After Her Death, They Begged for Forgiveness - Chapter 38.1

Xu Bingqi tried to reassure Song Guanjin from a scientific perspective: 【Urban infrastructure is usually equipped with lightning rods or lightning protection belts, and the power and communication systems also have surge protectors installed. The probability of being struck by lightning is almost zero, so don’t worry.】

Staring at the message Xu Bingqi had sent, Song Guanjin felt a wave of relief wash over her.

Compared to a vague “don’t be scared,” this kind of thoughtful consideration, putting herself in her shoes, touched her heart more deeply, pulling her out of the lingering unease from her nightmare.

【Sister, are you free right now?】

Song Guanjin had initially intended to ask Xu Bingqi if she could come over to keep her company, but remembering that Xu Bingqi had seemed busy with work yesterday, she slowly deleted the extra words and simply asked if Xu Bingqi had any free time recently.

It didn’t seem like the right time to call her “wife,” so Song Guanjin continued to refer to Xu Bingqi as “sister” in her message.

【What’s wrong?】

After a moment’s thought, Song Guanjin decided to be direct: 【I’m joining the film crew tomorrow. Can you come keep me company today?】

All the flirty, teasing tactics she’d learned from the comment section were completely forgotten. She realized she was much better at what the commenters called “being straightforward.”

This little cat just couldn’t handle so many twists and turns.

Xu Bingqi only had a few minor details left to discuss with the creative team of “Best Song.” She checked the time, wondering how long this poor cat demon, frightened by a nightmare, would have to wait.

【Can you wait another hour and a half?】

Estimating when the discussion would wrap up, Xu Bingqi planned to head over immediately to comfort the pitiful kitten once it was over.

Her current attitude toward Song Guanjin was driven more by a sense of responsibility as a cat owner than by the habit of treating her as a friend.

In other words, Xu Bingqi now saw herself not as Song Guanjin’s good friend, but as the cat’s dedicated caretaker.

【Of course, I’ll wait for you, sister.】

Thrilled by Xu Bingqi’s response, Song Guanjin promptly posted on social media: “Day 1 | What to do before my favorite sister arrives.”

Song Guanjin’s fans and self-proclaimed strategists quickly flooded the comments.

【You’ve already invited her over?】

【Well, they are friends, after all. Inviting her over is just the starting point, the goal is to transform that friendship into romance.】

【Your favorite sister is so kind. That kind of comfort is really easy to fall for.】

【I had a nightmare too. Can you share your favorite sister’s contact info?】

Song Guanjin, like a dragon discovering someone coveting its treasure, felt a surge of hostility toward the last comment.

She hadn’t even succeeded herself! How dare someone try to compete with her!

Absolutely not!

Gritting her teeth, the cat deleted the last comment.

To steer the discussion back on track, she asked: 【What should I do when my favorite sister arrives?】

【Act soft and pitiful?】

【Totally wrong. That trick might work once or twice, but any more than that will just annoy people.】

【Even if your favorite sister isn’t drawn to strength, she’s not going to fall for someone who’s still scared an hour and a half after a nightmare, right?】

Song Guanjin nervously licked her lips. Her original plan had been to follow the first suggestion and act pitiful.

After carefully considering the latter two comments, she had to admit they made sense.

Her sister also seemed quite busy lately. Meaninglessly playing pitiful at this time would only waste the other’s time and do nothing to improve their relationship.

【Dare to take a bet, OP?】

The profile picture for this comment was a cool-looking girl with six ear piercings. Song Guanjin instinctively felt respect for someone with six piercings, anyone who could endure that must be well-experienced!

【What should I do?】

This reply came almost instantly, as if certain Song Guanjin would ask exactly that: 【Time your shower so that you’re in the bathroom when your crush arrives.】

【Brilliant, brilliant!】

【Sounds like it could work! Give it a try, OP!】

Song Guanjin couldn’t see what was so brilliant about this idea.

