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My Tenant is a Female Ghost
"Please, Bai Zhuo, help me through this difficult time!" Kagura Aoi knelt with her knees together, bending forward with her hands on the ground, burying her head deeply between them, respectfully bowing to Bai Zhuo.
Bai Zhuo understood that this was the standard etiquette in Japan when asking for help. Even though Bai Zhuo did not wish to have any ties with the Kagura Family, she still felt the weight of Aoi's respectful gesture.
In Huaxia, kneeling is a significant and taboo form of etiquette. Bai Zhuo avoided Kagura Aoi's bow and asked, "Why me?"
"It's intuition!"
"Intuition?" Bai Zhuo chuckled, finding it amusing. "That's quite funny. You think I would help you?"
"You will!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhuo sneered, "Ha! On what basis? You're thinking too much."
Kagura Aoi kept her face buried in the ground, making it impossible to discern her expression. "I am willing to give everything... including my body!"
"Pfft... cough cough... What would I want your body for?" Bai Zhuo was taken aback by her words. Lately, it seemed like women were constantly throwing themselves at her.
"Bai Zhuo, please help me. My younger brother's life hangs in the balance, and our family members are already gone. If he can't pass this simple trial, they will abandon us as a pawn."
"Abandon? But aren't you the eldest daughter of the Kagura Family? Why would they abandon you?"
"Bai Zhuo doesn't understand; we have no blood ties. In our Kagura Family, only strength matters." Kagura Aoi raised her head, a glimmer of mist in her eyes, but her face was resolute. She must be a strong girl.
"I'm sorry, I can't help you." Bai Zhuo made up his mind and refused Kagura Aoi's request. "Even Kagura Family's secret technique can't exchange for Bai Zhuo's rescue?" "Kagura Family's secret technique?" "Yes, Kagura Family's secret technique, as long as Bai Zhuo Help me get through this difficulty, the woman is willing to offer it with both hands!" "..." Bai Zhuo asked strangely: "Why are you so persistent as a female streamer? " "Just like what Huaxia People said, every family We all have hard times to recite, and Bai Zhuo doesn’t understand the situation of our Kagura Family. "Okay, please let me think about it again, and I’ll get back to you tomorrow." Kagura Aoi Zhanyan smiled, as if there was a kind of confidence that Bai Zhuo would definitely agree to her, "Okay, Bai Zhuo, woman, wait for the good news, and I will bother you again in the morning!" Kagura Aoi salute to Bai Zhuo, turned and twisted his waist and left. After Kagura Aoi left, Yangliu came to Bai Zhuo's house with her front feet next to her back feet. Yang Liu walked in the door, looking back at Kagura Aoi from time to time, and asked: "Hey, Bai, when you called me this morning, wasn't she the woman on your bed? Japanese?" "No, it's not her... Uh." "What! You're actually hiding one?" Yang Liu opened his eyes and asked, "Bai Zhuo, are you still the Bai Zhuo I know?" "What, don't get me wrong, it's not what you want. That way.”
“...Forget it, you're just my temporary boyfriend anyway. It's not my concern; the one who should be worried is Sister Shirei,” Yang Liu waved her hand dismissively. “My parents will be here in about two hours, so let’s go.”
“Two hours?” Bai Zhuo complained. “It only takes half an hour to get to the airport from here. Why are we going so early? Even if we’re meeting your parents, there’s no need to be this anxious, right?”
“Sigh! What do you know... My parents are used to the upper class. With your outfit, they’ll pass judgment on you before you even say a word!”
Bai Zhuo snorted, sounding like a disgruntled youth. “Sorry for being from the lower class. This is just how I am. Love it or leave it.”
Yang Liu shot him an annoyed glance and retorted, “Alright, stop being cheeky. Let’s go buy some clothes and give you a proper makeover.”
“What? We still need to buy clothes?” As soon as money was mentioned, Bai Zhuo shook his head vigorously. “No, no, no! I’m not going! I don’t have any money; this outfit is perfectly fine! I wore this to my high school reunion just yesterday, and it worked well!”
“Enough of that, Bai! You’re helping me out here; there’s no way I’m letting you pay for anything. Come on, I’ll cover it.”
After hearing this, Bai Zhuo awkwardly chuckled, “Hehe... Alright then! Lead the way!”
“Such a character!”
