Then let the witch offer her loyalty

Now, it's her turn to take the initiative to write a letter to Chen Moxin.

Chapter 124 Code Name: Shadow Witch

Gu Qiaoqiao carefully put the gift box away and, filled with anticipation, ran towards the place where she and Chen Moxin had agreed to meet.

As evening falls, the setting sun loses its scorching heat and sinks towards the horizon with a gentle golden hue, reflecting and spreading out layers of rosy clouds across the sky.

Gu Qiaoqiao walked through the long corridor to the front courtyard, where she finally saw the boy who had been appearing in her dreams recently, bathed in the glow of the setting sun.

only...

He is not alone.

Chen Moxin was standing at the entrance of the Administration Bureau, with a girl with long white hair beside her.

The girl wore a pure white dress that matched her hair color. The hem of the dress gently brushed her ankles in the evening breeze. Sunlight filtered through the leaves and fell on her, making her jade-like skin seem to glow with a warm, moist light.

She was like a blooming white rose, swaying gently in the breeze, her crimson eyes reflecting the sunset, so beautiful that she seemed to belong to another world.

There is no such thing as a girl who is "clearly beautiful but doesn't know it".

When your appearance is different from others, even if you don't want to know, the attitudes of those around you will let you know.

Gu Qiaoqiao was a recognized beauty queen from high school to university. It would be a lie to say that she didn't know she was beautiful.

She knew she was beautiful, far more so than the average person.

But when she saw the white-haired girl next to Chen Moxin, Gu Qiaoqiao felt a sensation she had never experienced before in the first half of her life.

How can I describe that feeling...?

She wanted to hide.

Hide in a place where you and the other person won't be seen at the same time.

That feeling is called inferiority complex.

"Huh? Gu Qiaoqiao?"

Just then, a voice called out from behind.

Alexander, dressed in his casual clothes after get off work, appeared behind Gu Qiaoqiao without her noticing.

Alexander and Chen Moxin belong to the same hunter group. Gu Qiaoqiao has seen him frequently in the containment area over the past month, and the two have become acquainted over time.

"Zhongguo, you're off work."

"Yes, I heard you were transferred to free containment. Congratulations!"

"Thank you." Gu Qiaoqiao subconsciously tucked her wind-blown hair behind her ear and tentatively asked, "Zhongguo, who is that girl next to Xiao Chen?"

Alexander glanced over there: "Oh, her name is Luo Lingyou. She's from the court and is also our colleague."

"She's got quite a background. Her mother is the chief judge of the Trial Court, and she herself is the youngest full-time judge in the history of the Empire. She's only 18 years old this year, a true elite."

"Oh...that aura of hers is definitely not that of an ordinary person." Gu Qiaoqiao pursed her lips and asked, feigning gossip, "She and Xiao Chen seem to be very close."

Alexander only knew that Gu Qiaoqiao and Chen Moxin were classmates, but he didn't know about what happened between them during their school days, and he couldn't understand the deeper meaning behind this question.

He said with some emotion, "Of course, it's not just good. Let me tell you, Luo Lingyou never talks to anyone except for work-related matters, he only revolves around Brother Chen."

"Brother Chen is the same. He teases her all the time, and he's been picking her up and dropping her off at get off work every day lately. All the male colleagues in the bureau are so jealous, they're really envious."

Alexander rambled on about how Chen Moxin and Luo Lingyou usually got along, while Gu Qiaoqiao listened silently, her eyes fixed on the boy and girl in the sunset.

Luo Lingyou's white dress swayed in the wind, a strand of her long hair was blown across her delicate face, and there was a hint of youthful innocence in her eyes as she looked at Chen Moxin. Chen Moxin smiled back at her, gently tucking her disheveled hair behind her ear, her smile full of tenderness.

The scene was so beautiful that it seemed as if the whole world had quieted down, leaving only the two figures silently imprinted in the brilliant but fleeting afterglow.

Like a perfect oil painting, if any one of them is missing, or if they are separated by even the slightest distance, the painting will feel ruined.

Only when the two of them stand in a position that is neither too close nor too distant, like this, can they achieve that natural sense of harmony.

