At Kyōraku University, Chen Miao returned to the Folklore Club.
He had been absent from campus for days, and the moment he appeared, everyone in the Folklore Club turned to look at him.
Chen Miao glanced around and was surprised to find both Kyoko Kuroda and Koizumi Shinichi there.
"San Shui, you finally showed up!"
Oshima Masao was the first to stand and rush over.
"I thought you were never coming back just to get out of buying me that meal!"
Chen Miao laughed.
He had offered to treat Oshima Masao last time. Apparently, Oshima had been thinking about it ever since.
"I came today to take everyone out for a meal."
The others in the Folklore Club cheered at that. Chen Miao's words seemed to break through the somewhat oppressive atmosphere in the clubroom.
As Chen Miao wondered about it, Oshima Masao quietly explained the situation.
Apparently, Kyoko Kuroda and Koizumi Shinichi had been unable to contact their teacher lately, which had put them in a bad mood.
Chen Miao understood.
Zhang Huan and his people had arrested their teacher some time ago. The two were probably frustrated now, with no idea where to look for their master.
Although things were essentially over now, their master would likely never return.
Chen Miao walked over to Kyoko Kuroda's desk and set the bag he was carrying on it.
After seeing the straw hat and clothes inside, Kyoko Kuroda nodded and put them away.
Before Kyoko Kuroda could speak, Koizumi Shinichi, who could barely contain himself, leaned over.
"San Shui, have you been with Teacher Uemura lately?"
Seeing the displeasure in Koizumi Shinichi's eyes, Chen Miao shook his head.
"No. Why? Can't you get in touch with Teacher Uemura?"
Koizumi Shinichi froze for a moment, then grew anxious.
"He isn't with