Chapter 97: The brief romance between a rich girl and a hoodlum...

Looking into those unyielding eyes, Chu Ci was slightly stunned.

She could vaguely see the dampness inside.

But before she could take a closer look, Wu Jiangxue turned her head away.

The cold, stubborn voice returned to its usual calm.

She took a deep breath with her back to Chu Ci.

"Sorry, I got a little excited."

She apologized to Chu Ci, "What I said just now wasn't meant to force you to do anything. Ultimately, this is my own business, and I'll handle it myself."

"I just haven't talked about these things with anyone in a long time... Just pretend what happened didn't happen."

She said "I'm sorry" again and turned to leave.

Chu Ci suddenly grabbed her hand. "Wait! I can help you!"

Wu Jiangxue suddenly turned her head, her eyes sparkling.

But soon, she lowered her eyes again, her brows furrowing in confusion.

What price will you pay?

Chu Ci: "?"

She blinked, thinking Wu Jiangxue had misspoke.

Shouldn't it be "What price will I have to pay?"

Wu Jiangxue stared at her with his dark, deep eyes. "If you help me, what price will you have to pay?"

Chu Ci understood.

"It's alright," she said with a smile, waving her hand gently. "It's just a trial, there's no real cost involved."

“However,” she glanced at the time, “it won’t work today, we’ll have to wait until tomorrow.”

"How about tomorrow? Come see me in the morning."

Wu Jiangxue nodded, then looked at her with concern again.

"Are you really alright?"

But as soon as she said it, she felt that it was a bit hypocritical.

She was the one who said those things, making Chu Ci change his mind and help her, and now she's asking this question...

She pursed her lips and looked intently at Chu Ci.

This was the first time I had addressed Chu Ci by his full name.

"Chu Ci, it's okay if you don't help me. I believe in my abilities."

"Even if I can't find the truth in the next two years, as long as I don't let go of any clue, I will eventually find the truth."

"If you are under pressure, please don't force yourself because of what I just said."

"I……"

As the words were about to come out, looking at Chu Ci's youthful face, Wu Jiangxue's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

She dragged innocent people into the case.

The group she was looking for, the group she was about to face, and the group lurking in the shadows were a group of extremely powerful and ruthless bandits.

They have silently harmed too many people, including many celebrities.

But Chu Ci is still so young, only in her early twenties, even younger than Chu Ci herself.

Even though Chu Ci is very capable, weren't all those who were harmed quite capable of protecting themselves?

But her father was also a very experienced criminal investigator.

But in the end, it wasn't like that...

"No, no need."

Wu Jiangxue subconsciously took two steps back, and in the blink of an eye, her forehead was covered in cold sweat.

"No need. Don't look for my father, and don't look for Feng Qian either."

She picked up her curious younger sister who had run to her feet, and lifted the cat along with the small cart.

"Don't get involved in this anymore, and don't see Sun Lingyan again."

She turned around in a panic, pushed open the door, and ran out.

"This is not good for you. Don't be bribed with money, and don't get involved."

Chu Ci: "Wait..."

However, Wu Jiangxue was tall and had long legs, so she quickly carried the fat cat sister into the residential building.

Watching her flustered figure, Chu Ci frowned.

She sat at the psychic table and thought for a while, recalling the extra fragments that came to mind when she first met Chen Xinxin.

That was the first time she realized she was inside a novel.

But the various scenes passed by too quickly, like watching a 40-episode TV series at 10x speed.

The only parts that left a deep impression were the beginning and the end.

Thinking back now, I can only recall some fragmented pieces.

Wu Jiangxue's father relentlessly pursued the drug trafficking ring, only to be killed by them.

After making a fortune, the drug trafficking syndicate was unwilling to continue living in the shadows. In order to launder their money, they started a company and used it to enjoy the profits.

They launder money through the company's business and various channels, and their network of connections extends to various industries.

Many years later, Wu Jiangxue and the male protagonist were able to uncover the secrets of the drug trafficking syndicate because the son of one of its core members had committed a rape and murder.

But the son of that core member should still be abroad at this time.

Many members of that criminal group have even settled abroad to enjoy life.

