Arriving in front of Xu Qian Qian's building apartment. Chu Nuan shifted her gaze to the ghost next to her. A black umbrella shields Xu Qian Qian from the burning sun. "Which floor?"
Xu Qian Qian looks at the nostalgic building, "fifth floor."
Nodding in acceptance, Chu Nuan swept a glance at Xie Luochen, Hong Wen, Lei Lin, and lastly, Blackie. "Be obedient." she ordered as Blackie stuck to her side.
Entering the elevator, their group moved to the side, as a child and mother entered behind them.
Pressing the button for the fifth floor, Hong Wen and Lei Lin took out their phones in boredom. Xie Luochen slightly rested his eyes, while Chu Nuan stared at the invisible Xu Qian Qian in the corner.
Suddenly, a young childish voice sounded from below. "Excuse me aunty, can I pet your dog?"
Startled by this sudden voice, Chu Nuan's sight landed on the boy staring brightly at her.
Is he talking to me? Chu Nuan thought as her lips twitched unconsciously.
"Call sister." Chu Nuan answered sulkily. This kid has to be joking, although she's at least a few millenniums old, appearance wise, she's still a budding flower. I definitely won't accept being called an aunty, she thought.
Hearing her words, the little boy stared at Chu Nuan in confusion. Then glanced at Blackie for a moment, before looking back at Chu Nuan. Opening his mouth, the little boy politely asked once again. "Aunty, may I pet this sister?"
"Phfff." The sound of restrained laughter echoed inside the elevator.
Hong Wen and Lei Lin turned the other way with shaking shoulders. While Xie Luochen's lips twitched uncontrollably, eyes still closed. Even Xu Qian Qian tried to stifle her laughter in the corner.
At this time the elevator reached the third floor, the mother and son's destination. Giving Chu Nuan an apologetic look, the mother pulled the boy hurriedly out of the elevator.
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Reaching the fifth floor, Xie Luochen opened the door to Xu Qian Qian's apartment with a key she hid under her floor mat.
Entering excitedly, Xu Qian Qian showed Chu Nuan and others around simply before settling them down on the sofa. "Sorry, I'm unable to provide you with anything to drink. If you like, feel free to take anything you prefer in the fridge."
Refusing politely, Hong Wen turned towards Chu Nuan's direction, "Envoy Chu, would you please tell us your plans? How will you help solve Xu Qian Qian's wish? Does it have anything to do with us being here?"
Different from the polite Hong Wen, Chu Nuan entered the kitchen to boil water for the tea leaves she found inside a cabinet. Ignoring his question, she patiently poured hot water into the teapot, letting the leaves steep for a moment before pouring into two cups.
Naturally sitting next to Xie Luochen, Chu Nuan placed one of the cups in front of him, while sipping from the other. Pretending not to notice the other three's gaze.
"None." she answered lazily. "I just wanted a place to rest."
"Then my revenge…?" Xu Qian Qian asked nervously.
"Don't worry." She said while placing the cup down gently. "I keep my promises."
Drumming her slender fingers on the wooden table, she commanded, "Hong Wen, I need paint, lots of red paint and white vinegar."
Although Hong Wen is a little curious at her order, he stood up from the sofa to head outside. Lei Lin jumped up to follow behind, "We'll be right back!"
Sending them away with her gaze, Chu Nuan's sight moved to the silent Blackie, "Come here." she ordered as her index finger curved inwards. As he arrived next to her feet, Chu Nuan picked him up from under his arms. Her lips move next to his ears as she whispered a few words to him.
The next moment, Blackie's ear flattened downwards. Large round eyes glistened with tears as he replied with a pitiful expression. "Your Honor, can I not?"
"What do you think?" Chu Nuan said, before throwing him towards the direction of the bathroom. "Remember to use newspapers."
Seeing Blackie leave with a dejected expression, she laughed lightly with a better mood. Reaching for her cup, a warm hand suddenly overlapping hers.
"What about me?" A deep voice sounded next to her. "What can I do?"
Stunned for a moment, Chu Nuan unconsciously covered her ear with a hand.
Peering at the man next to her, a sudden playful thought welled up. Using an index finger to lift his chin up. she sang with an oily voice, "beauty. You just need to serve by this Lord's side."
Her fingers slide downwards. "If you do well, this young Lord will reward you handsomely tonight." Reaching to a stop when it slipped to his chest.
Feeling the movement of her fingers, Xie Luochen shivered with unease. ".....scram...."
