Chapter 57 - Earn money [OW]

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30 more chapters and we are done with this novel, yasss~~ That's about 4 months folks <3 <3 <3

Su Ling set his line in Do Not Disturb mode for unknown numbers. Then he plunged into the soft pillow and rubbed his face against it.

Gu Liheng rubbed his fluffy hair lightly and said, "This doesn’t sound right. You sleep more for a while, and I will check what happened."

"Doesn’t sound right?" Su Ling turned his head to look at Gu Liheng.

Gu Liheng leaned against the head of the bed, and expressionlessly looked at the holographic screen from his bracelet; he seemed serious. That got Su Ling to sober up right away. He got up and looked at the holographic screen as well.

Gu Liheng glanced at Su Ling and pulled the collar of his pajamas higher. His voice was deep as he said, "Don't catch a cold."

Su Ling raised his eyebrows and lowered his head. Then he obediently buttoned up his pajamas.

"This is the statement from the Imperial Military Hospital’s official website," Gu Liheng retracted his gaze and pointed to the holographic screen. "There is no mention of Xian Mo Yu’s owner."

Su Ling read out the paragraph in a low voice, "After Marshal Manton's condition improved, many people asked if there is a new treatment found. The answer is yes, and it’s the Grade S spiritual plant Xian Mo Yu discovered recently. Its raw materials can remove dark matter particles and treat the damage caused by the particles. The research institute is currently researching on recreating the cure artificially so everyone can rest assured."

After Su Ling finished reading, Gu Liheng gave him an analysis, "In order to protect your safety, your information should not be disclosed unless it cannot be concealed. The current situation is very unreasonable. The military should not make such a major mistake."

Only then Su Ling realized and said, "Oh yeah! Being woken up all of a sudden, I didn’t think about that earlier. When I registered Xian Mo Yu before, my information was hidden, so there’s no reason why I suddenly get exposed now."

Gu Liheng: "The worst possibility is that there is a problem with the military personnel. I don't trust your security with them. How about I get the Snow Leopard..."

As Gu Liheng was talking, Su Ling's bracelet rang. He took a glance at it and told Gu Liheng, "It's the Chief of Security department." He turned on the speaker and said hello, "Chief Li."

Chief Li's voice was calm, and his speaking style was straightforward, "The news that you are Xian Mo Yu’s owner has spread online. After investigation, it is related to your classmate Zhao Qi."

Su Ling was surprised by the information, "Zhao Qi?"

Chief Li: "Yes, my people are interrogating him. How is your relationship with him? Is he a threat to your personal safety?"

Su Ling: "Our relationship is not good. As for personal safety," he glanced at Gu Liheng subconsciously before continuing, "I know he doesn't like me, but whether this dislike will prompt him to hurt me, I'm not sure."

Chief Li: "Okay, I will update you when the interrogation result comes out. Don't worry, we will ensure your safety."

Su Ling: "Thank you."

...

Zhao Family

Zhao Qi's face turned pale, and his lips trembling slightly as he looked at the two Alpha police officers with a cold expression in front of him.

The police officer circled several replies he posted anonymously on the Internet and asked, "How did you get the photos of Su Ling staying in the association and also the military department going to the association at night?"

In his anonymous replies, Zhao Qi revealed that Xian Mo Yu’s owner is Su Ling. It is precisely because of the two photos he attached in his reply that most netizens believed his words, and the news spread quickly online.

The officer clicked on the second photo, "This angle is completely different from the picture in the
previous news report. Did you get someone to monitor him? Why monitor him?"

Zhao Qi bit his lower lip. He wanted to tell the truth, but he didn't dare. After the birthday party that day, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Su Ling doesn’t look right. He suspected that Su Ling is in the same situation as him, except that he reborn in his own body while Su Ling has changed into another person. He wanted to know if his suspicion is right, and also how much Su Ling knew about the future, so he asked someone to follow Su Ling. But he can't say that because his own experience is also unbelievable as well, and he doesn't want to be treated as an abnormal person.

Zhao Qi woke up very early this morning due to insomnia and saw the news about Xian Mo Yu. Many netizens were trying to guess who the owner is. When he saw someone saying, ‘In order to protect the owner, his/her identity will definitely not disclose to the public,’ he immediately thought of Su Ling.

Su Ling is the most suspicious person, regardless of whether he is the owner or not. As long as he can make people believe that Su Ling is, then Su Ling will be in danger. If he is not the real owner, at least Su Ling will be deemed trying to get famous when the truth is revealed. Everything was developing according to his expectations, and he was happy to see the rumors circling on the Internet, but he did not expect that someone from the military will come to find him.

How could Su Ling be so lucky!

This fact caused Zhao Qi to think that Su Ling really knows about the future, even more than he did. That’s why he could find so many precious spiritual plants and can get to know Gu Liheng before him. Zhao Qi knows very well that even if he denies the police officer’s accusation, he will be found out quickly, so he confessed with a crying tone in his voice, "Yes, I asked someone to monitor him. I was only jealous, and I didn't think to do anything bad."

The police officer's tone was as cold as his expression, "Jealous?"

"Yes," Zhao Qi nodded, "Su Ling used to be very silent and timid, but suddenly became brilliant. And he managed to get together with President Gu. Before this, at Madam Gu's birthday party, he was in the limelight and stole all the attention from me. I am very envious of him."

