He pulled open the French window and walked onto the balcony.
He saw Jing Che bent over on the next balcony, his arm lazily resting on the railing, with a cigarette between his fingers. He smiled at him.
Playfully, he waved and greeted him.
"Good evening, Ji. Your teacher from the academic office just called saying you haven't been to school for a while now, wondering if you don't plan to graduate?"
"Ah!" Ji Junxue looked surprised, realizing that he hadn't been to school for such a long time since his disappearance.
"Brother Jing Che, when can we go back?"
"In two more days," Jing Che said calmly, standing up straight and leaning against the balcony wall, taking a light drag from his cigarette.
"I've already told your school that there are family issues, and you've taken leave."
Ji Junxue looked at Jing Che's seemingly lazy demeanor, but he could clearly see the heaviness hidden in his eyes.
Ji Junxue was silent for a moment before asking calmly.
