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Chapter 45: The Culprit (Part 1/2) Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The sun was sinking slowly behind the western hills. Xie Shiyu watched as the sky turned increasingly yellow. “It’s about time for you to go back,” he said. Little Chu Feng was still reluctant. “Can’t we play a … Read more
Chapter 44 Princess Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The department store on Friday night was bustling. Little Shiyu rarely came to places like this; everything here was so expensive. He and his mom usually went to wholesale markets to buy things. Little Shiyu tightly held onto the thirty yuan … Read more
Chapter 43: Little Hunter Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Shua shua. Little Shiyu took out a utility knife from his pocket and sharpened his pencil himself. On the scratched wooden table lay a graffiti diary. Several little matchstick figures danced vividly on the paper. His grip on the knife … Read more
Chapter 42: The Devil’s Probing Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The convenience store uncle’s gaze shifted downward. He carefully scrutinized every feature on Little Shiyu’s face. The child’s expression… indeed showed no abnormalities. There was no panic of being caught, nor any excess tension. He just suddenly got caught … Read more
Chapter 41 Devil’s Duel 1 Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Crackling, crackling… The radio in the convenience store emitted a noise indicating poor signal. “Li Dawei—! Got cigarettes? Bring me a pack!” Little Shiyu hid in the corner with the little cat, observing the uncle in the convenience store—Li … Read more
Chapter 40: Holding a Cat Little Xie Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Broad and generous palm, resting on Little Shiyu’s shoulder. Five fingers, long as hooks, encircling his tender and small shoulder. Little Shiyu stood still, catching a whiff of a rich floral scent emanating from that hand, subtly … Read more
Chapter 39: Red Plastic Rope Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Haha, so you’re from Class B!” The boys in front burst into laughter, and the girls beside them suppressed their smiles. Sun Bing’s face turned red then white, he was frustrated. “What are you laughing at? You haven’t even … Read more
Chapter 38 Holding Hands Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> First year, first class. Teacher Meng, the classroom teacher, stood at the door just finishing a conversation with a parent. She turned her head and caught a glimpse of Little Chu Feng sitting in the middle, a snow-white napkin spread … Read more
Chapter 37 First Grade Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Little Shiyu calmly reached into his pocket, silently pushing open the utility knife tucked inside. The sharp blade emerged from its casing, ready to strike. “Is there anything else, Uncle?” Little Shiyu turned around voluntarily, staring up at the man … Read more
Chapter 36: Going to School Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> 22 years ago At 7 years old, in first grade The morning sun streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a radiant glow on the vase on the dining table. “Fengfeng! Eat the egg on the table.” Little Chu … Read more
Chapter 35: Clues Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “The system spirit is gone too!” Lin Lan exclaimed. “Cousin… cousin! Is this… the ghost trick?!” Chu Feng glanced around calmly. The system had been silently protecting him the whole time, but now there was no trace of it in the … Read more
Chapter 34 Diary Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission! <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Cousin, did you find any clues?” Lin Lan sat up from the bed, having found nothing. “Just a bit.” Chu Feng flicked his thumb, flipping the pages back to the first page after the one where Little Shiyu made five ticks, … Read more
