Chapter 6: Blind date

76.

This situation has rendered me stupid.

77.

The next morning, Su Yu's mother called him again. He answered the phone from the bedroom this time; I didn't go in to listen. 

The conversation lasted nearly an hour, and the two parties appeared to have reached a compromise. 

When I saw Su Yu again, he had changed his clothes and appeared to be getting ready to go out. He didn't dress up, but his simple shirt was enough to draw attention. With his height and long legs, he was just so seductive. Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html
I debated whether or not to emerge from the skeleton and go out with Su Yu, but after some thought, I decided against it. 

Su Yu went to the door and put his shoes on. Before opening the door, he turned around and walked back. He walked over to the photo of us, looked at it for a moment, wiped his thumb across my image in the photo, and muttered, "Idiot." 

Me: ……?

78.

Su Yu left the house. I couldn't make heads or tails of the situation. Just then, the little devil appeared with a complicated look, saying, "I just listened to his phone call." The kid hesitated: "He went... on a blind date." The sudden twitch of my hand nearly crushed Xiaobai's finger bone.

What the hell is going on here???

79.

I asked the kid if he was certain. He reiterated, "I'm sure it's a blind date. His mother set it up and coaxed him for an hour before he agreed to go look." 

I was stunned: "Isn't he getting married?"

Imp: "I'm not sure. He took the pair of rings from the bedroom."

I was even more perplexed: "Is it a blind date with on-the-spot proposal?"

The little ghost thought for a long time: "Maybe."

80.

…...Either Su Yu is has gone crazy, or Su Yu's mom has gone crazy, or maybe the whole world has gone crazy.

81.

I jumped off the big hook and paced around the room, doubting life. 

The kid said, "Why are you so antsy? Anyway, you'll be going back soon. You can't control who he marries."

I thought for a long time, slapped my thigh bone, and was convinced the kid made sense.

Why was I getting antsy? I should take advantage of Su Yu's absence and enjoy life with this skeleton! 

To be a ghost is to enjoy the present. 

Unlock the tablet, blast rock ‘n roll from the Bluetooth speakers, crack open a can of beer, and bottoms up!

82.

Ten minutes later...

The front door was loudly pounded, and the big sister upstairs, who had a good voice, stood at my door and yelled: Lower the volume! There was a death in the family and you are playing rock ‘n roll?! You filth! 

It just so happened that another neighbor came upstairs, and said in confusion, "I just saw that guy go out, so there shouldn't be anyone home…"

I shivered and the music came to a halt with a grunting sound.

The big sister was also dumbfounded. After a while, she spoke in a trembling voice: "I remember the other guy seemed to like to listen to rock and roll, right?"

The neighbor stared for a moment before turning around and fleeing. 

The big sister's legs went soft, her expression terrified. She backed away and ran faster than a rabbit.

83.

…...sin, sin.

84.

Can't party anymore, how boring. I opened the tablet, selected a random TV show, and sprawled on the sofa to watch the dull drama. 

I couldn't focus on the show. My mind was racing with images of Su Yu before he left.

I sat up suddenly, startling the kid, who glared at me: "What are you doing?"

Me: "Did you happen to hear where he went on his blind date?"

85.

Ten minutes later…

A wrapped-up skeleton strode stiffly out of the house, looked around like a thief afraid of the guard, saw that the coast was clear, and slipped out.

The get-up included, but was not limited to, a large hat, the wig I had previously prepared for Xiaobai, sunglasses, a mask, heavy clothing, and a huge scarf. 

I'm a goner if I expose even a little skeleton. 

Uhm.

86.

The little ghost floated by my side, looking at me wrapped in layers, then looked up at the cloudy sky, glanced at my big hat and the sunglasses that covered half of my face, and gave me a thumbs up with a complicated expression: "Bro, you're awesome."

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I didn't dare to take too much money for fear of Su Yu finding out. I only grabbed some change and went out to catch the bus. 

I hadn't gotten so much attention since I was a kid. The little girls in the front row whispered in fear, occasionally looked back at me, and then quickly turned away again.

"They think you're a wanted criminal," the kid said, sitting next to me. "The most heinous kind."

I called him out on his bluff. Would a heinous wanted criminal take the bus and obediently pay two yuan?

88.

Su Yu and the girl were meeting at a coffee shop. It was three bus stops away from home. 

After getting off the bus, I crouched in the flower bed outside the cafe, peering inside. T

The kid's face twisted as he hesitantly asked: "Shouldn't you be more low key?"

I was mystified: "Am I not already low key?"

The kid pointed behind me and I turned my head—at least half the people on the road were staring at me. Some had already taken out their phones and appeared ready to call the cops at any time.

Me: ……Sorry to bother you.

89.

I took the little ghost and went to a spot with fewer people. It was a bit far away, but I could still see Su Yu’s back. 

