Canary Is Actually The Future World-Destroying Boss Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Silence. In the darkness and stillness, the rhythmic sound of dripping water echoed, ripples swaying across the soul.

Ji Gui’s body felt weak. Gasping for air, he looked around.

In the darkness, fluorescent outlines shifted from dim to bright. Humanoid figures appeared before his eyes, flickering and distorted, reaching out for him in a frantic scramble.

His head spun, and a buzzing filled his ears. Their mouths moved as if they were saying something.

Ji Gui stood frozen, his pupils dilated, the fluorescence reflecting in his eyes.

[You will die, dying in the depths of a frigid winter.]

[Dying amidst a total mess.]

Countless voices prophesied his death.

Ji Gui opened his mouth, but no words came out.

His wrist hurt. There was a strange smell.

He opened his eyes to see a stark white ceiling. The air was thick with the scent of disinfectant. Ji Gui sat up and saw an IV drip connected to his left hand, while his right wrist was wrapped in a thick layer of gauze.

The hospital room was empty.

Awake? Suddenly, a large, blurry face appeared upside down before Ji Gui’s eyes, looking like a hanging ghost.

A scream caught in Ji Gui’s throat, unable to go up or down.

What a strange expression. Shang spun in the air, righting his body.

Ji Gui swallowed his scream and slowly managed a sentence: I’m out.

Yeah, yeah. Do you want me to clap for you? Shang spread his hands, looking quite helpless. If you ask me, you should take this chance to run. This is the perfect time for an escape.

Ji Gui didn’t want to deal with him and pretended not to hear.

Hey, hey, hey. Do you really have no thoughts about it? Shang waved a hand in front of Ji Gui.

Why would I run away? Ji Gui had no concept of such a thing in his mind. It was as if he had lived in a tiny corner of the world his whole life and couldn’t imagine anything outside of it.

Shang leaned in, almost pressing against Ji Gui’s face. Is Yuan Hui that good to you?

He’s alright, Ji Gui said almost without thinking. In his eyes, it really was alright.

Under normal circumstances, Yuan Hui didn’t hit or scold him, nor did he force him to do unbearable things. He was even willing to say sweet words to coax him.

He could order whatever food he wanted and wander the gardens as he pleased.

Wasn’t his current plight only because Ivy had targeted him on purpose? Although Yuan Hui favored Ivy, that was just how things were.

In Ji Gui’s eyes, Yuan Hui treated him well enough.

… For once, Shang was silent.

No one visited the ward except for the doctors and nurses, and they rarely spoke of anything other than his treatment. Ji Gui spent most of his time talking to Shang.

Food was delivered by a caregiver. Since his right hand lacked strength, he could only use his left.

Today’s lunch was simple egg fried rice—golden in color and bursting with aroma. Shang floated to the side, his neck stretching long.

He circled around, making it difficult for Ji Gui to decide whether to move his spoon or not.

This looks delicious. I really want to eat it. Shang put on a pitiful act. How tragic. I can’t do anything right now. Ah Gui, do you understand?

Ji Gui didn’t know what kind of fit he was throwing, but he maintained a restrained expression. What should I understand?

Sigh, forget it. I’m done talking to you. With a sigh, Shang drifted toward the window.

Over the next few days, Ji Gui spent most of his time with Shang. There was no news from Yuan Hui about taking him back yet. The wound on his wrist was gradually healing.

Whenever he saw the hideous scar on his wrist, he would fall into a long silence. Seeing this while changing his bandages, the nurse couldn’t bear it and said, Don’t worry, we have ways to repair it so it won’t leave a mark.

Hearing this, a smile finally appeared on Ji Gui’s face.

Sometimes Shang would ramble on about what was tasty or beautiful, or where he wanted to go for fun. At other times, he would just stare silently out the window.

Ji Gui asked, Can’t you go?

How could I? Don’t worry about it, kid. Shang floated leisurely in mid-air and waved Ji Gui off.

Ji Gui grew thoughtful at his words. Then, at sunset, he opened the door to the ward. No one was there to stop him.

He cautiously poked his head out. There were few people in the corridor. He slowly stepped out, clutching the hem of his clothes and looking left and right.

So, have you decided to run away? Shang asked, floating beside him.

Ji Gui walked slowly down the hall, looking for the stairs. No, I’m just taking a walk.

Heh heh. Shang let out a low laugh, his voice shifting to a rough, deep tone. Human traffickers love kidnapping loners like you. When the time comes, they’ll catch you and harvest your heart and liver…

…You are so annoying. Ji Gui reached the stairwell with a blank expression and walked down. Since there was no one in the stairwell, his voice was much louder.

