Chapter Nine, the Prophet ... must marry the Lord of Honor

Heavens, when will I have to repay the ten million?

Qin Cai looked up at him and asked, "What happens after it's confirmed?"

She looked at the freshness, squeezed it in the water and observed it for a long time before using it

At the entrance of the school, there is a security guard. This individual is tall and robust, embodying the image of a righteous figure often seen in Hong Kong crime films. Upon seeing the visitors, he immediately stands up and requests to see their identification. Bai He presents an identity card, and only then does the group enter the premises

Several people turned to look at her, while Bai He simply tightened her grip on her hand and nodded slightly

Next is the bathroom, which contains a small bear bath towel, a pink cup, and a toothbrush, clearly arranged for a girl. Next to the bathroom is a compartment that contains the toilet

Qin Cai has confirmed that she is indeed being kept by someone. However, she does not consider herself beautiful; she is petite and not particularly striking. She has watched her fair share of television dramas and third-rate magazines. Given her appearance, the only thing she possesses is her chastity. If it weren't for the fact that the owner here wants a surrogate, it is likely that it would just be a change of taste.

Qin Cai has come to terms with it—since things have come to this point, one might as well accept it and make the best of it

After saying these words, Bai He left. Qin Cai saw that there was no one around and sat down on the sofa in a daze—what is this? What is going on? She thought for a while—where did my master get one million to redeem me? It must be borrowed. Could it be that he brought me here to pay off a debt?

In front are enormous floor-to-ceiling windows, with bright pink curtains that show no trace of dust.

Qin Cai sat beside the White River, in a hall filled to capacity with more than twenty people, where one could hear a pin drop in the silence. Qin Cai felt increasingly uneasy and could not help but ask in a low voice: "Master, what is this for?"

Upon entering the school gate, there is a tree-lined path. The school is not large; on the left is the teaching building, and on the right is the dormitory

"The bedroom is over there, and the master will not accompany you any further." Bai He took out a key from his briefcase and handed it to Qin Cai, surprisingly attached to a keychain shaped like a small bear. Qin Cai received it with trembling hands, still somewhat in disbelief: "I... I will be living here?"

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, and Qin Cai quickly wiped away her tears. In the darkness, she could not see where her shoes had been taken off, and she stumbled as she felt her way to the door to open it

Qin Cai saw that she would definitely not tell her, so she gave up on digging deeper: "So, does that mean I don't have to do anything for now?"

Several old men closed their mouths and ceased to speak

Qin Cai turned around and discovered that the footprints she had just left on the green floor of the corridor had silently vanished, leaving the corridor a vibrant green, pristine as new. She approached the room with a sense of unease and found that it was a three-bedroom, one-living room suite, complete with all the necessary furniture and appliances such as a sofa, television, and water dispenser in the living room

Bai He did not stop, and calmly said: "Since ancient times, taking on a master is like being reborn, and accepting disciples is akin to giving birth. I am holding my own daughter, what is inappropriate about that?"

After more than half an hour, Qin Cai finally finished her shower, only to realize that she had no clean clothes to change into. She had no choice but to wrap herself in the bath towel and come out, the tag still hanging on the towel, clearly indicating that it was new

Bai He led Qin Cai to the second-to-last room and opened the door: "Come in."

= mouth =

That was the first time Qin Cai had seen such bright lights, completely different from the dim yellow of the lights at home. The spotlights illuminated the entire living room as if it were daytime. Qin Cai shielded her eyes and took a long time to see that a middle-aged woman dressed in a white top and black pants had entered. She skillfully pushed a dining cart to the side of the dining table in the dining room.

Early the next morning, Qin Cai had just finished breakfast when Bai He took her to another place—the ninth floor of the teaching building. Qin Cai couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled—when Bai He brought her up yesterday, although she was nervous, she had noticed that the eighth floor was already the top floor. Why had a ninth floor suddenly appeared overnight?

Perhaps the entire house is too clean, with every tile gleaming, making it seem less like a place where people live

Above the ninth floor, there was unexpectedly a staircase of jade white color. Ascending the stairs, one could see a crescent-shaped palace seemingly resting among the white clouds. Surrounded by several people, Qin Cai and Bai He slowly made their way up, and she remarked clearly: "My master once mentioned a kind of guiding formation that can splice different spaces together for direct access; could this be what he meant?"

A soft sound was heard from outside as the other party unlocked the door: "Miss, why haven't you turned on the light?"

