Margarets Geheimnis - Kapitel 6
Reply [18]: "Hey!" I said angrily, rubbing my sore arms, "This is the first and last time I've ever given someone a massage! You broke your promise!"
"You're not losing out at all. This is also my first time being massaged by someone else. It feels so good! I used to be the only one massaging Emperor Wu. I never knew being massaged by someone else felt so comfortable!"
……5555……“Then what about what you promised me?” “Don’t worry! You’ve already met my request, I won’t follow you anymore!”
I hope she's telling the truth and not lying...
On Sunday morning, with a heavy heart, I dialed Marley's number...
From 9:30 to 11:00, Marley and I sat by the window at the Ocean Bar talking about Ye Lian.
...
"I've told you everything I can. It's getting late, I should go!" Marley stood up. "You won't give up on pursuing Xiaolian because of this, will you?"
"What do you mean? What kind of person do you take me for? Everyone has embarrassing past experiences... I don't mind. I only care about the other person's present and future. People can't live on the nourishment of memories, and they certainly can't let the cruel past break the wings of their courage to live..."
"I'm relieved to hear you say that. If she accepts you, I hope you cherish her. Love is just a fleeting spark; though dazzling, it's not enough to illuminate your path to happiness. Only sincerity can withstand the storms and temptations along the way..." These words were so different from her usual unrestrained self. Perhaps past hurts had left her feeling helpless about life, gradually turning her bad, until she became corrupt and decadent. Perhaps, deep down, her heart, yearning for love, never stopped beating, because she still cared for those around her... Haha! I never thought I could come up with such beautiful philosophical statements! Truly worthy of being the male protagonist of this novel, impressive! (Aside: Come on! Narcissist! The heifer has an ectopic pregnancy—this is a big deal!)
In a secluded corner, Mali nervously removed her sunglasses: "Master... I... I've told him everything I know, please let me go..."
"Don't try to associate me with that disgusting profession of 'spirit master.' I've already said I'm a righteous female ghost! Don't worry, how could I break my promise?"
"Thank you, Master, oh no, thank you, Miss Ghost!" Marley pulled out her asthma medication from her bag and started breathing heavily...
“We’re doing a good deed. Actually, deep down you’ve always hoped your friend could find a good husband, haven’t you…” Xiao Yuan turned and floated away, then muttered to herself, “Why did I help that idiot like this? Just because he lifted my seal? Why do I feel a little unhappy after helping him?”…
Dark clouds filled the sky, casting a gray, gloomy atmosphere over the entire city, as if something ominous was about to happen...
---janeadam
Reply [19]: Chapter Ten: Even Female Ghosts Yearn for Love!
So that's how it is! No wonder she practiced so diligently... I kept thinking about what Marley said on the way here. How could that guy do that? Giving up such a lovely woman for that matter. Is so-called face really that important to some men? More important than what they truly want?
Before I knew it, I had walked into a fruit shop. The owner's shouts interrupted my thoughts. I suddenly thought of Xiaoyuan. She had cooked for me so many times... I should repay her in kind. So I bought her favorite apples, the most expensive kind! ...555... All my money that once belonged to me has now gone into the owner's smiling face.
When I got home and opened the door, I didn't hear Xiaoyuan's usual welcoming voice. Suddenly, I felt a strange emptiness. How strange!
Is he not home? I changed into my slippers, but then I heard intermittent moans coming from the room…
This is... Oh no, I seem to have forgotten to take the "classic private collection" that I snatched from my friend a couple of days ago out of the player!
She's not looking at... (Aside: Can I borrow it too...? Answer: No way! It's your fault for always dampening my spirits when I'm at my best!)
I rushed into the room!
"Auntie? You're back? I didn't hear anything... Oh, right, what's that in there? There's a man's and a woman's voice. The woman sounds like she's crying, and the man is yelling like he's driving a donkey. It sounds awful! Is he whipping the woman?" Xiaoyuan asked.