After a while, a car stopped not far from the two of them, and Luo Lingyou waved goodbye to Chen Moxin.

Even though it was summer, she stubbornly opened the car window after getting in and leaned against it, gazing longingly at Chen Moxin.

Chen Moxin smiled and watched her leave until the car disappeared into the sunset.

"Qiaoqiao, I'll be going now."

"...Okay, bye-bye."

Gu Qiaoqiao waved goodbye to Alexander and walked towards Chen Moxin.

"Xiao Chen."

Chen Moxin turned to look at her: "You're here. Let's go get your birthday cake first."

Gu Qiaoqiao nodded gently: "Okay."

Today is Gu Qiaoqiao's birthday, and Chen Moxin ordered an 8-inch birthday cake for her.

When Gu Qiaoqiao opened it at home, she realized that he had actually made it by hand at the cake shop during his lunch break that day.

To be honest, Chen Moxin's skills are still quite different from those of professional cake decorators.

When the cake box was opened, Gu Qiaoqiao saw the little animal with a crooked nose and slanted eyes, and its whole body was light pink. She praised it politely, saying, "Xiao Chen, the little pig you made is so cute."

Chen Moxin said, "Thank you for the compliment, but this is a rabbit."

A burst of laughter immediately filled the restaurant.

That evening, Uncle Gu and Aunt Fan prepared a very sumptuous meal, and the family ate and chatted, spending a happy night together.

After dinner, Chen Moxin suggested to Gu Qiaoqiao, "Let's go to the amusement park."

Gu Qiaoqiao blinked: "Hmm...going to the amusement park so late at night?"

Chen Moxin smiled and said, "It's only 7:30 now, it's not late, and amusement parks are more fun at night. It's your birthday, you don't want to go to bed early, do you?"

Gu Qiaoqiao thought about it and smiled happily: "Okay, I'll tell my parents."

When a daughter goes out alone with a man at night, parents should, in principle, give her some advice.

But since the other party was Chen Moxin, Uncle Gu and Aunt Fan were extremely relieved, even more so than if they had gone with her themselves.

The two left the residential area and drove to Twin City Happy Valley amusement park.

At night, the amusement park is filled with brightly lit lights, resembling a starry river scattered across the earth. Cartoon characters dressed as mascots wave and hug visitors everywhere, their laughter and music creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Wow! It's so lively today!

Looking at the dreamlike amusement park, Gu Qiaoqiao stretched out her arms to the sky like a child and kept spinning around.

"Xiao Chen!" she suddenly called out in their direction.

Chen Moxin looked over and heard a "click" sound. Gu Qiaoqiao took a snapshot of him with her phone, then playfully stuck out her tongue and skipped away.

Chen Moxin chased after her, jokingly saying, "Hey, are you any good at taking pictures? Don't make me look like that rabbit on the cake, with a crooked nose and slanted eyes."

"That's clearly a little pig!" Gu Qiaoqiao said with a grin. "That's how you take photos—candid shots make them look real. Whether it looks good or not, I'm going to keep it as my phone's wallpaper!"

Chen Moxin smiled and waved her hand: "Alright, alright, you're the birthday boy today, you're the oldest."

As they walked, Gu Qiaoqiao looked up into the distance and excitedly tugged at Chen Moxin's sleeve: "Little Chen, Little Chen, let's go ride the Ferris wheel!"

In the center of the amusement park, the towering Ferris wheel slowly rotates under the night sky, looking like a giant star ring suspended in mid-air, connecting the night sky and the ground.

Chen Moxin took out her phone, pressed a few buttons, then put it back in her pocket and said with a smile, "Okay, let's go."

The two of them sat together in the cabin as it slowly rose.

Looking out the cabin window, the brightly lit amusement park gradually shrinks, and the distant city slowly comes into view. The neon lights outline the silhouettes of skyscrapers, and the traffic flowing back and forth on the streets is like countless floating fireflies.

Looking down at the city's night view from such a height evokes a transcendent sense of tranquility, as if the whole world has suddenly slowed down, just to allow people to clearly see the city's gentle light in this moment of pause.