If Xu Bingqi arrived while she was showering, wouldn’t that just be a waste of her time?

【The prerequisite is that your crush has your key or passcode. Once she arrives, tell her you forgot your towel and clothes in the bedroom and ask her to bring them in.】

Song Guanjin nodded thoughtfully, then turned off her phone.

She decided to follow the advice in that comment and give it a try.

After finally wrapping up negotiations with the organizers of “Best Song,” Xu Bingqi checked the time, changed her clothes, and headed toward Song Guanjin’s home.

She felt as though she were raising a not-so-clever kitten and had to take responsibility for its care.

Just as she was about to leave, Xu Bingqi received a message from Song Guanjin: 【Sis, if I don’t answer the door after you knock, just enter using the passcode.】

Was this not-so-clever kitten hiding under the covers, trembling in fear?

Xu Bingqi felt her heart gently tickled, as if by a feather, stirring a peculiar sensation.

She was the only person this kitten trusted.

In high spirits, Xu Bingqi soon arrived outside Song Guanjin’s door. After a moment’s thought, she gently rang the doorbell.

No response.

Hearing the doorbell, the kitten inside nervously tightened her grip on the showerhead. This time, she was determined to make a good impression and fully demonstrate to her sister that she was an elegant and graceful woman.

She wanted to make sure her sister couldn’t forget her, even in her dreams!

Xu Bingqi rang the doorbell three times and, confirming no one was answering, entered Song Guanjin’s home using the passcode.

The apartment was quiet. Xu Bingqi scanned the living room and noticed a half-empty glass of water on the coffee table, confirming that Song Guanjin had been up recently and was unlikely hiding under the covers.

She tried messaging Song Guanjin but received no reply after waiting a few minutes.

Just as Xu Bingqi was about to call out for her, she heard Song Guanjin’s muffled voice.

“Sis, could you help me with a towel?”

After turning off her phone, the kitten had a sudden burst of inspiration and made a small adjustment to the enthusiastic netizen’s suggestion.

Xu Bingqi followed the voice and faintly heard the sound of running water.

She quickly realized Song Guanjin was showering.

At that moment, the kitten was anxiously awaiting Xu Bingqi’s response. If she weren’t so afraid of water, she would have lain directly in the bathtub.

The effect would probably have been even better.

Xu Bingqi approached the bathroom and heard the water suddenly stop, leaving behind an awkward silence.

“Um! Where is the towel?” she asked through the bathroom door after a moment of hesitation.

“I left the bath towel on my bed in my bedroom but forgot to bring it in with me in the end.”

Song Guanjin’s face was slightly flushed from the steam in the bathroom. She wiped the water droplets off her cheeks and earnestly recited the lines she had long memorized.

Xu Bingqi sighed. Driven by a sense of responsibility to take good care of the cat, she walked to the bedroom and picked up the towel from the bed.

The towel was dry, carrying a faint, familiar fragrance. Holding it, Xu Bingqi quickly returned to the bathroom and knocked lightly on the door with a curled finger.

“Come in.”

Seeing her prey take the bait, the cat curled her lips into a slow, triumphant smile.

Xu Bingqi frowned slightly. Her intention had been for Song Guanjin to crack the door open just enough for her to pass the towel through.

“Could you open the door? I’ll hand it to you.”

Not wanting a repeat of yesterday’s events, Xu Bingqi patiently tried to reason with her.

“The floor is slippery. I’m afraid I might slip in these slippers.”

Song Guanjin calmly played the rogue.

None of this was part of the advice from netizens this was the little cat improvising freely.

It seemed that luring her sister wasn’t all that difficult. The cat felt she had found her comfort zone.

“I’m joining the film crew tomorrow. If I slip and fall today, it’ll be a real hassle.”

The cat continued to rely on instinct, coaxing her sister step by step into the bathroom.

Xu Bingqi thought it over seriously and decided Song Guanjin’s concern wasn’t entirely unreasonable. If she fell, it could very well ruin her budding acting career.

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