Chapter 4

Ling Su was terrified, immediately struggling with all her might while shouting loudly

Linlang thought for a moment and shook her head firmly, "I can't remember clearly"

Ling Su struggled desperately to kick and fight back, but she could not break free no matter what. After feeling dizzy and disoriented, she was forcefully pinned against the wall. The rough surface of the wall caused her great pain.

Xu Ming found it difficult to say: "I was planning to pick you up from the hospital and take you home yesterday afternoon..."

Ling Su listened to his strong heartbeat, tears smudging a portion of his collar

Bai Kunyuan smiled reassuringly and helped Ling Su to her feet. "Fortunately, I heard the noise and rushed over."

What is this

The sound echoed in the silent street, and several windows suddenly lit up.

Ling Su understood Xiao Xu's meaning. Dividing a family is always a troublesome matter

The man behind her was panting heavily, tightly covering Ling Su's mouth, and dragging her into the darkness

It was a windy night without a moon. The alley was pitch black, and Ling Su slowly groped his way forward, relying on his intuition developed over many years. Occasionally, the sound of a dog barking broke the silence of the darkness, causing the sleeping children to wake and cry.

Ling Su smiled and nodded, "I have seen her."

The security in this area is chaotic, with gangs often gathering in the streets and alleys to fight. It is also common to see children under the age of ten learning to secretly hide items under their clothes and smuggle them out. Now, at such a late hour, this narrow alley is so remote and quiet that it would not be surprising if something were to happen in the darkness

Ling Su was very frank with him, "That person is Bai Chongguang"

She leaned on the table and stretched lazily, sighing: "Indeed, the courtyard is deep and secluded, no wonder beautiful women have short lives"

She rested her head on the desk. The warm summer breeze made her feel drowsy

The administrator has always been quite curious about the girl who likes to talk to herself alone on the second floor. Those who talk to themselves are probably just too lonely

After school, Ling Su went to the library. The second floor was quiet and empty, and Lin Lang was still sitting in the corner, flipping through a book on butterfly specimens.

The assailant trembled all over, disregarding the fact that he had taken several punches; he scrambled and crawled into the darkness.

Bai Kunyuan said in a low voice: "I heard Chongguang say... he said you can communicate with spirits..."

Bai Chongguang is the son of the concubine, a late-born child, and is greatly favored by the old master of the Bai family. Although after the death of the old master Bai, the power shifted to Bai Chongde, Bai Chongguang still holds a considerable number of shares. Bai Chongde also cares deeply for this younger brother and treats him well. After Bai Chongde's death, the power returned to the hands of Madam Bai. Now there are rumors that Madam Bai, due to health issues, plans to step down and intends to select a successor for herself

Are you alright

What about Kun Yuan?

Ling Su felt a sudden warmth in her nose and choked out, "Bai Kun Yuan?"

Ling Su finally breathed a sigh of relief, her legs went weak, her body swayed slightly, and she knelt down on the ground

In the haze, she heard the child's cries again. They were sorrowful and mournful, as if the child had suffered some great injustice. One cry followed another, seemingly drifting from a certain direction, beckoning Ling Su to come closer.

I remember Chongguang; he is my uncle. In fact, he is just like my elder brother; we share a close bond, and he is a very kind person

"Even if you grew up here, it does not mean that this place is safe for you," Bai Kunyuan said, "Moreover, you are really coming home too late"

The class bell suddenly rang, waking Ling Su from her dream. Crying? Where is there any crying.

Ling Su is now particularly sensitive to such sounds, and the tender cries always manage to pierce her nerves the most. In her dreams, there is always a crying child, unknown in which corner.

Xu Mingzheng was somewhat anxious and said in a lowered voice, "Lingsu, do not play with fire. Listen to me, the Bai family is a large family, and they are very troublesome."

Ah, then he saw it

Whose child is this, after all

I have come to find you

Something is making a sound in a certain corner. Ling Su becomes alert and quickens her pace.

Yes, if it were not for him, she, as such a weak woman, would probably have already fallen victim.

