No? Can I read the mind of my mortal enemy?

Ruan Ruan dismissed the other two girls and returned to the court.

When no one was looking, she secretly took Shi Qiao's bag and threw it into the trash can behind the stadium. She then bought a few bottles of sugary drinks and poured them all over the trash can.

Colored beverage seeped into the interlayer of the flying witch's anata board through the gaps, soaking the limited edition badges.

Before long, some insects, attracted by the smell, crawled up onto it.

After doing all that, Ruan Ruan clapped her hands in satisfaction and returned to the court.

She obediently ran to Gao Sui and said, "Coach Gao, I've put everything away. Here's the key."

Takaho chuckled, "Thank you for your hard work. Did you make sure the door was locked?"

Ruan Ruan smiled sweetly, her voice cloyingly sweet, "Yes, don't worry, Coach Gao."

It's locked very securely.

We absolutely cannot let that damned bastard escape.

Gao Sui glanced worriedly at the churning dark clouds overhead, which suddenly darkened the sky considerably.

"The weather forecast just said there's a red rainstorm warning for tonight, you should go home quickly."

"Okay~ Thank you, Coach Gao." Ruan Ruan smiled without hiding her smile.

She remembered that the equipment room was located in a low-lying area, and although sandbags were placed around it, the roof had only recently been reported for repairs.

God is on her side.

"Old Pei, I told you to stop dawdling. See, everyone's already gone."

As she turned around, she ran into Pei Jingnian and Lu Zhou, who had just changed their clothes.

The man's dark hair was slightly disheveled, just past his brow bone, and he had only half-dried it after showering.

The light gray cardigan was slightly open, the buttons half-undone, revealing glimpses of muscle, and a small mole on the collarbone was quite eye-catching.

The hem of the pants was half-tucked into white, slightly wide-leg trousers, and a black belt was tied diagonally at the hip.

He clutched the small jacket that Shi Qiao had just left in the locker room, folded neatly, and his eyes scanned the court.

Not here.

I saw her bag before I went to change my clothes.

It's only been three minutes. When did my wife become so fast?

His right eyelid twitched, and a muffled clap of thunder came from the layered cumulus clouds.

It wasn't large, but the rumbling sound was deafening, and it gradually drew closer.

His throat tightened, and his gaze finally landed on Ruan Ruan. "Excuse me, there was a bag on this chair just now. Did you see anyone come to take it?"

Ruan Ruan hooked a strand of hair with her index finger. "Isn't that Qiaoqiao's bag?"

She just said she was going to eat somewhere with friends, and she's already left.

For some reason, Pei Jingnian felt uneasy.

He took his phone out of his pocket, opened Shi Qiao's call and was about to press the call button when he felt a distinct tug on his clothes.

I interrupted him.

Tsk.

Turning her head, Ruan Ruan blinked her big eyes, her eyelashes fluttering, and her fingertips gently tugged at the hem of his clothes.

"Senior Pei, if you're free later, would you like to grab a bite to eat together?"

"I'm a freshman and I'm not very familiar with my surroundings. I'd like to ask the upperclassmen for recommendations."

Pei Jingnian took a half step back, staring with disgust at the spot where Ruan Ruangang had touched him.

His eyes were icy, and his thin lips uttered only two words: "Recommend?"

Seeing that Pei Jingnian had responded to her, Ruan Ruan raised her head and said, "Mmm."

"I recommend you retake your tutoring course." As the sky darkened, the coldness in his dark eyes seemed even more pronounced.

He ignored Ruan Ruan and dialed Shi Qiao's number.

The mechanical electromagnetic beeped twice, but no answer was received.

Pei Jingnian's heart skipped a beat following the electronic voice, and he dialed a second number.

Ruan Ruan froze on the spot, but quickly put on a standard ladylike smile and took two steps forward to block Pei Jingnian's path.

"Senior Pei, I think there must be some misunderstanding between us. I want to start over..."

"roll."

Pei Jingnian lifted his eyelids, his dark eyes blazing with a sinister fire, his fingertips gripping the edge of the phone, his knuckles white.

He was sparing with words, his face as cold as a Buddha, yet he carried not a trace of Buddha's compassion.

Lu Zhou whistled and followed beside Pei Jingnian.

This girl is really bold.

How dare you delay Lao Pei from finding a wife? Aren't you just walking into the line of fire?

Ruan Ruan's lips trembled, and her breathing became rapid and shallow.

From childhood to adulthood, she has never lacked suitors.

She was pampered and cherished by her family, who were always afraid that she might get hurt.

When has she ever suffered such humiliation?

According to rumors, Pei Jingnian is indeed aloof and unapproachable, but he has never spoken ill of a girl.

That bitch must have been talking nonsense behind my back!

If it weren't for Shi Qiao's meddling, Pei Jingnian would definitely have had feelings for her!

She lowered her head, and a shadow appeared in front of her.

She looked up again with hope, only to be met with Lu Zhou, who was lounging around with his pockets in his pocket, looking nonchalant.

He smiled. "Ruan Ruan, right?"

"You like Lao Pei?" He smirked. "For your own good, you should give up on him sooner rather than later."

"Old Pei is different from me; he's not very good at showing tenderness to women."

Ruan Ruan turned her head away.

She didn't believe that there really were impenetrable walls in the world!

Lu Zhou lowered his head, pretending to think, "Hmm... but it's not entirely impossible to make Lao Pei like you."

Ruan Ruan's eyes lit up. "What?"

The man in front of me chuckled, like a beautiful smiling fox.

"I hope you're reborn soon so you can choose good parents in your next life."

One's surname is Shi, the other's surname is Bai, and their given names are Shi Qiao.

Old Pei is a love fanatic.

In his eyes, there are only two kinds of women.

Shi Qiao, and He, are not Shi Qiao people.

However, he is the same in this respect.

No wonder they get along so well.

Birds of a feather flock together; those who share the same stench will find each other.

He spread his five fingers and waved, "Well, I'm off now, bye-bye~"

*

"It's so slow, Shi Qiao."

Jiang Youran propped her head up and stared at the unfinished conversation in the chat box.

A plate of seared salmon sushi, Shi Qiao’s favorite, has already been served on the table.

"Did she reply to your message, Xiao Chen?"

Shen Chen shook his head, holding the phone to his ear. "I'm calling her. Maybe there's traffic because of the rain outside?"

Jiang Youran looked out the window. Dark clouds loomed over the city, and the entire street was shrouded in a deathly atmosphere.

"Hasn't it been answered yet?" she asked anxiously.

Her phone vibrated, and the screen displayed the three words "Pei Jingnian".

As soon as the call connected, Pei Jingnian's tone was unsteady.

"Is Shi Qiao with you?"

As they received the negative answer, a bolt of lightning struck from the sky.

With a loud bang, the earth trembled.

Large raindrops began to fall, then quickly intensified, and a torrential downpour slid down Pei Jingnian's chin.

The heavy rain poured into my ears, mixed with the lingering sound of rolling thunder.

There was also a faint vibration.

Pei Jingnian turned his head and looked towards the trash can beside him, following the sound.

That familiar pink bag lay disheveled deep inside.

He pulled the bag out of the trash can with one hand, and the rain washed away the stickiness on its surface.

Unzip the bag and you'll see Shi Qiao's phone, which she's decorated with stickers.

The last string snapped.

"Call the police."

He needs to find Shi Qiao quickly.

She is fearless.

I'm just afraid of thunder.