Wealthy Beauty in the 60s-Chapter 179 - 178: Advanced Shitou (Monthly Ticket 745+)

Digging up graves was a serious matter, and Liu Haiguo, being the team leader who led people in this deed, was now facing consequences as a young member of the team had died and several had fallen ill. The families were making a commotion, and it was Ge Lai who managed to pacify the situation.

If it weren’t for Ge Lai intervening, those few families might have gone to The Lius to beat Liu Haiguo to death, or even demanded his life in retribution.

After all, it was a young man who died, a son—an important labor force for the family. How could they not harbor resentment?

On Liu Haiguo’s side, fearing that he might be ousted from power due to prolonged illness, Ge Lai urgently claimed he had recovered and emerged to seize control, directing Ge Lai to take the lead in work.

The Red Star Production Team’s troubles did not affect the Guangming Production Team. The atmosphere was tense outside, but the Guangming Production Team focused on its production and kept to itself, careful not to stir up any trouble. Thus, even during inspections from higher-ups, everything was fine here.

With the end of the year approaching and the Spring Festival drawing near, Xia Xiao requested leave from the team, obtained a letter of introduction, and prepared to return home.

"I should go with you," Gao Jiaxing said. "Otherwise, I won’t be able to rest easy."

Thinking of Xia Xiao, an attractive woman heading home alone, Gao Jiaxing felt anxious and unsettled.

Xia Xiao shook her head, "No need. Don’t forget, given our situation, we can’t walk side by side or even get too close. It’ll be more troublesome if you come with me."

"Then I won’t follow you. I’ll just keep an eye on you from a distance," Gao Jiaxing insisted, then added, "I promise not to bother you."

Still, Xia Xiao shook her head. "Really, there’s no need. What could happen to me?" Xia Xiao actually didn’t want to take the train; she wanted to return home through the space, and certainly didn’t want Gao Jiaxing to tag along.

Before Xia Xiao went home, Shitou finally finished absorbing the energy stone. When Xia Xiao entered the space once again, she sensed that it had changed—the path within had become longer, and her heart swelled with a modicum of joy.

After all, she was about to go home. So, turning to Shitou with a smile, she said, "It seems that it might not be long before the journey from the production team back to the city is but a moment’s endeavor."

Shitou agreed, "Sure, if we can absorb more energy, we could travel across the country or even abroad without a hitch."

Xia Xiao nodded, then heard Shitou say, "We’ve been very lucky this time."

"Yes," Xia Xiao agreed.

Then Shitou spoke with excitement, "Xiaoxiao, now I can help you change your appearance."

Upon hearing this, Xia Xiao was elated, "Really?"

"Take a look in the mirror for yourself," Shitou suggested.

Immediately, Xia Xiao pulled out a mirror and upon looking, her eyes widened in shock. "Why did you make me look like Liu Yue?" frёewebnoѵēl.com

"It’s not Liu Yue; she just bears a resemblance," Shitou clarified.

Xia Xiao, lost for words, concluded, "Well, it’s like being Liu Yue’s sister at least." Thankfully, it was only her face that changed, not her figure—otherwise, that would be quite awkward.

"It definitely won’t look like you. Besides, didn’t you notice? You’ve grown taller," Shitou added.

Xia Xiao observed Shitou carefully and said earnestly, "Shitou, you must be keeping some secrets from me. I feel that you are no ordinary Space Spirit."

"I am indeed not an ordinary Space Spirit," Shitou agreed.

"What are you, then?" Xia Xiao was extremely skeptical about Shitou’s origins.

"I surely have my secrets, but they won’t harm you, rest assured," Shitou reassured her.

"Rather less reassuring, the way you say it," Xia Xiao muttered with a pout, feeling far from settled.

"If you’re worried, there’s nothing I can do," Shitou stated.

Xia Xiao was speechless. Indeed, there was nothing she could do; their fates were now intertwined.

Still, Xia Xiao asked, "Shitou, are you sure you’re not here to destroy humanity or the earth?"

If that were the case, it would be her sin.

"You’re thinking too much," Shitou responded, declining to explain further to Xia Xiao.

Xia Xiao knew Shitou was unwilling to share more, and there was no point in pressing for answers she wouldn’t get. So, she didn’t inquire further and instead brought up the issue with the Red Star Production Team.

"There’s no need to blame yourself or feel guilty—the death was his destiny," Shitou reasoned. "Even if this hadn’t happened, something else would have. Many things are predetermined by fate; nothing can contend with it."

Xia Xiao shuddered, recalling Gao Jiaxing’s deathly fate, and asked, "Then what can I do if I don’t want the people around me to die prematurely? How can we resolve such a deathly fate?"

Shitou shook his head. "How would I know?"

"What if I intervene to save them?" Xia Xiao pursued.

"That’s possible. You are a variable and can save those you wish, but you mustn’t disrupt certain rules, or you’ll face heavenly punishment," Shitou explained. "Saving lives will also diminish your own lifespan."

Xia Xiao nodded, thinking that she could make the save. As for things like lifespan—she didn’t even know how much she had left, and being able to live a second time was a win already. Relieved, she thought she should keep a closer eye on Gao Jiaxing in the future. Even though it wasn’t certain, it was worth taking precautions.

At the Gao family, Gao Jiaxing was discussing with his parents and older brother about his desire to protect Xia Xiao. Zheng Xianghong commented, "You’ve never been far from home. What if you get lost?"

Zheng Xianghong didn’t stop her son’s actions but was worried he might get lost.

Gao Jiazhi shook his head, disagreeing, "You have no relationship with her. Educated Youth Xia returning to the city by herself is safer than you escorting her back."

"I’m not letting her go alone. I just need to follow and keep watch from behind until she safely reaches the city, then I’ll come back," Gao Jiaxing persisted, hoping for his family’s approval.

Gao Guoqiang asked, "Are you saying you want to secretly escort Educated Youth Xia back to the city?"

"There’s nothing secretive about it; don’t put it so negatively. I just want to protect her from the shadows given the current situation. I’m worried about her," Gao Jiaxing was still hoping to get his family’s consent.

"Has Educated Youth Xia agreed to date you?" Gao Guoqiang inquired.

"I’m pursuing her, aren’t I? How can I succeed without effort?" Gao Jiaxing replied.

Gao Guoqiang fell silent, while Gao Jiazhi added, "Then put in the effort." He then addressed Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong, "Mom and Dad, Jiaxing has never traveled far. Let him go and see the world. I’d like to travel too. Without leaving home, one never knows how vast the sky is."

Gao Guoqiang and Zheng Xianghong agreed, feeling it would be good for their son to gain some experience since they themselves had spent time outside, but their son had not.

Holding the letter of introduction and bidding farewell to the production team, Xia Xiao was ready to head home, only to find that Gu Weiguo was also leaving. Yao Wangchun, Xu Mei, and Sun Yuhua did not leave.

Yang Xuehua wasn’t going back either, and curiously, Gu Weiguo was leaving with her. Discovering this, Xia Xiao felt dismayed.

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