Weird Cards: I've Become a Ghost

Upon hearing this...

Under Xiao He's subtle prompting, Fred first looked at Cai Peizhu with a sinister smile, and after a moment, he slowly gave a reply that was similar to the one he had given Li Yu.

"I think you already know the answer to this question."

Fred's words immediately made Cai Peizhu's mood sink.

Just like Li Yu before her, she was well aware of what her fate would be.

As for why I asked this question even though I already know...aren't all people like that?

However, unlike Li Yu's response, which was to directly agree to Silent Valley's offer of a hand, Cai Peizhu's answer was different. Instead, she said something else entirely.

Give me a day to think about it.

Upon hearing this, Fred narrowed his eyes, seemingly staring intently at Cai Peizhu with a cold gaze, but in reality, he was waiting for Xiao He's instructions from the shadows.

Not long after.

"good!"

Fred suddenly smiled and said, "I'll give you one day."

As soon as he finished speaking...

Fred didn't utter any threatening words, but instead, accompanied by low laughter, his figure gradually disappeared into the misty room.

Seeing this, Cai Peizhu, who was standing opposite, breathed a sigh of relief.

However, at the same time, the surrounding fog seemed to grow thicker and thicker until Cai Peizhu's vision went completely black. The next second...

Ding ding ding!

The alarm clock on the bedside table suddenly rang, and Cai Peizhu, who was lying in bed asleep, suddenly opened her slightly confused eyes.

As she quickly sat up, looking around at the familiar scene with unease, she felt a sense of doubt.

Is everything that just happened... really true?

Just then, as she reached out to turn off the ringing alarm clock, she glanced at the time on the clock and froze on the spot.

The alarm clock showed that it was only 1 a.m., not the 6 a.m. I had originally set it.

Strangely, she clearly remembered not setting an alarm for 1 a.m., which meant...

Thinking of this, Cai Peizhu stared intently at the time on the alarm clock, then immediately got out of bed, went to the window, and pulled open the curtains.

next second.

A completely dark scene suddenly came into view.

The alarm clock isn't broken.

It is indeed night now.

At this moment, Cai Peizhu, who had just drawn the curtains again and walked to the window with a slightly absent-minded expression, looked at the alarm clock on the bedside table and a thought popped into her mind.

It seems the other party really went to great lengths to remind me.

If Cai Peizhu is not mistaken, 1 a.m. tomorrow will be her deadline.

Thinking of this, Cai Peizhu quickly composed herself and calmed her slightly troubled thoughts.

After sitting silently on the bed for a long time, she suddenly got up and went to the bedside table. Then she bent down and put her hand into a narrow gap between the bed and the wall near the bedside table.

When Cai Peizhu pulled her hand back, she had a cell phone in her hand, a cell phone that should have been in "dormant" mode.

After turning on the phone, she immediately opened her contacts, found a familiar number, and dialed it.

As the beeping sound continued, the air around the room seemed to grow heavy, until... a deep voice came from the phone.

"Hey! What do you want so late at night?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Peizhu did not tell the other party about her experience that evening, but instead gave a brief and concise account.

"See you at the usual place tomorrow at 2:30 pm."

After saying that, Cai Peizhu ended the call without waiting for a reply.

Afterwards, she put the phone back in its hidden place and sat on the bed again, completely wide awake after tonight's experience.

After a moment, Cai Peizhu took a deep breath and muttered a few words to herself.

"Silent Valley..."

She thought that perhaps the time she had been waiting for had finally arrived.

......

the next day.

Cai Peizhu didn't know when she fell asleep and didn't get up until noon. Fortunately, she glanced at the alarm clock and realized that she hadn't missed the time she had arranged to meet her partner the night before.

This time, she went to the usual place to meet her business partner, Ian.

In order to secretly overthrow her father and seize control of the Guangjin Chamber of Commerce from him to prove her own abilities, Cai Peizhu secretly sought out many partners after making up her mind.

Ian was one of those people I met this time.

Moreover, Ian was also his most trusted partner.

The other partners joined her "pirate ship" more or less because of their own interests, but Ian was not.

Of course, this is not because Ian has taken a liking to Cai Peizhu.

It was Ian who approached Cai Peizhu and encouraged her to make this decision.

At the time, Ian didn't hide anything and directly stated that he and Cai Guangjin had an irreconcilable feud.

If that's the case, why would Ian help Cai Peizhu?

Thinking of this, Cai Peizhu couldn't help but recall the words Ian had said back then, words that she still remembers vividly to this day.

"I also want him to experience what it's like to be betrayed by his own people, especially his blood relatives."

......

Let's return to the present.

Before leaving home, Cai Peizhu made a special effort to disguise herself for the meeting. She tied her long hair into a low ponytail and wore a black hat without any markings to cover most of her hair.

Today she was wearing a gray casual outfit, and in order to avoid attracting the attention of acquaintances, she also applied some makeup to slightly change her appearance.

In fact, even without the "Silent Valley" incident, Tsai Pei-chu would always disguise herself when meeting with the two of them or with other partners.

She didn't know if her secret plans would be discovered by her father, who had never cared about her, but to make everything more discreet, she had to be even more careful.

At this moment, Cai Peizhu walked to the mirror and examined her new image.

She now looks more ordinary and blends into the crowd more easily without attracting attention.

Thinking of this, Cai Peizhu immediately pushed open the door and went out.

However, once outside on the street, Cai Peizhu did not walk cautiously, nor did she constantly look at the pedestrians and vehicles passing by like a thief.

Although she didn't want to be noticed by anyone, these unusual behaviors could very well backfire.

Despite this, she remained vigilant at all times.

