Initially, both Zhang Zi Xin and Lu Yan didnt agree with handing Lil Tong over to Duan Jin. No matter how powerful she was, she ultimately wasnt a normal human being and wouldnt be able to give Lil Tong a normal life. The couple wanted to give their child a safe environnt that ensured their child would go through life successfully. Only then could they leave in peace.
However, after finding out Duan Jin was the only one who could save Lil Tongs life, and that Lil Tongs recovery would be an extended process, they could only agree. However, they asked to et Duan Jin first.
The others understood their thoughts perfectly. They were essentially being forced to give their own child up for adoption, and wished nothing more than to plan out every step of their childs future. Yet this was exceptionally jarring in Ruan Zhans eyes. He suddenly thought of himself, of how his father had given him to that cowardly couple. Hadnt his father felt any worry or reluctance? His father must have known his son would have supernatural abilities. Had he never considered the others would view him as a monster? Thinking about it, even after his father adopted him, he didnt pay any special attention to his abilities, let alone try to explain things or comfort him. Why? Why did his father treat him like that? Were his abilities really innate? Were they inherited? Were they arranged? Or had he received special attention from the heavens, and was a freak to begin with?
Would you like us to be present during the eting? Bao Da Tongs voice pulled him out of his thoughts.
We want to discuss things by ourselves, is that ok? Zhang Zi Xin said.
Of course it is. Then Ill go fetch Duan Jin. Ah Zhan, although the protective formation has been loosened, it hasnt been completely removed. Without soone to bring her inside, Duan Jin wont be able to enter. Bao Da Tong got up and looked outside as he spoke. A woman dressed in black stood expressionlessly at the corner of the street. She had no makeup on but was startlingly beautiful, elegant and supple. Who else could it be but Duan Jin?
It had been much easier to get in touch with Duan Jin compared to persuading Zhang Zi Xin and his wife. A heart demon had ford during her cultivation and his old man had set up a controlling restriction on her soul. Therefore, he could directly communicate with her by using a spell during ditation.
He had guessed correctly. Duan Jin had no intention of refusing his suggestion. First of all, as a Daoist she felt compelled to help, and would do her best to save Lil Tong. Secondly, she was too lonely. A child would give her an outlet for her maternal love. This was rather attractive to her, so despite appearing very calm, the fact that she had gotten here so quickly showed she was also impatient.
He waved at her before going downstairs to fetch her. The next step would depend on Lil Tongs parents. He only hoped things would end well.
Duan Jin and the couple spent three days in discussion before thoroughly completing this matter. None of the other four were parents and they didnt understand there were so many things to discuss in regards to a child. Luckily, things seed to have been resolved satisfactorily. Everyone could sense Duan Jins affection for Lil Tong. Therefore, they all let out a breath in relief when she took Lil Tong and his family away.
I will definitely heal this child, and raise him properly. She said prior to leaving. Perhaps in a dozen years or so, he will attend college here. He will also beco soone capable of exorcising fiends and demons. She spoke pointedly, making Ruan Zhan and the others recall that fateful trip in the mountains that cost many innocent students their lives, as well as that of Duan Jins son.
Her words surprised them a lot. Normally, she didnt really converse with them. Although she had helped them before, and also t with Bao Da Tong frequently, her attitude had been clear: she knew she had erred, but she still hated those who took the last bit of hope from her!
However, she was now speaking. Perhaps it was rather that she had finally let go, resolve the last hint of resentnt. She had forgiven them. After all, while they had caused her to lose one son, they now gave her another. Although this son was sickly, he was pure like a blank piece of paper. She could raise him fresh, no longer making any irrevocable mistakes. She would give him all her love!
Were just going to see the place Lil Tong is going to grow up in. Once we do, we will leave. We wont linger aninglessly. Trust us. Zhang Zi Xin promised.
With things like this, what else was to be said? They had once again worked together to overco an ordeal. As usual, there was both happiness and so sense of less. Especially since Ruan Zhans past had been dragged out during this matter.
Now that everyones gone, when are you going to leave? Wan Li asked Bao Da Tong three days later.
