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"My Tenant is a Female Ghost" is about a female ghost.
"Zhu Hui went bankrupt?" Bai Zhuo asked.
Zhang Ni shook off the ash from the cigarette between her fingers and nodded helplessly. "You know, he hid it too well. Just one bad word about him in front of your uncle, and it ruined him completely. In the end, he ended up with a mental illness and was sent to a sanatorium. You're really terrifying. I regret not seeing clearly when I was set up with you back then; now I'm stuck in this situation... My family keeps pushing me to get married, but I don't want to marry someone without a future... It's driving me crazy."
"I really didn't know about Zhu Hui. I'm sorry."
"Heh, it doesn't matter anymore. Anyway, I never planned to go on. I'm too old for that. It's just not suitable."
At that moment, the two of them were like old friends who could talk about anything, casual and peaceful. Bai Zhuo thought of Miao Xiaoqi and forced a smile. "Haha, that's right. Zhu Hui should be about ten years older than you, right?"
"Yeah, I can accept someone within ten years older than me, but if it's more than that... it just feels off."
Ten years? It seemed like there was a ten-year gap between him and Miao Xiaoqi as well. Bai Zhuo thought about this and asked, "A ten-year difference... does that affect things much? You don't mind?"
Zhang Ni looked at him and smiled. "Haha, I knew you'd be concerned about that. Honestly, for someone like me who has met many people, I've long since gotten tired of those things; a few encounters here and there don't make much difference... I remember your name is Bai Zhuo, right?"
"Yes, Bai as in white, Zhuo as in outstanding."
Zhang Ni looked at him with a grin and asked, "So, what do you say? Want to have a go? One round to settle our differences?"
Bai Zhuo felt his throat tighten at her words; he was tempted but couldn't shake off the thought of what she might have done with Zhang Gui just moments before. He suddenly felt deflated.
"Hey, you’re not really a virgin, are you?" Zhang Ni tossed away her cigarette and looked at Bai Zhuo with the same astonishment one would reserve for a giant panda. "Someone like you, a rich kid, has never had a girlfriend?"
Bai Zhuo smiled awkwardly. "Rich playboy? I'm just helping someone clean up some mess, not really a playboy... But I have been pursuing a girl lately."
"Another cleaner?" Zhang Ni frowned. "I know you don't like me, but you don't have to be so dismissive."
"Well... just think of it as cleaning. Some things are not easy to talk about."
"Hey, you’re not a hitman or something, are you?" Zhang Ni exaggeratedly moved away from Bai Zhuo, sitting at a distance. "Isn't that how they portray it on TV? Too... too thrilling!"
Bai Zhuo chuckled. "Haha, you're overthinking it. Unfortunately, I'm not a hitman; I'm really sorry."
"Forget it, anyway, I don't want to go against you anymore." Zhang Ni shook her head. "Why are you out here? Not attending the reunion?"
"Yeah, it's boring. We haven't seen each other in years and there's nothing to talk about. I'm the kind of person who prefers solitude; I didn't really connect with them back in school."
"Oh... that's quite pitiful. How about your classmate Zhang Gui? Do you think he would be suitable for me?"
"Zhang Gui?" Bai Zhuo thought carefully. "From an enemy's perspective, I'd love for you two to get together... But from a bystander's point of view, I advise you not to date him."
Zhang Ni asked curiously, "Oh? Why is that?"
"Zhang Gui is too possessive and calculating. If he doesn't change, he won't go far."
"Yeah, that's what I thought too; he’s been through a few relationships. But at least I got some designer bags out of it before saying goodbye."
"Been through a few relationships... Is that really appropriate for us? After all, we did meet for an arranged marriage before," Bai Zhuo felt a bit embarrassed.
"Ha ha, you really are a naive one. So, how about having a little fun with your sister?"
Bai Zhuo shyly shook his head. "Ahem... no, no, I'd rather keep it to myself."
"Well, it's up to you. Is that your classmate? It seems like they're looking for you."
Following Zhang Ni's gaze, Bai Zhuo saw Liu Yun. He stood up and patted his backside. "I'm off now; you enjoy yourself."
Bai Zhuo turned to leave, but after just a few steps, Liu Yun spotted him and got into his car, driving after him.
"Beep beep!" The BMW Mini slowly pulled up beside Bai Zhuo. Liu Yun rolled down the window and said, "Mr. Bai, get in; I'll give you a ride home."
Bai Zhuo wasn't one to be overly formal. He walked around the car and sat in the co-driver seat.
