only stand by.

Along the way, several couples are sitting on the benches, sharing their heartfelt conversations

After the light went out, it brightened up again after a few seconds

Yuan Zao is already in a semi-comatose state

The music and conversation in the venue were quite noisy, and only two or three people heard her remark

Four people hailed a taxi, heading straight for People's Park

Meanwhile, a jingling sound of bells came from deep within the forest ahead

Zhao Fengqing raised her eyes. She would rather look at the hair full of hairspray than turn her gaze to that greasy face

Zhao Fengqing has a decent alcohol tolerance; after downing four or five bottles of beer, her face turned slightly red. She let out a burp and nestled into a corner of the sofa, gazing hazily at the decadent crowd in front of her

"No," Jiang Fuli said anxiously, grabbing her hand, "the police will catch us."