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A Fragile Alliance

If Manager Shi indeed had” trouble caused by romantic entanglements and only harmed himself, Gu Qin wouldn't intervene. However, she noticed that the” trouble caused by romantic entanglements not only affected him but also his wife, so she wanted to help. Of course, if he didn't believe her, she couldn't force it.

Father Lu was stunned. "You mean Manager Shi? Alright, I'll ask him later. If he wants to contact you, I'll give you my number."

Gu Qin didn't waste time and left with Cheng Yinxiang. The incident on the bus made Cheng Yinxiang nervous, and she didn't mind spending money to take a taxi home.

Father Lu found Manager Shi and told him about the situation. Manager Shi was surprised and recalled the calmness of the young girl, unsure whether to believe it. Father Lu said, "Old Shi, you probably don't know Master Gu. She really has abilities. If you have any problems, remember to find her. She said you have” trouble caused by romantic entanglements , and you definitely do."

Later, Father Lu added, "If you need to contact Master Gu, just call me. I'll give you her number."

The next day, the Administration for Industry and Commerce called Cheng Yinxiang early in the morning to pick up her business license. Unexpectedly, it was processed so quickly. So, Cheng Yinxiang went out early. Gu Qin called Qin Xiansheng, "Brother Qin, are you busy today?"

Qin Xiansheng replied warmly, "Not busy. What do you need, Gu Qin?"

Gu Qin smiled. "Can you pick me up? I want to buy a car."

Qin Xiansheng didn't ask further and drove over. When Gu Qin saw his black car parked on the roadside, she knocked on the window, and Qin Xiansheng opened the passenger door for her.

Qin Xiansheng asked, "Why buy a car now?"

Gu Qin relaxed and leaned back in the seat. "My mom will be busy at the mall every day. Taking the bus isn't ideal. So, I decided to buy a car first. Then, Mom won't have any objections, and I can pressure her to learn how to drive."

Qin Xiansheng agreed. "Buying a car makes sense. What kind of car and price range? I could gift you one."

"No, Brother Qin, I can't accept your gift. I don't know much about cars. Can you help me pick one? The price range is between 150,000 and 200,000."

Qin Xiansheng recommended a few brands within that price range. Gu Qin checked her phone and picked a silver-gray model. "This one."

Qin Xiansheng looked at the model. "This car should be available at the Daishan dealership. We can go pick it up now, and they can deliver it to the neighborhood."

Gu Qin nodded. She didn't know how to drive but thought about learning. Qin Xiansheng seemed to read her mind. "Do you want to learn to drive? I can teach you. Once you learn, you can get your license without going through the hassle of a driving school. It saves time and is more efficient."

Gu Qin agreed. "Okay, Brother Qin. Pick me up far from the school. I'll find you. That way, classmates won't gossip."

Qin Xiansheng naturally agreed. "Understood. I'll wait for you in a nearby parking lot at 5:30 PM."

Gu Qin stared at him, seeing her reflection in his eyes, feeling her heart race. It was only two o'clock in the afternoon, and no one was home. To ease her unusual impulse, she coughed lightly. "Brother Qin, we're now lovers. I don't know much about your family. Do you have any siblings?"

She had glimpsed some details from his face, like his parents passing away. Asking this was to understand more about him, such as how he dealt with the yin sha energy after subduing the Liuguang.

Qin Xiansheng held her hand tightly, leaned back on the sofa, and pulled her into his lap. He gently recounted his past. "I grew up poor and was the youngest of nine. After I was born, things didn't go well for the family. A fortune-teller said I didn't get along with them. Later, when the family was struggling, they sold me to my master. He was a master of feng shui and taught me various things. I was five when I was sold to him. He taught me until I was eight..."

Gu Qin felt a chill. She guessed what happened next might be related to the yin sha energy inside him. His voice remained calm, but Gu Qin felt cold. "When I was eight, he brought a white tiger cub. I took care of it. Six months later, he made me kill the cub. I refused, but he controlled me with magic and made me kill it... The memories are cold, but I can't forget..."

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Gu Qin touched his chest where the yin sha energy was sealed. "Brother Qin, stop. Don't worry, I'll find a way to help you."

"Alright," Qin Xiansheng smiled. "I trust you."

That evening, Qin Xiansheng stayed for dinner. Mother Cheng returned at five with a smile. At dinner, Gu Qin told Mother Cheng about buying the car. Mother Cheng exclaimed, "What are you doing, buying a car when I don't need one..."

Gu Qin smiled. "Mom, you can use it too. I plan to learn how to drive."

"Really bought one?" Brother Gu was excited. "Where is it? What brand?"

Brother Gu wanted to see it but was reminded by Gu Qin that he couldn't drive yet. "Brother Gu, don't rush. Eat first. Besides, you have to pass the driving test."

Brother Gu agreed and planned to register for the test the next day. "By the way, Gu Qin, you're not eighteen yet. Can you get a license?"

Gu Qin was surprised. "Oh, I forgot. No problem. Learn to drive first. We can get the license later."

Mother Cheng frowned. "Don't cause trouble. Let Brother Qin be your driver."

Qin Xiansheng smiled warmly.

After dinner, Brother Gu went downstairs to see the car. Seeing its brand and configuration, he was stunned. Qin Xiansheng left, and Brother Gu joined Gu Qin upstairs. "Gu Qin, did you buy the car or did he?"

"It's mine. I used the money I earned from feng shui consultations. I know you're worried, but I won't accept such expensive gifts from him."

Brother Gu sighed in relief. "Good. Be careful, Gu Qin. You're still young. Don't be deceived."

