Jiang Yingxue was rushed away in an ambulance.
However, Zhao Zifeng and I weren't taken away by the police car.
When the police arrived, Gu Nian happened to show up. He immediately took out his phone and called Jiang Bingcheng, Jiang Yingxue's father and the top sales executive of Huadi Qiancheng Real Estate Company.
I had no idea how Gu Nian knew this person, but after Gu Nian said just a few words, Jiang Bingcheng on the other end of the phone let out a forced hearty laugh.
Gu Nian handed the phone to the police officer on duty. Jiang Bingcheng told the police officer that Jiang Yingxue had always had a hidden illness. If I hadn't stopped her from self - harming in time, she would have strangled herself to death!
When the police officer heard this, since the victim's father said so, they naturally didn't want to dig deeper. They simply went through the procedure and went back to close the case.
"Zifeng, let's go back..."
After this commotion, it was almost ten o'clock.
Although the mall was still brightly lit and bustling, I had no mood to continue shopping.
The words of that hanged ghost were like a sharp fishbone stuck in my throat, making it hard for me to breathe.
"That's not okay!" Zhao Zifeng pouted and counted on her fingers as she calculated with me, "I accompanied you out without even having dinner. Don't you owe me a dinner? I accompanied you to see Senior Sister Wang. Shouldn't you give me some errand money?! And I haven't even seen the card your boyfriend gave you... I don't care. You owe me so much. If you leave now, you're a heartless Xixi!!!"
Zhao Zifeng shouted in the mall. She was almost throwing a tantrum on the ground. Even Gu Nian was amused by her. Trying to hold back his laughter, he said to me, "The young master also said that he wants you to have a good time. With me here to carry your bags, you two won't get tired no matter how much you buy."
"See, I told you! Your man really dotes on you. He can't bear to let you get tired!"
Zhao Zifeng said enviously as she hugged my arm and continued to stroll upstairs.
Hearing Zhao Zifeng's words, I felt even more miserable. Was he really good to me, or was he just trying to keep me alive longer so that he could absorb more essence from me?!
The top floor of the mall was a food street. Zhao Zifeng insisted on having barbecue. Gu Nian wasn't used to the young people's diet, so he found a tea - restaurant to have congee by himself.
I spent 190 yuan on a group - buying deal for a barbecue set for two. Zhao Zifeng was so angry that she scolded me for being stingy. She said that I was already trying to save money for my man even before getting married.
She had no idea what was on my mind... If I didn't have too much to do with him, maybe I still had a chance to get away!
Dinner was over quickly. Zhao Zifeng wasn't really interested in it.
She dragged me to buy two sets of underwear and two dresses. The prices were way beyond what I could afford.
When the shop assistants saw Zhao Zifeng excitedly take out the black card from my pocket, their indifferent expressions were immediately replaced by flattering smiles.
When swiping the card, Zhao Zifeng directly entered my birthday, XX0909. Unexpectedly, it prompted that the password was incorrect.
"Can't be, Xixi. Isn't your birthday on September 9th?" Zhao Zifeng whispered to me.
I suddenly remembered what my father once said. There was no one in this world who could match my horoscope...
Because my father had changed my birthday to three days earlier.
Just as I was about to try to enter 0906, another thought flashed through my mind.
I had a ghost marriage with Gu Fancheng. It should be calculated according to the lunar calendar...
Without hesitation, I pressed XX0730 on the POS machine. With a "beep", the screen showed that the card was successfully swiped.
"You're such a guy who values love over friendship."
After finally satisfying her shopping desire, Zhao Zifeng still pouted, looking very unhappy. Three years of friendship seemed to be nothing compared to her newly - found boyfriend, making her feel neglected.
"I didn't even know your real birthday. It seems that my affection for you over the past three years... was really wasted!"
Zhao Zifeng threw out the lines from a soap opera.
"Come on! I've already made amends!" To make her happy, I really spent money to buy a set of skincare products for her.
"At least you have a bit of conscience!!!" Zhao Zifeng pinched my waist.
Finally, we left the mall just as David City was closing.
Zhao Zifeng checked her phone. It was already past midnight.
Gu Nian behind us had carried a lot of bags to the basement to drive the car. Zhao Zifeng and I waited on the street.
"It's the weekend. Are you going home?"
Zhao Zifeng asked me. She knew that I had a big fight with my father. Going home might lead to another argument. "Or, you can stay at my place!"
"No need." Before I could answer, a chill came from behind.
Gu Fancheng's hand had wrapped around my waist from behind. "Xixi is going with me."
Zhao Zifeng was startled by Gu Fancheng, who appeared out of nowhere. However, she was a carefree person who never liked to think too much. Now she was once again lost in a depressed mood.
"Alas... How could I forget this?!"
Zhao Zifeng exaggeratedly slapped her own head. "Xixi is a girl with a boyfriend now. She doesn't even want to talk to a single dog like me..."
"What are you talking nonsense about!" I was amused by her. Wherever she was, my troubles would always disappear.
"Alright. Someone is secretly happy!"
Zhao Zifeng pouted. Without waiting for Gu Nian to drive the car over, she waved to hail a taxi.
"I won't let your driver take me back. It would be my sin if I delayed your romantic moment."
She opened the car door. Suddenly, as if she remembered something, she quietly ran over and whispered in my ear, "Remember to wear the underwear I picked for you when you get back. It will definitely give your man a different feeling!"
"Get out of here!!!"
My face was burning hot. I pounded on Zhao Zifeng's shoulder and pushed her into the taxi.
"Ah! I forgot something again!"
Just as the taxi was about to start, Zhao Zifeng hurriedly stuck her head out and whispered in a low voice, "Remember to use protection. If you accidentally get pregnant, you'll be in big trouble!"
The taxi sped away in a cloud of dust.
I stood there stunned on the street...
"Xixi, what's wrong?"
Gu Fancheng leaned over and nibbled on my earlobe.
I shrank back but didn't turn around. I had so many questions for him, but I didn't know where to start.
Gu Nian drove the low - key burgundy car. Gu Fancheng and I sat in the back seat.
After a moment of silence, I finally couldn't help but ask, "... Will I get pregnant?"
Gu Fancheng's dark eyes dimmed. He hooked his hand around my waist and pulled me onto his lap. "Why do you ask this? Do you want my child?"
I bit my lower lip. I neither nodded nor shook my head... I just looked at him seriously.
Gu Fancheng's eyes flickered. Suddenly, he curled his thin lips into a smile. "I'm a ghost. How could you possibly have a child?!"
That cold smile reminded me of the words he had said before I passed out from his torment.
"... You're so useless..."