I watched his departing figure, somewhat desolate, somewhat isolated, but mostly weak.
I never expected that the person who was just talking about dinner would disappear without a trace. He left no words, no letter.
Only an empty room remained for us. I just asked Xiao Wu to call Qiu for dinner, but his room was already empty. Everything was neatly arranged, the spacious room devoid of any human presence, as if no one had ever lived there.
“Miss, Water Gongzi is gone!” This is what Xiao Wu told me, but I just smiled at her because I knew he wouldn’t leave.
Because I believe—he once told me he would always be by my side.
But he really left, without leaving any words. He was my first friend here, the only one I unconditionally trusted, yet he abandoned me, just like my parents abandoned me in the orphanage.
I forced a smile, saying to Xiao Wu: “Even without him, we must continue living. Since that’s the case, let’s go out and make our way, but only after I establish my ‘Witch Training Class’.”
Even though my heart ached, I was still the strong Ran Yan’er who would not be sad about the past. I haven’t shed tears since I was ten, and that remains true now.
“Ah?” Xiao Wu looked at me in surprise, disbelief written on her face.
She probably didn’t understand what I meant or even heard the words clearly.
“We must earn our keep, we must support ourselves,” I said coldly, my eyes sweeping over the valuable items in the room. I once thought I could treat Qiu as family, but he abandoned me. I can unconditionally accept family, but strangers have no obligation to support me.
“En!” A bright voice, somewhat expectantly excited, Xiao Wu answered with fighting spirit.
“That’s not it, I just think the young lady’s idea won’t work!” She said this with great seriousness, not even noticing my angry face grinding my teeth.
“You’re looking for death!” I roared with a voice that could shake the heavens, my anger completely erupting.
Just before I could chase after her, Xiao Wu stood dumbfounded at the doorway, her face deathly pale.
