Chapter: Chapter 281
Due to the sudden addition of the three young girls, many of Leticia’s little plans went awry. She couldn’t possibly order Bai Ling to do strange things in front of Xiao Ya.
This would absolutely cause irreparable damage to Xiao Ya’s fragile heart.
However, after understanding the situation, Xiao Ya wanted to proactively create some private time for Leticia and Bai Ling. But Leticia didn’t let the three of them leave.
The reason was that she had become curious about Zi Meng.
“You said that because today’s rehearsal went so smoothly, you finished today’s planned tasks after rehearsing for a morning?” Leticia first asked Xiao Ya why she returned early. The answer surprised Leticia. She had thought something unexpected had happened.
For example, another classmate’s parent getting into a car accident or something.
“Yes, everyone was in good spirits. If we can maintain this state, our program will definitely receive a lot of applause,” Xiao Ya nodded happily. “Besides, today is Saturday, so we let everyone go home early.”
Choosing Saturday for extra practice, even if no one said it, everyone must have been somewhat unwilling. Since the tasks were completed ahead of schedule, it was best to go home as soon as possible.
“Actually, I think there are still many areas that can be improved,” Zi Meng’s opinion differed from Xiao Ya’s. She was only moderately satisfied with the students’ performance. “Many people’s expressions were not in place at all, and their actions were too exaggerated.”
“After all, they are just ordinary students. It’s almost impossible for them to perform perfectly,” Kira defended the classmates from the side.
This wasn’t because Kira had a good relationship with those classmates she had only met a few times, but rather she preferred those classmates over Zi Meng.
Her sharp intuition kept reminding her that this Zi Meng was not a good person.
“But Su Qi, your performance was excellent, exactly like the princess I imagined.” Zi Meng felt that comparing people was depressing. Kira, who had only been pulled in for a few days, could perform so well, while those who had prepared for such a long time were still like that. She was naturally a bit unhappy.
Ah, Kira was just being herself, so of course, her performance was good. Leticia suppressed her urge to retort and maintained her usual calm expression. “Xiao Qi indeed has talent in this area.”
Kira gave Leticia a helpless glance. This wasn’t talent, but something she had been trained by her good sister bit by bit.
Casually ignoring her sister’s reproachful gaze, Leticia looked at Zi Meng with a hint of inquiry, her gaze never leaving the girl. This undisguised scrutiny made Zi Meng a little uncomfortable.
“Um, Miss Qian Qian, why have you been staring at me?” Zi Meng asked in a low voice, shifting her body.
This question also made Miss Bai, who had been passively observing for a long time, perk up her ears. She also wanted to hear Leticia’s explanation. Her beloved was always looking at another girl, which made Miss Bai a bit jealous.
Although she knew that Leticia wouldn’t change her mind instantly, she still felt a bit unhappy.
“I just heard Xiao Qi say that your performance talent is good, so I wanted to ask if you’re interested in acting in the future?” Leticia smiled and brought up the name of a certain poor young lady. “I don’t know many people, but it won’t be a problem to let you have a taste of the entertainment industry. Do you know Xi Mengyao? She’s my good friend.”
She was also her matchmaker.
Xi Mengyao?!
That new acting star who had recently become popular?
Zi Meng’s eyes widened, and she subconsciously looked at Xiao Ya, her eyes filled with questions.
Why hadn’t Xiao Ya mentioned this?
“Huh?” Xiao Ya was completely bewildered by Zi Meng’s gaze. What was going on? She didn’t understand what Zi Meng’s gaze meant.
“No, Miss Qian Qian, you actually know her, Miss Xi Mengyao? She’s my idol!” Zi Meng gestured animatedly. At this moment, her behavior was so normal, just like an ordinary high school girl.
“Haha, actually, I know quite a few people. If there’s someone I don’t know, then the maid小姐 next to you must know them,” Leticia smiled and pulled Bai Ling into the conversation. “Am I right, Xiao Bai Bai?”
