Zhi Xian recalled the first time he saw Tong Xiaosong and couldn’t help but smile, “It was the first day of your freshman year.”
Now, Tong Xiaosong is already a sophomore.
Zhi Xian has been silently watching Tong Xiaosong for over a year.
Zhi Xian: “Because of the influence of the old school building, although I was suppressed by Gu Xuan, I could still look outside through the windows of the old school building. However, I couldn’t influence anyone, and no one could see me. At that time, I watched you carrying very few belongings, not dressed well, looking malnourished, walking on the road, feeling that you were out of place compared to others. At first, I didn’t pay much attention, but later, seeing you running around frequently, compared to others, it seemed like a fish swimming upstream. I began to notice you, but because I couldn’t walk freely, except for Gu Xuan’s house and the old school building, I couldn’t go anywhere, so my understanding of you was very limited. After the start of the sophomore year…”
As he spoke, Zhi Xian’s expression turned cold, and his eyes carried a hint of killing intent.
“When they bullied you, I could see it. The remote places were not far from the old school building, but I was powerless. I could only hate it and grit my teeth, but I couldn’t break the suppression. Until one day, Gu Xuan asked me for you. He got a lot from me—money, goods, fame. So when he found out that he couldn’t get you with his own power, he burned your photo and gave it to me, hoping to get you through me.”
Zhi Xian sneered, “I was angry at that time, overturned the copper basin used for worship. How dare he covet you! But this also gave me a chance. Finally, I could be by your side. Although I could only follow you like a shadow, I saw more. Your helplessness, crying, and growth. I watched you reborn time and time again in setbacks and pain, crushed time and time again. You became more and more beautiful, and I became more and more fascinated. I know what you are yearning for—the knife. I believe that one day you will pick it up. You didn’t disappoint me.”
Tong Xiaosong fell silent. Zhi Xian indeed understood him the best.
He imposed constraints on himself, struggled with self-infliction inside, and couldn’t imagine the consequences his sister would face once he picked up the knife. Still, in the end, he did pick up that knife, only to realize that those who bullied him were not much to be feared.
Zhi Xian smiled, then seemed to recall something, and the smile faded, “The reason I could appear by your side is also thanks to the ghost game.”
Tong Xiaosong snapped back to attention, listening intently.
Zhi Xian continued, “The first time you played the Ouija board opened a crack, and I could appear in the form of a shadow. When you played the Four Corners game, that crack became even wider, and I appeared in front of you. I couldn’t resist and kissed you…”
Tong Xiaosong was speechless. Just a kiss?
What about the highly intrusive touches, caresses, and groping? Was all of that omitted?
Zhi Xian added, “After you ran away, I finally did what I had always wanted to do—killed those who bullied you one by one.”
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“I absorbed their life force, giving me more capabilities. Later, as you know, that night I went to find you, pretended to be Gu Xuan threatening you, made you steal the copper basin, broke the suppression, and I became completely free.” Zhi Xian paused for a moment, a hint of a smile appearing on his lips, “But it still wasn’t enough; I was still just a paper substitute. So, I silently waited for the right moment, waiting for Gu Xuan to bring about his own demise. He didn’t disappoint my expectations. Everything went smoothly according to my plan, until that blue fire ignited, the yin and yang alternated, and I finally broke free from everything, openly stepping into the mortal world.”
Zhi Xian, with a hint of excitement, stepped forward to Tong Xiaosong and took his hand, placing it on his chest. “Feel me; now I’m exactly like you living people!”
This statement sent a shiver down Tong Xiaosong’s spine.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, he awkwardly groped around Zhi Xian’s body for a moment, quickly withdrew his hand, blushing, and lowered his head. “Uh, let’s get back to work.”
As the two talked and chatted, Zhi Xian worked quickly and soon left Tong Xiaosong’s side. The soybean field returned to its quiet state.
***
Because Zhi Xian was by his side, Tong Xiaosong didn’t feel any fear.
The two of them kept busy until darkness set in.
