While Beichuan Si was busy contacting Gangye Yoshiko, Shen Gu Mirai and Beichuan Lin had made new progress on the other end.

"I'm really sorry, Miss Shen Gu, that you have to accompany me around the Kyubei Festival."

Beichuan Lin apologized as he looked at Shen Gu Mirai.

"There's no need to worry, Auntie Beichuan. Since Sister Liangzi entrusted you to me, it is only natural that I play the role of a guide," Shen Gu Mirai replied with a smile.

While Shen Gu Mirai was giving her response, Beichuan Lin was carefully examining her expression.

There wasn't a hint of displeasure on her face; instead, she seemed genuinely happy to lead the way.

This young girl was so kind!

A warmth swelled within Beichuan Lin's heart.

Earlier, when she had requested, "I suddenly feel like wandering around the Kyubei Festival, can Class 2-A wait a bit before we go over?" Shen Gu Mirai had instantly agreed.

This young girl seemed not to mind the trouble at all.

So keen on helping others...

Beichuan Lin had already labeled Shen Gu Mirai as 'helpful' in her heart.

Good!

On the surface, Shen Gu Mirai's smile remained unchanged, but in reality, she was so delighted that she nearly wanted to jump for joy.

No good! Must keep my smile under control! Don't smile too much! Act natural! More naturally!

She suppressed her expression, all the while a tune was playing in her mind.

By now, everything was under her control. Beichuan Lin had completely fallen into the trap, and all that remained was for her to progressively reveal her charm as a girl and her genuinely good nature.

As long as she showed these qualities to Beichuan Lin, everything would be just fine.

Yes.

Shen Gu Mirai had everything planned out.

She had even fully considered the possibility of encountering Beichuan Si midway.

The places she was now leading Beichuan Lin to were generally far from Class 2-A; it was highly unlikely that Beichuan Si would show up there.

With that in mind, Shen Gu Mirai turned her head to Beichuan Lin and suggested, "Speaking of which, there's a club activity that I really want to see being performed at the gymnasium. I wonder if Auntie Beichuan would be interested... Our school's clubs are all performing there."

"Club performances...?"

Beichuan Lin blinked.

She distinctly remembered that her daughter, Beichuan Hui Li, had joined the Art Club at Kyubei High School.

In that case, she should be able to see her perform on stage.

Her daughter, who had always been rather serious and diligent... what had she become after not seeing her for one or two months?

Beichuan Lin was also curious, and she nodded at Shen Gu Mirai, saying, "That sounds interesting, please take me there."

"Alright."

Shen Gu Mirai's smile grew even brighter.

At this point, everything was proceeding according to her plan.

Beichuan Lin would surely want to check on Beichuan Hui Li, thus heading to the gymnasium.

And depending on Beichuan Lin's reaction, Shen Gu Mirai could immediately devise a counterstrategy.

The first possibility was that Beichuan Lin couldn't resist and would recognize Beichuan Hui Li on sight.

Facing this possibility, Shen Gu Mirai only needed to adjust her tactics accordingly. She could also feign surprise and exclaim, "You are Mr. Temple's mother?" Thereafter, it would be up to Beichuan Hui Li to speak in her favor.

She hadn't been treating Beichuan Hui Li, her sister-in-law, unfairly. The impression she had made was always positive, and it was unlikely that she would speak ill of her in front of Beichuan Lin.

The second possibility was that Beichuan Lin would suppress the urge to recognize Beichuan Hui Li.

Facing this reaction from Beichuan Lin, Shen Gu Mirai could go straight to praising the performance of Beichuan Hui Li on stage.

Exactly!

What parent doesn't like others praising their son or daughter?

Use this to boost favorability once more!

Thus, regardless of how Beichuan Lin reacted, Shen Gu Mirai had a comprehensive strategy ready; this was Shen Gu Mirai's intricate planning.

With this in mind, Shen Gu Mirai led Beichuan Lin towards the direction of the gymnasium.

On the other side—

Beichuan Si's call to Gangye Yoshiko finally went through.

Gangye Yoshiko, munching on something, could be heard clearly on the other end.

After a moment, Gangye Yoshiko swallowed her food, slightly surprised, and said, "Beichuan? Why do you have time to call me?"

In response to Gangye Yoshiko's inquiry, Beichuan Si, unfazed, said, "Why don't you check your surroundings? Is there anything missing?"

"Um? Check for missing items?" Gangye Yoshiko threw the paper box into the trash can and oddly patted her pockets around her.

The next moment.

"Where is my officer's badge?!"

She finally realized.

"..." Beichuan Si.

This person, when not working, was indeed like this: forgetful and lax.

"Your officer's badge is here with me," Beichuan Si said calmly.

"..." Gangye Yoshiko.

Gangye Yoshiko fell silent.

But soon, she awkwardly asked, "Where are you, Beichuan?"

"At Entrance B, you should be able to find Area B if you have a simple map," Beichuan Si replied succinctly.

Hearing Beichuan Si's response, Gangye Yoshiko quickly scanned her surroundings.

And she actually found the simple map sign erected by Kyubei High School.

Area B was marked in light yellow, not far from here; she could quickly get there.

Gangye Yoshiko was not directionally challenged and naturally recognized the way.

She exchanged a few more words with Beichuan Si before hanging up, determined to walk over to him.

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