Chapter 137 - 136: Getting Struck by Lightning Is Indeed Very Effective

Chapter 137: Chapter 136: Getting Struck by Lightning Is Indeed Very Effective

That evening, when Gu Qingyin came out of the bathroom, she saw Huo Yunjing float in through the window.

The moment he returned, the ghost latched onto her, hanging on for dear life. "Wifey..."

Gu Qingyin had been clung to so many times that she was completely used to it. While calmly doing her skincare, she asked, "Did you find it?"

"Mhm," Huo Yunjing said. "I went to three places. It took a bit longer because of the travel."

First, he went to Old Madam Huo’s villa, then to Huo Yunzheng’s residence, and finally to Gugu’s house—her parents’ place.

"The household god is being worshipped by Gugu’s parents."

Gu Qingyin’s gaze turned cold. ’It’s true what they say—not everyone is fit to be a parent.’

She could guess without even thinking that the young couple was using their own child as a bargaining chip for wealth.

Huo Yunjing continued, "I also dug up something else. Gugu’s parents had an arranged marriage with no real emotional foundation. They got married as soon as they were of legal age, had a child the following year, and then received large sums of money from Huo Yunyang and Old Madam Huo."

"It was supposedly a reward for having a child."

Huo Yunjing’s tone also held a hint of disbelief. "After that, the couple acted all lovey-dovey in public, but went their separate ways behind the scenes. The child... they haven’t looked after her for a single day."

Gu Qingyin was both furious and heartbroken after hearing this. ’What’s the difference between this and selling their own child?!’

Taking a deep breath, she asked, "What’s the deal with the household god?"

"They’re worshipping a White Immortal. I didn’t reveal myself, so it shouldn’t have noticed me." As Huo Yunjing spoke, his icy lips lingered on Gu Qingyin’s neck and shoulders, taking advantage of the moment.

Gu Qingyin turned and pushed him away, her gaze scrutinizing him.

Huo Yunjing stood properly on the floor, a picture of innocence. "What’s wrong?"

Gu Qingyin narrowed her eyes. "You... seem a little smarter? Whether in speech or in action, you don’t seem as goofy as before."

Huo Yunjing faltered for a moment. "Really? I hadn’t noticed."

Gu Qingyin mused, "Looks like getting struck by lightning is really effective. How about I give it a try on you tomorrow? Don’t worry, I’ll hold back."

The corner of Huo Yunjing’s mouth twitched. "No need to trouble yourself. I can recover on my own. It might be a little slower, but at least it’s safe."

Gu Qingyin sighed regretfully, her gaze fixed on him with a haunting look.

Huo Yunjing couldn’t take it anymore. He took a step back and said with a smile, "It’s getting late, you should get some rest." With that, his form gradually faded and he returned to the pendant.

Gu Qingyin turned back to her skincare, a flash of relief in her eyes.

’I managed to bluff my way through it this time, but I might not be so lucky next time. Getting intimate with a ghost... could it kill me? Besides, Huo Yunjing is really cold!’

Shaking her head, Gu Qingyin cast aside the useless thoughts and focused on the matter at hand.

’If I want Gugu’s voice to recover, a confrontation with the household god is inevitable. I can use the opportunity of taking Gugu home to probe the household god’s strength.’

Gu Qingyin had a good night’s sleep. She woke up at seven in the morning and meditated on the balcony in the sunlight for half an hour. After heading downstairs for breakfast, she left with Gugu and Mao Mao.

"To the amusement park," Gu Qingyin told the driver the address, then turned to Gugu with a smile. "Grandma’s taking you out to play today!"

Gugu’s eyes curved into crescents as she nodded repeatedly. She couldn’t sit still the whole way there, a smile never leaving her face. Her excitement was plain to see.

Mao Mao, who had the intelligence of a small child, saw how happy Gugu was and started jumping up and down as well.