After spending so much time with Shang, he had grown bolder and dared to talk back directly.

Uh… as long as you know.

They reached the garden downstairs. Ji Gui found a bench in a quiet spot and sat down, staring motionlessly at the withered leaves falling in front of him.

The cold wind was bleak. Without realizing it, winter was approaching.

Won’t survive the winter…

Watching the swirling, falling leaves, Ji Gui suddenly remembered Ivy’s words.

It was a bit cold…

His memory of winter was a gray sky seen through a window and pure white snow. The cold wind would carry the snow through that window.

In the middle of the night, the whole family would huddle together, shivering.

There was no need to think much; his long-ailing mother could not possibly survive this winter.

Ji Gui buried his head deep, staring at the cracks in the stone slabs on the ground.

A fallen leaf landed by his feet. He stepped on it, crushing it into fine pieces.

Aren’t you cold coming out wearing so little? Shang floated in front of him again.

No, Ji Gui answered quickly. Then he asked, Do you know about my past?

What about it? Shang sat down beside him.

From before… Ji Gui’s voice suddenly dropped, and he turned his head away.

Shang replied, I know. I know about many people’s affairs, including yours. You lived in the Industrial Zone of the West District. Most people there work in factories, but the wages are so pitiful they can barely survive. A single serious illness can tear such a family apart.

That’s why you came here.

Ji Gui hadn’t expected Shang to know so much. He wasn’t clear on these details himself; he only knew his parents left early and returned late, his stomach was always empty, and their room was always cramped and crowded.

But now, he actually felt quite lucky. Staying by Yuan Hui’s side, he could eat his fill and wear warm clothes. If he hadn’t made a mistake, he certainly wouldn’t have been locked in the basement.

Do you think she can survive this winter? Ji Gui asked.

A rustling sound came from behind Ji Gui. Startled, he whipped his head around only to find it was his primary physician.

From her appearance, she was a beautiful woman, but after Shang’s explanations, Ji Gui could now distinguish the genders of others. Without a doubt, she was an Alpha.

This made Ji Gui instinctively wary. He even stood up and took a few steps back. He hadn’t forgotten the reason he had been locked in the basement.

Seeing Ji Gui so guarded, Jiang Nailing sighed inwardly. She knew this child’s identity. The head of the Yuan family had niche tastes and liked young children.

Yuan Hui, the head of the Yuan family, was a high-ranking government official with immense power. He was not someone she could contend with.

In previous years, Yuan Hui had been reckless, sending children with torn lower bodies to her every few days. Not long ago, she had treated another Omega who had accidentally drowned.

That Omega, like the child before her, always looked out the window with a lack of interest. The nurse on duty had even told her that the Omega often hid under the blankets and cried secretly.

To her surprise, not long after, she received this child who had attempted suicide by biting his wrist.

This child was the same age as her own.

Although the Yuan family strictly forbade them from contacting or speaking to the child, she couldn’t help but walk over when she saw Ji Gui sitting there alone.

Who would have thought she would hear Ji Gui talking to himself? Her heart sank, and she wanted to get closer to hear more clearly, but she accidentally stepped on a fallen leaf.

Are you here to look at the scenery too? Seeing Ji Gui retreat in fear, her heart ached even more, and she asked softly.

Ji Gui didn’t dare say much to her. He just shook his head. I want to go back.

Then I’ll walk you back, she said hurriedly.

Ji Gui nodded silently, maintaining a certain distance from her the entire way back to his room.

After escorting Ji Gui back to the ward, she tried to chat with him, but Ji Gui only gave dull nods.

Feeling helpless, she had no choice but to leave.

After a long period of treatment, Ji Gui’s wrist recovered, and he was taken back to the Yuan mansion.

The scenery along the way was all unfamiliar. Ji Gui stared out the car window, letting his thoughts drift.

This time, what awaited him was not the cold, dark basement, but the spacious and bright room from the beginning. His eyes nearly welled with tears as he buried his head in the blankets.

He had gambled correctly. Yuan Hui had brought him out!

But before he could be happy for even half a second, the door was pushed open. Ji Gui turned around instantly and found the newcomer was a blond child with heterochromatic eyes.

The dazzling golden hair brought to mind the morning light—warm, pure, appearing when the sun first rises. It was the dawn after the dark night.

The child’s expression lit up when he saw Ji Gui, and he ran forward. You must be Big Brother Ji Gui! I’m Yao. I saw you coming back while I was in the garden. I’ve been waiting for so long. It’s too boring with only two people to play with… Oh, right, right, let’s go out and play!

