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My Tenant is a Female Ghost
The Sorcerer murder case has come to a close. Bai Zhuo, being an insider, suffered little loss, while Ge Shui Lian, an outsider, endured quite a bit of hardship. Her hands were wrapped up like zongzi, and she needed her mother, Yun Chu, to assist her with everything—eating, drinking, and even using the restroom.
Bai Zhuo helped Elder Ge manage the shop. Huang Ruixi from the Municipal Public Security Bureau visited several times. Besides meeting with Elder Ge, he also took the time to thank Bai Zhuo personally and rewarded him with a substantial sum—Fifty Thousand Yuan. Bai Zhuo raised his eyebrows and pushed the money back, shaking his head. "My master doesn’t accept money, and neither do I."
It was a joke; he still had a One Million Yuan check that he hadn’t cashed yet. To him, Fifty Thousand Yuan seemed rather insignificant—neither too much nor too little. It was better to do a favor in return, saving face for his master while also doing Hu Fei a good turn. Why not?
As time passed, the Sorcerer murder case faded from public attention. People no longer focused on it, and Ningcheng gradually returned to calm. Ge Shui Lian's left hand was healing slowly. It had been nearly half a month since Elder Ge left, yet there was still no news of him, which made Bai Zhuo and others worry. However, considering Elder Ge's formidable strength, they felt somewhat reassured that ordinary ghosts could not harm him.
Before they knew it, the National Day holiday arrived.
"Aunt Yun, do you have any plans?" Bai Zhuo asked Yun Chu. Aunt Yun was not very talkative; perhaps it was largely due to her being widowed. Bai Zhuo had hardly seen her converse with anyone else.
Aunt Yun quickly understood and shook her head in response. "I don’t have anything going on. The company has been on break for several days. Bai Zhuo, are you planning to go out? Well, young people should take advantage of a long holiday to have some fun. I can manage the shop."
Bai Zhuo was essentially unemployed; whether or not he had a holiday didn’t matter much to him. He didn’t want to be overly sentimental either. "My master is highly skilled; there’s no need for you to worry about him. I just want to accompany Sister Qi back to Yun Province since she’s been away for so long. I want to make sure she gets home safely."
Before Aunt Yun could respond, Ge Shui Lian interjected from the side: "What? Qi is going back?" She wrapped her left arm around Miao Xiaoqi, their two delicate faces pressed together. "Qi, what will I do if you leave? I’ll miss you!"
Miao Xiaoqi was also someone who valued emotions deeply. Hearing Ge Shui Lian say this made her eyes redden with tears brimming within them. "Sister Shui Lian, I promise I will come back often to see you!"
"Yes! This time I’ll go with you back home to see your hometown. How does that sound?"
"That sounds great! My hometown is beautiful! The mountains are clear and the water is fresh; the air is so much better than in this polluted city... By the way, where’s Sister Yangliu? Let’s invite Sister Yangliu too!"
Ge Shui Lian wasn’t particularly fond of Yangliu and said to Miao Xiaoqi: "Your Sister Yangliu should also come along to see you home. There must be many handsome guys in your hometown! We can just leave Yangliu there and marry her off to one of those handsome fellows so you can play with her whenever you want!"
Miao Xiaoqi had a simple mind and thought this idea was quite good. "Then what about you, Sister Shui Lian? I remember there’s a guy at the entrance of our village who is really handsome; should I introduce him to you?"
Ge Shui Lian felt her cheeks flush as she secretly glanced at Bai Zhuo. Seeing that he was not paying attention to their conversation, she turned to Miao Xiaoqi and asked, "So, even though that guy is handsome, do you have a crush on him?"
Miao Xiaoqi's face immediately turned red, and she hurriedly explained, "No, no, no... I don't like that guy... I just see him as an older brother..."
"Really? But your face is all red!"
The two girls had endless topics to discuss. Ge Shui Lian, like Bai Zhuo, enjoyed teasing the shy girl. They quickly became engrossed in their playful banter, leaving Bai Zhuo feeling a bit melancholic. After spending so much time together with such a lovely and understanding girl, the thought of parting made him feel somewhat sad.
That night, Ge Shui Lian stayed at Bai Zhuo's house under the pretense of needing protection from wolves, but in reality, she just wanted to hang out with Miao Xiaoqi. Besides Ge Shui Lian, a few unexpected guests also arrived at Bai Zhuo's home.
"Hahaha! Brother Bai, you look much better after not seeing you for a while!" Cai Wenwu exclaimed as he entered with several companions. His hearty laughter echoed throughout the courtyard.