Yun City had two large amusement parks, and they went to the newly built one. It was built with investment from the Huo Family, so Gu Qingyin was able to get a VIP card that let them skip the lines and enjoy everything to their hearts’ content.

The weather at the end of January was still a bit cold. For ease of movement, Gu Qingyin was dressed casually in cargo pants, combat boots, and a base-layer sweater, with a warm technical jacket over it all.

Gugu was bundled up much more warmly, dressed in a down jacket, scarf, hat, and gloves—the whole works.

Gu Qingyin had also thoughtfully brought a slightly thinner jacket, so Gugu could change out of her heavy clothes if she got too warm from playing.

For little girls, the merry-go-round is always the greatest love.

Gu Qingyin rode it with her three times, and when she got off, her legs felt like jelly. She found it incredible herself—she didn’t get seasick, carsick, or airsick, yet she was getting dizzy on a merry-go-round!

But a glance at Gugu showed she was not only fine but in even better spirits!

"Ah!" Gugu let out an excited cry, pulling Gu Qingyin and running forward.

Gu Qingyin looked up. Oh, it was the parade.

People were dancing and scattering flower petals on the float, and a crowd of cosplayers in cartoon character costumes followed behind. As far as the eye could see, they were all characters Gugu loved. No wonder she was so excited.

For the rest of the time, Gu Qingyin became a dedicated photographer, taking lots of pictures of Gugu. Of course, Mao Mao managed to get into every single shot.

After following the parade for a while, they passed the Ferris wheel, and Gugu looked at Gu Qingyin with shining eyes.

Of course, Gu Qingyin wouldn’t refuse. After getting off the Ferris wheel, they went to see a 5D animated movie. Then they rode the kids’ roller coaster, explored the magic castle, and after lunch, they enjoyed a few more attractions.

That night, Gu Qingyin and Gugu stayed at the hotel inside the park.

After having dinner at the hotel, the pair—one big, one small—went out to watch the fireworks. They spent the night in a Frozen-themed room, and the next day, after a special children’s breakfast provided by the hotel, Gu Qingyin prepared to take Gugu home.

As soon as they left the amusement park, Gugu’s mood began to plummet. When she realized she was going home, her little mouth formed a pout.

"Gugu doesn’t want to go home?" Gu Qingyin leaned in close and coaxed her softly, "But the New Year is coming up. I have to talk to your mom and dad first, so that I have a good reason to let you stay at Grandma’s house for the holiday."

Gugu’s eyes immediately widened, silently asking: *Really?!*

Gu Qingyin nodded with a gentle smile. Gugu immediately cheered silently, picking up Mao Mao and nuzzling him happily.

A child’s emotions are the most direct, and their perception of the world is incredibly sharp. She knew perfectly well who genuinely liked her and who was just putting on a show.

She naturally wanted to be close to those who were good to her, and she instinctively wanted to stay away from those who were not.

Gugu’s family also lived in a villa community. The location was a bit remote and the privacy wasn’t great, but the community’s security guards were quite responsible.

They registered at the gate and had to have their information verified with the homeowner.

Gugu’s family butler didn’t recognize Gu Qingyin, of course, but he recognized Gugu. After hearing Gugu make a couple of "ah" sounds, the butler let them in.

The car drove all the way to the front of Gugu’s family villa, where the butler was waiting at the door.

Gu Qingyin got out of the car, holding Gugu’s hand. Before the butler could speak, she asked, "Are Gugu’s parents home?"

The butler paused for a moment. "The Young Master and Young Mistress are not here."

Gu Qingyin nodded. "Alright, then I’ll go inside and wait for them." With that, she started walking inside, still holding Gugu’s hand.

The butler couldn’t very well stop her forcefully. The key was that he didn’t know Gu Qingyin’s identity and was afraid of offending someone he shouldn’t. He had no choice but to take out his phone and make a call.

Gu Qingyin showed no awareness that she was walking into someone else’s home. As soon as she was inside, she asked Gugu with a beaming smile, "Can you give Grandma a tour of your house?"