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Join the ServerHolding the bouquet, Ji Wenyan and Bai Mengze didn’t linger in the flower shop. Instead, under Mo Lu’s reluctant gaze, they quickly got into the car and headed for the cemetery.
On the way, Ji Wenyan quietly took out his small notebook and wrote down that Bai Mengze liked wisteria.
From now on, he would know what flowers to give her for every holiday!
But what was the meaning of wisteria?
Thinking of this, Ji Wenyan immediately pulled out his phone to look it up.
“Bang.”
However, just as he took out his phone, the car suddenly made a loud noise. Ji Wenyan instinctively reached out and grabbed Bai Mengze’s hand, ready to deal with any danger.
Lately, too many things had been happening in his life, forcing him to be on guard.
“Young master, wait in the car. I’ll go check it out.”
“Alright, be careful, Uncle Li.”
“Don’t worry, I’m just a driver. Nothing will happen to me.”
With that, the driver quickly got out to inspect.
It didn’t take long before he returned with a frustrated expression.
“Some bastard put nails on the road. The tire’s blown.”
“Nails… Uncle Li, is there a repair shop nearby?”
“Yes, several! We’ll have to get it fixed now. Who knows if there are more nails up ahead.”
Hearing this, Ji Wenyan stroked his chin. He suspected the nails might have been deliberately placed by the repair shops to drum up business.
These days, there were so many unscrupulous merchants!
But repairing the car would take time, and waiting was a waste.
Ji Wenyan glanced at the sun growing higher in the sky. Without hesitating, he asked Uncle Li how far the cemetery was.
“According to the navigation, it’s not far. A thirty-minute walk from here.”
“I saw some shared bikes nearby. Since it’s not too far, Bai Mengze and I will go ahead. Uncle Li, after you fix the car, come pick us up at the cemetery.”
“But…”
“Don’t worry, there are plenty of people around. Even if someone wants to make a move, they’ll think twice.”
In the end, after convincing Uncle Li, Ji Wenyan and Bai Mengze got out of the car. They found the shared bikes, scanned the codes to unlock them, and followed the navigation toward the cemetery.
Along the way, they bought three straw hats.
Ji Wenyan and Bai Mengze each wore one, and the third covered the bouquet of lily of the valley in the basket. They pedaled leisurely, enjoying the scenery as if on an outing and exercise.
But Ji Wenyan was not used to any physical activity. After just a short ride, he was drenched in sweat, panting heavily.
He felt the sweat slide down his cheeks, stubbornly lingering on his chin before falling onto the road, leaving tiny stains that soon disappeared.
In contrast, Bai Mengze wasn’t even breathing hard, and not a single drop of sweat fell. She looked fresh and composed, making Ji Wenyan deeply envious.
Fortunately, they finally arrived at the cemetery. No more cycling!
However, many shared bikes were parked in front of the cemetery gate, and a crowd was gathered, chattering noisily.
Ji Wenyan parked his bike and curiously approached the crowd, wanting to hear what they were saying.
“I don’t know which bastard’s ancestors are smoking, but they’re so wicked! They put nails on the road. My car got a flat. If it weren’t for the shared bikes, I might not have made it today!”
“That’s nothing. My tire was punctured, and after I got it fixed at the shop, I drove less than a few hundred meters and got another flat.”
“Who has no public conscience? Putting nails on the road is really despicable!”
“Curse them to have a son without an anus!”
Listening, Ji Wenyan realized they were all in the same boat.
But who was the one throwing nails?
So many people had fallen victim. On the other hand, it was impressive how many nails had been laid—it must have taken a lot of time.
“Ji Wenyan, we should go.”
“Yeah. It’s not just us. Other people’s cars were also punctured… I wonder who put the nails.”
Hearing Bai Mengze’s voice, Ji Wenyan stopped watching and followed her forward.
As for the nail-thrower, Bai Mengze thought they had nothing better to do. Putting nails on the road to the cemetery—weren’t they afraid of retribution?
Fortunately, they had arrived safely without any other mishaps.
Thinking this, Bai Mengze glanced at Ji Wenyan beside her, hoping there would be no more surprises today.
A few days ago, she had learned the truth about Ji Wenyan’s car accident.
Someone wanted to kill him.
That was why Ji Wenlin and Gong Yingying had been so anxious when they heard about the accident—they feared the killer would strike again.
Under such danger, Ji Wenyan shouldn’t have gone out.
But they couldn’t keep him locked up; they could only stay vigilant.
“It’s right here.”
When they reached the destination, Bai Mengze looked at the two tombstones standing close together, and her mood turned somber.
She didn’t cry out loud. Instead, she silently crouched in front of the graves, placed the flowers down, and stared off into space.
She remembered the days before her parents died—the best time of her life.
Ji Wenyan stood quietly beside her, not disturbing her.
When it came to paying respects to the deceased, he was just a companion now. It was better to say less and simply watch over her.
The reason he had come was because he worried Bai Mengze would be too upset and something bad might happen.
He had to keep an eye on her and make sure she was safe.
“Mom, Dad, I’m here again! It’s not because I’m being bullied and need to cry to you. Your daughter isn’t that weak. It’s just that today is Mom’s birthday! I brought her favorite lily of the valley—they’re very pretty!”
“Though the murderer who killed you hasn’t been punished, I’ll never let him off easy!”
“Forget that annoying person. In less than a month, the National Math Competition is starting! I’ll get good results! But I’m not going to medical school. I’m going to film school. I hope you don’t nag me! Being a star seems interesting.”
“This time, I brought a friend. His name is Ji Wenyan. He’s been helping me out of trouble lately. He’s a really good person!”
After the melancholy passed, Bai Mengze slapped her cheeks, then spoke as if counting treasures, recounting her recent life.
She spoke in fragments, without stopping.
She told her parents everything that had happened, longing for a response, but knowing it was just wishful thinking.
Her parents were gone. Saying these things only comforted herself.
“Ji Wenyan, come say something to my parents too.”
“Alright. Uncle and Aunt, I will take good care of Bai Mengze from now on. I won’t let anyone bully her! I’ll make sure she’s happy and healthy—don’t worry…”
[System: Warning! Warning! Warning! Someone has aimed a gun at the host and is ready to pull the trigger!]
But before Ji Wenyan could finish his words, the system’s alert sounded.
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