Spirit Master Girl: Contracting with an SSS-Level School Beauty at the Start-Chapter 280: Some Things Are Just Like That

Han Jinhui asked, "Are you going to look for Xiao Yu?"

"Yes."

Han Jinhui’s expression darkened slightly. After thinking for a moment and realizing he could not keep Xiao Yu’s situation a secret, he said, "Come back to the house with me first. I have something to tell you."

"There’s no rush. Let’s talk after I find Xiao Yu and come back."

"It’s urgent."

"I’m not in a hurry." Han Dingxiang didn’t want to waste time and was about to leave.

However, at this moment, Tang Hui spoke up, "Dingxiang, a little while won’t make a difference. Listen to what your dad has to say first."

Seeing that the mood of the two seemed a bit off, Han Dingxiang calmed down a bit and said, "Alright then."

So, the three of them returned to the house.

"Dad, tell me, what is it?" After returning to the house, Han Dingxiang became anxious again.

Han Jinhui looked at her eager expression and really couldn’t bear to tell her about Xiao Yu’s situation. However, he knew that Han Dingxiang would find out sooner or later.

It’s better to have a short pain than a long one, and better early pain than late.

"Dingxiang, today I went to Xiao’s residence and saw Xiao Yu."

Speaking requires skill. Although Han Jinhui had decided to tell Han Dingxiang the truth, he needed to prepare what to say to ease her pain as much as possible.

"You went to Xiao’s residence? Why didn’t you take me with you? Oh, Dad, how could you go there without me?" Han Dingxiang complained in a coquettish manner.

She had been waiting for Xiao Yu so anxiously, only to find out her father went to Xiao’s residence without her, which really frustrated her.

She didn’t even want to listen to what he had to say.

Han Jinhui paid no attention to her complaint and continued, "Xiao Yu, this kid, has changed a lot compared to three years ago. He has changed so much that I almost didn’t recognize him."

"Has he become very handsome?" Han Dingxiang moved closer to ask, chuckling.

Han Jinhui’s expression froze, seeing his daughter’s hopeful look, he really couldn’t bear it.

He stiffly nodded, "Yes, he is quite handsome."

"Since he’s handsome, then why do you look so unhappy?" Han Dingxiang eyed Han Jinhui with suspicion; since they entered the house, she had not seen a smile on Han Jinhui’s face, including her mother, Tang Hui.

Thinking of their return from Xiao’s residence, something struck Han Dingxiang’s heart. Could it be that something bad had happened to Xiao Yu?

Like missing an arm or leg, or having a worthless talent.

This would explain why Xiao Yu didn’t come looking for her.

Xiao Yu had always been proud.

But she didn’t care about these things.

She said, "Dad, has something happened to Xiao Yu? Even if that’s the case, I don’t mind. I only want to be with him for the rest of my life. Even being an ordinary person doesn’t matter. I hope Mom and Dad can support us. I would be very happy."

Upon hearing this, Han Jinhui and Tang Hui felt even more pained inside.

Such rare and devoted lovers.

Yet heaven always seems to find various ways to torment them.

He sighed, "Xiao Yu indeed experienced some things, but not what you’re thinking."

"What is it then?" Han Dingxiang couldn’t wait to ask.

Han Jinhui said, "Xiao Yu has been missing for three years. For some people, three years is as short as three days. But for others, it feels as long as thirty years."

"Three years, enough time to experience things many people will never face in their entire lives. Three years, enough time to transform a person completely."

"Dad, what are you trying to say?" Han Dingxiang felt a surge of unease in her heart upon hearing this.

Her voice became instantly anxious.

She stared intently into Han Jinhui’s eyes, hoping he would quickly get to the point.

But Han Jinhui maintained his pace, "Three years ago, Xiao Yu fell off a cliff, he didn’t die, a woman saved him."

"With that woman’s meticulous care, Xiao Yu recovered. By that time, he had just turned eighteen, so he underwent awakening."

"Admirably, Xiao Yu awakened the SSS-level Spirit Talent!"

SSS-level talent!

Hearing this, Han Dingxiang’s mouth opened wide in astonishment—Xiao Yu had actually awakened an SSS-level talent?

That’s wonderful!

She herself was an SSS-level, a perfect match for him, a match made in heaven!

However, before she could delight in the news, Han Jinhui continued, "The woman who saved him was about his age and also awakened the SSS-level Artifact Spirit Talent."

At these words, Han Dingxiang felt her heart lurch, and the joy she felt just moments ago vanished without a trace.

She braced herself for what was to come.

Indeed, what Han Jinhui said next changed her expression abruptly, "That woman’s home was in a region frequently plagued by Demon Beasts. Just as Xiao Yu was preparing to return, an accident occurred, and her home was destroyed by a Demon Beast attack. With their family shattered and scattered, to survive, they both entered into a Contract."

Han Jinhui spoke at length hoping to give Han Dingxiang some mental buffer so that she wouldn’t collapse upon hearing the bad news.

But he overestimated Han Dingxiang’s resilience.

Just as he finished speaking, Han Dingxiang’s face turned deathly pale, drained of all color.

She stood there as if struck by lightning, motionless, her eyes dull and lifeless, exuding an air of utter despair as if she was a husk stripped of its soul.

The pain of an adult can sometimes be intense and silent.

Han Dingxiang didn’t make a sound of grief, just standing there, but anyone could see she was overwhelmed by boundless sorrow.

She was like a balloon ready to burst upon the slightest touch, not to be disturbed carelessly.

However, her parents, Han Jinhui and Tang Hui, knew that this couldn’t continue; unexpressed emotions would only cause more damage.

Tang Hui approached Han Dingxiang and hugged her, "Dingxiang, think positively, some things are just not meant to go as we wish."

"Mom, I’m so tired, I want to sleep."

Han Dingxiang was permeated with deep anguish, and after uttering those words, she seemed to have expended all her energy, weakly walking towards her courtyard.

She wobbled as she stepped over the threshold.

Tang Hui hurriedly supported her.

"Dingxiang..."

"I’m fine."

Han Dingxiang didn’t even lift her eyes as she continued toward the courtyard, now only the courtyard could offer her a shred of warmth in her heart.

Han Jinhui and Tang Hui watched her retreating figure, feeling incredibly distressed.

They knew full well how devastated Han Dingxiang was, but they were also helpless.

Some things are just that way, not turning out as we wish.

"Xiao Cui, take good care of the young lady, and make sure she doesn’t do anything foolish."

"Yes."