I thought the private detective who was scammed would act a bit more courageous. He should have at least argued for his case and add resisted a bit. Who knew he would turn around and run immediately after the situation got worse for him, and leave us hanging.
Gramps flipped himself off the ground and ordered me to pat the dust off his back.
“Did you record the whole thing?” Gramps asked, “Can you see his face clearly?”
After I showed Gramps the video on my phone, “It’s pretty clear. It’s clear enough to be used as evidence in court.”
Gramps nodded his head in satisfaction, “Not bad, we can use this footage for exchange if the other party manages to catch onto your weakness… If they don’t agree, I’ll provide my testimony. I have a ton of issues due to my age such as arthritis, or gastritis, and when the time comes, I’ll blame it all on them!”
I agreed that there was worth in keeping the video, but not for extortion and blackmail. Rather, the skill that gramps used to fall down was exceptional and it would be interesting if I was also able to learn in. Of course, I will not imitate the way he screamed cause that was too embarrassing.
After we chased away the private detective who only had a battle power of 5, I started to happily learn Yin Yang Sanshou from gramps. But after a while, gramps wanted me to go home and rest because I had symptoms of a cold.
“Huh? I’m fine though?” I was not putting up a front. The cold was at a level where I could ignore it, and I would get better by drinking some hot water.
Gramps clicked his tongue, “Do you think I’m worried about you? I’m worried about myself! Who knows if you have the bird flu or not? Hurry up and go home, what would you do if you infected me!”
I could only wave to the heartless gramps and head home to drink some hot water.
Saturday came quickly, and it was the day where Xiao Qin and I were supposed to visit the film city.
As I predicted, I did not need any medicine. I was able to get over my cold by simply reducing the amount of exercise I did and smothering myself with blankets to sweat it out.
I was very pleased with my Spartan constitution.
Last night was a rare case where my dad did not stay out the whole night, but he was still not up when I got up. I saw that there were some leftover stir-fried intestines in the fridge that my dad brought back from a pub, so I warmed it up and finished it.
I left a note under a can of tea leaves on the dining table:
“Dad, I’m going out with some classmates today. We won’t have anything to eat today if you don’t manage the store.”
It was not that serious since we usually do not have a lot of expenditures. We can even eat air for a while, but it would be better to give him some external pressure.
We still took the subway when I went to the film city with Xiao Qin.
Unlike Beijing’s complicated subway lines, which is like a country map, Dongshan City only has one subway line. The line which passes through the Xicheng District and leads directly to film city. It is said that the main reason for this design was to attract foreign investment and allow the tourism industry to flourish.
Xiao Qin suggested that Auntie Ren could drive us to the set (Since Auntie Ren has to go anyway), but I did not agree. My cold might relapse if I have to sit together with Auntie Ren in her bumblebee.
At DongShan Lake subway station, the one nearest to my home, I saw Xiao Qin who had been waiting for a long time, but her eyes were shining.
Xiao Qin still wore her cute cartoon skirt, and she was carrying a Mickey Mouse backpack. She waved at me when she saw me and her expression was even brighter than the morning sun.
I realize that Xiao Qin felt happy too easily, but happiness does not come as easy for me: Is it because I received nothing, or is it because I have too many wants?
No, ultimately, isn’t it because Xiao Qin is too dumb?
And it’s not like Xiao Qin has fewer wants than me! The thing she wants is me! To completely possess a person is an unimaginable extravagance in today’s slavery-free society!
Therefore, I must not relax my defenses around Xiao Qin. I must act like a scum boyfriend and make sure she hates me so she would get as far away from me as possible.
But as we sat together on the subway. I felt time slip away as I watched us speed past the billboards outside.
Also, even if neither of us brought it up, we both knew the objective of today was to visit Ai Mi.
To visit my sister who was born from another father.
Xiao Qin was able to learn about my relationship with Ai Mi, yet she still feigned innocence. But looking at it from another perspective, isn’t caring about your boyfriend’s sister one of the criteria of being a good girlfriend?
No, I cannot keep thinking about it! Did Xiao Qin move to the relative hand after her seduction hand was ineffective? How would I be defeated this easily? It’s useless even if you win my favor by pretending to care about Ai Mi!
Anyway, you have impure motives. You probably want to restore the slavery system and turn me into your love slave.
When I was thinking about a serious life question, Xiao Qin sneakily reached over and poked me on my leg, it was not far from my ass.
“Hey, hey, what are you doing?” I said angrily, “Don’t think you won’t be punished if you molest a male!”
My voice was a bit loud and many passengers turned to look at us, especially Xiao Qin. Xiao Qin lowered her head in embarrassment.
“Ye Lin classmate… I’m not trying to molest you, I only wanted to hold your hand… But you have your arms crossed in front your chest like you’re angry. Did I do something to upset you…?”
This is not an angry pose, it’s a thinking pose! Also, why do you have to hold my hands! Look at the other couples here, none of them are acting this intimate!
I wouldn’t know if I don’t compare, but I was shocked when I looked around. I unintentionally swept my gaze around the subway and saw most of the couples were very young (one pair might have been in elementary school). Their actions were also very brazen, holding hands was nothing in comparison. There was a male student with a lock of dyed red hair lying on his girlfriend’s lap!
It seems like Xiao Qin asking to hold my hand is actually a request with restraint!
I had no choice and stuck out a rough and dry hand for her to hold. She acted as if she was a hamster receiving delicious nuts from her owner, and she made a gleeful sound form her throat. Then she grasped my hand with her soft and smooth hand.
I felt a bit nervous.
It was not because Xiao Qin was holding my hand, nor was it because I would meet Auntie Ren. But rather, it was because a fundamental change happened to the relationship with Ai Mi. The way I look at her, the way I treat her, must all be shifted back onto the proper path: the way a brother treats his sister. But after considering Peng TouSi’s request, I will not let her know that I am her brother for the time being.
After I did not shake off her hand, Xiao Qin became even more presumptuous and leaned her head against my shoulder. her short hair shook gently along with the vibrations of the train. Her rose-scented shampoo mixed with her scent made me feel as if I was prancing through a field of flowers under the warm morning sun.
Most of the time, Xiao Qin had her eyes closed with a sweet expression on her face. But every time we arrived at a station, she would open her eyes and see if there were any acquaintances and if I was angry.
“I feel like Ye Lin classmate is gentler than usual?”
Xiao Qin leaned against my shoulders in a daze as if she was about to fall asleep. Does my body really have a calming aura? However, the scent on your body only makes me excited!
“I was the one who took your jacket as a pillow a few days ago and caused you to catch a cold… but you didn’t scold me…”
“Wu….” Xiao Qin made a sound and turned her face slightly. It was equivalent to turning in your sleep, and her voice sounded more and more like she was sleep talking.
” (*^__^*) Hehe…. In order to repay your kindness, I’ll give birth to a lot of your kids in the future….”
Enough! I know you are bad at math, but what strange calculation did you calculate in which ‘me catching a cold’ resulted in ‘having to give birth to a lot of kids’!
After riding for 20 stops, we arrived at ‘Dongshan Film City’ that the government had been heavily advertising.