The King of Curses

Chapter 240 Song Yutang's Melancholy
“I didn’t expect that the spooky ghost market could have such beautiful scenery.”

"Yeah, this place has a beautiful night view."

“The fish tastes very good.”

"Yeah, it looks very high-end."

“It just tastes too bland.”

"Yes, similar high-end places all have this shortcoming. In order to cater to the appetites of the guests, the dishes are often light in taste."

“It doesn’t feel as good as the fried chicken sold on the street.”

"Aren't you a young lady?"

"How can I be considered one? The Jiang family is quite big, but our family's status has always been marginal. I am more like a bankrupt young lady. Of course, even if I were a real young lady, I would still think fried chicken tastes better."

"That's right, haha."

"hehe."

"Hahaha."

"..."

"..."

After the two people's boring conversation and artificial laughter, the dinner table fell into silence for a while.

The lively atmosphere just now turned into no one answering in the blink of an eye, which made the atmosphere even more awkward.

And most importantly...

There are four people at this table; but the only ones who are talking to each other are Cen Dongsheng and Jiang Yunmei.

The exquisite decorations on the dining table were surrounded by white mist, as if obscuring the expressions of everyone at the table.

……

The man picked up the teacup and took a sip. The muscles at the corners of his mouth were almost twitching because of the forced smile. As a result, when he looked up, he saw Senior Sister Jiang blinking continuously and secretly giving him a look.

Undoubtedly, that was an expression of "helplessness".

Cen Dongsheng sighed.

It was clearly an opportunity to have dinner with three beautiful women who all had their own unique temperaments but were equally beautiful...

This looked so beautiful to outsiders that even the waiters in the distance would look over here with curiosity or envy from time to time.

But only Cen Dongsheng himself, the person involved, could feel how torturous this was. Sitting at this dining table to eat was like sitting on pins and needles.

After the guests arrived, An Zhizhen sat down leisurely next to her boyfriend; and from then on, except for the initial greeting, she had not spoken again.

With the elder sister's social skills of being able to see through people's hearts, the atmosphere shouldn't have been so awkward, but the woman was just watching there to enjoy the show, so she didn't say anything.

Of course, An Zhizhen didn't have such bad intentions as to put her man in an awkward situation. For Cen Dongsheng, the source of his inexplicable pressure was actually Song Yutang, who hadn't said a word since the beginning.

Compared with her elder sister's calm smile, Song Yutang's silence seemed more like she was caught in some kind of long-lasting thinking and self-entanglement. The girl exuded a gloomy atmosphere that could not be ignored.

If you ask him whether he has become more understanding of people's hearts compared to his past self, Cen Dongsheng thinks the answer is yes; but if you ask him whether he has become a love expert who can understand the complex thoughts of girls...

He felt that he still preferred to be straightforward and honest.

Cen Dongsheng no longer hesitated and asked the person directly.

"Yutang."

Got no response.

"Yutang?"

Cen Dongsheng repeated it again, and only then did the girl sitting opposite him raise her head as if waking up from a dream.

"Uh, sorry, I can't concentrate... Where were you guys talking about?"

Silence, an awkward silence.

Song Yutang looked around, seeing the concerned and confused eyes of Cen Dongsheng and Jiang Yunmei, and the inquiring gaze of the woman with a smile as if she had seen something interesting, her expression froze.

"…Nothing, I just wanted to ask if you were a little off tonight."

Cen Dongsheng sighed.

"It seems that I don't need to ask anymore."

Song Yutang lowered his head slightly, with half of his smooth face hidden in the shadows.

"…I'm sorry, Master. I don't know why I feel so low today."

Her voice did sound a little listless.

"sick?"

...Of course it's impossible, this girl is a human immortal curse master. At her level, not to mention common viral diseases, even chemical toxins can be invulnerable.

Song Yutang shook his head.

"No, maybe I didn't get enough rest last night."

"Ahahaha, I didn't expect you to be so particular about your bed, junior."

Jiang Yunmei teased on the side, and Cen Dongsheng tentatively suggested:
"Well...would you like to go outside and get some fresh air?"

