Su Yu turned around without saying a word and went to get the first-aid kit.
I touched my round skull silently, very embarrassed.
When Su Yu came back, everything was back to normal. He came over and playfully knocked my head. Then he said there were fireworks by the river tonight and asked if I wanted to see them.
I was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
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In the evening, I changed into my own disguise—a wig, hat, sunglasses and gloves. With that, I was fully armed. Su Yu looked at me and laughed heartily. I could imagine exactly what this dog was thinking. I stood akimbo and bared my teeth at him in anger. He cocked an eyebrow, lifted both hands, and put the mask on my face, making sure it fit tightly.
Then the compelling dog laughed even more cheerfully.
126.
Today is the seventh day of my death.
I thought for a long time what I should do on this crucial day. By chance, it happened to be the most suitable choice; fireworks.
Because our first date was watching fireworks. It can be regarded as having come full circle.
It's just that I haven't figured out how to tell Su Yu, and whether to leave or not. I haven't even made up my mind yet.
After I went out, my outfit naturally became the focus of the street again, but because the handsome guy next to me was too calm, the people on the street regarded me as a performing artist, and found it hard to keep staring at me. So we walked along the river bank like we had countless times, occasionally stopping at the roadside stalls, and weaving through the lively crowd. Like the most ordinary couple, on an ordinary night, taking an ordinary stroll, waiting for an ordinary fireworks display.
When someone greeted Su Yu, I was drooling over the grilled squid at a stall on the road.
Su Yu turned around and saw two acquaintances. These two are our mutual friends. We used to drink and talk nonsense together. Once of them even once threatened to rush to the front line of the bridal chamber pranks when Su Yu and I got married. We hadn't seen each other for a while, so I felt very cordial.
I wanted to grin, but I couldn't make a sound, so I could only stand there awkwardly. They looked at me like I was a monster, but they didn't dare to be too blatant, so they turned to Su Yu after taking a couple of glances.
Su Yu: "Both of you came to see the fireworks?"
Friend A sighed: "…How can we come to look at the fireworks? He just passed away. Today is the sixth day or the seventh day. Who's in the mood for this stuff?"
Friend B: "Indeed, I feel terribly uncomfortable in my heart these past few days, so I don't want to join in the fun."
Gee, they were really true friends.
Friend A looked at Su Yu: "How about you? Why are you here?"
Su Yu: "I..."
Friend B: "Hey, he is the hardest hit because of this matter. He will definitely be unable to stay at home and relax, so he came out to clear his head. Lao Su, the dead can't come back to life. Take it easy. It's good you came out for a walk. Being cooped up at home is no good."
Su Yu: "I…"
Friend A: "Yes, indeed, he's the worst hit. Do you need us to accompany you? We can take turns guarding you at night. Staying by yourself in that home, always seeing his belongings will only increase your sadness. It will be better to stay with others..."
Su Yu interrupted him: "...Okay, got it, but don't delay me from watching the fireworks."
AB: ...
Friend A looked like he was doubting life: "...Why did you come out?"
Su Yu repeated calmly: "To watch the fireworks."
AB: ...
Friend B was also a little dazed. In order to smooth things over, he finally remembered that I was standing beside them, so he quickly asked Su Yu: "Who is this? Won't you introduce us?"
Su Yu glanced at me and paused for two seconds: "My new love."
AB: ………………
The expressions on their faces were priceless.
127.
A gave a forced laugh twice: "...Well, that's good. A few days ago, I heard that you even searched for soul summoners, and I was worried about you. Now that you have moved on so fast, it's... it's good."
B was also a bit embarrassed: "Yes, it's good. Then you guys look around, we will leave first."
After I went out, my outfit naturally became the focus of the street again, but because the handsome guy next to me was too calm, the people on the street regarded me as a performing artist, and found it hard to keep staring at me. So we walked along the river bank like we had countless times, occasionally stopping at the roadside stalls, and weaving through the lively crowd. Like the most ordinary couple, on an ordinary night, taking an ordinary stroll, waiting for an ordinary fireworks display.
When someone greeted Su Yu, I was drooling over the grilled squid at a stall on the road.
Su Yu turned around and saw two acquaintances. These two are our mutual friends. We used to drink and talk nonsense together. Once of them even once threatened to rush to the front line of the bridal chamber pranks when Su Yu and I got married. We hadn't seen each other for a while, so I felt very cordial.
