The Return of the Zombie King 'Eighteen' Part 1

Chapter 18: Return

The matters concerning Ma Tianling and Jin Shiyu were quickly resolved satisfactorily. Kuang Tianyou was notified to end his leave and resume his official duties. Just as he took office, someone came to see him—Situ Fenqi.

“Mr. Kuang, long time no see.”

“Mr. Situ, how have you been making your fortune lately?”

“Sigh, I've been busy with work recently and couldn't step away. I heard your family encountered some trouble, and I kept wanting to see if there was any way I could help. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to do anything for you, truly sorry!”

“Mr. Situ, you are too kind. The fact that you are thinking of us shows that you value us. I thank you on behalf of my family. It's a small matter, not worth troubling you over.”

“Ah, we're old friends; why speak so formally?”

“Mr. Situ, you came to see me today; what can I do for you?”

“First, I just wanted to visit an old friend. Second, I have something I hope an old friend could help with.”

“Please, Mr. Situ, tell me whatever it is!”

“I heard that my daughter publicly expressed her affection for you in court, Mr. Kuang. I wonder how you reacted to that?”

Kuang Tianyou thought: so it's about this! Trouble is coming. This was completely fabricated by your daughter—a well-intentioned lie.

“Mr. Situ, I deeply apologize for the unnecessary trouble my daughter's actions have caused you. At that time, it was only a temporary measure.”

“A temporary measure? I know my daughter's character very well: she wouldn't treat her own happiness lightly.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“My daughter was originally dating the third son of Chairman Wang of Tianyu Company and things were going well. But ever since she attended court as a witness, she has become distant toward the third son. We initially thought it was because of the court affair and she felt she couldn't face the Wang family, but the Wang family didn't mind at all, and we thought this wouldn't affect their relationship. Unexpectedly, she decided to break off the relationship. Mr. Kuang, what my daughter did was not an impulsive act.”

“Well…” Kuang Tianyou was caught off guard, paused, and then said, “Mr. Situ, I truly didn't expect something like this to happen.”

“Mr. Kuang, do you think you have no responsibility?”

“Mr. Situ, I haven't done anything that would wrong you or your third daughter. There must be some misunderstanding!”“Mr. Kuang, I don't want to know about your relationship history with my daughter; I just hope you handle this matter carefully. She's still young.”

“Mr. Situ, you misunderstand. To be honest, apart from a few brief meetings with Miss San regarding my daughter's matter, there has been no other interaction, let alone dating.”

“So it seems my youngest daughter was just imagining things?”

“I don't think so either.”

“Mr. Kuang, then what exactly is the reason?”

“I… I suggested that Miss San see a psychologist.”

“What do you mean by this? Are you saying my daughter acted like this because she has psychological issues?!”

“Mr. Situ, please don't get angry! Let me explain.”

“I'm all ears.”

“Although I only met Miss San a few times, she later mentioned the dreams she had and insisted on telling me about them.”

“Something like this happened?” Mr. Situ doubted.

“Yes, Mr. Situ.”

Looking at Kuang Tianyou's face, showing he was not lying. “Do dreams have a definite connection to those actions?”

“More accurately, it should be called a psychological phenomenon. You'll understand if you ask a psychologist.”

Situ Fenqi was silent. Kuang Tianyou looked at him, unsure what he was thinking, and wondered: could she really have psychological issues? Speaking of dreams, Zhenzhen also has dreams. Does that mean everyone's romantic dreams are related to me? That would be total chaos. By the way, Zhenzhen's dreams seem to be getting more and more…”

“Mr. Kuang, hasn't my daughter come to see you these past few days?” Situ Fenqi's words interrupted Kuang Tianyou's thoughts.

“No.”

“If she comes to see you, help guide her a bit.”

“Don't worry, Mr. Situ. Since this matter arose because of me, I will do my best to resolve it.”

“Good, I trust you.”

At that moment, there was a knock on the door.

“Coming!” Kuang Tianyou said.

Wang Sizhen walked in. She had just started to say, “Tianyou-ge…” but stopped when she saw Mr. Situ. Seeing this, Situ Fenqi said, “We won't disturb your work.”

Wang Sizhen still spoke up: “Miss Situ is here, just outside the door.”

Both Kuang Tianyou and Situ Fenqi were greatly surprised: speak of the devil, and she appears.

Old Mr. Situ, still wise, asked: “Is there another room?”“Then you'll have to make do, Mr. Situ; there's only the restroom.”

“No problem.” Situ stepped in without hesitation.

At this moment, Situ Liwen walked in. Wang Sizhen tactfully said, “I have other things to attend to, so I'll leave first.”

“Go ahead, you're busy.”

Just as Kuang Tianyou was about to speak while looking at Situ Liwen, she quickly said, “Has my father been here?”

“No.”

“I saw his car parked at the door.”

“Is that so? I've been here working and didn't notice.”

“I really worried that he would look for you, but I also hoped he would.”

“Why?”

“I won't tell you.” The tone was purely playful, the kind lovers use when teasing each other.

Kuang Tianyou cleared his throat twice and said, “Miss Situ, did you come to see me for something?”

“Can't I visit you if there's nothing?”

Kuang Tianyou thought: Please, big sister, stop stirring up trouble. Well, the old man just happens to be here, so he can hear this and it's a good chance to clarify some matters. “Miss Situ, I apologize for the trouble caused last time regarding my daughter.”

“I've said it in court: everything I said is the truth.”

“Miss Situ, please don't joke.”

“Do I look like I'm joking?”

“What you're doing may harm your reputation, Miss Situ.”

Situ Liwen asked cautiously, “Has someone told you anything?”

Kuang Tianyou hurried to reply, “No. I just thought that what I said in court might be easily misunderstood.”

“A person with integrity doesn't fear shadowy accusations. Are you afraid?”

“I'm not afraid.”

“Right, I'm not afraid either. Loving someone is not wrong.”

“Miss Situ, we aren't at that point, are we?”

“Yes!” Situ Liwen suddenly smiled. “We have time. Don't you like it when people speak the truth?”

“My profession, of course, values truth.”

“Then why won't you let me speak the truth?”

“Well… Miss Situ, remember you once said you wanted to tell me your dream? Isn't now the perfect time?”

“Hmm, not now—there's no mood. We'll have time at the Jinhua Hotel to talk slowly. How about that?”

“So for now…”

“Let's fulfill our agreement: talk about my sister's matter.”Clang! Something fell to the floor in the bathroom.

"What was that sound?"

"Maybe a mouse knocked something over." Old Situ did not know what to think upon hearing this.

"There are mice during the day?"

"Yes, quite a few!"

"Will it come out?"

"Not for now."

"All the dead mice should be eliminated; it's terrifying."

"I will report it to the government department."

"Back to the main point. I want to see my sister."

"No problem."

"When do you think is good?"

"The sooner, the better. Your sister doesn't have much time left," Kuang Tianyou said intentionally, in a tense manner.

"What happened?"

"Your sister has been lingering in the world of the living for too long. She has become very weak. Whether she can reincarnate as a human again is indeed a problem."