Chapter 3

The corners of his mouth curled slightly upward

"Hey, why are you hugging me again..."

He counted with his fingers, she has been by his side since his birth, listening to everything about him? Besides that, is there nothing else she can touch? If it were him, he would surely go mad, right? How has she not gone mad yet?

The small fork pierced a small piece, ready to be shoved into his mouth, but a blazing light halted him, making it impossible for the cake to enter his mouth.

The little brat is fighting with someone, and he doesn't even realize it here. She mischievously pressed on the swollen corner of his mouth, causing him to gasp in pain.

Haha! She laughed as she embraced him, playfully tousling his hair. "Then let me wish you a happy birthday. Come on, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, ah ah ah ah, happy birthday to my dear! How was that? How's my singing? This high note, you can't learn it."

"You have been looking at me all along..." He felt a bit embarrassed. Was there always someone watching him, no matter what he did? Whether he scored a hundred points or got into a fight, would there still be someone watching him? He lowered his head, revealing a shy little smile, and suddenly, he froze and shouted:

He silently wiped the cream from the corner of her mouth and said softly

He silently recited it twice before realizing that not seeing and being unseen are not the same meaning

In the display window of the television store across the street, there were several large televisions, each playing the same horror film. Wei Baoping stood on the opposite side of the road, numbly watching a woman with long hair covering her face and a twisted body crawl out from the screen.

The rain had not stopped at all, with the raindrops being driven diagonally against them by the strong cold wind. Wei Baoping noticed her shiver and felt annoyed with himself for not having enough pocket money, which forced him to buy a cheap thin sports jacket. He also felt cold and curled himself up even more, huddling beside her

Wei ... ... Bao ... ... Ping ... ...

I read in a book that only girls have fairy godmothers who give them beautiful clothes and shoes. I am a boy, and you simply cannot give me clothes and shoes

He felt a bit hungry, so he took out a small box containing a birthday cake from his backpack, which his aunt had cut for him to give to his classmates

He would rather stay here with her a little longer, even if his uncle sees through his lies and hits him, it does not matter

It is true that someone called his name

He turned to the side again, observing the alley behind him

When is your birthday? They can celebrate their birthdays together, which is better than celebrating with their uncle.

The alley is shrouded in darkness, with the nearby streetlight barely illuminating a small portion of the path, yet it does not allow one to see to the end.

That childish voice was very soft, yet strangely, she heard it

He finally came to his senses, responded with a vague "yes," and immediately followed up with a question:

"Come, let me lead the way, I will take you home." How could she not see through the thoughts of the little brat? Her expression turned stern as she disdainfully said, "Don't be foolish, don't you want to go home? Where else can you go? Follow me? I don't even know if I will be here tomorrow, yet you expect me to take care of you. Don't joke around, a little brat who needs others to support them has no right to run away from home."

Delicious! So this is what cake tastes like! You are so lucky, little treasure

Because I am an all-knowing fairy godmother, I am aware of many things, such as the fact that you did not cheat, and that when fighting, one must fight to win. Yet, you are physically weak, and in the end, you had to rely on a fellow student from your school who often walks the same route home as you to save you. Let me think about how you repaid that person. You said you didn't need their help, that you could manage on your own, and then you turned and ran away. Wei Baoping, I feel that you have no manners at all. Is what you did right?

He nodded vigorously and promised, "I will always come in first, I will find a way, just wait for me." Perhaps he is still young now, but he is confident that he will become increasingly intelligent. There must be some kind of switch that has been inadvertently activated for her to appear before him. What could it be?

She quickly shrank back into the shadows, her shoulder-length hair all swept across her face. She was covering her ears and stealing a glance; if any oblivious person were to come out from the alleyway, she would consider herself a freak and would run away in a frenzy. ... What the hell ...? ... Where did it all go wrong? She believed that even as a ghost, she was behaving herself, yet she was still being targeted like this. She suspected that someone was plotting a grand conspiracy behind her back, just to set her up.

She is typically one who responds better to gentle persuasion rather than force, especially since she is just a child. "Remember not to lose the amulet again; who knows, I might still be able to accompany you in getting married and having children."

