Meng Qing used the excuse of changing clothes and went to the inn’s backyard, opening his terminal to message Yu Yi: Are you back?
Yu Yi: Not yet. Are you done?
Meng Qing: Done. Let’s go back together.
Yu Yi: I tried to contact Lin Bai earlier. Someone named Gao Jianyuan responded, saying Lin Bai has been missing for many days and he is temporarily taking over Lin Bai’s executor duties.
Meng Qing frowned: Let’s return to the dormitory to discuss this.
Yu Yi: Okay, your place or mine?
Meng Qing: Yours. I know which room, but you’ll need to give me permission to enter.
Yu Yi confirmed the task completion and returned to the white room she had lived in before, then granted Meng Qing the highest permissions. He could not only enter her room but also use all equipment as she could. Soon, Meng Qing entered from outside, embraced her, and kissed her, murmuring passionately against her lips: “I’ve wanted to kiss you like this for so long.”
He held her tightly. Yu Yi also held him close, whispering, “I missed you too.”
Although she wanted to continue holding him tightly, Lin Bai’s disappearance was more urgent at the moment.
She looked up at him, and they exchanged a smile, but their eyes carried hidden concerns.
[Chapter 144 Extra (2) – Meng Qing Part One]
In a dark, narrow alley, a boy ran with large strides. Although several adults were chasing him about ten meters behind, his face showed little panic. He ran with all his might while using his agile eyes to quickly search for usable items or hiding places.
He was around ten years old, his facial features still showing childish softness. A small, cool raindrop broke through the lead-gray sky and landed on the boy’s forehead.
The light in the alley grew increasingly dim.
In the pile of trash beside the alley, a waste iron pipe was slanted. The boy’s mouth curved slightly, and he pulled out the pipe while continuing to run. Passing a half-open door, he pulled open the old, rickety door panel. Behind the door was a narrow passage that went through the building, leading directly to another alley.
