I save a pathological girl with a twisted love story.

"They had already made bold promises and had already done everything in their power to escape."

"How could I possibly have done something wrong?"

She looked at the sun, so bright and so intense.

"If I could live a better life, perhaps I would have enough confidence."

"That's right, we are different."

She murmured, turning her head to look at the dusty wall: "You are very lucky. You don't have to worry too much about life. You don't have to have as many troubles as I do, and you don't have to be as anxious as I am here."

"The methods you mentioned might be correct, or they might actually be quite good."

"Maybe I really did make a mistake, and maybe I really made my life more difficult."

"But then—"

She kept talking, her words hitting the wall and echoing in her mind.

"I don't regret it."

Looking at Xia Wuzhao, her expression was so serious and so certain.

—Heaven knows how long she can maintain this persistence.

Perhaps on some difficult morning, she will regret it and forget what she said today.

But now, Mizuki has no regrets.

"If the future is a quagmire, I will try my best to get out of it."

"If the future is a forest path filled with flowers, I will spend it in a relaxed and pleasant way."

"If the future is a mountain road shrouded in mist, I will walk out carefully."

"I don't regret my current choice, because this is the future that I, Mizuki, have chosen with my own hands. I will not let down the Mizuki of the past, nor will I let down the Mizuki of the present."

She blurted out everything in one breath, as if she wanted to pour out everything in her heart.

After finishing these tasks, she took a deep breath and smiled apologetically. "Sorry, my mind was a bit muddled, so what I said might be a little incoherent."

"But that's all I have in mind."

At this moment, Mizuki smiled faintly.

Xia Wuzhao glanced at her, then took a piece of paper out of her pocket and handed it to Meiyue.

"Ok?"

Meiyue looked at the folded piece of paper, somewhat puzzled.

The smile on his face froze.

"This is... a love letter?"

She seemed somewhat incredulous and found it strange.

Xia Wuzhao glanced at her and said somewhat casually, "This is Qianchuan Yao's address. If any problems arise, you can go to her."

"Even though you're talking about things like perseverance and the future that are hard to understand."

"I don't really want to get involved in this kind of thing either; it's just too much trouble. So, if you need anything, just go find Asakawa Yo."

"Your troubles are all caused by her, so if anything really happens, just let her take responsibility."

Xia Wuzhao thought for a moment and then said, "That way, she won't do things that cause her trouble in the future."

After hesitating for a long time, Mizuki finally took the paper.

"Thank you."

She bent down slightly.

"This is not something to be thanked for," Xia Wuzhao commented. "Just don't come looking for me when you regret it later."

With that, Xia Wuzhao turned and left.

Mizuki watched Xia Wuzhao's retreating figure, clutching the paper in her hand, then turned and went back into the ramen shop.

"Mizuki-chan? You two are friends after all."

The old man asked with a smile, which made Meiyue feel a little helpless.

It seems like all elderly people are always interested in young people; perhaps it's an automatic unlocking process that occurs at a certain age.

"We're not exactly friends, just people we're somewhat acquainted with."

She said this.

As Xia Wuzhao walked towards the station, she bent down and picked up another banknote from the bushes.

It was also crumpled, but he didn't look at it much and just stuffed it into his pocket.

"Lord Natsugiri, is this what you came to see Mizuki about today?"

Xiao Ai asked in confusion, "It really wasted a lot of time. You should have taken advantage of the recent trip to the countryside with Asakawa Yo to quickly improve your relationship and affection level."

"There's no need to waste time on Mizuki."

Xia Wuzhao was tired from walking, so she found a shady spot to sit down: "Qianchuan Yao isn't the kind of girl whose favorability can be increased simply by meeting her a lot enough."

"But chatting more will always make things better," Xiao Ai suggested to Xia Wuzhao.

"Is this some kind of ancient dating advice?"

Xia Wuzhao retorted, "I suggest you learn more about modern dating."

"I have no way of understanding it either," Xiao Ai said dejectedly. "You are my first modern host."

"Then play more games."

Xia Wuzhao casually remarked, "There are many dating games these days."

"Modern times are really convenient."

Xiao Ai's tone was somewhat inexplicable: "There are still games like this, but I've never seen you play one before, Lord Xia Wu."

"Did you learn your skills from games?"

Xia Wuzhao did not answer the question, but got up to go to the school.

After all, I told Aoi Asahi that I was going to school, so I had to go no matter what.

