Evil As Humans, page 37
In the evening, Luofang House.
This place was more private. The restaurant wasn’t too big, and its decoration was antique, showing how extravagant it was at a glance. The restaurant owner seemed to be associated with Shian, as Shian employees didn’t need to make reservations, which was quite convenient.
Yin Ren tied up his hair and went to the corner of the restaurant. At this angle, he could vaguely see the table where Zhong Chengshuo was sitting.
Zhong Chengshuo’s blind date looked to be about 30. He was decent to average-looking and was dressed in a suit that looked quite expensive. His leather shoes were shiny, without a single speck of dust. Roughly speaking, this seemed like a successful person.
Yin Ren suddenly felt some familiarity. Wasn’t this the standard look of CEOs in television and films?
In comparison, Zhong Chengshuo wore a shirt and sneakers that weren’t quite formal. Fortunately, Comrade Xiao Zhong had a tender face, and compared with Mr. President, he looked more like a college student who had just graduated.
Zhong Chengshuo abandoned
The “President” smiled, seemingly not offended by his words. “You didn’t even mention being friends? Why not try that at first?”
Zhong Chengshuo: “We’re not in the same circle, so we probably don’t have much in common.”
“How do you know if we don’t talk? Although my parents have arranged this, I do indeed have some interest in you.”
The “President” rolled up his sleeves slightly, revealing a watch on his wrist that was expensive looking.
“Ph.D. in Finance from B University. Graduated in x8.”
“Master Degree in Biology from A University. Graduated in x9,” Zhong Chengshuo replied as he eyed the menu.
“A University. I wanted to go there, but unfortunately I was a point or two short.”
The man didn’t seem to be impressed. His eyes stayed on Zhong Chengshuo’s facial features for a moment, then fell to his long cuffs.
“…Speaking of the Department of Biology at A University, did something happen to you when you were an undergraduate? There was a lot of buzz online when they opened the dorms.”
“There was.”
“It was said that there was prostitution going on. Everyone involved was arrested except for one person, and the entire dorm was completely destroyed. It’s rumored that the person who didn’t get arrested was the one who reported them. Ah, I don’t know what that person was thinking. I certainly wouldn’t do it. I’m jealous… What happened to that reporting dog later? Have you heard anything about him?”
“I heard that the whistleblower is me,” Zhong Chengshuo replied calmly. “Is there anything wrong?”
Mr. President: “……”
The man took a few sips of tea and laughed awkwardly. “So it’s you. You know, it’s not easy for people to get into A University. If it’s a big deal, it can cut off people’s futures. Even if you have the hobby of saving the world, you should pick a time when your classmates aren’t there…”
“Those women were victimized and deprived of their personal freedom. The youngest was still a minor. My roommates knew about it, but they used it as a bragging point.”
Zhong Chengshuo’s tone remained calm.
“I persuaded them to explain the situation to the police and turn themselves in as soon as possible, but they didn’t listen.”
“This… Hey, everyone must have thought you were joking and didn’t take you seriously. Young people are hot-blooded, and it’s not uncommon to play outside.”
When he was at B university, he heard that the “whistleblower dog” was severely outcast at A university. However, despite talking for so long, Zhong Chengshuo’s face remained calm and collected. Obviously, what he said didn’t have any effect, so he decided to change his angle.
“What did your parents say about this?”
“They said I ‘did a good job’ and took me out to a big dinner.”
“My judgment is correct.” Zhong Chengshuo raised his eyes. “It seems that we really don’t have anything in common.”
“…What do you mean?”
“Your suit is expensive, but the subtleties are badly worn. Your economic conditions are not as well-off as you appear. You first show up throwing your education, and after you couldn’t press me down, you decided to talk directly about the scandal at A University to try and preach to me. You don’t really want to communicate with me as ‘a person’… Rather, you’re more eager to prove your excellence.”
Zhong Chengshuo crossed his fingers and placed them on the edge of the table.
“There are hickeys on the lower part of your neck, and the traces are fresh, proving that you have had intimate contact or sex within the last few days, but you still came to meet me, claiming to be ‘interested in me’. This means there are only two possibilities: either your view of love is very open or you only plan to ‘play’ with me.”
“Are you sick?!”
The man’s face quickly flushed, and he tried to lower his voice.
“How brazen. A lowly worker like you trying to—”
“By the way, your watch is fake. You should find the seller and defend your rights,” Zhong Chengshuo continued as if he didn’t hear the other party. “Please order the food. I’m in a hurry.”
The man’s forehead snapped as blue veins started popping.
“In a hurry? Ah, what’s the big deal? I’ll be honest with you. An idiot like you only deserves to live with your right hand for generations—”
“Here you are.”
A hand pressed on the table.
The two of them raised their heads at the same time, seeing Yin Ren’s warm smile that was like a spring breeze blowing flower petals about.
The man’s eyes glossed over for a moment. “You are…?”