He clearly knew Bao Da Tong had zero intentions of leaving. Instead, he was making himself more and more at ho at the bar. His business was booming and his connections were nurous. There were even signs of him supplanting the host.
My business hasnt borne fruit yet, how can I leave my cousin? Bao Da Tong said without any hint of sincerity. He was as shaless as usual. He was sitting with Wan Li in the corner, stealing so rest during the bustle. They watched Ruan Zhan with his stunning yet distant smile interacting with all sorts of custors.
It would be great if he could let go at so point the way Duan Jin did. Bao Da Tong sighed lightly.
Theres nothing you and I can do about that. Only Xiao Xia can help. Wan Li took a sip of alcohol. However, his Calamity of Threesits a pit he cannot avoid.
No wonder hes willing to make her sad despite loving her so much. Its naturally easy to be reckless, but once the heart is entangled, how can it be so easy to let go? If it were
Bao Da Tong didnt get to finish before Wan Li suddenly made a sound, recalling sothing. I just rembered that Ah Zhan only told about his Calamity of Threes. Why does it seem like youve known for a while, and arent surprised at all?
Did you only just notice? Youre really slow! How are you still a psychiatrist?! Bao Da Tong was a little excited at having gotten the opportunity to bully Wan Li. Calling a quack, what about yourself? I do cheat my custors out of so money but at least they get peace of mind. You have zero dical accomplishnts yet still work on treating patients. Youre essentially leading people astray. No, its more like killing others via malpractice. No wonder people say quack doctors are basically professional assassins!
I only said one thing and youre spewing out so much nonsense. You just have to tell , did you know about it already?
Of course! Bao Da Tong said as if it were obvious. Otherwise, did you really think I ca here to set up a business? Life should be simple and natural. Why would I go through so much trouble for so material wealth. Wouldnt that be against the essence of my Dao? Besides, thats so exhausting!
Wan Li was enlightened.
He never believed that Bao Da Tong was here to start a business, but he never thought he had co to help Ruan Zhan. He had assud he just wanted to get so worldly experience or engage in mortal pleasures. Still, he didnt expect Bao Da Tong to admit it directly!
How did you find out?
By eavesdropping. Didnt I tell you Uncle Ruan often ca to chat with my dad? I loved to eavesdrop on them. Once, Uncle Ruan ntioned the Calamity of Threes. Although he felt it was an unavoidable tribulation fro Ah Zhan, he hoped my dad could help save his life. Even if there was only the slightest chance, he had to try. Therefore, I always felt there must be so deep misunderstanding between Ah Zhan and Uncle Ruan. Or else, Uncle must have so huge unspeakable difficulties. He actually loves that son of his extrely much. Im even more certain after seeing Zhang Zi Xin and his wife with Lil Tong. Back then, when Uncle Ruan ntioned Ah Zhan, he had the exact sa expression as them.
So you chose to co running over?
Not without approval. I got permission. Bao Da Tong scratched his head. I was still young back then, and had no idea what Calamity of Threes ant despite hearing about it. Yet because I had been eavesdropping, I didnt dare ask about it. I ended up assuming it was so sort of strange spell and put it from my mind. Recently, my old man said he was going on a trip. Only then did he tell about it in detail, and sent here to help Ah Zhan. Only then did I realize they had been aware of my eavesdropping. They just didnt expose .
Then what should we do? Did Uncle Bao have a plan? Wan Li asked hurriedly.
Wan Li assud that the simple-looking yet wise Uncle Bao definitely had a great solution, and couldnt help but feel excited. Unexpectedly, Bao Da Tong shook his head. This is Ah Zhans fate. Uncle Ruan had previously divined it. He cannot avoid it. Its just a matter of doing everything possible to prepare. My old man has also repeatedly divined that Ah Zhans lifeline is covered in extre dark aura this year. It seems hopeless. Im here to see if we can create a miracle and force Ah Zhans fate to change. My old man isnt optimistic, and just wanted to keep a promise to his old friend. However, I think there has to be a way. Although I dont know what to do yet, Ah Zhan has overco so many odds before. Things shouldnt be completely hopeless this ti either. Isnt there a saying: man makes his own fate!