Bai Ling, who found the nickname a bit hard to swallow, also didn’t understand what Leticia was trying to do. What was the use of mentioning Xi Mengyao at this moment?
Was it to show off?
“But Miss Xi Mengyao is very busy, right…” Zi Meng’s expression became conflicted again, like a young girl about to meet her idol.
Leticia nodded imperceptibly. Was she overreacting? This Zi Meng didn’t seem to have anything unusual about her.
Giving her sister a questioning look, Leticia signaled Bai Ling to bring the boiled water over and to also check on the takeout.
How long has it been? Why hasn’t the takeout arrived yet?
“I didn’t notice anything wrong,” Kira whispered to Leticia after receiving her sister’s inquiry.
Except when she was performing, Zi Meng’s behavior was very normal, so normal that no one was more normal than her.
Leticia nodded, she thought the same. She was probably overthinking things about Zi Meng.
“What are your plans for the afternoon? Are you planning to go out, or stay at home?” Leticia continued to ask.
If Kira and the others planned to go out, that would be fine. She could then have some private time with Bai Ling.
“That depends on what my sister thinks. I will firmly support whatever my sister decides,” Kira said with an expression that suggested her sister’s thoughts were her thoughts.
“Your lips have certainly improved. Then you girls go out and play. Give your sister some private space,” Leticia said with a smile and a mild scolding.
“Now that you have sister Bai, you don’t want your sister anymore, right? Sister, you’re so fickle…” Kira said subconsciously, but halfway through, she was silenced by her sister’s killing intent.
She almost forgot. This sister now couldn’t be joked with casually.
“If it were in the past, I would have hung you up and beaten you a few times,” Leticia glared at Kira. This sisterly creature really became more ignorant as she grew older. “Hiss, Bai Ling, why is it taking so long to pour a glass of water?”
Xiao Ya glanced towards the kitchen and replied, “Sister seems to be on the phone, and… her expression is a bit off.”
Her expression is a bit off?
Did something happen?
Although she had the urge to eavesdrop, with three young girls around, Leticia had to dismiss the thought that would ruin her image.
After a while, Bai Ling, with a solemn expression, walked out of the kitchen. She didn’t explain anything to Leticia but first said to Xiao Ya and Zi Meng, “Xiao Ya, you and Xiao Meng go upstairs first. Your sister Qian Qian and I have something to discuss.”
As for Kira, being a more reliable girl than the original Leticia, it was fine for her to stay.
Seeing her sister’s serious expression, Xiao Ya obediently nodded. She could be a bit willful at times, but when it came to serious matters, she couldn’t act out.
She was very clear about this.
Taking Zi Meng’s hand, Xiao Ya left Leticia’s house without looking back.
After the two girls left, Bai Ling told Leticia and Kira about the phone call she had just received.
“That call was from Senior Sang. Didn’t I ask her to investigate the changes in the world’s boundary last night? The results are out now. The truth is as that beast-person woman said, the fissures at the world’s boundary are disappearing at an extremely rapid rate. In perhaps a month, our world will truly be isolated.”
Now, with the confirmation from three sources, the anomaly at the world’s boundary was completely confirmed, and Leticia’s departure became a foregone conclusion.
“We already knew about this. It wouldn’t make your expression like this. You must have heard other things, right?” Leticia nodded. This first piece of news didn’t surprise her, nor should it have caused Bai Ling to show such an expression.
Therefore, what changed Bai Ling’s expression must have been another, equally or even more important matter.
“Yes, one of our acquaintances has fallen into a coma,” Bai Ling sighed.
One of our acquaintances? A name immediately popped into Leticia’s mind, a name she had just mentioned.
“It’s not that unlucky Xi Mengyao, is it?” Leticia asked with a hint of disbelief.
Could this girl be so unlucky?
Last time she went to the beach and encountered monsters reviving, and this time when she returned to the central city, she got caught up in this strange incident?
