We moved to Golden Courtyard

"What's going on, Theresa? You've seen my photos before, do you really need to confirm this for so long?"

"You've heard my voice before, haven't you? You've been confirming it for so long, haven't you?"

"No, no, I've only heard it once. Unless you wake me up in that voice every day from now on."

"climb!"

The word "climb" made the two exchange a glance, and then they both burst out laughing. It felt like... even though it was the real world, it felt just like chatting online.

When they first met, both Theresa and Xu Qi had the illusion that the other person was a stranger they knew very well.

Even though I can easily recall many memories about the other person, they still feel so unfamiliar.

Perhaps this is what is meant by meeting someone you met online... After all, until you see what the other person looks like in real life, you can only imagine someone's appearance to represent them.

In particular, Theresa named her after the main character in Z Allahato, which made Xu Qi always think that she was a blue-haired little kid.

What...? It turns out to be white hair?

And she's so cute, who could resist her...?

"Um... thank you for what happened to Xiao Mu."

Xiao Mu? Xu Qi immediately realized that it was the girl who jumped off the cliff... The police had already told him that her real name was Su Muqin.

Xu Qi patted the chair next to him, gesturing for Theresa to sit down.

When the little girl sat down next to him, he realized just how petite Theresa was. After all, everyone was sitting in chairs, and Theresa's head only reached his shoulder.

What a regrettable height... (crowdfunding group: 456127940)

"What about her?"

"They're doing a check-up. Don't worry, it should be nothing serious. He's just unconscious for now, but he should be fine once he wakes up."

However, Theresa's face darkened.

"No, Xu Qi. She's trying to commit suicide..."

Xu Qi's mouth was slightly open. How could he not have thought of these questions? He just couldn't bring himself to say them.

“When I chatted with her this morning, I felt that her mental state was not right, and I was very worried, especially after seeing the photos she took for me…”

Xu Qi, a person won't commit suicide unless they've completely lost their faith in life and are utterly driven to despair... I'm just worried about what will happen when she wakes up..."

Xu Qi hesitated, but could only gently pat Theresa's back to comfort her.

Because he doesn't understand these things.

They knew neither Theresa's friend nor what a person contemplating suicide might think before dying, nor what they might think if they survived.

"Theresa, I'm sorry, but... there's nothing I can do about this."

"It's alright, Xu Qi. I'm already very grateful that you saved her. After all, I really... I really thought she would..."

Tears welled up in Theresa's eyes and then streamed down her cheeks. Xu Qi watched from the side, his face expressionless as he clenched his fists, a surge of impulse welling up within him—an impulse to do something to help them.

She's my friend... even though we've only known each other for a year, even though we only met today, and even though I only found out last night that she's a girl.

But she's still my friend. Xu Qi... your friend is crying, and you can only watch?

"I'm sorry... I lost my composure in front of you." Theresa wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, took a deep breath, and smiled again.

"I can't cry. It would be terrible if Xiao Mu woke up and saw me like this."

Xu Qi handed over a restaurant receipt; she's such a strong girl...

"Are you the patient's family members?"

The nurse's sudden question caught Theresa and Xu Qi off guard, but Xu Qi reacted quickly, standing up and replying, "Is this Su Muqin? Just tell me what's wrong. My name is Xu Qi."

"Oh, Miss Su has woken up and is fine. You can go visit her now."

79. Theresa, arrogance has become obsolete.

Aren't you going in?

At the door of the ward, Theresa looked at Xu Qi with some confusion.

Xu Qi still shook his head and said, "I have no relation to her. I saved her purely because of you. Besides, at a time like this, she probably wouldn't want to see anyone, no matter who it is."

But even in that situation, she was still willing to trust you and chat with you, which means you hold a very important place in her heart. At that moment, she would definitely only want to see you.

Theresa pondered for a long time, then looked up at Xu Qi with a surprised expression and said, "So you really are like that."

"Just like online, I'm really sorry..."

"Hmph!~~" Theresa raised her head arrogantly, "Only by properly disguising oneself online can one become a qualified surfing expert."

"So what are you so proud of about this?"

"Then I'll go in."

"Okay." He gave Theresa an encouraging look and watched her walk into the room.

Xu Qi waited a moment, then took out his phone and dialed Kevin's number.

"Hello? Xu Qi."

"Boss Kevin, the files from Su Muqin's phone that I asked you to copy before should still be there, right?"

"Yes, it's on my computer, and nobody has seen it."

"Okay...we'll talk about it when I get back."

"What about the little girl? How is she?"

“Su’s judgment was correct. There are no major problems now, but…”

"I understand. If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask."

"Ah."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Qi felt a significant sense of relief, as her previously somewhat heavy heart was lifted. She felt that with the help of everyone at Golden Courtyard, no matter what difficulties she faced, they would be overcome.

