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"My Tenant is a Female Ghost" features a female ghost.
"Hey, Bai, it's time to get off!"
"Oh, are we here already?" Bai Zhuo wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and asked.
Ge Shui Lian ignored him, linking arms with Ning Lan in a close and intimate manner as they walked away. Bai Zhuo wiped his face with both hands, feeling much more awake. He got out of the car and followed them, while the valet drove the car away.
Jingxiu Villa? Wow! A meal for over a dozen people here would easily cost at least a hundred thousand! Bai Zhuo patted the few thousand in his pocket, which was still from collecting rent... Just a casual meal could be equivalent to someone’s annual salary or even two! This is the world of the rich; a hundred thousand? It's just one meal.
"Welcome! How many guests do we have?"
Ning Lan waved her hand with an air of authority and asked, "Where is the Azure Water Cloud Private Room?"
The waitress, dressed in a split cheongsam, slightly bowed and said, "Please follow me." The beautiful waitress led the way, with Ge Shui Lian and Ning Lan following beside her, while Bai Zhuo trailed behind, fully awake now. The waitress had an attractive figure, her curvy hips swaying enticingly. The flesh-colored thighs visible beneath her cheongsam were captivating. Bai Zhuo couldn't help but stare. Compared to Ge Shui Lian and Ning Lan, who were just students, there was indeed a noticeable difference between a green apple and a ripe peach.
Sensing Bai Zhuo's gaze, Ge Shui Lian suddenly turned around and caught him staring intently at the cheongsam beauty. She shot him a fierce glare, signaling him not to embarrass himself.
Bai Zhuo shrugged and rolled his eyes, silently cursing how nosy she was.
The private room was very spacious, resplendent with gold decor. The large round table could seat about twenty people, covered with an extravagant golden-edged tablecloth. Several plates of cold dishes were already laid out on the table, and around ten people were seated inside.
"Oh, Ning Lan, Shui Lian! We were just waiting for you two; come on in and take a seat... Waitress, serve the dishes!"
As soon as Ge Shui Lian saw this boy, a hint of blush crossed her face as she stammered slightly, "Xuan... Leng Xuanhe senior, do you remember me?"
Leng Xuanhe smiled slightly and stared at Ge Shui Lian for quite some time. "At last year's joint party for juniors and sophomores, your impressive drinking ability left quite an impression on me." He had to admit that Leng Xuanhe was truly handsome—standing nearly six feet tall with a strong jawline and fresh short hair that made him even more attractive than those idol stars on television.
Leng Xuanhe's presence made Ge Shui Lian even more shy, leaving her at a loss for words. The image of Bai Zhuo as the invincible youth was completely shattered.
Bai Zhuo felt a twinge of jealousy, not because he liked Ge Shui Lian, but due to a man's pride. Just imagine, a girl ignoring you while displaying a demure demeanor in front of another man; even if one didn't have feelings for her, any normal man would feel uncomfortable.
"Hey? Who is this?" Leng Xuanhe finally noticed Bai Zhuo standing behind Ning Lan and couldn't recall who he was.
Ge Shui Lian snapped back to reality, fearing Leng Xuanhe would blame her. She hurriedly grabbed Bai Zhuo's arm and replied, "Oh, he... he's Bai Zhuo, my cousin. He came to join the fun."
Leng Xuanhe frowned slightly but then smiled. "Oh, so it's classmate Bai Zhuo. Since you're Shui Lian's cousin, you're one of us. Come, have a seat!"
Bai Zhuo shrugged, not paying much attention to it.
The room held a total of eighteen people. Bai Zhuo sat next to Ge Shui Lian, observing discreetly. There were nine boys and eight girls, all university students with an air of scholarly charm.
Through listening to the conversations among the students, Bai Zhuo gathered that this Cold Young Master, Leng Xuanhe, was a senior at Ning University and also one of the Young Masters from one of Ningcheng's four prominent Yin-Yang Families.
The four major Yin-Yang Families in Ningcheng were Tang, Leng, Zhu, and Ge. However, Bai Zhuo knew well that the Ge Family was nearing its end. Elder Ge was aging, and the eldest son had been obsessed with his official career for over twenty years without producing a single heir to inherit the family business. Meanwhile, the heir of the Ge Family—Elder Ge's son—had passed away early, leaving behind only the family's sole granddaughter, Ge Shui Lian. For some unknown reason, she had a strong aversion to the profession of Yin-Yang Master. If Elder Ge were to pass away, the Ge Family would be removed from the list of the four major Yin-Yang Families! It was likely these reasons that made Elder Ge so persistent and trusting in Bai Zhuo, ultimately taking him as an inner disciple.
At the dining table, laughter filled the air as both boys and girls exchanged risqué jokes that made some shy classmates blush furiously. Bai Zhuo wore cheap clothes from a street vendor and round black-framed glasses; one foot propped up on a chair leg as he devoured food with gusto, making him appear even more unsophisticated. No one wanted to engage him in conversation. But that was fine; since he didn't know anyone there anyway, enjoying a free meal was what mattered most!
As Bai Zhuo was eating heartily, he suddenly felt his stomach rumble. Turning to Ge Shui Lian, he said, "Hey, I'm going to the restroom." Ge Shui Lian waved him off like shooing away a fly. "Are you serious? Hurry up!"
Once Bai Zhuo left, a female classmate leaned over and whispered to Ge Shui Lian, "Hey, Shui Lian, who is this guy? He looks so poor; how could he possibly be your cousin?"
Ge Shui Lian felt displeased and sighed. "What bad luck! Actually, he's my junior."
"Ah? Your junior? Then doesn't that mean..."
“Shh! Gui, don’t come out!” Ning Lan quickly covered the girl’s mouth.
Leng Xuanhe looked over curiously. The three girls smiled at him, and he assumed it was just a playful exchange among them, so he didn’t think much of it.
Gui whispered, “Ah, Shui Lian, you’re really in a tough spot. That person turned out to be your junior… So, what about your Cold Young Master?”
Ge Shui Lian sighed, “I don’t know either…”
“Why don’t you drink a bit more tonight and confess to Cold Young Master? Who knows, he might just agree! Then you can have him take you away… Besides, his family is quite well-off…”
Suddenly, another girl beside Gui interjected with a cold laugh, pouring a bucket of cold water on the situation. “Shui Lian, don’t get your hopes up about being with Cold Young Master. Just look at who’s sitting next to him! It’s Yang Liu, the woman Cold Young Master has been pursuing for three years without success. If it weren’t for her being here tonight, do you think you’d even get to see Cold Young Master? Give it up, Shui Lian. We’re all friends; I’m just looking out for you!”
Ning Lan shot a fierce glare at the girl who had interrupted, scolding her, “Tao Na, what are you blabbering about? Mind your own business!”
Tao Na shrank back slightly at Ning Lan’s glare and pouted, falling silent.
Ge Shui Lian was still unaware of the situation and felt a chill run through her as she listened. She glanced at the girl with an unwilling expression.
Could it be that she really had to settle for this junior? Was she really going to resign herself to this fate? The more Ge Shui Lian thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt, secretly harboring resentment in her heart.
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