Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1042: Chapter 1022: Came and Went

Luo Qianqian also wrapped up a matter at hand, and the work at Tu Aige could finally continue.

But then she found out Tang Tianyi was leaving tomorrow, and was instantly displeased.

”So why did you even come back? What on earth have you been so busy with?” The implication being: you’re such a heartless scoundrel, devouring everything without any responsibility!!!

Seeing Luo Qianqian’s aggrieved expression, Tang Tianyi shook his head with a bitter smile. He couldn’t possibly explain that the situation she encountered was quite difficult to resolve and happened to be within his expertise, which was why he returned. Otherwise, he probably wouldn’t have been able to make it back...

Yet, seeing Luo Qianqian’s resentful eyes, he just couldn’t bring himself to voice it.

He could only silently sigh in his heart.

”There’s a bit of trouble at school, I need to rush back. I missed you and came to see you.” Tang Tianyi finally explained, his voice somewhat hoarse and low, as if plagued by something.

Hearing the first part, Luo Qianqian slightly frowned, but blushed when she heard the second part.

All girls like sweet talk, and even Luo Qianqian was no exception: ”You’re just full of smooth talk... Is it really that troublesome at school?”

After blushing for a moment, Luo Qianqian wrinkled her entire face back up.

What kind of problem could stump Tang Tianyi?

Everyone knows Tang Tianyi’s nickname isn’t ”Scholar” but ”Scholar God”...

If even Tang Tianyi finds it difficult or tricky to solve, Luo Qianqian instinctively felt it wouldn’t be anything related to academic studies.

Tang Tianyi wasn’t speaking sweetly for flattery; it was his genuine feeling. Just being away for a few dozen days felt like years.

Shaking his head: ”My attendance rate is too low, I have to attend more classes to show my face.” Tang Tianyi said this with a wry smile, which made Luo Qianqian nod in understanding.

It made sense, after all.

Attendance was more believable to Luo Qianqian than some challenging school content that could stump an average person.

”By the way, there’s a kid at home; I didn’t let him sleep in your room.” She said, silently leading Tang Tianyi towards their home.

Tang Tianyi smiled: ”You’re always so kind.”

Without Luo Qianqian’s words, he could guess where the child had come from.

Still unclear about where Luo Qianqian had been, otherwise, he might freak out.

”Xiao Yu is also at home, I transferred her to Third Middle School, she’s my desk mate, I assign and explain homework to her...”

Listening to Luo Qianqian recounting recent events like treasures, Tang Tianyi maintained a faint smile, nodding from time to time.

”Yeah, I opened a stone, and it was purple.”

Upon saying that, Tang Tianyi stopped in his tracks: ”Did you say... Purple Spirit?”

Luo Qianqian nodded: ”Now my senior brother should be dealing with it.”

”Give me two pieces; I’ll bring them for... uh, someone—two people.” Tang Tianyi said, hesitatingly glancing at Luo Qianqian.

Luo Qianqian wasn’t surprised at all: ”Already gave out the Green Spirit?”

A look that clearly already knew who the recipient was.

”Uh... yeah.” Tang Tianyi rarely showed an embarrassed look.

”Let’s go fetch them now, don’t you want them?” Luo Qianqian showed no sign of pettiness.

Based on all the indications, Luo Qianqian was sure who Tang Tianyi was in contact with.

Without a doubt, it was her brother and father who refused to say anything.

Although previously it was a guess, now she was a hundred percent sure.

”I don’t need it yet; it doesn’t benefit me much.” Tang Tianyi sheepishly touched his nose. As expected, Luo Qianqian wasn’t oblivious to his intentions.

”After all, you know I’ve got a magic artifact.” Tang Tianyi shrugged, and the two of them went to the Nine Heavens Pavilion.

Seeing Tang Tianyi, Fang Youyuan looked speechless: ”Junior Sister, you didn’t come just to grab the Purple Spirits I just carved, right?”

Luo Qianqian brought him here, clearly not for the Spiritual Jade Spirits outside.

”Senior Brother always knows me so well... heh heh...” Luo Qianqian laughed sheepishly: ”I need it for my brother, he’s just dropping it to him for me, I haven’t seen him often, and I miss him a lot...”

”Get lost, don’t make excuses, luckily, I’ve already prepared a few pieces. This time, the craftsman fee is one Purple Spirit.” Fang Youyuan wasn’t too concerned; he pointed to the glass cabinet and handed Luo Qianqian some keys.

”Why the formalities between us, Senior Brother? Even if you didn’t help, it’d be proper for me to honor you.” Luo Qianqian grinned.

”So, pampering you wasn’t a waste then.” Fang Youyuan snorted, continuing with what he was doing: ”You should have other spirits over there, right?”

...Luo Qianqian was briefly speechless, then nodded: ”There should be.”

”That’s good... proves my theory... by the way, don’t carve these things for others, don’t show off your wealth.” Fang Youyuan didn’t even look up, his words flying fast.

Luo Qianqian blinked: ”I understand.”

Taking two pieces of Purple Spirit, Luo Qianqian silently wrote a note for Tang Tianyi to deliver to Luo Shufan.

So the next day, at the airport, after watching the plane take off, Luo Qianqian leaned against He Wenyu: ”I haven’t seen my brother in so long, huh?”

”Yes, indeed.” He Wenyu also sighed; if not for Luo Shufan’s disappearance, Luo Qianqian wouldn’t have skipped high school directly to college.

Unwittingly, so much had happened...

When Tang Tianyi handed over the items to Luo Shufan, Luo Shufan instinctively opened the note from Luo Qianqian first.

On it was just one sentence:

Brother, hang in there, take care of Dad—Mom and little brother are with me. I miss you—I miss you a lot.

Gently putting the note away into his shirt pocket, he glanced at Tang Tianyi: ”How did you get back? Thought you had things to be busy with?”

”Qianqian sent me off at the plane.” Tang Tianyi was helpless, having to transfer flights just to return.

”Did you take advantage of my sister?” Luo Shufan leaned in, smelling Tang Tianyi: ”Why do you use mint-scented body wash? How obsessed are you with mint?”

Tang Tianyi was at a loss.

Smelling anything else would be taking advantage, but smelling body wash makes him obsessed?

”Alright, give me the stuff.” Looking at the four boxes in his hand, Tang Tianyi sighed: ”You say I’m always busy, but I can’t even figure out what you all are up to.”

”Okay, I booked an evening flight, I’ll take a nap first.” Tang Tianyi yawned, unable to sleep on the plane, having spent the previous night chatting with Luo Qianqian, knowing they won’t see each other for a long time, making them cherish the time.

”Go ahead.” Luo Shufan saw his dark circles and knew where the problem lay, shrugged, and went back to his computer desk, putting on the Bluetooth headset, focused on work.

Tang Tianyi wordlessly opened two of the boxes and hung the items on Luo Shufan’s neck: ”This is your sister’s unique asset, delivered just for you, cherish it, okay?”

As soon as contact with the skin was made, he felt instantly invigorated.

Staring down in astonishment at his neck, he remained speechless for a long while...