Chapter 69: The Collapse of the Destined One, and the Thoughtful Youngest Child

Chapter 69 - The Collapse of the Destined One, and the Thoughtful Youngest Child Note: Don't Forget to join my Patreon.com/flokixy to get access to +70 Advance Chapters or unlock the full story from the shop support so I can bring more Chapters for you "Grandpa, could you explain the situation a bit more clearly? Otherwise, this explanation might be too much for Big Brother to handle!" Yao Yao rested her small hands on her chin, her big, sparkling eyes blinking innocently. She looked utterly adorable. However, the old man, existing as a spirit, couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sense of fear emanating from this little girl. It was like a mouse facing a cat—instinctively, he felt powerless to resist. The latter was afraid that the girl would follow through on her words. They still wanted to linger in the human world for a while longer and enjoy themselves. Thus, he spilled the beans, recounting the entire story from the beginning. Initially, when they learned that a living person—a couple, no less—had moved into the building, they were all curious. At first, they adhered to the unspoken rule of not intruding into others' spaces, merely observing the two from the hallway occasionally. In the past, the destined one had always been meticulous about his appearance. Even though he was in his early thirties, he exuded vitality and made a handsome pair with his girlfriend. The elderly residents of the building often praised them privately, calling it a good match, and frequently extended small kindnesses to the couple. For instance, they would remind him if he forgot to lock the door or left his keys behind. After the destined one's girlfriend finished work, they would turn on the motion-sensor lights in advance so he wouldn't stumble in the dark. But one day, while the destined one was away on a business trip, his girlfriend suddenly brought home a strange man. A single man and woman alone in a room—and behind the destined one's back, no less. This was clearly an affair in the making! And since most of the ghosts in the building were elderly spirits who loved nothing more than standing up for justice, how could they tolerate such sordid behavior? At that moment, they threw caution to the wind and disregarded the rules about not barging into others' homes. They burst in to catch the cheating pair in the act, and just as they expected, the two were already kissing passionately before even stepping inside. The old ghost trembled with emotion as he recounted, "It was intense! Your girlfriend seemed so gentle and refined on the surface, but behind your back, she was shameless!" "We knew you were a good kid, and we didn't want you to marry someone like that. We originally planned to deal with them directly." "But your girlfriend had some sort of talisman from the Daoist tradition, and we couldn't get close to her. Watching her continue to deceive you as if nothing had happened made us so anxious!" Then, someone came up with the idea: if they couldn't get near the destined one's girlfriend, they'd warn the destined one himself. "Afterward, we turned on the TV for you at night, giving you such obvious hints. Who would've thought you'd be such a fool and not react at all?" When the old ghost mentioned turning on the TV, Yao Yao grew curious and couldn't help but ask, "Grandpa, what exactly did you show Big Brother?" "What else? The usual dramas about Qing and Lian—the one where the wicked woman poisons the man who sells steamed buns." Yao Yao had never watched TV, so she didn't know what he meant, but the destined one certainly did! However, who wouldn't be terrified waking up to a TV blaring in the middle of the night? No one would have paid attention to what was actually playing on the screen. After answering Yao Yao's question, the old ghost continued talking nonstop. "Finally, with no other options, we resorted to entering his dreams to give him hints." Since they had all died normal deaths without any lingering resentment or supernatural powers, they couldn't easily communicate with the destined one through dreams. But being the kind-hearted souls they were, they persisted—repeatedly entering his dreams and combining their efforts with the TV hints to drive the message home. As a result, they managed to drive the woman away, but the destined one still hadn't realized the problem. He kept calling her, begging her to come back, which only infuriated the ghosts further. Their frustration reached its peak, and they began cursing him daily. Only then did the destined one realize that his symptoms of tinnitus, which had returned after a period of recovery, coincided with his attempts to reconcile with his girlfriend. Connecting the dots, he was completely stunned. He had never imagined it would be like this. He had assumed it was evil spirits haunting him, but it turned out to be a group of well-meaning elderly ghosts trying to warn him. And here he was, pathetically pleading for his girlfriend's forgiveness, constantly reflecting on whether he had done something wrong, when in reality, it was because she felt guilty about cheating on him. How laughable it was that he had been planning their wedding, dreaming of giving her an unforgettable ceremony. At that moment, the stark contrast between his expectations and reality hit him hard. The destined one laughed. And as he laughed, tears began streaming down his face. This left the elderly ghosts in the room feeling awkward—they had rarely seen the young man cry like this. Some of the kind-hearted elderly women couldn't help but console him. "Xiao Fan, there's no need to cry over this. There are plenty of fish in the sea!" "Yes, yes! We've all seen how excellent you are. You'll meet a better girl in the future. That woman isn't worth it." "If you're having trouble finding someone, don't worry! Granny will go home and haunt my son, asking him to find a suitable girl for you to meet!" The elderly women began chattering away, with some even suggesting arranging blind dates for the destined one. Seeing their earnest yet amusing attempts to comfort him, the destined one gradually calmed down. Yes, it wasn't his fault. Why should he feel guilty? "There's no need for blind dates, but I still want to thank you. If it weren't for you, I'd still be in the dark." Though their methods of warning had been somewhat terrifying, it was far better than discovering his wife's infidelity after marriage. Afterward, he sincerely thanked the master for allowing him to see these elderly ghosts and hear their explanations. At this point, his initial fear of his ghostly neighbors had dissipated, replaced by a sense of familiarity with these well-meaning individuals. Upon hearing the destined one's gratitude, Yao Yao fell unusually silent. She knew that the woman wasn't his true destined partner. The latter would eventually pay the price for her promiscuity. After all, men rarely refused women who threw themselves at them—but they also rarely took responsibility afterward. Abandoning a man who truly loved her was ultimately the woman's tragedy as well. In the destined one's fate, his career was set to experience a major breakthrough in the next two years, during which time he would meet his true destined partner—a relationship where both would cherish each other deeply. These thoughts Yao Yao kept to herself, knowing that what the destined one needed now wasn't advice but a peaceful environment. This time, unlike previous sessions, the livestream ended unusually quietly. With the destined one's conversation with the ghosts inaudible to the audience, the viewers were left thoroughly confused. [Wait, what exactly happened in the end?] [I thought there was an evil spirit haunting him. Why was he laughing and crying? But we couldn't hear anything—it's driving me crazy!] In response to these questions, Yao Yao simply said, "It's a private matter, resolved privately. Please don't ask further." Her attitude was something the viewers had never seen before. Precisely because of this, they held back from pressing for answers. [Alright, alright. Since it's over, let's not dwell on it anymore.] [Let's quickly move on to the next big victim—I can't wait!] Though this session had been unsatisfying, the viewers quickly adjusted and called for the next participant. Seeing this, Yao Yao breathed a sigh of relief. After all, if these matters were revealed, the destined one might face ridicule. But he hadn't done anything wrong—he shouldn't have to endure that. What Yao Yao could do was shield him from potential gossip and ensure his real life remained undisturbed. "Alright, let's invite our final destined one." Following the viewers' suggestions, she smoothly shifted the topic. As it was the last participant, anticipation ran high—after all, the finale was always expected to be the most exciting. Amidst the cheers and anticipation, the final destined one was successfully drawn. But when Yao Yao connected and saw the participant's face, her expression abruptly changed.