Chapter 172
"Okay, thank you."
After Principal Gao left, Shi Lei looked around. He sat down on the sofa quite naturally and asked with a smile:
"Lisa, you're about to go to a new environment and meet some new friends. Are you excited?"
She has experienced many things along the way, and her mindset is more mature than that of her peers.
"No, what's there to be happy about? Besides, I'm not a child anymore."
"As long as you're a minor, you're considered a child. From now on, you can focus on your studies here. If you don't understand something, ask your teacher or go home and ask Surtr."
Shi Lei's rambling manner reminded Lisa of her mother, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips:
"I know."
Suddenly, a broadcast started playing outside.
Good morning, teachers and students.
The principal amplified the volume using a microphone so that his voice could cover the entire playground:
"Today is September 1st. I hereby declare the Opening Ceremony of the second semester of 1995 officially open!"
"Slap, slap, slap."
Hearing the continuous applause, the principal nodded in satisfaction. He didn't say much more before starting to speak extemporaneously:
"First, let me say a few words..."
This lecture lasted for an hour.
Standing for long periods was extremely difficult for the pampered students. Some listened attentively, some daydreamed, and some secretly played on their phones.
It wasn't until the principal announced the end that everyone gradually returned to the classroom, with chatter rising and falling.
Shi Lei estimated that Principal Gao Yi would be back soon, but then he suddenly received a phone call.
He checked the caller ID and found it was Officer Chen's number. She rarely called him; she was the type who wouldn't call unless she needed something. Calling today meant she was probably in trouble.
"Texas, keep an eye on Lisa, I'm going out to take this call."
"Okay, you go ahead, I'll take care of things here."
After giving his instructions, Shi Lei left the principal's office, went to the end of the corridor, and pressed the answer button.
"Officer Chen, what can I do for you?"
"I have a very tricky request that I need help with. Do you have time right now?"
Shi Lei noticed a female teacher following the principal into the office and continued speaking;
"I'm still out handling some matters, but I'll be done soon. So, what did you need me for?"
Chen still did not provide a clear answer on this matter:
"This matter is a bit complicated and can't be explained in just a few words. I've sent you the address via text message. Come to my house in person when you're done with this."
What's going on? Why are you making such a fuss?
"All right."
Shi Lei hung up the phone after a short conversation, just as he saw the female teacher leave with Lisa. He returned to the principal's office and called out to Texas:
"Let's go, we have a mission. Officer Chen said he has a request, but he didn't provide any details."
"It's alright, let's go take a look first."
The two of them had no
He lingered and quickly left the teaching building.
As Shi Lei walked out of the school, he noticed a group of parents lingering outside. Their hesitant manner suggested they wanted to approach him. He ignored them, got into the passenger seat of his Texas, and fastened his seatbelt.
Next stop, Officer Chen Chen's home!
Lisa followed the homeroom teacher into the classroom, and her appearance immediately drew gasps from the students.
Wow, so cute!
"Yes, like a princess."
"I saw her on the playground this morning. It turns out she's the transfer student in our class."
The male students, who had been given a stern warning by their parents, looked complicated and clearly did not want to have anything to do with her.
The other students, both boys and girls, who were unaware of the situation, were all very happy. Being able to make friends with such a lovely girl was something to be happy about.
"Students, please be quiet!"
Teacher Bai pointed to Lisa beside her and introduced her to the students in the classroom:
"We have a new transfer student in our class today. From now on, everyone should help each other and not bully her. Come on, Lisa, say hello to everyone."
Lisa waved politely, speaking in a very official manner:
"Hello everyone, my name is Lisa. I am twelve years old. It's nice to meet you all."
Finally, she felt it wasn't quite enough. So she tilted her head slightly and revealed a sunny smile.
Wow, so cute!
"I feel like my heart is melting."
"I really want to sit next to her."
"Shut up! Or you'll have to stand in the hallway as punishment!"
Teacher Bai once again silenced the noise in the classroom, leaning forward to ask the girl from the Vulcan:
"Lisa, how are your eyesight?"
"Fine."
"Then you can sit over there."
Teacher Bai pointed to the empty seat by the window in the second-to-last row and explained:
"If you're not happy with your seat, don't worry. In our class, seats are chosen based on grades. As long as you get good grades in the first diagnostic test, you can choose your own seat. The higher your ranking, the more priority you'll have."
