The Master's Mask Unveiled Again

Chapter 343: Chapter 342 I’m Missing a Mrs. Xiao!

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He didn’t want Lu Mian to spend her whole life healing her childhood; she deserved a more brilliant future.

Xiao Qimo didn’t know how to comfort her and turned around gently, as Lu Mian also lifted her head. Rainwater slid down her ink-black hair, soaking her face.

The man pressed her forehead against his chest once more, patting her back soothingly.

“You still have me.”

“But…” Lu Mian tilted her head up slightly, her gaze sweeping over the bruise on his cheek without taking it to heart, only with a tone of regret, she said, “You can’t be my dad… ”

“…” Xiao Qimo’s thin lips formed a tight line.

Feeling downcast, Lu Mian smiled and said, “You told me your parents are also very good people, right?”

“Right.” The man’s deep eyes held a hint of laughter and anticipation.

Could it be that this girl wants…

But soon, Xiao Qimo heard the girl’s somewhat hesitant voice, asking tentatively, “Would your parents mind having an extra daughter?”

Xiao Qimo: …

He really damn well thought too much! He should have known her moves!

After a long pause, Xiao Qimo spoke very seriously, “I mind.”

“Hm?”

“I don’t want an extra sister.”

“Oh, okay.” Lu Mian nodded, feeling disappointed. Understanding, she turned to walk towards her own home.

Xiao Qimo called out to her from behind, “But I am missing a Mrs. Xiao!”

“Eh?” Lu Mian had just taken a step when Xiao Qimo’s firm voice came from behind her. After finishing, he took another step forward.

Before Lu Mian could start her mischief behind his back, he took the initiative to clarify.

“May I invite you to pretend to be my girlfriend? That way, you can come back with me to the Xiao Family, and see what my parents are like for yourself. If you all get along, I might even sacrifice myself to let my parents take you in as a goddaughter.” Of course, that was impossible.

His expression was composed and elegant, his eyes gentlemanly and resolute, without a trace of ulterior motive.

After hearing his words, Lu Mian thoughtfully tilted her head to ponder.

Xiao Qimo pushed up his glasses with a smile, “If you don’t want to, then I’ll ask someone else. My mom always says it’s too quiet at home during the New Year, and this year she wants it to be lively…”

“I can do it.” Lu Mian nodded.

“…”

Xiao Qimo opened his mouth slightly in disbelief. She just agreed like that? He was astounded. Happiness had arrived so suddenly. Had Lu Mian just agreed to go back to the Xiao Family with him?

The elated man almost revealed his foxy tail, but Xiao Qimo suppressed the joy in his heart and asked again, “You really agreed?”

Lu Mian nodded and walked toward her own home, “Yeah, I need to go to Jinjing for the pre-competition training of the physics competition during the winter vacation anyway, so it’s convenient.”

Xiao Qimo: …

He was just a convenience… But still, he had tricked her into going back!

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Today is January 7th, which should be the day the Era Middle School team leaves, as well as the day Kunpeng High School sends them off.

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However, the school suddenly announced the suspension of the farewell ceremony, causing many to speculate in private.

Zhang Wenqiang found Ding Cai, standing tall with her arms crossed, and sneered.

“Ms. Ding, what did I tell you? Kunpeng High School has completely fallen out with Era Middle School this time! They didn’t even attend your school’s farewell ceremony; just wait, the students won’t stop blaming you all!”

Ding Cai had no time to bother with her nonsense, thinking about the events of the morning, he knew this was no simple matter.

“I’m going to the principal’s office.”

Ding Cai brushed past Zhang Wenqiang and hurried into the principal’s office, knocking before entering, where several people were already seated.

Principal Zhang, Deputy Director Guo Shuitian from the Criminal Investigation Bureau, the Era Middle School team leader Sheng Zijin and their grade director Ji Xiang.

As soon as Sheng Zijin started talking, it was with an accusatory tone.

“Principal Zhang, one of our students was injured in your school, and you must take full responsibility for it. Now that Gu Jingyi is still unconscious, how do you intend to explain this to us?”

Principal Zhang’s brow was also furrowed.

“The pavilion on the school’s back hill has always been off-limits. We warned your school when you visited. Of course, talking about this now doesn’t help; the most important thing is to resolve the issue.”

Guo Shuitian added from the side, “We’ve cordoned off the scene and conducted an inspection. The electric fence was switched off and several wires were cut, and the surveillance was destroyed as well. Clearly, this was a premeditated plot.”

Sheng Zijin straightened up, “Deputy Director Guo put it very well. I also think this is a conspiracy, someone deliberately targeted our Jingyi!”

Guo Shuitian paused, not saying anything.

“Gu Jingyi is currently unconscious, and nobody knows what happened. But someone saw her talking to Lu Mian at the pavilion,” Sheng Zijin hinted.

Ding Cai thought back to Gu Jingyi’s last words, “Lu Mian, don’t come any closer,” and his brow knitted into a knot.

Principal Zhang spoke up, “Mr. Ding, you rescued her, you should know best what happened.”

Guo Shuitian also looked at Ding Cai.

He knew Ding Cai, as he was his son’s class teacher.

Ding Cai took a deep breath, “Principal Zhang, Director Guo, indeed, only Lu Mian and Gu Jingyi were near the pavilion at that time. But when I saw them, Gu Jingyi had already fallen within the pavilion’s area, we need to ask the people involved for specifics. However, I personally believe Lu Mian wouldn’t do such a thing. She holds no grudge against Gu Jingyi and has no reason to act in that manner.”

Guo Shuitian nodded, indeed.

He also trusted Lu Mian’s character; although the girl was somewhat aloof, she never initiated harm to anyone. On the contrary, she had done some good deeds in secret, without leaving a name. So far, he hadn’t been able to return the title of Wucheng’s Guardian God to her.

He simply did not believe that Lu Mian would push Gu Jingyi into the pavilion.

Sheng Zijin scoffed.

“Lu Mian is your student, naturally, you would protect her. But she is the person in question and can’t shake off the suspicion. Considering Director Guo is also from Wucheng, I’ve already arranged for Wa Zhiqi, the captain from Jinjing Criminal Investigation Bureau, to take over this case. Director Guo, I hope the people on your side will cooperate.”

Guo Shuitian furrowed his brows, now Jinjing’s forces were involved.

Even though he was the deputy director of the Wucheng Criminal Investigation Bureau, when compared to Jinjing, his position was on par with their captain.

This made the situation much more complicated.

Finally, Ji Xiang from the other side also spoke up, “Kunpeng High School must give us an explanation for this incident! We know Lu Mian is outstanding, but if an outstanding student lacks matching moral standards, then they’re nothing but scum! Our school will absolutely not tolerate such students!”

Guo Shuitian gritted his teeth; who said Lu Mian lacked matching moral standards.

When she single-handedly went deep into the local snake dens and eradicated the bullies plaguing Wucheng, these people didn’t even know where they were!