“Hehe, what can I say? We’re commoners; we can’t compare to someone like you. You’re so rich, why don’t you just support me?”
“...You’re asking for it; get in the car!”
As they joked and bantered along the way, Yang Liu kept giving Bai Zhuo pointers on how to walk, talk, and smile... By the time they reached the shopping mall in the city center, Bai Zhuo felt overwhelmed but managed to remember some of it.
Yang Liu dragged Bai Zhuo straight to the clothing section and stopped in front of a High-End Tailoring Shop. The attendant at the entrance seemed to recognize Yang Liu and greeted her with a bow. “Welcome, Sister Yang! Please wait a moment; I’ll call the manager.”
Bai Zhuo followed Yang Liu into the store. It was his first time in such a place, and he looked around with a curious, somewhat awkward expression, much like Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden. A few waitstaff outside stifled their laughter, unsure whether to laugh at him since he was a guest, and more importantly, a guest brought by Yang Liu.
The store manager was a stylish and beautiful woman in her thirties, who at first glance appeared to be in her twenties.
Upon seeing Yang Liu, the manager smiled brightly. "Oh? Sister Liu Er hasn't been here for a while! Today we must have a good meal!"
Yang Liu took the manager's hand. "Sister Xia, it has been a while, but I can't stay today. My parents are back, and I need to go pick them up."
"Oh? Uncle and Auntie are back? Are you buying clothes for them?"
Yang Liu shook her head and ran over to Bai Zhuo, pulling him closer. "Today, he's your responsibility. Help him get a tailored outfit. Also, gather your team to make him look sharp."
The store manager gave Yang Liu a knowing look. "Oh? So he's your boyfriend? I understand now. Leave it to me; I guarantee you'll get back a handsome boyfriend!"
Although Bai Zhuo was just Yang Liu's temporary boyfriend and not serious, she felt a bit shy with how others perceived it. Her cheeks flushed as she nodded. "Alright, I'll leave this to you, Sister Xia. The outfit should be custom-made; money is not an issue."
"Haha, rich ladies are indeed rich! You know, custom-made outfits here start at around a hundred thousand!"
"I know, I know, Sister Xia. Do you think I won't pay?"
"Ha ha... Alright then... Handsome guy, follow me! I promise to make you look dashing." Sister Xia said with an amused smile as she pulled Bai Zhuo toward the fitting room.
An hour later, Bai Zhuo emerged from the fitting room looking as if he had been transformed. His appearance made Yang Liu's eyes light up.
He wore black leather shoes and casual black pants, with a white shirt adorned with a golden flower. He looked clean and elegant yet retained a masculine charm.
"Hey, Bai, looking pretty handsome! As they say, a person is judged by their appearance. Not bad, not bad! But why do you look so down?"
"It's because of her... Forget it, it's all sorted out now. Let's go, your parents should be arriving soon."
"Don't rush, don't rush! There's still time. Let me take a good look... Hmm... It seems like something's missing. Oh right, you're missing a watch. Come on, follow me."
"Yang Liu, can we wrap this up? I'm so tired!"
"Oh come on! You should be happy I'm giving you a watch! No more complaining, just do it! It's just a few touches; what's there to mind?" Yang Liu teased.
"Huh? You knew and didn't stop her!" Bai Zhuo exclaimed with wide eyes. "I'm your boyfriend!"
"That's fake, a fake boyfriend!" Yang Liu shot him a glance. "Besides, even if you were my real boyfriend, I wouldn't mind."
"Why not?" Bai Zhuo asked curiously about Yang Liu's circle.
Yang Liu chuckled. "Sister Xia? Actually, she's a man."
Bai Zhuo froze in shock. He was already exhausted from dealing with that group of people. It was one thing for the Store Manager to touch him, but now Yang Liu was telling him that the Store Manager was actually a man!
Every hair on Bai Zhuo's body stood on end! He couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, why didn't you tell me sooner!"
Yang Liu covered her mouth and giggled. "It's Sister Xia's rule! Every male customer gets a 50% discount on their first custom fitting in the store!"
"What if they don't get touched?"
"Then no discount!"
"...In that case, I'd rather not have the discount!"
"Are you really going to pay without a 50% discount?" Yang Liu said irritably. "That discount can save us tens of thousands!"
"You, the rich lady, still want to save money?"
