VOL.04

The surroundings suddenly became exceptionally quiet, could it be that time has stopped

I disregarded my mother's furious scolding, rushed back to my room, dug out the charger from under my pillow, and then turned on my phone

The fairy tale says that when a prince gives a princess a crystal shoe, they will live happily ever after, but it does not mention what will happen if the princess loses the crystal shoe... Montai's gaze once again fixed on me, and suddenly a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth

Montai Yi and Jin Yingming's hands suddenly froze in front of me as if they had been acupressured. I could not tell whether it was pain or discomfort; tears gushed forth uncontrollably like a burst dam

Thank you... I said cautiously while wiping away my tears, "I... I apologize for what happened today..."

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Montai Yi! I shouted anxiously at Montai Yi's back, "Be careful of the car..."

Little Sparrow, I have already arrived at the KTV private room! When will you be here? I look forward to seeing you in that pink dress!

Two forces struck me simultaneously, and I had no time to steady myself before being violently thrown to the ground, my hand pressing against the shattered porcelain on the floor, blood flowing down the pristine white porcelain!

... ...

He seemed to hear my voice, his footsteps appeared to waver slightly amidst my calls, yet they did not stop, disappearing into the night amidst a cacophony of screeching brakes and curses. "Ma Qiuchiu! Do you even know to come back? Just look at what time it is now!" My mother stood at the door with her hands on her hips, glaring at me fiercely.

I immediately pressed the contacts, flipped to "Montai Yi," and hesitated when I was about to press the call button. What am I doing? After I hurt Montai Yi like that, am I still hoping for his forgiveness?

Where are you? I have searched several streets from your home to the KTV, but I haven't seen you! Where are you? Montaiyi

Little Sparrow! You are not trying to fool me, are you? If you don't come back to life soon, be careful when we meet, or I will bite you to death! Montaiyi

Autumn!

Moreover, all of these are the phone numbers of the same person—Montai Yi

Blood! The bright red color at the corner of Jin Yingming's mouth made me even more alarmed

"Little sparrow, you are angry, aren't you? Because I killed the rat, you are angry, right?" After a long silence, Montai suddenly spoke, as if asking me, yet seemingly indifferent to my response, he muttered to himself, "You have never been angry with me, but today you are angry, aren't you?"

The howling wind suddenly ceased, and the anticipated fist did not land on my head

"It's me! Dead sparrow, why are you shouting so loudly!" Montaiyi muttered with a hint of annoyance.

Montai Yi ... ... Montai Yi ... ... Are you still there? I anxiously searched for his voice on the phone, as if afraid that the call would take him away from me again

Yet I will never know, on the road opposite my room, under a dim yellow streetlight, a solitary figure leans against the lamp post, watching the lights in my room illuminate and then extinguish, silently guarding throughout the night

Bang

I hurriedly took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the corner of Jin Yingming's mouth. The eyes that had been filled with laughter just a few minutes ago now showed no emotion at all...! ... It's all my fault! Everything is because of me! Am I really that foolish?! Why did I let things evolve into this?

Montai Yi ... ... Montai Yi ... ... Wuwawawa! Wuwawawawa! Finally confirming Montai Yi's voice, I felt as if I had unloaded a heavy burden and let out a sigh of relief, holding my phone and crying uncontrollably.

Why has everything turned out this way ... The figure of Montai before his disappearance keeps swirling in my mind, why ...

Ring ring ring ring! Ring ring ring ring!

Haha, little sparrow, you take my casual remarks seriously! You are truly more foolish than I am!" Montai's arrogant tone once again came through the phone, "However, I will feel relieved once you get home!"

Montai Yi ... ... I suddenly felt a tingling sensation in my nose, and my throat felt completely blocked, making it impossible for me to speak

Beep beep beep beep

... ...

"Hehe, are you very touched? If you are truly moved, then you should dedicate yourself to me!" After a moment of silence, Montai's mischievous voice came through the phone again, as if the earlier choked-up emotion was merely my illusion

Montai Yi, are you still there? Montai Yi...

... ... What? I can't hear ... ... this damn phone! '' On the other end of the line, I could hear Montai knocking on the phone, but I was increasingly unable to understand what he was saying.

I do not know how to respond

I slowly opened my eyes, and the face of Monta in front of me appeared as if it had been painted, with shades of blue and red blending together to the point that even the expression was indistinguishable, except for his pair of eyes

Where are you? Why is the crystal shoe on the road? Is everything alright? Please respond quickly! Urgent! Montaiyi

"Little Sparrow, I am sorry!" Before I could say anything further, Montai suddenly turned around and rushed out of the restaurant without looking back. Through the glass, I watched him climb over the sidewalk railing and run across to the other side of the street

I... I am sorry! I sobbed as I wiped away my tears, I... I thought you would never call me again, never look for me again! Wuwuwuwu!

The two people beside me seemed at a loss in the face of the scene before them, wanting to say something, yet there was a damned silence. In the end, it was Jin Yingming who took out a handkerchief and silently bandaged the wound on my hand.