She slept soundly until the evening. When Qin Cai opened her eyes, she saw that the sky outside was completely dark. Suddenly, she felt a strong longing for home

She casually found a nightgown to wear, collapsed onto the bed, and stared at the spotless chandelier on the ceiling, lost in thought for a long time before finally falling asleep

The woman bowed to her again: "Miss, you slept very soundly today and I didn't have the chance to inquire about your preferences, so I have prepared both Chinese and Western cuisine. What dishes do you prefer? I will prepare them for you tomorrow"

Could it be surrogacy

She quickly divided ten million by one thousand two hundred and then by twelve months, and the result was despairing

Gazing at that innocent and flawless face, still bearing a hint of childishness, Bai He took a long time to say: "The prophet... must marry the Lord."

Entering the bedroom, Qin Cai became even more certain of her thoughts—that bed could comfortably accommodate four or five people. Since it was summer, it was covered with a layer of padding made of an unknown material, which felt somewhat cool to the touch, more delicate than a cooling mat

However, she does not want to, as if 10 million were merely for hiring a surrogate, the queue would likely be longer than the lines for train tickets during the Spring Festival travel rush, and she would not even have a chance...

The soles of Qin Cai's feet feel a bit soft, as if walking in a dream

The floor of the 8th floor has been painted a vibrant green. Strangely enough, as soon as I stepped in here, all sounds vanished completely. It feels as though this place is isolated by some force, so quiet that I can hear my own heartbeat

At that time, Qin Caitian naively believed that the term "adults" referred to the adults of children.

Recalling her mother's voice calling her to dinner, her eyes suddenly became warm, and tears silently streamed down her cheeks.

Qin Cai looked at the dishes on the table, whose names she could not recall, and the completely unfamiliar utensils. She could only ask softly, "Who are you? Where is this place? Why have you brought me here?"

In the hot summer weather, Qin Cai had been on the road for half a day and was feeling somewhat tired. She fiddled with the shower in the bathroom for quite a while, but it just wouldn't produce hot water. Fortunately, her health was good, so she made do with a cold shower. Next to her was not the soap she usually used at home, but a light green shower gel.

She seemed very familiar with this place and immediately turned on the room lights

In five minutes, the hall

Bai He's expression was grave: "The Council of Elders of Order will determine the identity of the Prophet"

The school sign standing at the entrance clearly displays the seven characters "San Hua City Vocational School" in black on a white background. Qin Cai looked at Bai He with a puzzled expression, but Bai He took her hand and led her inside

She had the intention to ask Bai He, but by the time she reached the ninth floor, she could no longer bring herself to do so

Bai He led her to look at the room, next to which was a study. Inside, there were several rows of bookshelves, a computer on the desk, a telephone, a printer, and some equipment she had never seen before

That home will not have such a large bed, nor such soft pajamas, and it will not have this faint fragrance. There, there are only dim yellow electric lights and gray-blue brick walls, but there is also hot, steaming food, and her father, mother, and younger brother; that is her root

Qin Cai walked behind the man in a suit, her outfit so shabby that it attracted the continuous attention of the students on the road—it's indeed rare to see a girl still wearing liberation shoes in this day and age

But as she walked towards her destination, more people showed expressions of surprise—Shirahawa took her to the 8th floor of the teaching building

Perhaps the wealthy have three or four mistresses? Yes, it is possible

She sat down by the bed and saw a row of wardrobes embedded in the wall on her right. Children are naturally curious, so she opened the wardrobe and found it filled with clothes. Long skirts, short skirts, short sleeves, shirts, and jeans, all in various colors for girls. The bottom layer was filled with pajamas, which also had unique styles.

Bai He looked at her for three seconds and finally nodded slightly: "It is not advisable for us to stay together for long now. You can stay here temporarily, and call me if you need anything." He pointed to the crystal coffee table, and Qin Cai then noticed a pink diamond-studded mobile phone placed on it, "My number is in there."

Qin Cai was sweating profusely in her palms as she sat next to the White River. However, she ultimately reached her destination. Upon getting off the bus, Qin Cai was astonished, unable to close her mouth—before her stood a school.

The woman finished arranging the plates and utensils, then bowed to the Qin cuisine and said: "Please enjoy your meal."

A few old men with white beards behind them looked at the hands of the two as they shook, their expressions revealing concern: "Is it really appropriate to go in like this?"

She did not know how to twist the door handle and could not open it for a long time. Finally, a gentle female voice from outside said, "Miss, may I come in?"

The white dining table is rectangular, adorned with a row of pendant lights resembling icicles

The woman bowed again: "Miss, there is no need to worry, the adults will make arrangements."

Qin Cai looked embarrassed and said, "I... I cannot open the door"