The car smelled nice, filled with the scent of perfume, and an old classic song played on the radio: "Memories Can Only Be Relived." Bai Zhuo wasn't in the mood to chat; he remained silent throughout the ride until Liu Yun finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "Mr. Bai, where do you live?"
"Just call me Bai Zhuo. Thanks for earlier. After all, we are classmates; it feels a bit distant otherwise. I live in the Siheyuan district downtown, near Siheyuan."
"Got it, Classmate Bai Zhuo. But in front of Huang Dong, I think I'll still call you Mr. Bai. By the way, what happened earlier? Why did you two end up fighting?"
"Zhang Gui is just a kid without parental guidance; I couldn't help but slap him, and that's how it escalated."
"He was that outrageous?"
"Yeah, after three years of camaraderie, I guess that's enough." Bai Zhuo looked out the window at the buildings and streetlights passing by and sighed. "It's not really a big deal. Back when we were studying, I was just an outsider anyway."
"Don't say that... Back then, I was quite mischievous myself. I found it particularly amusing to tease those boys. But in our time, most boys only had the courage to confess their feelings to girls; who would have thought you'd be so persistent... Looking back now, I feel a bit sorry about it..."
"Ha ha, it's all in the past now, isn't it?"
"Yeah, it's all behind us." Liu Yun echoed, and the car fell into silence once more. Liu Yun broke the awkwardness again and asked, "Bai Zhuo, do you have a girlfriend now?"
Bai Zhuo didn't think much and replied, "Girlfriend? Not yet, but I have someone I'm pursuing. What about you, Liu Yun? Are you married?"
Liu Yun felt a pang in his heart and forced a smile. "Me? Ha, I just broke up last year. I cried for quite a while back then; looking back now, it seems so silly."
"Last year, huh? It's been almost a year. Why haven't you found someone new?"
"Well, if we think about it, we're already twenty-six. Twenty-six is not too old for women. I was thinking about finding someone before, but just two months ago, you and Chairman Huang gave me an opportunity. I want to work with Mr. Huang for a few more years before looking for a partner."
Bai Zhuo curiously asked, "Me? How did I give you an opportunity? Wasn't it Huang Jiangliu who did?"
Liu Yun smiled. "You forgot? When you contacted Chairman Huang, I was the one who answered the phone. At that time, Chairman Huang was in an important meeting, and I thought it was someone else calling and didn't plan to tell Huang Dong. Later on, I felt something was off and nervously interrupted several board meetings. Unexpectedly, Huang Dong promoted me right away; he has been valuing me ever since. My salary is now around forty to fifty thousand a month. Isn't that the opportunity you gave me?"
Bai Zhuo chuckled. "Looking at it this way, it's not really an opportunity from me... it's what you deserve."
Liu Yun shook his head. "You know I wasn't that great in school; I went to a third-rate university. Just two months ago, my salary was only four thousand a month, and now it's skyrocketed tenfold! You have no idea how happy I am."
"Ha ha, that's quite an opportunity indeed. It's lucky for you; if it were someone else, they might not have had such a chance... By the way, do you know Zhu Hui? How did he go bankrupt?"
Liu Yun recalled the situation vividly and said, "I'm not too clear on the details. It seems Zhu Hui called Huang Dong, and after hanging up the phone, Huang Dong got really angry and directly took over Radiant Group... And this happened right after they had just established a partnership with Radiant Group; it's really hard to understand."
"Took over Radiant Group? That kind of strategy where you harm yourself while trying to harm the enemy... How is the company operating now?"
"Yes, I've lost some energy, but it's manageable. It won't be long before everything returns to normal. Right now, aside from some cash flow issues, everything else is fine. And with such a big piece of cake like the Radiant Group, it would be too greedy for one person in our company to take it all; we should share a bit with others."
"Coordinate with Huang Jiangliu and discreetly allocate more to the Ningcheng Yang Family, so that the Yang Family can cultivate more local influence."
"Got it. I'll convey the message to Chairman Huang exactly as you said."
"Heh heh... I'm almost there; just stop the car up ahead."
Liu Yun stopped the car, and as Bai Zhuo got out, he prepared to leave when Liu Yun called out, "What's wrong? Aren't you going to invite your old classmate in for a chat?"
Bai Zhuo could hear the hint of melancholy in Liu Yun's tone. However, some things are truly like that classic old song: time never returns once it has passed, and the past can only be reminisced... You will change your heart just like time cannot be reversed... He smiled and shook his head, turning away to leave. Liu Yun sighed softly and didn't linger; she pressed the accelerator and drove away.
