Chapter 687 - The Investigation Couple (1/2)

Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

“Nothing.” Yan Liu’er was relieved and she began to speak at a faster pace.

“You don’t look like you’re fine.” The owner of the shadow stood at the door with a wooden tub in his hands and spoke in an unvarying tone, “It’s better for beautiful girls like you to stay home after sunset.”

Smiling, Yan Liu’er approached the owner of the shadow. “I’m fine, really. I was feeling a little uneasy for what has happened around here during the past few days.”

“Since you’re alright, you should head home as soon as possible. You are the only modest girl in this neighborhood,” the silhouette put the wooden tub on the floor as he spoke. Then, he murmured, “Don’t be like the other girls.”

Yan Liu’er replied with a silent grin and nod. However, the creepiness in the air was too evident. She could not help but take another glance behind her back.

The silhouette was still there, staring at her. He waved his hand and urged her to go home.

Yan Liu’er did not hesitate this time and scurried home. When she opened the door, she was welcomed by a tranquil voice. “Excuse me. Is this Yan Liu’er’s residence?”

Yan Liu’er s.h.i.+vered before she turned to see two people, who were extraordinarily beautiful in spite of their casual outfits. She was briefly stupefied until she regained her senses and nodded to acknowledge the guests.

Helian Wei Wei, who disguised herself as a man, eyed the girl before her gaze eventually fixed at the girl’s shoes. “Did you pa.s.s by the entrance of the alley just now?”

“How…” Yan Liu’er was fl.u.s.tered. How does he know where I’ve been to?

Helian Wei Wei would certainly not reveal to Yan Liu’er that she had surveyed the entire area. The entrance of the alley was the only place with snowpack while the snow at other places had melted. Besides, there were salt stains on Yan Liu’er’s shoes. Not only that, her face was pale and she was panting, making it rather obvious that she had been running for a considerable amount of time.

It was highly possible that she was running out of fear. Otherwise, she would not have s.h.i.+vered before she turned around when Helian Wei Wei greeted her.

It was one of the most common reactions when one panicked.

After Helian Wei Wei studied her for a moment, her lips curved upward. “We saw you just now.”

“So, that was why I felt like I was being followed,” Yan Liu’er mumbled to herself.

However, Helian Wei Wei overheard Yan Liu’er’s murmur and kept it in mind. She turned around to look at Baili Jia Jue, who understood that Helian Wei Wei’s words were merely a bait. In actual fact, they had never met Yan Liu’er before. However, according to Yan Liu’er, she suspected someone was tailing her.

Helian Wei Wei’s gaze deepened, but she immediately put on a smile when she turned to look at Yan Liu’er. “Are you saying that you thought someone was following you?”

“Yes.” Owing to her lingering fear, Yan Liu’er studied her surroundings. Then, she answered as she wore a bashful smile, “Perhaps I was being too timid. Our neighbourhood hasn’t been peaceful recently and it’s hard for me to not overthink.”

Helian Weiwei could tell that Yan Liu’er was not lying and therefore, she secretly deduced that Yan Liu’er was not the killer. She replied with a warm yet weary smile and said, “It is indeed not safe for girls to go out at night. I have heard of the unfortunate events that happened in this area during the past few days. However, I haven’t learned about the details yet. You mentioned that you were running because you reckoned someone was stalking you? ”

Yan Liu’er was slightly embarra.s.sed. “Did you see me running? I was frightened despite the fact that I didn’t see anyone behind me. By the way, how did you reach here before me? Didn’t you say that you were behind me?”

Although Yan Liu’er had discovered the loopholes in Helian Wei Wei’s statement, the latter remained calm as she lied, “We took the shortcut.”

“Shortcut?” Yan Liu’er seemed confused, “I took the shortcut. Only the residences of this area know about that shortcut.”Read more chapter on v ip novel. com