Chapter 8, Ghost Money

About half an hour later, the noise from next door subsided. I thought it should be quiet now, but just as I had barely fallen asleep, the commotion started again next door, even louder than before

"Open your eyes and see clearly, this trick is too low-level and foolish." The lead waiter mocked me with a face full of disdain.

In fact, the landlord is quite masculine, wealthy, and belongs to the category of successful older men. Such individuals are quite appealing to women. I do not understand why Taohong does not even glance at him.

I opened the door, and the landlord rubbed his hands together, walking in with a sly smile while biting on a cigar

This set of arguments is as ridiculous as cauliflower. Thinking of cauliflower, an idea struck me: since this old fool is so greedy, why not give him the peach blossom? This way, I can free myself, and in the end, I can still drain this scoundrel dry

Unable to comprehend it despite much thought, I decided not to worry about it any longer and covered myself with the blanket to sleep soundly.

Up to now, I am still completely baffled by everything that has happened. Ever since the black spots appeared on my fingers, I have become incredibly strong, able to stamp anyone I choose. This is quite eerie.

After getting off the vehicle, I rushed into the inn, booked a single room, and settled in

I saw Tao Hong sitting on the bed, winked at her to suggest that it was fine, just take a look and leave. Yet, deep down, I wished she could quickly get together with the landlord to spare me from trouble

Hey, Xiao Qin! The landlord suddenly got angry and grabbed a bottle of small explosives from the table, pouring it into his mouth

"Is it really necessary to dawdle over such trivial matters? Just apprehend them; after all, counterfeiting currency is a serious offense." A cold, emotionless voice echoed from outside the door

Upon careful consideration, ever since I fell ill, aside from the female ghost Tao Hong, Guo Dapao mentioned that she was completely charred when she died. Isn't that the same color as my left hand?

He spoke while pointing at the poster on the wall

Ah! With a cry of despair, the blonde was directly slapped away by me, rolling several times in the air before crashing against the wall where the television is mounted. He wailed while covering his face, and upon closer inspection, his face was swollen significantly, with a clear black handprint left on it.

Upon hearing what I said, the landlord already understood what was going on, and his voice began to tremble slightly. "Xiao Qin, I can see that your complexion is not right; you might have encountered something unclean."

In my hometown, there is a saying that one can only encounter ghosts when they die. I have already gotten along with ghosts; doesn't that mean I'm doomed to die

The strong liquor went down my throat, and I finally became somewhat sober. Due to tension and fear, my throat emitted a strange gurgling sound. Landlord, you, you really didn't see that woman.

It's done. This woman can't be clinging to me endlessly, can she? Just the thought of the plan falling through gives me a headache

I got up, opened the door, and walked next door. Damn it, if I don't tidy up these two girls today, I fear I won't be able to sleep.

As soon as I heard it, my face turned pale, my whole body trembled violently, my mind felt like it had exploded, and I collapsed to the ground, experiencing a whirlwind of dizziness

Seeing me drenched in sweat, the driver cautiously glanced back and said, "Brother, is someone trying to kill you? You seem to be in quite a hurry."

"What are you doing, big brother?" he asked me in a low voice

It's done, everyone knows this woman is not human, how the hell did I not think of this, damn it

I laughed and said, this is not very good

A sudden, urgent knocking sound jolted me awake

The landlord glanced around the room, turned around, squinted at me with a cold smile, and said, "Xiao Qin, you little rascal, you are becoming increasingly unruly. I thought you were hiding some stunning beauty in your room, but it turns out it's just this."

The landlord said, "I see you are not worth anything, what nonsense are you talking about? In this room, besides you and me, where would any women come from?"

I couldn't be bothered with him, so I pushed open the door and barged into the room. Before I had even stepped inside, a woman, wearing a nightgown and holding high heels, was preparing to climb out the window and escape

"It just ruined my mood." That woman was fanning the flames on the side

His expression darkened, and he became displeased. "Xiao Qin, what you are doing is rather uninteresting. I am just taking a glance; it won't cost you two pieces of meat, will it?"

Thinking of this, I said, "Alright, then come in."

The entire black area is cold and unfeeling; whether pinched or burned with a cigarette butt, there is no sensation at all. Fortunately, it can still move and responds to my commands

I saw that he was angry, so I quickly smiled and tried to smooth things over, saying, "Landlord, please don't be angry. She just has a bad temper and is really not worth it. I'll cut ties with her later."

