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After I woke up in the hospital, I called Lin You, but it was her mother who answered. She told me that Lin You had collapsed on the street and had been taken to the hospital, and that she was currently recovering.
The time she collapsed was the same day I was taken away. According to Mom Lin, I had no reason to doubt anything, but just as she was about to hang up, I heard her respectfully refer to Mr. Su.
The only Mr. Su I knew was Su Ziqian, Lin You's boyfriend. Normally, Mom Lin wouldn't call him "Mr." This could only mean that he wasn't Su Ziqian or that Su Ziqian held a different status in the Lin family.
"Anxin, I heard you were hospitalized. Are you okay?"
Lin You's voice interrupted my thoughts. I blinked and leaned back on the sofa as I continued the call.
"Xiao You, are you alright? I'm fine; I'm just grounded at home resting!"
Lin You was silent for a moment before saying, "Anxin, it's best if you're okay; otherwise, I'd feel guilty." She spoke quickly, not giving me a chance to respond. "I can't believe I didn't notice you weren't following me that day. I'm sorry."
"Xiao You, I want to ask you a question."
"Sure, go ahead."
My hand trembled slightly as I held the phone. I knew that once I asked certain questions, many things might never return to how they were before. But if I didn't ask and let my thoughts spiral in confusion, it wouldn't be fair to my friend.
Taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling, I asked, "Xiao You, are you related to the Su family?"
Lin You fell silent for a moment. I could hear my heartbeat racing before she finally answered with one word: "Yes."
My heart skipped a beat; it felt like it might leap out of my throat. Words failed me as Lin You continued speaking in a relaxed tone.
“Su Ziqian saved me, and you say he is from the Su Family. If I want to repay him, doesn’t that mean I have a connection to the Su Family?”
Lin You’s words left me unsure of how to continue the conversation. Perhaps only the person involved knows the truth behind it all, so I chose to believe. I believed in her just as I believed in Jun Chong, because they were my most important friends and loved ones.
After chatting with her for a few more minutes, I hung up the phone. At that moment, Jun Chong came over with a bowl of porridge. “Who were you on the phone with?”
“Xiao You.”
A flicker of shadow crossed Jun Chong’s eyes, but he didn’t say anything further. He placed the porridge on the coffee table, stirred it with a spoon, and waved his hand to disperse the steam.
“Why don’t you blow on it? It’s such a hassle this way.”
“My breath carries Eerie Aura; you can’t be exposed to it right now, so—”
“So you still want us to sleep apart for now?”
I looked at him with watery eyes. Jun Chong paused for a moment, sighed heavily, and reached out his hand. He hesitated above my head before finally letting it fall, gently ruffling my hair. “Anxin, I’m doing this for your own good. Your body can’t handle any strain right now.”
“Or you could just give me a lot of Eerie Aura all at once; I could handle it and we could go back to how things were before?”
“Even so, the premise is that you need to be in good health.” Jun Chong smiled helplessly, lifted the porridge, and brought it to my lips. “Here.”
I took a bite each time he fed me until the bowl was empty. He looked at me with satisfaction as he noticed I had gained a few pounds from eating well over the past few days and that my complexion had improved significantly. It took another week before he finally allowed me some freedom.
However, there was still no news regarding the Qilin Hairpin. I was anxious but felt powerless; Jun Chong was already doing everything he could to search for it. When I went back to work, I visited that wedding dress shop only to find it under renovation, in complete disarray. The items were surely not inside.
So who took the Qilin Hairpin? Even Jun Chong couldn’t sense anything?
As soon as I arrived at work, I found my desk completely empty. Just then, Brother Rong walked by, and I quickly asked, "Brother Rong, why is there nothing for me to do today?"
"The Director is on a business trip, and there's not much going on right now. You just recovered, so take it easy," Brother Rong said, patting my shoulder. He lowered his voice and added, "Your man has already discussed things with Mr. Su. Since your man is so capable, why doesn't he just stay home as a full-time husband?"
"Yeah, Anxin, your man is really handsome. I've drooled a few tons already," Qianqian chimed in as she approached with a stack of photocopied documents, grinning like a lovesick fool. Lin You came in behind her and teased, "How come you weren't drowned by those tons of drool? Get back to work!"
After everyone dispersed, Lin You sat on my desk. With the Director absent, everyone felt more relaxed. Su Ziqian was a president who didn't closely supervise every aspect, so there was nothing to worry about.
I grabbed Lin You's hand and asked, "Did Jun Chong really go to see Su Ziqian?"
"Yes! Didn't he tell you?" Lin You was surprised but quickly realized. "With his reserved personality, he probably wouldn't share that with you. Anyway, things are quiet lately; you just recovered, so focus on resting. The last incident really scared me."
"You were the one who got scared," I whispered. "The Necromancer didn't do anything to you, did he?"
Lin You blinked her dark eyelashes. "I was so dizzy that I wouldn't know! Oh right, this weekend the publicity department is organizing a trip to Four Sisters Spring for hot springs. You should come along! There are many benefits to soaking in hot springs."