"Hey, do you look down on people that much? Even if I have money, I can't just spend it recklessly. If I can save, I will. Do you really think wealthy people just light cigarettes with cash?"
"Isn't that the case?"
Yang Liu shot him a disdainful glance. Unconsciously distancing herself from him, she felt embarrassed to know such a person.
With his outfit and an Aibaoshi watch, Bai Zhuo estimated that he was wearing nearly fifty or sixty thousand worth of clothing. He couldn't even imagine what the life of the rich was like. Bai Zhuo hesitated, but with no way out, he had to go through with it. At this point, if he backed out, Yang Liu would definitely fight him on it. Besides, Yang Liu was his good friend; he certainly didn't want to see such a wonderful girl being mistreated by that jerk, Leng Xuanhe.
Once they got in the car, Bai Zhuo slapped his cheeks to regain his composure. Yang Liu covered her mouth and laughed. "What's wrong? Are you nervous?"
Bai Zhuo stiffened his neck. "Me? Why would I be nervous? You should be the one worried about being exposed while pretending I'm your boyfriend!"
"I trust you and my judgment! Or is it that you don't have confidence in being my 'boyfriend'?" Yang Liu asked as she started the car, raising an eyebrow.
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhuo immediately exclaimed, "What? No confidence? You think too highly of me! I'll definitely be your 'boyfriend'!"
Seeing that her provocation worked, Yang Liu smiled mischievously. "Hehe, that's more like it!"
"By the way, what's your parents' personality like? Is there anything I should pay attention to?" Bai Zhuo asked without shame. Knowing oneself and one's opponent is key to victory; the same goes for facing future in-laws.
Yang Liu thought for a moment. "There's nothing particularly noteworthy. My parents are usually very low-key. Also, my dad is quite serious and doesn't talk much."
"Are you the type who doesn't joke around?"
Yang Liu nodded. "Yeah, that's about the gist of it. Usually, it's just a look, and you have to figure it out yourself."
"Haha, alright then. What about your mom?"
"My mom is easy to handle. As long as you sweet-talk her a bit and treat me well, she won't mind much. My mom really dotes on me," Yang Liu said, a nostalgic expression crossing her face.
"Just because she loves you doesn't mean she'll assign you a bodyguard or anything. If someone were to kidnap you for ransom, you'd realize how wrong you were."
Yang Liu scoffed. "Pfft, what are you talking about, you jinx? You're the one who'd get kidnapped! My family may be wealthy, but we keep a low profile. I've never had any kidnapping incidents in my life... If anyone were to be kidnapped, it would be you, the pervert." As she said this, she suddenly recalled how Bai Zhuo had once peeked at her while she was bathing. Her face flushed red as she turned to look out the window at the passing pedestrians. "Alright, let's get going. Remember what we talked about earlier: don't overdo it, stay calm and polite, and sweeten your words a bit. Also..."
Yang Liu began to list off instructions when Bai Zhuo interrupted her. "Yeah, yeah, I know, I know. And I should treat you well but not be too intimate, then 'casually' reveal my Onmyoji identity."
Yang Liu nodded in satisfaction. "Good, just remember that. Let's go; the flight is about to take off... By the way..."
"What?"
"Take off your glasses; they actually look pretty good on you."
"Just my glasses? Can I take that as a confession from you?"
"...Go die!"
"Eh? Who was that woman just now..."
"Ah, it's Young Master Xu! It's been a while since Young Master Xu last came. Are you here to order some clothes?" The Xia Store Manager smiled charmingly, making it hard to believe that this beautiful Xia Store Manager was actually a man.
"Sister Xia, who was that person just now? I can't seem to remember."
"How annoying! Young Master Xu used to say he liked Sister Xia, and now he's asking about another woman right in front of her?"
Xu Hang chuckled, "Sister Xia, I'm sorry, I'm still quite fond of the clothes you make for me. I'll order a few more sets as an apology! Now, please tell me who that person was?"
Hearing this, the Xia Store Manager happily replied, "That girl just now is the younger sister of the Yang Family, Yang Liu."
"Oh? Yang Liu!" Xu Hang stroked his clean chin and said, "Yang Liu? Hehe, this is going to be interesting..."
Xu Hang laughed lightly a few times and pulled out his phone to make a call. The contact on his phone was Leng Xuanhe. (To be continued.)
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