Chapter 2243 - 2444: Farewell!!!

After hearing what Hao Jian said, this group of people was all taken aback, but even if they were surprised, what could they do? After all, Hao Jian is Hao Jian, and they are themselves. Their thoughts couldn't change Hao Jian's thoughts. Although they were a bit reluctant, if Hao Jian wanted to leave, they couldn't stop him, right?

Later on, although the group also asked Hao Jian why he wanted to leave, he brushed off their questions with a few words. Of course, he couldn't explain everything to them, but Baldy also called Hao Jian, helping him brush off the topic together.

Even though they hadn't known each other long, quite a few things happened while they were together. They had a meal together, considering it their last meal, cleared up everything, and after having a bit to drink, the group dispersed.

When they dispersed, Hao Jian patted Baldy on the shoulder and gave him an address, saying that if anything happened in the future, they could find him there. He also secretly gave Lin Dongyang one. After that, the group dispersed.

They initially wanted to see Hao Jian off, but Hao Jian refused and left on his own. It was only after Hao Jian left that Baldy, Lin Dongyang, and the others gradually dispersed.

With this resolved, the next step was to go to another place.

He hailed a cab and bought some things along the way, then headed towards Li Weiwei's home. Initially, he thought about leaving without saying anything to her, but then he thought that leaving like that seemed a bit abrupt, so he decided to stop by and say goodbye to her. Her parents were home, so he bought some gifts to bring along.

Soon enough, he arrived at Li Weiwei's neighborhood, went upstairs via the elevator, and then knocked on the door.

"Knock knock..." After a few knocks, the door opened, and it was Li Weiwei's mom.

Seeing Hao Jian, she beamed and warmly said, "Little Hao is here, come to see Weiwei, right? Come on in first."

Hao Jian came in, and Li Weiwei's mom got some shoes for him to change into. As he changed his shoes, Hao Jian handed the things he bought to her. Seeing that Hao Jian had brought things along, a pleased expression appeared on her face, but she still smiled and said, "Look at you, just coming is enough, why bring gifts?"

Hao Jian smiled and said, "Of course, I have to bring something when visiting uncle and auntie, or else I'd feel bad coming empty-handed."

Li Weiwei's mom smiled and led Hao Jian inside. Once inside, she called out, "Weiwei! Little Hao is here. What are you doing? Come out and entertain him."

A few seconds later, Li Weiwei came out. It was obvious she was still quite exhausted from her return, and she looked at him in confusion, saying, "Why are you here?"

She looked very puzzled because, at this time, shouldn't Hao Jian be resting at home? Why would he come at this time without any notice? Her tone was a bit curious. Before Hao Jian had a chance to explain, her mom intervened, saying disdainfully, "Little Hao came by, and that's it. What's with your words?"

Li Weiwei ignored her mom and walked in front of Hao Jian, who said to her, "Do you have a moment? I want to talk to you."

Li Weiwei, visibly surprised, said, "Talk? Sure, let's talk now."

Hao Jian turned to Li Weiwei's mom and said, "Auntie, can I take Weiwei out for a walk and chat?"

Li Weiwei's mom wasn't rigid in her thinking, and she smiled at Hao Jian, saying, "Sure, sure, you young people can talk and walk. Just come back early."

Li Weiwei wanted to say something, but Hao Jian had already pulled her out of the door. Once outside, Li Weiwei shook off his hand, refusing to move from the doorway. Hao Jian realized that holding a girl's hand like that wasn't proper, so he retracted his hand.

At this moment, he said, "There's something I want to tell you. Can you come outside with me?"

"Why can't you say it here? I'm too tired to walk after a busy day," complained Li Weiwei.

Hao Jian thought it made sense, realizing he had been a bit abrupt. He glanced around, noticed a row of benches nearby, walked over, and sat down.

Seeing that Hao Jian had finally stopped, Li Weiwei also sat down. She glanced at Hao Jian and asked, "So, what did you want to talk about?"

After pausing for a moment, Hao Jian spoke, "Um... I... might not go to school tomorrow."

"What!" Li Weiwei, who had been indifferent, suddenly looked surprised, widened her eyes at Hao Jian, "You're not going to class tomorrow? What do you mean?"

