Chapter 358: Huanhuan, It’s Not Even Dark Yet and You’re Already Emo?

Chapter 358: Chapter 358: Huanhuan, It’s Not Even Dark Yet and You’re Already Emo?

Meanwhile, Yan Luoxi had already left the residential district and was heading to the city library.

She had a feeling the library would have a lot of books and materials on mysterious phenomena, supernatural powers, and the like.

Maybe she could find some clues there about the changes to her body.

So, Yan Luoxi went to the library and pored over a vast number of books and materials.

However, she didn’t find any useful information.

Although some books mentioned similar phenomena, they were all nonsensical tales without any real substance.

Yan Luoxi felt a wave of disappointment, but she didn’t give up.

She knew there had to be a reason for this strange transformation, and a solution.

She decided to keep searching for clues until she found an answer.

Time ticked by, second by second.

Gu Yizhou, over at Dongzhou Technology, had been roped into working.

Not only did he have to help with the company’s daily affairs, but he also had to work with Chen Dongyuan to communicate and negotiate with partners.

But there was no helping it.

After all, in this world, no one understood Douyin better than him!

As for Yan Luoxi, she hadn’t given up her efforts to find an answer either.

She continued to browse all sorts of books and materials, while also searching for related information online.

Although she was making no progress, she didn’t give up.

Because she had no other choice.

She believed that as long as she kept at it, she would find the answer someday.

And so, the two of them were busy with their own tasks.

...

「Afternoon, 5:30 PM.」

Gu Yizhou was getting ready to slip away.

Damn it!

’What happened to being a hands-off boss?’

’What happened to the weekend?’

His wonderful weekend day was just... gone.

So, Gu Yizhou used the "gotta pee" excuse and bolted.

Alright!

In truth, the main framework was already complete. All that remained were trivial, minor details.

It wouldn’t make a difference whether he was there or not, which was why he dared to leave.

Not long after he made his great escape...

Chen Dongyuan, having finished his work with the project team, came into the office to ask him to dinner, only to find it completely empty.

There wasn’t a trace of Gu Yizhou to be found.

Knowing Gu Yizhou, he was certain the guy had ditched.

For a moment, he was speechless.

’This son of a bitch Gu Yizhou really just wants to be a hands-off boss!’

Chen Dongyuan couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

But he was just grumbling. He wasn’t actually angry.

Shaking his head helplessly, he turned and went to find his cousin to have dinner with.

...

As for Gu Yizhou, he was already in his car.

Just as he was about to start the engine, he heard his phone vibrate.

Gu Yizhou froze for a second. ’Uh... Don’t tell me that’s Chen Dongyuan,’ he thought. ’He probably saw I bolted and is calling to drag me back.’

He picked up his phone and glanced at it.

It wasn’t a call from Chen Dongyuan, but from his mom, Chen Dongmei.

After a brief pause, Gu Yizhou answered the phone. "Hello, Empress Dowager Chen, what is your decree?"

On the other end of the line, Chen Dongmei couldn’t help but roll her eyes at Gu Yizhou’s flippant tone.

’This brat. He’s never serious for a single day!’

"Yeah, yeah, right. You’re asking for a beating again, aren’t you?"

Chen Dongmei said irritably.

"Uh... Mom, how can you say that? I wouldn’t dare!"

Gu Yizhou said, rubbing the tip of his nose.

"Wouldn’t dare?"

"I think you’re the one who dares the most!"

Chen Dongmei retorted irritably.

...

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou could only remain silent.

"Alright, I can’t be bothered to waste my breath on you!"

"I’m meeting a friend in the Modu City District in a bit, and I’ll swing by your place later on my way."

Chen Dongmei said.

"Uh..."

"Meeting a friend?"

Gu Yizhou asked, a little puzzled, "Mom, since when do you have friends in the Modu City District? How come I’ve never heard you mention it?"

"I met them a while ago."

"They’ve been inviting me over for a meal, but I’ve been too busy."

"I happen to be free this weekend, so I’m heading over!"

Chen Dongmei explained casually.

"Oh, okay."

Gu Yizhou nodded, then asked casually, "Met them a while ago? Where are they from?"

...

Hearing this, Chen Dongmei was speechless.

"These are adult matters. Why are you, a kid, asking so many questions?"

She shot back irritably.

"Uh..."

Gu Yizhou was taken aback, momentarily at a loss for words.

But then, a thought occurred to him and he asked, "Man or woman?"

"A woman!"

Chen Dongmei said, sounding a bit impatient.

"Oh, okay."

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou finally breathed a sigh of relief.

’Phew, Old Gu.’

’Don’t worry!’

’You’re in the clear!’

He thought to himself.

If Chen Dongmei knew what he was thinking right now, she’d probably lose her appetite and rush right over to give him a good ol’ caning on the spot!

"Alright, I’m done talking to you. I’m almost in the city district. We’ll talk more when I get to your place later."

Chen Dongmei said.

"Okay!"

"If anything comes up, remember to call me!"

"If it gets late and you don’t have time to come over, don’t worry about it!"

"Or I can come pick you up and drive you home!"

"I don’t have any plans tonight."

Gu Yizhou nodded.

"Alright, I know!"

"You’re so long-winded. I’m not a child anymore!"

After saying that, Chen Dongmei hung up the phone.

Gu Yizhou looked at his phone and shook his head helplessly. ’Mom’s really living younger and younger,’ he thought. ’She’s even making new friends in the Modu City District.’

’But that’s a good thing. With her own social circle, maybe she’ll nag me less and stop pressuring me to get married.’

After all, he was an adult and needed his own space.

Putting his phone away, Gu Yizhou started the car, preparing to head back to the Binjiang No.1 Mansion District.

’I wonder how Xiaobai is doing at home by herself!’

Gu Yizhou was a little worried that Xiaobai would sneak out again while home alone, so he wanted to get back and check on her as soon as possible.

...

「A little over thirty minutes later.」

Gu Yizhou returned to the district.

When he opened the door, he noticed Xiaobai wasn’t on the sofa.

A flicker of worry hit him, and he started searching everywhere for any sign of her.

"Xiaobai?"

"Xiaobai, where are you hiding?"

Gu Yizhou called out as he walked further inside.

Finally, he saw her silhouette on the balcony.

Yan Luoxi was in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, staring blankly at the distant scenery.

Seeing this, Gu Yizhou walked over to Xiaobai’s side, gently patting her head. "Huanhuan," he asked, "it’s not even dark yet, and you’re already getting all emo?"

"Huh?"

Yan Luoxi snapped back to reality, realizing Gu Yizhou had returned at some point.

’What?’

’Huanhuan??’

’Emo???’

She froze for a moment, a flash of confusion in her eyes as she looked at Gu Yizhou.

’This damned man, why does he always say such strange things that I don’t understand?’

...