Is the mission over just because the host is resentful? Of course not.
Feng Guang sighed deeply inside. She pulled herself together from her shock and comforted An Tong, saying, “Don’t worry, your mother will be alright.”
“Miss Xia, thank you.” An Tong neither returned her grip nor pulled away. Even in this situation, he maintained his usual distant demeanor.
Feng Guang felt the weight of the situation. The plot related to An Tong deviated from the script. She couldn’t rely on a god’s-eye view anymore and had to rely entirely on herself. The road ahead was long and uncertain…
As she thought about how to get closer to An Tong, Feng Guang was distracted at school. Even when Fang Yaya called her several times, she only snapped back to reality when Mu Tianze gave her a cold stare. Mu Tianze probably thought she was deliberately ignoring Fang Yaya. Feng Guang shrugged—who cares?
Fang Yaya placed a form on Feng Guang’s desk and said, “Classmate Xia, you haven’t joined any clubs yet. Please take a look at this form and choose a club you’d like to join.”
“Do I need to join a club?”
“Joining a club not only helps you meet like-minded friends but also adds credits to your academic record. I suggest you join one, Miss Xia.” Despite the complicated feelings Fang Yaya had due to Feng Guang’s identity, she tried to remain objective and helpful.
Feng Guang nonchalantly asked, “Which club is the easiest?”
“Well… the Tea Art Club or the Art Club seem quite relaxed.”
“Alright then.” Feng Guang casually wrote a few words on the form, checked the box next to the Tea Art Club, and handed the form back to Fang Yaya. “I’m done.”
So perfunctory!
Fang Yaya took the club application form and turned away silently.
Finally, the end of school came. Mu Tianze stood up and walked over to Feng Guang’s desk to say something, but Feng Guang had already grabbed her bag and vanished the moment the bell rang, not noticing Mu Tianze at all.
Mu Tianze’s mood darkened for a few seconds until Fang Yaya walked up to him and said, “Let’s go.”
“Mm.” He nodded and walked out of the classroom.
The driver from the Mu family took them to a white villa on the outskirts of town. Mu Tianze rang the doorbell and went inside, where he saw An Tong taking care of potted plants in the courtyard.
“Brother An!” Fang Yaya cheerfully ran over and sat down in a seat next to him.
An Tong looked up with a warm gaze. “You’re here.”
Seeing Fang Yaya so happy, Mu Tianze couldn’t help but admit that his cousin was someone who easily made people like him. He sat lazily opposite An Tong and asked, “How have you been lately?”
“Same as usual.” An Tong’s life, which had been calm and uneventful, seemed to have stirred a bit due to Feng Guang’s daily visits under various pretexts.
“I heard…” Mu Tianze hesitated, “Auntie is missing.”
“What!” Fang Yaya exclaimed in surprise.
An Tong smiled gently and reassured them with his warm eyes, “I believe my mother just went away for a bit to relax. She’ll be fine.”
“Brother An…” Fang Yaya felt a pang of sadness every time she saw him smiling and downplaying the situation.
At that moment, a person suddenly jumped down from a wall covered in greenery. Her landing was flawless, and even in her dress, she didn’t reveal anything. She steadied herself, spread her arms, and cheerfully declared, “Today’s landing is perfect too! An Tong…”
Upon seeing that the courtyard had not only An Tong but also two uninvited guests, she abruptly stopped her sentence. After a moment, she withdrew her arms, her expression sullen.
The atmosphere became very quiet.