can't go wild

Forced by the elf's "pretentious power", Aino finally went to rest.

In the past few days, he didn't rest well at all, and only slept briefly for three or four hours on Wuque Mountain. After that, a series of changes made him exhausted, and the string in his mind was always tense. until--

He sat on the bed and found that the wound on his calf from the fight with Qiu Yin was oozing blood and needed to be bandaged again, and the string broke suddenly.

If Xing Zhou was here, Aino would not need to worry about such a trivial matter, but he is not here now.

Ainoyu was instantly discouraged and lost strength, fell back on the bed, and stared blankly at the lights on the ceiling.If the matter of Zong Mian just made him feel a little stressed, then Xing Zhou just threw Xiangye's heart into the cold mist.

What is he trying to do?

Why is it missing?

when will he be back

After he comes back, will they be able to go back to the past...

The fog was poisonous, eating away at Aino's heart, making him restless.But he was indeed too tired, his mind was full of snowflakes like an old TV, turned over and buried himself in the quilt, and finally fell into a deep sleep.

This sleep is more than ten hours.

During this period, Aino woke up twice in a daze, but he felt like a heavy stone was weighing on his body, which made him unable to get up.His back was already drenched in sweat, and he was groggy. When he finally woke up, he touched his forehead and realized that he had a fever.

There was no hot water in the room, so Aino managed to find a bottle of mineral water to drink, but accidentally choked on it, and coughed for a long time while holding the cabinet.

Aino's immune system was not very good since he was a child, and his tonsils often became inflamed, leading to fever and coughing.Not a big deal, but troublesome.

After entering the crime arrest office, he trained with Xing Zhou, and his body became healthier than before, but as soon as Xing Zhou left, he seemed to be beaten back to his original shape.

This feeling is extremely bad.

Aino was holding the mineral water bottle, momentarily angry, and shook it vigorously twice.Even more tired after shaking.

At this time, Jian Hanqi was resting next door, and Cassia was offline, so Aino didn't bother anyone, changed his clothes and went out to buy medicine.Fortunately, Jincheng is a big city, and there is a 24-hour pharmacy near the hotel.He simply bought some antipyretics and took them, then crossed a street to find a convenience store, bought a pack of cigarettes, and leaned against the lamppost to enjoy a moment of rebellious time.

Xing Zhou is not here, and no one cares whether he smokes or not.

Until the early morning light, Aino watched the first bus appear in front of him, put out the last cigarette butt, followed the sparse crowd of early-rising part-time workers, packed two copies and went back early.

Jian Hanqi got up early, and originally wanted to go to the next door to call Xiangye, but when he got to the door, he remembered that this person was in a relationship with his captain, and both of them were men.He was also a man, so it was inappropriate to just go in like this, so he struggled at the door.

Jian Hanqi was a little surprised to see that Aino had packed for him and came back early.Because in his impression, Aino is still young, and a young age should have the privilege of being young, and he should be the one to be taken care of.

Aino didn't say much.Although he still had a fever, he went outside for a walk, and his face flushed a little, so he looked normal.

At nearly eight o'clock in the morning, he finally got in touch with Zong Mian.

They were using video chat, and Aino could see clearly that the background of Zong Mian was the Jingzhou B&B's room.He also just got up, wearing a black nightgown, his long hair was tied casually with a dark green ribbon, hanging on his shoulders.While greeting Aino, he was making tea for himself.

Those hands are beautiful, and the movement of making tea can be called smooth and smooth.He also doesn't put a bunch of utensils like those who are particular about it, just a simple brewing, which reveals a sense of elegance.

"My grandpa loves to drink tea. I lived with him since I was a child, and I got used to it after drinking it." Zong Mian explained casually. The mist from the tea blurred the camera, but he could still see Xiangye clearly, and then said : "Are you sick? You don't look well."

Aino's physical condition could be hidden from Jian Hanqi, but not from Zong Mian, who was a doctor.He also admitted generously, "I just have a little fever."

Zong Mian: "Have you taken your medicine?"

Aino: "Eat."

"I'm sorry." Zong Mian smiled helplessly, "I didn't expect me to take Xing Zhou's place. But it's only temporary. When Pang Kai's case comes to light and Xing Zhou returns, everything will go back to normal." to the original position."

Aino looked calm, "Why did you say sorry to me?"

Zong Mian: "I thought you had a good relationship with Xing Zhou."

Aino: "But you are teammates who have lived and died together for several years."

Zong Mian smiled, "The depth of a relationship is not judged by the length of time."

After saying this meaningful sentence, he rubbed the space between his brows again, and lay down on the rocking chair very naturally.Such a state made Aino easily think of himself, but Zong Mian was obviously a lazier person than him, with a melancholy demeanor that couldn't go away, very artistic.

If he wasn't an insider, he should be mourning the extra work at this moment.

And compared to Aino, Zong Mian is the real pampered noble son.Even if he doesn't do anything, relying on those inheritances alone, he can live a better life than most people in this world.

"What do you think about Pang Kai?" Aino asked.