Feng Qian's existence seems to have no real significance; her most important role in the story is simply to ruin Wu's father's reputation.

Is that really all there is to it?

Chu Ci covered her head and tried hard to remember, but she couldn't recall even a few fragments.

All you can see are fleeting glimpses, like dumping a bunch of photos out of a large box.

Even if you stare at those photos, all you can see are various blurry patches of color connected together.

The more I looked, the more my head throbbed with pain.

"Never mind..."

She shook her head, trying to stop thinking about those things.

Grandma was invited to dinner by He Lihua, who lived next door. The two of them were acting mysteriously, and no one knew what they were up to.

Chu Ci originally intended to buy a fast food meal for himself, but unexpectedly, he saw Song Yu again around noon.

Song Yu was a wealthy young lady who was bewitched by Ren Wenguang's Yin Tao Hua.

Upon seeing Song Yu, Chu Ci's eyes narrowed, and he slapped his forehead with a loud "smack".

These past two days she's felt like there's something she hasn't done, but she can't seem to remember it.

I finally remembered.

Yin peach blossoms!

She had previously called Ji Jingtong and Shen Xiuhe, wanting them to ask Ren Wenguang who the Yin Taohua was.

But at that time, the two of them should have encountered the case together with Wu Jiangxue, and they couldn't get through to her on the phone.

Then the Ghost Festival came around, and one thing after another happened, so she forgot about it.

"Song Yu!"

Chu Ci opened the door and let Song Yu in.

He hurriedly asked her, "Your parents took you for a medical check-up that day, were you alright?"

When the topic came up, Song Yu seemed a little disheartened.

He nodded, feeling a bit nauseous at the thought of Ren Wenguang.

"It's nothing. My dad went to the hospital for a checkup because he was worried that I was pregnant or had contracted a disease."

Her face contorted in pain, and her stomach churned.

"But thankfully, I'm fine, it's just that the thought of that person makes me feel nauseous..."

"It's good that you're alright."

Chu Ci felt relieved.

Seeing that Song Yu was dressed very formally, she asked curiously:

"You look beautiful today, is there something good to celebrate?"

Song Yu's tightly furrowed features slowly relaxed, and a blush rose to her cheeks.

She twirled the ends of her hair that fell over her shoulders with her fingers.

She gently bit her lip and asked with a smile, "Master, do you really think I look good today?"

Chu Ci nodded affirmatively.

Judging from Song Yu's expression, she's probably in a relationship.

But with Ren Wenguang in the picture, she was worried that Song Yu would be unhappy if she brought up the topic, so she didn't mention it.

He simply asked, "Is there something you need from me?"

Song Yu nodded with a smile, took two steps back, walked out of the shop, and waved to the side.

A man emerged from the blind spot next to the gate.

He was probably around twenty-five years old, wearing a well-fitting burgundy suit jacket, and his hair was neatly combed back.

He has a high nose bridge and a smooth face shape, but his eyes have a slightly scleral show, giving him a sinister and ruthless look.

He was half a head taller than Song Yu, but his overall demeanor was somewhat lazy and frivolous.

It didn't match his clothes at all.

Chu Ci stared at the man for a few more moments, feeling that he looked familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before.

The man felt uncomfortable under his gaze, and his originally straight back immediately slumped.

He frowned, scratched the back of his head, and awkwardly avoided looking at Chu Ci, staring at the ground.

"I knew this outfit wouldn't work. I think I look better with blonde hair..."

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Chu Ci's pupils dilated in shock.

"Wang Qiang?!"

She circled Wang Qiang, looking him over, unable to believe it was him.

She stared at Wang Qiang's features for a long time, both surprised and suspicious.

Were you this good-looking before?

In her memory, Wang Qiang was a bit like a fierce, yellow-feathered chicken.

Her yellowish hair was neither long nor short, covering half of her face.

It's impossible to see his facial features clearly at a glance.

All day long, it walks with its head held high and an arrogant gait, leading a flock of chattering chicks on patrol.

After dyeing her hair black, her skin looked much fairer, and her facial features seemed more regular.

With this presentable outfit, his overall appearance was significantly enhanced.

