New Times, New Hell

Ch20 - An Advanced Way to Invite Gods

Yu Zhengdu's hometown was Jintan Village, located in the neighboring province's Shu City. Jintan Village was in the suburbs of Shu City, so was relatively closed off geographically. There were no important local businesses, so many people chose to make their living elsewhere. Because they were good at business, quite a few became rich and turned around to help their fellow villagers. Thus, even though Jintan Village's local economy was average, the families that lived there were comparatively well off.

Yu Zhengdu was the only child in his family. His grandparents had passed away when he was young, so after he went to Fu City for school, only his parents lived at home. Their lifestyle was a little solitary, so when he told them over the phone that he was bringing a coworker home for Qingming, they thought it was a bit strange, but were still quite welcoming.

......

"Dad, Mom, I'm back," Yu Zhengdu called out from beyond the security door.

"You're back la, the news said there was traffic today. Is it true?" Mother Yu wore an apron and wiped her hands as she unlocked the door. As soon as the door was opened, her eyes lit up and her voice raised two octaves, "This must be your coworker?"

"Yes." Yu Zhengdu introduced them to each other, "This is my mom, this is Shang Que."

"Aiya, Xiao Shang is too handsome. He's even better looking than celebrities." Mother Yu's eyes were curved into crescents as she smiled. She spoke as she moved out of the way to let them in, "Hurry, come inside and sit."

Shang Que seemed a little awkward. He stayed slightly behind Yu Zhengdu and nodded expressionlessly, "Hello."

His response couldn't be considered very polite, but his good looks blinded Mother Yu's reasoning, so she didn't see any issues with it. She even smiled and brought out a platter of fruit for them.

"Where's Dad?" Yu Zhengdu asked.

"He went to the clan gathering. Apparently Yu Manchuan had some proposal or something." Mother Yu looked at Shang Que as she spoke. "I'm cooking right now, so you guys watch some TV first. We'll be able to eat soon."

"Un." Shang Que's body was a bit stiff. He seemed to hesitate for a moment, before pulling out a bag and handing it over. "This is for you guys."

"Ey, just coming is enough, no need to be so polite." Mother Yu suddenly started smiling even more and reached out to grab the item.

Next to him, Yu Zhengdu froze. He looked at Boss in surprise, "You brought a gift?"

Shang Que's expression was a bit unnatural as he asked in confusion, "Don't you mortals normally bring a gift when it's your first time at someone else's residence?"

That's true, but you're a ghost ah. And a poor ghost with an attitude at that......

Yu Zhengdu secretly roasted him in his head, but quickly realized something. He quietly questioned in shock, "This isn't your first time as a guest at someone else's home right?"

Shang Que sat up straight and remained unmoving, only glancing at him from the corner of his eye. "......In the Underworld it isn't in fashion to go to other people's homes. And most ghosts can't afford to invite me."

Yu Zhengdu: "......You're right."

Mother Yu took out the item from the bag, only to discover that it was a set of four little black bowls around the size of an infant's fist. Their forms were simple and unsophisticated, and the glazed surfaces were covered with thin designs. They appeared to be have been purposefully made to look antique, as the little bowls all appeared somewhat old.