Ling An and Tide Sis had absolutely no idea where to start looking for Xiaosheng.
All they knew was that Xiaosheng might be a researcher under enormous pressure.
"Maybe we should gather some information along the way?" Tide Sis suggested.
"Xiangli agrees."
Ling An nodded slightly at that. His gaze swept over their surroundings, and his eyes suddenly lit up. "Perfect, there's someone right up ahead. Why don't we ask her?"
Looking up, they saw a girl with long black hair standing quietly beside the railing, landscape paintings adorning her sleeves.
"Seconded: ask the lady ahead for clues regarding Xiaosheng."
The robot Xiangli flew a circle in the air and analyzed, "Based on Xiaosheng's writing style, an introverted personality is inferred. Outward signs include nervousness in public, difficulty communicating with others, a preference for going out alone..."
"Much like the lady before us," the robot Xiangli concluded.
"You talk too much!" Ling An grumbled. He hopped onto the railing and spoke straight away.
"Hello, beautiful lady. May I ask you a question?"
"Huh? Ah-"
The girl seemed startled by Ling An. Her grip on her brush slipped, and it fell to the ground.
She turned around, and only then did Ling An get a clear look at her face.
She looked rather petite and delicate, wearing a pair of large-framed glasses that did not quite suit her face. Her lips were pressed together slightly, and she resembled a frightened fawn.
"Um... were you talking to me?" the girl asked, her voice betraying her nervousness.
In the blink of an eye, a blush spread across her cheeks.
What a cute kitty... would it be too rude to ask him to model for me? Maybe I should wait a bit and, from a distance... secretly...
"Yes. What's your name?" Ling An asked