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As soon as Jian Ming received the address of Shaw Min's house, he could no longer contain his excitement and began to pack his things to go to An Shaomin's home.
Simple stopped him and said, "Bro, that's in the mountains! It's a bit late today, isn't it? The roads might not be safe. Besides, if you go there so recklessly at this hour, you definitely won't be able to come back. They haven't prepared for your stay; how will they arrange accommodation for you?"
Jian Ming stared at Simple for a long time, thought it over, and nodded. He felt that Simple had finally said something thoughtful.
"Tch, ungrateful wretch, turning your back on me," Simple rolled her eyes at Jian Ming, pouted, and swayed her round little hips into her own room.
The next morning, as soon as he got up, Jian Ming discussed with Simple about telling their parents that he was going to a classmate's house to hang out for the day and would return in the evening.
"Which classmate? Why do you need a whole day?" their mother asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Just someone from the county town," Jian Ming replied nonchalantly. "Several classmates are getting together after the college entrance exam to visit each other's homes for a bit, so it needs to take a day."
Jian Ming chuckled lightly.
Their mother looked into Jian Ming's eyes.
"Mom, come on," Simple quickly put down her chopsticks, walked over to her mother’s side, and pretended to be incredulous about her behavior. "Big brother rarely went to classmates' houses when he was studying. Now that the exams are over, you're still keeping him from having some fun? How old is he now? If you keep being this strict with him, I'm worried he won't even find a girlfriend in the future."
As she said this, Simple avoided her mother's gaze and made a funny face at Jian Ming while secretly laughing.
Their mother thought about it and felt that Simple had a point. She nodded and reminded Jian Ming as she was leaving to come back early.
Jian Ming agreed and then left the house.
After stepping out, Jian Ming was not foolish; he did not act impulsively like yesterday. Standing on the street, he thought for a moment.
After all, Shaw Min's family lived in a remote mountainous area, and people from the mountains tended to hold some traditional views. To avoid gossip, Jian Ming felt it would be more appropriate to invite a male classmate to accompany him to Shaw Min's home.
Soon, Jian Ming found a male classmate, Du Yifan. Du Yifan also lived in the county town and had a good relationship with Jian Ming.
After Jian Ming explained his intentions, Du Yifan readily agreed to accompany him to Shaw Min's house.
"Thank you, Yifan," Jian Ming said gratefully.
Du Yifan patted Jian Ming on the shoulder and smiled meaningfully, saying, "When a buddy is in trouble, it's only right for a brother to lend a hand! Besides, it's just a small matter. Moreover, going to the mountains can be like a little trip. It's a win-win situation; why not enjoy it? Besides, An Shaomin is my classmate too. It's only natural for me to check in on her. Why should you be the one thanking me?"
Du Yifan's words had a teasing tone directed at Jian Ming, which Jian Ming certainly understood. He chuckled and playfully punched Du Yifan in the stomach. "You rascal."
Du Yifan clutched his stomach and squatted down, pretending to be in unbearable pain as he cried out, "Why did you hit my stomach?"
"Because you've got all sorts of tricks up your sleeve," Jian Ming laughed heartily.
"Get up, hurry up; we need to set off," Jian Ming said, stopping his laughter and helping Du Yifan up from the ground.
"Are we going just the two of us?" Du Yifan suddenly asked with wide eyes after standing up.
"Who else would it be?" Jian Ming replied impatiently.
"How about this?" Du Yifan retracted his smile, straightened his face, and with a serious tone said to Jian Ming, "It wouldn't be good for just the two of us guys to go. Since Reiko lives nearby, why don't we invite her to join us? Reiko is desk mates with An Shaomin and they are good friends. Having her along will make it less awkward when we get to An Shaomin's house."
Jian Ming rested his chin on his hand, thought for a moment, and then agreed.
The two of them then went to Reiko's house to invite her.
An Shaomin's sudden disappearance without any warning from the college entrance examination puzzled Reiko. She had been worried about Shaw Min as well, so when Jian Ming and Du Yifan came to invite her, she immediately agreed.
Around eleven o'clock in the morning, the three of them arrived at Liu Family Village.
They asked for directions at the east end of the village and saw Liu Xiuzhen drying winter cotton pants in the yard.
The three walked over to ask how to get to An Shaomin's house.
Liu Xiuzhen looked at them with a guarded expression and said, "I don't know."
"Don't know?" The three of them were taken aback and exchanged glances.
"Then, Auntie, may I ask if this is Liu Family Village?" Jian Ming stepped forward, looking at Liu Xiuzhen with eager eyes.
Liu Xiuzhen stared at Jian Ming for a long time, nodded slightly, and then turned to leave, seemingly unwilling to talk to them.
At that moment, Qinglan, who was helping Grandma in the main room, heard someone outside asking how to get to Shaw Min's house. She quickly put down what she was doing and ran out.
Cotton Embroidered Short-Sleeve Shirt The embroidered soft fabric skirt, above the knees, contrasted with her fair thighs, shining brightly like the white sunlight outside.
She wore a pair of wooden sandals and let her beautiful hair flow down, standing elegantly in front of Jian Ming and the other two.
"Are you looking for Sister Shaomin?" Qinglan asked with a curious gaze.
"Yes, do you know her?" Upon hearing the familiar name, Jian Ming was so surprised that he almost reached out to shake Qinglan's hand.
Qinglan did not answer Jian Ming's question but instead asked in confusion, "Who are you?"
"We are classmates of An Shaomin," Jian Ming said, pointing to Du Yifan and Reiko, who stood silently beside him.
"Oh, what do you need her for?" Qinglan inquired.
Similarly, from Qinglan's expression and tone, Jian Ming sensed a guarded mentality similar to that of the woman from earlier.
A bad premonition suddenly arose in Jian Ming's heart. Could it be that something really happened to An Shaomin? His heart began to feel uneasy.
"We are her classmates," Jian Ming reiterated. "She suddenly stopped coming to school before the college entrance examination and didn't take the exam. We are all her good friends and wanted to see if something happened to her."
At this moment, Du Yifan and Reiko, who had been silent, quickly nodded in agreement. "Yes, yes! Did something happen to her? We are very worried about her."
"Oh, I see," Qinglan nodded, pursing her lips as she thought for a moment. "She hasn't had any major issues; she just suddenly fell ill before the exam. Please wait here for a moment; I will go check if she is at home." After saying that, Qinglan ran swiftly towards a half-mountain Stilt House.
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