"Don't talk nonsense," Gu Qin scolded. "Are you going to register for the driving test? Do you have time? You already exercise for three or four hours daily. It's June, and you have the college entrance exam. Why not wait until after the exam?"

"Right," Brother Gu agreed. "I'll wait until after the exam. But I'll register now."

"How much does registration cost? I'll pay for it."

Brother Gu hesitated. "I feel useless. Now, you and Mom have to support me."

"Don't say that," Gu Qin smiled. "I earn money from feng shui. Focus on the exam. Once you graduate, work hard. You'll support us."

Brother Gu knew he had no choice but to focus on his studies and training. "Alright, I'll do my best."

She also reported Cheng Yinxiang's name.

Cheng Yinxiang indeed had no money left; she only had a few thousand yuan on her, which might not even be enough for the registration fee. Originally, Lu Qingrong had left her a card, and she was considering whether to withdraw some money for an emergency, but after hearing that Qu Quan had already asked Gu Jia to pay the money, she put the card back. Even though the two of them were now married, she still felt a bit embarrassed using his money.

Early in the morning, Gu Qin ate breakfast and went straight to Mount Dai. After finishing there, she went to school at the designated time.

During class break, Lin Xinxin came over holding her phone and showed Gu Qin a post. "Qu Quan, look, something happened in our Mount Dai city. It seems like it involved a student from No. 3 High School. This thing is really strange."

Gu Qin glanced at the screen. The post title read 'A male student from No. 3 High School drowns while playing with classmates near a reservoir: What is the real story?' The post was filled with heated discussions about the incident that occurred the previous Friday afternoon when school ended. There were no eyewitnesses, so no one knew exactly what had happened.

Gu Qin thought for a moment, took the phone, and read through it from start to finish. The post stated that several students from No. 3 High School planned to go to a countryside resort for a couple of days after school on Friday. They left right after school at three o'clock and drove to the countryside resort. Nearby was a reservoir, and since many city students rarely saw such a place, they became curious and wanted to catch fish. The owner of the resort tried to stop them, warning them that there was a water ghost in the reservoir. The students ignored him, saying they were only going to fish and wouldn't go into the water.

The owner continued to discourage them, but the students said they would not go, only to secretly go behind his back. Eventually, something happened, but no one knew exactly how. All they knew was that several students said the boy disobeyed orders and went down to catch fish.

The police investigated, and several students insisted that the boy himself went down to catch fish and suddenly sank. They thought he was joking and didn't pay attention until two minutes later when they realized something was wrong and rushed to find help from villagers.

The villagers arrived too late. They immediately began searching and found the body within two hours, as it was already dark. The boy was found drowned, his body bloated and pale. Villagers gathered and discussed how there were water ghosts in the lake, and these students should have listened. The resort owner scolded the students and finally called the police. When the police arrived, all the students insisted that the boy had gone down to catch fish by himself...

It seemed the matter was resolved, given that the villagers testified that there were water ghosts in the lake, and every year several people drowned, often with marks around their ankles indicating they had been dragged underwater by a water ghost. The boy’s ankles were indeed bruised, which scared the other students.

After reading the post, Gu Qin found no credible witnesses. Everyone was speculating, and most believed the boy drowned because of a water ghost or water otter. Some did not believe in such things, but no one knew the truth.

Gu Qin snorted coldly, returned the phone to Lin Xinxin, and Lin Xinxin looked worried. "Qu Quan, do you think there really are water ghosts in that reservoir?"

"Yes," Gu Qin nodded. "According to the post, it could be water ghosts or water otters. Water ghosts are actually vengeful spirits of those who died in the water and cannot leave. They can indeed drag people under, but not everyone. I haven’t seen the reservoir myself, so I can't say for sure if it's a ghost or a water otter. Water otters are aquatic animals, and they will pull people under if they encounter them."

Lin Xinxin shuddered and hugged herself. "Qu Quan, are there really ghosts in this world?"

"Of course there are," Gu Qin replied absentmindedly, thinking about something else. "Actually, calling them ghosts isn't quite right. These things aren't visible to everyone; you need the right energy fields or low luck to see them. In any case, you don't have to worry; you definitely won't see them."

Lin Xinxin was so engrossed in the conversation that she didn't leave. With no one sitting next to Gu Qin, she sat down and continued talking. "Qu Quan, do you think the male student in the post really drowned because of a water ghost or water otter? I feel like it's not quite believable. Poor guy, he just wanted to have fun on a Sunday and ended up losing his life."

"Who says he lost his life by accident? Maybe someone pushed him," Gu Qin replied and then stopped talking.

In the end, the boy's death was indeed due to human actions, albeit an accident. This incident was also related to Manager Liu's son. On Saturday morning, when she visited Manager Liu, she noticed that the atmosphere in his home was off. There was a heavy presence of yin energy, and she heard dripping sounds coming from inside the room. When Manager Liu's son emerged from the room, she couldn't help but gasp. She realized there was a ghost following Manager Liu's son. Despite his ordinary appearance and lack of apparent wrongdoing, there was a ghost following him. Out of curiosity, she used her third eye to investigate and was infuriated by what she discovered. However, since the incident wasn't directly related to Manager Liu's son, she decided to help them at the time.

Unexpectedly, Manager Liu's family hadn't sought her out yet, and she felt sorry for the deceased boy's parents who still didn't know the truth.

Manager Liu's family had been struggling recently. Ever since that girl left, they noticed unusual occurrences, such as hearing dripping sounds at night, despite the water taps being shut off. His son woke up from nightmares shouting, "It wasn't me, it wasn't me! You can't come after me, ah, ghost..."