Chapter Thirty.

After a while of eye contact Wei Yi finally puts Su Jiali down.

"Mister Wei thank you for saving me,"Su Jiali curtseys to him.

"No need to thank me it's what a gentleman should do."

When Wei Yi looks around he notices Lei Qiang is gone. Duan Xinyue has gone back to Qingfeng Pavilion with Du Yichen. Qin Lanhua joins them.

"Xinyue are you injured?"

"No."

"What happened? Did you dance so vigorously that the podium couldn't take it or have you guys gained weight?"Du Yichen asks teasingly.

"I watched all performances before us especially the group of males before us. They were literally jumping on stage,"Qin Lanhua clarifies.

A knock at the door disrupts their conversation.

"Go inquire about who was responsible for setting up the podium and find out if they were any new or strange bands,"Duan Xinyue instructs Qin Lanhua before she leaves.

"I'll go with you,"Du Yichen offers.

The two open the door revealing Lei Qiang,they greet him and walk out. Lei Qiang enters the room and locks the door behind him.

"Were you injured? "

"No. Are you worried about me?" Duan Xinyue asks looking up at him and pouting cutely.

"Can't you be serious for a moment?"

"What is there to be serious about?"

"About what happened ,do you think it's an accident or someone planned it?"

"It's more like someone planned it because they knew we would perform the last."

"Do you suspect anyone? "

"If I tell you who I suspect will you believe me?"

"Why wouldn't I?"

There is awkward silence between them for a while.

"I noticed Miss Su wearing a different dress color from the rest,"Lei Qiang says trying to hint something.

"And you noticed your senior brother wearing the same color, right?"

Lei Qiang nods.

"I don't believe in coincidences. There's something going on between them. People change because of other people. She has changed a lot and she goes out more lately. I also noticed the way she looked at him when he was living here,"Duan Xinyue clarifies.

"Do you have a problem with that?"

"No. I'm just wondering if he knew the podium would collapse and rushed in time to save her or it's just a coincidence."

"So you are suspecting him?"

"Something like that."

"It's just because you dislike him."

"I hope so."

They go to silent mode again and this time Duan Xinyue is the one who breaks the silence.

"I've been investigating about Miss Wen's disappearance but I couldn't find any clue. She's pretty good at hiding."

"You always notice loopholes on everything that happens in Long Gong County. I admire your skills."

"You flatter me Bro Lei,"Duan Xinyue smiles shifting to flirting mode," I can't believe we wore matching outfits just like a couple."

Lei Qiang fake coughs and blushes at Duan Xinyue's statement.

Another knock at the door puts an end to their flirting session. Duan Xinyue opens the and the panicking Mu Zixin walks in.

"Hero Duan I heard you had an accident. How are you fairing?"

"Physically I'm fine but psychologically I'm not."

Before speaking again Mu Zixin suddenly becomes silent when he sees Lei Qiang in the room. It's like someone or something is holding his tongue and so he can't speak. Chen Ruolan who is waiting outside looks away ignorantly.

"Shifu what are you doing here?" Mu Zixin finally musters the courage to ask.

"I..."

"He's here to check up on his disciple."

"But I don't remember Shifu caring about you this much before,"Mu Zixin comments in a sarcastic tone.

"Hero Mu how about you tell all the other disciples to return to the sect because it seems it's no longer safe in Meanders City?"

"Yes,"Mu Zixin replies obediently and leaves the room.

"Bro Lei you should go back too it's no longer safe here."

"Are you trying to chase me away because you want to do some monkey business?"

"Bro Lei what kind of monkey business are you talking about?"

"Nothing."

"I'm going out to see if I can find any clues about today's incident."

"I will go with you."

"Huh?"

They leave the room and go back to the celebration arena. The accident news has subsided and most people seem to be enjoying the night. Some are carrying small flags of Long Gong County to show their loyalty. Duan Xinyue and Lei Qiang buy one each. They chat as they walk around.

"Not everyone who carries this flag might be loyal. Some may be carrying two but they are still disloyal. How despicable humans are,"Duan Xinyue comments.

"Are you loyal to the county yourself?"

"I'm not loyal to the county but to the people of the county."

"Are you loyal to me?"Lei Qiang asks and they suddenly stop to look at each.

"Of course, it's a disciple's duty to be loyal to his master just like a dog"Duan Xinyue bows.

'Why does he have to clearly state our relationship at this moment ?' Lei Qiang thinks.