Chapter 3, The Handsome Boss Who Can Communicate with Spirits

I like the boss

This man appears gentle and considerate on the surface, yet in reality, he is indifferent and distant, with a demeanor that is quite reserved and understated. Not to mention, he likely possesses no psychic abilities at all; even if he did, he probably would not easily assist others. Therefore, she would rather not waste any more time here. It would be better to return home early, take a hot bath, and perhaps she might get a good night's sleep.

Ah? Am I being so obvious?

Xiaoxia was late because she overslept, so by the time she arrived at the villa, her colleagues had already tidied up and gone to lunch. The director informed her that the villa was spacious enough, and she would not have to share an office with the three interns. However, the office assigned to her was a bit small and not in a great location, situated on the attic side facing the shade.

Understanding and empathetic? Perhaps. Yet his gaze seems to penetrate the human heart, creating a sense of unease; Cultured and polite? Indeed! However, in essence, he maintains a cold distance from others, rejecting any approach; Gentlemanly demeanor? Certainly! Yet it appears as though he keeps everyone at arm's length; Kind to everyone? Possibly. But this also implies that he treats everyone equally, without showing any particular warmth, making no one significant to him. Is there anything more ruthless than this?

I am very sorry to have startled you, but you are blocking the doorway, little girl

Li Jingming's head. He stared at her with a face full of blood, his eyes rolling incessantly. Then he suddenly burst into laughter. A sinister and malevolent smile!

"Hi, Ah Zhan." The woman greeted warmly, clearly a regular here. Noticing that there were no seats available at the bar, she casually chose a seat and sat down, while Xiao Xia mechanically followed, her entire being observing the man named Ruan Zhan and the *picture* book.

Then I will be more restrained

However, the man before me exudes a sense of calmness and composure, coupled with a refined elegance. His handsome face is framed by a pair of rimless glasses, which obscure the depth between his brows. His medium-length hair is styled in a fashionable and casual manner, and the simple white shirt, devoid of a tie, gives him a clean and fresh appearance. He is resolute yet not effeminate, and when paired with his gentle and subtle smile, he could certainly compete for the title of "rare good man." However, to label him as a "medium" would be too "ordinary."

Li Jingming's head rolled on the ground, finally stopping at her feet. The severed head desperately looked up at her, rolling its eyes, with a gaping mouth that seemed like an endless abyss. It was laughing, still laughing incessantly, slowly moving towards her with a chuckle!

"Are you coming in or not?" A woman's voice came from behind. Recently, Xia Xia had been in a constant state of fright, so the sudden voice startled her, causing her to turn around abruptly

I apologize. Xia Xia expressed her regret. She knew that her doll-like face often led to misunderstandings about her age. The woman in front of her probably thought she was a college student with a head full of romantic fantasies, peeking at handsome men.

I am sorry, that is not what I meant

In a newly established villa area, the scenery is beautiful and the environment is fresh. However, there are not many residents who have moved in yet, and it is quite empty. Their office can be considered one of the first occupants.

She stood up wanting to leave, but the woman blocked her, "Are you leaving just after arriving? Since we have met, why not sit for a while longer? Don't you like the boss?"

As for Ruan Zhan, he noticed her departure. He found it strange how direct and critical she was when looking at him, and he was also puzzled by her consistent lack of initiative to strike up a conversation with him. Regarding her condition, he was not mistaken—her yang energy was very weak, and dangerously, it was shrouded in a layer of dark energy. However, she must possess some kind of blessing that protects her from harm, allowing her yang energy to remain weak yet undiminished. As long as she does not continue to approach things that could harm her, there should be no problem.

At this moment, only Xia Xia remained in the villa, and it was so quiet that even the sound of footsteps on the thick pure wool carpet could be heard

Xiaoxia casually echoed the woman's words, yet her eyes were unabashedly observing the man at the bar

Xiaoxia, frightened, threw away the box and jumped to the door. But the door was gone, and she could only lean tightly against the wall

The bar is located on the ground floor of a building, spanning two levels, although only the first floor is utilized for the establishment. The interior is not particularly large, yet it is simple and stylish, with a somewhat peculiar arrangement of furnishings. During peak hours, it cannot be said to be overcrowded, but it is certainly bustling with patrons, the majority of whom are women of various age groups. The bar counter is nearly full, and a tall, lean, and sturdy man is busily attending to his tasks with his back to the door.

The law firm has moved to a new office location

Isn't it? Otherwise, why did you stare at others as soon as you came in? There's no need to be shy; most of the people here are regulars, all working in nearby office buildings, and they come here because they like the owner.

This isn't a hidden duck shop, is it? Xia was thinking dirty thoughts in her mind, hesitating whether to go in

In her mind, those who possess the ability to communicate with spirits are all pale-faced, appearing to possess a certain philosophical wisdom, and exhibiting a slight touch of neurosis, at least enough to evoke a sense of reverence. Although this may be somewhat stereotypical, she believes it to be a characteristic of mediums—if they were not exceptionally sensitive, how could they navigate between different realms?