From the look of panic on his face, I knew that this rascal took me for an undercover cop

Upon seeing it, the red old man’s head, the paper quality and the texture felt quite good, yet I was somewhat bewildered. "Comrade police, this is not the price. Moreover, wasn’t everything fine when I was checking out last night? How could it be counterfeit money now?"

"Kid, be honest with me. If you don't calm down, I swear I will beat you to death." I threw down this harsh remark, causing that yellow-haired boy to nod in fear

In the past, I used to think it was unrealistic when people fainted from being scared by ghosts in movies. Now I realize that it is indeed true. My heart was twitching and hurting intensely. Damn, I almost scared myself to death

Peach pink smiled faintly, threw me a flying kiss, and got up to walk out in her high heels, the sound echoing as if the landlord were merely air.

Upon closer inspection, to my astonishment, the People's Bank of China has become a major bank of the underworld, and now I find myself at a loss for words, no matter how many mouths I had to express my confusion

The door lock moved, and several waiters rushed in with the police, shouting, "You have some nerve to dare to use counterfeit money for accommodation, Officer, it is this person."

"You, you are not a police officer, are you?" Huang Mao sneered, his eyes filled with fierce light, as he rushed over and pushed me. "What the hell, if you’re not a police officer, what are you pretending to be at this hour? Are you looking for trouble?"

The police officer raised two large red bills in his hand and handed them to me, saying, "Hmph, you can take a look for yourself."

Then I frowned at the peach-colored figure sitting by the bed and said, "What are you still dawdling for? This is my landlord, Mr. D. He is quite wealthy, so why don't you greet him?"

I suddenly burst into painful tears, damn it, he really is a ghost, ah!

"In the middle of the night, take it easy. With all this commotion, how can anyone get any sleep?" I said, tilting my head, lighting a cigarette, and blowing a ring of smoke at them.

Damn it, is it true that only the police can deal with you? I usually have quite a few friends in the dog meat business, like Guo Dapao, who is scum among the police, and I also know some people in society. Yet this little yellow-haired punk dares to challenge me.

I was instantly furious; nothing angers me more than someone slapping my face. I raised my left hand and gave that blonde a slap.

As the 63-degree Erguotou entered my throat, it made me choke and brought tears to my eyes. The landlord was hurriedly pouring more liquor for me, "Xiao Qin, are you alright?"

After speaking, the landlord hurriedly left. I frantically got up and repeatedly dialed Caohua's number on my phone. That damned Caohua seemed to have evaporated from the world, as the call could never be connected.

"Counterfeit money, hey, what does that mean..." I quickly put on my clothes, just about to explain, when I suddenly remembered that this money was given to me by Taohong

There is something a bit suspicious about this situation; I think it is better to endure it for now to avoid getting into any major trouble.

I said, how could that be possible

I can no longer rely on the cauliflower, and I dare not stay in this room any longer. What if Taohong makes a surprise attack again? I might end up dead here

I stared at my left hand in a daze. Logically speaking, I should have been feeling quite weak during this period. That slap just now, along with the book, hardly used any force; I merely intended to intimidate that brat. I never expected to actually send him flying. It is truly unbelievable.

"Guo Dapao, even if I have two counterfeit bills, I am not responsible for counterfeiting. Damn it, this is a crime punishable by firearms, so don't make baseless accusations." I heard that familiar voice and shouted.

"Didn’t you see the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door? Why are you knocking so early in the morning?" I shouted towards the outside of the door.

I took a stack of cash from the safe, went outside, and hailed a taxi, instructing the driver to take me to Qitian, a well-known national chain with many guests. With so many people there, the energy is vibrant, and I refuse to believe that Taohong would dare to find me there

I said, it's nothing, I am just someone who tends to sweat easily, and you can tell from my complexion.

"How did it become so powerful?" I scrutinized the pitch-black surroundings, the darkness spreading ever more rapidly, already reaching my wrists

The driver glanced and smacked his lips, saying, "It's best for the young man to take it easy, even in this situation."

Upon reaching the door, I kicked it forcefully. The door opened, and a yellow-haired man in shorts emerged, watching me warily

The landlord's expression was quite unpleasant, and his eyes were glaring at me fiercely, as if he were looking at a lunatic

Bang! Before I could finish my sentence, this bastard landed a punch on my face, causing it to bleed.

Wait! Stop and turn around, I shouted at her

The landlord took two desperate puffs of his cigar, trembling as he stuffed the remaining half into my mouth. He patted my shoulder and said, "Xiao Qin, I have to go back and make some brown sugar water for my wife. You, you should rest early."