I wanted to grin, but I couldn't make a sound, so I could only stand there awkwardly. They looked at me like I was a monster, but they didn't dare to be too blatant, so they turned to Su Yu after taking a couple of glances.
Su Yu: "Both of you came to see the fireworks?"
Friend A sighed: "…How can we come to look at the fireworks? He just passed away. Today is the sixth day or the seventh day. Who's in the mood for this stuff?"
Friend B: "Indeed, I feel terribly uncomfortable in my heart these past few days, so I don't want to join in the fun."
Gee, they were really true friends.
Friend A looked at Su Yu: "How about you? Why are you here?"
Su Yu: "I..."
Friend B: "Hey, he is the hardest hit because of this matter. He will definitely be unable to stay at home and relax, so he came out to clear his head. Lao Su, the dead can't come back to life. Take it easy. It's good you came out for a walk. Being cooped up at home is no good."
Su Yu: "I…"
Friend A: "Yes, indeed, he's the worst hit. Do you need us to accompany you? We can take turns guarding you at night. Staying by yourself in that home, always seeing his belongings will only increase your sadness. It will be better to stay with others..."
Su Yu interrupted him: "...Okay, got it, but don't delay me from watching the fireworks."
AB: ...
Friend A looked like he was doubting life: "...Why did you come out?"
Su Yu repeated calmly: "To watch the fireworks."
AB: ...
Friend B was also a little dazed. In order to smooth things over, he finally remembered that I was standing beside them, so he quickly asked Su Yu: "Who is this? Won't you introduce us?"
Su Yu glanced at me and paused for two seconds: "My new love."
AB: ………………
The expressions on their faces were priceless.
127.
A gave a forced laugh twice: "...Well, that's good. A few days ago, I heard that you even searched for soul summoners, and I was worried about you. Now that you have moved on so fast, it's... it's good."
B was also a bit embarrassed: "Yes, it's good. Then you guys look around, we will leave first."
Su Yu stopped the two of them: "Don't go. You two really need to be here today."
Don't talk about our friends, even I am a little confused.
Su Yu put down his hand, then seemed to have changed his mind: "Never mind. Fireworks are a rare treat. Watch before you leave, okay?"
Our friends looked at each other, and nodded in confusion.
128.
When the fireworks started, four people were far away from the crowd.
Su Yu and I stood by the railing. He circled me from behind, and asked in my ear: "Do you like it?"
The splendid fireworks exploded one after another in the night sky, and the river surface reflected the colorful brilliance. Its beauty was dazzling.
I was in a very complicated mood, and nodded.
Su Yu smiled and said: "Then watch it before you leave."
I froze.
Su Yu said in my ear: "Today is the seventh day. I remember it better than anyone else."
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My mouth moved, but I couldn't speak.
Su Yu continued, "Do you know why touqi is special? According to the customs, this day is called "Night of the soul's return." It means that the soul will return home on this day. The family must prepare meals for the departed, and then must hide under the quilts to sleep. Otherwise, the soul will be reluctant to leave their family and will delay their reincarnation."
Su Yu: "But I want you to feel reluctant to leave. Otherwise, how will you remember me in the next life?"
I moved, wanting to say that in fact, I don't need to leave. There will always be a way to deal with a ghost's influence on the living. At worst, I could stay away from him and look at him from afar from time to time.
Su Yu raised his hand and flicked my forehead, saying: "Are you thinking about something unreliable? Being stupid again?"
I frowned, and wanted to fight this thing.
Su Yu held me tighter: "I never thought of keeping you here. It's okay to live like that Daoist priest, but...I can't let you stay a ghost forever."
I was startled.
Su Yu then said: "I can't be satisfied knowing you are by my side, but not being able to see or touch you. I'd go crazy."
I'm a little confused.
What is he trying to say? He can't accept living like this, so he wants to break up completely? What kind of logic is that?
A huge firework exploded in the sky, and the air was filled with exclamations from the crowd.
In the gorgeous psychedelic light, Su Yu reached into his pocket and took out a diamond ring.
"So let's get married."
He said.
130.
My mind went blank.
There was no thought, no action, just like a soulless skeleton, fixed there.
