Chapter 4, The Mysterious Woman at Midnight

In this hazy state, more than half a month has passed. Each day, I drink to the point of intoxication, trying to pass the difficult days, and the collection of red wine I have is dwindling.

You, don't act recklessly. I am not someone who is so casual. Money, yes, let's settle the payment first. I realized that I might have frightened her, so I quickly smiled and explained, but I was covered in a cold sweat.

The only flaw is that she has applied too much makeup on her face, making it look as if it has been coated with a layer of whitewash and then splattered with lard, resulting in a glaringly pale appearance. The perfume she wears is overwhelmingly pungent.

I am furious; this group of scoundrels is utterly unprincipled. They usually call each other brothers, but now that I am in trouble, each one is keeping their distance. What kind of people are they

I blew a smoke ring

Gradually, my business has been declining, and I have started to avoid the invitations of my dubious friends for indulgence in wine and pleasure. I close the office door early every day, drinking alone out of boredom

Sometimes I look at my dark middle finger and wish I could cut it off, because of it, I have transformed from a charming romantic into a coward who can only hide in the darkness and engage in self-pleasure every day

Without saying a word, she leaned towards me. I let out a startled cry and pushed her away forcefully, "What do you want? It's late at night. Hurry up and go home, if you're sick, get treated; if you're not, get lost"

I told the landlord that I recently lent money to a friend and asked him to wait for a while.

I realized that there was something wrong with my body and began to seek medical advice everywhere. I visited various renowned hospitals, but after examinations, there was nothing wrong at all

I heard someone knocking on the door downstairs, and upon checking the time, it was already midnight. If it were in the past, I would have been certain that a charming lover was standing outside the door.

I let her in, she sat on the leather chair, lit a cigarette, and asked, "Can I help you?"

With a bang, she kicked open the door to my bedroom

Her voice is very gentle, possessing a subtle charm, which, combined with her enchanting figure, is quite captivating

After finishing the call with Cauliflower and hearing his familiar voice, I felt much more at ease; it turns out I still have friends.

My clients are all people I met at banquets. Rather than saying that most of them come seeking psychological counseling, it is more accurate to say they were drawn to my appearance. However, this has now spread, and those women who used to be so affectionate towards me now avoid me as if they have seen a ghost.

The landlord readily agreed, saying, "Alright, then let's pay together next month"

Upon hearing this situation, I felt too embarrassed to ask for money. It seems that the young man has also been having a streak of bad luck lately, as he did not bring up the matter of money again. I offered him a few words of comfort before ending the call

The landlord nodded and smiled, saying, "Then you help me keep an eye out. If you find something good, don't forget to give me a call"

As the frequency of the pain attacks increased, the black spot on my middle finger grew larger, and eventually the entire upper joint turned black, as if it had been stained with ink

But looking at that empty safe, I really have no face left now, just a person that everyone dislikes

I said I understood, and once this guy left, I began to feel troubled. Over the past few years, I have indeed earned a considerable amount of money, but my spending has also been substantial. On food, clothing, and entertainment, I have spent money extravagantly, nearly exhausting my funds.

Doctor Qin, why are you still afraid of a little woman like me

"I am sorry, I am very tired today. If you have no other questions, I think you may leave now," I said with a cold smile.

The cauliflower seems to have a pretty good attitude towards me. I will bring up the matter of borrowing money after he finishes his work, since there is still a month left on the house deadline

Upon realizing this, I quickly got out of bed and silently prayed that no one would come for a casual encounter, as I am merely a simple mental health patient. This way, I can still earn a little money with my own words

I hide in my room every day, unsure of how to face the life ahead. I do not yet have the courage to accept this miserable existence, so I can only remain in the darkness, numbing myself in a state of drunken stupor.

The woman said, "Doctor Qin, you are truly accurate in what you say, but do you have the heart to make me stand outside the door all this time"

I know this old fellow has high standards; his wife is very beautiful, so he generally looks down on ordinary women.

She said, Dr. Qin, have you heard of carpe diem

Fang has a good personal relationship with me in Dongping, and he often asks me to discreetly help him connect with attractive female clients.

"Beautiful lady, you must have been in a hurry when you left, as you applied a bit too much perfume." I can be certain that this is a stranger's face; it seems this business deal has potential.

