Chapter 325: Chapter 325: Country Inn_1
In this classroom, a language lesson was underway. Dozens of young faces blinked their star-like radiant eyes, held their little hands behind their backs, lifted their heads to look at the teacher on the podium, chanting in a clear voice, an enchanting Tang poem.
Qi Xiaoxia stood at the classroom door, gazing at the slender, warm-smiling figure on the podium, with tears finally cascading uncontrollably down her cheeks.
After five years, she had finally seen her beloved younger sister once again.
However, they were now separated by life and death.
For two hours, Qi Xiaoxia meticulously observed her sister, Qi Xiaojuan.
She watched her giving the lecture, her catchy Mandarin resonating in the spacious and bright classroom. Orderly and neat chalk writings on the blackboard, with chalk dust noticeably dancing under the sunlight.
She observed her holding a textbook exiting the classroom, moving at a leisure pace towards the office. If a student greeted her on the way, she would nod and smile in response.
She saw her sitting in front of her office desk, beginning to correct homework with a red ballpoint pen. The sunlight fell onto her hair, coloring a few wisps of her hair golden.
She watched a younger male colleague handing over a steaming cup of jujube tea to her. His eyes were warm and gentle. Qi Xiaojuan slightly lowered her head, with a shy yet sweet smile on her lips.
Seeing Qi Xiaojuan’s genuine smile, Qi Xiaoxia’s own lips finally lifted into a smile.
She’s doing very well. That was the best thing that could happen for Qi Xiaoxia.
The two hours unconsciously slipped away and to Qi Xiaoxia, they felt merely as if they were a fleeting moment.
Qin Sisi walked up to Qi Xiaoxia, reminding her, "It is time, we should leave."
Qi Xiaoxia tearfully glances at her sister one more time, and without uttering a single word, turned around and followed Qin Sisi out.
It was her last wish to know that her sister was doing well, which brought her peace.
The Invisible Bubble only had a few minutes left, so Qin Sisi quickly left the Hope Primary School and found a secluded corner to stop.
Then, Qin Sisi turned to Qi Xiaoxia and said in a deep voice, "I’ve fulfilled your wish. It is time for you to fulfill your promise."
Qi Xiaoxia nodded, glanced back at the entrance of Hope Primary School and remarked emotionally, "I’m satisfied now. I couldn’t complete my education back then because I had to earn money, but now that my sister has become a teacher, it somehow compensates for my regrets."
Qin Sisi remained silent for a moment and said, "After you disappeared, Qi Xiaojuan lost her financial support. She managed to finish school with the help of some kind-hearted people. The tuition fees for a normal school were cheaper, so it became her only choice."
Qi Xiaoxia felt tears welling up in her eyes and choked out, "I know, she must have suffered a lot these years. Fortunately, her hardships have now turned into joy."
Qin Sisi didn’t say anything, quietly waiting for Qi Xiaoxia to say her final mental farewell.
Eventually, Qi Xiaoxia took a deep breath and said to Qin Sisi, "Alright, thank you for fulfilling my wish. I am now willing to offer my Soul Power to you."
Qin Sisi nodded and glanced at Ye You in her arms.
Ye You flicked his claw and produced the Spirit Conversion Bottle.
The snow-white Spirit Conversion Bottle flew out from Ye You’s hand, rotating slowly in front of Qi Xiaoxia, calling for the ghost who was ready to offer her Soul Power.
Qi Xiaoxia’s figure gradually faded to become a cloud of misty white smoke, slowly being absorbed into the Spirit Conversion Bottle.
Ye You immediately withdrew his claw, and the Spirit Conversion Bottle shot back into his hand and disappeared.
The effective time of the Invisible Bubble had reached its end, revealing Qin Sisi and Ye You’s figures to others’ sight once again.
The matters of Qi Xiaoxia and Qi Xiaojuan ended smoothly, Qin Sisi had no plans to linger around.
Qin Sisi went to a nearby shop to buy some things and casually asked about the buses heading to C City.
To her dismay, the shop owner told her that there were only two buses leaving for C City each day, one at ten in the morning and the other at four in the afternoon.
It was already past half-past four, so she had definitely missed it.
With no other choice, Qin Sisi then asked about nearby accommodation.
The shop owner told her that if she walked straight west to the edge of the village, there would be a family running an inn in their home, you could see the sign as soon as you approached.
Qin Sisi thanked the shop owner and followed the uneven mountain road to the west.
After about a few hundred meters, she indeed saw a household with a big sign hanging in front, marked "Lodging".
The door was open, so Qin Sisi walked straight in.
An elderly couple was doing chores in the yard. Upon seeing Qin Sisi, they warmly asked, "Miss, are you here for lodging, or do you need help with something?"
Qin Sisi politely replied, "To lodge."
Having a customer meant business, so the old couple was naturally happy.
In these remote rural areas, there weren’t many guests looking for lodging. The old couple just ran this business to earn a little extra money.
They had quite a large place and decent number of rooms. In addition to the suite in the middle of the house, there were six separate rooms.
The couple lived in the suite in the middle, while the other rooms were used for lodging guests.
The old lady led Qin Sisi to the easternmost room. Though it was barren of furniture, possessing only a bed and a table, it was cleaned nicely.
In such times and circumstances, Qin Sisi had no choice but to make do.
The old lady informed Qin Sisi about the option for meals and told her about the charges, suggesting that their services were highly cost-effective.
Qin Sisi told the old lady that she would be leaving the next morning and would have one dinner and one breakfast here, paying as per the rates mentioned by the old lady.
The old lady’s face bloomed with happiness, like a blossoming dahlia, as she went cheerfully to prepare dinner.
The dinner consisted of a typical countryside family meal. It was neither too delicious nor too difficult to consume.
After finishing her meal, Qin Sisi requested a plastic bag to pack some food for her cat.
The old couple exchanged hesitant glances.
Seeing their reluctance, Qin Sisi immediately offered to pay extra.
With that, the couple’s faces lit up again, happily presenting her with a plastic bag.
Qin Sisi filled the bag with some food, then picked up Ye You and went back to their room, placing the food in front of Ye You.
Though the food wasn’t to Ye You’s taste, he understood the circumstances and knew that he needed to keep his strength up, so he opened his mouth and finished the food Qin Sisi had prepared.
The night grew deeper, and when Qin Sisi was about to go to sleep, the old lady came especially to remind her to stay in her room during the night and not to leave, no matter what sounds she heard.
