In the wonton shop, Tang Bingyao didn't lie to Lin Feng.
In the past six months or so, she had indeed been in constant contact with the girl who was like her best friend on the other side of the ocean.
Basically, the interval between their conversations would be as short as three to five days, and as long as more than a week. However, once they started chatting, they would often chat for a long time. Furthermore, the girl on the other side of the ocean was extremely considerate. She would choose to chat during the daytime in China, trying her best to ensure that the conversation between the two wouldn't take up the girl's rest time.
Under such circumstances, Tang Bingyao would occasionally feel apologetic and worried. Every time it was daytime in China, it would be nighttime or even late at night in the UK time zone. Would Steamed Bun, who was already a patient, be able to take it?
But every time she mentioned this worry to her best friend, the girl would always smile and say in a relaxed and cheerful tone, "It's okay, I'm fine." Then, she would lightly mention it and continue to change the topic.
Most of the topics that the two of them talked about revolved around their daily lives.
For example, it was always raining in Manchester.
Occasionally, the sun would shine, and when the weather was good, the azaleas would bloom, creating a beautiful scenery.
Or, when the girls in China were studying abroad, they would complain that there were always a lot of boys harassing them.
Then, Tang Bingyao would laugh.
"Tang Tang, you're so pretty. If I were you, I'd be moved too. It's only natural that you have suitors at school. That's something to be happy about."
Tang Bingyao blushed and protested, "I'm not happy. It's so annoying."
Tang Bingyao said mischievously, "Oh … it's because you have someone you like."
At this point in the conversation, the same joke had been made countless times in the past. But every time the girl heard it, her face would turn as red as blood, and she would even stutter, "N-no … no …"
In fact, both girls were well aware of the situation.
Tang Bingyao didn't continue to make fun of Tang Bingyao. She naturally changed the topic and talked about something else.
Of course, intentionally or unintentionally, Tang Bingyao's matter would always be brought up in their conversation.
On the other hand, he pretended to ask casually.
On the other side, the other girl was also smart and meticulous. She understood that her best friend was actually very concerned about the recent news of a certain person in the country. She did not expose her, but seriously answered all the things that the girl was concerned about.
"That's right. Lin Feng has been dragging everyone to look for internet cafes all over Shanghai to challenge them."
"After saving up enough money, he finally found his former teammate in an internet cafe under the Mountain Club – Li Shiyi, you know him too, right?"
"Yeah, I completed the mission very smoothly."
"Also, Sister Xiao Wu, Number One, and Number Three have returned to China. They have been helping a few LPL teams prepare for the finals."
"Lin Feng has also been a sparring partner for the past two days."
"It feels very tiring, but Lin Feng said it feels pretty good. He even called me along to gain some combat experience …"
"By the way, there's going to be a three-team training in two days. The teams participating in the finals are going to gather together for a final exchange."
So far, this was the most recent phone conversation between the girl and her best friend on the other side of the ocean.
In fact, every conversation in the past six months had more or less the same content.
Of course.
It was not that Tang Bingyao had not asked about her best friend's current condition on the other side of the ocean, but she did not know how to bring this topic up to the table. Therefore, every time she asked about it on the phone, the girl herself would be a little hesitant.
At the same time, as long as she talked about her own illness, the girl on the other end of the phone would always speak in a brisk tone, simply talking about it in a few sentences, as if she did not even care about her own illness at all.
After repeating this a few times, Tang Bingyao unconsciously put this matter aside.
She subconsciously felt that Steamed Bun was probably really fine. He would definitely gradually get better after resting and recuperating in a place like England.
But until today.
Until tonight.
When she dialed the number, there was no reply. Coupled with Lin Feng's previous words and the strange reactions of the seniors in the Soaring Dragon Esports Arena, Tang Bingyao could not help but feel a strong sense of unease and worry.
Even if he did not reply to Lin Feng's message … Steamed Bun would definitely not ignore her call so easily.
Then …
What the hell is going on?
She forcefully suppressed the anxiety and uneasiness in her heart and dialed the number again. However, no one picked up after dialing, causing the girl's mood to become even more frantic.
What should I do?
What should I do?
The first thing she thought of was to contact the seniors, but the problem was that she did not have their contact information, and it was even more impossible for her to ask Lin Feng for it.
Is there really no way to find out the truth?
The anxious Tang Bingyao was completely unable to sit still. She began to pace back and forth in her small room anxiously, but suddenly thought of something. She hurriedly picked up her phone and dialed another number.
She had to tell Sister Xue that Lin Feng seemed to be suspicious of Steamed Bun.
She had previously told Sister Xue about Steamed Bun's condition, but in this kind of situation, she absolutely could not let Lin Feng find out the truth from Sister Xue. Otherwise, all her efforts to hide it would be for naught.
The call connected.
And this phone call … It was a coincidence that he had found the right person.
Because the call had just been picked up, Tang Bingyao hurriedly explained the situation on her side. On the other end of the line, Su Xue was silent for a moment, then spoke with great difficulty.
"Don't worry about it. I definitely won't tell Lin Feng.
But … "
"I also have a piece of news to let you know."
"Steamed Bun —"
… …
There was no need for any more words.
Because no matter who it was, after hearing the truth, their reaction would be exactly the same.
On the other end of the line, Tang Bingyao felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Even the phone in her hand trembled so much that she almost dropped it on the bed. "Steamed Bun … How?!"
She was clearly just happily chatting with her on the phone a few days ago.
How could …
Something like this happen?!
On the other end of the line, Su Xue's voice was bitter. "It's true. I just met with Qiao Qiao this morning. I just received a call from her. Right now, Steamed Bun is still in the operating room. Your Xiao Wu and Senior Three have already left for the airport. The earliest flight is directly to England."
Everything had an explanation.
Tang Bingyao mumbled in a daze. "No wonder … those seniors left in such a hurry in the eSports arena …"
No wonder.
Lin Feng didn't receive a reply to his message.
And when she dialed the number just now, no one answered.
So that's how it is.
On the other side of the phone, Su Xue seemed to have sensed that the girl on the other side of the phone was at a loss and confused. After receiving the news, she was much calmer than the girl on the other side of the phone. She said in a deep voice,
She said in a low voice, "Tang Tang, don't worry.
Pack up tomorrow and try to rush to England tomorrow night to check on Steamed Bun's condition … "
As she spoke, a sound suddenly came from the other end of the line. It sounded like a key being unlocked. Before Tang Bingyao could subconsciously ask, Su Xue on the other end of the line spoke in a hurried tone.
"Okay, let's not talk about it for now.
Lin Feng should be home by now.
Anyway, remember to keep this a secret from Lin Feng! "
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