Chapter 17: “2nd Year.”
During new year's eve, Shen Xiaofan spent her time together with Wei Xiu and her family. They held a small feast at dinner and drank champagne, except, Shen Xiaofan is the only one who's drinking grape juice. As usual, she was too preoccupied with the 'rules'. Wei Xiu also joined the feast, she talked to Shen Xiaofan from time to time. Alas, she couldn't enjoy all the food on the table.
At night, Shen Xiaofan joined Wei Xiu on the veranda. Wei Xiu looked at Shen Xiaofan next to her and smiled, "Happy new year.",
"It's not midnight yet.", Shen Xiaofan said as she leaned on the bars, she looked at the dark city view with a couple of dim lights, it almost looked like fallen stars shining brightly from afar. Then, she tilted her head to look at Wei Xiu, this female ghost has been with her for 6 months, she was wondering if someday she will leave her and go to heaven. In fact, is there such a thing in this world? Where do people go after their death? Or is it like those stories about transmigrated people to other worlds or unknown times? She had no idea…
"Don't think too much.", Wei Xiu said and leaned on Shen Xiaofan's shoulder.
"You read my thoughts again?",
"Yeah. It's like an open book to me.",
Shen Xiaofan snorted and looked back at the city view. It's very peaceful despite the merry year, perhaps it's not yet midnight. As Shen Xiaofan was in deep thoughts, a wind suddenly flew by and she felt chill all over her body.
"I'll go get a blanket for you.", Wei Xiu straightened her slim body and was about to walk away. Shen Xiaofan stopped her in time and said, "My parents will be spooked out if they saw a flying blanket.", She opened the glass door, "I'll go get it.", then, closed in as she walked away to get a blanket. Wei Xiu chuckled and leaned on the bars, tilted her head up and saw a breathtaking night sky. Up until this moment, she had the thoughts to try to fly up in the sky. Shen Xiaofan opened the glass door and interrupted her thoughts.
"What's on your mind?", She asked.
"Nothing, I was just wondering if I could fly up to the moon.", Wei Xiu snuggled back on Shen Xiaofan's body.
Shen Xiaofan wrapped her arms around Wei Xiu and looked at the moon, "I was wondering about this too. But don't human spirits contain a certain substance that prevents them from leaving the earth?",
"I don't know, I never tried it myself. By the way, this year you'll become a second-year student, right?",
"Yes, why?",
"Nothing, just asking.", I was wondering if you'll end up in the same class as Song Ehuang again.
Wei Xiu held down her question and decided not to ask since it's not up to Shen Xiaofan. However, these past few days, Shen Xiaofan has been very sweet. She spent most of her time with her and ignores others' invitations to hang out. Yet at the same time, Wei Xiu felt bad for keeping Shen Xiaofan to herself.
"Xiaofan…", Wei Xiu wrapped her arms around Shen Xiaofan's neck, "Do you think I'm very possessive?",
"Yes.", Shen Xiaofan said without faking it.
"Can you at least try to say something sweet first?",
"You can read my mind, so it's better not to say anything to cover up my honesty.",
Wei Xiu looked at Shen Xiaofan, then pinched her cheek, "You're really not cute.", Shen Xiaofan let Wei Xiu pinched her cheek as she pleased. Suddenly fireworks lit in the sky and many people around the neighborhood had blown their trumpets. The peaceful atmosphere earlier suddenly turned chaotic with all the trumpets barking.
"Happy New Year, Xiaofan.",
"What?", Shen Xiaofan couldn't hear what Wei Xiu said.
Wei Xiu shrieked, "I said Happy New Year!",
"Oh, yes… I'm also happy.",
"...", the fireworks and the sound of the trumpets are really deafening.
In the end, Wei Xiu pulled Shen Xiaofan inside and said once again, "I said Happy New Year.",
"Oh, so that's what you said… Happy New Year too, please take care of me this year too.", Shen Xiaofan bowed to Wei Xiu politely.
Wei Xiu patted Shen Xiaofan's head and said, "Always.", thus, the two spent the night together in the living room because it's less chaotic than outside.
