Ghost Catching System

Who is the real degenerate, anyway?

Zhang Qi was kicked unconscious by Chu Hao.

Chu Hao, looking puzzled, said, ”This isn’t what it looks like.”

Luo Yan, tapping her smooth chin, asked, ”Then what is it like?”

Mu Yufei also sighed. ”Ah-Hao, this isn’t right of you. Getting caught, not admitting it, and then hitting someone? That’s unreasonable.”

Chu Hao’s face was etched with gloom. Jumping into the Yellow River wouldn’t clear my name now. Why am I so unlucky today? This whole mess is as potent as those Pretentious Dice!

The four girls had drunk quite a bit. Qiu Xueying said reproachfully, ”I have to say, you’ve gone too far this time.”

”The situation really isn’t what you all think.” Chu Hao, his face a mask of distress, knew he couldn’t explain it clearly.

Bai Ling yawned. ”In ancient times, you’d have been castrated for philandering like this.”

The other three women paid him no more attention and returned inside, seemingly not at all surprised by Chu Hao’s conduct.

Chu Hao was bewildered. Are these four women too drunk? Since they’ve all misunderstood me, would it kill them to scold me a bit more? Bai Ling doesn’t seem to care much either; if she really lost her temper, who could stop her?

Of course, Brother Hao wasn’t a masochist; it was just that the four women seemed far too indifferent.

Qiu Qianxue wasn’t stupid. The appearance of these four women clearly means they know Chu Hao, she thought.

At the same time, she blamed herself, feeling terrible and guilty that Chu Hao’s reputation had been tarnished because of her.

The police arrived. This incident involved Yin-Yang Techniques, so Chu Hao promptly called Old Man Yuan. Old Man Yuan promised to sort the matter out. After all, Chu Hao was their current pillar of support; without him, who could suppress Bai Ling?

As for the unlucky Zhang Qi, once the Seventh District got involved, he was utterly doomed.

The Seventh District took the use of Evil Techniques on ordinary people quite seriously; anyone caught would be taught a harsh lesson.

Now, only Chu Hao and Qiu Qianxue remained in the room.

Qiu Qianxue said guiltily, ”I’m sorry. You were misunderstood because you were trying to save me. I’ll go explain to them right now.”

Chu Hao waved his hand dismissively, affecting a cool demeanor. ”No need. I, Chu Hao, don’t need to explain my actions to others.”

*”Ding! The Host attempted to act cool forcefully. No Pretentiousness Points awarded.”*

I actually failed to act cool! Today is definitely not my day, Chu Hao thought.

This cool act of Chu Hao’s left Qiu Qianxue feeling rather helpless. As a woman, she knew he actually cared about what had just happened.

Chu Hao felt a headache coming on, but he quickly composed himself. Brother Hao doesn’t need to explain himself to others. As long as I haven’t done anything wrong and I saved someone, my conscience is clear, he mused, then said, ”Now that things are settled, I’ll be taking my leave.”

Qiu Qianxue hastily asked, ”What about the demon?”

What demon? Well, there was one, that’s true, Chu Hao thought, then said aloud, ”Everything’s fine now. They won’t do anything rash.”

Seeing Chu Hao about to leave, Qiu Qianxue felt a sudden urge to make him stay. Why do I want to keep him here? she wondered, then said, ”It’s very late. Why don’t you rest here? I can see you off tomorrow.”

I’ve already been misunderstood, so Brother Hao doesn’t care that much anymore, Chu Hao thought. He nodded. ”Alright.”

Qiu Qianxue went to another room to make the bed for Chu Hao.

Watching her busy figure from behind, Chu Hao thought, She really is attractive. That ’ex-boyfriend’ of hers was a fool. Not cherishing a woman like this and trying to take such a shortcut instead? He deserved to be dumped.

After making the bed, Qiu Qianxue smiled. ”It’s ready. You should get some rest.”

”Yeah, you too.”

He went to sleep, and the night passed uneventfully.

However, Qiu Qianxue’s mind was filled with images of Chu Hao; she couldn’t shake them off.

