Chapter 69: The Deep Dive
Yu Sheng had considered countless possibilities for the favor Little Red Riding Hood would ask of him. He figured it would have something to do with the supernatural—after all, despite looking like a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, she was a professional “spirit detective.” Whatever it was, it had to be serious. Truth be told, he was a little excited. Since he also dealt with Otherworlds, this could be a great opportunity to learn something new from a “junior” in the field.
But there was also a nagging worry in the back of his mind. What if he couldn’t handle whatever she needed? If it was too tough, he’d have to find a way to muddle through without losing face.
Sitting in a cozy roadside café, Yu Sheng waited. Little Red Riding Hood was rummaging through her bag, and when she finally pulled something out, he blinked in disbelief.
She wanted him to help copy her math homework.
A massive stack of it.
He stared at the thick booklet of math papers in front of him, then glanced up at the short-haired girl across the table. His eyes went back and forth several times, his confusion evident.
This was, in a way, more daunting than battling monsters in an Otherworld. If it weren’t for the answers at the back, he’d be totally lost. Fighting entities, no matter how tough, was straightforward—you could die a few times and still drag yourself through. But math? If you didn’t know it, you just didn’t know it. Even if someone knocked him out and he woke up again, he’d still be clueless.
Foxy stood nearby, holding Irene, watching but clearly not understanding what was going on.
“You just need to help me copy this booklet,” Little Red Riding Hood said casually. “The answers are at the back, so your handwriting can be a bit messy. Just fill it up. Meanwhile, I’ll take Foxy to the mall next door to buy some clothes.” She paused, then added, “Oh, and I’ll need some cash. I don’t have much on me. After we’re done, I’ll bring back the receipts, and we can settle up.”