Wan Li froze, his newly risen hopes extinguished. Yet he also felt Bao Da Tong was right. No matter what fate had in store, they wouldnt just sit and wait for death. Ah Zhan may appear calm on the surface. Yet when the mont cos, with his personality, he will definitely fight fiercely until everything is turned upside down.
The weak accept their fate, the brave challenge it and the strong overco it!
But its best not to tell Xiao Xia about this matter. Bao Da Tong continued speaking. Theres no need to cast gloom over her life. I envy that cheerful nature of hers. No setback and keep her down for long. Truly a good personality.
Do I need you to tell that? Wan Li glanced at the door, unease settling in his heart.
Xiao Xia was finally back to working normally. Luckily, Director Pan who spoiled her to the extre forgave her period of absence. Perhaps he felt he was the cause of her poor health ever since being sent to promote awareness of the law. Therefore, he might be trying to make it up to her. Otherwise, with Xiao Xias record and attendance, it was a miracle for her to still be employed.
Director Pan definitely didnt know Xiao Xia had a great constitution. She wouldnt fall ill for so long just because of being overworked. It was all because her mind and heart were strongly resisting Ruan Zhans mory wipe.
Recently she was often in a daze, and also secretly observed Ruan Zhan for long periods of ti. She seed to be thinking about sothing. When asked, she wasnt willing to say anything, as if her mory was fuzzy. Yesterday, while they were watching the Hollywood classic Random Harvest, she suddenly got a splitting headache during the mory loss scene. Then, she started crying randomly.
He was afraid she would recall her forgotten mories. He wasnt selfishly trying to obtain her. Actually, after finding out the secrets of Ah Zhans past, he had decided to give up on Xiao Xia. Ah Zhan never had any affection, and Xiao Xia was his only hope for love. She was also the reason he struggled hard against his destiny. As his best friend, how could he bear to screw that up?!
It wasnt like he didnt love her. He still did. Or perhaps, he loved her more than ever. But like that line from a movie, he would rather have two happy friends than one sad woman.
He was afraid because if Xiao Xia rembered everything, she would hate Ruan Zhan. Then, their relationship would beco even more rocky. However, he had a rather bad feeling that those mories were too strong. Ah Zhan had cast the spell while his emotions were a ss. So many things had happened since then, and the two had been so close. These would all stimulate recall.
Thinking of this, Wan Li looked up at the door again. She should have long since gotten off work. Why hadnt she co back yet? He was fine with just seeing her every day. He also had to pray she wouldnt recall the past!
The door finally opened and Xiao Xias figure appeared in the doorway. She still looked so delicate and cute, evoking ns primal protective instinct. Yet she was also stubborn to the point of making one feel heartache. Yet why did her face look so pale and uneasy today.
Wan Li stood up, wanting to head over. Yet he saw Xiao Xia run straight to the bar, saying sothing to Ruan Zhan. Then, she turned and gave Wan Li a forced smile, planning on going straight upstairs. Ruan Zhan also looked a little confused, but still followed behind her.
Crap, she was about to rember! Wan Lis heart chilled, wanting to stop Ruan Zhan but ended up remaining silent. What was going to co would co!
Upstairs, Ruan Zhan followed Xiao Xia into the room. The fiends had been dealt with but Xiao Xia was unwilling to leave for so reason.
Whats wrong? Seeing her pale face, turbulent gaze and sweat-soaked hair, Ruan Zhan felt sympathy well up in his heart.
Xiao Xia didnt speak, rely looking at him. He gradually felt a little nervous.
Tell , what happened. He couldnt help but stroke her face. I will help you, no matter what it is.
In the past, you seed to hate whenever I ca looking for you. Xiao Xia said slowly, as if talking in her sleep. How did we end up becomingfriends?
Xiao Xia
Lower your head a little. Theres sothing I want to say. Xiao Xia beckoned with her finger.
Ruan Zhan was puzzled, but also had a sowhat foreboding feeling. However, he still lowered his head.
