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My Tenant is a Female Ghost
Compared to the gentle and lovely Miao Xiaoqi, her brother Miao Long was more lively. He pointed out the city scenery along the way, sometimes in awe. Perhaps it was because he had grown up in the deep mountains, but his eyes were filled with a longing for the city. Bai Zhuo had previously discussed with Great-Grandmother that one of the reasons the Miao Family had such strict rules was to prevent too much witchcraft from spreading to the outside world, with the Flying Yin Serpent Gu of the Nanyang Sorcerer being a prime example.
"A Long, how is Great-Grandmother doing lately?"
A Long stared intently out of the car window at the bustling street and replied, "Great-Grandmother is in good health. It's just that her spirits have been low; maybe it's because of Brother Ahu... and the Climbing Tiger incident."
"Oh, as long as her health is good. By the way, A Long, I’ll take you shopping for some clothes later. You stand out too much in this outfit in the big city. Plus, we have to attend your Sister Yangliu's birthday party tonight. Are you going?"
"Is it that pretty sister who came with us last time?" Miao Long asked.
Bai Zhuo chuckled, "Yes, the one who is a bit taller."
"Great! I want to go too!"
After buying two simple outfits for Miao Long, they returned home around noon, both smiling.
The Bai Family Courtyard had transformed from its previous quietness into a lively scene. The branches of the peach trees were filled with cheerful chirps from the Crimson Bird; Kagura Aoi and Kagura Keiha were still on someone’s hit list, yet that didn’t stop them from moving about in the courtyard. Kagura Keiha, always a lively spirit, often did things that were amusingly ridiculous; just now he had gone to bother Su Meiniang and was promptly kicked out—though he walked in standing and flew out lying down. Meanwhile, Kagura Aoi quietly practiced flower arranging under a willow tree. Upon seeing Bai Zhuo return, she stood up respectfully to greet him, resembling a devoted wife waiting for her husband to come home.
Now with Miao Long added to the mix, the Bai Family Courtyard was even more bustling.
"Brother-in-law, who are they?"
"Oh, they are all... my friends. They will be living here from now on. By the way, A Long, how long will you be staying?" Bai Zhuo answered vaguely.
Miao Long didn’t think much of it and replied, "Great-Grandmother said I can’t resist worldly temptations and should come to the big city for experience and help my brother-in-law with work. Once my sister returns, I’ll go back to Miao Village."
Kagura Aoi was perceptive; Miao Long’s use of “brother-in-law” caught her attention. She stepped forward to take the travel bag from Bai Zhuo's hands and asked, "Master... Bai Zhuo, should we arrange a room for this young master? I can clean up a room for him."
Bai Zhuo nodded in satisfaction. "Well, let him stay in the room next to mine. The bedding is all ready. Thank you, Aoi."
Kagura Aoi bowed and took her leave. Bai Zhuo turned to Miao Long. "You must be tired from taking the train, right? After we eat, you should rest a bit. I need to go out this afternoon to buy some gifts for Yang Liu."
Miao Long nodded and then asked, "Brother-in-law, where are Mighty Sister and the others?"
Bai Zhuo raised an eyebrow, his expression turning serious as he faced the peach tree in the yard. "Man and your other five sisters are all buried beneath the peach tree. What's wrong?"
Miao Long looked towards the peach tree and indeed noticed the raised mound of earth beneath it. He stepped forward, took a piece of paper from his pocket, and hung it on the tree. "Mighty Sister and the others have always treated me well, caring for me and loving me, yet I couldn't even see them one last time."
With that, he knelt down and knocked three times on the mound of earth. The Crimson Bird seemed to recognize Miao Long, sensing his inner sorrow, and stopped calling out, quietly watching Miao Long beneath the tree. Seeing this, Bai Zhuo sighed sadly.
Bai Zhuo was quite poor; at least he didn't have much cash or savings. Yang Liu was wealthy and influential, having started her own company. Bai Zhuo truly couldn't think of what Yang Liu might want or lack. He used all his savings to prepare a life-sized teddy bear and a bottle of Chanel perfume.
The birthday party was held at the Royal Court Restaurant, which was more upscale than the previous Jingxiu Villa. When Bai Zhuo arrived at the entrance of the Royal Court Restaurant, he felt that his birthday gift was somewhat lacking.
He may not have heard of Yang Qilin's reputation, but judging by Huang Jiangliu's comments, the Yang family and Yang Qilin were definitely prominent figures. As Yang Liu was his only daughter, such an important birthday deserved a grand celebration befitting her father's status.
As soon as the car stopped, a server approached with a serious expression. "Sir, due to special circumstances tonight, our Royal Court Restaurant is not open to the public. I apologize for any inconvenience."
"Oh, I'm here for Sister Yang's birthday party," Bai Zhuo replied.
The server's expression changed instantly as he smiled. "Oh, may I ask your name, sir?"
"Bai as in white; Zhuo as in outstanding."
The server quickly tapped on his tablet and confirmed Bai Zhuo's identity in an instant. "Mr. Bai, I apologize for not recognizing you; it was my oversight. Would you like me to assist you with parking?"
Bai Zhuo shook his head, "No need, you go ahead."
The waiter didn't linger and left directly. Miao Long got out of the car, carrying a giant teddy bear that was taller than him, a sight that was hard to resist smiling at. However, Bai Zhuo couldn't bring himself to laugh. Miao Long seemed fine with it; the child had brought a doll to give to the host of the party as a birthday gift, which he thought was perfectly normal. But what about Bai Zhuo?
As the boyfriend of tonight's main character, he felt a bit anxious as he touched the perfume box in his pocket.
The Royal Court Restaurant truly lived up to its reputation as a platinum five-star hotel. As soon as Bai Zhuo stepped inside, he was awed by the splendor around him. His reaction resembled that of Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden.
"Sir, please sign in here," called out the receptionist. Bai Zhuo, still a bit dazed, signed his name and heard her say, "Sir, Sister Yang has been waiting for you on the 66th floor banquet hall for quite some time. Just take the elevator straight to the 66th floor."
In the elevator, besides the security personnel, there were several boys and girls dressed like students, likely classmates of Yang Liu. They were dressed casually but were also marveling at the opulent lobby before them. Bai Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief, feeling less worried about being judged for his informal attire.
It seemed that Bai Zhuo still hadn't fully accepted his role as Yang Liu's boyfriend.
The banquet hall on the 66th floor was as large as a football field. Despite its size, it was bustling with voices and activity.
Was this really a birthday party? Looking at all the familiar and unfamiliar high-profile figures and officials around him, along with the clinking of glasses and lively atmosphere, Bai Zhuo began to doubt if he had walked into the wrong place.
This hardly felt like a birthday party; it was more like a business networking event!
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