Chapter 57: The Young Butterfly, the Young Boss, and the Old Boss
Editor: TheSloth
Elder Chen asked his wife and Luo Dance to help clean the dining room first before taking Luo Qiu to his home located upstairs.
This was a 3-floor self-built house, which were commonly seen in old towns. The first floor was renovated for purpose of doing business while the upper floors were used as a residence.
Elder Chen was accustomed to using a Chinese-styled smoking pipe. At present, he added a little bit tobacco onto the smoke pan, then huffed and puffed to ensure the tobacco kept burning.
“Luo Qiu… You’re Luo Qiu right?”
He couldn’t make sure whether this male of the younger generation before him was the one he knew---Especially after witnessing the miracle that year. He might be a fake, merely a person ordered by that place to remind him of his debt.
Luo Qiu understood what Elder Chen was thinking. He did not expect Elder Chen’s name to be recorded in the accounts. He had signed a contract with the club, which meant he had to pay his dues. Time was up, whether he came to the club or not, the results would be the same.
You Ye or himself, the only difference was who came.
Luo Qiu opened his mouth after a while of silence. “18 years ago, your wife and son should have died in a car accident but you exchanged part of your lifespan to give your son the chance to survive, then paid half of your remaining lifespan for adding 18 more years worth of lifespan for your wife.”
Elder Chen closed his eyes slowly, as if reminiscing back on those days. After a long while, he sighed, “18 years passed by so quickly, like a horse crossing the river. Let’s not mention those old days.”
While saying that, Elder Chen shifted his attention to Luo Qiu and smiled. “I heard that on TV and imitated it because it gave off a different feeling. I wouldn't be able to make such a good sentence myself… By the way, how long do I have left?”
Luo Qiu answered, “3 days.”
Elder Chen suddenly said, “Are you free today? How about having lunch here? You always eat the buns but actually the best dish is the wined chicken my wife makes.”
Luo Qiu nodded slightly, agreeing.
Elder Chen didn’t intend to ask about Luo Qiu’s identity. He seemed rather calm even after being informed that he had only 3 days left. He just treated him as an old acquaintance, a kid that he watched growing up.
“Take a seat, I’ll go buy some dishes,” Elder Chen went downstairs while saying so.
Luo Qiu looked around the room. Suddenly a butterfly flew through the gaps of the security mesh at the balcony, appearing in front of him.
The beautiful golden teinopalpus imperialis stopped there, transforming into a human appearance---Luo Dance.
“Eavesdropping is not a good behaviour,” Luo Qiu suddenly said.
Luo Dance answered, “I just have excellent hearing. Furthermore, you didn’t seem to have any intent to conceal your conversation… The boss... will he die after 3 days?”
Luo Qiu nodded, looking at the old photos hanging on the wall. “Time has run out, so his should end as well.”
Luo Dance blurted out, “Can’t his lifespan increase anymore? He’s a good man.”
Luo Qiu turned to look at the butterfly monster, “Yes, it can be. However, only if someone wants to pay for extending his lifespan… Dear customer, do you intend to help?”
“I…” Luo Dance wanted to say but stopped eventually, falling silent.
She had just emerged from her cocoon; therefore, had no valuable items.
This thought flashed across her mind but was halted by her instincts. The monster that had just stepped into a new stage definitely appreciated the couples who showed kindness to her. However, to give up something for them... she still had to distinguish what kind of things she should do, and the ones she didn’t have to.
Luo Dance gave a bitter smile while patting her chest to feel the heartbeat, “It’s weird. I have the urge to help the boss and his wife by myself; however, I feel a sense of terror.”
Luo Qiu said, “At least you have the impulse.”
Luo Dance said abruptly, “Logically speaking, the couple watched you grow up… Don’t you feel sad?”
Luo Qiu had asked himself the same question when it appeared in his mind. He didn’t think that someone… no, a monster would ask him the same question so soon…
Boss Luo said softly, “Without the 18 years, I probably won’t have a sense of sadness.”
Luo Dance shook her head. “It’s hard to understand the thoughts of humans.”
Luo Qiu shook his head as well. “I know a little more than you but less than those who have been living for decades. The matters that you don’t understand, I don’t either.”
“Why?”
Luo Qiu said naturally, “Because we’re young, how do we see through everything?”
Just then, some noisy sounds came from downstairs.
Luo Qiu turned his head, while the butterfly monster at his side frowned, “Should be the boss’s son. He came again today.”
“You know him?”