Xiao Xia moved in close, so close they were almost touching. She looked at him with so fear in her eyes. I want to try an experint, to prove that the thing I keep dreaming about in my dreams really happened. She spoke, and before Ruan Zhan could react, she suddenly pecked him on the lips.
Ruan Zhan was completely stunned, his bent over body remaining rigid in place. The emotions in Xiao Xias eyes beca fiercer and she kissed him again.
This ti, her lips lingered on his for a long ti, long enough for him to lose his reasoning, for his mind to turn fuzzy, for all the bitterly constructed defenses around his heart to completely collapse. His deep longing caused him to take the initiative, pulling her into his arms for a passionate kiss.
He loved her so much! But he had had to suppress that deepest longing of his. It had taken so much effort to hang around her daily while suppressing his urge to touch her!
He completely forgot his surroundings as he lost himself in the lasting kiss. He was drunk on her softness and sweetness. Then, he suddenly felt pain on his lips before he was pushed away!
Youve kissed before. When we were in Hongqing Towns new town. Her lips were stained with his blood, anger and sorrow on her face. But you forcibly erased my mories! What right did you have to do so? Didnt you promise you definitely wouldnt use that aweso power of yours on ? You promised!
In an instant, he realized she had recovered her mories. But her extre reaction and the expression on her face horrified him. Listen to , Xiao Xia He tried to hold her trembling body but she desperately kept her distance!
What right did you have? Those were my mories, that was my past. How dare you?! Xiao Xia was practically screaming, her face covered with tears.
Ever since Hongqing Town, she kept feeling a stinging pain in her heart. Every ti she saw Ruan Zhan, she felt confused and bitter. She had thought it was due to her crush on him, but every ti they inadvertently made contact, she would feel she had forgotten sothing! It was only recently when the door that was shut inside her mind was suddenly opened by a crack!
And that kiss had proved everything. It had proved her feelings werent wrong. The kiss was the key that had unlocked that door, allowing the mories to flood into her mind like the tide, washing away all the tenderness in her heart!
Its not what you think! Ruan Zhan took a step, wanting to comfort Xiao Xia who was no longer rational due to her emotions. However, she didnt listen.
Im only asking what right you had to do that to ! She had run out of space to retreat, her back against the wall. No matter how much you hated , how much you regretted kissing , how much you wanted to get rid of , you just had to tell . Why would you do that to ? I wouldnt have misunderstood. I would have stayed far away from you and left you in peace! Even if I and my feelings for you arent worth a damn in your heart, did you really regret it so much you had to make forget everything? Do I make it so hard for your to own up to your actions? Did you think that a kiss would make cling to you and refuse to let go? Whether you were just playing around back then or were temporarily confused, I wouldnt have blad you. After all, I was the one who lowered myself, I was the one who offered myself up! But you had no right to take what was mine! No right to toy with in the palm of your hand. Tell if you want to scram. I will imdiately scram far away and you wont ever have to see again! Why would you use such a thod to humiliate ? Were you secretly laughing at ? Another foolish woman falling at your feet, with excessive expectations of obtaining your love! Youhave gone too far!
No, I didnt an to, listen to Xiao Xias grief left the usually calm Ruan Zhan incoherent, his heart twisting in pain.
Stay away! Xiao Xia once again yelled at Ruan Zhan who tried to approach as she leapt next to the table. She seized a letter opener and pointed it towards her throat. If you dare get any closer, Ill brand you a murderer. Lets see if you can erase my ghosts mories too!
Seeing the gleaming blade and traces of blood on her slender neck, Ruan Zhan imdiately retreated in fright. Xiao Xia was a fiery woman, in both love and hate. He had ssed up. He was the one who caused her to burn. In the past it was due to love. Now, it was due to hate!
Why had Ruan Zhans father treated him like that? What secrets or difficulties did he hide? Can Wan Li and Bao Da Tong help Ruan Zhan overco his Calamity of Threes? What will happen to Xiao Xia and Ruan Zhans love now that things are at an impasse? What new ghosts or monsters will co cause trouble? Read on in the next book God of Gamblers.
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