The girl nodded.

"I'm sorry for affecting everyone's mood."

"It's okay, go and rest."

……

Song Yutang stood up and left, refusing the waiters' guidance, and went out of the tower alone.

The cool night breeze blew away some of the depression in her heart. The girl grabbed the railing with both hands, climbed up to a high place, overlooking the night market dotted with stars, and let out a long breath.

"Really..."

Song Yutang muttered to himself in an inaudible voice.

"I might actually be 'sick'."

The symptoms of this "disease" had been there for a long time, and she had actually noticed it a long time ago. But she didn't expect that it would suddenly choose to break out at this time without any reason, when she hadn't figured out how to solve it.

The girl deeply realized how uncontrollable human emotions are.

The so-called "signs" specifically began when Song Yutang realized that he had feelings for his master in the sense of a romantic relationship.

Song Yutang knew very well that this kind of emotion was wrong, because her master already had a lover, and they had even met each other... She didn't think she could win, and she had never intended to steal someone else's man from the beginning.

Therefore, if this emotion is allowed to develop, there will be no good results.

However, Song Yutang couldn't think of a solution, and she didn't intend to quit the team. The trip to the Ghost Market was imminent, so the girl's original idea was to take it one step at a time.

At that time, Song Yutang felt that although she liked her master, it was only a faint affection that had just begun to show signs of development. It was not to the point where they were in love with each other and would die if she could not get the other's love.

But she didn't expect that the "disease" would "deteriorate" so quickly.

Perhaps it was because the meaning of first love was so important, or perhaps even she had never really seen her own heart clearly -

If that woman hadn't appeared on this trip, Song Yutang could have pretended not to see it or know anything about it. If she had any doubts in her heart, she would have tried to ignore it...

But there are no ifs in this world.

She witnessed with her own eyes the master and the woman going shopping together, checking into a hotel together, and staying inside for most of the day...

It's funny that Song Yutang couldn't even control his own thoughts. He began to unconsciously imagine how these two people were making love.

Even though I had never seen it with my own eyes, I still felt a heavy, dull pain in my chest, so real. Such thoughts were just torturing myself.

Song Yutang was very dissatisfied. Not only was she dissatisfied with the current situation, but she was also dissatisfied with herself. She despised her own ridiculous way of thinking, because this kind of thought was too dark and totally unlike her character.

No one knew what she really thought because she deliberately concealed this emotion.

Sad and upset alone, she felt like a clown and there was no reason for her to do anything.

But if every kind of emotion in this world was reasonable, there wouldn’t be so many infatuated men and women, and so many emotional disputes.

Moreover, as the saying goes, heart disease is difficult to cure, and it is difficult for others to help except herself.

After being blown by the wind for a while, Song Yutang's mind became calmer.

Looking at the vast underground city under the night sky, countless thoughts emerged in my mind.

"…Who should I tell this to? Who should I seek answers from? Or…should I finally make up my mind and keep my distance from Master and the others?"

She spoke each word carefully, in a soft voice, and asked herself.

The final answer is actually no different from the previous one, it is still yes, no, no.

That being the case...

"I should think about something more positive."

……

Cen Dongsheng couldn't see her back, and after waiting for a while, she still didn't come back. The man didn't understand his apprentice's current condition, so he couldn't help but feel worried.

"Should I go over and take a look?"

As soon as he murmured, he was stopped in unison by the two women remaining at the table.

"I think it's better for you not to go."

"Teacher Cen, you'd better not do extra things..."

An Zhizhen and Jiang Yunmei spoke almost at the same time, and their eyes met at this moment.

Compared to Song Yutang, who was not in a very good mental state, Jiang Yunmei's attitude towards Cen Dongsheng's lover was obviously more friendly and natural, and the two of them chatted without making the atmosphere awkward.

However, she subconsciously turned her head away as if she saw a glaring light from the woman sitting opposite her.

"This is classmate Jiang Yunmei, right?"

After observing each other, it was the elder sister who spoke first.