"What do you mean 'was this good-looking before'? I've always been good-looking!"

Wang Qiang straightened his back instantly and smiled smugly.

He scratched the back of his head, then, worried about messing up his carefully styled hair, quickly smoothed it down.

She straightened her clothes and looked at Chu Ci with bright eyes.

"master."

He watched Chu Ci's expression expectantly.

Do you think it's appropriate for me to wear this to meet Song Yu's parents?

Chu Ci's expression changed from a light laugh to terror.

She couldn't help but exclaim "Ah!"

Song Yu's face grew increasingly red, and she couldn't help but lightly pat Wang Qiang's arm.

She said shyly, "What nonsense are you talking about! You're still a long way from meeting my parents as their boyfriend!"

But judging from her expression, she was clearly expectant.

Chu Ci: "..."

She felt that her expression must look as ugly as if she had swallowed a fly, and Wang Qiang's voice instantly lost its confidence.

"Master," he said慌张地看着自己装衣的，"Is my attire inappropriate?"

He quickly circled around in front of Chu Ci, "But Xiao Yu said that all the people her age dress like this!"

Song Yu stopped laughing and looked nervously at Chu Ci.

Chu Ci closed her slightly open mouth, looked at Wang Qiang, and then at Song Yu.

"You two are together?"

Wang Qiang's face flushed red instantly.

"I...we're still in contact..."

Song Yu blushed, but felt more at ease and nodded vigorously.

"We're officially together, but we've only just started dating."

Wang Qiang's ears turned completely red, and he nodded along with the chick pecking at rice.

Chu Ci looked at Song Yu, then at Wang Qiang, and felt a wave of dizziness wash over her.

She knew she shouldn't interfere in other people's affairs, but she had seen too many couples like that in her past life.

Those girls hung out with that blond-haired hoodlum, and then, in their youth and ignorance, they had children.

As life gets harder and harder, no one can avoid regrets.

Moreover, Wang Qiang has done many wrong things in the past, and he will definitely get his comeuppance when he gets older.

For Song Yu, a pampered young lady, to follow him is like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung.

"Wait here for a moment."

Chu Ci told Wang Qiang to wait where he was, and then pulled Song Yu aside.

Judging from her appearance, she doesn't seem like she's had a bad relationship.

But she couldn't help asking, "Did you do it voluntarily?"

Song Yu chuckled, "Master, of course I did it voluntarily!"

She knew Chu Ci meant well, and affectionately hooked her arm around hers.

"Master, what do you think of the two of us?"

She quietly took out a small piece of paper.

"These are my and Qiang's birth dates and times. Take a look and see if we're a good match?"

Looking at the neat small characters on the note, Chu Ci's vision began to go black again.

She even regretted letting Song Yu stay at the shop last time, as that would have prevented her from having the opportunity to meet Wang Qiang.

"you……"

Looking closely at Song Yu's rosy face, she naturally saw the stirrings of love in her eyes.

"Master, are there any problems with my and Brother Qiang's birth charts?"

Seeing Chu Ci's hesitant expression, Song Yu began to feel uneasy.

Chu Ci put the little note back in her pocket and put on a serious face.

"Let's put aside the matter of birth dates for now. What do you want to say about your relationship with Wang Qiang?"

She didn't believe that Song Yu, surrounded by outstanding elites and looking like that yellow-haired chicken last time, would be interested in Wang Qiang.

Song Yu lowered her head shyly and began to talk about her relationship with Wang Qiang.

"When I first met Wang Qiang at the store, I actually had a pretty good impression of him."

She clutched the hem of her skirt as she spoke, a barely suppressed smile playing on her lips.

"His head was wrapped in gauze, and he looked like he was about to die."

"But he's loyal to his brothers, brave, responsible, and capable of handling things. I think that's the kind of real man my dad talks about!"

"Just because of that?"

Song Yu stared at him with wide eyes, looking at him with an expression that said, "Master, your standards are too high."

"Master, it's already very rare for a man to be brave, responsible, capable, and have his own ideas!"

Chu Ci was puzzled: "This is a basic point, not a bonus point!"

