C17 (1/2)

Skin Painter Fu Yao 34850K 2022-07-20

Before, I saw a movie called ”Curiosity Killed the Cat”. At that time, I didn't have a deep understanding of this thing called curiosity, nor did I have a deep impression of it.

However, at this moment, I was cursing in my heart. Unconsciously, I cursed: ”You stinking woman, what are you doing!”

Even women would get scolded, but, Xiuqin right now was too seductive. She grinned, almost slanted to the ear, revealing a row of teeth, her eyes revealing a strange light, her facial muscles contorted, it was unknown whether she was laughing or crying.

Forget it. Most importantly, she was hugging a blank portrait to me in the middle of the night. Looking at me with such an expression made my legs go weak and I couldn't move a single step.

”Grandfather!” I instinctively cried out for help, but it was as if something was stuffed in my throat, I wanted to shout but was unable to do so, I could only watch as Xiuqin slowly walked towards me, holding the portrait.

The man also walked with her. His cheeks were red and swollen, and his eyes were narrowed into slits, so calling him a Pig Head wouldn't be excessive at all. The two of them were like ghosts as they silently walked forward.

Although neither of them made a sound, my chest was already pounding before I even reached me. I felt so stifled that even breathing became an extravagant thought.

I looked at the two of them in a daze, unsure of what they were up to.

However, just at this moment, my vision blurred. I felt that the man in the ice coffin had turned into that person. His face was covered with red powder, and his eyes were protruding out like those of a wooden sculpture.

As for Xiuqin, I don't know when she lowered her head again, but her petite body couldn't help but sway left and right, like a small penguin, as she swayed back and forth. Her long hair fell down like a waterfall and covered her face, and even though I couldn't see her eyes, I just felt two strange gazes staring straight at me through her dense long hair, causing my entire body to feel cold.

This was what it meant to scare people when they weren't scary!

I felt as though I had fallen into a nightmare that I couldn't wake up from. I weakly glanced in my grandfather's direction, only to see that my grandfather was still tilting his head with his eyes tightly shut. He simply didn't notice that I had already fallen into a life or death situation.

”Que'er, come here.” That man called me that again. However, right now, I didn't have the heart to care about it. I could only look at them helplessly and fearfully.

At this time, Xiuqin had already arrived in front of me. Her body was releasing an aura I had never smelled before, very strange, but very nice. It made me feel a sense of familiarity.

Thus, I nodded lightly and stood up woodenly. I looked at the two of them before following them out leisurely.

”Ji-er, just follow us from now on, okay?” Xiuqin was still holding onto the portrait, her elbows continued to rub against it, and large chunks of skin on her hands started to break, causing traces of dark red blood to seep out. However, as if she didn't sense it, she gently and carefully wiped the image that was already as bright and clean as a mirror.

However, at this moment, I didn't find it strange at all. I even had a strange feeling that I wanted to wipe the portrait with my own hands.

I woodenly nodded my head, and allowed Xiuqin and the man to hold my hand as I slowly walked out of the great hall. My heart was filled with joy, and this feeling reminded me of when I was young, as though I had returned home with my parents.

We walked out of the main hall. Although the sky was still dark, it was surprisingly lively here. Many people walked in and out of the hall with different expressions on their faces. Some were attached to the door, some were hesitating, and some were angry.

However, all of this has nothing to do with me. As long as I can be with them, it doesn't matter where I go.

”Jian-er, can you call me daddy?” Even though I still don't know this man's name, after he said those words, I casually called out.

”That's great.” The man turned around and his swollen face trembled slightly at me. Although it was strange, I knew that he was smiling at me.

”Que'er, look, we're almost there” Xiuqin pointed towards the entrance of the funeral home, and when I looked in the direction of her finger, I saw two blurry figures standing there, slowly waving towards us. Their movements were extremely gentle, and their postures were extremely weird, but I did not resist at all, and instead, my heart was filled with anticipation.