Chapter 6: Is he going to use his tongue? (2/2)
Then, she remembers the important matter. The daughter of Fang Qi has been taken advantage of. What will happen when that man finds out?
The ghost lady has been hanging around the Fang family as long as she can remember. She has her reasons. She also knows some deepest secret of the Fang family.
There are two existences who can silence the ghosts of H city: Fang Qi and the council.
”Thanks.” She hears the girl say.
When Fang Qi found out that he could see the ghosts, he had colorful reactions. He was a bright man until... that happened.
The girl is nothing like him. She is neither bright like young Fang Qi nor brooding and boring like the current Fang Qi. She doesn't get scared or look at her with disgust. She almost treats her like a person.
It's not good. This girl will be in danger if this girl treats all ghosts the same way she treats her.
”Little Aisa,” The ghost lady calls out before the girl can enter the house.
”What?” She looks back at her.
”If you see any other ghost, pretend...that you can't see them.”
”You are a ghost too.”
”I am.” The ghost lady smiles sadly. ”But there are bad ghosts and good ghosts. In your case, they can harm you because they can touch you. So, it's better if you pretend not to see them. Be careful and take notice of the things around you.”
The girl nods her pink head obediently.
”I need to go somewhere.” The ghost lady likes this girl. ”I will come back to find you soon.”
”Don't come,” The girl replies in monotone. ”My house will smell like sewage if you come here.”
The smile on the ghost lady's face freezes. That sharp tongue! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
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I take a deep breath and brace myself. I am going back to this classroom after more than fifteen years. This feels both unnerving and awkward.
Last night, I looked up the information on homeschooling and jobs. After meeting Fang Qi and Old Fang, I am a bit concerned about my future. The ability to see the dead is useless. It will only bring me problems.
I find that there is barely anything legal that I can do without parental approval. My legal guardian was my grandmother before she died. Now, it's Fang Qi. Asking him is out of the question. Life of a teenager is hard.
The job market is tough. There is no way that I am going to become the fake heiress again. I will go to college and get a degree. I need a high school diploma first.
For the sake of my bright future, I return to H high school.
Here, we go!
At first, nobody notices me. The classroom is full of lively and young students. The bookworms have their noses in their notebooks. The 'wannabe rock stars' have headphones on and the 'future journalists' quietly taking notes of everything to report later to teachers. The 'perverts' are standing in a circle, talking in low voice with a suspicious redness on their faces with a magazine between them. It is not rocket science to guess what they are looking at. The 'popular' ones are chatting about the latest fashion trends. The bullies and the delinquents are sitting on the back like predators waiting for their preys to appear. 'The 'strange' ones are quiet and staring at the ceiling. There are the jealous ones who are gnashing their teeth while glaring at a certain boy. There are shameless fangirls.
Sung Jun is also sitting on the back among the troublemakers, but nobody dares to trouble this harmless looking boy. Well, they don't dare to. His fangirls are quite threatening when they come to protect the boy who can smile like the sunshine in spring.
Currently, his eyes are closed. He has a pure and serene celestial aura around him. The invisible halo around him acts as a barrier and stops from anyone to come and disturb his early morning nap.
In my previous life, Sung Jun transferred in the middle of the semester. He had to take the empty seat next to me because it was the only one available. Wang Mei and I were the only girls who sat on the back row with other delinquents.
Must I have to share the same space with him?
I quietly make my way to the class president who is reading.
”Class president.”
I don't remember her name.
”Who?” She frowns when she sees me. She doesn't recognize me either. Fair enough!
”I am Fang Aisa,” I say quietly.
She looks at me from top to down. ”You are the girl who didn't come to class for a month?”
”Yes, it's me.”
”Fang Aisa, do you know that it's against the rules to dye hair?” The perfect school model decided to chastise me. I shake my head. Wang Mei and I chose H high school because nobody cares about rules here.
”Class president,” I put my hand on her desk and lean closer. ”I am here to exchange my seat with you.”
She isn't intimated. Instead, she stands up and loudly announces, ”That's against the rules.”
Everyone eyes turn to me. This girl likes to attract attention for sure. She wants to show that I am demanding something like a spoiled girl.
”My seat is next to Sung Jun,” I speak in a low voice. Her eyes go wide when she hears me. There is a faint blush on her face. It is gone like a flicker.
”So?” She steals a glance at Sung Jun and then, at the delinquents and the fangirls. The seat is troublesome despite the advantages.
”The doctor has asked me to take a lot of fresh air.” My voice is loud this time. ”Your seat is next to the window, class president. I know that I am causing you a problem, but I am also one of your responsibilities. What will happen if you refuse me and I am sick again? You won't like bad karma haunting you around.”
The class president blinks, surprised and mumble something to herself. She looks behind me. There are infatuation, fear, and hesitation in her eyes. She needs a slight push.
”Class president, it is a good opportunity to get close to him.” I make sure that she is the only one who can hear me. ”You are the prettiest girl with perfect records and background. There is no way that he will reject you. He just needs to see your good sides more.”
Her face turns into a deeper shade of red. She nervously looks at me and says in a low voice, ”Fang Aisa, what will you gain by helping me?”
”I will get a seat near the window and enjoy the scenery.”
”You were fine with that seat before.”
”The seat is troublesome. His fangirls are quite noisy. I won't get sleep there.”
She nods. It seems like a good enough reason for her. The young girls in love are easiest to manipulate.
”You can take my seat.” Her voice is loud enough for everyone. ”I understand your situation, Fang Aisa. You should take care of your health.”
I hear whispers behind me and smile. Just like that, she maintains her image of being a good and considerate girl.
Nevertheless, the deal is done. Both parties are satisfied. She won't get the anger of the fangirls and still, get the seat next to her crush. With her good girl image, she can easily fool the obsessed fangirls. Heck! She might even become the head of those fangirls.
I don't have to sit near him. I also get a window seat.
After a while, it's a gloomy Wang Mei who enters the classroom. Her eyes are swollen and red. She is surprised to see me, but her expression changes to coldness. She looks away and walks to her seat with an overbearing demeanour.
”It starts again.” I gaze out of the window. ”This time, it's a bit early.”