The haunting had already been reported in the Jiangcheng Morning Post half a month ago.
The surveillance on the road was far more horrifying than the one Xu Qing and the others had seen last time. A dark shadow flashed past like a ghost, and from time to time, it would shrink into a ball or float to the top of the wall, attracting a lot of attention.
There were fewer people wandering outside at night, and the police would come here to patrol at night.
To be on the safe side, Xu Qing didn't take Jiang He out for nearly half a month and let her stay at home. Now that half a month had passed, he finally relaxed a little.
"What a sin …"
Xu Qing couldn't help shaking his head and sighing as he watched the local news on his phone while eating.
Some said it was some animal that escaped from the zoo, and some said it was a real ghost. Some people saw a female ghost with a bloody face and protruding eyeballs.
Fortunately, in modern civilized society, young people were not superstitious. They said it must be some bored guy who pretended to be a ghost to attract people's attention. There were even screenshots of the analysis.
Other than that, there was freedom, democracy, civilization, and harmony … It was all copied and spammed.
"Are all the people here like this … in prison?"
Jiang He muttered as she ate. After more than a month of observation, she realized that aside from going out to buy food or going out for a walk in the morning, Xu Qing spent the rest of the time squatting at home, doing nothing.
"Of course not, this is called an otaku." Xu Qing pointed at himself. "I'm an otaku, an otaku."
"A profession?"
"No, a way of life."
"I don't quite understand." Jiang He shook her head. Although she was studying hard, she didn't know where to start.
From the Tang Dynasty to the Song Dynasty, then to the Yuanming Dynasty, and now, although she had figured out the development of the world, it was only a broad concept. When it came to real life, she was still a blind person who didn't know anything.
"It means that I can choose to go out or stay at home. It's tiring to go out, so I'll just lie at home … Just like a rich landlord who walks his dog and plays with his cat every day." Xu Qing gave an example.
"Not like."
"…"
"I want to go out for a walk." Jiang He said.
Staying here like this, she could not learn how to live. Every day, she was like a captive pet — just like White Gourd.
"Go out for a walk?" Xu Qing asked.
"Yes."
"You mean... away from here?" He knew that this "for a walk" was not simply a stroll.
Jiang He lowered his eyes and nodded after a moment of silence.
"Don't joke around. What can you do outside? … Let's not talk about other things first. Clothes, food, shelter, and transportation. You don't need to wash or change your clothes. You walk on your own two legs. What about your shelter? Climb on someone's roof and sleep? What about food? Hmm? "
"I …" Jiang He opened his mouth, but he didn't know how to refute.
"Rob? Xu Qing put down his chopsticks and looked at her.
Of course, he could give Jiang He some money. She herself had learned to eat in restaurants, but without a way to make a living, she would eventually run out of money.
At that time, it would be the end of the road. Other than committing a crime, he could only pin his hopes on a second kind-hearted person.
"There are no deep mountains or forests nearby for you to hunt … Oh, you can go through the trash can."
Jiang He lowered his head and didn't say anything. The dining table was silent.
After a long time, her body slumped and she sighed silently. There was a deep sense of powerlessness.
If what Xu Qing said about his identity was to deceive her, it would be better. But after more than a month of getting to know each other, she found that Xu Qing did not have the slightest evil intention, nor did he say anything false to deceive her.
Without an identity, it was really difficult to do anything.
Xu Qing looked at her for a long time and shook his head. He softened his tone and said, "Changing your habits, lifestyle, and understanding of life … These are difficult. I can understand."
"But things always have to be done slowly. At least now you know how to take the bus and recognize money, don't you? This is a great improvement. "
"I can't learn anything." Jiang He pursed her lips and was a little depressed.
"No, you have learned a lot." Xu Qing thought about it and said, "At the very least … now that I'm telling you these things, you won't be able to touch a dart or draw a sword. If I give you some money, you can live outside for a period of time … this is much better than when you first came here a month ago."
"Take it slowly. When the haunting thing dies down, I will take you out for a walk. Some things have to be experienced to understand."
