After dinner, Linlang went to the room to endorse the book. Ling Ye sat quietly beside her, not noisy or noisy, very well-behaved.

After memorizing the book, Linlang put the book in her bag. Ling Ye held his cheeks with his hands and lay on the table, already drowsy. Linlang woke him up and told him to go to sleep in the kitchen. A hint of wind sounded at the door, and when I looked up, I saw Zhong Jiu standing at the door expressionlessly.

Ling Ye woke up in shock, looked at Zhong Jiu a little frightened, grabbed her clothes and hid behind her. Zhong Jiu waved his hand to her and said, "Follow me." ”

Linlang patted Ling Ye's hand and said, "You wait for me here, I'll be back in a while."

As soon as Linlang finished speaking, Zhong Jiu answered coldly: "That little thing comes over together." ”

Following Zhong Jiu to the small building in the woods, Ling Ye was still hiding behind her in fear. Zhong Jiu sat on the rattan chair, staring at her intently, she couldn't help but swallow her saliva, thinking about how to tell him about Ling Ye's existence. But before she could speak, she heard Zhong Jiu say: "You are really bold, dare to put a ghost by your side, you are not afraid that he will eat you?" ”

Linlang sighed, glanced at Ling Ye, and still looked so well-behaved. Hearing Zhong Jiu say this, Ling Ye hurriedly shook his head and waved his hand, looking at her with an aggrieved expression. Such a cute little ghost shouldn't be able to eat people, Linlang hurriedly explained: "Ling Ye just wants to find his mother, and if he finds his mother, he will voluntarily go back with you." He won't eat me, I trust him. ”

"Do you believe him? How long have you known him before you dare to trust him? Zhong Jiu scolded Linlang coldly, and she had no way to defend herself.

Zhong Jiu snorted coldly again, walked to Ling Ye's side, grabbed Ling Ye's arm, and almost lifted him up. Zhong Jiu saw that the word 'Ling Ye' was clearly engraved on the chain he was carrying on his wrist, and let Ling Ye go again, and said coldly: "Ling Ye, you settle down at the end, before I figure out your identity." With that, he sat back on the wicker chair.

Linlang walked over and said angrily, "Why are you so rude? How can you get along with a child? ”

"Kids? Hmph, maybe older than your age. Zhong Jiu said coldly.

"Huh? Midnight, have you been dead for a long time? Linlang turned around and asked Ling Ye.

Ling Ye tilted his head and thought for a while, then folded his fingers and counted for a long time. He finally said, "I don't know how long I've been dead, anyway, I was younger than you are when I died." ”

Fortunately, Zhong Jiu was not very embarrassed by Ling Ye, but he refused to let Ling Ye go back with her. It is said that people and ghosts have different paths, how can they live together? In fact, Zhong Jiu was just making excuses, Linlang believed in the night, but Zhong Jiu didn't believe it. It's really strange to think that such a small thing appeared for no reason.

Linlang wanted to refuse, in case Zhong Jiuyi was unhappy and caught Ling Ye, but how could it be good? But before it was her turn to object, Zhong Jiu took out the peach box, saying believe it or not, he would accept Ling Ye now, and Linlang had to give up.

Speaking of the strange things in the Nanliu River, Zhong Jiu said: "It's just a water ghost, it doesn't have any big skills, it's just scary." When the weather is warm and the river thaws, you don't have to worry too much about it. But don't go there again recently, lest there be any more trouble. ”

"I once fell into the Nanliu River, and I saw a strange thing, is it the same as this water ghost?" Linlang asked.

Zhong Jiu nodded, and she asked again, "Then why didn't you accept him before?" Almost hurt me again. ”

Zhong Jiu was silent for a while, and said, "I thought it was just a coincidence that I was bumped into by you, but I didn't expect you to be bumpered with twice, and it was harmful to people's hearts, so this can't be tolerated." So, to be on the safe side, you must not go to the Nanliu River again until you get rid of that thing. ”

"Since I'm a water ghost, I have a soul eater knife, and he can't do anything to me if he thinks about it." Linlang learned that the thing was not a monster, and if it was just a ghost, then she didn't need to be too afraid.

In the blink of an eye, the Chinese New Year came, and Linlang didn't have to go to school anymore. Her homework in the school was quite good, and Cai Wei rewarded her with a little money. She also asked the tailor to make a few silk clothes, and Cai Wei said that she was over seventeen years old, a big girl, and even the rouge gouache was bought for her.

Linlang is her daughter's family in the end, no matter how naughty and playful she is, she still likes the girl's things.

It's the New Year, and every house in Luoyang City is lit with red lanterns at the door, illuminating the city like day. There are naughty children, laughing and playing in the streets. The sound of fireworks and firecrackers always sounded from time to time in the distance, which brought out a little New Year's flavor.

On Chinese New Year's Eve, there were no guests in the inn early, and everyone stayed at home to keep the New Year. Cai Wei also closed the shop and prepared a table of sumptuous New Year's dishes. Linlang and Xiao Lianzi are not very old, and they like this kind of festival the most. There is good food and drink, the inn is not busy, and you can play everywhere.

Cai Wei served the last plate of dishes and beckoned Linlang and Xiao Lianzi to sit down. There are no guests at home, so you don't have to be restrained when you eat, and you don't have to be polite to anyone.

