Chapter 26: Gu Nanqiu: I Don’t Need a Lot of Money, I Just Need Yiyue’s Love

“There are two surviving students here—hurry!” An anxious voice came through, and Yue Yiyue lifted her heavy head. In a daze, she saw police officers in blue uniforms running toward them.

They held walkie-talkies, issuing commands into them.

Yue Yiyue clutched her dizzy head and shifted slightly. Gu Nanqiu frowned as Yue Yiyue moved and muttered something inaudible.

Noticing Yue Yiyue’s actions, the police officer squatted down and waved a hand in front of her eyes. “Student, are you okay?”

“Student, do you feel a headache or any discomfort anywhere?”

“Can you hear me?”

With difficulty, Yue Yiyue nodded, let out a soft breath, and pointed to the frowning, bewildered Gu Nanqiu. “Sister, please give us a few minutes to recover, thank you.”

Seeing her speak a full sentence with no visible injuries, the officer breathed a sigh of relief. She turned around and spoke into the walkie-talkie, seemingly arranging for someone to buy something.

Leaning dazedly on Yue Yiyue’s shoulder, Gu Nanqiu rubbed her soft cheek against her—then realized it and lifted her head to look at Yue Yiyue. She lifted her head and looked at Yue Yiyue.

Thinking Gu Nanqiu felt unwell, Yue Yiyue pulled her into her arms and patted her back. “It’s okay, I’m here. What’s wrong?”

Gu Nanqiu buried herself in Yue Yiyue’s chest, rubbing against it. “I…… still feel a bit unwell. Let me lean for a while; my head is a little dizzy.”

After sobering up slightly, Gu Nanqiu glanced at the door and softly asked the police officer waiting patiently nearby. “Sister, we still have four classmates here……”

Silence fell for a moment. The police officer’s expression changed upon hearing this. She looked pityingly at the student who’d caught her eye but didn’t answer. Instead, she tried to sound casual. “You two are really lucky. That serial killer didn’t find this place.”

Gu Nanqiu understood.

The police officer changed the subject, had them stand and walk a few steps, and asked some common-sense questions to verify their identities.

After confirming they were uninjured, the officer chuckled and patted Gu Nanqiu’s shoulder. She’d felt regret on seeing their files—such promising students, and they couldn’t all be lost here.

After showing some concern, she got to the main point. “Little students, sorry, but you’ll come with us to the hospital later.”

“The psychologists are already waiting there. Don’t worry too much about what happened…… We saw what was outside the door. Rest assured, students, you’re safe now.”

They followed the police downstairs, and the noises grew more chaotic the further down they went.

Sirens wailed, mixed with clamorous voices and cries.

As soon as they exited the Teaching Building, Yue Yiyue saw a crowd gathered outside. Yellow-and-black caution tape held back the people, while several police officers maintained order.

Summer evenings remained light late, but there had apparently been a sudden rain. Though the sun still hung in the sky, the air carried damp moisture, and puddles on the ground reflected mingled colors.

Flashing lights, police pulling back desperate people trying to rush in, and even reporters on the front lines comforting victims’ families.

Cries, intimidating sirens, and the discussions of those around them.

Only then did the real feeling of being alive sink in.

The people outside looked up simultaneously as they approached, their gazes landing on Gu Nanqiu.

Upon seeing that nearly perfect face, innocent and pure, a flash of obsession appeared in their eyes, only to be replaced the next instant by what seemed like a shock, restoring calm.

The crowd quieted for a moment before growing noisy again.

Yue Yiyue noticed nothing amiss. Her attention was drawn to a person not far away wearing a strange hat.

The figure resembled Ye Qiu, but Yue Yiyue knew it wasn’t her—that hat didn’t suit Ye Qiu at all.

Only when that figure ducked into an alley did Yue Yiyue look away.

“Yiyue, what’s wrong?” Gu Nanqiu pinched Yue Yiyue’s soft cheek, forcing her to look at her.

Then she touched Yue Yiyue’s forehead and asked with concern. “You’ve seemed off since earlier.”

After a brief daze, Yue Yiyue came back to herself and pointed at her head. “A bit dizzy, and somewhat…… confused.”

What worried her was how to explain things to the psychologist later.

It was too outrageous; no one would believe it.

But she would have to face the police afterward. Yue Yiyue let out a long sigh, unsure how to put it.

“Just answer whatever they ask. Some things, we don’t know either, since we both passed out.” Gu Nanqiu held Yue Yiyue’s hand and rubbed it repeatedly, hoping to warm her slightly cool hand with her own temperature.

“We finally made it out.” At this, Gu Nanqiu squeezed Yue Yiyue’s hand—not too lightly or heavily. “Yiyue, we can go to university together after this.”

All that bloodshed, the constant risk of being trapped forever in that high school, had become the past.

At this moment, they stood in the lively, bustling real world full of people.

But some had stayed in the past forever.

Yue Yiyue’s head ached thinking about what came next. Whenever she entered these places, a fog rose in her mind, preventing her from interfering with this world using known plot details.

After this incident, the next was the university rental, where many strange things would happen.

But seeing Gu Nanqiu so full of hope for the future.

Yue Yiyue thought maybe avoiding that area would be fine?

After all, in that school, she had indeed helped Gu Nanqiu avoid part of the plot.

Avoiding it—would different, more uncontrollable things happen?