I breathed a sigh of relief. She had simply turned on the stereo, but she didn't know how to switch the TV to AV format, so what I saw on the screen was still the program broadcast by the TV station. What a close call...
"Ah...no...nothing? Let's watch TV instead. What's a good show today?" I deliberately changed the subject.
"Good feelings ghost..."
"Oh? What kind of program could possibly move our female ghost?"
Xiao Yuan suddenly moved very close to me, so close I could see the blackheads on her nose. Even so, looking at her so closely, she still looked so beautiful, her features perfectly proportioned, truly exquisite! Oh... (singing) Because she's handsome... beauty doesn't need to be lamented...
She suddenly slammed me to the ground, making a loud thud! I hope I didn't disturb the people downstairs. (Aside: You seem to live in a single-story house, right? Answer: ...555...Give me some face, nobody's rich when they're young. Not everyone can be born with Jordan's shooting accuracy! But one day I'll be able to afford an apartment, hmph...Poor teenager! And terminal cancer at that!)
W-what? Could it be that her moans just now unleashed the pent-up desires she'd suppressed for two thousand years? No way! If that's the case, even ten testicles wouldn't be enough... the sperm bank would be empty!!
She let her soft, long hair fall over me, mingling with my chest hair! (Narrator: Come on! You clearly have a blue dragon on your chest! Answer: Auntie? What happened to the series of insults you used to tease me about my little cow? Narrator: 5555... They all got mad cow disease and were killed...)
Her body was ice-cold—the extreme of Yin! My body was burning hot—the extreme of Yang!
Oh... does she want to... practice Yin-Yang dual cultivation with me? ...I'm so shy!
...Hehe...Why isn't she hurrying up? I'm so anxious...No, I can't let her see how anxious I am. I'm a virgin, I have to keep my composure!!
She's coming closer! ...She's coming closer!! Her alluring, purplish lips are slowly moving towards me... How delicious this is!!
Her fragrant lips stopped abruptly a fraction of a second away from me. What happened? Was it because I hadn't chewed Wrigley's Spearmint gum beforehand?
She sighed softly, "...I love you...I'm willing to break the wings on my back for you..."
Huh? What does that mean? I don't understand, it's even more profound than the Daqing Oilfield! She's a female ghost, not an angel!
---janeadam
Reply [20]: "Touched, right... I cried when I read this..."
So she was imitating lines from TV!
"Haha! You can cry too? Like a ghost crying??" I laughed at her gleefully.
"Ahhhhhh!" Oh my god! So rude, she gets angry just because she can't win an argument... 5555...
"Haha! You can scream too? Howl like a wolf??" she retorted angrily.
Later, she forgave me! Actually, I did nothing wrong! Luckily, I bought apples to appease her, otherwise I would have been tormented by her... I guess I had the foresight.
...
The clock struck twelve, and just as I was about to fall asleep, her words jolted me awake from my half-awake state.
"Hey! Are you asleep?" she asked from inside the dark vase.
I remained silent in the warm blankets, so she would think I was truly asleep. To ghosts, the concepts of day and night are completely reversed.
"Hey! I know you're not asleep! Answer me now! Or else..."
"Yes... I'm here!" I quickly replied.
"My mind is filled with the scenes I saw on TV during the day. I was so moved. That woman who could fly..." "She was an angel!" I corrected her.
"That angel actually broke off her own beautiful white wings for the one she loved... How I envy such beautiful love..."
"Damn it! It's all a lie, fake, you know? It's just to get ratings from sentimental people like you!"
"Then... if I meet a man who makes my heart flutter, I'm willing to sacrifice everything for him..."
I didn't say anything. This female ghost is quite infatuated. She's so beautiful and a great cook. If she were human... Oh, what am I thinking? If she were human, I wouldn't stand a chance! I could just walk down the street, find a random beggar, wash him clean, and he might even be more handsome than me... 5555...
"Do you think... I'll meet him...?"
I had no answer, so I pretended to be asleep. "Hoo...shh..."