… Ji Gui could figure out with his toes that this person was Yuan Hui’s new favorite.

In less than a year, another one had been added. Ji Gui wanted to sigh.

He didn’t know what to say and really wanted to avoid him.

Seeing his flat expression, Yao asked hesitantly, Is that a no…?

After the previous experience of being targeted by Ivy, Ji Gui didn’t dare to refuse directly. Instead, he said, No, it’s just that I’ve only just returned and I’m a bit tired.

The subtext: Get out, I want to rest.

Hearing this, Yao nodded obediently. Then we won’t go out. I’ll just stay here and keep you company.

After saying that, he gave Ji Gui a smile. To an outsider, that smile was cute and innocent, without a trace of impurity. One look was enough to make one’s mood brighten and smile along with him.

But Ji Gui couldn’t smile. Even if this person was younger than him and looked harmless, he would inevitably stand on the opposite side and compete with him.

Before Ji Gui could speak, Yao took it upon himself to pull up a stool and sit in front of him.

Seeing this, Shang also came to join the fun, floating around Yao.

Ji Gui chose to ignore them and sat back on the bed.

Yao rested his chin on his hands and stared at Ji Gui, asking casually, Why did you bite your blood vessel before?

Asking such a question right away showed he really was a child. Ji Gui studied Yao, feeling he was about the same age as himself, so he asked, How old are you?

Yao showed his white teeth and said a number.

Converted, it was about 78,840 hours, one year younger than Ji Gui.

So why? Didn’t it hurt? Yao’s face was full of curiosity, his eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge, without considering the other person’s feelings at all.

But this was normal. Children were like this, especially since he had no parents to teach him.

Ji Gui didn’t care if he was a child or not; he just wanted to kick him out. However, his tolerance had increased significantly. As long as no one held a knife to his throat, he wouldn’t snap.

So he answered calmly, My hand was a bit itchy at the time, and I accidentally bit down.

Although he was talking nonsense, Yao clearly believed him, even showing a look of surprise. Then how itchy must it have been!

Ji Gui was speechless, unable to tell for a moment if he was faking it or if he was truly that stupid.

Ah… He let out a yawn, rubbing his eyes as if tired. I’m a bit sleepy. I want to sleep now. Are you going to stay here?

He didn’t believe Yao wouldn’t understand even that!

Alright then, I’ll come find you again this afternoon, Big Brother Ji Gui. Wait for me. He waved at Ji Gui and then pushed the door open to leave.

Ji Gui breathed a sigh of relief and lay down to sleep. In a daze, the door was pushed open again.

He thought it was Yao again and felt annoyed. When he got up to look, it was actually Ivy.

Ivy was still wearing a cute Western-style dress, looking like a doll. She tilted her head and stared at Ji Gui, walking slowly into the room and sitting down. Long time no see. You look a bit thinner.

Mm…

Ji Gui didn’t believe she hadn’t snitched about the last incident. Otherwise, how could Yuan Hui have suddenly noticed him and a servant?

He asked indifferently, What do you want?

Ji Gui stared at her, imagining himself pleasing Yuan Hui. In the future, when his revenge was complete, she would be crawling on the ground, crying over the loss of Yuan Hui’s favor, abandoned and washing her face with tears in agony.

And Ji Gui would appear at that moment to mock her, driving her to a desperate suicide.

It was too beautiful.

Ji Gui couldn’t suppress these frantic thoughts. If it weren’t for Ivy, he wouldn’t have been locked in the basement for a month, wouldn’t have become skin and bones from hunger, and wouldn’t have bitten his wrist. Yuan Hui would have continued to dote on him.

Have you met Yao? Ivy said. The Master’s new favorite. How is he? Isn’t he cute?

Ji Gui felt that person was brain-dead. He said directly, Stop wasting my time.

What’s the rush? Ivy said with a beaming smile, speaking unhurriedly. Do you think the Master really cares about you? The Master likes Yao very much now. Even I have to avoid his edge. And besides, the Master hates people who seek death the most. How long do you think you can stay here?

…I know. Ji Gui didn’t want to talk to her and lay down on his own.

Ivy gave a cold snort and left. Then she found Yao. She approached Yao with a feigned look of sorrow, her tone frustrated. I just went to see Ji Gui, but he ignored me. He even said he doesn’t want to play with us.

Yao was currently squatting in the garden counting ants. The ants formed a long line, seemingly moving house. Yao was watching with great interest.

