Chapter 24 Happy

The opening ceremony was such a complete success, and it was a particularly sweet day for Xiang Lianyi. She thought that, years later, she might be able to proudly tell her children that their father was very a romantic man!

After returning home, Qin Zhu even thoughtfully prepared a late-night snack for them. "How was your day?" she asked her children with a smile.

"Good!"

The two of them looked at each other and said in unison. They both laughed out loud after saying that.

"Oh, looks like you both had a good time today. Honey, you were so worried for no reason! Look at them, they had so much fun!" Qin Zhu said to Papa Xiang with a smile.

Xiang Guoping had been smiling gently by their side. That was what his personality was like. In their family, his role was more akin to a mother's.

"Haha, mom, you didn't know, my sister's dress today made everyone stare at her! I have several female classmates who have asked me in private if we made the dress ourselves!" Xiang Qingsong said happily.

"Really?" Qin Zhu asked in surprise.

"Of course it's true. I think that soon there will be people coming to our door to do business with you."

"That's really great! Oh, Lianyi, I didn't think you'd be right."

"Haha, mom, just think how smart your daughter is. You believe me this time, don't you? Well, just stay home and wait for business to come to you." Xiang Lianyi said proudly.

She had thought about it. She would always wear her mother's clothes from now on, and with her as a walking, living advertisement, why would they still worry about having no business?



Gu Yujiao is a peculiar person. She always shows up when you're particularly happy.

Like right now.

When the Xiang family was having a good time, she came to their door.

"Oh, are you guys having a late-night snack?" She said as she walked in, swinging her hips. Her fake smile was very ugly.

Xiang Qingsong muttered an "auntie" and walked upstairs. He did not like his aunt at all and did not want to look at her. If he can't see her, he can pretend she doesn't exist.

"Yes, why did you come over? What do you want?" Qin Zhu asked indifferently. She knew her sister wasn't a good person and she didn't bother paying attention to her.

"I just came over to ask. Lianyi, is your school's dance over? When did it end? Why isn't Wenli back yet?"

"Well? Wu Wenli didn't come back? Did she go somewhere? The dance ended a long time ago, and the school should be empty by now." Xiang Lianyi said, frowning. She did see Wu Wenli at the dance, but it was only a quick glimpse.

"No way, I told her to be sure to go home after it's over." Gu Yujiao said in a sharp voice.

"Just because you told her, doesn't mean she has to listen," Qin Zhu said sharply, not at all polite.

"Oh, big sister, do you not know what Wenli is like? Of course she will listen to what I said. Lianyi, you sure the dance is over? My Wenli is a good dancer, so I'm sure she wants to stay a little longer at the dance."

"Heh, you can go to the school and check if you don't believe me, auntie," Xiang Lianyi said, laughing drily.

"No, you should come with me. I'm not familiar with your school." Gu Yujiao said with a righteous frown.

"Come on, we'll go with you, it's so late after all, let's go take a look." Qin Zhu said to Xiang Lianyi. It was late and she didn't feel safe letting her daughter to go school.

"Mom, I'll go with you guys." Xiang Qingsong heard the noise and came downstairs.

Xiang Guoping was to stay at home.

The group rushed to the school in the dark.

The dance had indeed already end, and the school was pitch black. Xiang Lianyi told the security guard about the reason they were there, and the security guard was eager to help them search, as well.

When they entered the school, the auditorium had already been cleaned up, as if the dance from earlier was just a dream.

"This doesn't look like there's anyone here," Qin Zhu said. "Did she go somewhere else? Should we look elsewhere?"

"No, wait. What is that sound? Do you hear it?" Gu Yujiao suddenly said, leaning forward and listening carefully.

"It's my Wenli's voice! Listen to it! Wenli! Wu Wenli!" She started shouting.

Xiang Lianyi also vaguely heard the voice. "It's over there by the restrooms."

She brought the group to the door of the restroom, which was at the back of the auditorium. Indeed, they heard Wu Wenli's faint voice from inside, "Help me, help me! Let me out, it's cold!"

"Wenli, Wenli, is that you? Is that you in there?" Gu Yujiao leaned against the door, her heart racing with questions.

"Mom, it's me, get me out of here."

"It's really Wenli, what's going on? Security, security, look at the door." She pushed against the locked door, anxiously calling for security.

When the door opened, they saw Wu Wenli sitting on the floor drenched in water and looked like she was about to faint. Gu Yujiao started to sob, and the security guard helped to take her to the hospital.

Xiang Lianyi's mind was heavy. She didn't think that Wu Wenli was actually locked in the bathroom by accident. Who did it?

When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor looked at Wu Wenli. There was no serious damages, just the cold coupled with shock. As long as she goes home and takes her medicine, she will be alright.