Book 1: Chapter 5: First Impressions

Book 1: Chapter 5: First Impressions

That night, Wan Li called.

I couldnt find you after I returned to the clinic in the afternoon, and didnt dare call you in case you were busy with the case. He said. How were things today?

Same old.

Why so dispirited? Didnt sleep well last night?

Yep. Actually, she was very tired these days, but due to the nightmares she was always a little afraid to sleep. Now, she was considering whether she should just not sleep.

Did you go find Ruan Zhan yet? Wan Li probed. You wouldnt have forgotten, right? That friend of mine who can communicate with spirits!

You have a friend who can communicate with spirits?! Ive only met with a friend of yours who really deserves a beating. When Ruan Zhan was mentioned, Xiao Xia felt an inexplicable fire rising from somewhere, immediately becoming enraged instead of listless.

Sounds like youve met him.

Twice!

This means he wasnt willing to help you?

Why have me go if you knew the outcome? Trying to embarrass me?nove(l)bi(n.)com

Hey, be reasonable. Ive already told you hes afraid of trouble and most likely wont agree. However, I didnt expect you to get angry. His reputation amongst women has always been pretty good.

Those women may be blind but I am not. Actually, Im the one asking for his help. It would be a kindness if he agreed but its also the norm if he didnt. Its also all thanks to you. What do I have to be angry or complain about? He isnt obligated to help me. Im just angry about his attitude. He puts on such a beautiful smile, acts so amicable, but is actually just refusing everything. Nothing stirs his emotions. He looks like a gentle prince charming but is actually the evil witch! Hes got no humanity, no compassion, and no conscience! Xiao Xia was furious. Although she knew that asking for help required her to lower herself and the outcome was never certain, she felt angry whenever she recalled Ruan Zhans face for some reason.

Its good to be a little angry, its good to be a little angry. This can help distract you from your negative emotions.

Wan Li!

Werent you scared? You still became friends with him?

I was! How could I not have been?! However, my curiosity was too great and it overcame my fear. Speaking of which, our fates were interwoven quite firmly. We were in the same class from elementary school until middle school. During middle school, we sat at the same table. During high school, my family moved to Chongqing and we kept in contact via letters. Afterwards, he stopped responding to me and I assumed we had drifted apart. Who would have thought I would meet him when I went to Beijing University for college. We were even in the same major.

He also studied psychology? Xiao Xia was surprised. No wonder he was so good at acting. However, he wasnt able to fool this Yue Xiao Xias super vision.

Thats right. However, he vanished again after graduating. Then, after I came to this city for work, I unexpectedly encountered him again. At that time, he had opened his bar. Its not clear why he didnt pursue a career in his field of study. But think about it. We keep encountering each other after all sorts of twists and turns. We were destined to be friends, and cannot get away.

It sounds like youve been stalking him. Xiao Xia said sarcastically.

Hey? It really does. That guy is very passive about relationships. If we hadnt known each other for so long, and if I werent such a great and understanding person, it would be hard for us to become friends.

I feel its because you were childhood friends from a young age.

Thats right. Thats the key reason. No matter how a child rejects the world, its still easy to make friends. If I only met him after growing up, he would probably act cordial but remain distant like you said.

Now that you mention it, this is all your fault. You clearly knew his personality but still refused to go with me. Xiao Xia recalled Ruan Zhans polite yet firm refusal and couldnt help but feel her ego took a blow.

Youre mistaken about that. Wan Li could sense Xiao Xia was hung up over this, and hurriedly spoke his thoughts. No matter what, helping you means betraying him since Ive promised not to speak about his matters. He would be angry that I broke my promise, so me coming along would just make things worse. Only after his anger fades will there be a chance if I appear.

But do I really need his help?

Theres no need to doubt it, and no doubt you need it. I dont know whether theres someone better, but hes the only one I know. Therefore, this is all I can help you with. Dont overthink it. Sleep well and we will go see him the day after tomorrow. Whether it works or not, we might as well try. Alright, Im going to hang up. Goodnight.

Goodnight.

After hanging up, Xiao Xia started worrying again. Should she sleep? Shell have nightmares, and she couldnt endure another fright. Better to not sleep? But she still had to work tomorrow, and she felt exhausted and extremely uncomfortable.

Forget it! Come what may!