Chapter 182

Page Thirty-Eight Physical Examination Report

What I wanted to hide was seen through by Lubifang, but I still replied, “I won’t disappear. When that time comes, I will reunite with Xiao Kai.”

Can we really merge?

I clearly didn’t think it was possible, but when I said it out loud, I surprisingly felt very confident. Thinking about Xiao Kai’s face, which was just like mine, I felt an inexplicable sense of security deep down.

Closing the file folder, Lubifang asked, “Can you achieve personality reintegration with your current state?”

She was well aware of my and Xiao Kai’s current situation. As Grandfather’s confidante and disciple in magic, she knew many things.

“Of course, there isn’t much difference between me and him.”

“I won’t tell Cang’er about this… I wish you good luck.”

“Thank you.”

I sincerely thanked her, and she reached out to pinch my earlobe.

“Perhaps, as you said, there isn’t much difference between you two.”

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From the office back to the large laboratory at the end of the corridor, Xiao Qinglan and Xiao Beihai were sitting on a long bench, leaning against Mom on either side, both sound asleep with their eyes closed.

Mom herself looked very restrained, sitting motionless, not daring to breathe deeply for fear of waking up the little ones beside her.

However, Lubifang had no such concerns. She walked up and gave each of the little ones a hard knock on the head… but surprisingly, Xiao Qinglan dodged it, muttering curses.

“What are you doing, Lubifang!”

She was just pretending to sleep to take advantage of Mom.

Xiao Beihai covered her head, looking at Lubifang with confusion, clearly not remembering calling her wife “Mom”… It was a shame, she should have recorded it earlier so she could see how disoriented she was after drinking.

Lubifang didn’t care about Xiao Qinglan’s hostility. She only reported the analysis results truthfully.

“The analysis results of the spells within your bodies are out. It’s a temporary transformation spell, but we don’t know what restrictions were placed, under what conditions it transforms, and when it stops.”

Xiao Qinglan complained, “So we don’t know anything!”

Miss Ke Man held the report and said, “I’ll continue analyzing the spell film. After you two return, try to minimize going outside to prevent sudden transformations outdoors.”

“I understand.”

Xiao Beihai responded, then looked at Lubifang.

“Can I go to the villa today?”

“Of course, I don’t feel comfortable letting you live alone, so you can meet Li’er and Zi’er.”

I had some doubts.

“Wait, haven’t you lived together before?”

“No, there are rules at the villa. I rented an apartment in the higher floors nearby.”

“Rules?”

“You should know, if I went to the villa before, I could only sleep on the first-floor sofa.”

At this point, I understood—there was a rule that men couldn’t go upstairs.

“Even though Xiao Kai can go to the second floor… why can’t her husband?”

Lubifang said, “That child is special. Gender doesn’t matter to her, just like Cang’er used to be.”

Does this mean it doesn’t matter whether the Goddess of Beautiful Girls is male or female?

But she doesn’t have that ability yet…

After exchanging some pointless banter, considering the afternoon schedule, it was almost time to leave.

“Then Boss and Director Ke, thank you for today, we’ll take our leave.”

Miss Ke Man asked, “Don’t you want to stay for lunch? It’s already eleven, and lunch is coming soon.”

“Yeah, we’re not staying.”

Hearing this, Mom and Xiao Qinglan also stood up, preparing to leave with me.

“It’s time to go. Xiao Qinglan’s maid is waiting in Bā Hé Mèi’s room. If we stay too long, they might worry… although I think they’re already worried.”

With Miss Fànnī’s temperament, she must be extremely anxious right now.

“Alright, be careful on the way…”

Lubifang said, then leaned close to my ear.

“Xiao Ying, watch out for Cang’er. Yuehua’s body is getting worse, and I’m very worried he might do something irrational.”

This reminded me of what happened in the temple. She seemed to have prepared something for dealing with Grandma’s condition.

… But what can she do now without relying on the altar?

I whispered back, “I know. To keep the trial going, I’ll pay attention to Grandfather’s actions.”

“I’ve also asked Shuang Sui to keep an eye on her. If anything unusual happens, report it to me… I’ll handle Yuehua’s side.”

Grandfather had said something similar.

Both of them want to save Grandma on their own, continuing the competitive relationship from their youth, unchanged even now.

“We’ll be going now.”

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Back in Room 203, Bā Hé Mèi was playing UNO with two maids on the bed, but the moment she opened the door, Miss Fànnī threw down over ten cards… This was such bad luck! How did she manage to get so many?

“Big Sister! You… you haven’t changed back?”

“No, the doctor said they need more observation time.”

Miss Fànnī looked at the white coat hanging on the rack.