Hao Jian straightforwardly said, "Not just tomorrow, I won't be coming in the future either. I'm leaving Yun City and going somewhere else."

Li Weiwei hadn't recovered from her shock. Although she had mixed feelings towards Hao Jian as a student, including many indescribable sentiments, she never thought he would stop attending class, let alone not come to Yawen anymore. This... made her feel unexpectedly surprised, no wonder from the start she felt something was odd about Hao Jian. So, this was it.

"What's going on? Give me a reason!" The first thought that popped into Li Weiwei's mind was this.

After hesitating, Hao Jian rubbed his hands and said, "Yun City no longer has what I'm seeking. I want to go elsewhere, so I must leave Yawen. I came to tell you, leaving without saying goodbye isn't my style."

"Alright then!" Li Weiwei said.

This sentence surprised Hao Jian. He originally thought that when he said this, given Li Weiwei's reactions and demeanor, she would surely probe further. He had a whole set of responses prepared in his mind but didn't expect her to say 'alright then' so straightforwardly.

This... He felt a bit disoriented, not knowing how to continue. He said, "Alright then? Shouldn't you be saying something more?"

Li Weiwei suddenly became serious and said, "Besides this, what else can I say? You've already made up your mind. The hardest thing to change is a person's decisions and thoughts. Since you've decided, then go ahead. He Qiqi told me she wants to step down as class president because her heart isn't in it. I was thinking of letting you take over, but since you're leaving, I'll have to find someone else."

Hao Jian didn't expect Li Weiwei to have such thoughts, but luckily he's leaving, or he'd be busy if he became the president of Class Three.

Everything happened quickly. Hao Jian talked further with Li Weiwei; the conversations were trivial, but still, they talked. In the end, Li Weiwei agreed to his application, saying as long as the transfer procedures were completed, it would be fine. She advised him to work hard in other places and not be as lazy as he is now; otherwise, he wouldn't find such a good class teacher like her again.

As he said this, Hao Jian recalled the scene of his first day at Yawen, his first day in Yun City. However, true friends are available at a distance wherever you go, and growing up often means things are beyond one's control. He was just a passerby here and didn't have overly sentimental feelings towards this place.

Go, he must. After saying more, Hao Jian bid farewell to Li Weiwei, finally returning to Li Weiwei's house, where he was held back by her mother to eat some more before leaving.

On the road back, Hao Jian was thinking about various matters, reminiscing about the events from when he first arrived and those that occurred over these days, each vivid in his memory. Notably recalling people like Fatty Hu Lai, Zhang Danlin, He Qiqi... all beautiful memories. Student life was wonderful, but he's soon resuming his real identity and returning to Hua City.

Saying goodbye to these people would be fine, but as for Hu Lai and the others, perhaps it's unnecessary; they're simply passing acquaintances. Regarding Zhang Danlin, it's best not to say farewell; as life moves on and memories fade, perhaps it's best to leave directly.

About Baldy, before leaving for the trip, Hao Jian led some people to teach those who suddenly came from the neighboring city a lesson. Later, he explained the situation to Baldy, mentioning the cooperation with He Yingzi. Baldy was readily agreeable and praised Hao Jian's vision and having done a good deed for his brothers.

Though in the Ancient Town, through Hao Jian's connections, He Yingzi and Baldy successfully got in touch, including people like Wumao, Afei, Big Rotten Fortune, Qiu Lang... and others alike. Although Hao Jian wasn't there, they had actually held meetings privately and reached a certain agreement based on He Yingzi's protocol.

After that night's discussion, a confidentiality agreement was drawn up. The gangsters from the neighboring city still wanted to stir up trouble, but under He Yingzi's leadership and the encirclement from Yun City's police, that group was swiftly rounded up.

From then on, the streets of Yun City were not just superficially calm but genuinely peaceful beneath the surface, free from disturbances.

Hao Jian had already received the news from both Baldy and He Yingzi, and considering everything, he considered himself as having indirectly done a good deed.

Thinking of all this, he smiled quietly, hailed a taxi by the roadside, and headed back.

Soon, he arrived, took out the keys to open the door.