Chapter 263 - 107 [Staying Up Late for Safety?] (6600 words)_3
In the end, even the second and third disciples said he was going mad—even the police report concluded it was an accidental fire.
The dojo was in chaos, yet the second and third disciples still wanted Chu Keqing to preside over the fairness.
Originally, Chu Keqing was reluctant to get involved in the power struggles of Huang Mingyi’s disciples. However, considering the loyalty of the eldest disciple to Huang Mingyi, she spoke a few words for him, which led to trouble.
The second and third disciples even turned their accusations toward Chu Keqing, saying that she was not one of the dojo members, even though she was technically an equal to their master in terms of rank, she was not from the dojo.
Chu Keqing, being kind-hearted, did not bother to argue with them. She intended to return to the hotel to rest and wait for the funeral, complete the last ritual of burying Huang Mingyi, and then leave.
Chu Keqing was not angered—having made her way in Jinling Prefecture, where she was known as "Elder Zi," she had encountered many situations. This kind of power struggle was nothing but child’s play to her.
She merely did not want to get involved in the dirty affairs of Huang Mingyi’s disciples—in her view, after Huang Mingyi’s death, neither the second nor the third disciple was capable enough; the decline of the dojo was inevitable, and all their struggling was ultimately in vain.
The eldest disciple also declared on the spot that he had no interest in inheriting the dojo. He said after their master’s funeral, he would leave the dojo and even threw out the account books he managed, saying, "They are yours now. Whoever wants to take over can do so."
Chu Keqing admired this eldest disciple. She had even hinted that if he wished, he could come to Jinling Prefecture and join the Cloud Sect.
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As far as Chu Keqing was concerned, her business in Port City was nearly done. The lost heirloom of the Cloud Sect’s founder had been recovered, and the person responsible for Huang Mingyi’s death had been brought to justice—the only thing left was the final task of attending the funeral for her third senior brother.
So when Chu Keqing returned to the hotel, she was feeling quite relaxed.
She even thought she might visit this senior, Chen Yan, after returning to the hotel.
After all, their experience in Port City, especially their joint battle in the small building, had invisibly brought them closer.
It was a good opportunity to build a rapport with this highly skilled senior.
Chu Keqing even considered inviting him for a drink that night if conditions allowed, and perhaps take a stroll through some of the famous old streets of Port City.
At thirty-three, Chu Keqing was a seasoned fan of Hong Kong films.
Bolan Street, Lan Gui Fang, Causeway Bay, Temple Street...
Walking side by side with such a powerful senior across these places would be quite the experience, wouldn’t it?
To that end, she had even changed into a new outfit before coming back! She also had Xiaocai, her assistant, book a nice restaurant for a late-night snack!
Thinking about the previous night when Chen Yan displayed his divine might in the small building against their ghostly opponent, Chu Keqing actually felt a faint sense of anticipation for this night.
It was almost like a long-lost flutter, a youthful crush she hadn’t felt in years.
Well... this senior might be a bit lustful. But what man isn’t to some degree?
Though his gaze wasn’t always proper when he looked at her... Chu Keqing was used to it. Over the years, what man she interacted with didn’t steal a few glances?
Moreover, he was powerful and had helped her.
Away from home, without the halo of "Elder Zi" and the identity of "Dean"...
Inside, a part of Chu Keqing, the part that had been suppressed for years, a girl yearning for romance, seemed ready to stir.
She even thought, if this senior Chen Yan could accompany her on a night tour of Port City...
Even if he made a slightly improper move, she might just tolerate it.
Just as she arrived at the hotel and was about to get out of the car, Chu Keqing’s phone vibrated twice.
Checking it, she saw a new message on WeChat.
Chen Yan (LSP): I have to leave for business. See you in Jinling Prefecture.
Chu Keqing: "....."
Her assistant, Xiaocai, noticed that Chu Keqing’s face was somewhat dark as she stepped out of the car!
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When Chu Keqing received the WeChat message, Chen Yan had already crossed the border into Shenzhen.
The little girl had been to Shenzhen. The two cities were practically next to each other, so there wasn’t any forbidden area.
As he crossed the border, Chen Yan remembered to send Chu Keqing a WeChat message to inform her.
After that, he got into a taxi.
The driver, a local, was used to picking up passengers at the border. Noticing that Chen Yan was likely from the north, he engaged in some small talk during the ride.
What the driver didn’t know was that, in another world, the Mirror World, a little girl was sitting in the backseat alongside Chen Yan.
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Chen Yan bought a small suitcase, some mirrors made of non-glass organic materials, and a bunch of glow sticks.
Once he got a hotel room, he started setting things up.
He took apart several mirrors, taping them inside the suitcase walls, covering all the inner surfaces!
The next morning, Chen Yan checked out of the hotel and headed to the high-speed railway station according to his schedule.
The interior of the small suitcase was lined with mirrors, eliminating the corners.