Chapter 8: The Long-Legged Uncle Episode 7

  Su Luo had a premonition that the day she would leave this world was not far away, and unexpectedly, it would be when Qi Yu Xuan picked up the female lead and they developed feelings for each other. As for what happened last time, she knew that in reality, nothing had actually happened between them; Qi Yu Xuan had simply taken pity on Zheng Ke, who had run away from home after seeing her crush kiss someone else in the rain, and had taken him in. At least, that's how it was written in the book.

  I don't know when it's time to leave, whether it's death or the original owner returning to this body.

  But thinking about these things has no meaning anyway, after all, they have nothing to do with her when the time comes, she is just a passerby.

  While Su Luo was still reeling from her emotional downfall, she once again received a heavy responsibility from school - to participate in the Jessup global competition in Washington with her debate team members as the champion of China division.

  Go or not go?

  Forget it, I'll just go. Who knows, by the time I get back, everything might have been settled already. It's better that way, so I don't have to face it myself. Besides, Wei Lan has already left, and if I don't attend, there won't be enough people, which would be too irresponsible.

  Let's go if you want to go.

  Su Luo said hello to Qi Yu Xuan and Qi Lin, and promised the latter would bring him authentic jerseys and sneakers. Then he boarded a plane bound for the United States with his teammates.

  The match did not go smoothly, without Wei Lan, the absolute main force, and the strength of the other players was not evenly distributed. The first game barely won, but in the second game, they unfortunately encountered the Indian team, and Ah San's accent made it difficult for them to hear clearly, so they could only passively withstand the beating, being oppressed by the opponent without any chance of fighting back.

  As a result, the highly anticipated group had to end their journey earlier than expected.

  Before leaving, Su Luo also met Wei Lan who had come from 1a specially. The two of them were like ordinary friends, teasing and joking with each other, sharing happy things that happened after they parted ways, and tacitly not mentioning Qi Yu Xuan at all.

  When saying goodbye, the two gave each other a tight hug, unrelated to romance, but for kindred spirits.

  Su Luo knew in her heart that this would be their last meeting.

  Farewell, Wei Lan, my friend.

  ……

  Suoluo didn't tell anyone about going back home, but sent a short message to Qilin when landing:

  "You little stinker, your unlucky words came true and we lost miserably. Yesterday was old man's birthday and neither of us were there, it's a bit inexcusable. I'll go pick you up from school later and make it up to him today. P.S.: Don't even think about saying you're busy, it's Saturday! And remember to keep it a secret, let's give him a surprise."

  After finishing sending a short message, Su Luo took her gift and handed over other luggage to her teammates, then rushed straight to Qilin School.

  Don't ask her why, even though she clearly knows that Qi Yuxuan has been unfaithful, she doesn't hate him and instead continues to be good to him. On the one hand, this is what the task requires, but more importantly, in her opinion, they were originally a couple, and she was just an intruder, now everything needs to return to its original state. She can't resist or resent it, all she can do is try to leave gracefully.

  After Qī's little friend had made a fuss and complained about this and that, the two of them finally selected the cake and ingredients, preparing to head back to the Qi manor.

  Actually, she had planned to buy some balloons and ribbons to decorate the living room, but Qi Xiaoyou refused to agree, saying it was too silly and childish. That's right, Qi Yuxuan is already at that age, he shouldn't like this kind of thing, so she gave up.

  "Evil wife, what gift did you finally buy for the old man? Reveal it to me." This was their private nickname for Zhi Yu Xuan, they wouldn't dare call him that in person, afraid of offending someone.

  Barbie doll.

  "Yeah, it's quite suitable for him, I'll give it to him next year, but you're definitely not involved in this."

  "Cheating you, no time to buy others, just plan to send the jersey and shoes I gave you first, anyway the size is about the same."

  "How dare you!"

  ……

  The two of them chatted idly all the way home.

  The moment the door opened, Suoluo clearly felt that there was another woman's presence in the house, not visually or olfactory, but a kind of inexplicable yet certain feeling. Looking again at the entrance, indeed, there was a pair of small and delicate women's sandals placed there.

  It's today!

  Su Luo suddenly became timid again. She wanted to tell Zhi Lin, "I have something else to do, I'll leave first," but she couldn't bring herself to say it. Wanting to turn around and leave directly, her feet wouldn't listen to her commands.

  What's wrong with you, Liu Qianqian? You can't be so cruel! She silently pleaded in her heart, but apparently the other party didn't hear it, or heard it and became even more ruthless in wanting to deal with her.

  Su Luo felt that all the blood in her body was surging towards her heart, which seemed to be about to explode. Her limbs were completely out of control, and in the darkness, there was an invisible but extremely powerful force controlling her to walk towards Qi Yu Xuan's room.

  One step at a time, slowly going up the stairs...

