Chapter 8: I Have a Girlfriend
Hearing Deng Xiaolin’s words, Liu Haoyu’s expression was not good.
Although he had expected it, it was indeed a bit difficult to hear the news coming from Deng Xiaolin’s mouth.
Thinking of this, he shifted his gaze to Deng Lao’s weathered face.
The latter felt Liu Haoyu’s gaze and silently took a puff of his cigarette, his expression seeming very melancholy.
It seemed that Old Deng had also failed to persuade this stubborn young girl…
Upon realizing this, Liu Haoyu sighed again.
He had always regarded Deng Xiaolin as a younger sister, so hearing that the young girl had become a ghost exorcist was like a brother hearing that his younger sister had become a nurse on the epidemic prevention front line.
He felt extremely worried.
“You two young people have something to say, there’s no need for this old man to interfere. Talk slowly.”
While Liu Haoyu was thinking, Deng Lao supported himself against the wall, stood up, and walked towards the door.
“Grandpa, take it slow.”
Deng Xiaolin wanted to help him, but the latter just waved his hand and said.
“I’m fine, you two just catch up. I’ve listened to your endless chatter for a month, and my ears are about to get calluses.”
“Grandpa!”
Deng Xiaolin’s face turned red, but she was different from before. Her blush was only slight and disappeared quickly.
When the door closed, Deng Xiaolin sat on the bed, and Liu Haoyu sat on a stool.
The young girl sized up Liu Haoyu, then said with a smile.
“Hao-ge, you look very tired.”
“I traveled all the way here because I sensed you were in danger and wanted to check on your situation… Are you okay?”
“No, no, I’m a ghost exorcist now, and I’m in great health.”
As she spoke, Deng Xiaolin flexed her biceps, trying to show how fit she was.
But her thin arms were a bit amusing.
“So…”
Liu Haoyu was hesitant and indecisive as he spoke, debating whether to ask.
“Why did you suddenly decide to become a ghost exorcist?”
As Liu Haoyu expected, the young girl was stunned for a long time after hearing this, and finally said a bit petulantly.
“Of course it’s to help you, Hao-ge. Seeing you work so hard alone… I don’t want you to be so tired.”
Liu Haoyu remained silent, unsure how to proceed.
In Liu Haoyu’s heart, he had always treated Deng Xiaolin as a younger sister.
However, in reality, he had always known Deng Xiaolin’s feelings for him since they were children.
The feelings this young girl harbored for him were far beyond those for a relative.
And that kind of emotion was called liking.
He might know, but at that time, he was…
His mind was filled with killing ghosts… killing ghosts…
Killing more ghosts…
He had no time to consider such things.
But seeing this young girl, in order to stay by his side, proactively choose to become a ghost exorcist…
His feelings were very complicated.
Looking at the young girl’s expectant look, Liu Haoyu really couldn’t bear to shatter her illusion.
But continuing to hide it would only hurt her more.
Whether for Qin Liu or Deng Xiaolin, Liu Haoyu finally decided it was better to cut the Gordian knot and directly reveal his relationship with Qin Liu.
If he continued to drag on her feelings, what was the difference between him and a scumbag?
Liu Haoyu considered himself just an ordinary fan of white stockings, not a scumbag, so he took a deep breath, and with a complex and helpless mood, he said.
“Xiaolin, you should consider yourself more. Actually, I…”
He had made up his mind, but the words wouldn’t come out when they reached his lips.
“Hmm?” Deng Xiaolin looked at Liu Haoyu’s conflicted expression and asked curiously, “What’s wrong?”
“Actually… *whew*~”
Liu Haoyu reaffirmed his resolve, exhaled a breath, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.
“I came here to tell you some great news. Your Hao-ge has found a girlfriend.”
“Ah… what…”
Deng Xiaolin, who had been smiling, froze completely.
As if struck by lightning, after a long silence.
He finally spoke.
“Oh my god!” the girl said with a giggle, “Hao-ge, you actually found a girlfriend? Is the sky falling or is the sun rising from the west?”
Although the girl was smiling, her radiant smile couldn’t hide her shock and bitterness.
This stiff and awkward smile lasted for an unknown time, and the girl lowered her head, wiping her eyes with her sleeve.
Deng Xiaolin knew Liu Haoyu’s character very well; he wasn’t the type to joke about such things.
What he said was most likely true, coupled with his conflicted expression just now…
The girl lowered her head, and Liu Haoyu couldn’t see her expression.
Judging by the atmosphere in the room, it was clear that Deng Xiaolin was very upset.
Really upset.
But a long pain was worse than a short one, and continuing to hide it wasn’t good for her.
After an unknown amount of time, Deng Xiaolin looked up again.
She was a very strong young girl; even though her eyes were red, she still smiled and asked.
“By the way, Hao-ge, who is Sister-in-law? I’m very curious, which celestial being has caught Hao-ge’s eye?”
“Qin Liu, you’ve met her. She’s that little ghost in the red wedding dress.”
“…Huh?”
The girl’s eyes widened.
She thought she had lost to some girl she had never met, but… but…
How could she lose to a ghost!
“No way?”
“Yes, Qin Liu is indeed my girlfriend now. However, she’s not a ghost. She’s alive, but her body cannot leave the seal.”
“Is that so…”
Deng Xiaolin had experienced more shock today than in her entire life.
She shook her head, casting away the despondency in her heart.
“Hehe, but yes, Sister Qin’s personality, character, and even appearance are exactly the type Hao-ge likes the most. I’m quite happy that you two are a match.”
As she spoke, the girl slowly stood up.
She turned around, opened the door to the guest room, and said to Liu Haoyu with her back to him.
“Hao-ge… well, you must cherish her properly.”
With that, the girl left the room without looking back.
Qin Liu also peeked her head out from the Hong Yu.
Looking at the closed door, Qin Liu hesitated for a moment before asking Liu Haoyu.
“Is this… really good for her?”
Facing Qin Liu’s question, Liu Haoyu sighed.
“You know, I’m a very devoted man.”
“These words, although cruel to Xiaolin,”
“She’s not my biological sister, but she’s like one. If she’s sad, I’m sad too.”
“As I said before, continuing to hesitate would be irresponsible to you and her.”