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A few days later, Shen Xiaofan and Wei Xiu went to the school together. Along the way, they met Hou Yang and decided to go to school together. The two talked about daily stuff and didn't realize they had arrived at school. At school, Shen Xiaofan spotted many new students in the courtyard. Right, they need to go to the gym to attend the morning's preach from the headmaster. It must be very boring…
"It's surprising to find you thinking of the school like that.", Wei Xiu flew ahead and stood in front of Shen Xiaofan. Shen Xiaofan avoided Wei Xiu while replying to her quietly, "Why is it surprising?",
"Students like you are usually thinking obediently to the school rules.",
"Well, yes… but that doesn't mean we never think of it as a pain in the neck.",
Wei Xiu laughed and followed Shen Xiaofan to her new class. In the new class, Shen Xiaofan spotted Ye Honghui and Emily Chen. Emily Chen was pleasantly surprised looking at Shen Xiaofan,
"Are you in class two C too?", Emily Chen asked happily.
Shen Xiaofan nodded and said, "Yeah, it's nice to see you too.",
Suddenly, the two heard a fake crying sound slowly coming to them, it was Song Ehuang. She stepped into the classroom and hugged Shen Xiaofan, "How can it be?! We have been together for years, I thought we were inseparable!",
Emily Chen chuckled upon hearing Song Ehuang's fake complaint. Shen Xiaofan couldn't help but patted her head and smiled wryly, "We can still eat lunch together.",
"That's not enough! Who will let me copy their homework whenever there's homework!",
Shen Xiaofan bopped Song Ehuang's head and said, "Do it yourself.",
Soon the bell rang and it was time for classes. Song Ehuang reluctantly said good bye to Shen Xiaofan and Emily Chen. Before the teacher entered the class, Hou Yang suddenly entered, "Phew~ safe!",
Then, he took the empty seat next to Shen Xiaofan, "Morning, Xiaofan. It's great to sit next to you.",
"Are you practicing basketball this morning?",
"Yeah, we're going to practice for the national match. Are you going to watch?",
Shen Xiaofan nodded her head, "Sure. Just tell me the time and place.",
"Perfect! Thanks, Xiaofan.",
After the two exchanged topics, their new homeroom teacher entered the class and began the lesson.
On the other hand, Luo Bojing laughed loudly at the school gym. Wei Xiu got annoyed by his laugh and slapped his shoulder, "Eh, why are you laughing!",
"Who wouldn't laugh at an adult woman that can't get a female high schooler to sleep with her?",
"Oh, shut up. I'm waiting for her to be at least eighteen years old.",
"Well, does that mean you're ready to seduce her this year?",
"That…", Wei Xiu had trouble speaking, in the end, she swallowed it down.
Luo Bojing patted Wei Xiu's shoulder while giggling, "There will be chances, trust me.", Wei Xiu was encouraged by Luo Bojing. The two ghosts continue to talk about miscellaneous things and don't realize that they're being watched by a new student.
"...so, handsome…", the girl quietly said as she stared at Luo Bojing. Luo Bojing is an ancient spirit, so he dressed in Ming dynasty's clothes. He wore a dark blue robe and the long hair tied neatly on top of his hair. He looked very handsome which made the new female student having trouble breathing.
"Cheng Lan, there you are!",
Suddenly a voice rang from the gym's exit door. The two ghosts who heard it looked at the exit door and spotted Cheng Lan looking at them. However, Cheng Lan was pulled by her best friend Lu Yi.
"Ai, where did you go? The class is starting!",
"S-sorry… I got lost…",
"Ai, this school isn't even that big, how come you still got lost! Come, let's go to our classes.",
The two ghosts saw them leaving the gym. Cheng Lan looked back at the two ghosts as her body was being pulled. Wei Xiu looked at Cheng Lan and then looked at Luo Bojing, "Is this just me or did that kid just see us?",
"She's definitely like Emily Chen.", Luo Bojing said.
"Another junior ghost hunter?", Wei Xiu asked.
"No… just a normal girl who happens to have Yin Yang eyes. 'Cause I didn't sense any spiritual power in her.", Luo Bojing explained.
Wei Xiu nodded in relief, it will be troublesome to have another ghost hunter in this school.