1139 [Bonus chapter] Magic!
"But as I said, get used to it. Just remember that there are more people around when you see me even if you can't see them. I'm never alone," said Ru. "And don't blame them. It wasn't their intention to scare you. They are used to walking without any sound. Haven't you noticed yet? You won't hear the sound of my uncle walking too." Ru pushed the beer towards him, "Here. Drink and feel better."
"Thank you," said Hyson as he sipped on the cold beer and actually felt a bit refreshed.
"Would you like to see magic?" asked Ru strangely.
"Magic? Sure."
Ru raised his hand and clicked his fingers. Instantly, there were thousands of fairy lights that lit up around them and above them. Hyson looked at this magic trick and his heart settled down. This magic trick worked very well. Especially since the lights were so beautiful.
"Like it?"
"I like it," answered Hyson.
"Good," said Ru. "Now, you can see clearly."
Hyson paused for a moment and then asked, "Did you do it?"
"No," replied Ru. "These lights had been here already. And originally, they were lit up. I turned them off."
"Why? They are so pretty."
"But I am not fond of lights," answered Ru honestly. "Besides, with these lights, the moon won't be as beautiful as before."
Hyson looked up at the sky and he nodded to himself. Indeed, there was a difference now.
Ru passed him the gloves saying, "Stop dawdling. Let's enjoy our late-night snack. It's been a while since I had spicy crayfish from the food street!"
"Oh," responded Hyson as he took the gloves and put them on. He opened the box of crayfish and the spicy smell hit him, awaking his taste buds. He was eager to eat some. He didn't think he was hungry after eating so many things at the engagement banquet but now, he felt very hungry. But seeing Ru drinking lemonade, he had a weird expression, "Tree Spirit, you won't try some beer?"
Ru shook his head, "Nah. Thank you but I'm fine with the lemonade."
"Really? I saw you working at the bar and I thought you'd be good at drinking," mentioned Hyson.
"You wanna have a battle? I won't lose the drinking game," answered Ru. "However, that doesn't mean I like drinking. I only like drinking my peach wine and that too occasionally. I like my lemonade a lot more."
"Okay," said Hyson as he peeled the crayfish and ate with gusto.
When he looked up, he found Ru peeling the crayfish in a leisurely manner but it looked very pleasing for some reason. The way he ate was even more elegant and looked like a cat.
"By the way, when are you gonna stop calling me tree spirit?"
Hyson smiled, "When I find a better name for you?"
"Why? Ru isn't a good name?"
"It's good. But I don't wanna call it."
"You're very picky," said Ru. "I have plenty of names. Do you want to pick one of them?"
"Plenty of names?" repeated Hyson.
Ru nodded, "Yeah. Why? Something wrong with that?"
"You don't think there is anything wrong with that?" asked Hyson. "Now, I'm even doubting if your name really is Ru."
Ru chuckled, "Relax. It's true that Ru isn't my full name but that's how everyone knows me. Should I reintroduce myself? Hi! I'm Ximen Ruxue! A pleasure to meet you!"
"Ximen Ruxue?" repeated Hyson slowly, thinking of something unknown.
"Don't say it louder. No one calls me by that name anyway."
"On what?"
"On different factors," replied Ru. "I'll give you two scenarios. You tell me after that if deception is "Don't you think that's a feminine name?" asked Hyson.
"What's wrong with a feminine name?" asked Ru.
Hyson pursed his lips and then shook his head, "There is nothing wrong with it. Sorry. I was thinking too much." He really had to give his mind some break and stop thinking so much about everything.
"You have a lot to think about tonight, kid!"
"Hey! You also keep calling me a kid. I'm not a kid." He was getting worked up at being called a kid by Ru again and again. Especially since the person in front of him didn't even look old enough to call or treat him like a kid.
"My bad! It's just that you're closer to my younger brother's age and since I raised him as a kid, I can't help thinking of you as one too." Ru's expression of accepting his wrong was sincere and Hyson could tell that what he said was true. And it suddenly made him feel a little better too.
"I suddenly don't like the feeling of being a kid even though I have always enjoyed it. It must be because we have a new kid in the family and I have lost my throne now."
"Wanna cry?"
Hyson shook his head, "No. What's there to cry about? I have come to accept that I am no longer the youngest baby in the family. I'll just get used to it with time." He suddenly paused as he stopped eating the crayfish too. He looked lost as he said, "But you are right. I do have a lot to think about tonight. You know what was really bothering me all this while?"
"Tell me about it."
"You really wanna know?" asked Hyson. "Aren't you tired of me talking?"
"I'm a very good listener. You'd be surprised," said Ru. "So, don't worry about it. Just say it. Sharing will help you."
Hyson didn't hesitate any more and told Ru honestly, "Actually, I was thinking about something Director Jade said to me after my rejection." Seeing Ru listening to him, he went on, "She said couldn't I just deceive her a little bit? I was wondering if I should have. Would it be worth it though? Deception. What do you think?"
"What do I think?" asked Ru. "That depends actually."
"On what?"
"On different factors," replied Ru. "I'll give you two scenarios. You tell me after that if deception is worth it or not."
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