Chapter 196 Chapter 191 Mother
Wan Ziqi’s mother, named Wan Yaping, gave birth to Wan Ziqi in the town’s people’s hospital. When Wan Ziqi was three years old, she divorced, and the court awarded custody to her.
Later, her mother, Wan Yaping, changed Wan Ziqi’s surname, causing Wan Ziqi’s father, Xu Ziqiang, to lose face in their hometown.
“Then urge her more these days, invite her out to dinner, and get the money settled soon. Your dad has always owed money… No matter what, he’s still your dad, you should be filial to him…”
There were many words in the phone.
For the term biological mother, Ji Ma tried hard to think: she gave birth to me, she is my blood relative, my family; she is not just some random mortal who died by the roadside, I should have different feelings for her.
Thinking like this, Ji Ma struggled to outline the image of her biological mother in her mind.
But she drew nothing, only the image of a passerby with red hair.
Clearly, in China, a native-born Chinese cannot have red hair.
Her heart, however, refused to listen to Ji Ma’s reasoning, remaining cold and unfeeling. The sounds coming from the phone were just noise to her.
Well, at least she didn’t use extraordinary powers against her.
“…..”
After a moment of silence on the phone, not hearing a reply from Ji Ma, the tone shot up:
“What are you doing?”
Ji Ma was searching online for how to edit videos. She said, “Searching for video editing.”
“Editing for what?”
“Editing game footage to upload online.”
She was trying to see if she could gain more power from suffering.
“Aren’t you working?”
“No, I resigned.”
“Resigned?” The voice on the phone shot up: “Why did you resign?”
“I’d jump off a building if I kept going.” Ji Ma said, “Besides, I have plenty of ways to make money.”
“Uploading videos won’t earn you money! What kind of nonsense are you watching? You’ve finally found a job at the bar… what are you going to do in the future?”
Ji Ma took a deep breath. She realized that very few people reprimanded her anymore.
“I never said I would earn money by uploading videos. Can you shut up? Mother.”
“You’re still talking back to me. I’m telling you, how will you find a job in the future…”
A wave of irritation surged up, Ji Ma pressed the red hang-up button, ending the call.
The phone couldn’t wait, immediately starting to ring again.
Ji Ma answered the call, asking, “Hello?”
“Wan Ziqi!” A voice came from the phone: “Think carefully about it. You’re so grown up, why are you still so rebellious…”
Ji Ma set the phone aside, exhaled heavily, a dull pain in her chest further fraying her nerves.
She liked focusing on completing a task and hated any variables in the task; now the variable was her mother, Wan Yaping.
Ji Ma snapped her fingers, silencing the noisy phone.
She continued to think, and after a moment, opened the main task “Revenge,” adding a line: “Get back the money from Fang Shiyun.”
The word “get” felt too humble.
Thinking of her mother Wan Yaping’s lessons, was she still going to invite Fang Shiyun to dinner? Still to dinner? Not having hanged her whole family in front of her was already her greatest restraint.
Ji Ma’s suppressed anger flared up, and she changed the word “get” to “snatch.”
Snatching the money back was simple; she just needed to twist Fang Shiyun’s perception with lies. For example, if she didn’t transfer money to her for a day, she’d be uncomfortable that day; even if it meant begging on the streets and eating instant noodles every day, she’d have to send the money.
But there was a conflict.
Ji Ma was also relying on torturing Fang Shiyun to gain suffering power to heal her soul wound. Her original idea was to create an illusion of ghosts, constantly frightening Fang Shiyun until she was willing to return all the money to appease Wan Ziqi’s grievances.
After returning it, she would give her a surprise.
But she didn’t know how long this fund recovery cycle would take.
In any case, it was worth a try.
Ji Ma thought, modifying the previous line to: “Strive to make the enemy Fang Shiyun return the money herself.”
“Backup plan: If she cannot return it in the short term, then find Lin Feng and ask him for money.”
But with someone as wealthy as Lin Feng, would he have extraordinary powers to protect him?
Persecuting civilians and persecuting the rich, the impacts were…
Ji Ma exhaled deeply, muttering to herself: “I hate changing requirements the most.”
After setting the plan, Ji Ma continued with her current work.
After Ji Ma finally figured out how to edit, it had gotten dark outside.
She didn’t care where Fang Shiyun ran off to; as long as she was still on Earth, Ji Ma could find her.
The edited video was from the victim’s first-person perspective, with the sound of the hero Teemo’s laughter not lacking in the audio.
“Hahaha, heh, hahaha.”
Ji Ma thought that editing videos was quite similar to writing novels. Using the victim’s perspective was like writing in the first person in a novel, which could give the audience a sense of immersion and allow them to feel the victim’s pain.
Finally done, Ji Ma logged onto a video platform and uploaded the video.
The title read: “I suffer from Teemo’s torturous torment, as if in hell.”
This title clashed with the titles of other videos on the site. It was like returning home after three centuries in another world and feeling out of place.
With just a flick of the tail, one could tell that this title would definitely not attract viewers.
But after much deliberation, Ji Ma couldn’t think of anything catchier, so she took a risk using this title as a medium to curse all who saw it—may their anger be unleashed… just a little.
Ji Ma carefully adjusted the force, trying to ensure it caught people’s attention without inciting a social incident that could attract more unforeseen troubles to herself.