As Tong Xiaosong straightened up, he heard a rustling sound coming from the cornfield.
The familiar sound made his nerves tingle, and he looked around but didn’t see Zhi Xian.
He called out loudly, “Zhi Xian? Zhi Xian!”
Still, there was no response, and the silence seemed to suggest that he was alone in the vast darkness.
A cool breeze blew, and suddenly he felt a chill, a creepy sensation climbing up his spine.
Tong Xiaosong stood alone, feeling a sudden sense of helplessness.
Where was Zhi Xian?
Summoning courage, he walked around in the field but still couldn’t find Zhi Xian.
At that moment, the cornfield once again made the rustling sound, as if someone were moving through it.
Tong Xiaosong screamed, “Zhi Xian! Zhi Xian!”
A person emerged from the cornfield, smiling, and said loudly, “I’m here, don’t be scared.”
Tong Xiaosong was stunned. Was it Zhi Xian making the sound in the cornfield?
He stumbled toward Zhi Xian.
Zhi Xian opened his arms and took a couple of steps forward. “Slow down, don’t fall.”
Tong Xiaosong finally threw himself into those warm and strong arms, anxiously asking, “Where did you go? I saw something strange in the soybean field earlier, thought it was making those sounds again, scared me to death.”
Zhi Xian pondered, “I might have seen the thing you mentioned just now and found it a bit strange. So I chased after it, but it seemed to have fled. I was afraid of being too far from you and falling into a trap, so I didn’t pursue it too closely and hurried back.”
Tong Xiaosong, a bit frightened, said, “Let’s go back quickly. My sister should have prepared dinner. I saw that thing once before, and I can’t describe the feeling—it’s creepy.”
Zhi Xian chuckled, “With me here, there’s nothing to fear.”
Tong Xiaosong instantly felt reassured, an unprecedented sense of safety.
He looked at Zhi Xian with admiration, realizing for the first time that words alone could be so powerful.
“Xiaosong! Zhi Xian!”
Tong Xiaosong was startled and then realized, “Seems like my sister’s voice.”
Zhi Xian squinted at the dirt road, “Yeah, it’s Yan-Jie.”
Tong Xiaosong, responding to his sister calling them home for dinner, shouted back, “Okay! We know!”
***
After dinner, Tong Xiaoyan said, “Zhi Xian, you can still sleep in the same room as last time. I’ll tidy it up for you.”
Tong Xiaosong hesitated for a few seconds, then stopped his sister, blushing, “He, he can sleep with me.”
Tong Xiaoyan paused for a moment, then smiled and didn’t say much, just replied, “Sure.”
Zhi Xian’s face showed an even more obvious smile, his eyes shining as he gazed at Tong Xiaosong.
Tong Xiaosong felt his face heating up, not daring to lift his head and meet Zhi Xian’s eyes.
After both of them showered, Tong Xiaosong and Zhi Xian entered the room.
Zhi Xian was not shy. Upon entering the room, it seemed like he was in his own territory. After surveying the room, he picked up an apple from the copper basin and took a bite, savoring it with relish.
Tong Xiaosong thought, ‘Is this your room or mine?’
The apple made Zhi Xian’s cheeks bulge, giving him a handsome and cute appearance at the same time.
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Thanks for the chapters, can’t wait for more🥺
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Awww I loved hearing how they fell in love. Thank you for the chapters!!
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I feel a bit sad when zhi xian said ‘look, I’m like you living people now!’ so enthusiastically. Will he be able to grow older as a paper person? Can’t wait for them to spend more time together
this chapter made me so sad but made me smile so much, hearing how zhi xian fell in love with xiaosong was so adorable and sad, the way he wanted to protect xiaosong but couldnt do anything at first was so heartbreaking, but them he was finally able to protect his baobei <33 🥹 BUT WHEN ZHI XIAN SAID “look, im like you living people now!” THAT BROKE MY HEART but omg seeing xiaosong being shy when he said zhi xian can sleep in his room was so adorable AAA I LOVE TJEM SMM WHEN IS IT MY TURN