RPAGF Chapter 229 Roses Don't Need to Grow Tall
Chapter 229 Roses Don't Need to Grow Tall
[Task: Find the source of pollution]
[Synopsis: A peculiar pollutant has appeared within the territory of Shilu, which cannot be detected by conventional chemical methods. Therefore, extraordinary individuals have been dispatched to various suspicious locations to investigate and collect evidence...]
[Duration: Three days]
【可疑地点：1.石蕗大学、2.龟友百货、3.电视塔、4.南湾、5、玉川河。】
[Operators: Jiang Ling, codename "Cardboard Box"; Shangguan Yunque, codename "Medicine Joy".]
The core content of the task details sent by Bureau 749 is roughly as follows.
……
The taxi drove smoothly along the wet streets.
The windshield wipers swung rhythmically from side to side, wiping away the rain streaks on the glass.
"Um...can I call you Brother Ling?"
Shangguan Yunque turned to the side, his round, bright amber eyes staring intently at Jiang Ling in the passenger seat.
His tone was cautiously ingratiating.
"Whatever."
"Hmm, that's so cold~ Aren't we friends?"
"This is how I treat my friends."
She puffed out her chubby cheeks, muttered something under her breath, but showed no sign of discouragement, and leaned forward again:
"Hehe, okay, then Brother Ling, how about Yun Que buys you ice cream later? I have a coupon for Mai Dang Dang! Second one half price!"
"No."
"Is Brother Ling a student at Shilu University? That's amazing..."
"Um."
"How about you show her around the university campus while you're at it? Okay? I'd like to know what Brother Ling's daily life is like."
"oh."
The taxi came to a steady stop at the main entrance of Shilu University.
The driver glanced at Jiang Ling, who was being perfunctory the whole time, in the rearview mirror, then looked at the girl with delighted eyes. Feeling a pang of jealousy, he said irritably:
"Hey, we've arrived. The total price is 35000 yen."
"I'll pay!" Shangguan Yunque quickly flashed his payment QR code. "Scan me!"
The driver's face darkened further, his frustration almost overflowing.
If we're not brothers, why should we?
She's a pretty, delicate little girl who takes the initiative to start conversations with you and cares about you. She's practically the ideal girlfriend in the eyes of 90% of men, and you just treat her like this?
You're such a irresponsible man!
The driver steeled himself, staring straight at Jiang Ling, and snorted:
"Heh, a grown man like you can't let a little girl pay for the taxi fare, can you?"
Before Jiang Ling could even speak, Shangguan Yunque exploded.
She puffed out her cute little chubby cheeks, glared fiercely at the driver, and angrily raised her voice:
"Why are you saying so much! Hurry up and scan!"
"I just clearly said I was paying, are you deaf?!"
Driver: (Ｔ▽Ｔ)
"No, young lady, I'm speaking up for you! He..."
"What's it to you! Mind your own business!"
This moment.
The arrogance of the only heiress from Nanshan Village in the remote southern border region was on full display. Her overbearing and protective demeanor frightened the driver into instantly shutting up, quickly scanning the QR code, and repeatedly apologizing with a smile.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was too talkative."
……
"What? We can't go back to the university lab? Why?"
As soon as the taxi stopped at the traffic light, Yan Youyou received a call from Shen Yue.
She huddled in the back seat, hugging her knees, her voice full of frustration.
Shen Yue stared at the monitor screen, which showed the locations of Jiang Ling and Shangguan Yunque.
They're on their way to Shilu University, so how could they possibly let Youyou go with them?
If those three were to run into each other, her experiment would be ruined.
"Then where should I go?" Yan Youyou asked, feeling frustrated.
Shen Yue stared at the map for a while, then, remembering that she owned a property near Kameda Department Store, she said:
"Turn around and go to Guiyou Department Store."
"Huh? We have to cross half the city, right?"
"Come."
"..."
"I see."
She turned to the side, leaned against the car window, and looked towards the gate of Shilu University not far away.
Just then, a familiar, beautiful blond man flashed past the car.
My view was then blocked by a passing dump truck.
"never mind……"
She gently shook her head, looked away, and said to the driver, "Sir, could you please change the destination to Guiyou Department Store?"
……
The sky remained overcast, and a light drizzle continued to fall, carrying a faint, cloyingly sweet scent.
Jiang Ling took a sniff. It smelled a bit strange, but it didn't seem to be harmful. Maybe it was just waste gas emitted by some unscrupulous chemical plants that caused acid rain?
The rooftop of the main teaching building of Shilu University.
A breeze carrying raindrops blew by, bringing a touch of coolness.
The two of them, holding the same black umbrella, began their investigation from the edge of the rooftop, gradually descending downwards.
"This place is perfect for couples to have lunch together, just like in some Japanese anime/school romance dramas," Shangguan Yunque said, a hint of slyness and nervousness flashing in his eyes. He smoothly changed the subject, asking:
"Um, Brother Ling, have you ever been in a relationship? Do you have a girlfriend now?"
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Jiang Ling rubbed his chin and turned to stare at her.
He didn't speak.
"Um... what's wrong, Brother Ling..." Shangguan Yunque lowered his head, embarrassed, and said, "I'm sorry for asking such a private question..."
"A rose need not grow tall; its lover will bend down."
"Huh?"
"Let's go, there doesn't seem to be any fluctuation of spiritual energy here."
Watching his departing figure, Shangguan Yunque's heart raced, and he thought:
"Does Brother Ling mean... when you meet someone you like, you don't need to pursue them relentlessly; the right person will come eventually?"
Looking up again, he had already walked quite a distance, and Shangguan Yunque hurriedly followed:
"Wait for me, Brother Ling!"