"Alright," Chu Jin nodded gently, "Madam Ji, I understand."
In Chu Jin’s heart, Madam Ji was all-powerful, and since she had said so, it was not her place to argue.
Madam Ji had spent so much effort on her; she surely wouldn’t harm her.
Zheng Chuyi continued, "Starting from tomorrow, you will go to school. In the following time, focus on preparing for the college entrance exam, and there’s no need to go to that crossroad anymore."
Today’s visit to that crossroad was merely a test of the waters.
The real drama was just beginning.
Chu Jin smiled faintly and nodded, "I understand, Madam Ji."
She was also looking forward to going to school.
**
Jiang Mubai had been extremely busy these past few days.
Every day, he was busy with missions, shuttling between the Superpower World and the Ancient Martial Arts World.
It had been a long time since he had seen Zheng Chuyi, and he wondered how she was doing?
Was she accustomed to living there?
Did she eat on time every day?
Had she lost weight?
Thinking of this, Jiang Mubai quickened his pace, rushing to the place he had been constantly thinking about.
The moon was high upon the treetops, stars dotted the sky, and the night was exceptionally tranquil.
Occasionally a few insect chirps could be heard, but at that moment, there came a ’plop’ from not far away, followed by the sound of splashing water and faint cries for help.
Although it was somewhat unclear, it was definitely there.
It was obvious someone had fallen into the water.
Jiang Mubai’s ears twitched, and his footsteps slowed down a bit.
This place was at the border between the Superpower World and the Ancient Martial Arts World. Separating the two worlds was a vast and boundless river that served as the Jade Belt River, keeping the worlds apart.
The Jade Belt River was deep and wide with rapid currents. Someone who couldn’t swim, falling in, had no chance of surviving.
As the cries for help grew fainter, Jiang Mubai had no time to think further; in the blink of an eye, his body turned into a blur as he leaped forward.
"Plop!"
Jiang Mubai dived straight into the Jade Belt River, his agile figure turning into a river fish, swimming through the turbulent waters.
The person who had fallen in had completely lost their strength; after flailing wildly for a few moments, their body went limp like mud, slowly sinking towards the riverbed.
When Jiang Mubai pulled the person ashore, she had already passed out.
She was a very young girl, about seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing a red dress, her eyes tightly closed, her face deathly pale.
Jiang Mubai felt a deep affection for the color red, and without hesitation, he began to administer first aid to the girl.
His hands were stacked, pressing down with a force that was both steady and accurate.
"Cough, cough—" The drenched girl in red coughed up the water in her belly and slowly opened her eyes.
Those were a pair of very lively cat-like eyes, bright and beautiful.
She gazed dazedly at Jiang Mubai, a silly smile forming on her face, "Big brother, you saved me... "
Jiang Mubai was kneeling on one knee, water droplets dripping from his high nasal bridge and hair tips.
Seeing her awake, Jiang Mubai immediately moved his hands away, "Since you’re alright, I’ll be going now."
"Wait," the girl quickly grabbed Jiang Mubai’s hand, her voice soft and weak, "Big brother, I don’t have any strength. Can you hold me up?"
The girl stared blankly at Jiang Mubai’s exquisite face, her heart pounding wildly, her breathing somewhat hurried.
This was the first time she had seen such a handsome big brother, especially those fox-like eyes that could charm all beings; the more she looked, the more enchanting they appeared.
Jiang Mubai wasn’t a bad person by nature. Seeing that she was a pitiful young girl, he didn’t refuse her. He promptly picked her up by the waist, "Where do you live? I’ll take you home."
The girl immediately wrapped her arms around Jiang Mubai’s neck, her cat eyes blinking, "Big brother, you’ve saved me. I want to repay you with my body. From now on, I’m yours. Wherever you go, I’ll follow."
At these words, Jiang Mubai’s expression turned grim; he loosened his grip, intending to put the girl down, but she didn’t give him the chance. Clinging to his neck, she turned into a sticky octopus.
"Let go of me!" Jiang Mubai’s voice was somewhat cold.
The girl stubbornly shook her head, "I won’t! I want to follow you! For my entire life, I’ll follow you! You’re my savior, and I have to repay you!"
Jiang Mubai’s eyes started to show a trace of anger, "I don’t need your gratitude, let go of me right now!"
Clutching Jiang Mubai tightly, the girl’s voice was sweet and tender, "Big brother, my name is Shangguan Xiaoxiao. What’s your name?"
Jiang Mubai’s voice was deep, cool, "Are you going to let go of me or not?"
Shangguan Xiaoxiao’s eyes quickly rolled around, "Tell me your name, and I will let you go."
"Jiang Mubai!"
But Shangguan Xiaoxiao clutched Jiang Mubai even tighter, "Brother Jiang, your name is really nice to hear."