Mysterious Resurrection: What If

Chapter 20 Double Happiness (Part Two)
"Dachang City? Isn't that Xiao Yang's territory?"

After the three S-level ghosts that went out of control in Dajing City, Ye Zhen had a deep impression of Yang Jian. If it weren't for Yang Jian, he and his team of captains might have been wiped out in the ghost painting.

As Ye Zhen approached, he saw a young man with his hands cuffed by two policemen, and two gleaming gold handguns were conspicuously displayed on the hood of the police car.

The young man was still shouting:

"I am Yang Jian, the big boss of Dachang City! Who dares to touch me! Who can touch me?!"

"Quiet down! You are suspected of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition! Come with me to the police station!"

Just then, Ye Zhen's cell phone rang in his pocket, who was watching from the side.

He pulled out a phone with a fancy exterior and a selfie printed on it.

"Mr. Ye, headquarters called and said they have something urgent to discuss with you."

"Headquarters is looking for me?"

Ye Zhen originally wanted to hang up, but after looking at the young man who was still shouting, he said, "Transfer me to them. I also have something to ask them."

"Hey, Lao Cao, Yang Jian's shadow clone has come to my Dahai City. And when did he get plastic surgery? I don't even recognize him anymore."

On the other end of the phone, Cao Yanhua remained silent for a full five seconds.

"...No, that's Yang Jian's classmate."

Two minutes later.

"So, you must be Awei, the Red Flower Double Sticks of Dachang City, also known as the Double-Wielding Golden Gunman?"

Zhang Wei cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said in a deliberately profound tone:

"That's right, it's me. You know Brother Leg too? May I ask who you are?"

Ye Zhen turned around, put his hands behind his back, looked into the distance, and slowly began to speak:
"I am Ye Zhen, the leader of Dahai City, known as the strongest and invincible man in the world. Sigh, how lonely I am."

"Oh? Nice to meet you. I'm just a mediocre person. I'm at the peak of my senior year of high school, and I'm almost at college level."

Just as the two were getting into a lively conversation, a woman ran over from a distance and interrupted their conversation.

"Zhang Wei! You're causing trouble again! I told you not to come, but you insisted on coming!"

Jiang Yan clutched her chest, running breathlessly. She knew something was wrong when she saw Zhang Wei showing off the two gold pistols in the crowd, so she immediately called Yang Jian.

Ye Zhen glanced at Jiang Yan, still maintaining that pretentious pose.

"May I ask who this gentleman is?"

Zhang Wei took a sip of milk and muttered:

"Leg Bro's number one girlfriend."

"Little Yang's playing style is pretty fancy."

Hearing the conversation between the two, Jiang Yan became as angry as a cat with its fur standing on end. She jumped up and smacked Zhang Wei on the head.

"Zhang Wei! Drop the number one! I'm Yang Jian's only girlfriend!"

"Mr. Ye, I'm really sorry to trouble you. Zhang Wei is just like that, please bear with him."

Ye Zhen and his two companions sat in an open-air milk tea shop next to the square.

"It's nothing to mention. I, Ye, am a strong man who doesn't concern myself with trivial matters. Besides, Brother Wei and I hit it off immediately, so there's no trouble at all."

Ye Zhen spoke in a very formal and measured manner, as if he were deliberately imitating a character from an anime.

Jiang Yan gave an awkward smile.

'It's over.' Jiang Yan's first thought was that it was all over. Zhang Wei was already enough of a headache for her, and now there's Ye Zhen too. Who knew that the person in charge of the entire Dahai City would be a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur)?

Ye Zhen deliberately lowered his voice and said:

"So, Brother Wei, what brings you to Dahai City? There's nothing in Dahai City that I, Ye, cannot accomplish. If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to tell me."

Zhang Wei cupped his hands in greeting.

"To be honest, I came here to meet one of my online crushes."

"Online dating?!" Jiang Yan exclaimed in surprise.

"When did this happen? What era are we living in that you still believe in this? Maybe the other person is just a burly man with unkempt feet!"

According to Zhang Wei, he found a small red cloth bag on the roadside a week ago, with a phone number left on it.

That evening, Zhang Wei dialed the number listed on the phone. To his surprise, a woman answered the phone. The woman had a very pleasant voice, and he could tell from her voice that she was wearing a JK uniform and had pigtails.

After a few interactions, Zhang Wei and the woman confirmed their relationship. Zhang Wei came to Dahai City today to get engaged to that woman.

"Wait, wait, wait, what? Engaged?! Zhang Wei, you've only known each other for less than a week, you don't even know what the other looks like, and you're already getting engaged?"

Jiang Yan wished she could tie Zhang Wei up and take him back right now. No matter how silly Zhang Wei was, he was still Yang Jian's classmate. Moreover, Zhang Wei wasn't a bad person at heart; he was just a bit silly. In fact, Jiang Yan really liked Zhang Wei as a friend.

"What do you know? That voice is JK twin tails. I've heard that voice countless times in bed since I was a child. Do you think I'd be wrong? My love with her is platonic. If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense."

Ye Zhen, listening from the side, nodded repeatedly, seemingly agreeing with Zhang Wei's statement.

"Besides, who says I don't know what she looks like?"

As he spoke, Zhang Wei took out his phone, and the screen saver displayed a photo of a woman. She had delicate features and a slightly aloof air; with a touch of light makeup, she would definitely be considered a beauty.

Upon seeing the photos, Ye Zhen and Jiang Yan both crowded around, their curious heads squeezing so tightly that Zhang Wei's face contorted in discomfort.

"This photo gives me a strange feeling; is it overly photoshopped...?"

"It's a dead person."

Without anyone noticing, Ye Zhen's eyes had become sharp.

"dead?!"

Jiang Yan and Zhang Wei said in unison.

Ye Zhen nodded.

“That’s right, I’ve seen more dead people than you’ve eaten meals. This is a dead person.”

Jiang Yan couldn't wait to return to Guanjiang Community, but who knew that a business trip could lead to a supernatural event.

Zhang Wei didn't hesitate for even a second.

"Brother Ye, farewell, until we meet again!" With that, he got up to leave.

Ye Zhen covered half of his face with his hand and spoke in a low voice:

"You might die if you leave, but I guarantee your safety here. Ghosts are forbidden in Dahai City. Wherever I am, that is the safe zone."

"Um, Mr. Ye... is it not allowed for us not to go?"

Jiang Yan was so frightened that her back was soaked with cold sweat.

“The killing pattern, Brother Wei, you have triggered the killing pattern. The reason this ghost hasn’t killed you yet is because the killing pattern is still in progress.”

He held up one finger and continued, "If you don't go, this ongoing process will immediately stop, and the ghost will kill you."

Although Ye Zhen is a bit of a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur), he is not stupid. Through handling numerous paranormal events, he has long since become a professional who is very sensitive to paranormal phenomena.

Ye Zhen's current achievements are not entirely due to the scapegoat inside him.

In other words, the strong one is not the scapegoat itself, but Ye Zhen who possesses the scapegoat.

While the characteristics of a scapegoat are important, Ye Zhen's strength lies in his understanding and development of the supernatural. Even if Ye Zhen were to control other types of vengeful spirits, his achievements would not be much less.

Hearing Ye Zhen's seemingly logical explanation, Zhang Wei immediately grabbed Ye Zhen's leg and said:

"Brother Ye! Save me!"

"Ha! A mere female ghost? Watch how I suppress her!"

"Brother Ye is awesome!"

Seeing that the two had already gotten up, Jiang Yan quickly grabbed her bag and followed them.

"What about me? I didn't have an online romance with a ghost, can I leave now?"

(End of this chapter)