In his youth, he had developed feelings for this pure and beautiful girl but was heartbroken by her actions. To say he didn't care would be a lie. At least now, he felt there was a vast chasm between him and Liu Yun that could not be crossed.
The person he liked now was Ouyang Shirei.
That night passed without incident except for skipping dinner. The next morning, Bai Zhuo woke up from bed, still groggy when a phone rang loudly, startling him awake. He yawned deeply and answered the call.
On the other end was Yang Liu's anxious voice. "Bai Zhuo! Are you still sleeping?"
"Yeah... just got up, planning to catch a bit more sleep. What's wrong?"
Yang Liu replied impatiently, "You still want to sleep? Hurry up and get up!"
What’s going on with her? Is she on her period?
Bai Zhuo asked, "What's the rush?"
On the other end of the phone, a voice shouted, "Wake up! Get out of bed and come to the airport with me!" Bai Zhuo frowned and asked, "Why are we going to the airport?"
"Of course, to pick up my parents! Did you forget? For the whole day today, you're my official boyfriend!"
Bai Zhuo was left speechless. Meanwhile, Su Meiniang, who had been sleeping beside him, stretched her limbs and let out a soft, melodic sound as she arched her back. As always, she lay there completely naked, but her white tail covered the crucial parts, revealing not a hint of skin. Bai Zhuo had long since gotten used to it. Su Meiniang hummed and asked, "Who is it? Early in the Morning disturbing our sleep? So annoying~"
The ambiguity of her words was clear, and Yang Liu on the other end could hear her clearly. After a long silence, Yang Liu said, "Bai Zhuo... your girlfriend?"
"No, no! You heard wrong..." Bai Zhuo explained, smacking Su Meiniang's thigh in annoyance. The soft, cool touch felt pleasant as it made a 'smack' sound. Su Meiniang looked at Bai Zhuo with seductive eyes and asked with a teasing smile, "Hmm~ Am I pretty?"
Yang Liu spoke up again, "Bai Zhuo, if it's inconvenient for you, I can find someone else to help... I heard that voice; it sounds like a vixen. She must be very beautiful."
"Hahaha... girl, you have good taste! Of course I'm beautiful!" Su Meiniang beamed at Yang Liu's compliment, her tail wagging beneath her in delight.
Bai Zhuo shot a glare at Su Meiniang and said sternly, "Su Meiniang, stop messing around! We have serious business to attend to."
"Hehe, I'm in a good mood today; I'll let you off this time!" With that, Su Meiniang transformed and wrapped herself in clothes that accentuated her figure before leaving the room.
Bai Zhuo sighed in relief. "Yang Liu, where are you? I'll come over."
"Are you sure you're okay? If so, I'll drive over to pick you up!" Yang Liu asked.
"Yeah, come pick me up. I'll be waiting at home."
"By the way, bring something that belongs to you as an Onmyoji, as long as it proves you are a qualified Onmyoji. I'll take care of everything else." With that, Yang Liu hung up the phone, sounding quite hurried.
After finishing his grooming, Bai Zhuo thought for a moment and decided to take the Yin Yang Mirror and the Peacock Rouge with him. Not long after, there came a series of urgent knocks at the door.
"I'm coming, I'm coming! So fast, are you in a hurry to be reborn?"
He opened the door, but it wasn't Yang Liu.
"Kagura Aoi?" Bai Zhuo frowned in confusion and asked, "What brings you here?"
"Bai Zhuo, please forgive me for coming uninvited; I have something to ask of you." Kagura Aoi was dressed in a kimono and wore high wooden clogs, making her height barely reach Bai Zhuo's chin. Yet, it did little to hide her impressive figure! It must be an E-cup, right? No, it should be an F! My goodness, that's terrifying. But does height have anything to do with her bust? It seems not.
Behind Kagura Aoi stood several bodyguards in suits wearing sunglasses. Bai Zhuo hadn't noticed them before; it seemed something serious was indeed happening. However, he really didn't want to have anything to do with someone from the Island Nation, and his expression showed his displeasure.
Kagura Aoi noticed his reaction and revealed a look of disappointment, which she quickly masked. "I don't know why, but some forces from Huaxia Jiangnan have united and suddenly turned against us. My younger brother's life is uncertain right now; I ask Bai Zhuo for your help to get through this crisis!" (To be continued.)
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