"Your family is so rich, all those boys who grew up with you..."

Hearing her mention those rich young men, Song Yu couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"Master, please don't mention them."

When these people were mentioned, the blush on Song Yu's face completely disappeared.

Clenching his fists and stamping his feet: "Those rich kids, born with a silver spoon in their mouths, have everything done for them."

“From a young age, everyone around them did everything they wanted. If anyone dared to make them unhappy, they would immediately turn their backs on them.”

"The biggest problem I've ever had is deciding which car to drive around in each day. I'm always having a different kind of fun, and I change girlfriends more often than I change clothes."

"She was pampered wherever she went, spoiled rotten by her own mother, and had no tolerance for others."

She snorted, her arrogance diminishing considerably.

"Of course, apart from not having many boyfriends, I'm just like them in every other way."

"I was pampered since I was a child and never lacked anything. My parents spoiled me so much that I became unruly and had a terrible temper."

"So if I were with those rich young men, I definitely wouldn't be able to stand their tempers."

"We might argue every day, and if things get heated, we might even fight!"

She changed her expression and looked at Chu Ci.

"Just like those rich kids who only date young models and female celebrities who are less powerful than themselves, enjoying the feeling of being fawned over."

"Me too."

Song Yu's eyes were clear, and he lowered his voice.

"What those rich kids have is just the halo brought by their family background. But I was born with these things."

"Rather than marrying someone from a similar family background and having to put up with my mother-in-law's attitude, I would rather choose Wang Qiang, who has potential."

Upon hearing the word "potential," Chu Ci immediately thought of the men from humble backgrounds who had achieved success in their previous lives.

He thrives by relying on his wife's family background and wealth, but once his father-in-law loses power or passes away, the woman will be completely exploited.

Phoenix men (men from humble backgrounds who achieve success) not only existed decades later, but are still incredibly common now.

She thought for a moment and gave Song Yu an example of a "phoenix man" (a man from a poor background who achieves success).

"You've heard this man's story, haven't you? He started his business with his wife's help and grew stronger and stronger."

"Later, his wife inexplicably fell ill. He had countless mistresses, and even the children born to his first wife either died or went insane."

"What if Wang Qiang uses your family's influence to make a comeback, and then Liu Qing refuses to acknowledge him?"

Upon hearing her words, Song Yu covered her mouth and laughed.

"Master, thank you for thinking so far ahead for me, but I'm not as foolish as that man's wife."

She found a place to sit down, her eyebrows and eyes sparkling.

“I will absolutely not allow him into my business; I must manage all of my business.”

“My parents spent a lot of money to send me abroad to study, not so that I would go back and be a full-time housewife for a man who is not as good as me.”

Song Yu's smiling eyes not only held clarity but also a subtle hint of superiority.

"Besides, we're just boyfriend and girlfriend right now, only dating. It's uncertain whether we'll ever get to that point."

She waved her finger in front of Chu Ci, her eyes becoming increasingly clear.

"Children raised in families like ours all share one thing in common: they are selfish enough."

"I love myself more than anyone else, whether it's my parents, my future spouse, or my children. No one will ever love me more than myself."

"People like us, if we just had a little more brains, wouldn't have a bad life."

Seeing that she wasn't hopelessly infatuated with love, Chu Ci breathed a sigh of relief.

"As long as you can figure it out yourself, that's fine."

"Don't worry, Master, my mind is perfectly clear."

Song Yu hugged Chu Ci's arm again and took out the piece of paper with her and Wang Qiang's birth dates written on it.

"Master, please help us quickly see if we are a match made in heaven."

Even without looking, Chu Ci knew that the two of them wouldn't last long together.

But I still looked down.

"Wang Qiang is going to do business in the mainland. Do you want to go with him?"

Song Yu held her skirt as if it were perfectly natural.

"Of course I'm not going. If I go with him, what will happen to my own business?"

“My family’s business is far more important than Wang Qiang’s business in mainland China.”

After she finished speaking, she paused, "Master, is there a problem?"

Chu Ci nodded and handed the note back to her.

"Human destiny is ever-changing. Sometimes, a small change in choice can completely alter one's entire life."