Su Yu sat by the window, his long, slender fingers holding the coffee cup, his well-proportioned knuckles like fine jade. Opposite him sat a girl with a dignified and generous demeanor, who matched Su Yu perfectly. 

The kid was very excited and floated around me, his eyes gleaming: "Can this be considered as catching a couple in the act?"

...Catch your sister in the act!

90.

My mood is a little complicated. It's difficult to put into words. Mostly because this scene is so familiar to me. 

Su Yu and I used to hang out a lot when we were in high school. I had just discovered that I liked boys at the time. To be more specific, I liked Su Yu. 

I'm not sure if I liked Su Yu because I liked boys, or if liking Su Yu means liking boys. Either way, Su Yu, who had been admired by countless girls since childhood, was unmistakably a straight man.

Su Yu refused to accept any gifts. As a result, the girls had no choice but to seek me out. 

Of course, I felt complicated and helpless. One of the girls was quiet and gentle, attractive with good grades, soft-spoken and generous. She was flawless in every way. The most important aspect was that she was completely devoted to Su Yu. She came up to me several times. I struggled for a long time before succumbing.

I felt like a well-meaning old father when I handed the gift to Su Yu on her behalf. I stifled my agonizing secret love, which couldn't see the light of day, and gave Su Yu to a lover whom I had personally screened. 

But that jerk Su Yu didn't seem to appreciate my good intentions. He looked at me coldly and asked, "Do you want me to be with her?" without even asking who the girl was. 

I was speechless for a moment before stammering, "You don't want to?"

Su Yu's voice remained cold, "OK."

I had no idea what that "okay" meant.

91.

Su Yu went to a cafe near the school to meet the girl. 

I couldn't help but be curious, so I crept out to take a peek from the flower bed outside the cafe.

Su Yu was dressed in a baggy school uniform. Others were made to look fat by the loose and ugly school uniforms, but it looked tailor-made on him. He looked good in whatever he wore. The girl sitting across from him was also lovely. The two people sat across from each other, as if they were a perfect couple. When I looked at them, a sour, indescribable feeling surged through my heart.

I didn't want to look at it any longer. I bowed my head to tie my shoelaces as I prepared to leave. I was picked up by the scruff of my neck before I could finish tying them. When I turned around, I saw Su Yu's expressionless and handsome face.

It was… super embarrassing.

92.

I let out a hollow laugh. In my peripheral vision, I noticed the girl leaving with a sour expression. 

I was taken aback and exclaimed, "What did you say to her?" 

Su Yu: "The truth."

I was perplexed: "You told her you didn't like her?"

Su Yu: "I told her I like men, but she didn't believe me."

I got it right away. Su Yu was also a bit much. I chastised him, saying: "If you don't like her, just tell her she's not your type. Why did you give such an explanation?! It unnecessary."

Su Yu narrowed his eyes at me, turned, and walked away, not saying anything.

We were getting close to my house. I was about to enter the lane when Su Yu, who was walking ahead of me, turned around and asked, "What if it's true?" 

It was already dark, and the light was dim. He shouldn't have noticed my body tensing up or that my breathing rhythm had changed. 

I laughed it off, "It's best not to joke about this kind of thing. What if comes true?"

Su Yu: "Then do you hope it comes true?"

My throat tightened as I looked into his eyes and asked, "What if I want it to come true?"

Su Yu looked at me but said nothing.

Three seconds later, he pinched my chin and kissed me.

93. 

The little devil was anxiously demanding, "What are you thinking about! WAKE UP! WAKE UP!"

I snapped out of my daze and glared at him. He yelled pointing at my head, "Your hat is about to fall off! Your wig is all crooked." Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html
I quickly straightened my hat, my gorgeous rainbow-colored wig swaying like seaweed.

94.

I was suddenly patted on the shoulder, and my entire body froze. 

This scene was too similar to that of the past, it was impossible to not think about it.

I didn't dare to breathe as I slowly, mechanically turned around. 

It turned out to be a small dumpling with big eyes focused on my beautiful seaweed-like rainbow colored long hair, which she was attempting to remove with her wicked little hands. 

I wasn't in the mood to tease a baby, so I spread my arms impersonating "a big bad tiger gobbles up little children." Who knew the motherland's future flower bud would be so easily frightened? The baby pursed her little mouth and let out a loud wail. It struck the eardrums so hard even the deaf could hear her. Just like devil magic.

I immediately panicked. I was frantically trying to coax the child, but it was futile. The little devil became concerned as well and said, "Don't try to soothe her! Hurry up and find the child's parents!"

I quickly looked around for someone, and as a result I looked up—

to see Su Yu standing a few steps away, stunned and staring at me with eyes wide with disbelief.

Me: ……

….…F*cking%￥%&H#$^#￥%

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