Chapter 52: Sabbath of the Forgotten (3)
“Welcome back, Juncheng, hug me~”
“Are you a pet dog…. you want a hug as soon as you get back…..”
“Hug me~”
When we returned to the hotel, Zihua was already waiting for us in the room.
She was still at home when Juncheng and I left. I don’t know if she really went out to follow Li Nai. Looking at her casual attire now, maybe she never left the house?
Juncheng couldn’t refuse Zihua, so he hugged her. Zihua then took advantage of the situation and started acting spoiled, clinging to Juncheng. It was unbearable to watch.
They’re just like an idiot couple, sticking together all day. Aren’t they tired of it?
…I’m probably not jealous…
Tsk, it’s just annoying to look at.
“Ahaha, Ziai feels neglected. Juncheng, go comfort her~”
“Uh huh?”
“Come, Ziai, the right armrest is for you.”
“No need.”
I replied coldly, trying my best to keep my facial muscles in place and minimize any expression changes.
Unlike my half-baked mind-reading ability, which only works when my target is Juncheng, Zihua is a true special character who can see through people’s hearts.
So, she easily saw through the emotions I inadvertently revealed, huh? I can’t let my guard down for even a moment.
Zihua still smiled and pulled me over, and Juncheng naturally hugged me. I couldn’t refuse.
Ugh—too good—I also…
Saying I don’t want it, but in reality, I do. Every woman is like this… Although I don’t want to admit it, this contradictory way of thinking still exists within me.
“Huhu, it feels good to have one on each side, doesn’t it, Juncheng?”
“It feels great—I don’t think any man would dislike this situation, unless he’s gay.”
Hmph, he admitted it honestly.
Considering your hands are relatively well-behaved, I won’t break free… But you’re hugging me way too tightly, we’re practically pressed together….
The weather is nice today, with plenty of sunshine at noon. I’ve also sweated quite a bit. Do I smell of sweat?
“For now, two armrests are enough. In the future, even two hands won’t be enough, you know?”
“…You’re saying those stomach-churning things again—I suspect you’re secretly enjoying seeing me suffer from guilt, Zihua. You must have awakened your masochistic tendencies long ago.”
“Huhuhu~ Is that so?”
“I’ve had enough, stop teasing me. Lanhua wouldn’t do this… Ah.”
After saying that, Juncheng realized he had said something he shouldn’t have.
No matter what, one should never compare a woman to another, especially when Zihua and Lanhua have such a special relationship.
If it were before my fusion, I wouldn’t be happy if someone compared me to my spirit.
Speaking of which, who is in control now? …I have both sets of memories; I can’t tell them apart.
Well, it’s good that I don’t have a split personality, right?
….
As expected, Zihua fell silent after hearing that. Even the hand that was tightly holding Juncheng loosened and drooped powerlessly.
“Ah, that, I didn’t mean…”
Juncheng quickly waved his hands, trying to explain, but before he could say anything, Zihua interrupted him.
“Yes, if it were Lanhua, she wouldn’t be like this either… She’s completely devoted to you… It seems I’m the mischievous one.”
She looked hurt.
But that was just an appearance. As for whether Zihua was truly hurt, God knows.
Those who can see through others’ hearts naturally understand how not to let others see through their own.
“But Juncheng… I used to be like that! I used to be like that towards you too… Mmmph!”
Juncheng punched Zihua’s head lightly and pouted dismissively.
“Alright, stop acting like it’s a melodramatic drama. Report today’s progress.”
“Ahaha~ Were you found out?”
“Your pretentious acting can be improved with a few more practice sessions.”
“Huhu, what a shame~ I thought I could gain your sympathy this way.”
“A few months ago, maybe I would have fallen for it, but now I understand you well enough.”
“Huhu, do you really understand?” i Q Dead Novel
We both heard this whisper, but neither of us asked, ‘Understand what aspects?’ Because both Juncheng and I knew.
We haven’t truly seen through this woman yet.
No, in the end, if it’s just a spirit, we can’t even prove who ‘she’ really is.
After all, she is someone who can freely change her form and possesses Destiny Power capable of replacing the world.
It’s just that both Juncheng and I are willing to believe her.
Trust is that simple.
“Alright, enough about that. Have you had dinner? I’ll cook today~”
As Zihua spoke, she started taking off her snake skin. Because this action had no connection to what she said, neither Juncheng nor I reacted in time to stop her.
