Chapter 9 (2/2)
”I and him, we were born in the countryside. From young, he used to always protect me. When someone bullied me in the school, it would be him who would stick out for me. My family was poor, I had to use a pencil till it couldn't be used anymore before I could ask my family. Even then, sometimes, I would be subjected to their scoldings.”
”He would always copy my homework, then in exchange, he would give me a pencil or a notebook or eraser. I knew he was doing this to help me because he knew that I had a strong pride; I would never take something given to me for free.” The female ghost sat in the dissecting bed facing me. She spoke softly while swinging her legs.
”Slowly, we both grew up. His academics weren't as good as mine, so he dropped out early to look for a job. And me, I pa.s.sed the entrance to an university in this city.”
”My family disapproved of me studying, girls would get married off in the end. To them, this was a bad transaction. Even if I studied better, the profits would all end up in the husband's house.”
”He knew my situation, so he gave all his earnings to me for the tuition fees, only then was I able to go the university.” Yang Cuihua looked at the ceiling and slowly spoke.
Her eyes, right now, were clear. I thought to myself that her eyes at those bygone years should be as clear as this, right?
”We involuntarily became together. He said he would get me through university, then save enough for betrothal gifts to marry me. I was convinced he was telling the truth and I agreed.”
”Actually, I only felt grateful to him and didn't have any feelings. But at that time, I needed money, needed him who was willing to provide it to me.”
”Am I not shameless?” The female ghost spoke till here and then suddenly asked me.
”From your standpoint, you had no other choice. From his standpoint, you were using his feelings.” I shrugged my shoulders and replied to the female ghost.
”Later, I entered the university. A girl from a village. Do you know that if you don't wear good, eat good, you would be discriminated against and receive unfair treatment? My parents gave me nothing, but unfortunately, they gave me a good face.” The female ghost mocked herself.
”This is your fortune, and also your misfortune.” I spoke. A girl from poor family growing up beautiful wasn't always a good thing.
”Right, it is my fortune and also my misfortune. When those guys saw my beauty, they would pursue me relentlessly, or maybe it is temptation?” The female ghost pursed her lips.
”As a result, you were not able to resist those temptations.” I added to the female ghost's words.
”Yes, I couldn't resist. Perhaps I had never thought of resisting. You know the feeling of a sparrow suddenly leaping to be a phoenix? I have never had anyone pampering me, following me.” The female ghost didn't deny, after all she was already a ghost, why would she not accept it?
”You neglected to mention him. All along, that man had pampered you and followed you.” I looked at the female ghost and said.
”Yes, there was him all along. I actually forgot about him.” The female ghost lips parted in a mocking smile.
”Then I started to sink down. According to him, I had depraved. I would follow those guys to rooms. They gave me money, bought beautiful clothes and even bought me a car. Even those cla.s.smates who looked down on me before started to flatter me.” The female ghost leaned her head and looked at the incandescent light above her while recalling her memories. Recalling her life that stood out from the rest, but also led her to depravity.
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