Chapter 145: The Melancholy Maid and a Trip to Remember

“Liu Ying, calm down. What medicine do you need?”

When Liu Ying suddenly cried out for medicine, the police officers restraining her over-agitated movements to prevent self-harm were utterly bewildered. They had no idea what kind of medicine she was looking for.

Could the victim have a physiological or psychological condition that required medication to maintain stability in moments of extreme emotion?

“No, you don’t have it. I need the medicine that man gave me. *Snap!* See, just like that, instant happiness.”

Lin Qing and Su Yao did not turn back at Liu Ying’s delirious words, fearing further unnecessary trouble. However, Liu Hong, harboring a sliver of old affection, cast one last glance back at Liu Ying.

He saw Liu Ying’s face contort into a strange smile. Swiftly, she raised a hand, revealing a square red mark precisely in the middle of her wrist.

She babbled incoherently, her words jumbled and impossible to understand.

Liu Hong sighed helplessly, then averted his gaze. He followed Lin Qing and the others, leaving the rooftop and heading back to their classroom.

Before descending from the rooftop, Liu Hong had spoken to the police, arranging to give his statement at the station after the school festival concluded. Aside from not wanting to cut short the festival fun, Liu Hong felt he couldn’t possibly go to the police station dressed in a maid outfit.

If others saw him, they would surely gossip. ‘How did a muscle battle maid end up at the police station?’ they might wonder.

Upon hearing the term “muscle battle maid,” Liu Hong had evolved from initial fury to speechless resignation. By now, he had accepted it with remarkable calm.

“Liu Hong, I was too busy just now and forgot to ask… Are you alright?”

On the way back, Lin Qing raised a hand to remove his blindfold. After returning it to Su Yao, he immediately turned to glance at Liu Hong.

Just yesterday, Lin Qing had been listening to Liu Hong’s incessant murmuring, the name Xiao Yu constantly on his lips.

However, the cruel reality now lay before them, without a shred of cushioning.

Lin Qing could already imagine Liu Hong’s heart shattered into a thousand pieces.

Yet, Lin Qing had no experience comforting others. He was unsure how to console Liu Hong in this moment.

“Not good! But I’m used to it by now. After all, it’s always me who gets hurt. I must be strong.”

Upon hearing Lin Qing’s inquiry, Liu Hong’s face froze. A wave of sorrow immediately washed over him, his eyes turning despondent. He couldn’t help but sigh, seamlessly slipping into a state of disarray.

Although Liu Ying’s final, deranged appearance had extinguished Liu Hong’s affection for her, how could a crush spanning such a long time be forgotten so easily?

The word ‘love’ was truly the most hurtful.

Liu Hong felt it would take a considerable amount of time to return to normal.

Fortunately, it wouldn’t affect his daily life. He just felt a little miserable and wanted to cry.

It wasn’t a major issue.

“Wow, a melancholic muscle battle maid! Just like in the anime!”

“Is this cosplay? It’s so accurate!”

“My Lady Maid, please whip me!”

“Wuwuwu, me too! Where’s your whip?!”

Just as Liu Hong was about to deliver more heartbroken declarations, the surrounding voices made him grit his teeth in irritation. He wished he could beat these people, whose minds were clearly filled with nothing but muscle battle maids!

His fists hardened.

“It’s good that you’re alright. If you have time later, let’s go traveling!”

Liu Hong was contemplating whether to kick these people in their পেছনে when he suddenly heard Lin Qing’s words. He instantly forgot about the annoying crowd and turned to Lin Qing, his face filled with astonishment.

He could barely believe his ears.

He thought he must have misheard.

Lin Qing actually wanted to go traveling with him!

Could this be it – love lost, but friendship enduring?

“Lin Qing, do you really want to go traveling with me?!”

“Yes, didn’t you say before that the best way to get over a breakup is to travel? However, let’s not go too far; I don’t have much money.”

Lin Qing looked at Liu Hong’s incredulous expression and nodded seriously, indicating that he wasn’t joking.

Regardless of how bad Liu Hong might seem in the eyes of others, he had always been wholeheartedly good to Lin Qing. Lin Qing was not someone who accepted kindness indifferently.

Therefore, he wished to repay Liu Hong and his friends.

Seizing the opportunity of Liu Hong’s latest heartbreak, Lin Qing decided to go traveling with them.

He had never traveled before in his life, so this was a perfect chance to make up for it.

Moreover, the thought of traveling with his peers filled Lin Qing with a certain anticipation.

“Wuwuwu, Lin Qing, you’re so good to me!”

However, upon seeing Lin Qing nod earnestly, Liu Hong’s face was filled with profound emotion. Unable to control his excitement, he immediately enveloped Lin Qing in a bear hug.

Liu Hong was incredibly thrilled at this moment, rendering him speechless.

It was like an old farmer painstakingly tending to his crops, and after a period of waiting, seeing them bear ripe fruit. A sense of unparalleled satisfaction welled up within him.

It was the joy of a bountiful harvest!

“Wow, the muscle battle maid bravely expresses love!”