Yet I did not look back, unsure whether it was fear of facing it or simply avoidance

Stop!

Little Sparrow ... ... "Montai's voice suddenly became a bit choked, 'Is your hand feeling better? Remember to apply the red medicine!"

I feel like dying. My calls are not being answered, and when I called your home, your mother said you have already left. Please reply quickly! Montaiyi

Hey! Do you want to die?! You look like you're mourning! I'm not dead yet!" Montai shouted in exasperation.

... ...

Little Sparrow ... ... You do not answer the phone, nor are you at home, and you are not at school either ... ... I have almost walked all over Hayakawa City, where on earth are you? My phone is about to run out of battery ... ... Montaiichi

Do not wipe him! The Montai behind me suddenly shouted, startling me and causing my handkerchief to fall to the ground

I do not know whether it is fear or guilt, but I could not help but turn my head; Jin Yingming, who was originally behind me, is now standing beside me

... ...

Montai Yi? ! ... ... Is that you? Where are you? This voice sounds extremely tired, and I am a bit unsure if it is Montai Yi. "Montai Yi, speak up!"

Hmm ... ... little sparrow, it is I ... ...

... ...

Little Sparrow, why haven't you arrived yet? You are not answering your phone... If you dare to stand me up, I will not let you off easily!

No way, my phone that I just fully charged this morning is almost out of battery now? I opened the phone cover and was taken aback!

The boy with the surname Meng rushed into the house. Ah! Could it be that...

Thinking of this, my tears uncontrollably burst forth, and my trembling hand struggles to wipe them away

I stared blankly at the messages on my phone, reflecting on what Montai had just said to me, and my tears fell like broken beads.

Where have you been? Why are you coming back so late? You haven't even done your homework, just running out to play!" My mother said angrily, crossing her arms and complaining in front of me, "And how many times have I told you not to associate with that boy with the surname Meng... Today he suddenly barged into the house, rambling on about 'the sparrow is missing' and other nonsense, and then he ran out again! Honestly, it's one thing for you to be foolish, but how can you have such neurotic friends? ... Today he suddenly barged into the house, rambling on about 'the sparrow is missing' and other nonsense, and then he ran out again! Honestly, it's one thing for you to be foolish, but how can you have such neurotic friends? ... You, child! You really don't let me rest easy ...

However, my mood was completely immersed in the scene just now, regardless of my mother's "barrage of criticism," I merely lowered my head and remained silent, quietly walking towards the living room

Oh my God ... ! ... Oh my God? ! What on earth have I done? ? ! ! What on earth have I done? !

Beep beep beep beep

I do not know how much time has passed, but the phone rang again! ... A strange number ...

... ...

I anxiously wanted to look up, and even Jin Yingming seemed to sense something, suddenly stopping his hands that were bandaging me. What was wrong with Montai in front of me? I didn't know why, but this gentle Montai made me feel nervous and afraid, as if he would immediately disappear the moment I let go. Following his gaze, I saw the shattered crystals on the ground, which were refracting an enticing light under the illumination. I didn't know why, but this gentle Montai made me feel nervous and afraid, as if he would immediately disappear the moment I let go. Following his gaze, I saw the shattered crystals on the ground, which were refracting an enticing light under the illumination.

... ...

Montai's voice grew fainter, resembling the weakness that follows exhaustion, yet also embodying the helplessness that comes after effort

I wiped my tears from my face with force, sniffed, and pressed the call button. "Hello..."

Jin Yingming quietly escorted me home, yet the journey was filled with a terrifying silence

I want to raise my head, but I suddenly fear seeing Montai at this moment, so I can only let my head hang low as tears flow recklessly down my face

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In fact, there was never any fairness from the very beginning! Montai's voice sounded strange, "Fairness is merely my beautiful wish, isn't it!"

Suddenly, the phone in my hand became heavy, too heavy for me to bear, slipping from my fingers and falling onto the bed

You come here! Montai Yi became somewhat hysterical, rushing over and grabbing my hand, pulling me in his direction...

Little Sparrow

His smile seemed to grow increasingly radiant, revealing a set of neat teeth, which is the hallmark of a Montessori smile. It always appears on his face when he is happy, but today it made my heart uneasy

Once again, Montai's voice came through the phone, which eased my mind a little. "Little sparrow, please don't leave me behind next time, okay... I'm worried that if too much time passes, I won't be able to find my way back to you..."

Hmm! I nodded vigorously as I spoke, as if he could truly see me.

Little Sparrow! Have you been kidnapped?! Or were you in a car accident?! Please answer me quickly! Montai Yi

47 missed calls 32 text messages

I was unable to answer the phone, and it was already a busy signal. When I called back, it was no longer reachable. Tears once again soaked my eyes as I turned off the bedside lamp, allowing myself and the room to sink into a state of darkness.

"Are you... are you really afraid? Afraid that I won't look for you?" Montaiyi's voice came through after a long while, and for some reason, I felt as if he were right in front of me

He is hating me, and I seem to sense his emotions at this moment; in an instant, my heart feels as if it has been pierced by a needle.