Bai Zhuo was somewhat surprised and asked, "Oh? Isn't that Wu? What brings you here? Have you eaten yet? If not, I can whip up some noodles for you; feel free to make yourselves at home!"
Cai Wenwu waved his hand dismissively. "Haha! No need for pleasantries; we’ve already eaten. We came specifically to thank Brother Bai. Thanks to you, not only did my younger brother regain his senses, but these two brothers also got promoted!"
As they walked toward the living room, Bai Zhuo inquired, "Why are there only two of you? Where's the other one?"
"Oh, you're talking about Zhang Min?" Cai Wenwu sighed heavily. "Ah—Zhang Min... unfortunately, he has truly lost his mind. He's currently receiving treatment in a psychiatric hospital with little effect. It seems this is how his life will be... what a waste of a good talent."
Bai Zhuo didn't have much fondness for Zhang Min; he was arrogant and looked down on others, making him difficult to get along with. However, he wouldn't express this in front of Cai Wenwu. He politely replied, "Ah, this is my fault. If I had been more careful back then, he wouldn't have ended up like this."
Despite Zhang Min's poor character, he had some real skills to be part of the Dragon Abyss Assault Team. Hearing Bai Zhuo say this made Cai Wenwu both admire and feel touched by him. "Brother Bai! This isn't your fault! If anyone is to blame, it's that guy for lacking skill. Anyone who can serve in our Dragon Abyss Assault Team must have a certain level of awareness; at least he managed to keep his life intact."
Cai Wenwu then turned to the silent Cai Wenbin standing behind him and said, "Wenbin, how did we come here? Hurry up and thank Brother Bai!"
Cai Wenbin looked about the same age as Bai Zhuo—perhaps even younger—and seemed reluctant to speak. He stood before Bai Zhuo like a child who had quarreled with family members and quietly muttered, "Thank you."
Little did he know, his brother slapped Cai Wenbin on the back of the head and scolded, "You little brat! A drop of kindness deserves a fountain of gratitude! Is it that hard to say a loud 'thank you'? Did you stuff your grandfather's epitaph into your mouth? Do you want me to help you take it out?"
Cai Wenbin felt embarrassed and his face turned red. He glared at Bai Zhuo and shouted, "Thank you, Brother Bai, for saving my life!" After saying that, Cai Wenbin snorted and walked away.
"Damn that little brat, I'll deal with him when I get back."
Bai Zhuo chuckled in silence. Cai Wenwu seemed to belong to that type of rough soldier; even though he was now a senior officer, it was unlikely he would change his temperament anytime soon. However, once the heat of the moment passed, he would surely let go of these things.
After Cai Wenbin left, two comrades beside Cai Wenwu stepped forward and saluted Bai Zhuo with serious expressions.
"Dragon Abyss Assault Team—Warrant Officer Wang Bin, thank you, Mr. Bai!" "Dragon Abyss Assault Team—Second Lieutenant Yu Jie, thank you, Mr. Bai!"
Bai Zhuo scratched the back of his head. "Well, actually, now that I think about it, I don't believe I helped either of you achieve anything that night. How did I end up getting promoted?"
Cai Wenwu put an arm around Bai Zhuo's shoulders and laughed heartily. "Haha, brother, you don't know this yet. Nowadays, there are all sorts of strange happenings. Our team is part of the Supernatural Incident Special Operations Team, or simply the Supernatural Team. We brought back over twenty Dried Corpses. Unexpectedly, our internal members used those Dried Corpses to develop a new type of medicine. Thanks to you, we brothers also earned some credit for it, so we came here specifically to thank you."
A drop of kindness deserves a fountain of gratitude? It seemed that Cai Wenwu had some impressive skills to have climbed to the rank of Major at such a young age.
Bai Zhuo thought this and smiled humbly. "Haha, Wu, you really don't treat me like a brother if you make such a big deal out of it. And Wang Da-ge and Yu Da-ge, please don’t be so formal with me; from now on we’re all brothers. Just call me Bai!"
As they chatted away, there was a feeling among them as if they wanted to immediately pledge brotherhood over drinks.
Time passed without them noticing until another knock came at the door.
"Who is it?" Bai Zhuo glanced at the clock; it was already past nine in the evening. He muttered in confusion, "Who could it be at this hour?"
The door opened and an annoying voice came through. "Oh! Bai Zhuo! Good evening!"
Bang! Bai Zhuo slammed the door shut hard, leaving Kagura Keiha locked outside as he returned to the living room.