The man who came hurriedly wanted to chase after, but Ling Su quickly held him back: "Don't! The alley is deep, you will get lost!"

Ling Su calmed down to complete the exam paper with remarkable speed. After finishing, she looked up and saw that her classmates were still deeply engrossed in their work. She obtained the answers from the teacher and compared them herself, and her score was quite satisfactory

What if one can communicate with spirits? Ghosts are far less capable of causing harm than humans are.

As Ling Su's eyes turned, he asked: "Mrs. Bai is ill, her mind is unclear; what decisions can she make?"

Another person rushed over, shouting, "I have already called the police!"

In this world, both students and office workers are like ants. To excel in one's studies is indeed a laborious and exhausting endeavor

Ling Su took a deep breath, immediately got up, and retreated far away

Ling Su said: "He has a niece by marriage named Linlang, right?"

You speak, let me listen

"I know him," Xu Mingzheng said, "He is Bai Kunyuan's uncle."

What is the matter? asked Ling Su.

However, the other members of the Bai family are all more clear-headed than the last one

Xu Mingzheng was somewhat surprised, "I have heard of this, but it seems that the girl passed away several years ago..." He slammed on the brakes

Seeing Ling Su arrive, she asked with some urgency: "Who is the next one to be brought in?"

Bai Kunyuan gently and slowly stroked the back of the girl in his arms, awkwardly imitating an adult comforting a child

Ling Su hopes that one day she will find that child, hold them in her arms, and take good care of them

The man stopped in his tracks

Ling Su's face flushed slightly as she discreetly freed herself from his embrace

Bai Kunyuan sighed softly and quietly embraced Ling Su in his arms

The next day at school, Xu Ming greeted Ling Su, hesitating as if he had something to say but held back

Tears finally could not be held back any longer

It is not easy, indeed.

The child's crying

That is a human hand, greasy and foul-smelling.

Just as she was about to turn into another alley with residents, a large hand suddenly reached out from behind and covered her mouth

Linlang turned her face away: "I don't know, I... I feel like something is off every time I think of this name..."

The sunlight streamed in through the window behind them, casting only a single shadow on the ground

The teacher entered and distributed the test papers, diverting their attention

The man let out a painful cry and released his grip. She fell to the ground, her knees striking the stones, and a wave of soreness and numbness made it nearly impossible for her to cry out.

According to past experiences, Ling Su could easily perceive his thoughts. However, she has recently been disturbed by many matters, her strength is not what it used to be, and after thinking hard for a long time, her mind remains blank.

His embrace is as warm as one could imagine, with a faint scent of men's perfume lingering in the air, his arms encircling her, enclosing her in this cozy and tranquil little world

The man's knee pressed against her abdomen, one hand reaching towards her chest, tugging at her collar. Ling Su felt a wave of nausea surge up her throat and bit down hard on the hand that was covering her mouth

Ling Su suddenly raised her head. How wonderful, the wind just happened to blow away the dark clouds in the sky at that moment, revealing half of the moon's face, its silver light illuminating the face of that person. That person seemed like a deity sent by heaven to save her in a moment of crisis

Xu Mingzheng was anxious, "I fear you may be exploited. Mrs. Bai loved her deceased daughter to the point of madness, and you... I worry that someone with ulterior motives might use this against Mrs. Bai."

Ling Su let out a sigh and sat down next to her

Ling Su lowered her head and saw a scratch on Bai Kunyuan's hand that had drawn blood. She said, "How about this, come to my house, and I will apply medicine for you. We can talk slowly."

His words are not without reason. Ling Su knows that the human heart is the most difficult to fathom

The man lunged at her again. At that moment, a figure rushed in from the side, yanked the man who was pressing down on Ling Su, and then delivered a powerful punch to his abdomen

That day, she stayed in the library until it closed before leaving. As she exited, the administrator advised her, "It is quite late, and as a young girl, you should be careful on your way home"

Mr. Bai, what brings you here so late?

Ling Su is perplexed