CHAPTER 432: CHAPTER 425: MO LIU IN TROUBLE

At the end of August, Sisi left Mijia Town and drove back to the Capital alone. When she returned, she brought back many special products from Huangyuan County, such as sweet potato noodles, jujubes, and tobacco leaves.

After arriving home, naturally, she was severely lectured by the Old Man and Granny Zhao. However, it was more bark than bite, and Sisi managed to cheer up the two elders with just a few kind words, especially the Old Man, whose mouth couldn’t close when he saw the tobacco leaves. He treasured them like precious items and planned to show them off to his old pals the next day.

As soon as Sisi returned, she went to find Zhang Jie and Shangguan. Shangguan had gained a double chin from two months of being nourished by beef and mutton in the prairie, and seeing the way she exchanged glances with Yang Shu, sparks were flying!

Seeing Shangguan’s rare girlish demeanor and Yang Shu’s undisguised triumph, how could Sisi not understand what had happened?

It seemed that Yang Shu, the big bad wolf of the prairie, had directly transformed into a pervert—changing both in quantity and quality!

Alas, another flower has been plucked!

Summer hurried past, and it was time for the fragrant osmanthus to drift in the air. Mo Ye also came over. She still looked the same, but appeared much younger and even more beautiful.

After completing the wedding ceremony, Mo Ye and He Xuewen only stayed in the Capital for three to four days before heading off separately again. Mo Ye went abroad for performances, and He Xuewen headed to Shenzhen.

So, what’s the difference between being married and not being married?

Although Sisi didn’t understand, since He Xuewen and Mo Ye both enjoyed this lifestyle, she, a mere eunuch, wasn’t in a hurry.

After the incident with Takahashi, Mo Liu became much more outgoing and wasn’t reluctant to make friends with others of the same sex as before. Naturally, the first friend he made was Jin Yan. Their shared interests and being alumni quickly made them inseparable best friends. Mo Liu even brought Jin Yan to Sisi’s house for several meals.

Although Sisi wasn’t very keen on interacting with Jin Yan, she was still happy for Mo Liu’s overcoming his psychological barriers and warmly welcomed them.

Over time, Sisi discovered that Jin Yan was actually a straightforward person with a truly pure and lovely nature, no wonder he got along so well with Mo Liu.

The friendship between Mo Liu and Jin Yan quickly heated up to the point of staying up all night chatting. Sometimes, seeing Mo Liu and Jin Yan sharing knowing smiles and chuckles, Sisi would always have strange thoughts.

Could these two be more than just good friends?

Then, WHO is the dominant one and WHO is the submissive one?

It seems neither of them fits the dominant role!

Imagining the scenario of Jin Yan and Mo Liu sleeping together and debating who would be on top, Sisi couldn’t help but feel her face heat up. She shook her head, trying to cast out those wicked thoughts!

That really shouldn’t be—Mo Liu is her good friend. How could she think such things!

Sisi silently despised herself, steadied her resolve like a true Buddhist, and repeatedly muttered tomato beef noodles. Instantly, her mind conjured images of bright red tomatoes and sauce-brown beef, pushing away those spring-like romantic thoughts.

"Sisi, are you hungry?" Mo Liu asked caringly, with Jin Yan also turning his head to look at her.

Four pairs of clean, piercing eyes stared straight at her, and Sisi couldn’t help but..., even the thought of tomato beef noodles was useless now. Her mind was filled with little devils fighting, and they were two male devils!

Ah Liu, I’m sorry!

Sisi shook her head, indicating nothing was wrong, feeling immensely ashamed inside!

The friendship between Mo Liu and Jin Yan grew deeper, almost reaching the closeness of Bo Ya and Ziqi.

Although Sisi was initially worried that Jin Wen might harm Mo Liu, she soon thought that Jin Wen had always dealt with girls in the past, and after all, Mo Liu was a man. Jin Wen probably wouldn’t do anything, right?

The fact proves that a perverted mind is always unpredictable.

This year’s winter came somewhat early, just entering November, one had to wear heavy coats already. Sisi had just finished a morning art class and was planning to go home, as she didn’t have classes in the afternoon, and the school’s heating wasn’t very warm. It was more comfortable at home.

On her way home, Sisi bought some meat and fish. Mo Liu had called yesterday saying he would come over for dinner tonight, and Zhang Jie, Shangguan, and Yang Shu would also be coming.

But by the time the news was about to begin, Mo Liu had still not appeared, and the dishes on the table were almost cold.

"Why isn’t Ah Liu here? He’s usually very punctual!" Zhang Jie quietly asked.

Last month, Lei Gang specially took leave and came back to have a wedding with Zhang Jie. Since getting married, Zhang Jie had become much more composed, almost like she had been on the grasslands before, but she still had quite the temper.

Sisi felt an uneasy premonition in her heart for no reason. She said to the others, "You guys start eating. I’ll make a phone call."

She dialed Jin Yan’s number. "Jin Yan, is Ah Liu with you?"

"No, didn’t Ah Liu say he was going to have dinner at your place?" Jin Yan asked in surprise.

Sisi’s heart sank suddenly, saying, "Ah Liu still hasn’t come over, and he hasn’t called either."

Jin Yan also felt that something was wrong. He hurriedly said, "I will call Ah Liu’s colleague to see if he is at the school. Sisi, wait for my call."

Zhang Jie and the others also lost their appetites, put down their bowls, and gathered around, all waiting for Jin Yan’s call.

Soon, the phone rang, and Jin Yan’s anxious voice came through, "Sisi, Ah Liu left the school at 5 o’clock. He was riding a bicycle over; he should have gotten to your place by now in principle."

"It seems Ah Liu is in trouble. Jin Yan, I won’t talk much; we’re heading out to look for Ah Liu," Sisi said gravely.

"I’ll join you, and we’ll meet at your house," Jin Yan said before hanging up.

"Sisi, what happened to Ah Liu?" Zhang Jie asked caringly.

Sisi frowned and said, "Ah Liu left the school at five on a bicycle heading here. By all accounts, he should have arrived before five-thirty, but now it’s already seven and he’s still not here. Ah Liu was never one to be unpunctual; he must have encountered some trouble."

"We should search along the road Ah Liu took on his bicycle; maybe he just fell or bumped into someone."

The moment Zhang Jie finished speaking, Shangguan hurried outside dragging Yang Shu with her, and soon the sound of a car starting could be heard. Sisi also followed along with Zhang Jie.

There are two roads to Sisi’s house that Mo Liu could have taken. Shangguan and Yang Shu took one, while Sisi and Zhang Jie took the other.

Sisi and Zhang Jie had only searched halfway when they spotted a bicycle lying across the road at the mouth of an alley, with a boy about ten years old standing next to it, shivering from the cold.

"It’s Ah Liu’s bike." Zhang Jie was sharp-eyed and spotted the bicycle first.

Seeing Sisi and Zhang Jie rushing over and staring at the bicycle, the boy asked, "Is this your bicycle?"

"No, it’s my friend’s. Little brother, why are you guarding it here?" Sisi asked softly, suppressing her inner anxiety.

"I was afraid it would get stolen, so I stayed here waiting for the owner to come and claim it," the boy sneezed several times.

Although distressed by Mo Liu’s unknown whereabouts, Sisi was still touched. She took out some Qiong Wine from her bag for the boy to sip, to help dispel the cold.