Gu Qiaoqiao leaned against the railing, gazing absently at the stunning night view outside the window. The cabin was so quiet that it seemed as if even her breathing could be heard.

Those eyes, reflecting the moonlight, looked at Chen Moxin, so clear they seemed to ripple with water: "Speaking of which, this is the first time we've gone out alone together, isn't it?"

Chen Moxin shrugged: "Yeah, the first time in 7 years."

Gu Qiaoqiao gently leaned her head against the wall and murmured, "After today's birthday, I will officially be 21 years old."

"We've known each other for seven years. It doesn't sound like a long time, but when you think about it, you've actually been with me for a full third of my life."

"Thank you, Xiao Chen. I don't think I'll ever forget the memories you gave me. Especially today, on my birthday."

Chen Moxin reached into her clothes and gave a mysterious smile: "The most unforgettable things are yet to come. Guess what birthday present I've prepared for you?"

"Hmm..." Gu Qiaoqiao tilted her head and pondered.

At first, she actually tried to guess.

But he quickly chuckled and said, "You didn't give me any hints, how am I supposed to guess?"

Chen Moxin smiled and took out the thing from her arms.

When Gu Qiaoqiao saw that familiar jade pendant, she was completely stunned.

"Jade...this is...this is the jade that my parents gave me?"

"That's right, how about it, aren't you surprised?"

"Xiao Chen...you...you didn't actually spend money to buy it back, did you...?"

"No, I just went to their house later to persuade them. Those people weren't as domineering as I thought. I just presented the evidence and reasoned with them, and they returned the jade without spending any money."

Chen Moxin spoke lightly, but Gu Qiaoqiao wasn't stupid. She had seen firsthand what kind of people Luo Fei and his gang were.

It must have been very difficult for Chen Moxin to get this jade back.

Gu Qiaoqiao's vision blurred. She rubbed her wet eyes and murmured, choking back tears, "I thought... I'd never see it again..."

"Don't cry." Chen Moxin gently wiped away her tears. "You have a second gift to see."

After saying that, he took out his phone and sent a message.

Just seconds later, a beam of silver light shot into the sky and pierced the night sky, exploding with a "bang" into countless flames, and a fireworks extravaganza began.

Countless fireworks soared into the sky from the horizon, and brilliant beams of light burst forth one after another, turning into countless points of light that sprinkled the earth like a drizzle.

The colorful afterglow danced like fireflies, or like an inverted Milky Way, pouring down a shower of stars high in the sky.

The flickering fireworks illuminated Gu Qiaoqiao's face, her eyes reflecting the fireworks in the sky, like a shimmering galaxy.

This is a scene that only appears in dreams.

Finally, as a large burst of fireworks exploded, the streaks of light formed dazzling patterns.

They were two simple cartoon figures, a boy and a girl sitting behind a desk piled with books, shoulder to shoulder, laughing heartily.

Chen Moxin knelt down in front of Gu Qiaoqiao and, amidst the fireworks, placed the jade pendant on her wrist, her voice as gentle as a midsummer night breeze.

Happy birthday, my white moonlight.

Gu Qiaoqiao felt as if a flame had been ignited in her heart. At first, there was a small warmth, which then turned into a warm current. It was as if the whole world had stopped, leaving only that indescribable throbbing that slid through the softest corner of her heart.

"Xiao Chen..."

Looking at her old friend, Gu Qiaoqiao's tears streamed down her face like broken pearls. Her sobs and smiles were filled with happiness and reluctance.

More than anything, there is the regret of missing out on seven years of time.

"If only I had fallen for you sooner."

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[Containment ID: SWAB-133]

[Target Codename: Shadow Witch]

[Containment Classification: Free Containment]

[Past Retrospect]

The inmate was born and raised in Twin Cities and graduated from the Department of Psychology at Twin Cities Second Normal University in 60 years of the Long Night.

On the evening of June 12 of the same year, the subject awakened psychic abilities, which could render himself and any objects he came into contact with invisible. The reason for the awakening was suspected to be the sadness caused by a conflict with a friend.

The detainees were excellent students from a young age, had no bad records during their school years, got along well with their classmates, and were highly regarded by teachers and students.