I often read other people's online novels, wondering what kind of system or cheat system it uses?

If I were the protagonist of a novel, I probably wouldn't need those things.

After all, as long as everyone is there, Xu Qi is omnipotent.

After taking a short nap in the hospital corridor, Xu Qi soon saw Theresa walk out with a sullen face—clearly, the conversation had not gone well.

He stepped forward and pulled Theresa to his side. During this process, upon seeing Xu Qi, Theresa almost subconsciously began to pour out her grievances.

"I don't know what to do... She's ignoring everyone now, I really don't know what to do..."

Just like online, whenever something bothers her, she can't help but tell Xu Qi.

Xu Qi couldn't help but chuckle to himself—aren't you just like the person you are online?

"I'm a little scared. She seems... almost like she's refusing to communicate with the world. I'm afraid... I'm afraid she'll..."

"What are your thoughts, Theresa?"

"I don't know." The little girl sat on the chair, her face filled with anxiety and confusion, her voice trembling with tears. "She wouldn't even talk to me, she just looked at me quietly..."

But no matter what I said to her, she just smiled and didn't respond at all.

"At least she didn't kick you out."

"..."

Theresa glared at Xu Qi. "Xu Qi! What time is it? Will you die if you don't joke around?"

"I'm serious."

Theresa frowned her lovely brows.

"Don't worry, I've already spoken with the police in Nansha, and they'll arrange for someone to take care of her 24 hours a day. So we still have time... Can you tell me about Su Muqin's situation?"

Theresa sniffled, stopping her tears. This little girl really liked this half-crying, half-weeping look; it was so endearing.

“She’s a friend I’ve known for a long time, and… just like I was back then.”

Xu Qi frowned.

"depression?"

Having known each other for a year, Xu Qi knew that Theresa had this problem before, and... the two of them had even had some major disagreements because of it.

Theresa nodded, then seemed to recall past events and couldn't help but smile.

"Anyway, she won't block you."

"Yeah~~ You made me irritable for days, but luckily I held my temper and didn't have a big fight with you. You're the first person to dare block me."

"Hmph! You can just delete me then!"

"Ah, right, right, right~~" Xu Qi nodded with a helpless smile.

"I let this regret accompany me for the rest of my life, even though I knew it was a misunderstanding. Whenever I think about it, besides cursing a few times, I can only feel remorse in my heart."

Why didn't I explain things clearly to her? Why did I impulsively yell at her? What a good friend... just like that, gone.

In the end, all that's left is a bellyful of anger and a memory that brings no satisfaction even when you look back.

……

Theresa turned her head away and mumbled, "I'm sorry...didn't I already apologize to you?"

“I’m not saying who’s right or wrong, Theresa. I’m just thinking that if people could understand each other, we could avoid a lot of unnecessary pain.”

The reason we've become friends today, even after going through a small ordeal, is because in the end, we understood each other, didn't we?

So it's the same this time, Theresa... if it's you, you can definitely save your friend.

Theresa nodded thoughtfully, but then seemed to realize something, her pretty face flushed, and she shouted at Xu Qi, "Who! Who said we understood each other! Don't flatter me! You damn Xu Qi!"

The tsundere archetype has become obsolete... Theresa...

"Seriously, don't interrupt me! We're talking about Xiao Mu, and you're bringing this up."

Didn't you bring it up yourself?

Even so, Xu Qi was still happy to go along with Theresa's words. What could he do? He spoiled her.

"Anyway... although it's said to be cured, it's only a temporary solution. Xiao Mu's depression stems from her family. Her father has a long history of domestic violence."

When Xiao Mu was first discharged from the hospital, she was able to control herself, but later... in short, I could sense that her condition was becoming increasingly unstable, and there were even signs of a relapse.

Xu Qi frowned – it was hard to imagine that such a thing could happen to such a delicate girl.

"and after?"

Theresa hesitated for a moment, then looked at Xu Qi with a very strange expression and said, "The subsequent developments... felt like an idol drama airing every night at 8 pm, and the person in charge was still Guo Jingming."

"what?"

"It seems like she's in love."

"Grass!"

Why are you swearing?

"No... um..." What could Xu Qi say? Art imitates life.

"And then...?"

"I don't know what happened after that, but when I chatted with her last time, she said that her boyfriend wrote her a poem, which was very touching—better than yours!"

Xu Qi: ...

"Then may I make a reasonable guess?" Xu Qi said, pursing her lips, "Could the reason why Su Muqin's mental state has fluctuated so much in such a short period of time be because of this man?"

"No need to guess, it must be it."

80. The Day the Stars and Theresa Disappeared

Hearing Theresa's confident tone, Xu Qi was a little confused... "But you seem to have a good idea, don't you?"

"But I don't know what happened between her and her boyfriend. Did they have a fight? Did he cheat on her? Or something else? I don't know any of that..."

That's true.