"Haha, it's me. Come to think of it, I haven't introduced myself properly yet. Like Yutang and Teacher Cen, I'm a student of Tianhai University."

"So, you are older than Dongsheng?"

"Yeah, about two years older."

"Then you still call him teacher?"

"'The wisest man is the teacher', haha..."

Jiang Yunmei laughed it off, but noticed that the other party was staring at her intently for some reason. She couldn't help swallowing and felt a little nervous.

"I have a suggestion... no, I should say a request."

The woman's attitude and tone were very gentle, and she used a negotiating tone, but Jiang Yunmei always had an inexplicable feeling of guilt.

"——Before dinner, were you whispering to Dongsheng?"

An Zhizhen said.

"I think it was a 'private call' achieved through some kind of forbidden spell, which is difficult for others to detect. Even my spiritual sense could not sense it, so I had to observe it with my naked eyes."

...The little secret within this team has been discovered.

Jiang Yunmei couldn't help but look at Cen Dongsheng.

"Uh, I forgot. I didn't have time to tell you before. This is the use of Yun Mei's supernatural power that she just mastered some time ago..."

The man quickly explained.

"No, it's okay. You don't have to think too much about it. I just think this ability is very convenient and really enviable. If every combat team of the Super Working Committee can have such a person as a command tower, control center and information exchange center, the success rate and survival rate can be greatly improved."

"This...I'm afraid it's difficult."

Cen Dongsheng sighed.

"The source of 'Heavenly Ears' is Yun Mei's own curse..."

"I know that the value of high-level curses is irreplaceable. But we can find a way to research alternative methods. My goal for the time being is to overcome the obstacle of 'modern electronic equipment cannot be used to communicate in the haunted house space'. In this way, the plan to clear the haunted house in the jurisdiction can be slowly promoted, which will be a great advantage."

Jiang Yunmei watched as the two of them suddenly started talking about something that seemed serious. While she was distracted, she heard An Zhizhen say to her again:

“If I could, I would like to join you and experience this connection for myself.”

"I'm counting on you, Yunmei." said Cen Dongsheng.

Even if you didn't say anything, could I still refuse? Teacher Cen is really... Jiang Yunmei sighed secretly in her heart.

"...Of course no problem."

*
"Oh, this is what 'telepathic communication' feels like."

An Zhizhen slowly opened her deep eyes, as if thinking about something.

"This feels really... intimate and convenient."

“Not to that extent.”

But it will be realized soon, Cen Dongsheng thought, just wait patiently for Jiang Yunmei's "Six Unhindered Supernatural Powers" to develop into the next stage of "telepathy".

"It's more like the secret communication in martial arts novels."

"But this communication method that makes sounds inside people's ears can easily bring people closer together. Hearing the pleasant voice of someone close to you every day is like massaging your brain. Wouldn't you feel excited?"

"This, this..."

Jiang Yunmei looked at the woman's tone, while Teacher Cen was scratching his head, watching the two of them seamlessly switch from discussing serious matters to being jealous, so smoothly that it was scary...

She felt that the couple's train of thought was really not simple.

I can't stay here any longer, otherwise the war might break out. I have to run away quickly.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Cen, Ms. An, I'm still a little worried about Yutang, so I want to go check on her first..."

Jiang Yunmei kept smiling and stood up to leave.

"Okay, go ahead."

……

After the two left, An Zhizhen was the only one left with Cen Dongsheng.

"Today's dinner ended in a bad mood?"

The elder sister smiled.

"Will it affect your next actions?"

"I believe they are all sensible people who will not put personal feelings above work." Cen Dongsheng replied, "However, Song Yutang's behavior tonight is indeed a bit strange. I will find a chance to have a good chat with her."

"Well, it's good that you keep it in mind. Also, don't forget that our date is not over yet."

“…Not over yet?”

"Yeah, it can't be that just meeting once is enough, right? The next thing is business. My subordinates will come to this city tomorrow. Since you happen to be here, come with me to meet them."

"I see."

After thinking for a moment, Cen Dongsheng nodded in agreement.

(End of this chapter)