Bone Painting Coroner (Web Novel CN) - Chapter 40: The Handkerchief Delivery
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Chapter 40: The Handkerchief Delivery

The night was bitterly cold, and despite the fact that the snow had stopped falling, the frigid wind still whistled in the air. The biting cold seeped into the body like a worm, making the body burn in pain.

Wei Yi was covered in a thick, light blue outer garment. His neck was wrapped with a gray scarf. He was in a daze, seriously pondering something as he walked in a circle, leaving traces of his pacing in the snow. Sometimes, he would stay still while letting out white puffs of breath, lost in thought. All in all, it was an extremely cute sight! And at other times, he would sneak frequent side glances at the Ji Mansions entrance.

He must have waited for at least two hours. His fair skin had turned red from the biting cold.

From a distance, Ji Yunshu saw him hiding behind the stone lion near the entrance. His head kept peeking out from his hiding place.

What is that cute little fool doing here? Could it be that he was itching to find Ji Yunshu for another scare session?

Since she was curious about the reason he came, Ji Yunshu approached him.

Wei Yi, why are you here?

Wei Yi got scared when a voice suddenly popped up behind him. It scared him to the point that he almost jumped up!

He turned around and saw an unfamiliar man.

You scared me. He muttered in a small voice. His innocent face kept changing expressions, and his hands were on his chest.

His appearance made Ji Yunshu want to laugh. Who scared you? If you didnt feel as guilty as a thief, how can you be scared?

But Wei Yi shook his head in panic and hastily denied it. Im not. Im not. I am not a thief. I really am not a thief. My teacher said that I cant steal things from other people. Its no good. Mama also said that we must act with honesty and sincerity. Others things are their things. My things are my things. A-and My dad also said

Stop! Ji Yunshu raised her hand to interrupt him.

If she let him continue, perhaps he wont even finish before the sun rose.

Let me ask you. Why are you not at home on such a cold day and instead here? Ji Yunshu wore a stern expression.

Wei Yi withdrew his gaze, pursed his lips, and twisted his hands as his head ducked.

If Ji Yunshu didnt guess incorrectly this little fool was acting shy! This only further fanned the flames of her curiosity. She came close to him and inquired in a teasing tone, Wei Yi, tell me the truth. Youre not here for no reason, right? And youre acting so sneaky.

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Tell me. I promise I will not tell anyone.

After a long while, Wei Yi finally spilled the beans. Im waiting for Big Sister.

Big Sister? Young man, youre the only son in your family. You dont have a big sister. At best, you can have your mom give you a little sister or a little brother. Wait! Can it be

Wei Yi, your father has another wife? So, are you waiting for your half-sister?

He doesnt. Wei Yi raised his head and looked at Ji Yunshu. Suddenly, he frowned and exclaimed, Big Brother, you really look like Big Sister!

Ah! Immediately, Ji Yunshu understood everything.

Foolish guy, you were waiting for me?

Not waiting for Ji Yunshu to come back to her senses, Wei Yi took out a small box from his sleeve and looked at her with eyes full of hope. Big Brother, do you know Big Sister? I came to give back the handkerchief she put in my hand last time. Look! it was dirty, but I washed it. When he was done talking, he opened the little box, revealing a white handkerchief neatly folded with several flower petals sprinkled on it.

How lovely! Hey, smelly guy, where did you learn this kind of flirting technique?!

The corner of Ji Yunshus mouth stretched unnaturally. Her hand rigidly stretched toward the box and slowly closed it. Her hand stayed on the cover.

Wei Yi, this handkerchief your big sister doesnt want it. She also doesnt like the flowers. Shes allergic to pollen. Ji Yunshu wrinkled her nose as she lied confidently.

But its Big Sisters handkerchief. I have to give it back to her. Ami said that girls like flowers. Wei Yi appeared aggrieved.

Who is Ami?

Its the small dog I raised, replied Wei Yi innocently.

Pfft!

Ji Yunshu held her stomach and spat out imaginary blood.

Im dying She couldnt understand this fools thought process. No matter how much brain capacity she had, it might not be enough to understand him.

Forget it. Stay here then.

She waved at him, turned around, and walked away.

She barely took a step or two before she stopped and looked back. Her eyes met with Wei Yis apparently dejected expression. He still held onto some hope, touching peoples soft spot.

At this moment, snow started to fall again. These snowflakes were denser compared to earlier. As they swirled down from the sky and fell onto his body, the world turned into a silent haze. Unexpectedly, this was a sore sight for ones heartstrings, evoking a little pity for him.

Like the snowflakes on his shoulders, her heart melted along with it.

Through the curtain of falling snow, Ji Yunshu shouted at Wei Yi, Come with me. Ill go find Big Sister for you.

When he heard it, Wei Yis face slowly blossomed like a flower. He hurriedly followed behind Ji Yunshu.

She lead him into a warm room inside West Side courtyard.

It was the first time shed brought a man into her house. Fortunately, Wei Yi was different from other people!

Wei Yi stood in the middle of the reception hall. Then, he turned around several times, observing the decorations inside the room, feeling like everything was quite novel.

Big Brother! Your house is really nice, and it smells good!

Hurry and sit down. Acting like this when going to other peoples houses is very impolite.

Oh!. He shut his mouth and obediently sat down. His eyes no longer looked around in excitement.

Right at that moment, Luaner came in with a bucket of coal. When she saw a man sitting in the reception hall, she was extremely scared, but then she saw her young miss beside him, so she didnt scream.

In small strides, she scampered next to her miss and whispered, Miss, who is he?

Wei Yi.

The Wei familys idiot? Luaner gaped.

Ji Yunshu flicked Luaners forehead. Dont be rude. Look after him properly. Im going to go change my clothes.

Luaner rubbed her painful forehead while nodding obediently.

Ji Yunshu put her sandalwood box on the table and left to change her clothes. It only took her a moment. Shed gotten quite used to switching between clothes of the other gender.

When she came out, Wei Yi downed a hot cup of tea like he was drinking water.

Wont his mouth burn? Maybe he was freezing from standing outside.

Just then, Wei Yi noticed Ji Yunshus arrival. He put down the cup of tea, and stood up in one motion, an extremely radiant smile on his face.

Big Sister, you came?! He exclaimed.

Hmmm I came.

In fact, I was always here!

Wei Yi looked behind her and scratched his head. Wheres Big Brother?

Ji Yunshu sat down next to him and poured herself a cup of tea while carelessly replying to him. Your big brother left.

Oh! Wei Yi obediently sat down. Then, he openly stared at Ji Yunshu while his body coiled back. He took the initiative to speak. Big Sister, do you know why I came here?

I know. You came to deliver the handkerchief.

After she spoke, Wei Yi was amazed. He still hadnt said anything, so how did big sister know?

Foolish child, your big brother told her!