"I'll have to ask Jun Chong about that."
Lin You shrugged and jumped off the desk. "Make sure to reply to me soon!"
After a long day, it was finally time to clock out. Lin You left early to celebrate her mother's birthday, so I took the elevator down alone. It wasn't dark yet; Jun Chong wouldn't be out.
To my surprise, as I stepped out of the Su Family gate, I saw a crowd of women gathered around a man, chattering excitedly and taking photos.
I tiptoed to get a better view and smiled when I recognized him. The people surrounding him noticed my presence and straightened up as he walked towards me with long strides.
His cool hand offered me a unique tenderness as it gently rested on my head. "Are you tired?"
"I'm not tired."
I shook my head. Although Jun Chong could appear in front of others, Shizui had told me that it actually consumed a lot of his spiritual energy.
Having a physical body was fine, but maintaining visibility and touch without one, especially under the sun, was quite taxing for him. So without hesitation, I pulled him toward a shadowy area where there were fewer people.
"If you're fine, then don't manifest. It's the same with invisibility; I can see you anyway. No, you really shouldn't go out during the day. You still need to unlock the remaining Fourfold Seal. We can't waste your spiritual energy. Please don't make unnecessary sacrifices for me."
"If I don't sacrifice for you, who should I sacrifice for?" Jun Chong pulled me back with force, and I stumbled into his embrace. Looking up, I met his gentle smile. "Anxin, sacrificing for you makes me happy; I'm willing to do it. Because you are my everything."
"But if you really sacrifice yourself, what am I supposed to do alone?" I bit my lip. It wasn't that I couldn't feel his dedication to me, but what I wanted was for him to be safe. "I just want you to be safe."
"Alright, I promise you."
Jun Chong concealed himself, but the sunlight today was abundant; even at five-thirty, the sunset was glaringly red. So I took Jun Chong into a nearby Small Restaurant to grab a bite.
While waiting for our food to arrive, I rested my chin on my hand and watched the people walking by outside. Suddenly, a unique fragrance wafted into my nose just as the waiter brought two plates of food to our table.
I sniffed and said, "It's not this fragrance."
I turned to sniff around the area, feeling that the scent was nearby—familiar and refreshing.
Jun Chong observed me and pinched my nose. Instantly, I couldn't smell that fragrance anymore. "Why did you suddenly turn into a little dog? What are you sniffing around for?"
"I caught a whiff of something really fragrant." Just as I finished speaking, I saw the waiter walking towards us from the direction of the restroom. Since our table was closer to that corridor and several tables nearby were empty, the scent was quite strong. "I knew it felt familiar; it turns out it's the fragrance on him."
"Him?" Jun Chong looked over in confusion. "Who?"
"That's the man in black with long hair. When I first met him, I thought he was a woman! He always has this wonderful scent about him that makes you feel refreshed and comfortable."
"Where is this man in black? I can't see him."
"Right there, at our seven o'clock position." I pointed in that direction. The crowd wasn't too thick yet, so he couldn't possibly miss it. "Still can't see him?"
Jun Chong nodded slowly, his brows furrowing. "I don't see him, nor do I smell the fragrance you mentioned."
"How is that possible?" I exclaimed, my mouth agape. "Xiao You can see him; how can you not?"
"I have no sensation at all. Why don't you take me over there for a closer look?"
So I led Jun Chong from his table toward the restroom area. The man was eating noodles, and I deliberately slowed my pace as Jun Chong approached the target table. He looked around, holding his breath in concentration, but ultimately shook his head at me, which left me even more astonished.
Who exactly was that man? Why could Jun Chong not see him while everyone else could? The restaurant staff had just served him a drink.
What on earth was going on?
The man paused in his eating, took a sip of his drink, seemingly oblivious to our presence, one hand gripping something golden.
I quickly noticed that the object in his hand was unmistakably my Qilin Hairpin.
"Qilin Hairpin?!"
"What?"
Jun Chong also stopped in his tracks as I pointed at the man's hand. "Jun Chong, I'm not mistaken; that's the Qilin Hairpin! He's taken it!"
Looking around, Jun Chong still saw nothing. At that moment, Tao Wu quietly appeared beside him and said, " Lord, Lord Rongzhi has something for me to convey."
"Alright," Jun Chong replied, turning to me and saying, "Wait a moment."
"Okay."
Jun Chong walked to a less crowded area to speak with Tao Wu. Meanwhile, the man set down his chopsticks, picked up the Qilin Hairpin, and turned to look at me, revealing a gentle smile that sparkled brightly.
I stepped forward, eagerly asking, "Is that the Qilin Hairpin in your hand?"
He smiled warmly at me. "Yes. However, until you find the Sixth Seal, the Qilin Hairpin will be kept by me."
He placed the Qilin Hairpin into his dark hair and then stood up from his chair, hands in his pockets, walking leisurely toward the exit. I hurried after him, asking, "Who exactly are you?"
"I?"
He turned back, brushing aside the black bangs that covered his forehead, revealing a single character right in the center of his brow.
Six.
What does this mean?
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