If he hadn't been the first to come up with a solution, he really wouldn't have been able to guarantee that he could get Qiao Yingzi out.

I glanced at the time on my phone; it should be about time.

Xia Ze called Xia Xue: "Xiao Xue, how is it? Have you and Miao Miao arrived at school yet?"

Xia Xue's voice came from the other end of the phone: "We've arrived at school."

"OK, let's proceed according to plan."

After Xia Ze hung up the phone, Fang Yifan and the others curiously gathered around: "What plan?"

Seeing the curious expressions on their faces, Xia Ze stubbornly shut his mouth, deliberately trying to pique their interest without telling them.

Elite high school.

Xia Xue and Lin Miaomiao arrived at the library.

Although it was Saturday, there were still quite a few students in the library, mostly senior high school students.

Lin Miaomiao pulled Xia Xue to an empty seat and pretended to take a few books from the bookshelf.

The two sat down, and Xia Xue opened her phone, found Qiao Yingzi's WeChat, and made a video call to her.

The video call connected quickly, and Qiao Yingzi was sitting in a chair with a bitter expression, working on her test papers.

Song Qian was sitting right behind her.

Seeing that the people she was looking for were all there, Xia Xue went straight to the point: "Good morning, Aunt Song."

Upon hearing Xia Xue's greeting on the phone, Song Qian politely took the phone and said, "Hello, Xia Xue."

"Aunt Song looks even more beautiful these past few days," Xia Xue praised Song Qian without reservation.

Women all like to be praised, and Song Qian, who is in her thirties or forties, is no exception.

"You're just as sweet-talking as your brother. This must be Miaomiao next to you, right?"

Song Qian looked at Lin Miaomiao next to Xia Xue.

The student wearing glasses must be Lin Miaomiao, Yingzi's other best friend at school.

Lin Miaomiao nodded obediently: "Hello, Auntie, I am Yingzi's classmate, Lin Miaomiao."

"Hello." Song Qian greeted them politely at first, then, noticing the backs of the two, asked, "Xiaoxue, Miaomiao, are you in the library?"

Song Qian felt a stronger liking for Xia Xue and Lin Miaomiao.

It seems that these two children are both studious students. They didn't go out to play during the holidays, but instead went to the library to read.

Why doesn't Yingzi have this kind of self-discipline? She only reads books and does practice problems when she's forced to.

"Yes, Auntie, Miaomiao and I are in the school library."

"You guys are so well-behaved."

"Thank you for the compliment, Auntie. Yingzi, haven't you set off yet? The other members of the study group are on their way."

"Huh?" Song Qian was taken aback. Yingzi hadn't told her that she had made plans with her other classmates to go to the library to study today.

"Xiaoxue, Miaomiao, I'm here." Just as Song Qian was wondering, Shi Miao's voice came from the phone again.

Soon, another girl with a cute appearance appeared in the video, holding a test paper.

Song Qian looked at Shi Miao who had just appeared and asked, "Who is this student?"

"Auntie, her name is Shi Miao. She's also a member of the study group and Yingzi's best friend," Lin Miaomiao introduced the somewhat shy Shi Miao.

Song Qian nodded with an "oh". She had heard her daughter Yingzi mention this before, and it seemed that he was a top student in the class.

After chatting with Xia Xue and the others for a few more minutes, Song Qian hung up the phone.

She sat down next to Qiao Yingzi and asked with a puzzled look, "You made plans to go to the library with your classmates, why didn't you tell your mother?"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yingzi immediately looked aggrieved.

"It's no use telling you, since you won't let me go anyway."

Upon hearing Yingzi's words, Song Qian was speechless for a moment.

That makes perfect sense. If Yingzi had told her that herself, she would most likely have refused.

Song Qian sighed: "Yingzi, if you have something to say, just tell Mom. It's not like Mom will definitely not let you go."

Qiao Yingzi pursed her lips. Did Song Qian even believe what she said? Qiao Yingzi certainly didn't.

Normally she can't even go out to play for a while on Saturdays and Sundays, so how could she be so generous this time?