Her face reddened as she murmured to herself, ”Why is my mind so full of his image! Sigh… If it weren’t for Chu Hao, I would have...”

Thinking of Zhang Qi’s actions, she felt a lingering fear, mixed with anger.

「The next morning.」

Chu Hao stepped out of his room and was greeted by a fragrant aroma. His gaze fell upon the dining table, where Qiu Qianxue had already prepared breakfast.

Wearing an apron, her long hair tied back, she looked both gentle and beautiful. The dream of countless men, Chu Hao thought. She smiled softly. ”You’re up. Come, have breakfast.”

Chu Hao had a particular weakness for such scenes; any woman displaying such gentle domesticity always got to him.

Perhaps it was because he had grown up without parental care that he yearned so deeply for such a woman—gentle, beautiful, and understanding. To put it more bluntly, he lacked a mother’s love. It was this lack of a mother’s love that led to his preference for mature, older-sister types. He always felt they possessed a kind of maternal warmth. Was it some kind of complex, or just a deep yearning?

Chu Hao walked over to the dining table. Gazing at the steaming noodles, his mind momentarily went blank.

Seeing him staring blankly at the noodles, Qiu Qianxue asked, ”What’s wrong?”

”Nothing.”

Chu Hao picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of the noodles. They’re delicious, truly a feast for the senses. Is this the legendary taste of a mother’s cooking?

A pang of sadness hit Chu Hao. My parents are in the Great Netherworld, and I have no idea how they’re doing. I used to blame them for leaving me, but after learning the truth, I wanted to storm the Great Netherworld immediately.

Qiu Qianxue, eating her noodles, noticed something was off with Chu Hao. ”Do they not taste good?” she asked.

Chu Hao shook his head. ”I just miss my parents.”

Qiu Qianxue asked curiously, ”Are they in Anli City?”

Chu Hao shook his head. ”They are no longer in this world.”

Realizing her misstep, Qiu Qianxue quickly said, ”If you like these, you can come over to my place anytime. I’ll make them for you.”

”Okay.”

Qiu Qianxue looked at the young man, somewhat lost in thought. Our paths have crossed by chance, and he’s already saved me twice. Without Chu Hao, I can’t even imagine how I might have died. Hearing from him that his parents are no longer alive makes me feel a bit sad for him. This young man’s life must not have been easy, right? To save people, he could appear anywhere, even climb such high floors. He was lucky to run into people he knew; otherwise, others might have mistaken him for a thief. Thinking about it this way, I feel even more that Chu Hao hasn’t had an easy life.

During breakfast, the two of them chatted quite a bit.

After they finished eating, Qiu Qianxue offered to drive Chu Hao, as she had to go to work. Before they left, however, she took out some money. ”Ah-Hao, thank you for your help. If it weren’t for you last night, I don’t know what I would’ve done.”

Chu Hao refused the money. ”It was the right thing to do, and I just happened to be there. If you give me money, it clearly shows you don’t consider me a friend.”

Qiu Qianxue was delighted. That one word, ’friend,’ from Chu Hao is enough, she thought. She took back the money. ”Where do you need to go? I’ll take you there.”

Chu Hao said, ”To Central Ring Road, please.”

After dropping Chu Hao off at Central Ring Road, which was where the Sanqing Pavilion was located, Chu Hao pointed at the building. ”This is my company. Come visit when you have time.”

Qiu Qianxue was surprised. Chu Hao is so young, yet he already has his own company! If I weren’t in such a hurry for work, I’d love to take a look inside, she thought.

”Okay.”

As Qiu Qianxue drove away, she couldn’t help but feel curious about Chu Hao. He’s so young and already owns his own company. That’s really rare for someone his age.

Once Qiu Qianxue had left, Chu Hao took out his phone and called Old Yuan. ”What’s the update on Zhang Qi?”

He thought back. If I hadn’t suddenly appeared, Qiu Qianxue would have been doomed. I have a good impression of this beautiful flight attendant; it’s just a shame she hasn’t met a good man yet.