“Go for it! We support you! Don’t be insecure because of your muscles!”

“Why doesn’t the muscle maid like me?”

Yet, beyond the excitement, Liu Hong now felt an urgent need to drive away these annoying ‘bugs.’

‘Muscle battle this, muscle battle that, isn’t it tiresome?!’

As Liu Hong released Lin Qing and turned to kick the পেছনে of those guys, Su Yao tilted her head, looked at Lin Qing, and immediately spoke, recalling their conversation.

“Traveling? Count me in. Food and lodging free.”

“Deal.”

Lin Qing didn’t even hesitate at Su Yao’s smiling offer to join. He immediately agreed to include their biggest sponsor, significantly enhancing the comfort of the trip.

Even if he refused, Su Yao wouldn’t have given up.

So, Lin Qing saw no reason to make things difficult for himself; a swift and decisive agreement was the best approach.

Plus, he wouldn’t have to part ways with Su Yao, and they could even have fun together.

Lin Qing was quite looking forward to it.

‘This time on our trip, Su Yao surely won’t continue killing people, right?’

‘Finally, I can relax.’

Seeing Lin Qing’s lack of hesitation, Su Yao also felt immensely pleased. This uplifted her spirits, her brows relaxing, and a captivating smile gracing her lips.

Then, still holding Lin Qing’s hand, she walked to the door of Class Six. With a touch of reluctance, she finally released his hand and pushed the door open.

The annual school festival wasn’t over yet; they still had more fun to enjoy together.

“Su Yao, Lin Qing, you’re finally back! Come over here, we’re about to take commemorative photos!”

As Su Yao pushed the door open, she heard the class monitor’s call and smiled, nodding.

The classroom door behind them was still ajar. Liu Hong, who had returned after kicking some পেছনে, heard about the photos and quickly took Lin Qing’s arm, pulling him forward to secure the best spot.

Once the class monitor had fixed the camera, they quickly joined the group for the photo.

*Click*.

Time stood still, and memories were preserved forever.

Even after this extraordinary school festival ended, looking at the commemorative photos would surely bring back the joy and fun of this moment.

After the group photo, it was time for individual shots.

Su Yao, having the most successful male disguise, was swarmed by a group of girls eager to take photos with her, becoming the most sought-after person in the class.

Meanwhile, as a group of boys approached Lin Qing, Liu Hong directly stepped in front of him, determined not to let Lin Qing take photos with anyone else!

An individual photo with Lin Qing could only be with him, Liu Hong!

However, events unfolded differently than Liu Hong had anticipated.

Because the boys’ target wasn’t Lin Qing, but Liu Hong, dressed in his maid outfit.

At this moment, no one cared about Liu Hong’s usual identity. They enthusiastically pulled him, vying for a chance to take a photo with him.

Thus, inexplicably becoming the second most popular person, Liu Hong was utterly bewildered.

Only his two subordinates, Zhou Lin and Wang Jian, leaned against the wall, laughing so hard they couldn’t straighten their backs.

They never thought they’d see the day Liu Hong was so popular.

It wasn’t easy!

All thanks to the ‘muscle battle maid’ meme.

“Lin Qing, come over here.”

As Lin Qing watched the dejected Liu Hong, Su Yao’s voice suddenly echoed from nearby.

Then, seeing Lin Qing look over, the class monitor standing by immediately raised the camera, ready to help take a photo.

Lin Qing paused slightly, then didn’t refuse, walking towards Su Yao.

They held hands and smiled gently at the camera.

The moment was perfectly captured.

****

After the school festival swiftly concluded, Lin Qing, now back home, finished all his chores and lay on his bed, preparing to rest.

As the night crept in through the window, he looked at the photos he had developed earlier. A smile involuntarily curled at the corners of his lips.

It was a solo photo of him and Su Yao.

Looking at the picture, Lin Qing placed it beside his pillow, hoping not to have nightmares tonight.

‘Sweet dreams, come quickly!’

……

“This experiment subject isn’t very good! She broke down so easily, what a waste of precious medicine!”

“Shut up. The selection of experiment subjects is handled by those above us; it has nothing to do with us.”

Liu Ying, who had been sent to Comet Hospital by the police for examination, was now lifeless.

She sat draped in a bedsheet by the window, her eyes wide and staring. With one end tied to the window handle, the scene had become an apparent suicide by hanging.

However, the two men standing nearby looked at the deceased Liu Ying and spoke with casual ease, clearly not bothered by the killing.

‘Who told Liu Ying to be so unlucky?’

‘If the medicine had worked, we might have spared her life… Unfortunately, it had no effect, and she even caught the attention of the police. Now, she could only die.’

“I was just complaining; I didn’t say anything else! But isn’t something wrong here in Lotus City?”

“What’s wrong?”

“Don’t you know? The Slayer of Corpses died in Lotus City… Those high-ranking superiors, they just died inexplicably. Afterward, the organization accumulated a lot of things that needed to be dealt with, and we don’t even know how to handle them.”

“Shhh, say no more. Let’s go!”

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