Chapter 125 Having many good people is a huge boon for the Countermeasures Bureau and the investigators.
Having many good people is a huge boon for the Countermeasures Bureau and investigators. Many ghosts don't become ghosts because they are hated, but because they have been harmed and harbor hatred, thus transforming into ghosts to seek revenge.
Ultimately, influenced by the negative energy of hatred and the accumulation of yin energy, he embarked on a path of no return.
If there are more good people and fewer bad people to harm others, there will be far fewer ghosts. How can that not be a good thing?
In the case of the tall guy, it might seem that everyone he donated to was ungrateful, but the truth is... the problem lies in the fact that he inexplicably tried to dig people out of their names after the donations stopped. It seems that those who, like this girl, wanted to repay the favor are in the minority. The reason is that most of the tall guy's donors were students, and this girl, being relatively older, had only just started university; she had earned the money through part-time work.
Many more are probably still studying, and they're struggling to even continue their studies, let alone have the means to repay their debts. Some have even gone out to work because of poor exam results, but they don't earn much money and are already doing well just to support themselves.
But certainly, many of the more than one hundred students he sponsored were grateful.
Whether or not Zhang Shuyao's mother ultimately accepted the girl's money was no longer important to the four passersby or to Zhang Shuyao herself. They returned to the dining table and continued eating and drinking as usual.
After a while, the girl and Zhang Shuyao's mother came out of the room. Both of them had red eyes and looked like they had been crying, but it was definitely not because of sadness.
Zhang Shuyao's mother warmly invited the girl to stay and have something to eat, but the girl shook her head, saying that she had to rush back. She had taken the train for most of the day to get here, and she would have to take the train back to her school soon so as not to miss tomorrow's lessons.
Studying is still more important, so Zhang Shuyao's mother didn't try to persuade her to stay. She just told her to treat her as family and to call her if she needed anything.
After the girl left, they had almost finished eating. Li Xia and Wang Yu helped clean up and wash the dishes, while He Zhao and Qiao Yanyu waved goodbye and left first. Pushing Zhang Shuyao out of the old residential area, He Zhao became interested in chatting while waiting for a ride-hailing car at the entrance.
"It's good to know in the end that the tall guy's efforts weren't in vain. Although the tall guy was unlucky when he was a human and unlucky when he was a ghost, and didn't see this kind of thing in advance, he would be very happy if he knew in the afterlife."
"Um."
However, Qiao Yanyu thought that the tall man probably wouldn't know, since he had already been reincarnated. He Zhao continued, "Although the tall man wasn't good to his wife and daughter, he did help so many people. If there is an underworld that judges reincarnation based on what he did in his previous life, he should be able to be reincarnated into a better one next time."
"Hmm, maybe."
He Zhao then said, "Sister Qiao has done so many good deeds in this life, she will definitely be the daughter of a billionaire in her next life." This sentence reminded He Zhao and Qiao Yanyu of the seamstress water ghost, whose wish was to be reincarnated as the daughter of a billionaire. Qiao Yanyu smiled and said, "There are too many daughters of billionaires."
After chatting for a while, the car arrived. The two got in and prepared to go home, putting the cold braised pig's head that Zhang Shuyao's mother had prepared in the trunk. She really gave a lot, two large bags in total. If it weren't for the fact that Qiao Yanyu's wheelchair could be hung on it, He Zhao would have found it too heavy to carry.
Back home, He Zhao didn't plan to set up her stall again; she decided to rest for another day. She knew her customers would definitely criticize her if they found out.
After the tall man left, it was time for Hua Hua's turn. The execution time for Hua Hua was also set, and He Zhao couldn't help but feel sad when he heard this. When they watched a movie together that night, He Zhao couldn't help but say, "It feels like several ghosts I know have left recently. The Mud Ghost and the old woman will also be reincarnated. I really will never see these guests again."
Upon hearing her words, Qiao Yanyu placed her hand on her arm. Qiao Yanyu wasn't good with words, only able to prove it with her own feelings. She also said, "I won't leave you."
He Zhao smiled. The TV in front of her was showing a zombie chase scene, and the music sounded rather eerie, but He Zhao felt the atmosphere was perfect. Because the movie was in the middle of a forest chase, the scene was a bit dark, and the room was dark. In that dim environment, He Zhao couldn't resist, and she leaned over and kissed Qiao Yanyu's lips.
This time, she was bolder than before, sticking out her tongue to trace Qiao Yanyu's lips. At first, Qiao Yanyu didn't even know that kissing required opening her mouth, but after He Zhao's several attempts, she suddenly realized that she had to open her mouth.
This innocent and naive reaction is what's most endearing. He Zhao herself was Qiao Yanyu's first love, so of course she would hope to be Qiao Yanyu's first love as well. She's not the kind of person who has a strong attachment to first love; if she wasn't, then she has no reason to expect others to be. But if both she and he were, it would undoubtedly make He Zhao very happy.
