Chapter 221: Red Dress
"I didn't expect you to pick me up today." Star Swirl said as she looked out the window at the rapidly receding streetscape.
Mr. X let out an "um", his expression seemed to be displeased, "Don't want me to come?" β
Star Swirl shook her little brain, "That's not it, it's just a bit of an accident." In fact... You don't have to be so upset with me. β
The corners of his lips were slightly hooked into a line at this moment, and for the first time, he had the feeling of a blocked throat. After a while, he returned to his normal tone and said, "Did you meet that guy?" β
"I want to know, is the meaning of Gu Yi's existence exactly the same as my parents in the first time and space?" Star Swirl asked suddenly.
Mr. X just stared intently ahead and didn't answer.
"They're all friends and relatives who were deliberately placed around me, right?" Star Swirl stares into the man's eyes and continues to ask.
"You care?" A deep voice asked.
"It's hard not to care," Star Swirl pursed her lips, "Can you tell me if they know about it?" β
"At first, your parents contacted Space, and they made plans for your future life in the plane," Mr. X replied slowly, "and they carefully screened the people around you. β
"You mean... My biological parents determine my family environment and social interaction for the next thirteen years? β
"Suffice it to say that the selected people have a permanent contract with the space, and their relationship with you is clearly stated in the contract."
"So, all these people are in the know?!" A wave of anger burned all the internal organs and six lungs painfully.
"No, as soon as the contract takes effect, all their previous memories will be erased. Although your relationship is set up from the beginning, the affection and friendship that arises between you and them is not fake. β
"You're not comforting me, are you?" Star Swirl couldn't help but be skeptical, preferring to believe that everyone was cooperating with Space's acting.
"I can choose to say it or not," Mr. X glanced sideways at her, "but there's no need to lie. β
"That's how it is...", so she can't let go of the feelings she once had. I thought I wanted to go back when I knew my true identity.
"There's no other relationship here than your original family," the car pulled into the apartment's underground parking lot, "but you can reconnect with each other." β
"New connection..."Star Swirl nodded thoughtfully, the thought that had occurred in her heart the moment she saw Gu Yi.
"By the way, Xiangyang Elementary's lockers have long been removed," Star Swirl followed Mr. X towards the elevator, "but the owner of that key turned out to be Gu Yi." β
The elevator door opened, and Bai Xiaohan stepped out of it, "What a coincidence," she smiled and looked at Star Swirl, "How's your recovery?" β
Star Swirl looked up and replied with a smile, "Not bad." He stretched out his little arm and waved it twice in front of her, "It's really amazing, it was a little inflexible at first, but now you see..."
Bai Xiaohan interrupted her with a smile: "I'm going on a mission, I'll come to see you later." β
With that, she quickly stepped out of the elevator and disappeared into the hallway. Star Swirl smacked her lips, "Is it my delusion, she seems to be getting a little cold..."
"It's a centuries-old monster, you can't figure it out." Mr. X chuckled.
"You're talking about yourself."
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As a result of the discussion with Mr. X, the clue is determined to point to Gu Yi, and Star Swirl needs to find an opportunity to attach himself to Gu Yi to continue his investigation.
After school the next day, Star Swirl and Gu Xi walked side by side to the school gate, and she looked around, but Gu Yi was nowhere to be seen.
"Gu Xi, won't your brother come to pick you up today?"
"He... I can't come today because of something. God knows that it was Gu Xi who was reluctant to come and Gu Yi to be a light bulb.
"That's right." A look of disappointment appeared on Star Swirl's face, and she turned around and asked, "Can I go to your house to play?" β
Gu Xi suddenly blushed again, scratched his head and replied, "Of course you can, but we have to do our homework together first, and we can play when we are done." β
Star Swirl suddenly took Gu Xi's little hand and said with a smile, "Then let's go." β
The boy is surprised by the happiness of this general, but he doesn't realize that Star Swirl is just a child in his eyes.
Gu Xi's home was only two blocks away from the apartment where Star Swirl lived, and she couldn't help but wonder why she hadn't met so close for so long.
"Please come in." Gu Xi made an inviting gesture.
The moment Star Swirl stepped into the room, the image suddenly appeared in front of her again.
The girl in the red dress blushed slightly, glanced in Star Swirl's direction, and said softly, "Let's take our time, shall we?" β
"Hyosung, what are you thinking?" Gu Xi patted Star Swirl on the shoulder.
Star Swirl couldn't help but shudder, why did she always see this girl's picture, and what did she have to do with Gu Yi?
"Nothing." Star Swirl smiled and shook her head, taking off her shoes and stepping barefoot on the cold ground.
Looking at the girl's smooth toes, Gu Xi was slightly stunned, "You... You don't need to take off your shoes. β
"Get used to it, don't care." This is indeed a habit left over from the time when she was incarnated as a cat, and the feeling of being on the ground will make her heart feel extremely steady.
Star Swirl looked around, it didn't exactly overlap with Gu Yi's home in his memory, and Gu Yi in the other two spaces was an only child, and he didn't have Gu Xi's younger brother.
"What do you want to drink, drink or water?" Gu Xi asked like a little adult, but his flickering eyes still revealed his extremely nervous mood at the moment.
Star Swirl looked at the coffee machine on the cupboard, dispelling the idea of drinking coffee, which was too inconsistent with the current status, "Got juice?" β
"I'll get it for you." Gu Xi nodded happily, opened the door of the refrigerator, took out a bottle of orange juice and handed it to Star Swirl.
"Thank you."
His eyes were as clear as blue waves, and the young man in front of him was stunned again, his heart pounding wildly, as if it was about to burst out of his chest.
At this time, there was a sudden sound of a key unlocking outside the door, and Gu Xi hurriedly took out the homework book from his schoolbag and spread it out on the table.
Star Swirl looked at him, smiling.
As a result, seeing that the person who came in was Gu Yi, Gu Xi breathed a sigh of relief, "It turned out to be my brother, it scared me." β
"Are you kid secretly playing games again?" Gu Yi said, his eyes fell on Star Swirl, and he was a little surprised, "Hyosung is here." β
"Excuse me." Star Swirl smiles politely.
Gu Yi turned to Gu Xi again and teased: "Gu Xi, you have a lot of skills, you dare to take a girl home, see if I don't tell my mother." β
"Brotherββ!
Seeing Gu Xi and Gu Yi making a fuss, Star Swirl's mood also became happy.