After uploading,
With a click, the security door opened.
Was it not enough to scare her? She actually dared to come home?
Ji Ma was a bit surprised, stood up, stretched, rubbed her hands together, ready for action.
A young man appeared at the doorway, full of vigor and well-muscled—compared to other mortals, he was the strongest man Ji Ma had seen since her arrival. Of course, he couldn’t compare to the green-skinned orcs, let alone the big guys.
Fang Shiyun, like a startled rabbit, walked behind him and said, “I’m sorry, I invited you to my house because it’s haunted. What if something happens—”
“Shiyun, don’t be afraid.” The young man patted his chest and said, “Even if there are ghosts, I’ll beat them away with one punch, like lifting iron.”
Fang Shiyun smiled brightly, showing her white teeth, and said, “I feel reassured now.”
The fitness trainer straightened his back even more, holding a surveillance camera and said: “I’ve installed the camera; if a ghost appears, just let me know.”
Fang Shiyun sweetly smiled and said, “Okay.”
So she really found a devoted follower; whatever went wrong, just relied on the follower. No wonder she was so talented at being a succubus.
Ji Ma rested her chin on her hand, sneering.
The fitness trainer, wearing a white tank top that clearly outlined his muscles, carried a step ladder to the corner of the study, set it up, stepped on it, and prepared to install the surveillance camera.
“Be careful.” Fang Shiyun looked around, leaning against the fitness trainer: “The ghost might pull the ladder away.”
The fitness trainer laughed and said: “Hahaha, Shiyun, watch out for me. If a ghost appears, help me call 120 immediately.”
“I’ll hold the ladder for you.”
“Having a beautiful girl help makes it much steadier.”
Ji Ma stood to the side, silent. First, she was curious about what she looked like under the surveillance camera. Secondly, she hadn’t yet figured out how to scare Fang Shiyun. Should she just kick this fitness trainer down the stairs?
Well, let him fall and die at Fang Shiyun’s feet, that should scare her.
Feasible, very feasible.
Ji Ma snapped her fingers, finalizing her plan.
As for this plan, it would cost the innocent fitness trainer his life. Ji Ma didn’t care at all; anyway, George was not around. If he had the ability, he could just kill her with one sword in the other world.
The surveillance camera in the study was installed, and they moved to the bedroom, where another one was set up.
Fang Shiyun suddenly said: “It seems in horror movies, the ones who die are those who sleep in separate rooms.”
“Are we sleeping together tonight?”
“Teacher, you’re dreaming.” Fang Shiyun blushed, gently kicking the fitness trainer.
The fitness trainer laughed and said: “I’m just saying, Shiyun, spare me, spare me.”
“You can sleep on the floor.”
“Okay.”
Ji Ma followed behind these two, coldly saying: “Soon, he won’t need to sleep on the floor anymore.”
The fitness trainer stepped into Fang Shiyun’s bedroom, took a deep breath, set the ladder properly in the corner, stepped up, and began to install the surveillance camera.
“Shiyun, do you know what a ghost really is?”
“Must be my ex-boyfriend.”
“I remember him, isn’t he Teacher Wan?” The fitness trainer laughed: “The last time he came to Magic City, when he stayed at the hotel with you.”
“Yes, that time, I went to study yoga with you.” Fang Shiyun continued: “You said, if I go back so late, he’d definitely be angry. I bet you he’d still be playing games…”
The fitness trainer interrupted: “Teacher Wan was still happily playing games, hahaha.”
They exchanged smiles, Fang Shiyun smiled for a moment, but said: “Don’t say that, death is serious. He’s a good person, and he wouldn’t touch me at all.”
“Hmm.”
“Actually, he’s very pure, a pure guy who has never been in a relationship. Dating him really feels like a first love.”
It’s a lie, just for the “ghost” to hear, and to tame the poor devoted follower.
Ji Ma stared at Fang Shiyun’s face and couldn’t help but sneer. She was an old master of lying, able to see through Fang Shiyun’s thoughts at a glance. If she guessed right, her next step would be to praise the fitness trainer and casually kick Wan Ziqi.
“But… he couldn’t give me a sense of security; he could only be considered a good person.” Fang Shiyun sighed: “There were many misunderstandings between us. He came from the village, and his family is very conservative, not suitable for me. I never thought breaking up would be such a big shock for him.”
The fitness trainer said: “You’re very kind.”
“Being behind you gives me a sense of security; you’re perfect.” Fang Shiyun said: “If you have even half of his integrity, don’t touch me tonight.”
“Hahaha.” The fitness trainer blushed with excitement; he hadn’t expected the “relationship” with Fang Shiyun to progress so fast: “Tonight, I’ll be a gentleman and act with restraint.”
“This is your test.”
Under a few hints, the fitness trainer seemed to be invigorated. After getting ready, he picked up the ladder and rushed to the last place, the balcony.
This was also the place in the plan where Ji Ma intended for the fitness trainer to meet his demise.
But looking at this man whose blood had rushed to his head, Ji Ma seemed to see her former self.
The poor devoted follower, toyed with at her whim.
Maybe Fang Shiyun should realize that no matter how many orc hulks stood around her, there was no way to escape misfortune?
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Thanks to Bandari for the reward; oh dear, I owe another update.