She quickly crossed the crowded streets, deliberately choosing a more bustling route while avoiding the cameras.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, amidst the bustling crowd, she finally set her sights on the coffee shop in front of her.

This is the usual place she and her partner agreed to meet.

She then walked to the door of the coffee shop and slowly pushed it open.

As she stepped into the coffee shop, her gaze swept across the interior and she noticed a familiar figure sitting at a secluded table.

As for why there were so few customers in the store, it could be said that apart from that familiar figure, there were only the waiters at the counter and Cai Peizhu who had just walked in.

The reason is that this coffee shop is notorious for being expensive and having terrible coffee, but it looks nice, so usually only a few customers who want to try it out will come in.

At this moment, Cai Peizhu had already walked to the opposite side of her partner Ian and sat down.

"Tell me, what happened that you were in such a hurry to find me?"

As he spoke, Ian also looked up at Cai Peizhu.

As you can see, Ian is wearing sunglasses, with the frames and bangs covering most of his face, but you can still tell that he is very calm and composed.

Upon hearing this, Cai Peizhu recounted the events of the previous night in a low and steady voice.

After listening to Cai Peizhu's account, Ian lowered his head and thought for a while before calmly saying something.

What are you thinking?

Upon hearing this, Cai Peizhu looked at Ian and replied in a low and steady voice.

"I feel that their appearance is the opportunity we've been waiting for."

Ian nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing with Cai Peizhu's idea, but then he replied in the same low voice, "But have you considered what the consequences would be of getting involved with a strange force?"

The bizarre is certainly frightening, but what is even more frightening is the human heart.

The bizarre combined with human nature is not as simple as one plus one.

If it were a collaboration with the Night Demons' tamers, Ian might not have so many concerns, since the other party is at least considered "legitimate".

Even those who are not formally affiliated, such as members of a cult, at least know the origins of the other party.

However, joining a strange force that they had never heard of and that seemed to have just been established would undoubtedly bring them enormous risks.

However, after hearing Ian's concerns, Cai Pei's eyes remained as firm as ever as she said, "High risk means high reward."

"Moreover, you should also be well aware that the supernatural is already a trend, and only by mastering the power of the supernatural can one survive well in the future."

Upon hearing this, only Yin En remained silent in response to Cai Peizhu's words.

Seeing this, Cai Peizhu continued, "As you know, unless we get incredibly lucky and survive the bizarre attack and successfully integrate with the bizarre, we won't have a chance to join the Night Demon Division."

At this point, Cai Peizhu looked at the silent Ian and said something.

Do you think you're that lucky?

"As for the cultists, you know their ways of doing things. Even if it's absolutely necessary, it's best to stay away from them."

"And now, a new and strange force has chosen me, not only inviting me to join, but also willing to help me obtain the Guangjin Chamber of Commerce. All I have to give up is a portion of the Guangjin Chamber of Commerce's annual revenue."

Listening to Cai Peizhu's eloquent speech, Ian, who had been keeping his head down and silent, finally raised his head, his calm gaze behind his sunglasses fixed on Cai Peizhu.

After feeling Ian's gaze, Cai Peizhu also shut her mouth.

"It seems you've already thought this through."

Ian sighed softly.

"This meeting today was just to tell me your decision, right?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Peizhu did not deny it, but nodded silently.

Actually, she had already made up her mind last night.

Now that an opportunity has come knocking on her door, what reason would she have to let it slip away?

Cai Peizhu had figured it out: the reason the other party approached her was not because they were interested in her, but because they were interested in the Guangjin Chamber of Commerce that she was planning.

If I refuse them, they might cooperate with my three older brothers, and I'll probably be silenced by them.

As for why the other party came to find him first...

After thinking about it, Cai Peizhu realized that her plan had probably been discovered by the other party, so she wanted to "go with the flow".

As for why Tsai Pei-chu didn't just accept the invitation directly, but instead chose to consider it for a day.

If Cai Peizhu remembers correctly, the other party meant to help her obtain the Guangjin Chamber of Commerce, not for her to directly obtain it.

In other words, even if she joins this faction, she will only receive help from them.

Therefore, Cai Peizhu's previous plans must continue.

In that case, she would need the help of her most trusted and important partner, Ian.

At this point, Ian asked again, "Do you know how dangerous your idea is?"

Cai Peizhu nodded.

"It's extremely dangerous, but I'll say it again: high risk means..."

However, before Cai Peizhu could finish speaking, Ian interrupted her.

"Alright, that's enough."

Hearing this, Cai Peizhu, who had known Ian for so long, guessed what he was thinking and asked, "So... you agree?"

However, Ian remained silent in response to Tsai Pei-chu.

After a moment, Ian sighed helplessly and then nodded heavily.

Then, they silently gazed at each other, their eyes shining with determination. No words were needed, for their eyes alone conveyed their resolve.

But at that moment, Ian suddenly spoke.

"However, let me state one thing first: I know nothing about what happened last night or what faction you joined."

"All I know is that I'm just secretly plotting with you to bring down Cai Guangjin. After it's done, I'll leave. You... you understand what I mean, right?"

Hearing this, Cai Peizhu understood perfectly, so she nodded and replied solemnly.

"I understand."

Afterwards, they ended the meeting, and Cai Peizhu got up and left the coffee shop, disappearing into the crowd.

Ian, on the other hand, continued to sit in his original spot, enjoying the coffee he had made.

As an aside, what Cai Peizhu didn't know was that Ian was actually the owner of this coffee shop.

At this moment, after seeing Cai Peizhu leave, the waiter who had been silently wiping the cups at the counter also walked up to Ian and said something.

"Brother, what happened?"

"It's nothing, it's just that other strange forces have their eyes on the Guangjin Chamber of Commerce's business."