Hearing Yan Qi’s question, Hu Mengqing hesitated for a moment at first. But then, remembering that Yan Qi is a supernatural being, she made up her mind and answered.
“Here’s the thing, Xiao Qi. Since you’re a supernatural being, I’ve recently run into a really troublesome matter that has to do with supernatural being. So, I wanted to ask for your help. Otherwise, I might not be able to make it to the college entrance exam the day after tomorrow.”
“Can’t make it to the exam? That sounds pretty serious, Class Monitor. Could you tell me a bit more about it?”
Upon learning that his class monitor might miss the day-after-tomorrow’s college entrance exam because of something involving a supernatural being, Yan Qi immediately realized the gravity of the situation. So, he asked Hu Mengqing to explain things more clearly.
Hearing Yan Qi’s words, Hu Mengqing naturally didn’t dare hide anything. She soon told Yan Qi all about the trouble she’d been facing recently, sparing no detail.
Ever since their class’s graduation party was forced to end because of a group of thugs who were supernatural being, and their whole group was taken to another world for questioning, a lot of time had passed. It took Hu Mengqing a long while to get over the fear those thugs had caused her, and she was finally able to throw herself back into studying to prepare for the upcoming exam.
But just then, a male friend she’d known well since childhood suddenly called her up, asking to meet because he had something to talk about.
Knowing he was a friend from her childhood, Hu Mengqing didn’t hesitate at all and agreed to meet him outside.
And then, after that one meeting, everything went wrong.
“That guy said he likes you and wants you to be his girlfriend?”
After hearing Hu Mengqing describe what happened when she met that male friend, Yan Qi was stunned for a second, thinking he must have misheard. So, he asked Hu Mengqing to confirm.
To this, although a bit embarrassed, Hu Mengqing honestly nodded and replied.
“Yes, that’s exactly what Xiao Qi said.”
“So I didn’t mishear after all. Oh, by the way, Class Monitor, is that guy who wants you to be his girlfriend at least good-looking?”
Having gotten confirmation from Hu Mengqing and realizing his ears were fine, Yan Qi looked at her and asked in a teasing tone.
“Xiao Qi, are you deliberately trying to annoy me?”
Hearing Yan Qi tease her like that, Hu Mengqing said, a little upset.
“Yeah, sorry, I shouldn’t have said that.”
Yan Qi apologized to Hu Mengqing, then quickly continued asking.
“So then, Class Monitor, you really don’t want to become that male friend’s girlfriend, right?”
“Mm, yes, I really don’t want to be his girlfriend. After all, at my age, it’s better to just stay in school, go to class, and focus on learning.”
Hu Mengqing looked at Yan Qi in front of her and answered without hesitation.
Getting her answer, Yan Qi then asked further.
“But because the guy who confessed to you is a supernatural being who somehow gained supernatural powers, you’re afraid that rejecting him might bring unpredictable trouble to yourself and your family. So, Class Monitor, you came to me specifically for help, right?”
“Mm, yes, that’s exactly what I was thinking. Xiao Qi, would you be willing to help me?”
After confirming this with Yan Qi in a certain tone, Hu Mengqing quickly asked about his attitude toward helping her, her face clearly showing some anxiety.
Noticing the change in Hu Mengqing’s expression and knowing what she was afraid of, Yan Qi thought it over seriously for a moment, then replied to her.
“Since it’s you, Class Monitor, asking me for help—as your classmate and also your good friend—how could I possibly refuse you?”
“So that means Xiao Qi, you’re willing to help me?”
“Of course. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have said all that just now.”
“Thank you so much, Xiao Qi. You really are my best friend.”
After saying that, Hu Mengqing, feeling extremely emotional, opened her arms and pulled Yan Qi into a tight hug, nearly smothering him against her chest.
“Class Monitor, don’t squeeze so tight—I’m about to suffocate!”
Finally managing to break free from the class monitor’s “billowing waves,” Yan Qi quickly said this to Hu Mengqing. Although he really did like being hugged tightly by a beautiful girl, this feeling of almost being smothered to death was something he didn’t want to experience at all.
“Oh, sorry, Xiao Qi. I was just way too excited just now.”
Realizing the mistake she’d made without thinking, Hu Mengqing quickly let go of Yan Qi and immediately apologized to him.
Now free, and having heard Hu Mengqing’s apology, Yan Qi knew why she’d gotten so excited, so he didn’t mind at all and simply said.
“It’s okay, apology accepted.”
After saying that, he took a breath of fresh air, remembered he was still on his way to work and couldn’t stay here forever, and then said to Hu Mengqing in front of him.
“Alright, Class Monitor, I still have some business to attend to at the Fangfeng City Supernatural Affairs Bureau. I probably won’t be free until tonight for you to arrange a meeting with that male friend so I can go with you to see him. Do you think you can wait until tonight and then come to my place to find me?”
“Wait until tonight and come to your place to find you? Mm, okay, that works. But what time exactly?”
After hearing Yan Qi’s suggestion, Hu Mengqing hesitated a little, then nodded in agreement and asked for the specific time.
“Let’s say 8 PM. By then, I’ll have just finished dinner at home and don’t have anything particular planned.”
“8 PM, got it. I’ll be sure to visit your place right on time.”
“Oh, and don’t forget, Class Monitor—after you enter my house, whatever you do, don’t tell my mom and dad that you came specifically to ask for my help.”
“Why do you want me to do that, Xiao Qi?”
Not understanding why Yan Qi would make such a request, Hu Mengqing asked, confused.
To this question, Yan Qi quickly answered Hu Mengqing seriously.
“Because I’m afraid of making my mom and dad worry about my safety, my dear Class Monitor.”