Luo Dance shook her head, “I’ve seen him several times but I don’t know. Seems like someone wants the land and his son wants to sell this building but the boss disagrees. Hence they have quarreled twice about it.”
Luo Qiu frowned, saying at once, “Let’s go have a look.”
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Downstairs, two middle-aged men around 30-40 years old were sitting opposite to Elder Chen’s wife. One looked like his son. As for the other one, who was dressed in a suit, he seemed liked a successful white-collar worker.
His wife was sitting at the side, as if she didn’t want to see them.
Elder Chen’s son said, “Mum! What century is it now? Isn’t it wise to sell this land? They promise to pay a high price so that you can enjoy your retired life rather than work hard!”
The wife could not help but say to her son, “Your father doesn’t agree… And, I, I don’t want to sell it either.”
The man aside got a word in, “Auntie, the urban redevelopment plan has been proceeding a fast pace. Times have changed, the old will eventually be left behind in any case. It’s beneficial to sell it now. If more and more people start selling their land, the price will fall, which would makes you suffer losses. You’ve been running this business for dozens of years with my uncle, if the land has a drop in price, you two would feel pained as well.”
“Well…”
His wife was very affable, with an indecisive character. She didn’t know what to say and how to deal with his son and this talkative man who came everyday at this time.
“You brat! You dare to come again! Urging your mother while taking advantage of the fact that I’m not here! Get out here! Go away!”
Elder Chen’s sudden appearance scared his son. He dare not to look him in the eye. Elder Chen then grabbed a broom by the door, looking like an atrocious gate guardian.
As to the white-collar man, he revealed a frown that almost couldn’t be noticed.
Yet Boss Luo got a caught a glimpse of darkness flickering through his eyes.
Elder Chen had kneaded dough for several tens of years, therefore he was as strong as a young man when he became enraged. The broom was struck towards his son’s feet with no hesitation.
His son merely left with the words “Think it through” before pulling the man aside in a hurry, scurrying out of the bun house awkwardly.
Chapter 58: Don’t Feed A Real Butterfly Monster!
Editor: TheSloth
After driving away his son and the lobbyist of a housing property company, Elder Chen sat on a chair and sulked.
His wife didn’t know how to calm him down, she herself felt anxious.
Luo Qiu suddenly changed the subject, “Uncle, is there any chili sauce added to the wined chicken?”
Elder Chen was stunned and said without much thought, “Add some white sesame seeds… Oh, right, wife, little Luo Qiu is having a meal here today. Go cook some special dishes.”
“OK.” The aunty nodded promptly, turning to look at Luo Dance. “Child, come give me a hand.”
The aunty was a woman that stuck to tradition. She wouldn’t join the men’s conversations. Giving Luo Qiu a gaze filled with gratitude, she then pulled Luo Dance towards the kitchen.
Elder Chen closed the door and started to smoke his pipe. After a while, he smiled bitterly at Luo Qiu. “This shop will probably be closed down.”
Luo Qiu said, “Do you want to sell it?”
Elder Chen replied emotionally, “What will people own after dying? One can’t take away any fame or wealth. On the contrary, children are the best treasures. If my wife and I die, this restaurant and house will naturally belong to him. Honestly, I also have some selfish thoughts, can’t I leave something for my son? It will make his life better, whether he decides to sell it out or do something else with it, rather than give it to others in a fit of anger. I believe in karma, so I hope to do something for my son. Perhaps he will remember and appreciate me; occasionally dropping by my grave and offer me a prayer.”
Elder Chen shook his head, “However, this technique for making buns has been handed down by my ancestors. Looks like it will end during my generation.”
He took a puff at his pipe, sighing, “Time’s changed. Youngsters have their own thoughts. I can’t force him to learn it. But these days… I don’t want to talk about that.”
He gazed at Luo Qiu, an apologetic look could be seen in his yellow cloudy eyes. “Little Luo Qiu, I’m just speaking out my sorrows. Don’t worry about I and just listen.”
Luo Qiu sat beside Elder Chen, patting the back of his hand. “Uncle, can I eat more today?”
“Absolutely! A pity you don’t drink! Or you can feel how awesome it feels to eat wined chicken while drinking yellow wine!” Elder Chen laughed and started to sing.
“In the first month of the lunar year, more wines are drunk, the numb the spirit ~Ah~Ah. Some people drank too much, sleeping for a long time without waking up. However grave the matter is, it’ll be left out~Ah~Ah~Ah~. No matter south and north, west and east, blurred and dizzy all day.Ah~Ah~Ah~”
He sang in a Northeastern style.
