Unusual Fate Records

Chapter 227 018. The Long-Awaited Liveliness Opens Up Hearts
Yan Wuxun glanced at the girl in front of him, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Who is she?"

Jin Ziyue rubbed his forehead, feeling a bit of a headache, and said, "It's just a bundle, don't mind it."

The girl, who had been smiling, suddenly noticed an orange cat at her feet. She paused for a moment, then exclaimed out abruptly, "Cat!"

She disregarded her image, squatted down, bent over, placed her hands on the ground, met the cat's gaze with her large, watery eyes, made a "ω" shape with her mouth, and softly meowed, "Meow~"

The boots stared blankly at her, their pupils turning into bewildered round pupils due to insufficient light.

"Meow~"

Sanshui Linxin was a little nervous, as if she were meeting an old friend and solemnly greeting it, hoping to gain its approval.

The boots stared at the other person's face, their nostrils twitching.

"Meow~"

This time, it was the sound of boots.

Jin Ziyue and Yan Wuxun exchanged a glance, and they could see the surprise in each other's eyes.

Having cared for boots for many years, they knew that the child would run away when he encountered strangers. Later, he overcame his phobia a little, but even in front of them, he was always silent and taciturn, let alone barking.

Aside from the time I used to starve at the kitchen doorway, I would only whine pitifully when I encountered food.

San Shui's eyes lit up with joy. She grabbed the boot by the front of the leg, picked him up, and rubbed against him, saying, "The kid is the best!"

Boots was a little dizzy from the sudden friendliness. His round pupils didn't know where to look, his mouth was slightly open, and he remained in his usual blank state.

"What's its name?" Sanshui Linxin asked Jin Ziyue after cuddling with the cat for a while.

"boots."

“Boots…” Sanshui Linxin thought back to the moment, forcing a smile, “Was it born in a boot? Kittens are small when they’re kittens, so boots, boots… let’s just call it baby.”

Her face pressed against the cat's fur, and she couldn't help but rub against it affectionately.

She didn't struggle even though the boots were held tightly in her arms, but her little face was clearly frightened, and her wide eyes stared intently at Jin Ziyue and Yan Wuxun.

Yan Wuxun squinted, pulled Jin Ziyue over and asked, "A fangirl from District 16?"

"Just a cooperative relationship," Jin Ziyue said expressionlessly.

Yan Wuxun wouldn't joke around like that, after all, they all knew what Jin Ziyue was carrying on his shoulders.

"Let's go inside first; there are too many people and too much attention outside."

Jin Ziyue hesitated for a moment, but nodded and followed him inside.

"Hey Xun, did you find the boots?"

As soon as I entered, I heard Douzi's greeting.

He saw someone next to Yan Wuxun, and upon closer inspection, he realized it was Jin Ziyue.

Compared to two years ago, his facial features have become much more defined, his face is devoid of smiles, and his brown pupils resemble weathered ornaments.

"Brother Jin!" Douzi shouted and pounced over.

"You've finally come to find us!"

Jin Ziyue let Douzi nestle in his arms and muttered to himself.

"Don't be so sentimental," Yan Wuxun said with a smile.

Unlike Kou Dou, Yan Wuxun and Jin Ziyue had a long-standing tacit understanding. Standing side by side on the street, even without speaking or making a sound, they could feel a long-lost sense of security from each other's unhurried footsteps.

He still looks like the boy he used to be.

Sanshui Linxin was good at observing the atmosphere. She curiously looked at Yan Wuxun and then glanced at Kou Dou. Surprisingly, she didn't cause any trouble or disturb their joy of reunion after a long separation.

Very strange feeling.

The girl thought for no reason.

Fu Xun clearly said that Jin Ziyue was only visiting old friends from afar, but it seems that something happened that made him change his mind and appear in front of this group of close friends.

This is understandable. Sanshui Linxin glanced at Jin Ziyue without making a sound. Even though he didn't mention his injuries, the girl could still guess that the man must have gone through a fierce battle not long ago.