Hearing this, he turned his head and said seriously, Big Brother Ji Gui must have been sleeping. You woke him up, so he’s unhappy.

Ivy added, He wasn’t sleeping at all. He was sitting by the window looking at the scenery. He just doesn’t want to deal with us and told me to leave quickly. He doesn’t want to see me.

After saying that, she cried out in grievance, tears streaming down her face.

Yao panicked instantly and hurriedly comforted her. Sister, don’t cry. Shall we go ask Big Brother Ji Gui?

Ask your head!

Ivy really wanted to slap him. Was this the kind of thing you asked about? She grabbed Yao’s hand and shook her head. It’s no use. He just doesn’t like us. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have rejected us. And even if we go ask, he won’t tell the truth.

Then… what should we do? Yao asked.

Let it be… Ivy wiped her tears, thinking her goal had been achieved.

She wanted to drive a wedge between Ji Gui and Yao. She absolutely could not let them become friends.

On the other side, Ji Gui was still looking for the book in his room. He remembered putting the book Gui gave him under the bed, but now he couldn’t find it anywhere.

It must have been taken away, he thought silently, feeling miserable.

He didn’t know where Gui had gone. He hesitated about whether to go out for a walk, just to catch a distant glimpse. But at the same time, he feared Yuan Hui finding out.

One look should be fine… he murmured.

Shang appeared at that moment and said, Who are you looking for?

Don’t say it, let me think. Shang stroked his chin, thinking for a few seconds. Is it that person who calls himself Gui? You really aren’t afraid of death…

He shook his head helplessly.

Ji Gui was also uncertain, only saying, One look from a distance should be fine, right? I won’t talk to him.

Who knows? Go if you want. Shang spread his hands helplessly and vanished.

Ji Gui paced back and forth in the room. After hesitating for a long time, he finally decided to go out.

The garden was covered in fallen leaves, and a few people were sweeping them on both sides of the path. Ji Gui walked along the small path for a long time but didn’t see any sign of Gui. He grew increasingly anxious, searching almost the entire garden.

But he found nothing.

How could he be gone?

Ji Gui had an ominous premonition.

Big Brother Ji Gui…! Just as he was searching hard, a voice called out to him.

He didn’t need to turn around to know it was Yao. But he was in a foul mood and didn’t want to deal with Yao, so he pretended not to hear and walked forward quickly.

To his surprise, Yao ran up and blocked him. Big Brother Ji Gui, are you out to play too? Didn’t you say you were going to sleep?

Now Ji Gui had no way to avoid him, so he had to say, I don’t want to sleep anymore.

Then shall we play together? Yao looked at him expectantly.

Ji Gui was thinking about Gui and had no interest in playing. Besides, he didn’t like Yao, so he said, No, I want to be alone for a while.

…Alright then, I’m leaving. Yao deflated like a leaking balloon, hanging his head and leaving alone, looking incredibly lonely.

Ji Gui couldn’t worry about that. He thought that maybe Gui was off today or was somewhere else. He had to wait a bit longer.

See, I told you he doesn’t like us. After returning to Ivy’s side, Yao received this message.

Ivy spoke with absolute certainty, and if one listened closely, there was a hint of resentment. Yao hung his head gloomily and asked, Why does he hate me? Did I do something wrong?

Ivy wanted to say that not only did he hate him, but she hated him too. That innocent and stupid expression of his represented happiness and ignorance. Didn’t he know what a heavy sin that was?

Simply unforgivable!

But on the surface, she smiled gently, tucking her hair behind her ear and sighing. Sigh, he’s just that kind of person. There’s something wrong with his head. Otherwise, why would he hurt himself?

Nothing. He was nowhere to be found.

After searching everywhere, Ji Gui gave up. He dragged his heavy body back to his room, feeling a headache coming on.

His heart felt blocked, stifled, and a bit bitter. He tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.

In desperation, he went to the room next door.

The maid who had looked after him before lived there. Maybe he could ask her.

He knocked on the door. When the maid opened it and saw it was him, she was slightly surprised and then invited him in.

The maid’s room was much smaller than Ji Gui’s, with only a few pieces of furniture, looking very simple. Ji Gui didn’t sit down but asked, Um, Sister, do you know where Gui went?

The maid looked at him in confusion. Gui? Who is that?

The mute one, Ji Gui said hurriedly.

The maid suddenly realized. Oh, oh, him. But his name isn’t Gui. As far as I know, his name is Wang Li, but most of the time we just call him the Mute. He was fired a few months ago. Is there a problem?