Chapter 269

Page Eighty-Three: Between Witches

Paper Queen supported her chin and repeated my request.

“Merciful witches only help those truly unfortunate, requiring them to leave their real names, photos, and the wishes they wish to realize… Is that correct?”

Actually, it was a Deity (Apprentice) who came.

But explaining it would be troublesome, so let’s just go with witches…

She considered for a moment, then cupped her cheeks and said, “Hmm, this is quite troublesome! It’s great that you’re interested in my project, but there’s too much information required. Few people will leave messages like this. Regardless of which person’s wish you choose, I can find their information later. There’s no need to have them fill out all that.”

Her paper figure had quite a few gestures.

“It’s necessary.”

I hadn’t completely overlooked it either. I explained, “This is to test their resolve when making a wish! Those who make wishes with a joking attitude, even if I have the ability, I won’t help them realize their wishes.”

Having some basic information to submit gives an opportunity to realize one’s wish. Even if it’s a scam, I think it’s worth a try… Although I might not have that capability anyway.

“I hope this website generates enough traffic to be profitable…”

Is Queen’s goal commercialization?

Old Lady has been looking thoughtful since earlier.

“There will definitely be cases where people use others’ photos to make wishes. How will you distinguish between real and fake?”

She raised reasonable concerns. Queen replied, “Don’t worry about that. It’s not easy to fool me, the master of information. For any wish you’re interested in, I can conduct thorough preliminary investigations for you.”

As she spoke, Paper Queen poked her cheek again and said, “However, although I can’t see it, there seem to be quite a few people on your end? I hear several voices.”

Indeed, my room was quite crowded. Xiao Lei and Lin Hua were sitting on the bed, Yuzu was sitting by the bed, Mother and Old Lady were standing behind me leaning against the chair back. After taking a shower, Cherry Sauce and Xiao Qinglan were curiously watching the paper queen at the door.

Then, Xiao Lei still had a white cat in her hand.

With eight people plus a cat in the small bedroom, the air inside made everyone dizzy, possibly due to lack of oxygen.

“There are quite a few people, don’t worry, it won’t affect you.”

“I trusted you enough to meet you under this identity!”

If you really trust me, tell me your true identity!

What good does knowing what a paper figure looks like do?

“So when can this website start operating? How will I see those unfortunate wishes?”

“Tomorrow I’ll update it according to your needs, test bugs, etc… The day after tomorrow, I’ll stream live, promoting the site under the guise of an urban legend.”

Promoting it under Queen’s identity will likely create a big impact.

The blonde queen continued, “As for how to view wishes, I’ve prepared an administrator account for you. Log in directly to the backend!”

Cherry Sauce stepped forward and said, “It sounds fine, but I have another question. Why are you doing this website? It doesn’t seem like it will earn much money, and managing and maintaining it seems like a lot of work, right?”

“Hmm… With traffic, we can monetize it, but the amount of money isn’t something I care about.”

She was very honest.

Given her abilities, using the time to solve commissions would earn more money. It’s hard to imagine why she would do such a bizarre website.

But this Between Witches is very useful to me. It’s a way to discover potential unfortunate individuals. Asking Xiao Hai Tang and others to search only within the city limits, but through this website, unfortunate people from across the country and even the world will come knocking… I never thought a deity could enjoy the benefits of the internet age.

Queen continued, “Besides, aren’t you always helping others through magic? Watching you through surveillance has also moved me, and assisting you seems interesting. Is that reason enough?”

“Not enough.” Immediate response.

“Oh! Such a quick answer! Think it over!”

“You can use emotional reasons, but not you… You’re not someone who helps others for free. I still think you have some ulterior motive.”

Paper Queen’s face showed several black lines.

“Wow, didn’t expect to be trusted so little. During the day, I helped Little Yǐjī so much! Didn’t that all happen for free?!”

Queen finally played her second card.

“Objection Arli!”

But Lin Hua countered.

“You did rescue Sister Yǐjī from the platform and union’s encirclement, but you also accumulated a lot of reputation in the process, subtly gathering fans and other streamers, securing your position!”

“Well, it’s not appropriate for me to say this, but before this, I was already a very popular virtual streamer.”

“No streamer would complain about having more popularity, especially since this action has gone viral. You’ve attracted many casual viewers, right?”

Lin Hua’s concise accusation revealed Queen’s complex motives, but then she added, “However, if the live streaming room isn’t unblocked this afternoon, it will be troublesome for us. From this perspective, thank you.”

