Chapter 465: Alcoholism. Continued

Everyone got out of the car one after another.

The people in the room seemed to have heard the noise, and a young man came out first.

"elder brother."

Zhang Lin shouted, not surprised why his brother was at home when he was supposed to be at work.

He agreed to Meng Jixi's proposal the day before yesterday, but he only told his family about it yesterday.

Because they just arrived today, he didn't want his family to worry about it all day.

……

"Alin."

Zhang Lin's brother, Zhang Ting, smiled, but his slightly furrowed brows revealed a hint of sadness. "Are these all your classmates?"

"Come on, let's go inside first."

……

"Master Xiao, please."

Since Zhang Lin chose to believe Meng Jixi, he also indirectly believed in Master Xiao.

Before discovering that he was a fraud, Zhang Lin would give the master the respect he deserved.

……

"Master Xiao?"

After all, Zhang Ting was an adult who had been working in society for several years. Even though he was shocked, he quickly suppressed his somewhat inappropriate emotions on his face.

Moreover, Zhang Lin also told them very clearly on the phone yesterday: Master Xiao is very young.

Just looking at Master Xiao, who was even younger than his own brother, Zhang Ting's expectations couldn't help but drop to the bottom.

……

When everyone walked into the house, Zhang Lin's family was already waiting for them in the hall.

There was an unconcealable eagerness and anxiety on their faces.

……

"This must be Master Xiao, right?"

Grandpa Zhang immediately spotted Xiao Xiao, who had a very unique temperament among the young men in front of him.

As he got older, his vision became more and more sharp.

At first glance, this young man seems to be a very ordinary person, but if you look closely, you will find that although this person is standing there, he gives people who see him an elusive and strange feeling.

It was as if the light around him had become blurred.

……

"Uh, yes."

"This is Master Xiao."

"Grandpa, how did you know?"

Zhang Lin was very curious.

Obviously, everyone is about the same age. Logically speaking, if you don't know in advance, it should be difficult to guess which one is Master Xiao's.

"I'm not as stupid as you."

Grandpa Zhang has a strong physique, a ruddy complexion, and a powerful voice.

"Master Xiao, you are truly a rare talent."

"This time, I'll trouble you to take a look at my old grandson."

Grandpa Zhang's attitude was very positive, even... respectful.

Although the other members of the Zhang family found it strange, since the head of the Zhang family had expressed his opinion, they naturally behaved respectfully and with thorough etiquette.

……

Xiao Xiao was not flattered by the old man's courtesy.

His expression was indifferent, and as soon as he entered the door, his eyes were fixed on the child who was pulling his mother's pants and hiding behind her legs because he saw a stranger.

"I'll try."

After Xiao Xiao finished speaking, he walked towards the child.

He had already smelled a faint evil aura from the child, hidden in the thick smell of alcohol.

Such a young child reeked of alcohol yet even most adults would be far behind him.

It is indeed strange that he is so fond of drinking.

Everything abnormal has its reasons.

And the moment Xiao Xiao smelled the evil spirit, he understood what the so-called cause was.

……

Zhang Lin's sister-in-law Liu Xi felt inexplicably nervous when she saw Xiao Xiao walking towards her.

Maybe it was because my father-in-law had an unusual amount of respect for this young man?
She bent down, grabbed the child's little hand that was pulling at her pants, carefully pried open the child's fleshy fingers, and pulled the child out from behind her.

"Xiao Jiuer, come here, this is Master Xiao."

The child was born on the 9th, so he was given this nickname, which sounds like "wine" in Chinese.

Sometimes, Liu Qian couldn't help but wonder, is it because the child is always called "Xiao Jiuer, Xiao Jiuer" that makes him so fond of drinking?
It was obviously just a baseless fantasy, but she couldn't help but think about it again and again.

But because of her rationality, she finally did not propose to change her nickname. After all, she was a college student and naturally knew that superstition was wrong.

I never believed it before.

But the child's strange condition made her inevitably lose her composure.

……

The child was very shy, and the strange atmosphere in the air made him feel a little uneasy.

He insisted on staying close to his mother and refused to leave.

……

Xiao Xiao waved his hand at the somewhat anxious Liu Qian, indicating that it was okay.

Liu Qian smiled embarrassedly and patted the child's head lovingly.

"Why are you so timid today?"

Zhang Ting walked to the child, bent down and rubbed the child's head.

When this kid wants wine, he'll throw a tantrum and do whatever he wants.

I've never seen him so afraid of strangers before?
……

Maybe it's because having both parents around gives the child a great sense of security.

The child grabbed his mother's hand with one hand and his father's hand with the other, and finally stood up straight. He no longer clung to his mother, but looked at Xiao Xiao with some curiosity.

……

Xiao Xiao squatted down. As the distance got closer, the evil aura coming from the child became more obvious.

A drunken monster?

Before, I probably could only know what kind of monster it was by drawing it out of the child's body.

But, now...

……

"Ayu, what kind of monster is this?"

"My Lord, it's the wine bug."

……

A drinking bug.

It's not a surprising monster at all.

Xiao Xiao curled the corners of his mouth slightly.

……

"Master Xiao?"

Zhang Ting and his wife, who had been paying close attention to Master Xiao's expressions and actions, immediately noticed the smile on Xiao Xiao's lips and couldn't help but shout out in unison.

"Master Xiao, did you... discover something?"

Zhang Ting asked hesitantly and in disbelief.

"Master Xiao, please help my child!"

Liu Qian seemed to have seen hope. Her emotions suddenly got out of control and her tone became a little intense.

……

"Mother?"

The child was somewhat frightened by Liu Xi’s reaction, and shouted, “Mom, it hurts!”

Li Qian suddenly increased her strength and hurt the child's hand.

The child tried hard to pull his hand out of Liu Qian's.

"Sissi!"

Zhang Ting yelled, "You hurt the child."

"what?"

Liu Qian was stunned for a moment and then suddenly let go. She squatted down and held the child's red hand. Her eyes were red with heartache. "I'm sorry, child. It's Mom's fault."

"Mom hurt you."

Liu Qian breathed gently into the child's hand.

……

"What a panic!"

Grandpa Zhang said with some anger.

"Okay, old man, Sissi is getting anxious too."

Grandma Zhang comforted her gently, and then turned to Xiao Xiao with hope on her face, "Master Xiao, did you see anything?"

"Can you help this child?"

As she spoke, Grandma Zhang's voice became a little unsteady.

"Master Xiao."

Zhang Lin couldn't help but take a step forward, staring at Xiao Xiao with burning eyes.

(End of this chapter)