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Elder Chen got drunk at lunch; therefore, his wife was busy taking care of business and had no time to look after Luo Qiu. She merely caught Luo Qiu’s hands and talked to him for a while before seeing him out.
After Luo Qiu left, he bought a small bottle of honey from a convenient store nearby, then disappeared as soon as he turned at the street corner. Yet, he didn’t immediately leave this place where he had grown up.
“Where are you going?”
Luo Qiu appeared in another alley. At noon, most people were resting. The alley was quite tranquil, with an occasional cool breeze.
“I… I was just planning to walk around and take a look.” Luo Dance was taken back by Luo Qiu’s sudden appearance.
Luo Qiu said, “Are monsters this bad at lying?”
“Ah?” Luo Dance stared blankly then stuck out her small tongue. “How did you know that?”
‘Because humans are the best liars.’
“What are you going to do?” Luo Qiu asked then.
Perhaps it was because the club’s boss disbelieving aura was too strong, Luo Dance lowered her head, hemming and hawing, “I want to find a way to stop the boss’s son from selling off the bun house.”
She got up the courage and raised up her head, looking at Luo Qiu, “I… I can’t help the boss survive but at least… at least the bun house can be left behind.”
All of a sudden.
Gu…
The sound was a little loud.
Luo Dance gave a start, covering her belly with both hands.
Luo Qiu couldn’t help laughing, “If you have energy, then only do you have power to do something.”
Luo Dance blushed suddenly.
Luo Qiu pulled out the honey he just bought, giving it to Luo Dance, “It’s an artificial product; nevertheless, it will be better than those oily meal that aunty cooks… Of course, it will not be as good as the flower honey you eat in the mountain.”
Luo Dance received this bottle of honey without a second thought.
As a monster, she was much stronger than an ordinary person. So the bottle was cracked opened with a powerful grip. The golden yellow liquid erupted and covered her hands.
Without hesitation, Dance stuck out her tongue. Then started to lap her hand backs, palms, joints and fingernails, showing an intoxicated expression on her face.
“I’ve eaten up all the honey in the house of the boss’s wife sneakily, but I did not dare tell her…”
Luo Dance spoke of her current situation. But when she found Luo Qiu gazed at herself with a weird look, she blushed again, facing round and licking her fingers clean. Then drinking up all remaining honey gradually.
The weird look, was because… He thought Dance would extend something like a straw from her mouth… Most butterfly eat in this way, right?
Unexpectedly she licked it.
Was she really a butterfly monster?
It was like feeding a kitty.
The young butterfly turned around, immersed in lapping up her fingers. However, she seemed to obtain a sense of shame these several days while living in human society, thus hid her hands behind her back in a hurry.
She looked at Luo Qiu uneasily. “I… I have nothing to pay for it…”
Luo Qiu smiled. “You don’t have to pay for it.”
Luo Dance let out a sweet smile.
“Let’s go.” Luo Qiu suddenly said, “To Elder Chen’s son.”
“What?!” Luo Dance eyed on Luo Qiu curiously, “Are you going to help the boss?”
Luo Qiu said coolly, “The bun house is not the only land that will be taken. “
He used to live here.
While saying this, Luo Qiu headed towards the other end of the alley. The young butterfly monster trotted to catch up to him. “Luo Qiu…May I call you Luo Qiu?”
“Whatever.”
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Tu Jiaya’s mouth was opened by someone then she felt her throat become moist. She merely gulped water, without caring about anything else.
She had gone a long time without drinking any water so she was extremely thirsty.
She was knocked out by someone at her home. Before she fainted, she merely saw a shadow flashing across her sister’s room but didn’t see the real appearance clearly.
“Who are you? Why did you catch me? Is it a kidnapping? What about my sister? Did you do anything to her?”
Tu Jiaya didn’t notice her voice was different from before due to the dry throat or her extreme panic.
She was scared because her eyes were covered and her hands and feet had been tied. She couldn’t see nor move.
Whatever she asked, the other person didn’t seem to plan to answer it.
Soon, Tu Jiaya’s mouth was sealed by adhesive tape. She wasn’t able to talk. Right at this time, her cellphone rang.
It was her cellphone’s ringtone.
Then, Tu Jiaya heard the sounds of someone walking away in a hurry and the sound of the door closing.
This place was very quiet, with a humid and moldy smell.
Looks like she had been imprisoned in this place for the time being…
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