Chapter 416 - 369: The Principal is Lin Yi’s Uncle?
Chapter 416: Chapter 369: The Principal is Lin Yi’s Uncle?
"Let me tell you, you guys really missed out by not joining this time!"
"Leading those Left and Right Guards, it felt like being an ancient general!"
"It was awesome, seriously, especially when we were fighting those guys from the Blood Handprint..."
In the dorm, Wei Nan was talking up a storm, not pausing for a breath.
He was telling Zhou Qi and Sun Tao all about the operation to wipe out the Blood Handprint.
Even Zhou Qi, who was usually the calm and steady one,
found his blood pumping with excitement as he listened.
In truth, from the moment the two of them decided to return to school and boarded the train,
they had begun to regret it.
Back when they were about to leave the Old District for the New District,
they had all promised to go through thick and thin together.
But in the end, the two of them ran off first, leaving Lin Yi and Wei Nan behind in Jingzhao City.
They had been wallowing in deep self-reproach over this matter ever since they returned.
But then, they thought of their families, their parents.
They had followed them from the Old District to the New District.
And now, they were living comfortable lives, free from worries about food and clothing.
They were their parents’ sole support. If something were to happen to them,
how would their parents survive?
That was why they had chosen to avoid the danger.
But on the other hand, they were students at Xingwu University.
After graduation, they would still have to get jobs, to join the Demon Hunting Bureau.
They might even be assigned to a local Demon Hunting Squad.
It was still dangerous work, a constant threat to their lives.
Would they still choose to run away then? To keep avoiding risks?
Thinking about this, their feelings of self-reproach grew even heavier.
It wasn’t until Lin Yi and Wei Nan returned from their mission, safe and sound...
After a long silence, Zhou Qi glanced at Lin Yi.
"Lin Yi, about us not going with you to take down the Blood Handprint this time... the thing is..."
Before Zhou Qi could finish, Lin Yi smiled and nodded.
"Old Zhou, you don’t have to explain. I get it."
"Actually, your concerns are valid. I’m different from you guys. I don’t have anyone to worry about back home, and Wei Nan and I are childhood friends who grew up together."
"Besides, his parents support whatever decision he makes. So, we’re fundamentally different."
"It’s normal for you to have reservations. After all, we’ve only been in the New District for a year."
"That means your parents have only just started enjoying a better life for a year. If something happened to you, it would be more than they could bear."
"So... you don’t need to explain. I understand."
After Lin Yi finished speaking with a smile,
Wei Nan also nodded. "To each their own. It’s not like we all have to walk the same path."
"Whether it’s joining the Town Martial Department or the Demon Hunting Bureau in the future,"
"even if you choose to work for a company after graduation, earn a high salary, and enjoy life, no one will laugh at you."
"These are the paths you choose for yourselves, so why care so much about what others think?"
"Enjoying the present, enjoying life—that’s what’s most important, right?"
Wei Nan had matured.
Neither Zhou Qi nor Sun Tao had expected him to say something so profound.
The guys looked at each other, speechless.
Just then, Lin Yi’s phone rang.
He quickly pulled it out and took a look.
His expression changed abruptly. He turned and made a shushing gesture to Wei Nan and the others.
"Shh~ It’s my older sister. Don’t say a word!"
Lin Yi whispered, then answered the call.
He hadn’t told Tang Qinru about joining the Town Martial Department.
He was afraid she would worry...
Who would’ve thought that just after he got back from Ancient Temple City, his sister’s call would chase him down.
"Hello, Sis?"
Lin Yi answered the phone with a smile.
"Come downstairs."
But Tang Qinru’s tone on the other end of the line was clearly unfriendly.
She dropped the two words coldly.
Lin Yi froze. ’This is bad,’ he thought to himself.
Clearly, his sister knew.
He agreed, then quickly hung up.
Wei Nan leaned in closer. "What’s wrong? What did our sister say?"
"She told me to come downstairs. She probably knows something," Lin Yi said with a wry smile.
Tang Qinru had always been very concerned about Lin Yi’s safety.
In her eyes, Lin Yi was still a child.
Safety was the first thing she considered whenever he did anything.
As long as his safety was guaranteed, his sister wouldn’t interfere with whatever he did.
But the moment safety became an issue, Tang Qinru would put a stop to it...
So, for something like Lin Yi joining the Town Martial Department,
and personally taking part in the raid against the Blood Handprint members—this was no longer a question of whether it was safe or not.
It was a matter of life and death.
One wrong move, and you could lose your life.
"How about I go down with you and help explain?" Wei Nan said quickly.
Lin Yi shook his head. "No need. If she sees you, she’ll tear you apart, won’t she?"
"You guys just stay here. Help me look after Xiaoqi; it just ate and went to sleep."
"I’ll be right back..."
After saying this, Lin Yi got up and walked out.
The moment the door closed,
Wei Nan, Zhou Qi, and Sun Tao exchanged a look.
Then, they all tiptoed to the door.
They slowly opened it a crack and saw that Lin Yi was gone from the hallway.
Only then did they carefully step out of the dorm.
"Wait, what about Xiaoqi?" Sun Tao whispered urgently.
Wei Nan glanced back at him. "Didn’t you hear Lin Yi? Xiaoqi’s already asleep."
"Just let it sleep. We’ll be back in a bit. We mainly just want to hear Lin Yi get chewed out!"
Zhou Qi and Sun Tao: "..."
Lin Yi made his way downstairs.