Several police officers cleared a path upon seeing them emerge and escorted the two to the police car.

The honest police officer handed over rice balls bought from a nearby convenience store and grinned at Gu Nanqiu. “Eat this to tide you over. We just got word—we’ll take you to the hospital first. The psychologists are waiting there. Don’t worry, students; we’ll send you home afterward.”

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After entering the hospital, they were led by nurses into different rooms.

The spacious consultation room was in a warm beige tone, with soft orange lighting and beautiful flowers on the side, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Sitting inside was a doctor in a white coat, her long hair tied up, sleeves rolled once, holding a notebook.

She looked neat and intellectual.

Seeing them arrive, she gave a gentle smile. “Have a seat, Yiyue. I’m your attending physician, Zhang Jingming. Just call me Sister Zhang.”

She spoke unhurriedly, her voice reassuring.

Yue Yiyue lowered her guard. She followed Sister Zhang’s instructions, sat on the soft sofa, draped a weighted blanket over herself, and accepted the warm water from Zhang Jingming.

After all this, she quietly waited for the questions.

Zhang Jingming observed Yue Yiyue’s harmless, obedient demeanor, just as in the police report.

Adopted and always quietly studying, good grades, average popularity, disliked standing out—a very ordinary student.

“How are you feeling now, Yiyue?”

“Dizzy, my head feels dizzy. I keep thinking I’ve forgotten something.” Yue Yiyue subconsciously rubbed the cup, describing her sensations.

“Everything feels so unreal.”

“We were just discussing how to play Script Killing back then.”

Zhang Jingming seized on those key words and gently guided Yue Yiyue to recount the events.

Yue Yiyue showed her the chat records of them planning to play Script Killing.

She said she had seen Wang Yong, then fainted from fright, and woke up to see the police.

Omitting the unbelievable parts, Yue Yiyue drained the last of her water and leaned back on the sofa. “Doctor Zhang, but while I was fainted, it felt like I had a dream.”

“When frightened, the brain might enter a protective mechanism……” Zhang Jingming explained professionally, then smiled faintly. “But if you’re willing to tell me about this dream, I’d love to hear it. Maybe there’s something surreal in this world.”

She emphasized the last words heavily, and Yue Yiyue understood the hint.

An hour later, Yue Yiyue walked through the long corridor and saw Gu Nanqiu waiting in the lobby. She breathed a sigh of relief.

It had rained that evening, making Gu Nanqiu’s clothes look thin. Yue Yiyue walked over and pulled her toward the police car. “Why wait outside? You might catch a cold.”

The brief separation had left Gu Nanqiu uneasy.

She looked at Yue Yiyue pitifully and answered softly. “I missed you a bit, and it was stuffy inside. Sister saw I wasn’t feeling well and let me stand out here.”

Closer now, she caught the strong fragrance on Yue Yiyue and barely suppressed the restlessness inside her.

She took Yue Yiyue’s hand, her jet-black lashes trembling slightly, and asked cautiously. “Yiyue, can you go back with me?”

“Worried about that?” Yue Yiyue understood Gu Nanqiu’s unease and nodded. “No need to worry. I’ll be with you these days.”

“The doctor said to avoid being alone as much as possible lately, in case of emotional flashbacks.”

This came from Gu Nanqiu’s doctor, who had pulled Yue Yiyue aside to emphasize it carefully on her way out.

She reminded her to watch Gu Nanqiu’s emotions closely and not let her be alone.

Gu Nanqiu harbored strong guilt, which might lead to self-loathing.

At this, the doctor recalled that girl, like a meticulously painted beauty from an artist’s brush, and joked. “That little girl is so beautiful and kind-hearted. Even I couldn’t take my eyes off her.”

Snapping back, Yue Yiyue gripped the hand slightly warmer than her own and forced a smile, saying earnestly. “There are three more counseling sessions after this. We’ll go together. No matter what, I’ll be with you as long as you need me.”

Thirty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a gated community. Gu Nanqiu thanked the police who had brought them back and led Yue Yiyue toward her home.

The elevator rose slowly. Yue Yiyue stood beside Gu Nanqiu, somewhat nervous.

She might have to live here for a while—would it bother Gu Nanqiu?

After prolonged time together, would Gu Nanqiu grow tired of her?

With the crisis fully resolved, Yue Yiyue’s worries multiplied.

Before, Gu Nanqiu had had no choice.

“No need to be tense. I live alone and often feel lonely.” Gu Nanqiu seemed to sense Yue Yiyue’s unease.

Under the elevator’s bright lights, Gu Nanqiu’s face looked excessively pale.

Her tea-colored pupils greedily fixed on Yue Yiyue, who was seriously watching the LED screen beside her. She naturally drew closer, pressing against Yue Yiyue’s soft body, nuzzling her hair affectionately like a coquettish little beast. “I’m really happy you can come keep me company.”

“Thank you. Whether there or back here, you’ve stayed with me. Otherwise, I really couldn’t have held on.”

The fully inherited memories reminded her to show appropriate vulnerability to Yue Yiyue, which would stir her sense of responsibility and aid her pursuit.

After that game, Yue Yiyue’s soul had fully fused with this shell, and her scent had grown even more alluring.

This finally put Gu Nanqiu completely at ease.

She had truly come to her side……

As the Main Body had said, obediently participate in the game without trying to hide Yiyue, and she would gain—love.