She frowned, and the corners of her mouth tightened. She was speechless for a long time before saying, “Since it’s the principal’s decision, I can’t beat you. Anyway, we’re just going to deliver the information. That student insisted on following. I hope she doesn’t cause unnecessary trouble. Otherwise, no one can help her in a place like the illegal district!”

Liang Conglin knew that she was angry that Qiao Nian wanted to follow them. She said this in a fit of anger, but she was not angry. He only replied mysteriously, “Don’t worry. I know Qiao Nian. She’s not the kind of person who likes to cause trouble. Since she wants to go with us, she should have a reason. She might even be able to help us.”

A freshman going to the illegal district could help them?

Tian Jing didn’t believe him, but when she looked up and saw Liang Conglin’s deep understanding, she couldn’t dampen his spirits.

She didn’t believe that Qiao Nian could help them. She only hoped that the freshman wouldn’t hold them back!

As the two of them spoke.

A cold figure appeared in Liang Conglin’s vision.

The girl was still wearing the same clothes as yesterday, except that she had changed her short-sleeved T-shirt to a long-sleeved one. She was wearing a cap with the brim pulled down very low. She had even pulled up her hoodie. One could see the earpiece wire wrapped around her neck as if she was listening to music.

She walked at a steady pace.

It was as if going to the illegal district wasn’t a big matter. She wasn’t nervous at all. She didn’t even bring her luggage. She only had a black shoulder bag slung over her shoulder. It seemed like she had not packed many things.

“Qiao Nian, over here!” Seeing her, Liang Conglin quickly waved at her.

The girl looked up in their direction.

He waved his hand again and said gently, “Here.”

Tian Jing also saw the girl walking in their direction. She saw that Qiao Nian did not bring anything, and even had her hand raised, looking like a bandit.

She frowned again with a pouting expression. Not greeting Qiao Nian, she turned her head away. She took the water in her hand and went to look for others.

…

Liang Conglin did not notice that she had walked away. He was still waving at the girl, indicating for her to look over.

As Qiao Nian walked casually in their direction, she stuffed her earpiece in her pocket and called the person on the other end of the line.

“I’m at the airport. Yes, I’ll leave in half an hour.”

She had stayed up late with a certain someone last night to play games until three in the morning, almost making her vomit.

After staying up for half the night, she got up at 8:30 in the morning. Qiao Nian’s eyes were quite cold now, and her tone was dragging on the last syllable. It was obvious that she was not entirely awake.

Ye Wangchuan was feeling refreshed on the other end. He was like a different person from her half-awake state. His voice was light. “Tell me when you get there.”

“Yes, I know.” Qiao Nian had already reunited with Liang Conglin and the others, so she didn’t say anything else to him. She lowered her voice and said lazily, “I’m hanging up. We’ll talk later.”

She was concise. Without waiting for a reply, she took out her phone from her pocket, hung up, and took off her earplugs.

Her facial features were exquisite and outstanding under the brim of her cap. Her eyes were a little lazy as she stood in front of Liang Conglin. Her back was straight, but for some reason, she always gave off a casual and leisurely feeling.

Qiao Nian was very polite to Liang Conglin. “Good morning, Principal Liang.”

“Morning.” Liang Conglin had always loved talent. Seeing her nod, he said gently, “Have you eaten breakfast? There’s a KFC beside you. If you haven’t eaten, let’s buy something before boarding. Otherwise, you’ll be hungry if you sit for too long.”

Qiao Nian glanced at KFC, Tian Jing, and the others. Retracting her gaze, she placed a hand in her pocket, lowered her eyes, and said, “There’s no need. I’ve already eaten.”