City’s Best Divine Doctor
Chapter 945 - 0945: Too Low-Key

Chapter 945: Chapter 0945: Too Low-Key

Ye Qiu’s trip to France had been known to Liu Lingxiu for a long time. However, since she had classes, she couldn’t join him. Unexpectedly, as soon as Ye Qiu left Jinling for France, rumors started spreading on campus that Ye Qiu was the underwear thief.

Liu Lingxiu knew someone must have deliberately impersonated Ye Qiu to ruin his reputation.

But as to who did it, Liu Lingxiu had no idea.

Still, over the past few days, some classmates occasionally threw strange looks her way, clearly because of her connection to Ye Qiu.

Now that she received Ye Qiu’s phone call and found out that he had returned, Liu Lingxiu quickly said, "Ye Qiu, I’m coming down now."

Liu Lingxiu had just finished class but was currently at the library reading with Chen Meng and Li Wen.

Seeing that Liu Lingxiu suddenly appeared delighted after answering her phone, Chen Meng asked, "Was it Ye Qiu?"

"He just got back and is waiting at the boys’ dorm to go out for a meal with me."

"Can we tag along?"

"Of course."

Liu Lingxiu thought it wouldn’t be just her; she should probably invite Li Qianqian too.

The three girls quickly tidied up their books on the desk, returned them to the bookshelf, and then headed down from Jinling Library.

When they arrived at the South Gate, they saw Ye Qiu, Luo Yang, Li Shen, and Zhu Zhiming already waiting for them.

"Lingshow, over here!"

The three girls walked towards Ye Qiu’s group. Upon seeing Ye Qiu standing there, Liu Lingxiu initially seemed a bit shy. However, as Ye Qiu’s girlfriend, she still took the initiative to hold his hand.

"Ye Qiu, you really went to France?"

Chen Meng asked curiously.

In truth, she was also puzzled—did Ye Qiu actually go to France?

But then she thought about Ye Qiu’s luxury car; surely, he had the means to go. Still, the semester had just started—what was he doing in France?

Liu Lingxiu hadn’t told Chen Meng or Li Wen that Ye Qiu had gone to check on his vineyard.

"What do you think?"

Ye Qiu replied.

Just as Chen Meng was about to press further, Li Qianqian arrived with Han Xiaowan and Zhou Muling.

Moments earlier, Li Qianqian had received Ye Qiu’s call and learned of his return. She, too, was ecstatic.

"Ye Qiu!"

Li Qianqian called out eagerly as she approached.

However, upon seeing Liu Lingxiu holding Ye Qiu’s hand, Li Qianqian noticed that Liu Lingxiu gripped it even tighter as she drew closer. Li Qianqian, though, didn’t mind.

"When did you get back?"

"Around five this morning."

"And the gifts?"

"I came back in such a rush this time, so I didn’t bring any."

Originally, Ye Qiu had promised to bring a bottle of wine from his vineyard for their mentor Song Ying. However, since the wine was still aging, it was impossible to bring any back for her now.

Besides, if Li Qianqian really wanted luxury items, Ye Qiu thought it better to personally design something for her.

"Seriously, nothing?"

"Wait for your birthday."

Last time, Ye Qiu had bought a diamond necklace for Li Qianqian but hadn’t given it to her yet. Instead, he had given it to Liu Lingxiu.

"My birthday isn’t until next year!"

Now Ye Qiu was heading towards a hot pot restaurant.

On the way, Li Qianqian brought up the rumor about the underwear thief.

Back when Jinling University started circulating the rumor connecting Ye Qiu to the underwear thief, Li Qianqian already knew it had to be someone impersonating Ye Qiu to tarnish his reputation.

After all, following the freshman welcome party, Ye Qiu had shot up Jin University’s popularity rankings, becoming a campus celebrity unmatched by many.

As a high school valedictorian and someone extraordinarily talented in other areas, Ye Qiu naturally drew attention from many people.

That was why Li Qianqian immediately wanted to investigate and find out who was smearing Ye Qiu’s name. Unexpectedly, the underwear thief turned out to be quite cunning.

"I had someone look into it, but there’s no lead yet."

Li Qianqian said.

"I was in France. Anyone with common sense would know it wasn’t me."

"You’re too low-profile—hardly anyone knows you went to France."

"Didn’t the mentor submit my leave to the college? The college leadership should know."

Ye Qiu said.

"I wouldn’t know. You’d better ask your mentor about it."

Reaching the hot pot restaurant, Ye Qiu, Li Qianqian, Liu Lingxiu, Luo Yang, and the others went inside and sat down.

Just like last time, they ordered one clear soup base and one spicy soup base, along with an assortment of side dishes.

"Ye Qiu, didn’t you say you’d be in France for a month this time?"

Li Qianqian asked again.

Even Luo Yang and the others were curious. Why had Ye Qiu suddenly returned? Was it because of the underwear thief incident?

"Something came up."

Ye Qiu glanced at Ning Yun, who was sitting across from him. This kid likely had no idea yet. He was obviously one of the Ning Family, and this time, Ye Qiu had returned early because of problems with the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant that only he could handle.

But with so many people present, Ye Qiu didn’t want to say too much.

Li Qianqian didn’t press further either.

They chatted for a while, and soon the waitress brought out the clear soup and spicy broth. Li Shen also ordered a crate of beer.

"If you guys drink, can you still play games later?"

"Not tonight."

Zhu Zhiming laughed.

...

By around 8 PM, Ye Qiu and the group had eaten their fill and finally finished the meal.

Initially, Ye Qiu planned to go for a walk with Liu Lingxiu and Li Qianqian, but then thought about Zhou Wenting at his home. Was she still at the villa or back at her mother Wang Yulian’s place?

"Lingshow, Qianqian, I’m heading back to the villa."

"What about tomorrow?"

Li Qianqian asked.

"Back to school for classes, of course."

"Then why are you in such a rush to go home tonight?"

"Someone’s at home. Zhou Family’s fourth daughter came with me to France, and now she’s still at the villa. I need to take her home."

Li Qianqian naturally knew Ye Qiu was referring to Zhou Wenting from the Zhou Dabao Jewelry Group.

The first time Ye Qiu went to France, Zhou Wenting had accompanied him then as well.

Surprisingly, the second time, it was also Zhou Wenting who went along. If anyone argued that nothing was going on between them, Li Qianqian wouldn’t believe it for a second.

Li Qianqian didn’t say anything, but Liu Lingxiu felt somewhat uncomfortable. She had thought Ye Qiu went to France alone since she couldn’t go with him, only to find out another woman had accompanied him.

"Zhou Fourth Miss speaks French, so she went to translate for me."

Ye Qiu explained briefly.

Neither Liu Lingxiu nor Li Qianqian fully believed that Ye Qiu only needed a translator.

After dropping the two girls off at the female dormitory, Ye Qiu got into his car. Along the way, other female students gave him odd looks, as if they believed he was the underwear thief.

Looks like I need to catch that thief soon!