Unusual Fate Records

Chapter 219, Section 010: A Corner of the Curtain Was Lifted in Whispers

"Hey! Hey!"

The mother-in-law paused for a moment, then nodded repeatedly, muttering things like "the third, the third one."

"The third one? What third one?" Sanshui Linxin glanced at the womanizer next to her, her face full of mockery.

Jin Ziyue glared at the mischievous girl with displeasure.

The mother-in-law quickly laughed it off, saying, "I was just saying that Miss Sanshui is the third friend to come and play with Jin. This child doesn't have many friends, but she seems quite likable. You young people should get to know each other better."

"Wait a minute?" The mother-in-law seemed to realize something, her eyes widened, and she leaned closer to hold Sanshui Linxin's hands: "You said, you are Jin's girlfriend?"

The old man's eyes suddenly brightened, as if he had become twenty years younger.

"Yes, we're dating." The girl's voice was sweet, and her tone was proud.

The landlady took a deep breath and it took her a long time to recover. She patted Sanshui's delicate hand warmly, wanting to speak but unable to, and could only say dryly, "Okay, okay."

She glanced at Jin Ziyue, who wanted to explain, but she glared at him and said, "You brat, you've made something of yourself! You've found a girlfriend, and your mother-in-law is relieved."

"Grandma, don't listen to the young girl's nonsense," Jin Ziyue said inappropriately.

"Grandma~" Sanshui Linxin said coquettishly, shaking her landlady's hand, while glancing at Jin Ziyue with a hint of resentment.

The landlady stood protectively behind the girl, saying, "Don't worry, I'm on your side, you blockhead."

Jin Ziyue smiled awkwardly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes where his mother-in-law couldn't see.

Sanshui ignored Linxin, hiding behind her mother-in-law and sticking out her tongue at him triumphantly.

"You guys go have fun, I won't bother you anymore," the mother-in-law shook her head.

Suddenly, she seemed to realize something and turned to look at Sanshui Linxin: "Miss Sanshui, were you... together last night?"

Sanshui Linxin said in a serious tone, "Yes. Last night we poured out our hearts to each other and talked about our life ideals."

The mother-in-law clearly didn't notice anything wrong and nodded, saying, "It's good to be together, it's good to be together. I feel at ease with you by Jin's side."

Jin Ziyue regretted bringing this girl to the apartment.

"Mother-in-law, you have no idea how wicked he was last night." Sanshui Linxin looked at Jin Ziyue with a resentful expression, like a wronged little wife.

Having said that, the landlady finally understood. She exclaimed "Ah!" and murmured, "So fast?"

Jin Ziyue realized he couldn't let them continue the conversation any longer, so he said, "Mother-in-law, please help me arrange a new room for her. A girl's reputation is very important, and Sanshui is still a student."

"I don't want to! I'm an adult!" Sanshui Lin declared confidently. "I want to sleep in Jin's bed!"

The landlady was shocked by the girl's bold remarks, but she also wanted to bring the two together, so she was in a dilemma.

"What should I do? What if I have a nightmare in the middle of the night and Jin isn't by my side..."

She feigned a pitiful, lonely state, but in reality, she was warning Jin Ziyue that the evil spirit might come looking for her at any moment. If she were separated from Jin Ziyue, she would be in danger; if Jin Ziyue still wanted to trouble her to find someone, he would have no choice but to surrender.

Jin Ziyue felt a sudden, sharp pain in his temples. He rubbed it and said, "Whatever you say."

San Shui smiled slyly, then happily stepped forward and hugged Jin Ziyue, saying sweetly, "I like Jin the most!"

Seeing that Jin Ziyue had tacitly agreed, the mother-in-law paid no attention to anything else and happily went back: "I'll make you some soup to nourish your bodies."

San Shui made a "ω" shape with her lips and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Grandma."

Turning around, she saw Jin Ziyue's gloomy face, then obediently lowered her head and stuck out her tongue where Jin Ziyue couldn't see.

Fu Xun did not return to the apartment with them. After all, he had never appeared in front of the landlord. Looking at the girl's rich expressions, he sighed inwardly at her high level of skill.

but……

A cold glint flashed in his eyes; such unprovoked intimacy would only amplify Fu Xun's suspicions. He believed Jin Ziyue had always been wary of the girls around him.

