Chapter 415: Things That Can Be Forgotten Are Not Important

Su Yan followed her own murmur, "Yeah, why am I so obsessed with these things anyway?"

After saying that, she finally withdrew her gaze and turned her head to look at the ghost shadow floating in the air.

"Ghost Shadow, what are you obsessed with?"

The ghost shadow had been by her side for many years; aside from the difference in their identities, the ghost shadow could be considered her most loyal companion. Last time, it had nearly had its soul scattered because of her affairs; she remembered the ghost shadow's kindness.

The ghost shadow trembled violently, not expecting the topic to fall upon it.

"My Lady, you know, I don't even know what my own obsession is, which is why I cannot reincarnate."

Su Yan remained noncommittal. "I promised I would help you. If we truly can never find the mystery of your origins, then I will find a way to send you into the cycle of reincarnation."

This was a promise to it, a promise she would definitely keep.

"Actually, whether there is reincarnation or not doesn't matter much. Ghost Shadow feels quite good as it is now."

Whether it was the ghost shadow's illusion or not, Su Yan seemed heavy-hearted tonight, though she was intentionally acting lighthearted.

In truth, there was one thing it had never told Su Yan. A long time ago, when it had just been subdued by Su Yan, Granny Li had once told it that as long as it stayed by Su Yan's side, sooner or later, it would understand the whole truth.

It knew how formidable Granny Li was; since Granny Li said so, it must be true. It even felt that it might have had some connection with Su Yan in the past.

"Is being a ghost really good? I wonder what I will become after I die?" Su Yan's words sounded more like she was talking to herself.

The ghost shadow listened with trepidation, becoming even more certain that something was wrong with Su Yan tonight.

"My Lady, you are so young, how could you die? With My Lady's strength, your lifespan far exceeds that of ordinary people."

Therefore, it had never been in a hurry, because they still had plenty, plenty of time.

Su Yan heard his worry and finally pulled her thoughts back.

"I was just speaking idly. It's quite cold outside; I'm going back to sleep."

As she spoke, she entered the house.

The warmth of the hearth truly brought her a bit of sleepiness.

However, in the seconds before falling asleep, she seemed to remember that she had forgotten something.

But since it was something she could forget, it wasn't important.

***

Morning.

Su Yan walked out of the house yawning, only to see Zhou Li appearing at the door, covered in dust and looking exhausted.

For a moment, she thought she was dreaming.

But seeing Zhou Li walking toward her in a rage, she remembered the task she had sent him out to do last night.

"You weren't out there the whole night, were you? Is the evil spirit that appeared that difficult to deal with?"

Before Zhou Li could speak, she began to express concern with an exaggerated expression.

The questioning that was on the tip of Zhou Li's tongue was forcibly suppressed. After several seconds of silence, he finally moved.

He directly held out a talisman sealing an evil spirit in front of Su Yan.

"The matter has been resolved."

Su Yan immediately beamed with joy, not forgetting to praise him: "I knew it was impossible for even you to be unable to solve it. Young Master Zhou is indeed impressive!"

Zhou Li almost spat out a mouthful of blood. "Senior Sister Su, aren't you going to ask me where I caught this evil spirit from?"

Su Yan looked puzzled. "Was it not the address I gave you?"

Zhou Li's features were somewhat distorted. "No! That place you gave me didn't have an evil spirit at all. Their daughter's mental instability was purely due to her brain being stimulated."

Thinking about how he had actually been hugged and held by a female mental patient last night, he felt like vomiting even now.

"Ah? The person's description was very detailed, and it sounded to me like she was possessed by an evil spirit, which is why I took the job. So it turns out it wasn't? Those people are really too much, to not even realize their own daughter is mentally ill. I'll have to be more careful when I take jobs in the future."

Su Yan first scolded them with righteous indignation, then murmured in annoyance.

Zhou Li felt completely unwell. "And in the future?"

Su Yan blinked her eyes, as if his question were very foolish.

"Of course. This is my job. If you really find it unadaptable, why don't you just go back after the New Year? Anyway, asking you to do this kind of work is indeed a waste of your talent."

She looked solemn and serious, appearing as if she were entirely considering his well-being.

Zhou Li no longer knew how to describe his current mood, but if he were to back down just because of such a small difficulty, that would be absolutely impossible.

"Senior Sister Su, are you very short on money? If you are, I can give you some!"

He had already asked that family from last night; Su Yan had only received ten yuan for taking their job.

Ten yuan had actually caused him to waste an entire night outside; no one would believe such a thing if he told them.

Su Yan frowned deeply and began to educate him earnestly.

"How can you think like that? Although I did indeed take their money, what I truly care about has never been money. Exorcising evil spirits is our duty and mission; even if we don't earn a single cent, we still have to do it."

A layer of black lines appeared on Zhou Li's forehead.

Could she even believe her own words?

"Besides, I know your family is wealthy, but what does your family's money have to do with you? And how much of it did you earn yourself? One must be down-to-earth; spending your own money is more reassuring and provides a greater sense of achievement."

Su Yan stood tall and straight. Looking at Zhou Li's expression—clearly resisting yet not daring to rebel—she actually felt a bit of satisfaction.

Zhou Li didn't want to say another word. He was the one who did the work, but the money went into her pocket.

She could actually spin such a grand theory; she was clearly treating him as free labor.

However, he would absolutely not bring up the matter of money with her. Not to mention he didn't care for such small change, but leaving even the slightest bad impression on her would be more loss than gain.

"Everything Senior Sister Su says is correct. I will be careful in the future."

Su Yan nodded with satisfaction. "Now you can tell me, where exactly was the evil spirit in the talisman caught from?"

Zhou Li had no energy left at all. "Senior Sister Su, I've been busy all night and now I'm both tired and hungry. I want to go home and sleep."

By "home," he naturally meant going back to Su Yao's place.

Su Yan readily agreed. "Rest well today. Tomorrow is the twenty-ninth of the twelfth lunar month. I'll try not to arrange any tasks for you so you can have a comfortable New Year."

Zhou Li was practically filled with gratitude. As soon as her voice fell, he left without looking back, fearing that if he were a step late, she would change her mind and continue to make him free labor.

(End of Chapter)