‘Wait, why do you need to take off your clothes to start cooking!’
By the time Juncheng reacted to complain, Zihua had already stripped completely naked.
“Hmm? Why? Isn’t it common sense to only wear an apron when cooking?”
“What kind of twisted common sense is that? Only someone like Kumagawa, who’s crazy about nude aprons, would consider that common sense.”
“Oh, it’s convenient in many ways.”
“Oh, like what?”
“Isn’t it hindering your cooking! Also, if you’re cooking, don’t do anything else!”
“I’m confident I can chop vegetables without cutting my fingers even when my body is trembling or shaking. So don’t worry, Juncheng, it won’t hinder the cooking.”
“What a pointless special skill!”
“Eh, shouldn’t you test it out to prove if I really have this skill? Come, Juncheng, I’m ready.”
“No matter what we’re talking about, you always manage to steer it towards sex. You’re something else…”
Juncheng sighed with a darkened expression, but his eyes were still fixed on Zihua’s bare back.
It seems the nude apron still has quite an impact.
It barely covered the front, but the back was completely visible, with the important parts subtly revealed, creating an effective temptation.
Especially the sense of domesticity that the apron brings, when worn naked, it’s even more alluring than wearing nothing at all.
However, Juncheng’s self-control is quite strong. Although he couldn’t control his gaze, he could at least control his body. Of course, certain physiological reactions were beyond his control… He looked uncomfortable, but there was nothing I could do to help him.
If I were to ‘help’ him resolve it, it would only act as a trigger, and the explosion would become uncontrollable.
“Oh, since you bought groceries, does that mean you went out today, Zihua? So, how was your progress today?”
“If you’re asking about following Li Nai, it was a piece of cake~”
Zihua turned back to us in a Shinbo-style 45° angle, deliberately twisting her neck in a way that would likely injure it. It was all to keep her bare back in Juncheng’s line of sight. This woman has a problem with exhibitionism.
And she even deliberately stuck out her butt—wait, did I see something shiny near her upper thigh… this seductive fox…
“The current Li Nai lives a boring life, revolving around home, work, and the canteen. If anything, the current Li Nai is more like a zombie that can’t think… Ugh, so boring.”
“Is that so… A life like walking dead… I was like that before… I saw Shirley.”
“Mmm, we…”
“Oh, that helped us a lot. You don’t need to worry about my future death anymore. Shirley said she would help.”
“Yes, and did she interfere? Didn’t the Head Maid tell you what would happen if she interfered with things?”
“Her? She actually decided to help us… Did she tell you not to meddle with Li Nai’s affairs?”
Is that so? It knows our conversation. Zihua, this woman is truly not simple.
By deduction, she ultimately decided to trust me.
“She also said to trust you… She fell silent this time, it seemed she was truly deep in thought. The information the Head Maid told us.”
At this moment, I remembered that our time is three days from now, and the location is the rooftop of Chunyu Hospital, where ‘something’ will happen.
The Head Maid’s words were from the hospital where Father is.
Chunyu Hospital, but it’s from the hospital… Morphine is in the hospital… No, it can’t be. That’s the hospital where Father works. He is highly valued by the院长, and the院长 even wants Father to take over, although in exchange he has to marry his daughter. Father was already married, but because Mother died after giving birth to Juncheng and Keling, that… Of course, Father that… Later, the院长 still rejected it. Father had already secretly admired Father for a long time, and then Mother… Ah, the topic has strayed.
Let’s put aside whether the hospital has any shady dealings in private. It should have nothing to do with the Zombie Virus.
In short, after a long silence, Juncheng spoke first.
“Lihua told me that this world corrects itself, which is why it doesn’t head towards destruction.”
“Is that so… If we do nothing, this world won’t perish, and we will all live. Is that right?”
“Meaning…”
Zihua nodded.
“Ah.”
Juncheng seemed relieved. What exactly did Juncheng understand?
But he said it without me understanding.
“That’s right, I’ve been wrong all along… Because you never mentioned ‘that matter,’ Zihua, I’ve always…”
“Is that so… Eventually…”
With a hint of sadness in her expression, Zihua turned to face him with a wry smile, as if she already knew what Juncheng was about to say.
Juncheng looked at her and asked, “Are you planning to commit suicide?”
“Zihua, return…”
