Chapter 073

Yan Jin continued to ask Yu Shu, “If we don’t make a move in this aspect, what other aspects can we start with?”

When it comes to imagination, Yan Jin is no match for Yu Shu. After all, Yu Shu is also a novelist, so he knows far more about the various plot twists that appear in novels than Yan Jin does.

“We can arrange for the protagonist to fall into the water,” Yu Shu enumerated as if reciting his family valuables. “Like those pavilions or bridges near the lake, as long as we tamper with them a little, making them less sturdy. The protagonist walks up and inadvertently falls into the water. And there’s no need for the supporting characters to make a move, which greatly reduces suspicion on the supporting characters.”

Yan Jin thought of the pavilion in the middle of the lake that she and Yu Shu had been frequenting recently, and understood.

If Song Qiong Shi wanted to make a move, she might choose to do it here.

At this point, Yu Shu finally noticed something was off. “Xiao Xiao [Escaping Little Pig], why are you suddenly asking these questions?”

Yan Jin had no intention of hiding it from Yu Shu and told him about her suspicions of Song Qiong Shi.

Yu Shu is not a fragile person who needs her protection and care all the time. Telling Yu Shu about this, even if the two of them don’t come up with a better strategy, can make Yu Shu more vigilant.

“I also think Song Qiong Shi might tamper with the pavilion in the middle of the lake,” Yu Shu said thoughtfully. “After all, we go there every day now to talk for a while. It’s the only time when we are alone from our classmates. Relatively speaking, it’s easier for them to make a move.”

[Although it’s not the first time, I’m still puzzled: doesn’t Yan Jin dislike talking to people? How come she talks with Yu Shu at the pavilion in the middle of the lake every day?] [Oh my god, it’s true that Yan Jin doesn’t like talking to people, but that doesn’t mean she’s immune to love.] [The one above the above, you must be single. Chatting with ordinary friends is not as interesting as talking with your boyfriend, hehe~]

“Yuan Yuan, you actually agree with my guess.” Yan Jin’s tone carried a hint of surprise. “I thought you would say I was overthinking.”

Yu Shu retorted, “When have I ever not believed what you said?”

Yan Jin thought of how Yu Shu would believe every word she said, and her eyes filled with laughter. She nodded slightly, “Indeed.”

“And I also believe in this face of mine.” Yu Shu looked a little smug. “A man as good-looking as me, you definitely can’t find a second one in the entire An Kingdom. How could she possibly give up on me so easily if she wants to hook up with someone outstanding?”

Yan Jin laughed and naturally pinched Yu Shu’s face. Then she got serious, “Anyway, we haven’t been to the swimming pool before, and we haven’t told anyone that we can swim. To be safe, let’s not go swimming recently.”

Qingsong Academy is not as rigid as Yan Jin and the others thought. In addition to horseback riding and archery classes, there is also a swimming pool built specifically for elective swimming classes.

It’s just that the two of them don’t like swimming very much, so they have never been to the swimming pool.

Just as Yan Jin and Yu Shu confirmed their countermeasures, Song Qiong Shi also finalized her plan.

As Yan Jin and the others had guessed, Song Qiong Shi indeed planned to tamper with the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

Knowing that Yan Jin was an obstacle, Song Qiong Shi deliberately sent someone to tamper with the pavilion in the middle of the lake where Yan Jin often went, to make the railing loose.

She had already asked around and found out that neither Yan Jin nor Yu Shu could swim.

The academy had swimming classes, but Yan Jin had never gone, not even once. When her classmates invited her, Yan Jin refused, saying that she couldn’t swim.

As for Yu Shu, although the academy’s swimming pool was divided into men’s and women’s sections, the swimming pool was outdoors. Even if everyone around was male, which man would dare to go swimming bare-chested in broad daylight?

Yan Jin and Yu Shu were in the habit of talking in the deserted pavilion in the middle of the lake after lunch, which gave Song Qiong Shi the opportunity to make her move.

On this day, Yan Jin and Yu Shu were talking in the pavilion in the middle of the lake. When they got excited, Yan Jin put her hand on the railing as usual.

As soon as she put her hand on it, Yan Jin felt something was off.

A gaze became scorching hot the moment she put her hand on the railing.

Yan Jin looked up, pretending to admire the scenery of the lake, and discreetly scanned the surroundings. On a small path not far away, she discovered a maid who was diligently sweeping fallen leaves.

She didn’t look up, sweeping very earnestly, but her body was trembling slightly.

Yan Jin glanced at the sky, quickly formed a plan in her mind, but still appeared calm on the surface. She rested her hand lightly on the railing and continued chatting with Yu Shu.