I Became a Medical Genius in the 80s

Chapter 379: Chapter 378: Almost Scared to Tears

Zheng Lulu heard that Beisitian wasn’t home yesterday, and a hint of realization appeared in her eyes, which flickered slightly before she lowered her gaze.

Seeing this, Beisitian had a sense of understanding and left after saying a couple of words to Zhou Yunxia.

Zhou Yunxia escorted her to the door and watched Beisitian enter her house before going back in. Once inside, she scooped a bowl of porridge for the old lady and said with a smile, ”This young wife is really pretty. I’ve seen her husband; he’s quite dashing. They’re such a well-matched couple! But why is there no elder around these two young people?”

The old lady took a sip of the porridge and said, ”It’s good for young folks to venture out on their own. Staying by the elders’ side at home isn’t always a good thing.”

Zhou Yunxia chuckled, ”This young wife is also considerate. Yesterday, I just nodded at her from across the street, and today she came over to see us. She’s quite attentive. Lulu, what are you doing? Why aren’t you talking?”

Zheng Lulu, sitting on the side, raised her head upon hearing this and said, ”Sister-in-law, are you familiar with that family? Don’t they know it’s a haunted house?”

Zhou Yunxia shot her a glance, ”What haunted house? People are just talking nonsense. I live right next door and have never heard any ghost crying!”

Zheng Lulu pursed her lips, thinking, of course, you wouldn’t hear it. How could they let you hear it?

”But it’s odd. Such a nice courtyard next door has had several families move in and out, never staying long. I hope this family stays a bit longer; otherwise, it’s awkward having an empty house next to it, lacking life.” Zhou Yunxia collected the old lady’s porridge bowl and went out to wash them.

Zheng Lulu pouted with a rather dismissive look on her face.

Beisitian didn’t leave the house all day. Even at night, she purposely wandered outside before returning, and the lights stayed on until nine or ten o’clock before they went out.

The lights were out, but she didn’t sleep. Beisitian didn’t know why the girl pretended to be a ghost to scare people, but it would definitely cause significant trouble for others.

In the middle of the night, Beisitian listened closely and indeed heard a slight noise. She silently hid in the east wing room, making no sound at all.

The ’female ghost,’ just like the night before, stood under the Chinese toon tree and started to throw the white silk upwards. If someone saw it at this moment, they could be scared to death.

She tied the white silk around her waist, then kicked over the stool, her head drooping down. However, this time, after waiting for a long time, there was still no movement.

She had no choice but to untie the white silk from her waist, lightly landing on the ground, preparing to set up the stool again for another attempt. Little did she know that in the moment she bent down, she caught a glimpse of a white shadow out of the corner of her eye. She suddenly turned her head and saw a woman with disheveled hair, dressed in all white, standing silently behind her!

The moonlight spilled into the yard, adding a chilly atmosphere to the scene.

Zheng Lulu’s heart tightened, and she trembled, opening her mouth to scream, ”A ghost!!!”

Beisitian: ”...” Such a timid person, yet daring to scare others.

Worried that Zheng Lulu would frighten others, Beisitian quickly covered her mouth, gently smeared something under her nose, and Zheng Lulu’s body instantly became as soft as cotton, completely devoid of strength, allowing Beisitian to drag her into the house.

Beisitian placed Zheng Lulu on the bed in the east room, seeing her staring at her intently, and couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, ”Why are you staring at me?”

”How dare you pretend to be a ghost and scare people!” Zheng Lulu’s eyes filled with tears, nearly crying from fright.

Beisitian was both amused and annoyed. This girl was truly forgetful, quickly regrouping and turning the tables with such righteous indignation.

Beisitian took out the white silk, letting it drop onto her with a release of her hand, ”I’m pretending to be a ghost to scare people?”

Seeing the white silk, Zheng Lulu’s eyes wavered, rendering her speechless.

”Well, why are you pretending to be a ghost in my courtyard?” Beisitian stood by the bed, looking down at her.

Zheng Lulu clamped her mouth shut, eventually even closing her eyes, clearly intending not to speak.

”Not going to speak, huh? Do you believe I’ll throw you out onto the street? In your current state, if you sleep outside for a night, I can’t guarantee what might happen!” Beisitian threatened calmly.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Lulu immediately widened her eyes. She felt something was wrong just now—her body was completely powerless, yet her mind was crystal clear. If she were really thrown out on the street, with so many delinquents prowling at night...

Zheng Lulu felt a wave of fear, speaking harshly but timidly, ”What did you do to me?”

”If you don’t speak, I’ll do even more to you!” Beisitian wouldn’t answer her.

”You...” Seeing Beisitian’s indifferent expression, so different from her daytime friendliness, Zheng Lulu felt this person was two-faced, making her both angry and afraid she’d really be thrown out.

Zheng Lulu snorted, ”Who told you to buy this courtyard!”

Beisitian raised an eyebrow, because of this courtyard?

”I bought this courtyard with money. What’s it got to do with you?” Beisitian sneered.

”This courtyard... it was originally my family’s!” As soon as Zheng Lulu said this, she couldn’t hold back anymore, and tears burst out of her eyes.

Now it was Beisitian’s turn to be surprised. This courtyard was Zheng Lulu’s family home?

”It used to be your family’s, but since it has been sold, it has nothing to do with your family anymore!” Beisitian frowned; she could be sure Luo Xudong had bought it through proper procedures.

Zheng Lulu whispered, unable to speak, though it was indeed her grandfather who actively sold it at the time. But back then, there was no choice but to sell it; otherwise, the whole family wouldn’t have survived. Even so, her grandfather fell ill on the way to escape and died.

This courtyard was her grandfather’s greatest yearning. He had fallen ill right after buying it; otherwise, he wouldn’t have died on the road.

Although she was young, Zheng Lulu had harbored resentment about this for a long time. She had even more grievances about the people who moved into this courtyard.

Under Beisitian’s coercion and temptation, Zheng Lulu finally spoke, her voice a bit choked, yet she showed no grievance, for she didn’t need anyone’s sympathy.

”But at the time, the sale was voluntary on both sides, regardless of the reasons.” Beisitian said lightly.

It’s not that she lacked sympathy, but Zheng Lulu, using just this reason, had repeatedly frightened others, likely causing severe psychological shadows, as certain things are different when witnessed firsthand!

Zheng Lulu had no words to say. Didn’t she know this? Yet whenever she thought of her grandfather’s death, her brother’s disappearance, her grandmother’s tragic death, she couldn’t get over it, always feeling that everything started with selling the house.

”What do you plan to do with me, send me to the police station?” Zheng Lulu, like a frosted eggplant, wilted despite her lips refusing to soften.

Beisitian slightly lowered her head and said, ”If I hadn’t appeared in front of you today, you would think I’m a ghost. So how many days would you have nightmares?”