Crown of Silence

Chapter 331 Bon voyage

Although he was well prepared, Ye Qingxuan couldn't help being startled when the people from the fifth department came to the door.

"Richard?"

He looked at the senior who had just graduated this year in astonishment and was said to have returned to his hometown: "Why is it you?"

"Well, do you remember this name?"

'Richard' was still wearing a black uniform, with a strange smile on his face: "Then call me Richard. Mr. M asked me to give this to you... You see, as I said, we are quite destined. "

"..."

Ye Qingxuan was speechless for a while: As a result, the people in the school rules enforcement team are all reserve members of the fifth organization! Maxwell's mind is really unpredictable.

He couldn't even imagine that a student organization in a musician's college had anything to do with the fifth department...

Then, less than ten minutes after Richard left, someone else came to the door. Ye Qingxuan, who was hurriedly packing his luggage, opened the door with a torn sweater on his head, and then froze on the spot:

"Uncle Seton?"

Behind the door, the burly man who almost blocked the scenery measured himself, pointed to the carriage behind him, and motioned for him to get in.

The boss invites you.

-

"I heard you're going to Auschwitz?"

Opposite Ye Qingxuan, the middle-aged fat man who had changed beyond recognition showed a kind smile.

Seriously, brother, who are you?

Is this Hermes? It turns out that there is that handsome young man! Boss, I don’t study well, so don’t lie to me!

"Oh, you don't recognize me anymore? It seems that I have changed quite a lot."

Hermes touched the beard stubble on his chin and chuckled: "Don't worry, I've been growing a little fast recently, and it should be fixed soon."

"..."

Ye Qingxuan couldn't hold back his anger and could only sigh: "Boss, what are you doing?"

"Didn't I just say that? I heard that you are going to Auschwitz?"

Ye Qingxuan was dumbfounded, "I only found out about it an hour ago. Boss, you heard about it pretty quickly."

"Don't worry about all the details."

Hermes took out the checkbook issued by the Order and wrote a long list of numbers to him: "Since you are going to Auschwitz, why not help me bring money there on the way. I also sponsored an out-of-school student there. child……"

"Boss, can we talk about business?" Ye Qingxuan's expression was complicated.

"This is business."

Hermes looked serious: "Just go over there and take a look for me. After all, when you get there, you're going to study some crappy books, right? There are a lot of them in your free time!

Just take care of that little girl for me. If nothing happens to her, you don't need to worry about her. Just keep the extra money and spend it yourself.

For your convenience, I’ve even booked a first-class cabin on tomorrow’s luxury cruise for you! "

Ye Qingxuan was stunned for a long time, and sighed a little: "I misunderstood, I didn't expect it. It's the first time I see you, boss, caring so much about other people's affairs."

"How can you count others!"

Hermes became entangled, looked at the sky and sighed: "That can be regarded as...my daughter, right?"

"puff!"

Ye Qingxuan spit out a sip of black tea: "What's yours?"

"It's just a joke, don't take it seriously."

Hermes whistled and raised his hand: "Come on, Seton, see off the guests!

You see, you don’t know any manners at all. Your sweater is still on someone’s head, so you drag them over. What will you do if you delay their packing? "

Ye Qingxuan sighed and finally had the time to pull off the sweater on his head.

Sure enough, I haven't worn it for a long time and it's a bit too small...

At the end of the day, Hermes sent him to the door and asked, seemingly unintentionally: "By the way, do you still have that pocket watch with you?"

Ye Qingxuan was stunned for a moment and looked down at his chest. The double snake timepiece ticked softly.

——

Dinner, a restaurant outside the school, a party to celebrate Ciel's discharge from hospital.

Xiaer, who had just been discharged from the hospital, devoured it like a hungry ghost. When Ye Qingxuan arrived belatedly, his portion was almost eaten.

After hearing that Ye Qingxuan was assigned the task, Abraham nodded: "Since it is an assignment from the association, it also values ​​you. I will go back tonight to prepare relevant interpretation materials and books. You can read it on the way."

"Want to go out?"

Bai Xi squeezed over: "Where are you going?"

"Auschwitz is a small place, but things are urgent. We have to leave tomorrow."

After hearing Ye Qingxuan's words, Bai Xi was suddenly confused: "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I haven't packed my luggage yet."

"I can go alone." Ye Qingxuan knocked on her forehead: "You have failed so many classes and still want to run around? Make up your credits first."

"oh."

Bai Xi lowered his head and stopped talking.

Soon, she put down her knife and fork: "I'm full."

Without waiting for the others, she stood up and left, and there was a slamming sound at the door.

Beside the dining table, Lao Fei, who was chewing on a big bone stick, looked at the direction she was leaving, then looked at Ye Qingxuan, shook his head with disdain, picked up the bone, and ran away.

Ciel let out a sigh, his mouth was stuffed with meat, and he was almost out of breath from laughing. Ye Qingxuan looked at the teacher for help, but the teacher could only spread his hands and express his helplessness.

"..."

Ye Qingxuan sighed, stood up and chased after him.

After following him all the way to the small building of the Department of Music and History, Bai Xi ran into the room and slammed the door. Ye Qingxuan organized some serious words and was about to knock on the door, but only heard a click and locked it.

"Bai Xi?" Ye Qingxuan knocked on the door: "Bai Xi?"

"There's no one inside!"

A voice came from behind the door.

Ye Qingxuan stood at the door and thought for a while, then moved a chair and two books over: I don't believe your door can't be opened! If you can, don't open the door all night!

Then Bai Xi did not open the door all night.

According to the textbook, a good girl should not open the door for a man at night. Bai Xi is a good girl. She won’t open the door if she doesn’t want to. If there is no one inside, there must be no one...