“There are doctors underground? And Bā Hé Mèi has a white coat… Could it be some kind of secret black clinic?”

Bā Hé Mèi shrugged, “No, I don’t understand medicine at all.”

“Can children who don’t understand medicine become doctors?”

“That’s a researcher’s coat! And I’m eighteen!”

She was indeed eighteen, but only in terms of physical age.

Though this girl liked to act grown-up, she would eventually be exposed, revealing her innocent love for fantasy. Moreover, they were playing a tabletop game, which easily revealed one’s true nature.

“In fact, Big Sister not changing back doesn’t affect us.”

Miss Margaret picked up Xiao Qinglan and continued, “Maybe this is an opportunity from heaven for us to correct your bad habits and turn you into a proper… no, the most excellent lady!”

Miss Margaret was serious, which made Xiao Qinglan feel scared.

Actually, it wasn’t impossible to change back.

Theoretically, this temporary spell, which continuously consumes magical energy, could be cut off by a magical barrier, thus deactivating it.

Yes, just like Xiao Kai did yesterday.

But since we hadn’t figured out the trigger conditions, Miss Ke Man believed we shouldn’t act rashly. With the cautious attitude of a researcher, she needed more time to study it further.

“In any case, Big Sister needs to maintain this state for now. The doctor said her behavior and demeanor have regressed severely, so treat her like a child and don’t lose sight of her.”

Bā Hé Mèi brought candy sticks into the room and fed them to Xiao Qinglan, who smiled and said, “Thank you, Sister!”

After bidding farewell to Bā Hé Mèi, we got back into the car, with Miss Fànnī driving. Xiao Qinglan sat in the back, enjoying herself.

Mom held her hand and suggested, “If it’s troublesome, I can take care of this child?”

“How could it be troublesome? No matter what form Big Sister takes, she’s still our important Big Sister. Taking care of her is naturally our duty…” Miss Fànnī paused, then turned around and asked, “Miss Xiao Wei, you’re saying this because you like the current Big Sister and don’t want to part ways, right?”

Seeing her carefully concealed intentions, Mom scratched her head and laughed awkwardly, reluctantly admitting, “That’s partly true, but mainly because I want to repay your care recently… Oh, it’s too late to go home and cook now, shall we go to the commercial area for lunch?”

She changed the subject.

“Pity, Maki’s cooking is better.”

Miss Fànnī muttered, then floored the gas pedal, leaving the low-rent apartment complex.

The walk to the Balance Commercial District from the low-rent apartment took less than ten minutes, and driving was even faster. In a few words, we entered the underground parking lot.

The parking lot was relatively empty on weekdays. Miss Fànnī dropped us off at the elevator entrance and went to find a parking spot on her own.

While waiting, Mom asked, “I remember you have other arrangements this afternoon, right?”

“Yes, I need to help Xiao Kai meddle in some affairs.”

Mom covered her mouth and laughed, “Heh, are you going to help someone in trouble again?”

“Trouble?”

Xiao Jie’s annoying face flashed in my mind. There was no trace of trouble… she was a criminal who needed to be punished!

“No, this has nothing to do with the deity trial. It’s purely Xiao Kai’s own trouble.”

I shook my head, but Mom said, “Still, it’s busy helping others, even if the approach is different. That child is also the type to work hard for others. In this aspect, she’s very much like Ning Ying.”

“So, is my mother also one of those good-for-nothing do-gooders?”

Mom smiled, “Yes! A very capable and righteous good-for-nothing. She once said, ‘I don’t have dreams, but I can protect dreams!'”

Ah, this… didn’t my mother leave behind any belt?

Mom patted my shoulder and continued, “So, as a sister or a younger sister, you should support her decision.”

These words made me feel like the villain.

“I’m already helping!”

“Isn’t Miss Xiao Wei very gentle herself?”

Xiao Qinglan’s voice.

Noticing the whispers, she ran over and looked up at Mom, “I think Xiao Kai’s good-for-nothing personality is more influenced by you, after all, you’re his only family for seventeen years.”

Mom forced a bitter smile.

“No, I couldn’t do anything. As a father, I completely failed. My influence on that child was mostly negative, but thanks to good friends, she didn’t take the wrong path… So, I’m truly grateful to Zhao Zhao and Chen Haitang.”

Mom’s emotional nature made her prone to being sentimental, and the atmosphere in the elevator became somber.

“Don’t say that. Everyone knows your situation. No one will blame you. Both Xiao Kai and I know you’re a good father… Now it seems strange, but I hope you don’t blame yourself for the past.”

I tightly hugged Mom.

“We all love you.”

Xiao Qinglan jumped in.

“I, I also like you guys!”