Mr. Wei Baoping, you are intelligent, so I entrust this heavy responsibility to you; I will not concern myself with it any longer

Wei Baoping was momentarily unable to comprehend, simply staring at her in a daze. He was desperately trying to memorize everything she said, committing to memory what he could not understand.

He looked completely dazed. "How do you know everything..."

"Not scary at all." After a pause, he asked softly, "Why did my mother ask you to come?"

Do not disappear

"Then you... what do you see?" "Hmm? It's pitch black, I can't see anything."

Passersby saw them hiding under the eaves and kindly reminded them

His small face turned pale, and he did not dare to move. Someone was calling him? His heart raced as he quickly confirmed that the scene on the television had switched to the next segment, and that the long-haired ghost hiding her face had not actually crawled out of the screen. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quietly looked around. He did not see anyone calling for him.

She often hears her uncle's wife say that Xiaobao's eyes look very lifeless when looking at people, and she does not know who he inherited this from; at this time, her uncle would definitely emphasize that it is all a matter of paternal genes, unrelated to the Wei family... Of course, this is not something that is said openly, but Wei Baoping managed to overhear it, which is how she was able to hear it

You won't be looking at me every day, will you

Is it okay to talk to someone like you, a little kid? You probably don't understand, right

When the tiny raindrops began to fall on his face, he suddenly realized that a gentle rain had started. The teacher had once noted in the communication book that he was intelligent, but he was simply too careless in daily life. Now, here he was, having forgotten to bring an umbrella, forced to hide in frustration under the eaves at the corner of the alley

Upon hearing this, he returned to his expressionless demeanor. Ordinary and unremarkable? ... He always ranked first, and in the future, everything would be first. Why on earth should he be ordinary and unremarkable ...? ... Is it because he cannot be stronger than Wei Shengsheng?

He slowly raised his eyes and made eye contact with his fairy godmother; to be precise, her gaze was fixed on the cake in his hands

Isn't the fairy godmother supposed to be all-powerful? You should fulfill all my wishes, yet now you want me to help you. You truly are a failure

"How foolish you are." He saw through her ignorance, curled his lips, touched the amulet, and finally, with great care, placed the amulet into his collar, pressing it tightly against his skin

He was taken aback for a moment, his eyes filled with pure surprise. "You are right!" After a pause, he continued, "But it must be too lonely for you to stay in the amulet all the time. I will find a way to let you out, so you can watch me grow up, and then even when I am very old, I will take care of you.

"Your mother has no idea that I am here, okay?" She paused for a moment, then, amidst his insincere protests, she playfully ruffled his soft black hair. "Your mother thinks that a Bodhisattva lives here, watching over you as you grow up, ensuring that you live a safe and healthy life as the most ordinary person."

On this day, Wei Baoping, wearing a small jacket and carrying a small backpack, was going back and forth along the same road between school and home.

He is completely stiff

He stood upright like a wooden carving or clay sculpture. "How do you know?" She hadn't been seen for half a year, so how could she even know his birthday? ... He still thought that she no longer wanted him ...

After you finished fighting today, all that remained around me were the sounds of cars and doors opening; apart from that, there was no other sound, until just now when I reappeared in this world... On the ground lay this, which resembles the amulet your mother once mentioned. With my not insignificant intelligence, I can piece together the cause and effect: I have been trapped in the amulet for these past few years, and I made an appearance once six months ago, and now this is the second time... By the way, little birthday star, since I didn't go home with you, I really don't know if you had cake today

You quickly pass through, I will keep an eye on you

Not scary at all, he didn't even have the impulse to scream. Why did Wei Shengsheng and Wei Xiaoqiao scream so loudly while watching this horror movie that they had to be comforted by their uncle and aunt?

Wei Baoping lowered his head, and instead of running away in a fit of anger, he tightly held onto her hand without letting go

Whether it is her birthday or not, she is completely indifferent, but she thinks it is quite worthwhile to have cake. She often heard her uncle and aunt talk about how delicious it is, and seeing is believing; now she has finally tasted it. She is content and expresses her satisfaction

I am just afraid that you might get lost again, not that I am intentionally holding onto you; moreover, you are not a bothersome girl, you are my divine mentor. He found a good explanation for himself, emphasizing the word "my". He secretly glanced at her and, seeing that she had no intention of denying it, his black eyes suddenly sparkled with brilliance

Who likes her! Girls dislike her the most, always talking, quacking like a duck.

