Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared

Chapter 724 - 724 724 Some Rejoice While Others Despair

724: Chapter 724: Some Rejoice While Others Despair 724: Chapter 724: Some Rejoice While Others Despair After returning from the Triangle Sea Area, everyone went their separate ways.

Ouyang Jin received a large sum of money from Du Jun, decided to leave the tourism industry, and didn’t tell anyone of his whereabouts.

This was because he didn’t want to encounter people like Gu Fan ever again.

After Su Hui returned, she was swamped with work, due to her long period of leave.

She resumed with a lot of tears and complaints.

Xu Haowen and Qin Jia returned to campus and reported their experiences to Professor Luo.

Jie still couldn’t forgive Hai, their brotherly rift remained and thus Hai didn’t go home with Jie.

The big boss was missing, whereas Leng Le returned to the city to open a new restaurant.

He invited Gu Fan to help, but Gu Fan directly rejected his offer.

Xiaohu was also sent back to his family.

Gu Fan personally accompanied him home.

The disbelief on Xiaohu’s family faces evolved into jubilant weeping, gripping each other and almost losing control of their emotions.

“Congratulations Xiaohu, you’re finally returning to your family.” After fulfilling his promise, Gu Fan left with a heavy heart.

Ning Qi parked on the roadside, waiting for Gu Fan to return.

As soon as she saw him, she complained, “Where have you been?

Don’t you care about Lin Xi?”

“Of course I do, but with Qian Feng there, I can rest assured.” Gu Fan forced a slight smile.

Then he got into the car with Ning Qi to proceed to their destination.

After a long five-hour journey, Gu Fan and Ning Qi arrived at a villa, purchased by Ning Qi.

Presently it served as a hideout for Qian Feng and others.

The area had crystal clear water and beautiful scenery, ideal for healing Lin Xi’s injuries.

Lin Xi, in order to save Gu Fan, transferred her life force to him.

This implied that her time was running out.

Qian Feng’s task was to prolong Lin Xi’s life, by absorbing natural life force from the abundant vegetation present.

However, this was not a permanent solution.

Qian Feng had explicitly stated that she needed solitude during the casting of the spell and it would take a day.

Gu Fan utilized this time to send Xiaohu back to his family and immediately return.

When Gu Fan opened the door, he was greeted by Lin Xi’s relaxed demeanor and a warm smile.

Assuming Lin Xi was fine, he rushed over to inspect her closely.

Lin Xi couldn’t help laughing at his careful inspection, exclaiming cheekily, “Idiot, what are you looking for?

I’m not missing any arms or legs!”

“How are you feeling?” Gu Fan stared at Lin Xi expectantly.

Lin Xi paused, then nodded, “I feel fine, just like normal.”

“Really?” Gu Fan let out a sigh of relief, feeling somewhat optimistic about her condition.

At that moment, Qian Feng walked out, her face darkened when she saw Gu Fan.

She was clearly displeased.

Gu Fan noticed her expression and felt something was off, but before he could ask, Lin Xi hastily pulled him away saying, “Okay, I’m fine now.

Let’s go home quickly.

I’ve been away so long, my parents are trying to find out about your house.

I’ll be scolded once I get back.”

Gu Fan agreed.

He was unsure how Gu Ling was handling their parents – he was probably being scolded right now.

“Old Sister, thank you for saving me.

I don’t know how to repay you.

We need to get going now.” Lin Xi was in a hurry to leave, but Qian Feng was not happy and scoffed, “Qian Ye, how long are you going to keep him in the dark?

He’ll find out eventually.”

“What?

You’re hiding something from me?” Gu Fan was shocked and instantly felt something was wrong.

He halted in his tracks, also causing Lin Xi to stop.

Lin Xi bit her lip, her face showing difficulty in admitting something which confirmed Gu Fan’s suspicions.

Gu fan turned around and asked, “Qian Feng, tell me.”

Qian Feng sneered, “What’s the use of telling you?

What can you do?”

“I … I will find a way.” Gu Fan’s statement was riddled with guilt and uncertainty, primarily because he was truly feeling helpless and afraid of losing Lin Xi.

Qian Feng scoffed, “Alright then, I’ll tell you.

Let’s see what you can do.

Qian Ye is currently maintaining her life due to the life of the surrounding flora, but this duration is limited to a month.

After a month, this process needs to be repeated.

The effectiveness of this method will gradually decrease and soon it will cease to work.

At that point, you can contemplate the outcome for Qian Ye.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Fan was thunderstruck.

He stared in silence at Lin Xi’s peaceful face, filled with guilt.

“Let’s go.

We’ll think of a solution slowly.

There’s still some time left for me,” said Lin Xi.

She grasped Gu Fan’s hand and they left together.

Qian Feng couldn’t help complaining, “Is it worth it to waste her good years over a man?”

Suddenly, Lin Xi turned back, as if she thought of something, and gratefully said, “By the way, sister, thank you for extending my time.

So, our disputes are settled, right?”

Upon hearing this, Qian Feng seemed stunned for a moment but then laughed it off, “Yes, in this new age, those old rules of Shennv Xuanhui can be abolished.” No sooner had Qian Feng finished her sentence, Qian Ying and Qian Xue cheered and ran out, “Really, sister?

We’ve waited too long for this.

We knew you would eventually understand.

We can now go and find a partner!”

Seeing this, Qian Feng was somewhat speechless, “Don’t rush.

If the old rules are abolished, new ones have to be established.

Don’t celebrate too soon!”

Ah~~~ Qian Ying and Qian Xue looked disappointed.

They thought they could finally live freely, but they were still under Qian Feng’s control.

Seeing this, Lin Xi couldn’t help but laugh, “Alright, sister, thank you all for taking care of me.

I must be going now.” After saying this, Lin Xi hurriedly left, pulling Gu Fan along with her.

Gu Fan remained silent, his heart gripped with anguish.

Lin Xi sensed the guilt in Gu Fan and reassured him, “Okay, idiot, stop brooding.

I have a way to save myself.

You don’t need to worry.”

“Really?” Gu Fan forced a smile.

He supposed that Lin Xi was lying just to ease his worries.

Lin Xi proudly said, “Of course it’s true!

When have I ever lied to you?

Besides, lying makes me a puppy.

Besides, why should you be the one frowning?

I should be the one feeling unhappy.

I don’t even know how to explain to my parents where I’ve been.

They certainly think that we’ve done something.”

After hearing this, Gu Fan finally laughed.

He tightly hugged Lin Xi and said, “I won’t let anything happen to you.

I will find a way.”

“Idiot, I believe in you.” Lin Xi smiled slightly, finding comfort in Gu Fan’s embrace.