Yesterday, the old bald monk also hinted very clearly that there are many doubts about the identity of Sanshui Linxin.

If the person in front of her wasn't Sanshui, then who could it be? Fu Xun only knew that she had also mentioned Jin Ziyue's soul.

Coveting beauty? Give me a break.

Considering her inexplicable interest in Jin Ziyue, she's probably not an ordinary character.

Fu Xun stared at the girl, then happily followed Jin Ziyue upstairs.

San Shui happily tossed her bundle and luggage onto the coffee table, then sat down on the straw mat, curiously looking around Jin Ziyue's room.

"Hmm... your room is so shabby." She casually touched the cup, noticed there was water in the kettle, and started pouring it out herself.

Jin Ziyue stared at Sanshui Linxin, trying to glean more information from her face.

"What?" Sanshui Linxin showed no awareness of being a dependent.

"I told you before, no joking around."

“That’s called reporting the truth.” Sanshui Linxin raised her head like a proud swan and said, “I’ve discovered that my mother-in-law’s soul is also very pure.”

Jin Ziyue narrowed his eyes slightly: "Don't involve your mother-in-law."

"I know," Sanshui Linxin pouted and said, "Your mother-in-law really cares about you. I rarely see a landlady like that. Maybe she's getting old and sees handsome guys as her own grandsons. As her granddaughter-in-law, I will take good care of her too."

"Our cooperation is limited to finding people. Once I find the person I'm looking for, whatever you do afterward is none of my business." Jin Ziyue was too lazy to get entangled with Sanshui Linxin on certain issues.

"Relax, relax, I won't bother you. Of course, if you can't bear to part with me, you're welcome to come and meet me privately anytime." Sanshui Linxin raised her eyebrows, her expression eccentric.

Jin Ziyue's expression gradually darkened.

The observant girl paused immediately, her playful demeanor vanishing as she sat up straight and said, "Speaking of which, you haven't mentioned the person you're looking for yet. It's always good to know a little beforehand."

Jin Ziyue glanced at her but didn't answer. Instead, he said, "Let's talk about it later. You should settle in first. This is just a temporary phone."

After handing the phone to Sanshui Linxin, he quietly changed his clothes and went outside.

"I'll go prepare some supplies, don't wander off." As soon as he finished speaking, the man's figure disappeared on the other side of the door.

"What a cold and heartless person." Sanshui Linxin smiled, cupping her face in her hands. She glanced at the layout of the room, a sly look flashing in her eyes.

……

Jin Ziyue walked down the street. At the fruit stalls, groups of girls looked at the seasonal fruits but hesitated because of the high prices.

Sunlight streamed through the woods, falling on the man's shoulders and slipping into the plastic bag, releasing a faint citrus scent.

Jin Ziyue weighed the portion in his hand to make sure it was enough before walking to the side of the street. He stood there for a long time, gazing at the rice noodle roll shop across the street, but did not go forward.

The Chinese characters for "9th Ward Rice Noodle Roll Shop" are submerged in the Japanese-language torii gate, without any LED borders or gold or silver plating, but rather the most shabby whiteboard marker lettering.

Two men, one big and one small, stood at the door handing out flyers, while another man in wrinkled clothes silently tended the stove, his face obscured by the rising steam.

Jin Ziyue involuntarily made a gesture as if to lift his leg to walk away, but he just couldn't take a step.

"grown ups."

Suddenly, a strange high school girl called out to him from behind.

Jin Ziyue's eyes turned cold as he looked back at the girl with unfocused eyes. She had short hair, a haggard face, and looked somewhat malnourished.

The inscription reads: "The cuckoo cries blood."

Jin Ziyue could sense the active fluctuations of the other party's life force, which were dominating the girl's thoughts and consciousness.

It's the evil spirit from last night.

"Who are you?" Jin Ziyue asked in a cold voice.

"This humble girl, Sanshui Linxin, greets Your Excellency."

After the girl finished speaking, she bowed slightly to Jin Ziyue.

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Jin Ziyue said, "My girlfriend actually said that Cai Wenji's second skill has crowd control."

Fu Qin: "The second skill inherently has crowd control."

Jin Ziyue: "So you're my girlfriend."

Fu Qin: "I was too hasty this time~"

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