"Where are your clothes?" he called.

He was stunned, his mouth moved slightly, and his gaze shifted to her bare arms and bare long legs... Suddenly, he jumped up, looking around in panic to ensure that no one had seen her

"Where do you live? Why did you disappear six months ago?" Wei Baoping questioned, pursing his lips.

"Alright, alright, Father, please allow me to confess. I have always been puzzled about who I really am and where I truly belong. I have been in an unknown place for many years, and I can hear everything Mr. Wei Baoping says; everything he hears, I also know. Except for the fact that I cannot communicate with him directly, I have actually been monitoring his every move until this afternoon." She noticed a ripple in his dark eyes, which greatly pleased her. This greatly pleased her.

He stood in front of her like a reliable little gatekeeper, valiantly blocking her way, his eyes constantly glancing around to ensure that no one would come out.

Happy Birthday! Wei Baoping!

I also know that you miss me

It is already past 10 o'clock; take advantage of the light rain and quickly bring your younger brother home, so that your parents do not worry.

"Xiao Bao, this cake is delicious, so soft and fragrant." She squinted her eyes in delight as she ate. "Why did you throw the cake in the trash last year? That is a waste of resources. Didn't your teacher teach you that?"

Am I?" The fingertip gently pressed against the Buddha amulet on his chest. "It seems I live here.

Wei Baoping's face instantly turned red, and he stubbornly said: "You are just talking nonsense, you weren't even there, how could you know..."

"If God wants me to descend to the human world, I will; if God wants me to disappear, I dare not disobey." She answered solemnly, the underlying message being: I do not know either

He even saw his aunt breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing that he was going to a classmate's house, which was completely different from the joyful atmosphere of Wei Shengsheng's birthday. If they did not want to celebrate his birthday, then why did they still buy a birthday cake? The adult world is too complicated for him to understand

"Wei Baoping, thank you." A slender, delicate hand rested on his shoulder, and his small body stiffened again

Oh, alright, divine godmother, please wait a moment... He was originally going to rush back like a locomotive to get his aunt's clothes, but fortunately, he remembered that he had pocket money on him. There was a store next door selling sportswear, and without a second thought, he took off running.

Wei Baoping curled his lips slightly. "Just barely. " He lowered his eyes, a hint of embarrassment evident.

She once thought that Wei Baoping had a habit of eavesdropping, always hearing things he shouldn't, until six months ago when she realized that the Wei family was just that small. Her uncle and aunt believed that children couldn't understand adult conversations, ... even if they tried to hide, they couldn't hide everything. Unlike her own family ... . ... Her thoughts came to a halt, and upon further reflection, she found that she couldn't remember anything.

She laughed upon hearing this. "At such a young age, you already know so much about boys and girls! I thought you liked the little girl sitting next to you."

It is indeed the same person as six months ago; previously, her hair was a bit shorter, but now it has reached her shoulders. Her attire resembles that of a neighbor's older sister who is in high school, yet there is something different about her that is hard to articulate.

She didn't even glance at him, casually waving her hand in his direction. "Don't worry, don't worry, I can hear you but can't see you. You're safe whether you're urinating or taking a shower."

A gust of cold wind struck him, causing him to shiver; it was only then that he realized that the rain had intensified without him even noticing.

Thus, he took this opportunity to observe her quietly

"... ... Do you want to eat? My birthday cake." He said tentatively, offering a bite of cake on the fork in front of her mouth

Previously, he secretly found those few photos of the ancestors of the Wei family in his uncle's study, and no matter how he looked at them, they did not resemble her. Was she really the grandmother of the Wei family? He quickly dismissed the thought. The grandmother belonged to many people, but the divine maternal figure was solely his, belonging to one person alone.

The chicken talks to the duck, and Wei Baoping's mouth twitches. The classmates often complain about their parents constantly watching over them, and he does not understand what there is to complain about. They are simply unaware of the blessings they have, but in this moment, he empathically understood.