  Getting closer and closer, that place of final judgment.

  Qilin apparently didn't notice the extra woman's shoes at the entrance, thinking his old man was not home as usual, he casually threw down his bag and lay on the sofa to watch the ball game.

  Su Luo went upstairs, thinking she was going to hide the gift in her room. He muttered a sentence: "Women are indeed vulgar." and didn't take it to heart.

  At last, she reached the end of the short staircase and stood in front of his door.

  Don't! Don't go open it!

  Usually nimble hands this time ignored the instructions from the master's brain and still stretched towards the handle.

  Crack!

  It was actually just a faint sound. The hardware decoration of this luxurious villa was definitely not bad, but it was like a loud noise that crashed into Su Luo's heart and also woke up Qi Yu Xuan who was sleeping soundly.

  "Lolo, aren't you in the US? Listen to me explain." Qi Yuxuan hastily got up and put on his clothes.

  A strange smell wafted through the air, one she had never smelled before, probably the scent of love that people talked about. This was also a new experience for her. Her body was out of control, but her mind began to wander.

  The task is finally completed, shouldn't I be happy? But why does my heart hurt so much...

  From Qi Yuxuan's perspective, Su Luo at this moment was like a soulless person, not crying or making a fuss, just staring blankly at the two of them with her eyes fixed on them, unable to discern any emotions. A wave of fear of losing her surged up in his heart, making him feel as cold as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and his hands trembled uncontrollably as he put on his clothes.

  "Lo...lo..." He painfully and anxiously called out her name in a soft voice, but was also afraid of startling her.

  At last, the sleeping beauty on the bed was also startled awake by the movements of the two people. She hastily pulled up her quilt to cover her chest and let out a sharp, ear-piercing scream: "Ahh~~~"

  The sound of a woman's voice may be different in thickness and height, but when she screams, the frequency is actually similar. Zhi Lin downstairs also heard it and thought Su Luo was scared by a mouse or something, so he hurriedly rushed up with his long legs three steps at a time. Although they were used to arguing with each other, they still cared about each other in their hearts.

  This shrill cry seemed to have also scared away the curse on Su Luo's body, and she regained consciousness once again, regaining control over her own body.

  I recall a conversation with my roommate, what if one day I catch my husband cheating in bed? She said at the time that she would go up and give each of them a slap, then say with poise, "Sorry, I'm disturbing you, please continue," and leave the door open. But now, she doesn't want to do anything, just wants to escape, far, far away.

  Zi Lin saw such an awkward scene when he went upstairs, fortunately, the two people covered what they should have covered.

  On one hand, he loves his biological father; on the other hand, there is his future stepmother who he regards as a brother or sister. No matter how mature and worldly he usually appears to be, after all, he's still young, and facing this situation for the first time, he panics and doesn't know what to do.

  Suoluo didn't even look at Qilin and ran out with his head down, the Qi family father and son couldn't care about crying Li Hua bringing rain Zheng Ke, and hurriedly chased after him.

  Dad, Mom, I want to go home!

  Liu Qianqian, I was wrong, take me home!

  At this moment, Su Luo's mind only had this one thought.

  She ran and ran, without direction, without a goal, non-stop running, just wanting to run...

  If I leave here, I can go home...

  "Bang----" A loud crash, Su Luo's body flew up.

  Ah, my whole body hurts so much, are my bones shattered into pieces? There's something gushing out of my mouth and nose, it must be blood... How disgusting. I must look really ugly and terrifying right now.

  Before losing consciousness, she seemed to hear Qi's father and son repeatedly calling her name in her ear:

  "Lolo, get up!" "Lolo, I was wrong!" "Lolo, please don't scare me!"...

  It's Qi Yuxuan.

  Old fellow, I'm leaving. You must be happy from now on. At your age, don't lose face as an elder. Take good care of your son and wife, smoke less, drink less, eat on time, and go for a run when you have nothing to do.

  I'm sorry, I made you sad...

  It seems like that stinky little brat Qilin is crying again.

  "Stinky girl, wake up! You promised me that we would run away from home together. We'll go to the US to watch NBA and to Thailand to see ladyboys... without bringing your old man along... Don't you dare die on me! You said you'd be my stepmom... Wake up! What if your old man marries someone else, has a son, and bullies me? You promised to protect me... You're fine, I'll call you mom from now on and listen to everything you say..."

  You little brat, sorry, I'm going to break my promise. Aren't you the most afraid of horror movies and gore? Hurry up and go back, it's better for you not to watch this, or you'll definitely be scared out of your wits with all the blood and gore.

  Later on, there will be someone who replaces me and accompanies you all the time. Forget about this big bad guy who cheated your feelings...

  Zheng Kehui will be a good wife and mother, you must be happy!

  Sorry, sorry...

  Tired, so tired, I want to sleep now.