An Unusual Life Beginning with Evil Spirits

Chapter 178 : ?

Volume 4: High School Arc - “I” Come to Find You~

"You, you… Xu Han, aren’t you going to say something? This guy always drinks like this, his body won’t be able to take it."

"I’m not anything to him, how could I control him!"

As soon as Xu Han heard that, her face instantly flushed red.

This was something everyone already knew, but she was still being stubborn.

Yet her guilty glance to the side immediately gave away her true feelings.

Xu Han never showed this kind of expression to outsiders.

She only did it in front of a few of us who were close to her.

Maybe… this was just Xu Han’s way?

Jiang Yulong heard those words, but instead of blushing, his old face wore a smug, gleeful grin, looking like a petty man who had gotten his way.

I was so annoyed that my teeth itched.

Damn it!

Back in the day, I was a good man too. Why didn’t any girl fall for me like this?

"Eat, eat, eat, everyone dig in."

After a moment, a few more dishes were served.

As players, everyone in this room regularly went through extreme training.

In the battles against monsters, the slightest mistake could cost us our lives.

Even though we couldn’t easily obtain power equal to that of the monsters… having more stamina meant a greater chance of survival.

So although none of us had bodybuilder physiques, our physical strength definitely wasn’t inferior to that of special forces soldiers.

Special forces soldiers relied on conviction.

We, on the other hand, relied on a desperate desire to stay alive.

So yeah, we could all eat.

But someone like me? There wasn’t a second one. Not that I dared to speak too absolutely.

After all… maybe someone really did exist who, like me, gained full control of a complete parasite?

At least from my point of view, without that kind of standard, no one could really compare to me.

We were eating and chatting.

Although there were only five people in the room, the atmosphere was still lively and cheerful.

The System had upgraded, and though each of us held a knot of anxiety deep in our hearts, at least for now… before that moment came, we could fully relax and enjoy ourselves.

Soon, the wine arrived.

I was only sixteen, but since there was no legal drinking age in China, naturally no one stopped me.

Lu Haochen… he was quite good at drinking too.

I really had no idea who had taught him.

Everyone’s glass was filled.

I had to say, this 24 year old Earth-Sealed Aged Cellar really had an aroma that soothed the soul.

The scent of the wine, mixed with the fragrance of rice, filled my nose all at once and instantly awakened the alcohol lover in me.

That kind of smell was almost irresistible.

Mm… indeed, both Zhang Yiwei and Liu Yunyan were people who enjoyed good wine.

"Yunyan, here’s to you. Congrats on clearing this game."

Just as I was savoring the wine aroma and about to take a sip, the usually quiet Lu Haochen suddenly spoke.

Instinctively, I looked up at him.

Today, Lu Haochen was dressed quite casually.

It felt like he had gone home to change before coming over.

It wasn't his school uniform; it was loungewear.

Light-colored linen pants with a loose fit, a white T-shirt underneath, and a loose jacket on top that seemed to be a set with the pants.

Looking at his face, it didn’t seem any different from usual, but there was an unmistakable trace of something off in his mood.

Did something happen… at school?

"Thanks."

Though I was thinking that, my hand didn’t hesitate.

I reached out to clink glasses with Lu Haochen and downed the two-shot glass in one gulp.

Instantly, a burning sensation surged up from my stomach.

A rich rice fragrance wrapped around my entire being.

"Tss~ good stuff."

As the Liu family’s young miss, I could easily buy good liquor like this.

But truth be told, I didn’t really enjoy drinking alone.

Even if I wanted to buy alcohol, I’d still have to ask Shao He and Liu Wanqian first.

If they didn’t let me buy it, how could I possibly drink it?

After the toast, Lu Haochen didn’t drink right away.

Instead, he just kept staring at me.

His slightly furrowed sword-like brows and that faintly heavy gaze made me feel uneasy.

Only after a while did he down his drink in one go and set his glass on the table.

I didn’t know whether he did it on purpose or not, but it felt like when he set the glass down, it knocked against the table.

That kind of feeling… was he angry?

Yet it also had a hint of restraint.

Was it restraint?

But his actions almost deliberately broadcasted "I’m angry," leaving me completely baffled.

With that doubt in my heart, I casually picked up the wine jug and refilled Lu Haochen’s glass.

After all, I hadn’t been to school the past two days.

Did something happen there?

Thinking that… I used the chance of pouring him more wine to casually ask a question.

"Lu Haochen, did something… happen at school today?"

When I said his name, a fleeting gleam flashed across his eyes, as if he was thinking about something.

But when I finished the sentence, his body froze slightly, his brows relaxed then furrowed again, and he answered:

"Nothing much. School’s the same as always. Bai Juanjuan misses you a lot. Tomorrow… will you be coming to class?"

Of course I was going to class tomorrow, but… what’s with that attitude of yours?

This time, Lu Haochen didn’t even look at me when he spoke.

He just stared at the wine glass in his hand and said it like that.

Why did it feel like… he was taking it out on me this time?

Tss~ I didn’t offend him, did I?

I carefully searched my memory, but still couldn’t think of anything I might’ve done to upset him.

Could it be…

Could it be that this guy was drunk?

No way, right?

With just this little bit of alcohol?

That shouldn’t be it…

I’ve drunk with him before.

This guy could definitely handle at least half a kilo without flinching.

I had this nagging feeling… like I actually knew what he was feeling right now, but I couldn’t recall why I knew.

Weird.

Forget it, I’ll stop thinking about it.

If he’s mad, then let him be mad.

We’re bros, a good round of drinks will smooth it over.

"Hey, Liu girl."

Just as I was still thinking about Lu Haochen, Jiang Yulong across the table suddenly asked me:

"How did you pull that off the other morning? You know, I saw the news when I got back and I was seriously freaked out. Wasn’t Wang Ding’s soul already in the Inner World? How did you make him walk out into the street and get himself killed?"

"Yulong! Everyone has their own privacy, why are you asking about that?"

Xu Han scolded him with a glare, then turned to me and said:

"Yunyan, don’t mind him. That guy just speaks without thinking. Every monster has its own unique ability. That was probably your special ability, right?"

I glanced back at Xu Han, just about to nod, when she suddenly raised a hand and said:

"Don’t say it. In Lucky Alliance, we’re not allowed to ask about each other’s monster abilities. A lot of times, those abilities are our last line of defense. If they get leaked, we could be targeted. Don’t forget—there are still those Death Coffin people watching us like hawks."

When Xu Han said that, her tone was serious.

I knew she meant well, so I nodded.

"I understand. Thank you."

"What’s with the politeness between us?"