CHAPTER 555: CHAPTER 555 XIAO YUE’S FRIEND

"Yeah, I’ve been out with my brother for cultivation." Xiao Yue didn’t hide anything from Grandpa Liu, speaking honestly.

"Cultivation?" Grandpa Liu was very surprised upon hearing that.

All those who can communicate with ghosts, like witches, Divine Men, or Water Masters, gain their abilities through bloodline inheritance; you either have it or you don’t. There’s no need for cultivation.

"Yes, my brother encountered some really powerful figures and wants to deal with them, so naturally, he needs to work hard at cultivation for a while." Xiao Yue replied without suspicion.

Grandpa Liu and Huang Lancai exchanged glances, both noticing the astonishment in each other’s eyes.

Grandpa Liu reacted quickly and said without any hesitation, "What kind of powerful figures are they? Do you need Grandpa’s help? Grandpa is quite formidable, you know."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yue grinned and then straightforwardly said, "Grandpa, you can’t handle it."

Grandpa Liu pretended to be angry and said, "Underestimating Grandpa, huh? Let me tell you, when Grandpa was young, he could subdue a cow barehanded. Otherwise, your Granny Huang wouldn’t have married me."

Xiao Yue said, "That thing is much bigger and stronger than a cow. Only my brother can handle it."

"I don’t believe it. What exactly is that thing, so powerful?" Grandpa Liu said with a chuckle.

Xiao Yue was young, but not foolish, and she sensed something was off. These matters seemed to require her brother’s permission before telling others.

Besides, Grandpa Liu was acting very strangely.

Seeing that Xiao Yue didn’t answer him but instead looked at him suspiciously, Grandpa Liu immediately put on a bright smile.

"Xiao Yue is really smart, quickly noticed Grandpa was trying to trick you."

His candid admission made Xiao Yue feel a bit embarrassed.

"Some things need to be asked of my brother first," Xiao Yue said.

Seeing that Xiao Yue wasn’t upset, Grandpa Liu and Huang Lancai both breathed a sigh of relief.

It’s said that people grow wise with age, and ghosts become cunning with time. Old ghosts like Grandpa Liu can easily manipulate Xiao Yue.

"Alright then, when I meet Mr. Shen, I’ll ask him," Grandpa Liu said cheerfully.

Actually, if he truly meets Shen Siyuan, he might not even ask.

Because this entirely pertains to someone else’s privacy; probing indiscreetly could annoy Shen Siyuan, which wouldn’t end well. He’s a ghost, but when encountering someone as powerful as Shen Siyuan with Divine Skills, he’s afraid.

"Right, the new year is approaching, and your Granny and the others have a gathering. I wonder if your brother is interested in attending?" Grandpa Liu suddenly said.

"A gathering?"

"Yes, a gathering every year before the Spring Festival. This year’s date is January 14th next year. Ask your brother if he wants to come; if he does, have him contact your Sister Huang..."

Grandpa Liu turned to look at Huang Lancai beside him.

Huang Lancai nodded with a smile, "Your brother has my WeChat, have him message me then, I’ll arrange everything."

Xiao Yue scratched her head; these words sounded really strange to her.

What does it mean that this year’s date is January 14th next year? Yet she still nodded in agreement.

Xiao Yue didn’t stay long at Grandpa Liu’s place, chatting for a while before saying goodbye and leaving.

Watching Xiao Yue ride the Yin Wind and disappear into the sky, a trace of envy flashed across Grandpa Liu’s face.

Flying is one of humanity’s most desired abilities; no matter his age, he yearns to soar freely through the skies.

Turning around, he saw his granddaughter Huang Lancai staring at him.

"Why are you looking at me?" Grandpa Liu asked with a bit of guilt.

"What do you think? Mr. Shen has a girlfriend, a good relationship, and she’s very pretty." After speaking, Huang Lancai turned with an annoyed expression and went back inside.

Grandpa Liu quickly followed her.

"How do you know? You’ve secretly investigated?"

Investigating someone already, but not admitting to having an interest in them?

This is what Grandpa Liu is thinking now.

"Don’t talk nonsense. It’s from his Moments, I saw what he posted." Huang Lancai said somewhat angrily.

"What’s Moments?" Grandpa Liu didn’t understand.

He wasn’t highly educated and with old age, was resistant to new things, so he didn’t know what Moments were.

"Not knowing Moments? I just posted one today, and Hu San liked it." Lady Huang said.

"What, you’re still in contact with Hu San?"

Grandpa Liu widened his eyes in disbelief at this statement.

Lady Huang was once the flower of the village; she had looks and status, naturally attracting many admirers, of whom Hu San was Grandpa Liu’s strongest competitor.

If it weren’t for some issues in Hu San’s family back then, Lady Huang might not have married Grandpa Liu.

"Not much contact, just occasional greetings and liking posts." Lady Huang spoke nonchalantly.

But Grandpa Liu didn’t feel good hearing this; moreover, he didn’t quite understand what liking posts meant.

"Come, let’s go inside and explain to me what these Moments are." Grandpa Liu pulled Huang Lancai inside.

Lady Huang wasn’t bothered by it; she was a jealous person when alive and still petty after death.

Xiao Yue rode the Yin Wind, seemingly aimless, but actually flying in one direction until she landed at a school.

At this moment, it was class time. Two classes were having P.E. lessons on the playground, and Xiao Yue descended directly from the sky, sitting on the roadside, watching the students run a five-thousand-meter race.

She propped her chin on her hand, watching the crowd, seemingly lost in memories.

Her originally cold expression seemed to soften, and her gaze was fixed on a peer who wore a school uniform and had a ponytail.

Due to her family situation, Xiao Yue was rather solitary at school, but that didn’t mean she had no friends.

In fact, Xiao Yue had a very close friend with excellent academic performance, a cheerful personality, a love for painting, singing, and ping pong, with broad interests.

The only aspect where her friend might not surpass Xiao Yue was the family conditions; her parents were regular office workers, working hard, and often returning home late.

So her friend, unlike other classmates, wasn’t picked up after school, had no help with homework checking, and wasn’t supervised for meals, clothing, and sleep.

In this regard, Xiao Yue was quite similar to her friend; although her family’s conditions were good, they didn’t take care of her, giving her just enough to eat, like it was the greatest kindness.

Hence, Xiao Yue often stayed overnight at her friend’s house.

Xiao Yue envied her friend, even though the conditions were poor, the friend was happy, and the parents were progressive and loving. Even if they got home late, they’d bring back fruit, and despite being busy, they’d find time to take the friend to nearby parks or sights.

Watching her friend nearly out of breath after running, yet still grinning widely, Xiao Yue also felt her mouth slightly upturned.

But it quickly vanished, leaving a look of sadness.

"She’s probably forgotten about me by now."

But even so, Xiao Yue didn’t plan to meet her friend; she liked watching her friend’s happy smile, liked the carefree look and loud talking.

She watched her friend mess around with classmates, watched her sneak to the cafeteria for snacks when the P.E. teacher wasn’t looking, watched her pick up a fallen leaf and gaze into the sky through its gaps...

Watching her return to her seat, open the pencil case, and stare at the Big Head sticker absentmindedly, Xiao Yue’s mouth again slowly curled into a smile...