CHAPTER 470: CHAPTER 159 FAMILY MATTERS_2

When she awoke from this slightly late and short afternoon nap, it was already close to four-thirty. Du Xixi, now somewhat clear-headed, sat upright, stretched lazily, and then got up, folded the blanket neatly, and went downstairs with a few mecha soldiers to go home.

Zhang Ye should have just finished class, but she didn’t encounter him; instead, she saw a few students who left late, among whom was Shen Yiyi, whom Du Xixi had personally taught.

"Yiyi, is Shan Zhi not with you?" Du Xixi furrowed her brows, puzzled as to why Shan Zhi, who was always inseparable from Shen Yiyi, was not there.

Clearly, the student register records that both Shen Yiyi and Shan Zhi had enrolled in the course on the introduction and application of knives. If Shen Yiyi were to leave late, Shan Zhi would definitely follow along.

Could it be that the two sisters had a falling out? Yet during the lesson, they were still cozily huddled together. Do young people argue so unexpectedly?

Du Xixi speculated wildly but saw that Shen Yiyi and the other students paused, first greeting Du Xixi together. Then Shen Yiyi softly explained, "It seems something happened at Shan Zhi’s home, and she rushed back just before the class started."

Something happened? Du Xixi’s brows furrowed deeper, vaguely remembering that Shan Zhi’s family was quite complicated. After her parents divorced and each remarried, they both had new children, yet Shan Zhi wasn’t chosen by either parent, always living for a while here and then there.

The changes in her parents’ marriage, along with the existence of two younger brothers and a sister, left her stuck in the middle as nothing. Now that something happened in Shan Zhi’s family, it’s unclear whether it’s on the father’s side or the mother’s side...

"I originally wanted to accompany her back in case anything happened..." Shen Yiyi refrained from saying too much about Shan Zhi’s family in front of her classmates, vaguely saying, "I would be able to help her out too. But she didn’t agree, just told me to focus on attending the class."

This matter is part of the students’ private affairs, Du Xixi can be informed but cannot intervene without permission. Feeling a bit troubled, she rubbed her temple and said with a hint of concern to Shen Yiyi, "I recall Blue Star University has relevant regulations; if Shan Zhi has a need, she can definitely apply for aid at the Student Affairs Office. The law school professors are formidable."

After saying her piece, Du Xixi felt it was still a bit unstable, so she added, "If worse comes to worst, she can come to me. I may not have much else, but I don’t lack money or power."

Du Xixi’s words were serious, but they came out with a hint of jest. Shen Yiyi couldn’t help but smile, yet seeing Du Xixi’s earnest expression, she sincerely nodded, "Professor, don’t worry, I’ll definitely convey these words to Shan Zhi. If it truly comes to that, we’ll certainly come to trouble you!"

Du Xixi showed a satisfied smile, didn’t chat much further with the students, and upon descending the stairs together, saw them heading towards the direction of the student dormitories, before getting on the hovercar with peace of mind.

"Jia Yi." Watching the scenery swiftly pass by the window, Du Xixi suddenly felt uneasy and called loudly to Jia Yi, who was seated in the front seat, "I’m still somewhat worried about Shan Zhi, personally go and check what exactly happened to her family. But... don’t be quick to intervene, see if she seeks help from Blue Star University first."

"Yes!"

The hovercar found a suitable spot on the roadside for an emergency stop, Jia Yi deftly got out of the car, but Du Xixi pressed the window again and reminded, "If Shan Zhi is about to suffer personal harm, lend her a hand!"

Jia Yi did not find Du Xixi’s reminder superfluous; as a member of the Empire’s Guard Team, it is naturally his responsibility to protect the Empire’s citizens. "Rest assured, Miss, I will not allow Shan Zhi to suffer casualties!"

Being concerned for her student is normal, but by asking Jia Yi to investigate and potentially intervene if necessary, Du Xixi is providing as much help as she can.

Helping less would trouble Du Xixi’s conscience; helping more would seem like overstepping, interfering in a student’s family affairs.

Du Xixi sighed lightly and instructed Jia Er to get into the car to replace Jia Yi as the hovercar sped off again. After this brief delay, by the time Du Xixi got home, Ke Lian had already been home for a while.

Ke Lian came out holding their two sons, seeing Du Xixi’s eyes filled with a bit of melancholy, their smile turned to tension, "What’s wrong? Did something happen?"