"My birthday? I don't remember it." She didn't even let the cake crumbs on her fingers go, licking them one by one. "As soon as I woke up, your mother had just asked for a talisman for you. Oh, no, perhaps I woke up when you were born, who knows! Before that, the gods took away my memory."

He hesitated for a moment, clenched his fist tightly, and mustered the courage to walk into the alley

"Where have I not been? I have always been here, it is just that you have been careless and have not noticed me at all." She held the child in one arm, feeling that the child was soft and small, yet had more cunning than this adult. With her other hand, she produced a very ordinary Buddhist prayer beads and waved them in front of him. "Here, don't lose it."

The alley had grown dark, and he had forgotten to bring a flashlight, yet he was not afraid. He had been searching back and forth from around 7 o'clock until nearly 9 o'clock, and if he could not find it, he would just give up. Although the amulet had been with him since his birth, it was of no use and not aesthetically pleasing, even though it had been obtained through his mother's prayers. Losing it... could be acceptable, right?

At such a young age, he desperately conceals his emotions; this boy is truly infuriating, she thought. She simply held him until they reached the eaves at the end of the alley. After setting him down, his grip on her sleeve remained unyielding.

He did not want to go home with Wei Shengsheng, so he always walked alone through the alley. Today, he was confronted by a few upperclassmen who blocked him in the alley and fought with him. He thought that the amulet must have fallen here.

One evening, everyone awkwardly sang the birthday song, simply because he had gotten into a fight with someone

She really ate it... she really ate it. Wei Baoping's small mouth was slightly agape, not expecting that she could actually eat it. He quickly composed himself and offered the remaining cake to her.

If I wanted it, I wouldn't ask you for it. Hurry up and find it for me! Wei Bao

A foot that appeared very smooth and white entered his line of sight, followed closely by a bare calf and a bare thigh

Little Bao has returned home. She smiled and pulled the reluctant Wei Baoping up.

"Little ghost, are you not afraid?"

Seeing Wei Baoping fully focused and waiting for the next words, she cleared her throat and continued

The teacher said that those who strip naked on the street are perverts, and one should run away while shouting for help! He took a step back, just about to scream, when he saw the pervert reveal a face from beneath the black hair, gritting his teeth and saying: "Wei Baoping, hurry up and find me some clothes."

He racked his brains desperately thinking, while slowly walking her in the direction of home.

Little Bao, today is my birthday, quickly showcase your childish singing voice and sing the birthday song for me to listen to

In an instant, he widened his eyes

"You are really not cute at all, but I forgive you." She has always been generous; under his glare, she became familiar with him and picked him up in her arms.

As he lifted his head, he saw her leaning in closer, and this time he was not startled by her proximity

She was taken aback, then reached to touch the back of her own hand. Aside from the coolness brought by the heavy rain, she was warm; she then turned her hand to touch the back of his hand, and this kid's temperature was even cooler than hers. She quickly covered her mouth and nose, breathing very shallowly, but she was still able to breathe.

Then why did you disappear last time? How come you suddenly appeared this time?

"You are my fairy godmother!" he said with confidence

He had a blank expression

She chuckled softly. "Your dream is so powerful, I support you." This dream seems a bit too distant, and those who usually have plans often do not end well, so she has always led a life without plans... ? ... It seems someone taught her this, but who could it be? ? Her mind turned into a pile of mush again, but it didn't matter, yesterday is gone, and even if it once existed, it is already in the past.

He hesitated to speak several times

"She doesn't say that just to me, and I'm not shy at all..." He wanted to argue, but as soon as he saw her about to let go of him, he instinctively wrapped his arms around her neck. Her slightly surprised expression made him feel embarrassed. "I was afraid you wouldn't hold me properly and would drop me on purpose, not because I wanted you to hold me!"

So, will you stay with him all the time, alright

He glared at her, both angry and anxious, wanting revenge yet fearing she would escape. Ultimately, in the struggle within himself, he muttered, "Let go of me, I am a boy. Boys do not get hugged; only boys hug girls. How can a girl hug a boy?"

He is at a loss.