“Ah, no, it’s not her. Although she has returned to the central city, she is quite normal now.” Hearing the name Leticia blurted out, Bai Ling quickly shook her head. Xi Mengyao’s luck wasn’t that bad.
Then it’s hard to guess. Leticia rubbed her chin and began to rule out her acquaintances. Fortunately, she didn’t have many acquaintances. After thinking for a moment, she guessed who had met with misfortune.
First of all, it certainly wouldn’t be the leader and her friend. These two were still busy in the seaside city and wouldn’t be back for at least ten days to half a month.
Then, that person surnamed Sang could also be ruled out. If something had happened to that person, Bai Ling would have rushed over, not have the leisure to play guessing games here.
So, the answer was obvious.
“That blonde guy?”
An acquaintance who wasn’t very familiar. Leticia and Bai Ling had once beaten up this young man from the leader’s small team. They could be considered acquaintances, right?
However, this blonde young man was an S-class hero. If he fell into a coma, it would greatly increase the severity of this coma incident.
“Yes, I don’t know the specific details yet. I heard that his friend had arranged to go on a mission with him today, but he didn’t show up in the morning, so his friend went to his dormitory to look for him.” Bai Ling relayed the information she knew to Leticia. “And then they found that he couldn’t wake up.”
“No warning signs at all? Did he have any strange behavior in the previous few days?” Leticia asked, resting her chin. It was rather unbelievable that an S-class hero would fall into a coma so silently.
Bai Ling shook her head. According to that friend, the blonde guy’s routine had been very regular lately, except that he occasionally muttered about his two teammates.
The leader and Lu Siyu had gone on vacation together, leaving him behind. Not only did they go on vacation, but they also happened to slay a monster and get rewards. This made Mr. Blonde a bit envious.
However, it was just envy; there was no jealousy.
“So, without any warning, he just fell into a coma?”
“That should be the case. I need to go to the hospital to see. An S-class hero falling into a coma means this coma incident must be resolved as soon as possible.” Bai Ling nodded, a look of apology on her face. “I’m sorry, I can’t accompany you this afternoon.”
“It’s okay. I’ll owe you this half-day. I have Kira and Xiao Ya with me,” Leticia waved her hand, indicating that it was fine on her side. “If you encounter anything you can’t resolve, don’t bear it alone. Come find me.”
Hearing this, Bai Ling’s eyes flickered, and then she nodded, “Okay, I understand.”
This was Leticia telling her that she was her support.
“Then I’ll be going. Remember to tell Xiao Ya,” Bai Ling started to walk, intending to fly directly to the hospital.
“Wait, are you sure you don’t want to change your clothes?” Leticia quickly called out to Bai Ling. This girl was still wearing a maid outfit. Wouldn’t people who knew her be dumbfounded if she went to the hospital dressed like this?
Bai Ling’s maid outfit was for her to see. Leticia didn’t want any unrelated people to see Bai Ling in her maid outfit.
Bai Ling looked down at her attire, and her expression immediately became awkward. She almost died of embarrassment, thanks to Leticia’s reminder.
Change, must change!
“Thank you!”
Watching Bai Ling disappear into the room with swift movements, Leticia suddenly remembered one more thing she hadn’t asked about: where was their takeout?
That’s strange. It’s been such a long time; it must have arrived by now, right?
“Sister, why are you holding your stomach?” Kira came back from her thoughts and found her sister holding her stomach, her expression somewhat unpredictable.
Does her stomach hurt?
“I’m hungry. I didn’t have breakfast,” Leticia replied expressionlessly. “Bai Ling ordered takeout earlier, but it still hasn’t arrived.”
“It must have been delayed on the way. How about I order another one?” Kira took out her phone and said, “Anyway, the money here won’t be useful when we go back. We can splurge a bit these few days.”
“Tsk, let’s wait a little longer. I want to see how late this person can be.”
