The Natatorium at Night

Walking down the familiar path, he spent the entire way trying to control his emotions and put on the right expression.

Upon seeing Yuan Xiaoyi waiting at their usual spot, the emotions he had been suppressing instantly poured out.

"Xiaoyi!"

Jiang Cheng's micro-expressions were perfectly controlled. From the initial joy of their reunion to the guilt of recalling the failed mission, by the time he reached Yuan Xiaoyi, the complexity and turmoil on his face could no longer be described in words.

"I'm sorry, Xiaoyi." Jiang Cheng's eyes were red, and he fought back tears, choking out, "It's all my fault. I couldn't save Xiaoyu. I'm useless!"

Hearing the terrible news, Yuan Xiaoyi froze for a moment. Then, as if she could barely stand, her eyes went vacant, and her lips trembled slightly.

A few seconds later, large tears began to stream down her face like a bursting dam. "Xiaoyu... she wouldn't... she wouldn't do that!"

It was as if this was their last scene together. Jiang Cheng and the Heart-Devouring Demon cherished this opportunity. Their emotions were delicate, their dialogue fitting, and their actions flowed seamlessly. It was a while before they reluctantly moved on to the next part.

"Senior." Yuan Xiaoyi seemed to have given up. Her eyes, filled with despair, looked at Jiang Cheng, her voice trembling. "I saw Xiaoran last night."

Jiang Cheng's pupils contracted slightly.

The final mission had begun.

Xiaoran was the one who had gone missing at the school's swimming pool. In Jiang Cheng's memory, Yuan Xiaoyi had once shown him a photo, saying it was sent to her after Xiaoran disappeared.

The photo was taken inside the swimming pool. Not far away was a diving platform, and on it appeared a pair of ashen-blue feet.

"What did Xiaoran say to you?" Jiang