Chapter 202: Teacher, I want to take leave—my sister has come to see me

To verify this idea, Lin Meng went to City South High School.

Before that, she slipped into an empty alley and took the opportunity to pull a down jacket from her space and put it on.

The third space is currently usable only by her, so Lin Meng had left some seasonal change-of-clothes in there just in case, and it came in handy.

The temperature was estimated to be around zero degrees, and with Lin Meng's current cultivation, it was no problem at all.

But to avoid becoming the center of attention, Lin Meng intended to bundle herself up like everyone else.

At the gate of City South High School, Lin Meng said to the guard in the guardhouse:

"Uncle, I want to find Ye Xiu from Class 8, Senior Year 3. There's an emergency at home; could you pass along a message for me?"

The guard picked up the phone on the desk and soon told Lin Meng.

"Just wait, I've already contacted their homeroom teacher for you."

Lin Meng nodded, walked to the side and waited quietly, but she felt quite strange inside.

Aside from the resurgence of ghostly qi, this strange world is actually quite like modern times in other respects—even the landline phones look the same.

At the same time, the homeroom teacher of Class 8, Senior Year 3 hurried into the classroom and waved at Ye Xiu, who was looking at a college entrance exam guide.

"Ye Xiu, someone at the gate is looking for you, saying there's an emergency at home."

As soon as the teacher finished speaking, Ye Xiu sprang up from his chair and dashed out the door, his anxiety plainly visible on his face.

At that moment, the whole class erupted in commotion.

"Has something happened to Ye Xiu's family? Doesn't he only have himself and his sister left?"

"Who cares? His sister is a sickly weakling; even if she died, it wouldn't be surprising. The college entrance exam is coming up—who has time to worry about his family affairs?"

At that moment, several people in the back seats glanced at each other, a poisonous light flashing in their eyes.

"That damned Ye Xiu is still alive; they had clearly already done him in on that desolate street..."

Ye Xiu rushed to the school gate as fast as he could; his family now consisted only of his young sister—could it be that Zhizhi had met with misfortune?

Yesterday he had just brought his sister to settle in City South; the house was small, but it got sunlight.

They had shared the best meal they'd had in years, and they slept a truly sound sleep together.

He told his sister, "Zhizhi, once I get into college I'll apply to become a Night Watch; the Night Watch pays well, and our lives will surely keep getting better."

Ye Zhizhi clung to her brother's arm and said timidly:

"Zhizhi doesn't want a good life if it means Brother has to risk his life for it; Zhizhi only wants Brother to stay safe."

His sister's words still echoed in his ears, and as Ye Xiu ran, his eyes reddened.

But just then, Ye Xiu saw a familiar figure in the distance waving at him.

At that moment, the heart he had been holding in suspense instantly relaxed, and his heavy steps grew light.

It was Lin Meng, his sister, coming to the school to see him—not Zhizhi who had met with trouble.

"Ye Xiu, I knew you'd be here."

Lin Meng waved happily at Ye Xiu while thinking to herself, "It seems my guess was right; although Ye Xiu doesn't share the third space with me, this space is still somewhat connected to him."

From now on, whenever she enters through the transit door, she should end up near Ye Xiu.

Lin Meng currently has no intention of confessing her discovery to Ye Xiu.

Ye Xiu came running all the way, his face somewhat pale—clearly someone lacking sufficient nutrition.

"Sister, how did you come here?"

Lin Meng handed over a bottle of mineral water and said:

"I remember you said you're in your senior year at City South Middle School; I happened to be nearby on some business, so I stopped by to see you."

Ye Xiu felt a surge of emotion—no one had ever cared for him like this before.

Looking at his sister's smiling face, Ye Xiu, who had just held back his tears, felt them well up again in his eyes.

He quickly wiped his eyes with his sleeve and said, smiling:

"Sister, I'm going to see the homeroom teacher for a leave of absence right now; I'd like you to come to my place and sit awhile."

Lin Meng: "Is that convenient? Aren't you about to take the college entrance exam?"

Ye Xiu shook his head and said:

"It's no problem; the theoretical assessment is already over, and all that's left is the aptitude test and ability awakening—many classmates have already stopped coming to class."

Upon hearing that, Lin Meng nodded, saw Ye Xiu off, and then continued to look around the city.

Teacher's office.

Ye Xiu, backpack on, said to the homeroom teacher:

"Teacher Gu, I'd like to take leave; my sister has come."

Teacher Gu blinked at the words, "Your sister? Don't you only have a younger sister?"

Upon mention of Lin Meng, Ye Xiu wore an expression of happiness and reliance.

"I now have a sister; she is the best person in this world."

Although Teacher Gu was puzzled, he didn't make things difficult for Ye Xiu and quickly approved his leave request.

Having received the leave slip, Ye Xiu dashed toward the school gate in a hurry.

"It seems his sister disappears after staying a while; time is limited, so he must get her to come home as a guest before she leaves again and cook her a meal!"

After Ye Xiu left, the homeroom teacher of the neighboring class became curious.

"Teacher Gu, I recall that Ye Xiu in your class comes from a poor family, right? Besides his sister who isn't in great health, he should have no other relatives—you ought to pay him more attention, in case he's fallen in with some disreputable people from society."

Another teacher chimed in agreement.

"Indeed, although this Ye Xiu is a bit odd in personality, he ranks first in theoretical courses, and his simulated aptitude test shows a one-in-a-million S‑grade talent; the principal has actually been keeping an eye on him, so you need to watch over him well."

As Teacher Gu listened, he began to feel anxious inside.

Ye Xiu is usually a tight‑lipped introvert who hardly interacts with others—how did a sister suddenly appear out of nowhere?

This is definitely not right!

Lin Meng followed Ye Xiu to his newly rented residence, an old residential area that, though aged, was bustling with people.

Ye Xiu, relying on the gold bracelet Lin Meng gave him, indeed sold it for 100,000 alliance coins.

However, he couldn't spend the money recklessly as soon as he got it; he only managed to rent a small 30-square-meter residence with his sister, at a very cheap price.

"We're here, sister, it's on the fourth floor."

Ye Xiu opened the door; Zhizhi, hearing the movement, immediately got off the bed, and seeing her brother followed by that sister, a look of joy appeared on Ye Zhizhi's face.

"Pretty sister!"

Ye Zhizhi went to pour water for Lin Meng to drink.

Lin Meng smiled as she took the cup, looking over the small room.

"Not bad, very clean, and with plenty of sunlight."

Lin Meng gave a fair assessment, then turned her gaze to Ye Zhizhi.

The little girl's complexion seemed to have improved a bit thanks to the change of environment, compared to the last time we met.

But her illness was still evident, her eyes dim, not like a lively child.

After thinking, Lin Meng patted Ye Zhizhi's head and said:

"Zhizhi, you're weak; go back to your room and rest, okay? Sister has some things to discuss with your brother."

Although Ye Zhizhi really wanted to cling to the pretty sister, she obediently nodded and returned to her room.

Ye Xiu felt somewhat restrained, standing before Lin Meng and not daring to be too casual.

"Sister, the gold bracelet you gave me, I sold it and got 100,000."

Ye Xiu didn't hide it, and handed over a bank card to Lin Meng.

If Lin Meng wanted to take the money back now, he would have no complaints, for it was merely the sister's pity given to him, and he couldn't regard it as something owed.

Lin Meng laughed and waved her hand, "Take it back; what's given to you is yours."

Lin Meng knew Ye Xiu wouldn't waste money, knew his limits, and understood gratitude.

And she had only lifted a finger; perhaps she could thus help a future strong person out of the mire, and she would not feel it a loss.