He glanced at the two officers before adding, "I just want to know why he changed so much. I am jealous of him, and I want to learn from him to become better."

However, to Zhao Qi’s disappointment, the officers remained motionless and were not curious about Su Ling's changes at all.

Police Officer: "Your actions have seriously violated the privacy of a citizen and are potentially dangerous. This is a penalty ticket. Keep a safe distance from Su Ling within one year."

Zhao Qi bit his lower lip and nodded honestly. After they left, he grabbed the pillow on the sofa and flung it to the ground. Why did he(ZQ) get reborn? Isn’t it so that he has a chance to retaliate against the people from his past? Why is there a Su Ling in this lifetime?!

"Qi Qi," Zhao Qing walked in, picked up the pillow, and patted him at the back. Then he sat beside him with a calm face, "You are too foolish, are you still thinking to cause trouble for Su Ling?"

Zhao Qi raised his voice, "Brother, there is definitely something wrong with him! How can a person change so much?!"

Zhao Qing: "What if there is? Did he give you any trouble? Or did he troubled our Zhao family? What does this have to do with us?"

"But..." Zhao Qi was stunned, his expression dazed.

Zhao Qing sighed and patted his face, "Look at you. You always think about what other people do. You are not living well yourself."

...

After the call, Su Ling said to Gu Liheng, "It has nothing to do with the military department, no need to call someone."

Gu Liheng nodded, his gaze fell on his face with a focused look, so Su Ling touched his face and asked, "What's the matter?"

"I remember," Gu Liheng paused, "When we first met, you asked if I knew Zhao Qi."

Su Ling immediately remembered the same scene. That was when he saw Gu Liheng signing his name on the contract. He was so surprised because Gu Liheng has the same name as his male god in the novel. Caught off guard and also wanted to confirm male god’s identity, he blurted out that question.

"En, I did," he lightly squeezed his fingers, "I have a bad relationship with him, and you rich families always know each other, so I'm afraid that you have a good relationship with him."

Gu Liheng: "It's no wonder you breathed a sigh of relief at the time," his jaw stretched slightly. "You had a bad relationship because both of you liked Xiào Rui?"

Su Ling's eyes widened, "You acted so serious just to ask this question?" He was shocked by his expression earlier, thinking that male god is doubting his identity. Turns out he was only jealous!

Gu Liheng hugged him, "Sorry, I won't ask, don't be angry. I just regret that I didn't know you earlier. I want to have more of you, including your first relationship." He hoped that all of the young man’s life experiences belonged to him.

As soon as Gu Liheng said that, the body’s owner's confession cards appeared in Su Ling's mind. He was very helpless about this because he couldn't refute this matter, nor could he deny the feelings of the other Su Ling. Regardless, Su Ling kissed Gu Liheng on his cheek, "I'm not angry. But if you really did question my feelings, I will be angrier than this."

"No!" Gu Liheng let go of Su Ling and looked at him very seriously, "Absolutely not. No Alpha is luckier than me, to be able to feel deeply loved." The young man's feelings were straightforward and passionate, and he loves it to his bones.

Su Ling's eyes curved up, and he threw himself on his male god. Then he placed his hand on his shoulder, "This is the best compliment I've heard. I'm a super qualified boyfriend, right?"

"You are." Gu Liheng rubbed his head, "I'm not good enough."

Su Ling poked him in the face and laughed, "No, you are fine. You have to trust my eyes."

A smile appeared in Gu Liheng's eyes, and the corners of his mouth were raised slightly. Su Ling leaned closer to tell him, "You smiled."

Gu Liheng was stunned to hear that, then he smiled deeper, "I'm very happy."

Su Ling was happy as well, "When the research is over, can I go to see your doctor with you?"

"Alright." Gu Liheng nodded.

After the two of them had breakfast, Su Ling received a call from the director of the Imperial Science program again. He said, "Xian Mo Yu has always only existed in the legend. I hope you and the spiritual plant can be on our show and let the audience know more about Xian Mo Yu."

Su Ling knows very well that the main character is Xian Mo Yu, and he is just a passerby, so he replied, "Grade S spiritual plant has its own thoughts. I have to ask its opinions before giving you an answer."

"Alright, and the appearance fee is open for discussion. Please give me a reply if you have the decision. If you can join us, I will have to schedule your show so that it can go on air as soon as possible."

Su Ling: "Okay."

He explained the situation to Gu Liheng, and the two went to the spiritual plant room. Su Ling lightly squeezed the root that came to entangle his hand and told it about the program, "Are you interested?"

Xian Mo Yu didn't reply right away but showed a close-up picture in his mind: a star coin symbol.

Su Ling: "...There is an appearance fee, which should not be low."

"Hahaha~" Xian Mo Yu’s roots rubbed against Lóng Mo Téng as it communicated with its little friend, "I can make money and raise my son!"

Lóng Mo Téng: "Idiot! Didn't you give him your poison and let him sell it?"

Xian Mo Yu made a big crying expression, "It is illegal to murder, and the poison does not worth any money. I give it to my son every day. I found out a few days ago that he had saved it and didn't sell any[1]."

"Stop your worthless crying," Lóng Mo Téng, "just go on the show and earn money ba."

The roots standing next to Su Ling moved up and down.

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[1] Which means SL can’t make use of its black liquid, it’s illegal to kill people lol. And despite XMY gave raw materials to SL, SL didn’t sell it so it didn’t manage to earn any money for SL.