“Cough, understood. Then I’ll modify the code according to Xiao Lingmeng’s requirements.”

Recognizing that Lin Hua wasn’t easily fooled, and not yet clarifying the purpose of building the site, Queen seemed ready to leave.

“Oh, by the way, there’s one more thing I need to tell you.”

As if recalling something, she added, “The man you asked me to find earlier, I already have a lead.”

“That man?”

“Lu Dafu.”

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According to Queen, AJ’s biological father, the coal tycoon driven to desperation by his remarried wife, seems to have appeared in a remote northern town. To avoid being found by his wife’s henchmen, he even distrusts the police, fearing deportation.

When he bought something at a store, the store’s network camera captured him, and Queen’s system happened to recognize him. Subsequent investigations went smoothly, but they couldn’t find him personally.

Escaping from the southwest to the northeast, it must have been quite a desperate journey.

“Queen has already entrusted the local Blue Flash Butterfly members to find him. If they find him, they will escort him here. Do you think this arrangement is okay?”

After turning off the computer, I still felt uneasy… After unplugging the power, I called AJ to tell her the “good news.”

“No problem, as long as he’s safe, thank you.”

Her tone on the phone was rather flat… almost cold, unlike her usual frivolous demeanor. Does she have no feelings for her biological father?

I asked, “Sister A, you’re quite calm, aren’t you worried?”

In my impression, though there was some distance between them, there weren’t any irreconcilable conflicts. It was just a cliché script where the son of a coal tycoon ran away from home.

AJ replied, “Of course I’m worried, but getting anxious won’t help. Knowing he’s alive satisfies me. I can’t just rush up north to look for him now, that would be irrational.”

“If you really bring him over, will you be able to face him?” I asked again.

“What’s there to face? I don’t owe him anything. When the time comes, I’ll just meet him.”

“So how do you plan to handle him? Will you seek revenge with him? Sue your stepmother? Or report her here? Your stepmother outside the law shouldn’t be able to bribe the local police, right?”

My series of questions received vague responses from AJ.

“It depends on what he wants. We’ll deal with it when we meet.”

Definitely a step-by-step approach.

But Lu Dafu is in the distant north. Even if found, bringing him over will take time, so rushing won’t help.

Listening in, Cherry Sauce reminded, “Now is not the time to relax. He’s probably moving to avoid being killed by his wife’s assassins. He won’t stay in one place for long. In those small towns, there aren’t many cameras. This is already beyond Queen’s capabilities.”

Queen mentioned this point earlier. In desolate areas, her network investigation skills are less effective. Although she found Lu Dafu, she can’t guarantee his safety.

“Still, thank you for your help. Once we find a new house, how about I treat you to dinner? I’ll cook myself!”

“You should skip cooking… Aren’t you only good at making noodles?”

Moving away from the topic of her father, AJ’s frivolous tone returned, “That’s because I haven’t had ingredients lately. Recently, to take care of Little Yǐjī, my cooking skills have improved a lot!”

“Oh, I look forward to it.”

I hung up the phone, saying nothing too enthusiastically.

Mother and Old Lady had already returned to their room. From their close relationship, tonight might see a resumption of the program that had been paused for seventeen years.

So Xiao Qinglan was detained in my bedroom by Cherry Sauce.

There were still too many people in the bedroom. Yuzu also noticed this.

“It’s a bit crowded. My scent is strong, and sleeping together would bother me. Should I change back?”

Yuzu was still sensitive about her body odor. She had sprayed many strong perfumes before, but honestly, I didn’t smell anything unpleasant now.

Probably just her own neurosis.

“There’s no need to be so polite. Three people can sleep on the bed…”

Xiao Lei started to say, then patted the bed and changed her mind, “No, Yuzu will sleep on the floor with Little Witch! Chairman will sleep on the bed!”

“Don’t joke around. I still need to go to the dream to meet Qian Xia. I should change Yuzu back first, so I can recover some divine power. Sorry.”

I apologized to Yuzu.

“It’s okay, I was already troubling you.”

Like Orange, these animal beauties were sensible… As for Dog Sister, she clearly learned bad habits from Senior Sister.

I cut off Yuzu’s divine power supply, and she turned back into a pet ferret in 0.5 seconds, landing in front of Xiao Xue and scaring her stiff.

“Tomorrow I’ll take you to the research institute. Soon, your wish will come true!”

I reached out and rubbed Xiao Xue’s head.

“Miaow—”

As if understanding, the white cat lowered its head to me.