Chapter 26: Return of the Soul 06

  Qin Fei saw Gu Yin and Geng Bowen at the same time, and they also saw Qin Fei. Qin Fei greeted them loudly, but Gu Yin just gave him a cold glance, while Geng Bowen, who had only met him once at Gu Yin's doorstep, was very enthusiastic in chatting with him.

  "So you specifically ran over here to buy breakfast? Is that for your girlfriend?"

  "No, it's for the little sister in the store."

  Qin Fei's explanation only got a narrow smile from the other party, apparently not believing his words. Qin Fei also didn't continue to argue, this kind of thing once you start arguing it just gets harder to explain.

  "But you bought this breakfast a bit late, it's already after 9 o'clock." Geng Bowei said to Qin Fei, glancing at his wristwatch.

  "I arrived around eight o'clock, but I encountered some things and was delayed." Qin Fei said this and paused slightly, turning his head to look at Gu Yin. It seemed that there was no way to communicate with Li Cheng's ghost on Zhang Zhixin's side, and he didn't know if Gu Yin had a solution.

  Qin Fei's gaze lingered on Gu Yin for a moment, and Gu Yin looked over with a slanted eye, saying: "Are you having a silly infatuation?"

  “……No, I just have a question to ask you.” Suddenly felt that this person is not only cruel but also has narcissistic tendencies. Qin Fei sighed helplessly and then hesitated to look at Geng Bowen, he didn't know if the topic of ghosts was suitable to bring up in front of Geng Bowen.

  Geng Bowen saw Qin Fei's hesitation and smiled: "If you want to talk to Gu Yin about personal matters, I can leave."

  "It's not like it's a personal matter or anything..." Qin Fei thought for a moment, feeling that since Geng Bowen was friends with Gu Yin, it shouldn't be a problem to talk about ghostly matters in front of him. So he briefly told the two of them about Xiao Rong's situation, "So I want to know, is there any way to communicate with a ghost like Li Cheng?"

  "This is easy!" said Geng Bowen, "Gu Yin can understand the language of the underworld, that is, the words of ghosts. Let him help you and it will be fine."

  Qin Fei's eyes lit up and he turned his head expectantly towards Gu Yin.

  "Why should I help you? Our relationship isn't good enough that I'll lend a hand just because you say so, is it?" Gu Yin crossed his arms and looked down at Qin Fei. "Speaking of our relationship, to be honest, we can't even talk about friendship. Up until now, you owe me five favors, which makes you the debtor and me your creditor."

  "Gu Yin..." Geng Bowen called out in frustration, but when he saw the expression on Gu Yin's face, he was slightly taken aback, and then a thoughtful look appeared.

  Gu Yin's attitude towards Qin Fei was somewhat subtle. Although Gu Yin had always been sharp-tongued, he would never intentionally go out of his way to make things difficult for someone. However, the way Gu Yin looked at Qin Fei now gave Geng Bowen the feeling that he was deliberately making things hard for Qin Fei. How did Qin Fei manage to offend Gu Yin, this god of misfortune? Qin Fei seemed as harmless as a well-behaved child, and it didn't seem like he would be capable of offending Gu Yin.

  "That... Qin Fei, I've also done some research on the ghostly aspect, and I can help with communicating with ghosts." Geng Bowei said while paying attention to Gu Yin's expression. As soon as he spoke, he saw Gu Yin's gaze turn cold. Geng Bowei remained calm, pretending not to notice Gu Yin's change in expression, and continued, "If you don't mind, I can go with you."

  Qin Fei was somewhat surprised, looking so normal, Geng Bowen was also in the business of asking ghosts and spirits. Without Zhang Zhixin's mysteriousness, nor like Gu Yin's bad temper... Okay, actually not everyone in this line is so characteristic, like Gu Wenkai's second brother, Gu Wenchang is quite normal.

  Qin Fei's mind wandered slightly, and he didn't respond to Geng Bowen immediately. Geng Bowen looked at him for a moment, then added: "I won't charge you any tuition fees, it's free."

  "Aren't you afraid of missing your flight?" Gu Yin said coolly from the side.

  "There's still some time, should be enough, right?" Geng Bowei raised his hand to glance at his watch and said, "Besides, Qin Fei didn't say that the person in charge named Xiao Rong lives in this neighborhood, no need to take a detour."

  "Can you be certain you won't be late?"

  After listening to Gu Yin, Geng Bowen hesitated. This time he rushed back to attend the family meeting, and being late was not good, he didn't want to see some so-called elders taking advantage of his tardiness.

  Under Geng Bowen's lowered eyelids, a faint glimmer flashed in his eyes, and when he looked up at Qin Fei again, only apologetic warmth remained in his eyes.