After eating the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, if you are in another house, I am afraid there is still the custom of kowtowing to the New Year. It's not necessary here in Caiwei, and the red envelope is still given. Xiao Lianzi took the red envelope and smiled from ear to ear: "Aunt Caiwei is the most kind-hearted." This year's red envelope seems to be heavier than last year's, could it be that my aunt gave more? ”

Before Cai Wei could speak, Linlang had already opened the red envelope and poured the coins inside on the table with a clatter. When I saw the copper coins on the table, there were several more than last year. Linlang had already gotten a few coins a few years ago, and today she had a few of them, so she should think carefully about how she should spend them in the future.

It's just that she hasn't figured it out yet, so Cai Wei spoke: "Linlang, your red envelope, let the mother put it for you, and I will save for you to add a dowry in the future." ”

"Mother, what do you mean by this? You've already wrapped it into a red envelope for me, where is the reason to go back? Linlang naturally refused to agree.

"Linlang, if all this money is collected by you, it won't be two days away, and you will spend it cleanly. You put it with me, it's safe. ”

Linlang wanted to continue arguing, but Cai Wei slashed at her with a knife, and Linlang immediately didn't dare to say more. She put the coins on the table into the red envelope one by one, pouted and handed them to Cai Wei, muttering: "It's not warm in my hand, but I was asked to go again." In that case, why should you give it to me, it's really too much. ”

"What did you say?" Cai Wei put the red envelope into the bag on the cuff, and asked Linlang with a smile in the corner of her eyes.

Linlang sighed and said, "I'm sleepy, I want to go upstairs to sleep." ”

"You're not keeping the New Year with Xiao Lianzi?" Cai Wei asked.

Linlang stood up with a yawn, stretched, and said vaguely: "Every year I don't have to be old, and there is no need to keep this year." ”

Linlang went upstairs with her shirts, and as soon as she walked into the upstairs room, she saw a figure sitting next to the desk with her back to her.

Linlang took out the Soul Eater from his arms and scolded sharply: "Who is there?" ”

"It's me." Zhong Jiu slowly turned around and looked at her with a blank expression.

"On Chinese New Year's Eve, what are you doing here? It's scary that you show up like this all the time. Linlang patted her chest, but fortunately, her heart was beating normally.

Zhong Jiu suddenly smiled: "Linlang, Happy New Year." ”

Linlang looked at him suspiciously, and said, "You came here to pay New Year's greetings?" ”

Zhong Jiu smiled, "Of course not, what else can I do when I come to you?" You know very well, why do you have to ask me what I am doing every time I come? ”

Lin Lang glared at him and said angrily: "Of course I want to ask, because I can't imagine that someone would be so mad and refuse to let people live in peace even on Chinese New Year's Eve." ”

"It's not like I'm mad, it's those ......"

"It's those souls who don't let people live in peace, and they still come out to make waves during the New Year. That's what you're trying to say, right? Linlang interrupted Zhong Jiu's unfinished words.

"Yes, they don't care if the New Year is not the New Year, when they want to come out to harm people, they come out, how can they take care of this festival in the world?" Zhong Jiu said slowly.

"Well, I'll go with you, I can't refuse you anyway. lest thou carry me up again, it will not be pleasant. Although Linlang has a stubborn temper, she is still self-aware.

It's still the old way, Zhong Jiu used the ghost to transform 'her', and the real her went out with Zhong Jiu to help justice.

Halfway down the road, Zhong Jiu suddenly asked, "Your jade pendant is still there, why haven't I seen you bring it recently?" ”

Linlang touched his chest, took out the green and transparent jade pendant from the inside, and offered a treasure: "I wore it, but the rope was broken a few days ago, because I didn't find a suitable rope to match, and I have been on my bed." I also found one from my mother's sewing basket yesterday, and then I put it back on. ”

Zhong Jiu had a cold face, and after a while he said, "You must wear it close to your body, and don't remove it until you have to, do you understand?" ”

"Why?" Linlang has the best habit of breaking the casserole and asking to the end.

"Because it protects you, do I need to talk to you about it? Don't you know? Zhong Jiu asked rhetorically.

"I know, I know, but I don't believe it's so powerful. Do you know the origin of this jade pendant? ”

Zhong Jiu suddenly fell silent, and after a long time, he didn't answer. His face was normal, but he didn't know what he was thinking, and his eyes were a little fuguine.

After another moment, Zhong Jiu didn't say anything, just let out a long sigh and continued to walk forward.

Linlang chased after him curiously, walked side by side with him, and continued to ask, "Why don't you answer me?" Why do you sigh? Is there any secret to this jade pendant? ”

Zhong Jiu turned his head to look at her and said, "There is no secret, even if there is, it is a secret of the underworld." You're a mortal in the world, it's better to know less. ”

"If you don't want to say it, forget it, do you think I want to know the secrets of the underworld? I wasn't interested at all, I just asked. Linlang said nonchalantly.

As they were walking, they suddenly heard the sound of a soo from a nearby courtyard. Zhong Jiu's face sank, and with a light touch of his toes, he flew onto the roof.

Linlang stood alone in the cold wind, watching Zhong Jiu disappear into the vast night. She stomped hard, bit her lip and scolded: "Another person ran away, since you are so powerful, what are you pulling me out?" I obviously can't do anything every time, and I have to be ridiculed and ridiculed by you. I see that you are clearly deliberately torturing me, and you need my help wherever you are. ”