CHAPTER 15
(Past life)
Youya de:
My eyes witnessed the pain and suffering my mother went through. She laid there helpless, uttering a single phrase before death slowly took away her life.
"Youya de, my sweet girl, you shall live a life of nobleness and strength. I want you not to wither upon my demise. Take this hairpin and always wear it. It is said that anyone who holds this hairpin, good luck, would surely follow."
I holded her hands for the last time as she bestowed to me the hairpin. The lights of the lanterns went out and the bronze mirror fell to the ground reflecting her corpse.
"Mother! Do not leave me! Please I beg, please." I screamed.
(Present life)
Ling hun:
"Even if the hairpin is the talisman, I am not putting you through that harm Ling hun. I mean we saw what it was capable of." He said.
"Xiao Xu we have to at least give it a try okay?" I said.
"I am with you every step, but we would have to stop if things do get uncontrollable like by the antique shop." - Xiao Xu
(Ling hun phone rings)
"Hey Ling hun! Lang Shi here. Do you remember that lunch we were supposed to have? Well I have something better!"
"Lang Shi it is comforting to know that you think of me. So what is the better option?" I asked.
"Well, soon is my birthday and Shang planned on carrying me to the Jiaqi Resort. We would be staying there for a week and would like it if you and Xiao Xu could join."- Lang Shi.
Xiao Xu nodded his head up and down which I assumed was a "yes". I nodded back at him in dismay because I did not want to go! His eyebrows arched up creating a wrinkled effect on his forehead expressing his disagreement with my decision.
"Hello, is anyone there?"
"Yes Lang sh… Oh hi Shang how are you feeling… I mean… doing today?" I nervously asked.
"Can I speak with Xiao Xu?" he asked.
My eyes glanced at Xiao Xu and he slightly made movements with his mouth attempting to tell me something.
"Tell him I went to get dressed."- Xiao xu
"Huh? Tell him he is the best?" I asked.
"Is everything okay there?"- Shang
"Yes Shang, thank you for thinking about us. We would definitely come. We would talk later? Can you do me a favour and tell Lang Shi I said bye!?"- Ling hun
"Okay…then, tell Xiao Xu call me when he gets a chance."- Shang
"What is wrong with you?" I asked.
"Ling hun, Don't you want to enjoy a nice hotel with exotic food, spas, jacuzzi and more?" Xiao Xu chuckled and asked.
"I mean yeah but not with Shang and Lang shi."- Ling hun
"We would have to make it work then."- Xiao Xu
"We should research it."- Ling hun
"Hmm, Jiaqi Resort in Beijing."
"I think I found it! Not bad actually. Here is a description. The Jiaqi Resort was founded and owned by two brothers. They always had a passion to entertain guests and made sure they left smiling. These two brothers rose from poverty and managed to own several branches of the Resort across China. The Jiaqi Resort encourages business clients with their work-friendly ambience and also for vacation and family trip purposes. The unique architecture of this hotel is observed by many. The hourglass shaped hotel consists of 200 bedrooms, 5 swimming pools, 3 jacuzzis and 2 kitchens. The hotel is advanced with technology and its guests look forward to the night's sky where the hourglass lights up in different colours and displays different patterns."- Ling hun
"Let us see some reviews on the site." I said.
"The staff and customer service was 10/10, the food was 8.5/10 and the overall experience was 10/10. I 100% recommend this hotel to all those who love excitement, uniqueness and structure."
"To see the hourglass lit up in the night was magical. The way the colours bursted into fireworks or even how the fishes swam about. I would say apart from the overall experience, I would go to this hotel just for the hourglass design."
"This hotel was notorious for various forms of trafficking, the security and staff are involved I would say. During the hourglass light up display, most people are oblivious to knowing about the surrounding areas because of the attraction and become vulnerable."
"Xiao Xu, come have a look at this review." I sceptically said.
"Shang normally chooses the highest class of things, maybe we are just being paranoid." He slightly brushed off my concern.
"Xiao Xu this is a review which means that the person has experienced this. Recently a massive amount of girls went missing and nothing was dealt with." I exclaimed.
"Ling hun I think there is no need to be dramatic, let us just call Shang and confirm that we are going." He said.
"Okay sure! If it means one of us could probably be trafficked then sure that is absolutely no problem." I screamed.
(Xiao Xu phone rings)
"Xiao Xu, Lang Shi and I are ready to reserve the rooms for you both. How much do you need?"- Shang
"Let's make those two, I am sure Jin Hai and Ling yi ge would love to accompany us."- Xiao xu.
"Ling hun, do not worry I would be by your side 24/7 and there would be no need for you to be frightened." He said.
"I see you invited Jin Hai and Ling yi ge." I said.
"I think it is a great way for both of us to move on from our pasts with them."- Xiao Xu
"It would not be a problem for me, I have moved on from Jin Hai long back." I said as I crossed both hands.
"Then we have every right to tell him. How about we call him?" He asked.
"Hey… Jin Hai it's me Ling hun. I know we have not exactly ended on a good note but Xiao Xu here has something to make amends for what he did."
"Hi Jin Hai, I would admit ever since I got to know you I was completely a jerk to you. I plan to stop that in the future. In fact, to apologise for what I did at the opera, Ling hun and I would like to offer you a free stay at the Jiaqi Resort. You can carry Ling yi ge if you like. The stay is for an entire week."- Xiao Xu
"Xiao Xu, this is a bit much for an apology, don't you think?"- Jin Hai
"I would do anything to make it up to you, so do you think we can be friends?"- Xiao Xu
"I mean.. I guess I was a bit flirtatious with Ling Hun despite knowing you and her were together so I apologise as well."- Jin Hai
(Past life of Xiao Xu)
Xue Zan:
The brothel was filled with girls her brother had hired to appease the sensations of hopeless men.
The only girl I enjoyed watching from a far distance was her, the graceful river dancer.
"Xue Zan! I warn you one day you would spend the entire day just glancing upon Youya de! You are infatuated with her."- Xiong di
"You are jealous, you are not capable of courting a lady of that status. Luckily her brother, Fuchou, admire me for my dedicated work."- Xue Zan
Xiong di was furious at me that day. He punched me in the chest but I never left a scar on him because he was my best friend after all. In every lifetime I promised myself regardless of our fights and feuds we would always remain best friends.