Chapter 233 Two Extremes
The setup was quick: parasols, outdoor chairs, fishing hooks and lines—and they started fishing immediately.
The people not far away dared not speak too loudly, for fear of disturbing the two of them.
To their surprise, Ji Yingying waved to them and said, "You guys keep talking, don't worry about us."
The group could only awkwardly wave in response, their smiles looking particularly fake.
[Host, there's quite a bit of gossip surrounding these students, shall we include it?]
[Oh, you even used a serious word.] It even includes... Why not just say: Want to eat melon seeds?
So, are you going to eat melon seeds or not?
[Let's eat! We're fishing right now, having one wouldn't hurt!]
Ji Yingying didn't turn around but stared at the lake, which made the students behind her a little flustered.
Although it was quite far away, I could still hear some sounds.
Do you want to take a look at the person and check if it matches the description?
No need, no need, I've remembered everything.
[Alright, the one on the left is the illegitimate son. He just doesn't know that his mother died after giving birth to him, and he's been raised by his uncle ever since. Moreover, he's wicked and always thinks his uncle favors his own son. He doesn't even have money to buy things and has to rely on himself. He hates his own uncle to death.]
What is this?
[It's because he's always competing with his cousin for affection and wants money from his family. Little does he know that his mother prepared all the money for his schooling and living expenses, and now there's not much left. His uncle, wanting him to be frugal, doesn't dare give him much anymore, just waiting for him to leave their family after high school.]
So, this uncle also realized his character was flawed?
Yes, his uncle didn't intend to take advantage of the situation either; he just hoped the man could leave quickly.
Won't he retaliate? People who act so despicably are very likely to seek revenge.
Yes, but his aunt is not someone to be trifled with. If he continues to be such a bully at home, it will only backfire, and he'll end up homeless. A proper scholar, yet he doesn't understand propriety, righteousness, or a sense of shame—who would dare support someone like that?
So, does that mean his uncle's family are all good people?
[He's a good person; otherwise, how could I have raised him to adulthood and sent him to school? It's a pity he doesn't know how to appreciate it.]
Okay! By the way, do you have any juicy gossip about the future? I want to hear about the future, not the past.
[In the future... only one type of person can eat it: those who have no merit and are burdened with heavy sins. But, host, don't worry, maybe you'll be able to eat it after the next level up.]
[I remember the previous upgrade said it was edible, could you restrict that now?]
To be honest, she had long forgotten about the upgrade content. She talked to Xiangxiang every day and looked at this page and the mall every day. She felt so familiar with it that she couldn't be more familiar with it.
Um... should we find the updated page?
[No need, just tell me if any of these people can eat into the future.]
Yes, that person in the green robe and with the flower in their hair—they're definitely not going to be a good person.
[How so, is it considered utterly heinous?]
[Yes, that's right, the kind where you'd be cast down to the eighteenth level of hell.]
"Wow, who is this person?" Ji Yingying turned around and stole a glance. "He's quite good-looking."
How can someone who is beautiful and spirited be considered utterly wicked?
What a handsome man! How could he be so utterly wicked?
[He failed his exams, and then, believing the evil monk's claim that using the blood of young boys and girls to create an array would allow the God of Literature to descend to earth, enabling him to become the top scholar in the imperial examinations.]
[Are you crazy? You can say something like that?]
He believed it, then spent money to buy many young boys and girls, not only taking their blood but also turning them into human pigs. Moreover, after one such encounter, the women, after having their blood taken, were subjected to his abuse; it was utterly horrific. Later, when he realized he had no chance of passing the exam, he thought there was something wrong with the formation and then actually drank human blood.
"Hiss~" Ji Yingying felt a chill run down her spine and shivered... However, that's a matter for the future. If such a situation really happens in the future, it's probably true.
By the way, was that monk really a demon?
[Host, how could you be so naive? You actually believe it's a demon? This world isn't a world of metaphysics, nor is it a world of cultivation. There are no demons or ghosts here. This world only has people's hearts. Isn't the human heart more terrifying than demons?]
[Okay, you're right. If there's no demon, then there's no demon. I thought there was one. Now I can move on to the next unit and become a metaphysician or a cultivator.]
[You're overthinking it. However, he has a person of great merit by his side.]
Is that human pig nearby?
[Human pig?]
[Didn't you just say he turned people into human pigs? Then let's call him Pig Bro. Anyway, someone like that doesn't deserve a name; even using "Little Handsome" or "Little Beautiful" is a defilement.]
[That's true. Speaking of handsome boys and beautiful girls, it reminds me of those three handsome boys and beautiful girls.]
Are you referring to the four people: the merchant, the young master, the healer, and the beautiful young woman?
[Yeah, haven't we always called them "Little Handsome" and "Little Beautiful"? Those are code names now. I remember the healer's or young master's surname is Zhang.]
Yes, they should still be traveling. That's wonderful. But let's not talk about that. Tell me, what's the story behind that person who performed great deeds?
He was a philanthropist throughout his life. After passing the civil service exam, he was still your colleague, working alongside you for the emperor. Moreover, he would donate his own money, which almost led to the separation of his wife and children.
[So, you can't even take care of your own family, yet you expect to take care of everyone else?]
[Haha, he almost did. His wife supported him in doing it, but she couldn't stand going hungry.]
[Tsk tsk... Extreme, two extremes!]
Yes, what are your plans?
[We won't do much of this; these are all things of the future, they haven't happened yet, and what if they don't happen later?]
Okay, you're right. It might not happen in the future. We're just bystanders anyway. This is how the story is going to unfold, but people's hearts aren't fixed. Nobody knows if the roles will change in the future.
Yes, the future is undefined; only the past is defined. Something that hasn't yet occurred can be changed, while the past, having become a fact, can be altered and corrected.
The King of Qi nodded in agreement. Indeed, listening to the king's words was like reading for half a year...
Ji Yingying: …………
Suddenly the fishing rod moved, and Ji Yingying immediately pulled the rod and reeled in the line, catching a big fish.
"King Qi, I've caught a big fish!" King Qi hadn't caught a single fish yet, but he immediately became interested: "Wait here, I'll catch one for you to see right away."
"Okay, I'll wait." He said, and continued to bait the hook and fish.
[Hehe, I'm so happy! I caught such a big fish on my first fishing trip. This lake really brings me good fortune.]
[It must be a success, host! Let's have sauerkraut fish tonight!]
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