As I was strolling leisurely down the street, a black sedan slowly drove up from the side of the road.

Its speed was so slow that it was almost the same as Xia Wuzhao's walking speed.

The window slowly opened, and a red-haired girl leaned against it, casually asking, "Handsome, want a ride?"

After glancing at Kirishima Chiho, Natsugiri Kai stopped in her tracks.

After getting into the car, Chiho smiled and said, "You're really too kind, handsome. Be careful I don't kidnap you and sell you."

How did you find this place?

Xia Wuzhao looked at the girl in front of him, and a pleasant fragrance wafted from the front, filling the car.

"How boring, Natsugiri." Chiho turned her head away. "At least play with me a little longer."

But Xia Wuzhao remained silent.

It's not that I'm bored, it's just that I don't know what to say.

Having no other choice, Chiho could only say helplessly, "Finding someone is easy. Especially Mizuki, finding her is very simple, at least for me."

"Really?" Xia Wuzhao was skeptical. "If you were able to find her so easily, then someone should have taken her away, right?"

"Okay, okay, please don't be angry."

Chiho raised her hands as if surrendering, and said helplessly, "It's been located. Natsugiri, I put a tracking device on you."

Chapter 406 The Scent That Was Sometimes Silent and Sometimes Joyful on the Slope

“I put a locator on you a long time ago.”

Chiho smiled slightly smugly: "So, that's why I was able to find you."

"So, what's the matter today?"

Xia Wuzhao didn't press for details about the locator; she only inquired about specifics.

With her face propped up by her palm, Chiho turned to look at Natsumi, her expression full of resentment.

Is our relationship just this kind of relationship? Every time we meet, it's just about things, things and stuff.

"Perhaps he just wants to see you?"

Her crimson eyelashes blinked, and her eyes were exceptionally alluring as they moved.

Xia Wuzhao looked at her calmly and said, "That's too fake."

It's true.

She emphasized that they were together.

“It’s so fake,” Xia Wuzhao repeated.

The two of them started bickering again, acting incredibly childish.

Sitting in the car, the ride was quite cool. A gentle breeze blew, which helped to reduce the previous heat.

Finally, this time I heard it coming from the school's ramp.

And their childish conversation finally came to an end.

The cherry trees lining both sides of the road are already covered with tender green leaves, reflecting a cool and pleasant breeze.

Standing in front of the ramp, Xia Wuzhao asked, "Why don't you just park at the school gate?"

"Because I like being with Natsugiri."

Surprisingly, she said very frankly, "In the past, Xiawu always went to and from school with Akui. So, I definitely want to find a chance to make it up to her."

"It's like a thief entering a bank vault; are they just going to leave without taking anything?"

"Of course not!"

While rambling on and on, the two walked side by side up the slope.

The concrete ground exposed to the sun emits a dry, dusty smell, which can only be avoided by walking in the shade of cherry trees.

Xia Wuzhao slowly walked down the slope, which was always going up, and just looking at it made people sigh.

Before long, I felt a heaviness in my body and a sense of fatigue.

Chiho would occasionally fall silent, looking up at the sky or at the cherry tree beside her.

Occasionally, she would chatter away, like an innocent young girl.

Xia Wuzhao was always very silent. He would occasionally glance at Qianhui, then quickly look away.

As her hair swayed, a delicate yet resilient fragrance would waft from Chiho's direction.

The fragrance masked the refreshing scent of the cherry tree.

The fragrance is a blend of violet, amber, and jasmine.

Xia Wukai looked at Chiho again, but occasionally Chiho would grab her.

The two would look at each other for a moment, but it was always Xia Wuzhao who would look away.

The girl was very frank; even though she noticed Xia Wuzhao's gaze, she just smiled faintly.

The school's slope was short, but Xia Wuzhao found it rather long.

But today, walking around felt a bit easier.

It wasn't until they arrived at the school gate that Chiho complained, "It's really incomprehensible that couples would like this kind of activity."

"We were just walking together, there was nothing special to do."

He nudged Xia Wuzhao with his arm: "What do you think?"

"Do you think I would understand these things?" Xia Wuzhao glanced at the girl, making Qianhui laugh.

"I thought you were already quite skilled at this kind of thing, Xia Wu."

Smiling brightly, she said, "But the thought of doing this behind Aoi's back gives me a vague sense of exhilaration."