Cai Wenwu curiously asked, "Who is it? Why are they outside?"
"Uh, just a fool, don't mind him."
"How can we do that? A guest is a guest; we can't just turn them away. If Brother Bai doesn't mind, we can leave first. It's not a big deal anyway; we can contact each other by phone!"
Bai Zhuo really didn't want to deal with Kagura Keiha and wanted to keep Cai Wenwu from leaving. Just then, he heard Kagura Keiha outside say, "On such a late night, you would turn away my sister, this beautiful lady? How could you be so heartless, Bai Zhuo... Oh no... Lady Sister, I was wrong! Please don't hit me again; the last time still hurts!"
Bai Zhuo heard that his sister, Kagura Aoi, had also arrived. The image of the short yet striking woman flashed through his mind, piquing his curiosity enough that he no longer tried to keep Cai Wenwu and the others from leaving.
Cai Wenwu had no good feelings toward Kagura Keiha or the woman in the kimono. He glanced at them a few times before walking away. As Wang Bin passed by Kagura Keiha, he intentionally bumped into him. Kagura Keiha was about to retaliate but was stopped by his sister.
Bai Zhuo watched as Cai Wenwu and the others left before leading Kagura Aoi into the living room. After having been embarrassed by An Zhi Xi last time, Kagura Keiha had become much more subdued and didn't act out.
"Bai Zhuo, those people just now were probably soldiers from Huaxia, right? I sensed the killing intent radiating from them; it felt just like my father's presence."
Kagura Aoi was Japanese. When she received guests, she usually knelt on the tatami mat. At this moment, she seemed uncomfortable sitting in Bai Zhuo's armchair and shifted her weight uneasily, her ample chest brushing against the table several times.
Bai Zhuo, full of youthful vigor, dared not look too long and bluntly asked, "Sister Kagura, what brings you here so late?"
"It's nothing important; I just admire your talents and wanted to befriend you."
"Friends?" Bai Zhuo scoffed. "I still clearly remember your brother's actions. There are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. I'm as poor as can be and not as powerful as those renowned Onmyoji. There shouldn't be any benefit for you in befriending me. Besides, I'm someone who nearly died at your brother's hands!"
"Hehe, Bai Zhuo is quite astute. As you said, my brother's mistakes make it difficult for us to become friends. However, has this woman ever offended you in any way? Or is it that as a woman, I am unworthy of being your friend?"
She was a sharp woman. Bai Zhuo couldn't figure out what she was up to—first sending him a Luminous Pearl and now personally coming to ask for friendship. If it weren't for their past grievances, he would have preferred to befriend the foolish Kagura Keiha instead.
Seeing that Bai Zhuo seemed somewhat interested, Kagura Aoi continued, "Bai Zhuo, I know you are not content with mediocrity. I've learned some of your thoughts from Young Master Tang. Now that I am joining forces with the Leng Family and Young Master Tang is working behind the scenes within the Tang family, if we add your strength to ours, I believe we can erase the name 'Ningcheng Tang Family' from history."
Tang Bao? After all the fuss, it turns out she also wants to take over the Tang family?
Or perhaps, she aims to consume a portion of the Huaxia Jiangnan's Yin Yang Realm power, thereby infiltrating Huaxia to shake the entire Yin Yang Realm? The thought sent chills down Bai Zhuo's spine. He dared not think further; if that speculation were true, one could only imagine how terrifying this woman's ambition was!
"What is your ultimate goal?" Bai Zhuo blurted out, immediately regretting his foolish question.
Kagura Aoi naturally did not answer him, merely narrowing her eyes and smiling at Bai Zhuo.
Bai Zhuo shrugged. "Alright then, let me ask a different question. Why do you want to target the Tang family?"
"Everyone comes for profit; everyone goes for profit. The Tang family is a colossal entity that cannot be shaken by just one woman or Young Master Leng of the Leng Family. Regardless of how Bai Zhuo ultimately responds, I must consume the Tang family. I only hope that even if you are unwilling to help, you will not stand with the Tang family. Of course, in the end, you will have no right to share in the spoils of victory."
This woman is not straightforward. Is targeting the Tang family merely for profit? Does her Kagura Family, being a prestigious clan, lack money? Lack power? Bai Zhuo did not believe it.
Kagura Aoi left with her foolish younger brother. The night was quiet as Bai Zhuo lay alone on a recliner in the courtyard, letting out a heavy sigh.
"Is it time to stir up trouble already? I feel like I'm not ready yet..."
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