“If you don’t go to the mainland with him, the two of you will drift further and further apart.”

"Of course, there is still a possibility of reconciliation in the future, but it will definitely not be smooth sailing."

To be more precise, if two people are in a long-distance relationship, they will likely encounter more outstanding people in their lives.

Whether they can resist temptation depends on their own determination.

Of course, even if two people are determined enough, they still can't get along if they are both obsessed with work.

Before long, Song Yu will break up with her long-distance relationship because of all the negative emotions it brings.

Wang Qiang will try to win her back and work harder to develop his business, wanting to become someone worthy of Song Yu.

But as his business grows bigger and bigger, his destined partner will appear, who will accompany him from scratch.

His true love will start from the bottom with him, supporting each other and climbing higher and higher until they reach the pinnacle of their shared careers.

In the end, whether Wang Qiang would choose his true love or Song Yu, his first love and unforgettable memory, she couldn't tell.

But she didn't tell Song Yu any of these things.

Knowing your fate in advance is not a lucky thing.

She looked at Song Yu and said, "So, whether you want to go to the mainland with him or not, think it over carefully."

Song Yu frowned. "Why is it me going to the mainland with him? Why can't he stay in Hong Kong with me?"

She crossed her arms, looking displeased.

"I would never give up such a big business of ours to suffer for something that will lead nowhere!"

After saying that, she turned her head and walked towards Wang Qiang.

"I'll try to persuade him to stay for my sake."

Chu Ci watched her retreating figure and realized she was overthinking things.

These two people not only won't get married, but they probably won't even be able to get through the adjustment period.

Sure enough, as soon as Song Yu told Wang Qiang to stay, Wang Qiang frowned.

“How can that be! My elder brother wanted to do building materials business in the mainland before he died. I’m going to finish what he didn’t finish!”

"Besides, I sold all those nightclubs and asked people to buy transport vehicles and shops in the mainland. How can I just say I'm not going?"

Song Yu took his hand and said, "I'll buy those nightclubs for you. Besides, the delivery trucks and storefronts haven't been finalized yet, have they?"

Wang Qiang insisted on going.

Song Yu insisted that he not go.

The two people, who had come in high spirits, ended up parting on bad terms.

Chu Ci: "..."

She knew this would be the outcome.

The two stormed out, but soon returned one after the other.

Everyone gave Chu Ci a red envelope, which was probably a pre-prepared payment for divination.

The two men gave Chu Ci some money for divination and ran away, and neither of them knew that the other had ever returned.

Chu Ci sighed and looked at the money in the red envelope.

Each red envelope contains 500 yuan, which adds up to exactly 1,000 yuan.

She shook her head regretfully and went out to buy lunch.

In the afternoon, I delivered amulets to Ji Jingtong and Shen Xiuhe.

By the way, please ask them to help me find out who gave me that pot of shady peach blossoms.

Ji Jing and the other person quickly put the amulets close to their bodies and nodded in agreement.

"We'll ask around and call you back when we have news."

That night, Chu Ci's soul left his body to do a part-time job in the underworld, and he also went to the burial site of the victims of the exchange murder case.

That is, the burial site of the victim who went to the police station to report the case.

The victim's spirit must have had a premonition, so it was waiting at the same spot long ago.

She showed no surprise when Chu Ci came to take her away.

I simply asked her, "Will the beast who killed me and my ex-boyfriend be punished?"

She was covered in blood, and her face was eerily pale, but it couldn't hide the deep and exquisite features of her face.

The eyes are a dark blue, very beautiful.

With his more defined features than average, he is likely of mixed race.

Chu Ci looked at her expressionlessly, but didn't say anything more.

Black Yin Cha 427 had warned her that it was best not to talk to these spirits.

Especially the spirits of those who died violently.

They already harbor a lot of resentment, and if they say something wrong, their resentment will escalate and they won't be able to cross the River of Oblivion.

Chu Ci threw the Soul-Hooking Rope at her and said coldly:

"Let's go."

However, she tugged at it, but couldn't budge it.

The female ghost looked at her with a sinister gaze.

"I know you, you are alive."

I saw you before I went to the police station to report the crime that day.