Is Helping You with My Mouth Not Enough?

Going from a newlywed wife back to a miserable repeat student took only an instant...

Chen Keqing sat up on the couch and said brightly, "Yeah, I have evening self-study tonight, but... aren't we not really in a position to move around right now?"

Su Ze knew she was referring to the Bai family's young master, so he put on a serious face. "It's fine. Life goes on as usual. We can't tie our own hands and feet just because of him."

Chen Keqing gave an "oh" and dismissed what little thought she had of asking for leave.

Honestly, the main reason she did not want to go to school now was that news of her parents' deaths had leaked yesterday.

She was a little worried that she would face strange looks when she returned to school...

She did not want to cry again in public.

After lunch, Su Ze spent most of his time focused on constructing Avalon.

The project was enormous. He did not want to still be working on it more than ten days after Apocalypse's Arrival...

When it was about time.

Su Ze called Chen Keqing over, went down to the garage, and personally drove her to school.

After finding a parking spot near the school, he turned off the engine and parked steadily.

"I'll stay here the whole time. If anything unexpected happens, remember what we agreed on and notify me immediately. I'll be by your side very soon," Su Ze said solemnly, suppressing a laugh.

"O-okay, I know." Chen Keqing nodded hard.

Then she opened the door, got out, and headed toward the school's back gate.

Is that guy named Bai-something really that formidable...

What if someone knocks me out from behind and I can't even send a message...

Impossible, absolutely impossible. Someone as clever as me couldn't possibly get knocked out...

As the distance grew, Chen Keqing's inner voice gradually became indistinct.

Su Ze withdrew his gaze and snickered in the driver's seat.

All he could say was...

Sorry. For these two days before and after Apocalypse's Arrival, this was the only excuse he could use to keep her by his side.

"Bzzz—"

His phone vibrated.

Su Ze picked it up and glanced at the message. It was from Qin Yushi.

Without much thought, he sent back his real-time location.

Not long after.

A pretty figure appeared outside the car window.

Qin Yushi was dressed in a rather collegiate style today. She wore a cropped windbreaker over a white hoodie, her proud curves prominent beneath it, along with wide-legged jeans that were clearly loose but could not conceal the full curve of her hips.

"Your location was really hard to find."

Opening the passenger-side door, Qin Yushi struck first with a complaint.

It was a little cold outside, and after getting in, she breathed warm air into her hands.

It had to be said that this woman truly was a stunning beauty.

Even such an ordinary action became especially eye-catching when she did it.

"Tell me. What is it?" Su Ze asked with a faint smile, getting straight to the point.

"What a stiff tone. It's like you're hurrying me to get it over with. Are you really that unhappy about having me sit with you?" Qin Yushi pouted. While complaining, she also made a dirty joke, but she did not waste time before continuing, "There is indeed something I'm very curious about... Bai Zhimao has gone missing."

"Mm, I know." Su Ze nodded.

"You know?" Qin Yushi raised an elegant brow.

"I killed him." Su Ze's expression was as calm as a dead man's.

"..." It was rare to see Qin Yushi's face freeze so completely.

Really...?

I did consider that possibility, but this is far too unbelievable...

But with Su Ze's personality, would he joke with me about something like this...?

"Anything else?" Su Ze said as though it were true. "I'm in a pretty good mood today. As long as you ask, I'll tell you."

"I'm thinking..." Qin Yushi concealed her surprise. After pondering for several seconds, she smiled and asked, "Why did you kill him?"

"Mm..." Su Ze pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled. "When I was in elementary school, I was mischievous and often got kept behind by my homeroom teacher for private lectures. But I never changed. No matter how many times I got my palms smacked, I kept causing trouble. Although my homeroom teacher didn't really like students like me, my dad told her—It's fine. Since he dares to do those things, he must have thought about how to bear the consequences. When we got home, my dad even told my mom that only someone like me, someone who dared to cause trouble, could accomplish great things in the future."

It was fortunate Chen Keqing was not there.

If she had been, she definitely would have widened her eyes and asked, "Didn't your parents die before you even started elementary school...?"

"..." Qin Yushi remained silent. As Su Ze spoke, the smile on her face gradually deepened.

Being mischievous and causing trouble was the motive. Being able to bear the consequences after causing trouble was...

Could he really have done it...?

Damn it, why does this man look more handsome the longer I look at him...

Talking to smart people really was easier.

He could make up a story at random, and they would understand.

"Do you need my help?" After a long while, Qin Yushi spoke again.

"How would you help?" Su Ze asked, feigning curiosity.

"Of course, I'll help you with my mouth." Qin Yushi raised her snow-white chin proudly.

"Just with your mouth?" Su Ze asked with a smile.

"Is using my mouth not enough?" Qin Yushi snorted and further explained, "His family can't find him now, and they're getting a little anxious. They suspect someone kidnapped him. So what I can do for you is clear you of suspicion and tell them that Bai Zhimao's disappearance has nothing to do with an ordinary college student like you. Though, before he disappeared, he was planning to deal with you, so you do have some grounds for suspicion."

"Mm, very reasonable." Su Ze let out a scoffing laugh.

"Then that's that. We're in the same boat now." Qin Yushi was extraordinarily carefree. In just a few casual words, she formed an alliance with Su Ze, then opened the car door...

Su Ze thought she was getting out, but she suddenly sat back down.

"I can't take it anymore." Qin Yushi widened her beautiful eyes and stared intently at Su Ze. "I have to ask one more question. How did you do it?"

"Unless you help me with your mouth right now, this will remain a secret forever." Su Ze decisively refused to answer.

He had no plans to lay everything out for Qin Yushi just yet.

His earlier admission that he had killed Bai Zhimao had only been meant to deliberately arouse Qin Yushi's curiosity.

As for what that curiosity was good for...

Of course he won't tell me...

He's got me right where he wants me, hasn't he? Deliberately making me curious...

Heh, man, I admit it—you've caught my attention!

With the soul of a domineering CEO hidden inside her, Qin Yushi stared at Su Ze for a few seconds. Once she confirmed he would not tell her, she helplessly gave up on continuing to dig into the truth.

Honestly.

At that moment, she only half believed Su Ze's claim.

Because she could not figure out how Su Ze had done it...

But if Su Ze truly had done it.

She would be a little afraid of him. If he could make Bai Zhimao disappear without a sound, he could probably make her disappear too...

It was precisely because she had considered this that Qin Yushi had not initially asked Su Ze how he did it. The saying that the more one knew, the more dangerous it was had endured for a reason.

"Ahem, forget it if you won't tell me." Qin Yushi opened the car door again. This time, she genuinely got out. Before leaving, she turned back and added, "Anyway, if you need any help, you can call me. Well then, I won't delay you from picking up your little girlfriend."

On the way here, she had asked Su Ze why he was parked here, so she knew he was waiting for Chen Keqing to get out of class.

Though he was not entirely waiting for Chen Keqing...

He was focused on constructing the interior of Avalon, so it made no difference where he sat.