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Chapter 261 - 250: Mysterious Dimension 5

Chapter 261: Chapter 250: Mysterious Dimension 5

"Hold on, I’ll go ask for the specifics," Xia Yue said to Yan Mo and the others, then got up, took a plate of dim sum and a cup of tea, and walked over.

"Gents, can you share that story you were talking about? I love odd and intriguing tales," Xia Yue put her dim sum and tea on the adjacent table, took a seat on an empty chair and looked at them with an expression of keen interest.

"What are you doing, miss?" The two men were slightly baffled by her actions.

"I overheard you speaking about a gentleman named Tian who committed suicide and something to do with ghosts. I’m curious and wanted to hear more, so I came over to ask. Let’s chat over some food," Xia Yue said with a grin, pushing the dim sum in their direction.

The two men eyed the dim sum on the table, a specialty of this teahouse and quite expensive. They wouldn’t usually splurge on such treats themselves, but they now had the chance to enjoy them in exchange for sharing their story, which seemed like a pretty good deal.

"You’re not from Capital City, are you? Otherwise, how would you not know about it?" said the gentleman on the left.

"Indeed, I just arrived in Capital City today. I heard your conversation while taking a break in this teahouse. I’m just naturally curious, I hope you gentlemen can indulge me," Xia Yue smiled and nodded.

"I see, we’ll share our story then," the gentleman on the right nodded.

"Wait a moment, do you mind if I bring my friends over? They’re also curious," Xia Yue glanced over at Yan Mo and the others at the next table.

The two gentlemen looked over at Yan Mo and his companions, hesitating slightly given their evident refinement.

"Don’t be fooled by their serious demeanor, they’re actually quite interested in gossip too, they just tend to hide it," Xia Yue whispered to them, seeing their hesitation.

Reassured by Xia Yue’s explanation, the two men no longer had any reservations.

After getting their agreement, Xia Yue returned to Yan Mo and the others, combined their tables, and pushed the dim sum in front of the two men. After all, Yan Mo and the others weren’t particularly fond of it.

Equipped with dim sum, the two gentlemen were content and ready to tell their story.

They then began to recount the tale to Yan Mo and the others about Tian, the third young master of the Tian Family, and Qin Qi.

The Tian Family was a renowned and influential family in Capital City. The third young master had returned three years ago from studying abroad. Because he was the youngest in the family, they didn’t demand much of him and he had taken a post as an English Teacher in a middle school, pursuing his interests.

Qin Qi was the star performer of the city’s largest theatrical troupe, Pear Garden. Her performances attracted many prominent officials and gentry. Occasionally, even if there was a celebration at home, people would specifically request her to perform.

On one occasion, the third young master of the Tian Family went to see a play at Pear Garden. Somehow, he ended up striking up a conversation with Qin Qi. They got along well and before long, they fell in love.

Although the Tian Family didn’t have many expectations for their youngest, they still hoped he would marry someone of equal standing. To them, Qin Qi, a member of the common class, was completely unqualified.

When the Tian Family learned that their youngest intended to marry Qin Qi, they fiercely opposed it.

The third young master tried to elope with Qin Qi, but the Tian Family discovered his plan and confined him at home, even suspending him from his teaching position.

Not hearing from Tian, Qin Qi continued performing at the Pear Garden.

On one of those nights, a fire suddenly broke out during her performance. For reasons unknown, she didn’t manage to escape and tragically died on stage.

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