Su Yu was still hugging me from behind. After a while, he raised my left hand and put the ring on my gloved ring finger.
He said: "With fireworks, a wedding ring, me, and two friends as witnesses, this is our wedding."
Don't talk about our friends, even I am a little confused.
Su Yu put down his hand, then seemed to have changed his mind: "Never mind. Fireworks are a rare treat. Watch before you leave, okay?"
Our friends looked at each other, and nodded in confusion.
128.
When the fireworks started, four people were far away from the crowd.
Su Yu and I stood by the railing. He circled me from behind, and asked in my ear: "Do you like it?"
The splendid fireworks exploded one after another in the night sky, and the river surface reflected the colorful brilliance. Its beauty was dazzling.
I was in a very complicated mood, and nodded.
Su Yu smiled and said: "Then watch it before you leave."
I froze.
Su Yu said in my ear: "Today is the seventh day. I remember it better than anyone else."
129. Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html
My mouth moved, but I couldn't speak.
Su Yu continued, "Do you know why touqi is special? According to the customs, this day is called "Night of the soul's return." It means that the soul will return home on this day. The family must prepare meals for the departed, and then must hide under the quilts to sleep. Otherwise, the soul will be reluctant to leave their family and will delay their reincarnation."
Su Yu: "But I want you to feel reluctant to leave. Otherwise, how will you remember me in the next life?"
I moved, wanting to say that in fact, I don't need to leave. There will always be a way to deal with a ghost's influence on the living. At worst, I could stay away from him and look at him from afar from time to time.
Su Yu raised his hand and flicked my forehead, saying: "Are you thinking about something unreliable? Being stupid again?"
I frowned, and wanted to fight this thing.
Su Yu held me tighter: "I never thought of keeping you here. It's okay to live like that Daoist priest, but...I can't let you stay a ghost forever."
I was startled.
Su Yu then said: "I can't be satisfied knowing you are by my side, but not being able to see or touch you. I'd go crazy."
I'm a little confused.
What is he trying to say? He can't accept living like this, so he wants to break up completely? What kind of logic is that?
A huge firework exploded in the sky, and the air was filled with exclamations from the crowd.
In the gorgeous psychedelic light, Su Yu reached into his pocket and took out a diamond ring.
"So let's get married."
He said.
130.
My mind went blank.
There was no thought, no action, just like a soulless skeleton, fixed there.
Su Yu was still hugging me from behind. After a while, he raised my left hand and put the ring on my gloved ring finger.
He said: "With fireworks, a wedding ring, me, and two friends as witnesses, this is our wedding."
He asked: "Do you like it?"
I was silent for a moment, then nodded.
Then Su Yu laughed.
131.
I almost laughed too. At the time, I rushed back from the Bridge of Helplessness to make a fuss at Su Yu's wedding, but in the end, it turned out to be my own wedding.
Since it is my own, then... forget it.
Such a double standard, I know.
132.
Su Yu let out a sigh of relief and said, "I've finally tied you down. Fortunately, it's not too late."
I looked back at him suspiciously.
Su Yu smiled: "You are a married ghost now. You are not allowed to hook up with other ghosts. Reincarnate well, remember me, and wait for me to find you in my next life."
Listening to Su Yu's unhurried voice, I knew it was just an idealistic fantasy. I was a little sad, but I just nodded in a ghostly manner.
133.
The bells tolled, their sound coming from the horizon.
It was midnight.
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My gaze passed through the crowd, and I saw Big Brother looking at me from a distance, with a look of compassion on his smiling face.
The last firework exploded in the night sky, colorful and gorgeous.
Su Yu looked at the night sky silently and stubbornly, even as the fireworks faded, leaving only the dark sky.
He maintained his posture of embracing, but the things in his arms no longer had support and turned into a pile of lifeless objects again.
They would never stand up again.
133.
The bells tolled, their sound coming from the horizon.
It was midnight.
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My gaze passed through the crowd, and I saw Big Brother looking at me from a distance, with a look of compassion on his smiling face.
The last firework exploded in the night sky, colorful and gorgeous.
Su Yu looked at the night sky silently and stubbornly, even as the fireworks faded, leaving only the dark sky.
He maintained his posture of embracing, but the things in his arms no longer had support and turned into a pile of lifeless objects again.
They would never stand up again.
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