"What you really want to ask is Xing Zhou, right?" Zong Mian hit a straight ball, "When Xing Zhou disappeared, he lost the opportunity to defend himself. What I think of him is not important, what matters is the people above. How do you look at it. Besides, was Xing Zhou really kidnapped by people from Luye?"

Aino: "What do you mean?"

Zong Mian: "You should understand what I mean, Xiangye. Even if Luye's people have a teleportation talisman in their hands, it would be very difficult to take away the captain of the crime arrest department quietly under the noses of others. Xing Zhou's strength is very strong. Strong, his vigilance is beyond ordinary people."

Aino: "So?"

Zong Mian: "If Xing Zhou left on his own initiative, have you ever thought about what he is going to do? Once the foundation of trust collapses, the past stories will take on a completely different look. For example, when Xing Zhou really Did you just stay outside Pangkai's residence for a while and then leave?"

After finishing speaking, the cup was put back on the tea table with a "snap" sound, which also made Aino's fingers hidden under the camera subconsciously move.

It is undeniable that he thought along Zong Mian's words, but frowned and asked, "What are you doubting?"

Zong Mian closed his eyes, "Doubt is a very exhausting thing, I'm just reminding you, as for what you want to think, that's up to you."

Aino: "Since you said just now that I have a good relationship with Xing Zhou, you shouldn't say such things to me. It will only make me doubt you."

Zong Mian shrugged, "It's normal for you to doubt me. If you can pull me down from this thankless, troublesome and strenuous position, I would rather thank you."

He said it easily, which was inversely proportional to Aino's mood.Until he hung up the video call, his face finally sank, and the premonition in his heart was not good.

Aino wanted to use this conversation to test Zong Mian, but Zong Mian didn't seem to worry about whether Aino would doubt him at all, but revealed another problem that Aino didn't want to think about.

Back then in Laohuai Lane, did Xing Zhou see Pang Kai?

If before coming to Jincheng, Xiangye would choose to believe in Xing Zhou without hesitation, because he has a kind of trust in Xing Zhou beyond reason.But now, Aino began to waver.

Xing Zhou must be hiding a secret.

What he said to Aino, "I may not be as good as you think", his series of reactions in Wuqueshan, his parting words, and his sudden disappearance seem to be evidence.

If he really saw Pang Kai, or even saw something happen to Pang Kai, why didn't he say it?

That night in the cabin, Aino overheard him talking on the phone, who was on the other end of the phone?

Aino began to regret that he shouldn't have chosen not to hear anything out of fear.Why is he afraid?Afraid of seeing a completely different Xing Zhou because of this, afraid that the beautiful love will be broken, afraid that Xing Zhou will leave him?

When did he become so timid?

"Cough, cough..." Aino suddenly started coughing again, with an itchy throat, and the heat on his forehead that had just receded began to repeat again.

Suddenly, he thought of Xiangqi again.

In his distant memory, which he almost forgot, he had a cold war with Xiangqi.I think he was young and energetic back then, and he didn't like Xiangqi's way of life in an unfinished building, and he was forced to breathe by that oppressive unfinished building.

Xiangqi was in a bad mood during those few days, often sitting alone by the window, or disappearing for a long time.Thinking about it now, Aino thought that he might have gone to the basement to see Chu Lian.

In the end, he only said one sentence to Aino: "Then I hope you don't become such a cowardly person like me."

Many years later, Xiangye still disagrees with Xiangqi's way of trapping himself in the unfinished building, but in the end he found that cowardice and fear may be human nature.

Taking a deep breath, Aino barely stopped coughing.

Jue Ming also sent an inquiry, "How is your talk with Zong Mian? Do you want to check the Zong family's files?"

"Investigate." There was a little chill in Aino's eyes, "No matter who it is or what it is, I will investigate it thoroughly."

On the other side, Zong Mian received another call after hanging up the video call.It's just that the mobile phone used to answer the call this time is not the one equipped by the crime detection department, but a second mobile phone that no one knows.

The caller was Qiu Yin, and he spoke in a questioning tone: "Where is Xing Zhou?"

Zong Mian smiled, "Isn't it for me to ask you this? I agree to cooperate with your actions, but that doesn't mean that you can take action against people at the crime arrest department without notifying me."

Qiu Yin: "We didn't do it."

Zong Mian: "Do you think I will believe it?"

Qiu Yin: "It's up to you to believe it or not. Sir, let me tell you that no matter what happens to Xing Zhou, everything will go according to plan."

"I'm curious." Zong Mian turned his head and looked out the window, "Did your husband do all this just to destroy Xiangye?"

Qiu Yin: "This is not what you should ask. If you still want to know the truth about the extermination of the Zong family, just cooperate obediently. When this matter is over, you will naturally get what you want."

The conversation ended so unpleasantly.

Zong Mian hung up the phone, and soon received a new message.It was a text message from an unknown number, with only three short words:

I am leaving.

Zong Mian stared at the mobile phone for a long time, and finally turned his head to look out the window, his eyes were far away, as if he was looking at the mountains and rivers thousands of miles away, and he was also looking at a friend who had gone away.

bye.

Hope to see you again.