The boss here has an irresistible charm towards women, but you don't need to be staring with your eyes about to pop out, do you?" the woman teased Xiaoxia

He has become accustomed to being stared at by women. However, the gaze of this new guest is filled with curiosity and a hint of distrust, which is quite unusual. Her demeanor upon entering surprised him a little, but he hopes he is mistaken.

However, regardless of any trivial matters, this was his first principle in life, so he immediately cleared his mind and turned back to continue mixing drinks

Is he really that good? Xia Xia was very skeptical. Although she usually seemed muddled, she had a keen eye for people and could often make accurate judgments in an instant, perhaps due to her strong intuition. In her view, this Ruan Zhan was fundamentally not the person he appeared to be now; why couldn't those women see through him? Moreover, she did not understand why this unfamiliar woman, who seemed so shrewd, was so talkative. Perhaps it was because she relaxed after a long day, or maybe it was just natural to be chatty with strangers.

In fact, she was somewhat skeptical of Wan Li's words. It was not that she did not believe in legendary matters, but rather that—while she had often heard about spiritual communication, she had never experienced it firsthand.

There is a human head in the box

At that moment, the boss happened to turn around. He saw the visitor, and the unfamiliar face caused him to pause slightly, but he soon smiled and nodded in greeting

Xiaoxia was somewhat reluctant to go, but given her position, she had no choice but to take her belongings and head upstairs. Strangely, this villa was vastly different from its exterior. Contrary to what she had imagined from the pictures, the interior was quite spacious; however, she walked for quite a while, turned several corners, and climbed stairs for a considerable time before finally finding that small, dimly lit room

"It should be, right?" Xia Xia replied ambiguously, following the woman into the bar

It is evident that he truly knows how to conduct business. Xiao Xia said sarcastically while observing Ruan Zhan mingling with the guests

Xiaoxia found the "Night Returner" bar that evening

Very direct

Hearing the disdain and implication in her tone, the woman quickly said: "Are you misunderstanding or feeling jealous? Didn't the friend who introduced you tell you? This is not that kind of place, and we are not here to look for those kinds of people, although it is true that the owner and the staff here are quite handsome"

In front of me is a woman in her thirties, exquisite and elegant, with an expression that seems to clearly convey three words—strong woman

Ruan Zhan felt the gaze of a watchful eye

"The main thing is that he is a good person." The woman smiled and waved at the boss who was looking over, "However, if you want to pursue the boss, you might provoke public outrage, as he is the beloved of this group of female patrons. Regardless of whether they have boyfriends, they all like him. It is no wonder, as he probably belongs to a rare breed in this world—understanding, cultured, polite, very gentlemanly, and so kind to everyone."

This is nothing like what she imagined

This place is quite nice, and the music is good

It is fine. In fact, we cannot rule out the possibility that some people come here to pursue men, but I believe most people come here simply to chat and have a drink. After shouting and fighting all day outside, it is certainly nice to have a pleasant place to relax.

Shasha shasha—shasha shasha—

A woman in an entire house may have some thoughts about the bar and the library, yet her heart is filled with disappointment. It seems that even someone as astute as Wan Li has been deceived, at least exaggerating the truth, leading her to make a fruitless trip. Nevertheless, she still forgives him; after all, men can be somewhat immature.

Fortunately, her colleague Xiao Wang called to inquire about her case, allowing her to escape the woman's nagging and leave the "Night Returner".

Xia Xia suddenly felt a surge of fear towards everything around her. She wanted to leave immediately, but she had to put her things in the new office. With a sense of unease, she opened the door and found that the room was indeed too small, with walls all around and not even a window. The room was filled to the brim with a filing cabinet, a small desk, and a wooden chair, on which sat a square box that looked like a gift

However, she is indeed a bit curious, and whenever she is alone, fragments of the case always flash through her mind, which she cannot shake off, as if they are her inner demons. If Wan Li's words are true, she hopes that someone can help her break free from this shackles

"Is this your first time here? Since you're here, let's go in together," the woman greeted Xia Xia. "Was it a friend who introduced you?"

Throughout the journey, she kept speculating about what kind of man this Ruan Zhan was. Previously, Wan Li had said nothing to her, leaving an air of mystery, so when she arrived at the bar entrance, she did not dare to enter directly, peering inside like a little thief.

She carelessly put things in order, unable to resist the urge to take a look at the gift, and thus opened the box

Xiaoxia cannot see his face, but she can feel that he is the source of light in this bar, and the women without male companions by the bar are all sunflowers. In addition, there are two young male waiters attending to the guests in the bar. Xiaoxia can see them. No doubt, they are handsome.