Anyway, nothing to say all night.

The next day, when Ye Qingxuan left, he waited at the entrance of the college for a long time, but Bai Xi did not come to see him off.

"Maybe she's angry that you didn't take her out to play, right?" Charles patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, the anger will subside in a few days, and she might forget about it when you come back. "

"hope so."

Ye Qingxuan scratched his face in embarrassment, dragged a box, saluted, and boarded the carriage.

——

But after arriving at the dock, he found that there was someone unexpected waiting for him.

On an unmarked black carriage, from the driving position, the driver raised the brim of his hat, looked at the boy, and smiled - it was Maxwell.

Although I don’t know what kind of nerve this guy got and dressed up as a coachman, Ye Qingxuan has long been used to Mr. Principal’s elusive mind.

"Hey, are you here to see me off?"

"not me."

Maxwell shook his head and threw something over, "This is for you."

The small box was very heavy. Ye Qingxuan opened it and found a small black velvet bag inside. The bag contained cured tobacco, which smelled valuable. What caught his attention was what was next to the bag.

A familiar meerschaum pipe.

Under the observation of silent eyes, the meerschaum pipe is filled with light, which is particularly beautiful.

Ye Qingxuan was stunned and looked up at him. Maxwell smiled and pursed his lips towards the car behind him: "She thinks this is very suitable for you."

In the carriage, a delicate silhouette can be seen faintly.

"……your Highness?"

Ye Qingxuan was confused and looked back at him: "Hey! Old ghost, can you..."

Maxwell looked away: "His Royal Highness directly used His Majesty's authority to access your files. You can't blame me for this."

Ye Qingxuan raised his hand expressionlessly and showed him the Jiuxiao ring in his hand: "Principal, when you lie, can you at least shield your feelings?"

Maxwell suddenly felt embarrassed and patted his head:

"Sorry, forgot."

"Maxwell... If I had to believe you, I would have been tricked to death by you a long time ago."

"It won't do you any harm anyway."

Not only did Maxwell not feel embarrassed at all, but he also extended his hand in a matter-of-fact manner: "They came early in the morning, worked so hard to see you off, and even brought gifts. Are you going to let them go back empty-handed?

Where's your return gift? "

"..."

Ye Qingxuan was silent for a moment, groped around on his body, and finally took off a defensive wrist wheel and put it in his hand. "Although it is unlucky, this is the only thing I can take out of my body at the moment. It has saved me many times and means a lot to me."

"You are really a disgraceful guy."

Maxwell shook his head and sighed, glanced at his chest intentionally or unintentionally, and said in a meaningful tone: "Forget it, it's enough if you have the intention."

"Also, say sorry for me."

Ye Qingxuan said calmly: "——I have lost that thing a long time ago."

Maxwell was stunned. He looked down at Ye Qingxuan, and Ye Qingxuan was also looking at him. After staring at each other in silence for a long time, he looked away and sighed, a trace of regret flashing in his eyes.

"Have a nice trip, kid."

He said goodbye in unison and raised his whip.

The black carriage gradually went away, and the vague gaze from the carriage also disappeared with it.

-

Not far from the pier, on the roof of a shop, squatted a big golden retriever dog, looking in the direction of Ye Qingxuan from a distance.

Beside it, Bai Xi grabbed the branch and smeared it on the ground randomly. Hearing the whistle in the distance, she curled her lips and said, "Old Fei, is that guy gone?"

Lao Fei said "Wow", which means not yet.

Bai Xi turned around and saw the young man standing alone in the empty square in front of the ship. Beside him, the crew of the cruise ship looked bitter and seemed to be whispering something.

He was motionless.

The whistle sounded for the second time. He still didn't look like leaving, he just followed Lao Fei's direction, looked at Bai Xi, and waved. He remained motionless, as if waiting for something.

If you can't wait, you won't leave.

Bai Xi pouted, hummed twice, jumped down the ladder, and walked over reluctantly.

"What are you doing, refusing to leave?"

Bai Xi lowered his head and muttered impatiently: "Don't cause trouble to others."

This sentence is really not like her style. She has always played her own game and left others alone. Hearing her say this, Ye Qingxuan smiled:

"Waiting for you to send me off."

"oh."

Bai Xi raised his head and glanced at him, then looked back.

He just asked softly: "Do you want to spend the Winter Veil Festival outside?"

"It'll be quick."

Ye Qingxuan reached out and rubbed her hair: "There are still two months left. I will definitely come back before the winter ends."

Bai Xi broke away angrily and smoothed his white hair: "You don't have to tell me specifically."

"Sorry, I haven't been playing with you for a while. I'll bring you a gift when I come back."

"Oh." Bai Xi lowered his head.

Ye Qingxuan asked, "Then I'm leaving?"

"Oh." Bai Xi bit his lip and looked away.

Ye Qingxuan smiled, looked at her one last time, saluted and walked towards the ship. But when he stepped on the stairs, he heard a voice behind him: "Cousin!"

He turned around and saw the slender figure getting past the obstruction of the flight attendant and running over.

Before Ye Qingxuan could react, she opened her hands and hugged him gently.

“Bon voyage,” she said.

Ye Qingxuan was stunned, and soon he laughed:

"OK!"

——

With the roar of the whistle, the cruise ship slowly left the dock.

The white-haired girl on the dock and the golden retriever dog beside her gradually moved away until they could no longer be seen.

Ye Qingxuan stood at the bow of the ship, staring blankly at Avalon in the distance.

He came here with a box containing several thousand dollars, some clothes, and a dog. Those things were left behind in Avalon when he left.

It's really sad to think about it like this, but after all, I still have myself.

And a hug.

That's great.

Even if there are thousands of mountains and rivers ahead, you are not alone.