Go to hell, you shameless person, get lost! It is often said that businesswomen are heartless and prostitutes are unfeeling; I have truly witnessed this. After cursing once, I forcefully hung up the phone.

It is all your fault for being so useless, how did you end up with such a strange illness? I rely on making money from women to survive, and now you are making me drink the northwest wind? I lit a cigarette, leaned against the headboard, and looked at that finger as black as ink, wishing I could bite it off and chew it to pieces

After returning, I took a two-day break, forgetting the events that occurred at the grave. I gathered my emotions and continued to be my clients' psychologist, engaging in flirtation with them.

As he reached the door, he turned his head and asked me with a lewd smile, "Xiao Qin, have there been any attractive clients recently, or something like that?"

"Doctor Qin, I don't have much time to give you, so I don't want to waste it." She calmly tossed a bank card onto the table, grabbed my collar, and dragged me upstairs. The scent of her perfume was so overwhelming that it made me feel nauseous

I continued to seek medical help in confusion, throwing money around in large amounts, treating myself like a guinea pig, consuming both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine excessively, until the landlord came to urge me to pay the rent, at which point I realized that the cash in my safe had dwindled to almost nothing.

Cauliflower spoke, his voice very depressed, completely lacking the bravado of that time. "Qin Ge, stop talking. I've gotten myself into big trouble. The old man has died, and I'm busy at the funeral home right now. Once I finish this, I'll get in touch with you."

But now, what more can I say? It is rare to find someone willing to spend money, and even if it hurts, I must give it a try

Without thinking much, I pretended to be excited and asked, "Damn it, Caohua, how have you been lately? Why haven't you been on YY?"

I took out my phone to call my drinking buddies, the ones I usually hang out with to chase after girls, to borrow some money in an emergency. Damn it, that bunch of animals, either the line is busy or no one is answering.

I currently detest it when people bring up women to me, yet I have to put on a lecherous expression and say, "Yes, but they are all of poor quality, not even comparable to my sister-in-law."

Qin Jian, I heard that you are unwell. How about it? Would you like to come over and have some fun? As long as you can enjoy yourself, you can borrow any amount of money.

I trembled as I dialed the number for the cauliflower, the phone rang for a long time before connecting, and on the other end came a cacophony of sounds, faintly interspersed with a rhythm of sorrow and joy

However, what I did not know was that my fate was completely altered because of that night, which I would never be able to remember

I am the idol of Cauliflower, and this kid is a rich second generation. He is quite righteous, so borrowing seventy or eighty thousand to help in an emergency should not be a problem

As I flipped through the contacts list in a daze, I suddenly saw the name of Cauliflower at https://www.hetushu.com, and my heart was instantly filled with excitement

Cauliflower is just a traveler, ever since returning from City C, we have not been in contact at all. He even withdrew from the traveler's association, clearly indicating that he does not want to engage with me. If I were to borrow money, wouldn't that be seeking embarrassment for myself?

Her strength was immense, and I felt like a puppet being lifted up the stairs. I suspect this person must have been introduced by an acquaintance; otherwise, how would she know that my bedroom is upstairs

Upon returning from City C, I discovered something peculiar: a small black spot the size of a sesame seed had appeared on the middle finger of my left hand. At first, I thought I had scratched it somewhere and did not pay it much attention.

However, I am somewhat confused now about whether I should open the door to this business. My reputation among women has already become tarnished, and acquaintances will not come knocking on my door.

Gradually, things have become increasingly strange. My left hand has no issues with activities such as playing with myself, rock-paper-scissors, or raising a glass. However, the moment I touch a woman, even just a strand of hair or the tip of a finger, my middle finger experiences an excruciating pain, as if it is on fire, causing me to feel intense agony and foam at the mouth.

The door opened, leaving me greatly disappointed. Standing outside was a fashionable and alluring woman, clad in a shiny black fur coat, with a fitted low-cut top that revealed a generous portion of her voluptuous bosom. Below her ultra-short skirt were long, slender legs encased in black stockings, complemented by red high heels, accentuating her enchanting face, which was both cold and noble.

Just as I was about to dial, my finger stopped, realizing that my thoughts were too naive