  "Sorry, Qin Fei, I need to head back home first. But since I've already agreed to help you, I'll come back as soon as possible or find someone else to assist you," said Geng Bowen with a smile, glancing at Gu Yin, "Of course, on the condition that Gu Yin insists on not helping you."

  Geng Bowei gave Qin Fei his phone number, telling him to call if he needed anything. After finishing his instructions, Geng Bowei bid farewell to Qin Fei and walked forward. However, not far from where they parted ways, Geng Bowei stopped in his tracks and turned around, looking at Gu Yin with a puzzled expression. Gu Yin had his hands in his pockets, standing there with a casual attitude, showing no intention of continuing on with him.

  "Aren't you going to take me to the airport?" asked Geng Bowen.

  Gu Yin looked at Geng Bowen without emotion, "Can you get lost by yourself?"

  Geng Bowen: "......"

  Geng Bowei, who was left speechless by what had been said, silently stared at Gu Yin for a while before turning around and casually waving his hand as he walked alone towards the train station in front of him. It seemed that Qin Fei's matter with the ghost no longer required his assistance, and Gu Yin staying behind now was probably to take over.

  Gu Yin looked at Geng Bowen's receding back, turned around to meet Qin Fei's gaze, and was about to speak when Qin Fei said: "Then I'll head back too, see you later."

  Qin Fei didn't expect Gu Yin to respond politely, so after saying goodbye, he walked past Gu Yin and continued on his way.

  "Halt!" Gu Yin stretched out his hand and grabbed Qin Fei's scarf from behind.

  "Anything else?" Qin Fei was forced to stop in his tracks, one hand grasping at his scarf to prevent himself from being strangled, while he turned his head to ask.

  Gu Yin glanced at Qin Fei, who looked puzzled, and didn't immediately let go of the hand grasping Qin Fei's scarf. Instead, he pulled him back to his side, "Lead the way."

  "Where are you going?" Qin Fei asked, and suddenly had an answer in his heart, but still somewhat uncertainly stable, "Is it to Rong Jie's home?"

  "Now that you understand, let's hurry up." Gu Yin released his grip on Qin Fei's scarf and put his hands back in his pockets, expressionless as he looked at Qin Fei.

  Qin Fei: "...... Come with me."

  Xiao Rong opened the door of the entrance hall, and was slightly surprised to see Qin Fei returning, but soon her gaze fell on Gu Yin behind Qin Fei. She was stunned by Gu Yin's face for a moment, and only came back to herself after Gu Yin's cold gaze fell on her, asking somewhat awkwardly: "Who is this?"

  "A friend of mine..." Qin Fei introduced uncertainly, "I asked him to come and take a look at your husband's condition, see if he can communicate."

  Growing up like this is also a heavenly master? Xiao Rong was entangled in Gu Yin's appearance and profession, bringing a sense of conflict, while making way for the two to enter the house from the doorway.

  Gu Yin entered the living room and sat down on the sofa without waiting for Xiao Rong's invitation, as if he were the master of the house. He then looked at Xiao Rong: "Sit."

  Xiao Rong was about to go to the kitchen to make tea when she suddenly stopped, turned around and sat down on the sofa opposite him as Gu Yin had said, but then heard Gu Yin say to her: "I wasn't talking to you."

  "I was talking to your husband." Qin Fei pulled Xiao Rong aside and explained in a low voice.

  Qin Fei could see Li Cheng's ghost, but he forgot that Xiao Rong couldn't. He saw Gu Yin speaking to the Li Cheng beside Xiao Rong, which in Xiao Rong's eyes seemed like he was talking to her.

  Xiao Rong was pulled to one side by Qin Fei, and Li Cheng, who remained in his original position, hesitated for a moment before floating over to the sofa opposite Gu Yin, assuming a seated posture.

  "Speak up, what's your last wish."

  Li Cheng slightly tilted his head and glanced at Xiao Rong, who was completely out of sight, before speaking to Gu Yin.

  Qin Fei only saw Li Cheng's mouth opening and closing, saying something, but he couldn't hear anything. After a while, Li Cheng closed his mouth, seemingly finished speaking. Qin Fei could only shift his gaze to Gu Yin, waiting for him to "translate".

  "Are you going to stay for Christmas? Are you a kid?"

  Gu's sarcastic remark echoed in the living room, and Qin Fei was taken aback, suddenly understanding what Li Cheng had meant when he pointed to the calendar earlier. At that time, Li Cheng had actually wanted to point out Christmas Day, but his transparent finger couldn't pinpoint the exact date. However, on the calendar, where Li Cheng had poked a hole earlier, there indeed was Christmas Day.