Lisa nodded, indicating that she understood the rules:
"Okay, I understand."
Some were happy to see her find a seat, while others were sad.
The last seat in the last row by the window belonged to a male student with a roguish air. Perhaps because his grades were so bad, he could only choose the very last seat.
Lisa, carrying her newly bought backpack, went to sit in the second-to-last row by the window.
This place offers a wide view, allowing you to see both the content on the blackboard and the playground below.
Even if the head of student affairs peeks through the small window at the back door, he will prioritize grabbing the last row.
Seeing that the seating issue was resolved, Ms. Bai began distributing the textbooks for this term. After finishing that, she went to the front door and let the teacher for this class in:
"You can begin now. See you later."
"Okay, see you later, Teacher Jie."
Lisa received the textbooks and wrote her name on them. In fact, she had already read through most of the textbooks for the semester during July and August.
Many knowledge points can be memorized perfectly with repeated review. Lisa didn't boast about having learned everything; instead, she quietly followed the teacher's pace.
Suddenly, Lisa's expression froze.
It turned out that it was a male student sitting in the last row who grabbed her tail from behind and pulled it.
Lisa calmly turned back and asked:
Are you looking for me?
"Hehe, no. I just thought your tail looked like a carrot, so I just touched it."
The male students who had been sternly warned by their parents were secretly observing the situation.
Seeing that there really was someone who wasn't afraid of death, the group exchanged glances, indicating whether they should tell him.
After all, not everyone knows Zhongli. It's perfectly normal for some people who have no connection with his circle to have never heard of him or have heard of him but never met him.
In a brief exchange of glances, one student shook his head, signaling not to interfere. This was a good opportunity for the person to test the waters and see what the consequences of provoking her would be.
"Please stop touching me, it's very impolite."
Lisa's face showed no anger, but her tone conveyed strong dissatisfaction.
"Tch, what's wrong with touching it?"
The male student rolled his eyes, wanting to continue. But he noticed many people in the classroom casting hostile glances at him, so he reluctantly withdrew his hand. He then slumped onto the desk and began to nap.
Seeing that he had calmed down, Lisa didn't pursue the matter further.
During the break between classes, a girl approached her and tried to strike up a conversation, wanting to be her friend.
Seeing the girls gather around, some bolder boys also approached them, acting very attentive.
"Lisa, have you had breakfast? I bought two breakfasts, and you can have the extra one."
"Uh, no need, thank you."
When the bell rang, the students returned to their seats and prepared to begin the next class.
The male student sitting in the last row returned to his seat, clutching his stomach with both hands, looking somewhat pained.
He craned his neck and said cautiously:
"Lisa, I'm sorry. I... I'll never touch your tail again."
September 1st, 10:23 AM
Texas drove to the address provided in the text message and arrived at an apartment building.
This is Chen's rented apartment, only a few minutes away from the Lungmen Guard Department.
The journey of the clock.
Shi Lei went up to the second floor and pressed the doorbell.
"Ding-dong."
"They're here, they're here."
Dressed in casual Chen opened the door, making way for him and Texas:
"Please come in quickly."
The room was very tidy, and the wooden table was spotless, indicating that it was usually cleaned very frequently.
Shi Lei entered the living room and found a large blackboard specifically used for displaying clues and intelligence. It was covered with a great deal of information, some of which were newspaper clippings, some were handwritten notes, and some were supplemented with markers.
This includes, but is not limited to, news reports and roadmaps Rhodes Island's uprising. It also includes a photograph of a woman with Dragon Horn, next to which the words "Talulah" are written in red ink.
The entire blackboard was filled with various materials, some newspapers were even stacked together, making it completely full.
Chen pointed upwards and introduced:
"Mister Shi Lei, this is the intelligence I've gathered over the years. This next task is very tricky, and I really can't think of anyone else who can handle it besides you."
Shi Lei, with one hand on his chin, stared at the information on the blackboard for a moment, then asked:
"Officer Chen, do you want me to find this woman? But I'm not good at finding people. I suggest you ask the Koi-Style Detective Agency instead."
"It's different. Talulah isn't in Lungmen."
Chen went to the blackboard and removed the information from a certain area one by one, revealing the map below:
"She's been appearing frequently in Ursus lately. There are rumors that she'll be leading a team to rendezvous with 'Patriot' Broca. I need your help to capture her alive, is that alright?"
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