“I heard about your blind date, so I rushed over to find you.” Yin Ren grabbed Zhong Chengshuo’s hand. His voice was pillowy soft. “It was hard trying to find you.”
Zhong Chengshuo’s hair exploded all at once. “??????”
“I thought for a long time and finally figured it out.” Lord Ghost King tried to recall the emotional drama that he had just recently watched and made an effort to squeeze out tears, but unfortunately, he didn’t succeed. “Chengshuo, I don’t want you to be taken away by someone else. I like you. Come with me.”
Zhong Chengshuo was completely numb. He seemed to want to call for help for a moment.
“I…” He spat out this word with difficulty, trying to jerk his hand away but not actually pulling it.
“I’m going. I’m going! What the hell.” His blind date was embarrassed. He cursed as he quickly got up. “What fucking bad luck… Me, the third wheel. You two take it easy.”
After the man clicked his tongue several times, his figure quickly disappeared out of the restaurant. Before he left, he was still muttering something like “just wait and see”.
Zhong Chengshuo: “……”
Yin Ren: “……”
Zhong Chengshuo: “The said ‘work emergency’….”
Yin Ren quickly let go. “Hey, that bastard’s an eyesore. Besides, if you two really fight, it’ll cause trouble in the store—why are you in a daze? Let’s order food. It’s not easy to come here.”
“Ah.”
“Also, I think you’re doing a great job. Don’t listen to that kind of nonsense from that asshole.”
Yin Ren hummed as he looked at the menu—this restaurant’s menu was on a scroll, which had an old-fashioned feel to it.
“Nn.”
“If it’s hard to tell your parents, then just say you’re dating me. I don’t mind.”
“Not good.” Zhong Chengshuo thought about it for a moment and seemed to be a little shaken.
Yin Ren didn’t take it seriously. “What’s wrong? You don’t plan to talk about it anyway. Old people are worried about your lack of love. They’re afraid you’ll end up with no one to take care of you—we might have to be partners for eight or ten years. It’ll save us from all this trouble, and we can have more fun.”
Zhong Chengshuo’s home was so comfortable that Lord Ghost King didn’t want to move out at all.
“Oh, if you do fall in love one day, just let me know.” Considering that other people’s life events couldn’t be delayed, Yin Ren reluctantly added.
Zhong Chengshuo looked at him with complicated eyes for a while. “…Okay.”
Ten minutes later, the table returned to silence.
Yin Ren was happily chewing on his food slowly while letting out a soft, comfortable sigh from time to time. Zhong Chengshuo felt a bit restless and would just stare at his chopsticks.
“What, are you afraid your parents will find out? As long as we don’t spend the night at their place—”
“It’s not about this. I’m thinking about
Zhong Chengshuo frowned.
“Yin Ren, what would you do if one day you suddenly had the ability to decide the life and death of others far beyond ordinary people?”
‘Good question,’ Yin Ren thought.
He casually took a piece of deer tendon. “Hide it and do nothing. It’s good to live like this.”
“Well, you are more of the ‘pacifist’ type. People like that just now will probably use this ability to show off or make profits… If it’s me, I would probably contact relevant people and report the situation.” Zhong Chengshuo pushed up his glasses. “Suddenly encountering such a situation, the behavior pattern of adults will be clearer.”
“You mean…”
“With such an ability, the purpose of the corpse splitter is very vague. Moreover, the main focus of
Zhong Chengshuo put down his chopsticks. It was rare that there was nervousness in his tone.
“It’s normal that Uncle Sun’s side hasn’t found a clue for so long… I have a bad guess.”
“Let me guess.”
Yin Ren swallowed the food in his mouth and similarly frowned.
“Are you trying to say the ‘corpse splitter’ may be a child?”
……
A boy sat by the window and looked at the sunset on the horizon.
He rested his arms on the windowsill of the wooden house. Outside, there were rolling mountains and strange and bright plants that were illuminated by the sunset. The river flowed leisurely, the lights of the lampposts swayed, and cute plush balls were bouncing among the grass.
Around him, the country tavern was bustling with square flowers on the table. The guests who came and went had different hair colors, dressed close to the Western Middle Ages, and spoke obscure languages. Some held small magic weapons in their hands that would flash with brilliance of magic from time to time.
There was a black-haired girl sitting beside him.
They came from the same “hometown”, and since he “put her in the team”, he had been able to understand what she said. Although the girl couldn’t directly talk to people in the other world either, she knew how to use their words well.
She said her name was Ge Tingting, and she was a powerful necromancer.
With this fellow countryman, his adventure would definitely go more smoothly, but at the moment, the boy encountered a little problem…
“We have no money,” he whispered.
Ge Tingting: “It’s okay. I can go to the restaurant and do odd jobs.”
“But those bad guys are looking for you…”
Ibby told him that the Knights of the garrison were searching for Ge Tingting, the “evil necromancer”.
