Chapter 679: Don

August 28, 2015.

The Ghost Festival is here again.

Ah~

Lin Chang'e let out a sigh.

She felt very bored.

The desert base was nothing but sand.

Of course, there were also many small animals.

For example, scorpions, lizards, and poisonous snakes.

Roasted scorpions taste great.

Lizard meat is awful, and as for whatever horned-belly snakes and rattlesnakes, they're getting less fun too.

She felt she was just like Aunt Shi locked behind the iron bars—both of them were imprisoned.

Only her cell was a bit bigger, while Aunt Shi's was a bit smaller.

Lin Chang'e, cheeks propped on her hands, sat squatting in the sand, lost in thought,

the black rattlesnake she was holding turned its head and bit her arm.

Lin Chang'e frowned and examined the wound on her arm.

The venom instantly began to flow from the wound.

Some of her blood had turned black.

Angrily, Lin Chang'e grabbed the rattlesnake's head and ripped off its fangs with two sharp cracks.

Then she flung it far away.

Maybe I should go play with Aunt Shi!

Uncle Shi has been locked up for almost a month already.

Uncle Shi has changed tremendously during this time.

When Lin Chang'e opened the small room's door and walked to the iron bars, she saw Aunt Shi sitting at the vanity, combing her hair.

Lin Feng, aside from restricting Uncle Shi's freedom, tried to satisfy his every other need.

Aunt Shi~

Lin Chang'e waved at Uncle Shi.

Uncle Shi turned his head, gave a small smile, and said, "Little Chang'e, you've come!?"

Lin Chang'e shrugged and said, "I'm so bored! Will you keep me company for a chat?"

Uncle Shi raised his orchid finger and said, "Just talking is boring—did you learn the flying needle technique I taught you a few days ago?"

Lin Chang'e shook her head. "It's really hard! I think I'd rather fight with my fists."

Saying that, she clenched her small fist and punched the iron bars.

Bang~

The cavern shuddered, and some sand fell down.

Uncle Shi shook his head and put on a pair of earrings for himself.

Then he stood up, wearing a red long dress in an ancient style.

He walked over to Lin Chang'e, spread his arms, turned once, and asked, "How do I look?"

Beautiful!

Lin Chang'e nodded honestly.

Aunt Shi really is getting more and more beautiful.

Before, she was like an airport; now she's a D.

Her skin also became whiter and finer.

I don't know who helped embroider this outfit, but it perfectly reproduces the original style and craftsmanship.

Uncle Shi unfolded his sleeves, smiling as he spoke. jj. br>

Lin Chang'e said, "The clothing's design was by Aunt Xiangxiang, and the embroidery was done by Aunt Yingqiu."

Uncle Shi sighed, "The women around your father are all talented—I'm really jealous."

"If I hadn't been a grandfather but a real man back then, I'd surely have achieved more than your father—don't you agree?"

Yes, yes!

Lin Chang'e nodded against her conscience.

Who made her get along so well with Aunt Shi, while her father dumped her here for so long!

"Today is the Ghost Festival!"

Uncle Shi said.

"What's up with the Ghost Festival?"

Lin Chang'e asked curiously.

Uncle Shi said, "Every year on this day I make offerings to my relatives; this custom has been kept for over a thousand years. Unfortunately now…"

Uncle Shi wore a gloomy expression.

Lin Chang'e remained silent.

Because she still didn't understand what the Ghost Festival was.

Uncle Shi then said, "Little Chang'e, could you do me a favor?"

"Sure! Tell me—anything I can do."

Lin Chang'e patted her chest to promise.

Eunuch Shi said, "Bring me some things, incense and candles, spirit money..."

"I don't have any." Lin Chang'e shook her head helplessly, "Besides, I have no freedom either."

Eunuch Shi said, "But you can make a phone call! Call your aunt living in Yanjing and ask her to buy at the Celebration Blessing Shop in Yanjing; they have the best ritual supplies."

"No way!"

Lin Chang'e shook her head.

"Why? Xiao Chang'e, we're friends, right? Such a simple thing, and you won't help me."

As he spoke, Eunuch Shi's eyes reddened.

Lin Chang'e calmly said, "Alright!"

As she said that, she took out an old-person phone from her pocket.

The little witch didn't let her play mobile games, so she only gave her this single-function phone.

Of course, it looks like an old-person phone on the surface, but actually it has satellite positioning and communication functions.

Lin Chang'e dialed Yang Caiwei's phone number.

The call connected quickly.

"Xiao Chang'e, what's up?"

Yang Caiwei's voice came through.

Lin Chang'e turned on the speakerphone; hearing Yang Caiwei's voice, Eunuch Shi's mouth corner twitched up, and he immediately listed the spirit money, incense and candles etc., and how much to buy.

Looks like things are going to work out!

Eunuch Shi was full of anticipation.

Lin Chang'e said, "Auntie Caiwei, that Celebration Blessing Shop on xx Street in Yanjing that sells ritual supplies is a contact point set up by Auntie Shi..."

"Huh~"

Eunuch Shi couldn't help but be startled.

It actually got exposed!

After Lin Chang'e finished speaking, the phone on Yang Caiwei's end hung up.

Seeing Eunuch Shi's surprised look, Lin Chang'e laughed and said, "Thank you, Auntie Shi! You let me achieve a great feat; I can definitely go out and play this time!"

"You, how do you know?"

Eunuch Shi somewhat couldn't believe his own ears.

Lin Chang'e said, "Don't think kids are easy to fool! The spirit money, candles, incense etc. you reported, how much of each, once decoded, isn't that just the location here?"

"However, Auntie Shi, I'm curious, how did you know this place's geographical location?"

"It's over!"

Eunuch Shi didn't answer Lin Chang'e's question; after saying it helplessly, he slumped down.

"Even a child can't be fooled; in this lifetime I won't be able to go out."

"Auntie Shi..."

Lin Chang'e called out several times in a row; seeing Eunuch Shi ignore her, she shook her head and turned away.

After leaving Eunuch Shi's room, Lin Chang'e dialed Lin Feng's phone number again.

"Dad..."

After the call connected, Lin Chang'e called out sweetly.

"What's up, Xiao Chang'e?"

Lin Feng laughed and said.

"Dad, I just achieved a great feat; can you let me go back? There's nothing here, and no one to play with..."

Lin Chang'e complained a lot.

After she finished, Lin Feng said helplessly, "Little Chang'e, this is your mother's arrangement; I can't do anything about it!"

"You're lying!"

Lin Chang'e didn't believe it.

Then she said, "Mom also listens to you; don't think I don't know."

"Huh?"

"A few days ago I overheard you and Mom talking."

"What did you say?"

"Mom said you're amazing; she listens to you about everything, you can do whatever you want..."

Before Lin Chang'e finished, Lin Feng quickly said, "Got it! Alright, I'll allow you to go home and play for a few days; from now on, when adults speak, kids shouldn't eavesdrop, you know?"

"I know!"

Lin Chang'e smiled satisfactorily.

Finally I can leave here.