Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 253: The Girl Next Door

Chapter 253: Chapter 253: The Girl Next Door

In a foreign city, the streets were lined with classical architecture, full of charm and culture where one can get a feel of the past centuries.

Leng Le decided to take a break and bought a ticket to visit Liu Yao. They were chatting and eating on the street side.

The two Eastern beauties had skin as fair as Western women, combined with their good looks, naturally attracted many glances, and passersby couldn’t help but take a few more looks.

"Old classmate, I never imagined you’d come to see me. I was getting so bored." Liu Yao was pleased. She had been in this city for a while without making any friends, and it was particularly dull to stroll around alone.

Surprised, Leng Le asked: "Really, it’s been almost a month, haven’t you made any new friends? What about your roommates?"

"Don’t mention it, I don’t live in a dormitory. My father arranged a house for me." Liu Yao wouldn’t mind living in the cramped dorms, in college she shared a room with Leng Le which helped her make new friends faster.

However, for safety reasons, Liu Zhendong arranged a place for Liu Yao where bodyguards could also live and installed a surveillance and alarm system to ensure Liu Yao’s safety to the greatest extent.

Although the big boss didn’t say anything, Liu Zhendong still felt it necessary to have a contingency plan. He arranged for Liu Yao to travel abroad as soon as possible, in a different identity, to a place unknown to anyone. He also changed her phone number.

But Liu Yao trusted Leng Le very much and gave her the contact information. So Leng Le visited under the guise of relaxation and visiting her good sister.

The two bodyguards sitting next to them were retired military personnel. Liu Yao’s father had hired a foreign security company for a big price to ensure Liu Yao’s safety. Moreover, the pair of bodyguards were husband and wife.

Leng Le naturally noticed that the couple always followed Liu Yao, so she asked: "Who are these two who seem to be following you?"

Liu Yao smiled helplessly and shrugged: "They are here to protect me, hired by my father. He said it isn’t very safe abroad."

"That’s true, speaking of safety, our country is much better." Leng Le agreed, secretly wondering: "I don’t know how strong these bodyguards are, whether Hai and his guys are capable of pulling it off."

Then, Liu Yao asked about Leng Le’s life: "How come you came alone this time? Why didn’t you bring Gu Fan with you? Don’t you like younger men anymore?"

Leng Le smiled: "No, I just need some personal space, and I don’t want anyone to disturb our girls’ night out."

"Indeed, these men don’t get it." Liu Yao laughed and then invited Leng Le to see where she was staying.

However, the two bodyguards disagreed: "The place where Liu Yao stays must be kept a secret, it cannot be disclosed to anyone. These were Liu Zhendong’s orders."

But Liu Yao was insistent, expressing complete trust in Leng Le, insisting on showing her where she was living.

In the end, the bodyguards, unable to persuade Liu Yao, agreed to this request and drove Liu Yao and Leng Le to the house, which was not too far from the city centre.

"This house is big." Leng Le pretended to be surprised, then entered to take a look at Liu Yao’s invitation.

While chatting, Leng Le learned from Liu Yao that the couple of bodyguards were retired soldiers, just like Hai. Thus, Hai’s military strength doesn’t have much of an advantage; it might be a bit troublesome to deal with Liu Yao.

However, Leng Le felt she still had a chance of winning. After all, Hai brought a team with him, giving him an advantage in terms of numbers.

Leng Le also learned that Yuan Cheng would be back soon. When that happens, they would be like a newlywed couple, and she was sure they’d be overjoyed making up for lost time.

Hearing Leng Le’s teasing words, Liu Yao laughingly rebuked: "You’re annoying."

While the two women were chatting and laughing, a bus stopped at the door, and a high-school-looking girl got off the bus. She was listening to her earphones, walking rhythmically and occasionally dancing. She headed towards the house next door.

Leng Le casually asked: "Is she your neighbor? She seems just like us."

Liu Yao nodded in reply: "Yes, she’s also from our country, the daughter of a father who works here. She’s come to study. I’ve seen her several times. The girl is pretty and lively, I’ve always wanted to have such a sister."

At this time, the high school girl was taking out her keys to open the door, and suddenly she seemed to sense something. She turned back to see Liu Yao and Leng Le standing by the window of the next house. Their eyes met, leaving the two women somewhat stunned.

The high school girl didn’t feel awkward at all and waved hello with a smile, diffusing the awkward atmosphere. Leng Le and Liu Yao also responded with smiles.

For some reason, Leng Le felt a little uneasy seeing the high school girl and couldn’t help but ask: "What do you think, Liu Yao? Have you been in contact with your neighbor?"

Liu Yao shook her head and made a bitter face: "My father is too strict. He won’t let me have contact with anyone. I just go between the school and home. And my bodyguards are very diligent in watching me."

Upon hearing this, Leng Le couldn’t help but laugh: "Your father is doing it for your own good. Just endure it a little longer. Once you complete your studies and return home, I’ll throw you a grand party to welcome you back."

"That’ll be when pigs fly." Liu Yao made a desperate expression, she knew why she was here. There were some things that she needed to resolve before she could return.

Leng Le knew this too but pretended to be very puzzled: "What’s up? You’re the first person I’ve seen who’s so upset about studying abroad. Is it that unhappy? I’m here to accompany you, and your husband will also be here soon."

"Thank you, my best friend." Liu Yao couldn’t help but hug Leng Le, her face showing gratitude, then she said: "I really hope that the people I love the most, my best friends, can always stay by my side."

Leng Le could feel Liu Yao’s friendship and trust in her, but she could not be swayed by emotions. She hardened her heart; she had to complete her mission, Liu Yao had to disappear.

However, on the surface, Leng Le still pretended to be pleased: "All right then, I’ll stay a few more days with you. Whenever I have time after this, I’ll visit you. But you have to reimburse me for the plane ticket."

"No problem. Just a plane ticket, no big deal." Liu Yao agreed to this happily, accepting it. In her eyes, having a friend like Leng Le was rare in life.

Leng Le stayed there for five days before bidding goodbye to Liu Yao. After that, it would be Yuan Cheng’s turn to take over.