While I was happy, I also felt a little sorry for Qiao Yanyu. Qiao Yanyu was different from me; she could live a good life without being in a relationship. She chatted with friends every day and occasionally went to bars to meet with like-minded people. Even without a lover, she could live a good life.
But Qiao Yanyu came this far alone. Her life was full of dangers, and accidents could happen at any time. And no one was there to share these burdens with her; she had to carry the heavy load all by herself.
If—if she had a lover, would she feel better?
He Zhao definitely didn't want Qiao Yanyu to have a lover. She wanted him to be completely devoted to her, and for his heart to start beating only after he met her. Yet, because he had once been alone without a lover, she felt a connection with him... Humans are indeed very contradictory individuals.
In the blink of an eye, He Zhao had no time to think about these things anymore, because the deepening kiss with Qiao Yanyu made her whole body feel hot. Qiao Yanyu's lips and tongue were both steaming hot because of her.
Her lips were soft, and her tongue was soft too. When they intertwined and exchanged breaths, it was inevitable that He Zhao's breathing would become rapid. Gradually, He Zhao realized that her ability to hold her breath was not as good as Qiao Yanyu's. While the other's breathing was still very steady, her breathing gradually became erratic.
He Zhao felt this wouldn't do. She wanted to regain some control. Qiao Yanyu had already voluntarily relinquished the initiative. If she were to lose it because she wasn't as good as the other person at kissing, it would be incredibly embarrassing! He Zhao subconsciously wanted to push Qiao Yanyu down so that she could lean against the sofa and better receive her kiss.
The result—no progress was made.
When she placed her hand on Qiao Yanyu's arm, she could feel Qiao Yanyu's strong and powerful arms through her clothes. When she had wiped Qiao Yanyu's back before, He Zhao hadn't paid much attention to her arms, but now, thinking back carefully, she could recall the lines of Qiao Yanyu's arm muscles.
Hmm... Trying to shake a big tree with your small frame is just wishful thinking.
Moreover, Qiao Yanyu completely failed to grasp He Zhao's intentions. She even forgot that she was supposed to close her eyes when kissing him. She stared at He Zhao for a long time, her dark pupils reflecting his eyes, which made He Zhao a little embarrassed.
After a while, He Zhao, panting, released Qiao Yanyu.
She was the one who started it; she pried open Qiao Yanyu's lips first. But after the kiss, it was He Zhao who was panting. Qiao Yanyu's breathing was very steady; only her cheeks were flushed with shyness.
Seeing He Zhao's condition, Qiao Yanyu asked considerately, "He Zhao, are you alright?"
He Zhao became even more unhappy, humming and grumbling to express her slight dissatisfaction. Qiao Yanyu didn't know what she was unhappy about. She wanted to comfort her but couldn't think of a good way, so she could only ask, "Do you still want a kiss?"
He Zhao perked up again; there was no way she could refuse something like this! She grabbed the remote and turned off the TV, then reached out and grabbed Qiao Yanyu's shoulder again, trying to push her down. While they were kissing, Qiao Yanyu hadn't paid attention to anything else and hadn't noticed He Zhao pushing her.
Now, I can understand He Zhao's intentions.
She didn't know why He Zhao wanted to push her down, but she complied anyway. She gently fell onto the sofa, careful not to hurt her injured leg. At that moment, He Zhao looked at Qiao Yanyu, his heart pounding even harder.
The television was off, and the surroundings were pitch black, with only Qiao Yanyu's silhouette vaguely visible. But it was precisely this atmosphere that made the intimacy even more pronounced. She lowered her head, not rushing to kiss him, but instead using her fingertips to caress Qiao Yanyu's lips.
Her fingers were well-maintained and hadn't done much work; the tips were soft and delicate. Qiao Yanyu's lips had just been moisturized and were also soft. This small gesture, however, made Qiao Yanyu's lips even more uncomfortable, even giving her goosebumps.
Qiao Yanyu adapted to the darkness much faster than He Zhao, and she soon saw the light in He Zhao's eyes. This was the first time Qiao Yanyu understood the kind of light that could shine in a woman's eyes because of desire. Qiao Yanyu wasn't actually ready, and she had a ready-made excuse. She swallowed hard and said, "My leg...it's not healed yet."
She looked completely different from when she insisted on going to set up a stall with He Zhao.
He Zhao nodded and said, "I know..." Her eyes were unfathomable, and after a long while she lowered her head and plucked Qiao Yanyu's soft lips.
Qiao Yanyu is clearly strong; He Zhao couldn't even push her away. Yet, she's being unusually obedient, letting He Zhao kiss her.
He Zhao knew this because—Qiao Yanyu also loved her. Just knowing this made her heart feel as sweet as if she had eaten honey.
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