Perhaps it was because he had walked on the edge of hell that he cherished the people and things in front of him even more.

Looking at the man's retreating figure, Sanshui's gaze softened.

What a hypocritical little man.

There's no way around it; a virtuous girlfriend wouldn't compete for attention with her brothers at a time like this.

San Shui held her face in her hands, feeling that she was being far too understanding.

For Kou Dou, Jin Ziyue's appearance was the happiest thing in District 16.

Upon hearing that Jin Ziyue was on the wanted list of the entire clan of the Fate Chaser, Kou Dou rushed to Yan Wuxun's house overnight, and the next day the two discussed their plan to go to District 16 to find him.

However, their impoverished lives became unbearable, especially since Douzi felt guilty towards her brother back in their hometown. Finding Jin Ziyue finally brought them some solace.

But Jin Ziyue no longer has that smile he used to have.

The last time we got together was probably during a summer vacation, when we hid in a cafe and played games.

“We also want to help,” Douzi said solemnly to Jin Ziyue.

……

This was also the first time Tianyu had met Jin Ziyue in person. She was initially curious about who this man was, the one that Douzi and Lao Yan had been talking about.

But the moment they met, a chill ran down her spine. The man stood there, like the biting wind and snow on a precipice.

Jin Ziyue was obviously aware of Tianyu's presence, and his expression became much more natural as he simply nodded in acknowledgment.

After a brief introduction, Tianyu and Sanshui Linxin tactfully stood aside.

"What are they talking about?"

San Shui Lin Xin couldn't understand Mandarin, so he asked Tian Yu, who was beside him.

"Douzi said he wanted to help, but he was refused."

“That’s how it is.” Sanshui Linxin wasn’t surprised and muttered, “He always seems to like to take on heavy responsibilities himself.”

The girl crossed her arms, staring at Jin Ziyue as he was entangled with Kou Dou, looking helpless.

"Miss Sanshui seems to know Jin quite well?" Tianyu asked.

“That’s right.” Sanshui smiled confidently. “A person’s character is reflected in their soul, just like the lipstick on a white shirt. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be so obsessed with its scent.”

As Sanshui spoke, her little tongue curled across her lips.

“Hmm…sounds like some kind of delicious pudding,” Tianyu remarked.

"Hahaha, it's not impossible." Sanshui burst into laughter, but a sharp glint flashed in her eyes. "But... Jin is mine."

Tianyu silently equated the other person with a yandere and resolved not to engage in further discussions about Jin Ziyue.

Jin Ziyue's appearance was somewhat sudden, at least for Yan Wuxun and Douzi, it disrupted their daily routine of running a deserted restaurant. Jin Ziyue rarely mentioned his current situation, and Yan Wuxun wisely refrained from asking.

San Shui Lin Xin also wanted to hug Jin Zi Yue like Dou Zi did, but was deterred by a single look from the latter and stood aside dejectedly.

"Who treats their girlfriend like that?"

San Shui muttered to himself.

Jin Ziyue's expression was strange.

Yan Wuxun asked Tianyu what the girl had said, and Tianyu relayed the information truthfully.

Suddenly, the entire room fell silent.

Yan Wuxun opened his mouth slightly, but couldn't speak, his face solemn; Douzi was also stunned for a moment before speaking frankly:
"Isn't Brother Jin's girlfriend Sister Qin?"

"Beans," Yan Wuxun called out to stop them.

San Shui, curious, asked Tian Yu what Dou Zi had said.

"Qin... Sister?" Sanshui pondered the girl's name, a hint of unease flashing in his eyes.

"Fu Qin," Jin Ziyue added, revealing her full name to Sanshui Linxin.

"My girlfriend's name is Fu Qin."

In an instant, the girl's pupils contracted, causing her adorable appearance to melt away.

One update, one beast evolves; two updates, one beast! (I don't know how many days I can keep this up; please forgive me when I return to one update a day.)

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