"Is it really haunted outside?" Jiang He was very surprised.
"The Taoist is still dancing there." Xu Qing looked out of the window grumpily and stood up to clean up the food boxes on the table.
To be familiar with a completely unfamiliar world, it was not possible to be smart. Many habits had to be changed slowly.
At least she knew how to use the traffic lights and how to use the money. She could occasionally win one or two rounds of Landlord …
"When you can make money in the future, you can pay me back. If you can't pay me back …"
Looking at Jiang He's clear eyes, Xu Qing stopped joking. He shook his head and said, "It's time to find something for you to do. Wait, let me think about what you can do."
Jiang He solemnly cupped her fist and said, "Thank you, young hero!"
"Call me hero."
"…"
…
She could not do any serious work, but it was the age of the Internet.
Xu Qing was even more knowledgeable about food on the internet. Although he was just a UP artist, he more or less had some understanding of other things. No matter what he did, he needed to spend a long time studying it. If he could make a living just by relying on his hobbies, that was a blessing from the heavens. He could not force it.
In the afternoon.
"Play this and see if you can learn it."
After registering a new account, Xu Qing first let her learn how to play. Daily leveling in online games could be said to be the easiest, as long as she had hands …
For example, Jian San happened to be an Ancient Style.
If she was cheated, she would just be cheated of some labor. Buying money was the most practical. It could also help her kill time and interact with others.
Of course, the premise was that she could learn how to play. Xu Qing really could not think of a simpler way to let an ancient person who had just accepted this world and had not yet adapted to it earn money.
"Play?" Jiang He instinctively felt that something was wrong. She looked at the game screen and thought for a moment. She said, "Can't I do what you do? I just use the surveillance to watch others and earn money … "
"That's too complicated. You can't learn it yet."
Xu Qing waved his hand. "There are too many things to learn, and you need to watch enough videos …"
Clatter.
Suddenly, the sound of a key opening the door interrupted his words. They looked at each other. Xu Qing's expression suddenly changed. He signaled to Jiang He to go back to the room and shouted, "Who is it?"
"Open the door!"
"…"
Hearing this voice, Xu Qing turned his head and urged Jiang He, "It's my family outside. You … go back to the room and hide."
Jiang He did not understand, so she got up and went back to the room.
Outsiders could open the door at will, but the family had to hide … It was a bit strange.
"Wait, I'll open it for you."
Seeing that Jiang He had returned to the room, Xu Qing opened the door slowly. "Dad, why are you here?"
"Call me landlord."
Xu Wenbin pushed his glasses up and walked in. He looked at the computer screen and then looked at Xu Qing.
"Haven't found a job yet?"
"Landlord, you still care about my job … Oh my, I'll give it to you now. Just hand over the money. Why are you looking for a job? Am I not doing well?"
Xu Qing turned back to the sofa to take the phone. Xu Wenbin used his finger to push away White Gourd with some disgust. "You still don't find a proper job after graduation. You're always speculating and doing crooked things. What are you talking about? I should give it to you … "
"Lock me in the cowshed." Xu Qing said helplessly. "I'll transfer it to you now, but you still came here in person just to see if I'm working or not? There's no one going to work during National Day … Oh, you're here to see the utility bills. "
"Hmph!"
Xu Wenbin looked at the computer with a look of exasperation. "If you still can't find a job next month, I'll raise your rent. Look at you, you're still staying at home every day …"
"Oh!"
Xu Qing paused in the act of transferring the money. He raised his head and said, "Dad, did you see that Taoist priest when you came?"
"Yes, why?" Xu Wenbin frowned.
"This place is haunted, unpeaceful, and run-down … Your rent has to be lowered."
"Nonsense, hurry up …"
Xu Wenbin suddenly stopped talking and looked at the balcony. Xu Qing followed his gaze and saw Jiang He's clothes were hanging there, fluttering in the wind.
"…"
"…"
The air suddenly became quiet.
"Dad, listen to me …"
Xu Wenbin's face darkened. "You even learned to wear this kind of clothes now?!"
？？？
Xu Qing was dumbfounded.
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