My grandfather told me that my life was as fragile as paper, and that I shouldn't have come into this world in the first place. Every day I live now is a bonus.
However, when I was twelve...
Why is Zhang Guangyin sending me so many messages?
I opened WeChat and started browsing from the beginning.
Starting at 8 PM last night, Zhang Guangyin messaged me, asking if I had found a solution for him.
I didn't even know when my phone was turned off; I was completely preoccupied with that USB drive last night.
As for those text messages, they were all missed call notifications from Zhang Guangyin who called me.
I shook my head, put my phone in my pocket, went out the door, and rode my electric scooter towards the courier station.
On the way, I received a call from Zhang Guangyin. He asked me in a very weak voice why my phone was off last night. I made up an excuse and said that I drank too much last night and fell asleep as soon as I got into bed. As for when I turned off my phone, I really didn't know.
Zhang Guangyin didn't get angry with me; he just asked me when I was going to start work.
I told Zhang Guangyin that we had already set off, and he told me to hurry up, saying he was waiting for me at the entrance of the courier station.
I told him I understood and then hung up the phone.
20 minutes later.
I arrived at the entrance of the courier station. When Zhang Guangyin saw me, he hurriedly came up to me, handed me a cigarette, and said, "Changming, come to my office with me. I need to talk to you."
I took the cigarette, nodded, and followed behind Zhang Guangyin.
I knew exactly why Zhang Guangyin had contacted me. He looked even more haggard than yesterday, it seemed that the evil thing had tormented him quite a bit last night.
Seeing Zhang Guangyin walking with a limp, and recalling his arrogant demeanor at the courier station in the past, it really is karma, and retribution is inevitable.
After returning to the office, Zhang Guangyin closed the door and led me to sit down at the coffee table.
"Changming, have you found a ghost-catching master for me?" Zhang Guangyin asked anxiously.
“Hu Ergou from the next village is seriously injured. I wanted to ask him to find you a talisman, but he said he was in the hospital and didn’t have time.” I shrugged, looking embarrassed.
"Then am I doomed?" Zhang Guangyin looked at me, his face ashen. "Changming, is it because I was too harsh on you before that you hold a grudge and are unwilling to help me?"
"I knew I was wrong before, but I only withheld some of your wages. Now my life is in danger, you won't just stand by and watch me die, will you?"
As Zhang Guangyin spoke, he took out two thousand yuan from his pocket and placed it in front of me, pleading, "Changming, let bygones be bygones, please help me."
I was somewhat surprised by Zhang Guangyin's actions. This miserly man is always one to take in but never give out, but I never expected him to spend two thousand yuan so readily.
But I never intended to take Zhang Guangyin's money. The reason I wanted to help him was because I couldn't stand those dirty people harming others.
"Brother Yin, take the money back." I pushed the money back in front of Zhang Guangyin and shook my head as I spoke.
“Changming, you…” Zhang Guangyin hurriedly stood up and pleaded, “Changming, you still won’t forgive me? Do I have to kneel down before you’ll calm down?”
After saying that, Zhang Guangyin suddenly came up to me and was about to kneel down in front of me.
I reacted quickly and caught Zhang Guangyin, saying, "Brother Yin, you've misunderstood. Let bygones be bygones. I don't accept your money because I did nothing wrong, but I didn't say I wouldn't help you either. If you trust me, I'll go with you tonight."
"Changming, you can catch ghosts? Didn't your grandfather say he didn't teach you?" Zhang Guangyin asked with a suspicious look.
"I know a little bit. Hu Ergou taught me." I nodded seriously. I couldn't tell him directly that my grandfather taught me how to catch ghosts, so I used Hu Ergou as a shield. Hmm, that's a good idea.
"That's wonderful! I heard from Zhong Lingui that you took Master Hu to help him solve his troubles. I didn't expect you could also catch ghosts." Zhang Guangyin's originally pale face instantly lit up with joy. Then, remembering something, he added with some unease, "Changming, that female ghost is elusive...you..."
Although Zhang Guangyin didn't finish speaking, I already understood what he meant. He was afraid that I wouldn't be able to handle the female ghost, but he was too embarrassed to say it out loud, since he needed my help now.
No wonder he kept asking me to find Hu Ergou for him; it turns out he got some information from Zhong Lingui.
"Don't worry, I've learned a lot from Master Hu. Dealing with a female ghost shouldn't be a big problem. If you trust me, I'll go back with you tonight to take a look. If you don't trust me, then we'll just have to wait until Master Hu recovers before I can help you." I've already made up my mind to help Zhang Guangyin catch the ghost.
I just learned a few minor spells last night, so I'll practice on that female ghost.
"Alright, Changming, come home with me now and deal with that female ghost. After you're done, I'll give you a big red envelope," Zhang Guangyin said hurriedly.
"Now?"
“Yes, I never want to see that filthy thing again. Last night she pressed herself on top of me again, and you don’t know, she follows me wherever I go. Wherever there’s a mirror, I can see her smiling at me in the mirror. Look at me, she’s tormenting me to the point of being unrecognizable.” Zhang Guangyin had a tearful expression on his face, and he got up, trying to pull me home with him.
“Not now, I’ll go tonight. I need to prepare some things after I finish delivering the packages.” I carefully examined Zhang Guangyin, and sure enough, he seemed even thinner than yesterday, with listless and unfocused eyes, and his whole body looked extremely weak.
Moreover, since I started practicing the Three Pure Ones Supreme Technique, my perception and vision have been greatly enhanced.
Yesterday I only noticed that Zhang Guangyin's forehead was slightly dark, but today I see that it is filled with a deathly aura. If the root cause is not resolved, Zhang Guangyin will surely die in a while.
"What time is it? Why are you still delivering packages? I'll have the new guy, Xiao Deng, do your deliveries for a few days. You'll still get paid. Just focus on cleaning up that filthy thing for me." Zhang Guangyin's face was filled with anxiety; clearly, the female ghost had terrified him.
"The ghost-catching thing is easier to handle at night. How about this, I'll go buy some things after I finish delivering the package, and then we'll go back together in the afternoon."
If Zhang Guangyin hadn't encountered something supernatural, and if I hadn't used Hu Ergou's connections, Zhang Guangyin wouldn't have been so easy to talk to.
Indeed, once a person lacks strength, not only will outsiders look down on them, but even their own relatives will despise them.
After leaving Zhang Guangyin's office, I clocked out and then went to the sorting room.
"You must be Brother Changming?" A young man dressed in blood-red clothes came up to me and said with a smile.
"Who are you?" I asked curiously, wondering why there was suddenly a stranger at the courier station.
Moreover, my first impression of this man in red was very bad. Although he had a kind smile on his face, I had a feeling that this guy was cold and dangerous.