Looking at her daughter's expression, Song Qian sighed again: "Mom usually doesn't let you go out to play because you're in high school now and need to focus. This time you went to the library with your friends, how can that be the same?"

Hearing this, Qiao Yingzi realized she had a chance, and she coquettishly hugged Song Qian's arm: "Then can I go to the library with Miaomiao and the others?"

Song Qian smiled indulgently and patted Qiao Yingzi's head: "Go ahead! But is it too late to go now?"

"There's still time, there's definitely still time." Qiao Yingzi nodded excitedly, her whole head bobbing like a rattle-drum.

…………

At this moment, in the school library.

Xia Xue and Lin Miaomiao waited in vain for news from Qiao Yingzi, and they were unsure whether their plan had succeeded.

So she called Xia Ze, and Xiao Xue truthfully reported the situation on the other side after the call connected.

"It seems Plan A has failed."

Xia Ze sighed helplessly. It seemed that Song Qian was a high-quality opponent, and he would have to take action himself next.

After throwing the empty milk tea into the trash can, Xia Ze told Fang Yifan and Jiang Tianhao to go to school and meet up with Xiaoxue and the others.

He packed a milk tea for himself, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for Shuxiang Yayuan.

Soon, the taxi stopped at the entrance of the Shuxiang Yayuan residential community.

Xia Ze took a deep breath and, relying on his memory of being here before, stood directly in front of Qiao Yingzi's house.

Chapter 24: Fang Yifan's Challenge! (Seeking monthly votes and flowers)

"Ding dong."

After a moment's thought, Xia Ze pressed the doorbell.

Soon, Song Qian, dressed casually, opened the door and seemed somewhat surprised to see Xia Ze.

Xia Ze didn't waste any words and went straight to the point: "Auntie, is Yingzi home?"

Upon hearing Xia Ze's voice, Qiao Yingzi, who had changed her clothes, came out of the room.

The two exchanged a quick glance.

Xia Ze instantly understood that Plan A hadn't failed; it was just that Song Qian and her daughter Qiao Yingzi must have had a conversation.

However, it seems that Song Qian has agreed, otherwise Qiao Yingzi wouldn't look so happy.

Xia Ze politely asked, "Aunt Song, did Yingzi tell you that we've formed a study group?"

Song Qian nodded: "Yingzi told me, are you here to pick Yingzi up to go to school together?"

Song Qian no longer doubts the existence of the study group.

In her opinion, the well-behaved Qiao Yingzi and Xiao Xue would not lie to her, and the members of this study group were also reasonable.

Although I don't know Lin Miaomiao's grades, Xia Xue and Shi Miao are both top students praised by their own Yingzi.

As for Xia Ze, Yingzi didn't say anything about his grades, but the fact that he was able to surpass Qian Sanyi, the top scorer in the high school entrance exam, to become the class monitor of the key class must mean that his grades must be outstanding.

Xia Ze nodded: "Yes, Aunt Song, I was a little worried about Yingzi being all alone."

"Oh, then Auntie won't bother you any longer. Yingzi, remember to come back early."

"I know, Mom."

In order to avoid arousing Song Qian's suspicion, Qiao Yingzi suppressed her excitement and pretended to be very calm as she left with Xia Ze.

Watching the two figures walk away, Song Qian suddenly had an uneasy feeling.

Could there be something fishy going on between these two?

Xia Ze is such a handsome guy, and Yingzi is at the age where she's starting to date, so he thoughtfully comes to pick her up...

Song Qian felt increasingly uneasy, but she had already promised Yingzi that she could go to the school library, so she couldn't very well call her back now.

"Sigh, let's ask Yingzi when she gets back."

.........

The entrance of Shuxiangyayuan Community.

Once she was sure Song Qian wasn't following behind, Qiao Yingzi no longer needed to suppress her excitement.

"Yay! The plan was a success!" Qiao Yingzi jumped up excitedly and gave Xia Ze a high five.

"The air is still fresher when you're free."

Qiao Yingzi squinted and stretched out her arms to embrace the sky; she hadn't been this happy in a long time.

The last time she felt so free was when her father, Qiao Weidong, secretly took her to the science museum.

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