But she is very nice to you, every morning when she goes to school, she says to you: Wei Baoping, good morning. She is so polite, why do you ignore her? Are you shy? Wei Baoping, blushing face. She just loves to tease the little guy, especially when she sees him with that silly look on his face, her sense of achievement rises rapidly.

"It doesn't matter if you can't remember the past; my teacher once said that her grandmother, being old, also forgets things from the past. You are a celestial fairy, so you must have lived a long time..." After a pause, he pretended to be indifferent and said: "Then my birthday will be your birthday from now on, convenient, right"

Wei ... ... Bao ... ... Ping ... ...

"Little birthday star, did you eat cake in the evening?" she asked again

"Little ghost, according to your view, I am not a ghost, then what am I?"

She was stunned. ... She ...? ... Is not a ghost? Then what is she? A strong corpse like the one mentioned on TV? How complicated? This kind of dilemma she quickly cast aside; after all, she is not human; since she is not human, her fate remains the same, so what does it matter if she is overly concerned? If she wants to think, fine, let someone else handle it ... . Thus, she squatted down to meet his gaze, asking in a flattering and unashamed manner ... ... . Thus, she squatted down to meet his gaze, asking in a flattering and unashamed manner ... ...

Wei Baoping, having eaten the cake, has aged a year. The birthday celebrant must be cheerful on that day to grow into a tall and handsome young man. By the end, she had already become indifferent.

Wei Baoping's face was burning with embarrassment. He felt very ashamed and awkward; even if she did not see him, he still felt completely out of sorts.

He hurriedly took it. "How did you find it?"

He turned his head to confirm that she had already put on her sportswear. He said with a deadpan expression:

Little Ghost, you are quite bold. I am a ghost, and even if I am your fairy godmother, I am still a ghost. Were you not frightened by the ghost stories you all took turns telling at the last garden party?

She felt that earnestly seeking advice from this child would be an unforgettable humiliation for her

"You are not a ghost! Ghosts are invisible, or they appear terrifying with blood all over their faces, but you have neither. You can still breathe, and I have noticed that. " He shifted from her sleeve to the back of her hand. "See, you have body heat, so you are not a ghost."

Being unable to see is akin to when he turns off the lights every night before sleeping; it is pitch black and nothing is visible... He is not afraid of the dark, but if it remains dark every day, he would not be able to endure it...

Although mostly hidden in the shadows, he could see a bit unclear, but he was certain that this person was curled up and not wearing any clothes... ? ... Was it a pervert

No more searching, I will go home once the rain stops. He deceived his uncle by saying he was playing at a classmate's house, returning home too late. The lie is bound to be exposed; at the very least, Wei Shengsheng knows that he does not have classmates who are good enough to stay for such a long time.

He looked at her with sympathy and quietly moved closer to sit beside her

He had to give in, for her gaze was too enticing, although she believed she was concealing it well

Wei Baoping found her to be overly dramatic; he watched television every day and found it uninteresting. He wanted to talk to her again, but she was too engrossed in what she was watching, and he feared that interrupting her would make her angry and lead to her not wanting to see him.

The sound and light effects of the street television were so overwhelming that she was constantly distracted. When she saw someone playing a ghost who looked even more like a ghost than she did, she felt deeply insulted. No, she wasn't a ghost either. In any case, she resembled the most typical television child, her gaze glued to the screen, and she didn't even turn her head but asked Wei Baoping, "This is television, right? The one with Yue Buqun? There are images! Xiaobao, it's so beautiful!"

Just a few minutes had passed when the small figure reappeared in the alley. Upon seeing that she was still there, his eyes visibly brightened, and he hurriedly handed her the sportswear.

Her eyes instantly filled with brilliance as she said, "Happy Birthday! Little Treasure!" Then, without hesitation, she devoured it, her eyes full of enjoyment and delight

"Do not look down on me! What you said, I do not understand now, but I will understand in the future! I will understand very soon!" After saying this, he felt a bit resentful: "If you live here, then why... why don't you come out anymore?" This made him constantly wonder if he was very annoying, which is why everyone disliked him, even the fairy godmother disliked him.

Suddenly, he heard someone weakly calling out