“I can just say I lost my ID,” Ge Tingting whispered. “There’s not much to eat, so there’s nothing we can do. The problem is on your side. Are you sure the information is correct?”
“Yes. Ibby is never wrong. He’s the official game guide.”
The boy stroked the young dragon on his shoulder. The young dragon let out a soft cry and rubbed against the boy’s face. It had big eyes and a round body, looking adorable.
“Ibby said today that the next clue is still in Shanguang District. After completing the next task, I can upgrade to another level.”
“…I see.”
“It’s really great to meet you sister after crossing over. Don’t worry. We can definitely return to the original world.”
Under the hazy sunset, the boy’s eyes were wide open, reflecting the red haze outside the window.
“This is definitely the world of
He didn’t continue, but once again looked out the window.
“This world is so beautiful.”
The boy looked at the dreamlike scene and sighed repeatedly.
“Sister, don’t worry too much. You like to watch anime and read novels, right? There are many works on this theme. We’re the protagonists of this world, so absolutely nothing will happen.”
Ge Tingting nodded in silence.
“Amazing adventurers, it’s the end of the day again.” The young dragon on the boy’s shoulder opened its mouth. Its voice was clear and cute. “Rest well and have sweet dreams.”
The boy smiled at the little dragon, retracted his body, and spread out his clothes.
When the young dragon gathered by his side, the boy hugged it tightly and curled up again. “Ibby, good night. Sister, I’m going to sleep first.”
Ge Tingting sat crossed-legged with a worried expression. When the boy quickly fell asleep, Ge Tingting stood up and looked out the windows as well.
In her eyes, this was a dark internet café on the outskirts of town.
The old-fashioned computer illuminated a small area. The walls of the room were peeling, full of water marks, and there were many outdated posters from the last century.
There were only piles of garbage and grass outside the window, plus a smelly sewage river. The illuminated streetlights were broken in all directions, and shadows of mice would pass by from time to time.
The snoring around them fluctuated with a steady stream of yelling and cursing. The smell of smoke and feet mixed together, creating a nauseating stench.
Ge Tingting took a bite of her rice ball and looked at the boy silently.
The boy said that this was a “different world” and that they were on a magical adventure. The boy said that he has to hold “Ibby” to sleep every day, and today was no exception. However, at this moment, there was nothing between his virtual arms.
……She wasn’t sure now whether the boy was crazy or she herself was.
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The author has something to say:
A terrible possibility of transmigration (×
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Xiao Yin, after you get married, you don’t have to move out!
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Kinky Thoughts:
Whether you like men or not, you will be bent Zhong Chengshuo, and soon your right hand will get a break.
Evil As Humans Ch35
Author: 年终 / Nian Zhong
Translator: Kinky || https://kinkytranslations.com/
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Chapter 35: Golden Finger
At 6 in the morning, the boy woke up.
The soft sunlight shone through the windows of the wooden house, illuminating the fine dust with its beam of light. It was a sunny day outside, with carriages passing by from time to time on the road. In the distance was a towering castle, with birds gathering around the spire.
Not far from him, Ge Tingting was curled up and sleeping soundly.
She claimed to be 16 years old, but based on how slender and thin she was, she appeared to be at most 14. Because of this, Ge Tingting didn’t have the physical oppression of an adult, which made the boy like this companion very much.
Unfortunately, since he came to this world, except for Ge Tingting, he hadn’t met other “fellow citizens”.
Not long after the boy woke up, the waiter in the tavern came over. He stretched out his hand, muttering in a different world language, and looked as if he was asking for money.
The boy—Feng Qi—rummaged in the small bag for a long time, managed to count ten coins, and handed them over carefully. The waiter clicked his tongue and muttered again, looking unhappy.
The young dragon, Ibby, stopped on his shoulder. “Ignore him. We won’t come here again anyway.”
It spit out a small mouthful of fire, causing sparks to appear in its nostrils. In the sun, the white scales of the young dragon’s body shone like pearls.
“Sister, sister.” Feng Qi nudged Ge Tingting’s shoulder. “We should go.”
Ge Tingting sat up first, then opened her eyes in a panic. She looked at Feng Qi for a while, then said slowly, “Go do the task now?”
According to Ibby, Ge Tingting came a few years before him. Her accent was so strangely distorted that Feng Qi had to concentrate hard in order to understand it. He assumed she was probably influenced by the other world’s language.
“Yes,” Feng Qi replied confidently. “Finish sooner, and we can make the wish sooner. We are on a hidden route! If things go well, maybe we can finish within a week.”
Ge Tingting paused for a moment. “A week…?”
“Well, the enemy last time was an ordinary monster, so there’s no special drop. It stands to reason that there’s no need to fight.”
Feng Qi opened the operation bar out of thin air and viewed the task information.
“This time, it’s an elite monster. Ibby said it has a clue—after defeating it, we only need to defeat the ‘black market boss Pepafer’.”
