"Of course!!"
I'm naturally not one to meddle in others' affairs. Usually, only a sufficient amount of money can move me.
I'm a bit of a money - grubber myself. But with Du Wenzhong and Du Peilin, who are completely obsessed with money, I seem to be a kind - hearted person. I just saw so many parents and children having their faith power sucked away by the One - Eyed Buddha Mother. I'm afraid that thing will become so powerful again that it gets out of control.
"There are countless evil spirits in the world. We can't possibly take care of them all," Si Jiangchen said in a low, teasing voice. "The gods don't pay us. Why should we act on behalf of the heavens?"
My rather heavy mood was lightened a lot by Si Jiangchen's words. I couldn't help laughing.
"Hey, sister, why are you following us?" Si Tong, who was being carried by Si Jiangchen, turned around and let out a surprised sound. I quickly turned around to look. I saw that the receptionist Xia, who had almost been scared out of her wits just now, was following us on the stairs. Her face was deathly pale. When she saw Si Tong and me turning to look at her, she timidly said, "S - sorry. I'm r - really scared. Mr. Si, c - could you give me a ride?"
Just now, when this Miss Xia was scolded by the training director of Taoran, she had already hidden behind us. Now that she saw us leaving, she followed us downstairs.
She had also heard the conversation between Song Yixuan and Si Tong. She knew that this tall and handsome man in front of her was the actual controller of the largest audio - visual company in China. So she had the idea of expanding her network.
Taoran Media had assigned her to the training institution. There were only parents who wanted their children to become successful. Xia never thought she could achieve anything there. And she had been controlled by illusions and almost jumped off the building. Presumably, the director wouldn't let her continue her internship.
... Xia had set her sights on Si Jiangchen and me whom she had just met.
"I don't know you," Si Jiangchen didn't even turn his head. "Taxis are very convenient everywhere."
Xia didn't expect that her pitiful appearance couldn't move Si Jiangchen at all. She gently twisted the corner of her clothes and said, "I'm a senior student at Beijing University of Media and Communication. My name is Xia Qingqing. My bag and phone are still upstairs. I d - dare not go to get them. Please give me a ride. I live in the school dormitory. It's only about ten minutes away... It's not very far."
"Sister, it's only a ten - minute walk. You can just walk back," Si Tong said with a smiling face. "The Media University is not on our way. It's not very convenient!"
"... Mr. Si..." Xia Qingqing's eyes turned red. Although Si Tong had flatly rejected her request for a ride, she still followed us all the way to the parking lot of the building.
Si Jiangchen opened the car door. Si Tong and I got in first. I saw Xia Qingqing finally summon up her courage and run to the door beside the driver's seat. She said to Si Jiangchen, "Mr. Si, I'm currently looking for an internship. Taoran is obviously not suitable for me. I'd like to recommend myself for an internship in your company. Is that okay?"
I didn't expect young people nowadays to be so bold as to ask the president directly for an internship!
Si Jiangchen remained calm. He just gave her a disdainful look and said, "Fir does have a certain number of internship quotas. If you want to try, you can submit your resume. There's no need to recommend yourself to me."
After saying that, he started the car and slowly drove out of the parking lot.
I turned my head and looked out of the rear window. I saw that Miss Xia was still standing in the parking lot, looking at our car speeding away. I wondered what she was thinking.
"What does she want?" I sighed. I originally thought she was quite pitiful, almost having her soul devoured at work. But now, her actions made me feel a bit uncomfortable.
"What does she want? Sister Xiaohe, she's trying to get close to Dad Si!" Si Tong also lay on the back of the chair and looked back with me. "It was clearly you who saved her, but she only talked to Dad Si. Obviously, she subconsciously regarded you as a potential rival!"
"How do you know so much at such a young age?" I suddenly felt that Si Tong was quite different from other kids. He wasn't the kind of brat who knew nothing and just caused trouble. I could communicate with him like an adult.
"There are plenty of such people!" Si Tong looked at me proudly and said, "Dad Si is very charming. Sister Xiaohe, you don't think only Aunt Bai Wei in the company is flattering him, do you?"
"Uh..." I was at a loss for words. If Si Tong hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about Bai Wei.
"Alright, Tongtong," Si Jiangchen, who was driving, interrupted our conversation and asked, "Instead of gossiping, you might as well think about what to have for dinner!"
...
Originally, Si Jiangchen wanted to go home and cook for us. But I was always thinking about Wang Yingxiu's matter. So I asked Si Jiangchen to take us to a restaurant for some simple meals. Then I asked him to take me back to our shop.
Si Jiangchen had an overseas phone conference to attend at night. So he had no objection to my going back to the shop. He just said he would come to find me after he was done.
Si Tong was the most disappointed one.
Si Jiangchen was going to take him back to the Lin family. He pouted and was on the verge of crying.
But I had to be tough - minded and let him go back.
Because I might have to write a memorial to the underworld tonight and perform a series of religious ceremonies. Si Tong had school tomorrow morning. He couldn't stay up all night in my shop!
Moreover... there were only two small rooms in my house. Du Wenzhong would definitely not let Si Tong share a bed with him!
Si Jiangchen first took Si Tong home and then drove me back to the alley in front of my shop.
"Remember to leave the door unlocked for me tonight," Si Jiangchen said as I got out of the car. He held my hand through the car window and gently bit it.
"... Pervert!!!" The breath on the back of my hand tickled me. I quickly pulled my arm back. Si Jiangchen smiled softly. He didn't start the car and drive away until he saw me enter the shop.
"Xiaohe, what's wrong with your hand?" My grandfather Du Wenzhong was sitting on a lounge chair at the door, watching short videos. He was startled when he saw the brace on my right elbow.
"Don't worry!" I knew he was afraid that I would be chased and killed by Du Peiyun and the others again. I quickly pushed him back onto the chair. "Awen... from now on, we don't have to hide everywhere anymore!"
"Ah?!" It had been many years since anyone had called him "Awen". Du Wenzhong was obviously stunned for a moment.
I continued, "We've caught Du Peiyun! He'll never appear in front of us again!"
I didn't tell Du Wenzhong that only Du Peiyun's soul - remains were keeping him alive, because I had eaten Du Peiyun's three souls. That feeling was so bad that I didn't even want to think about it!
"Really?!! Really?!!!" Du Wenzhong looked completely incredulous. He was excited and... a bit in a daze.
The fear and pressure of so many years suddenly disappeared, leaving a feeling of unreality and relaxation.
"Help me set up a religious altar tonight," I said. Since my right hand was inconvenient, I had to ask Du Wenzhong for help.
I planned to liberate Wang Yingxiu and the others tonight to avoid any unforeseen changes!