This time, she didn't try to force me to wake up...
---janeadam
Reply [21]: Chapter Eleven: A Terrifying New Ghost Has Been Born!
I woke up before dawn. Having received so much kindness from Xiaoyuan in preparing breakfast for me these past few days, I wanted to make some for her too. I'm a grateful person, after all! Hehe... I'm a little embarrassed to say that, even though it's true.
Don't let my clumsy appearance fool you; I'm actually quite good at making breakfast. My unique Lin's Nutritional Breakfast is incredibly complex. It requires cooking in an iron pot that's been rusted for forty-nine days, resulting in food richer in iron and other minerals! (Aside: Lazybones! Doesn't like washing pots!)
It also needs to be accompanied by scallions that have absorbed the essence of the sun and moon for 274 days! (Aside: It is said that scallions that are about to wither are the cheapest at the market, I can't believe anyone would actually buy them?)
Add to that the daily necessities like firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea—there's bound to be something to her liking! (Aside: My goodness! Are you mixing a witch's magic potion?)
Alright! Everything is ready. I tied on my apron, struck a pose, and nervously watched the clock, silently counting down: "Ten, nine, eight... three, two, one, zero... FIRE! Ignite!"
Auntie? I'm frantically turning the gas switch, but it just won't light! ...
Ugh... Everything's ready, except for the gas... 5555... How come the gas tank is empty just when I'm about to show off my skills? What bad luck! Damn it!
It seems she won't be getting to taste my imperial chef's cooking today, what a pity! (Aside: Isn't not tasting it a kind of luck in itself?!)
I turned on the TV out of boredom and watched the morning news.
"Wow, that's rare! So early!"
"Ah, you scared me!!" I jumped up. "Why did you run up behind me without saying a word? You're a ghost, you scared me to death!"
"Oh... really? I'll be more careful next time."
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Strange? Why was she so gentle this morning? She's like a completely different person.
I'm the type of person who takes advantage of others, going from inch to mile, from inch to mile, from mile to mile, (Aside: When will this end? You really are taking advantage of others! Answer: Just one more thing, almost done!) and from mile to mile. So, I poured out all the pent-up frustrations I'd been holding in while the other person was being easygoing! It felt so good!
"Hmm... I'd appreciate it if you could swing your legs more when you walk in the future, and make the movements bigger, so it doesn't always look like you're wearing roller skates. Even though we're pretty close, I still get startled sometimes... Also, don't hide away unnecessarily, except when you're showering!... And, no more making faces at me..."
I spoke with such gusto, my spittle flying everywhere, that the morning sun peeked through the window and cast a beautiful rainbow before my mouth…
"Have you said enough?" She struck a pose like a shrew yelling in the street, rhythmically tapping a gleaming kitchen knife in her hand...
Seeing the situation turn against me, I realized I should have proceeded gradually and cautiously! A miscalculation! A huge miscalculation!! The tide of battle immediately turned, and I had no choice but to change my tune and apologize, saying, "...Oh...that was just a small expectation I had of you. Whether you do it or not is entirely up to you, hehe..."
"Expectations?" She frowned. "So you're venting your dissatisfaction with me?"
"Ah~ no, no..." I had completely lost my footing and was utterly defeated, with no choice but to surrender: "No... you're great now, these days unique beauties like you are all the rage, really..."
Her complexion brightened, and I saw a glimmer of hope for her recovery. Good! Keep it up! If you're going to flatter someone, go all out!
The words in quotation marks here are my own unique flattery techniques. Because they are not yet patented and I am afraid they will be stolen, I have deliberately omitted them!
As she listened, her expression went from cloudy to sunny until the sky was completely clear! It seems that humans and ghosts are all the same; they all love to hear nice things...
"Really? I'm the type of unique beauty?"
"Of course! And you have to add 'SUPER' in front of it!"
---janeadam
Reply [22]: "What do you mean?"
"Anyway, it's all nice talk!"
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"Well... speaking of personality, I just remembered something..."