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With the help of everyone in gathering what she needed, Chu Nuan soon entered the bathroom alone with her items.
About an hour later....
"Ugh! What is this? So stinky!"
"Envoy Chu, I believe you created a dangerous weapon."
"I see, if I were the one…...I don't think I can live through this either."
"Hehehe, everyone, prepare for a spectacle of the century!"
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The next day.
Due to Hong Wen's request, the branch manager transferred Xiao Ming and Su Ya back to their regular workplace. Today is the first day in weeks where the two of them can casually return to work.
Today's Xiao Ming and Su Ya looked refreshed, their eyes missing the usual heaviness and black rings they have been experiencing these past few days. In order to congratulate themselves for their glorious return, they even bought themselves new clothing the day before.
Greeting fellow co-workers on their way to the building, the two of them were about to enter, when suddenly, the sky above them turned dark.
A blanket of unknown dark substances splashed all over their body.
"Ah!!"
"What is this? It stinks!"
"I got some in my mouth!"
Surprised by the sudden incident, fellow co-workers surround the area. Some took videos, some pointed and whispered, but none went to help them.
"Wow, what is that? So stinky." someone said.
"Could this be karma? I heard the woman that died some time ago is his girlfriend. Look how he can still act as if nothings wrong."
"Haha! So embarrassing."
"Su Ya's not a good person either, see how she's all stuck up normally. Look, she's like a drenched cat now."
Angered and embarrassed, a red face Xiao Ming wanted to erupt at the onlookers. Only to be splashed by another round of liquid. Looking up at the direction of the attack, Xiao Ming yelled crazily. "Who is it?! Who's the fucker that doesn't want to live! How dare you cover me in this disgusting liquid!"
"Dong!"
What answered Xiao Ming was a large bucket dropping onto his face.
"Ah! Xiao Ming!" Flustered as well as ashamed, Su Ya surveyed the crowd around them, hoping to find someone that will give them a helping hand. But unfortunately for the two, due to their usual flamboyant attitude toward others, no one wanted to help. Unable to bear the whisper and scorn of the onlooking crowd, she could only drag the staggering Xiao Ming away. Leaving behind muddy footprints of unknown substance.
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Third floor of the building.
Sounds of laughter echo around the room as six mischievous gazes happily send the Xiao-Su duo away.
"Hahaha!" Lei Lin laughed happily in Hong Wen's arms. "Look at how stupid they look."
"I see people filming them. I'm sure a video of them will show up online soon." Hong Wen added.
"Woof!" Barked Blackie, feeling proud.
Just as everyone excitedly converse, Xie Luochen asked Chu Nuan curiously, "So, what did we pour on them?"
Feeling a little proud with the result, Chu Nuan answered with a bright voice, "a combination of vinegar, paint, and dog shit."
Xie Luochen. "Ah?"
"This is one of my favorite techniques, I use it often in Hell when envoys owe me money.
The paint clings to the hair tightly, you'll have to shave your head if you want to remove the paint. While the combination of the vinegar and dog shit is just to give them a smelly sour smell. It sticks to the skin, so even if they wash their bodies a few times, the smell won't go away so easily. Basically becoming a walking toilet." Chu Nuan snickered merrily, remembering the faces of those crying envoys and ghosts.
"...."
Hearing this godly attack, Lei Lin's eyes sparkled in admiration. "Amazing!"
Petting Lei Lin's head hopelessly, Hong Wen's sight landed on the still dazed Xu Qian Qian.
"Thank you." Xu Qian Qian whispered as she turned from the window. Her red aura faded, turning back into a normal white. The glowing orb next to her glimmer in happiness.
"It's nothing much." Chu Nuan shrugged. "Next time don't be so reckless, if someone harms you, don't rush in. Death is not the worst a person can experience. Ruining them mentally and socially can torment them much more than a quick death. Got it?"
The mother and orb nodded gratefully. As though a burden was lifted from her, she whispered, "time to go son."
Xu Qian Qian turned to look at the orb gently. Let's go together." Saying so, she read out the numbers on the card in her hand, opening the gates to Hell.
She took a look at each one of them before turning to leave.
"She's gone…" Lei Lin said sadly, although it wasn't a long time, he did have fun talking with Xu Qian Qian.
Chu Nuan stood with her back facing the opened window, looking at the dejected Lei Lin. Mind thinking, but not processing.
A warm hand placed itself on her back, gently nudging her forward. "Come on"
Awoken from her thoughts to see everyone heading to the doorway, she glanced at the man next to her, before smiling with a nod.