45 Chapter 45 (including forum
◎Found the puppy!◎
Xie Yan's expression became dazed. She grabbed the draft of "Letter" on the table, her arms trembling slightly.
"Suddenly, suddenly one day, it just disappeared."
"It's so small...it's sick...where can it go?"
It seemed that any setbacks she had encountered since childhood, including being sued for plagiarism, were not as important to her as the sudden disappearance of this stray dog.
In the end, the life she held in her palm, the life she desperately wanted to save and possess, was taken away from her, forming a deep-rooted obsession and resentment in her heart.
[Woo woo woo, the puppy is sick, it definitely didn't die on its own.]
Could it be that she couldn't get a part-time job, so she published a revised version of "Letter" herself, and her parents felt that she was neglecting her younger sister, so they secretly took the puppy away?
[Holy crap! The person who took the puppy away was Zheng Qiyan's younger brother?!]
[The loop is closed! Of all the actors who played Shi Xiaonan's relatives on the set of "Reenactment," Zheng Qi was the only one who dreamed of her after filming wrapped!]
[So disgusting... Such a disgusting family! ]
They ruined Shi Xiaonan's life, taking away her only comfort. Even after her death, they're using her soul as a gimmick to make a killing. This family is truly disgusting.
【It’s simply a horrible death!!!】
…
[Ahhhh! Does anyone know where Shi Xiaonan's rubbish parents are? I hate them so much.]
[What right do they have to remain at large? They are all the murderers who forced Shi Xiaonan to death!]
This scene that happened in the live broadcast room was quickly shared by the audience on other social platforms.
Qianyang's influence is already big enough, and what happens in her live broadcast room will no longer be questioned. As a result, netizens across the platform are completely outraged!
A new entry quickly topped the hot search list. After entering the hot searches on various platforms, almost half of the hot searches were related to Shi Xiaonan, and at the same time, it also appeared on the hot search list of social platforms for Shi Xiaonan’s former residence. The matter had become a complete disaster!
The number of viewers in Qianyang's live broadcast room has reached a terrifying 25 million. The barrage of comments and rewards has never stopped for a moment, and some have even been stuck.
This incident became a major event that attracted the attention of the entire network. Qianyang's name also completely entered the vision of every netizen and almost became an unprecedented internet celebrity anchor.
In order to prevent the Qingning platform from collapsing again, the number of viewers in Qianyang's live broadcast room has been limited to 25 million, and the platform has temporarily blocked her live broadcast room to avoid causing greater public opinion.
At the same time, the Qingning platform opened a new channel and shared Qianyang's live broadcast room on Weibo. Except for not being able to give rewards, people can watch the live broadcast simultaneously.
"It was so shocking that I couldn't even begin to describe it. The reversal was like a tsunami, it all came crashing down on me all at once."
"I just finished reading her diary. Such calm words, just a few sentences, but they seem so sad and desperate."
"Because of her sister's excellence, her parents have deprived her of the only light in their miserable life. She will always have to live under her sister's shadow. They make so much money, why don't they share some with her so that she can treat her dog's illness and live a good life?"
"I've never met such a disgusting family. No one cares about her feelings, no matter how well she's doing, no matter what she needs. But at least don't deprive her of her only freedom! In order not to affect her sister and your income, she has chosen to work under a fake identity and submit works under other pseudonyms. If her parents hadn't stopped her, she would definitely not have been so desperate as to publish the revised "Letter" under her own name. I even suspect that the reason she used plagiarized plots was that she felt she was not worthy of her sister's excellence, so she chose to borrow from works she thought were excellent."
"Plagiarism shouldn't be glorified, but after understanding her experience and state of mind, it's impossible to view it realistically and objectively. She couldn't afford her rent, was starving, and had no money. She was completely helpless. How could she have done such a thing? She was forced into this by her parents! It was her blood relatives who pushed Shi Xiaonan into this desperate situation!"
"After reading her diary and learning about her past, I burst into tears. Actually, compared to the romance novels her sister ghostwrote in the middle and later years, I prefer what she conveyed in her early works, which took a serious look at society, work, love, and friendship. After learning that she plagiarized, I couldn't understand it from any perspective. Now that the truth is out, I put myself in her shoes. I probably wouldn't have lasted that long. I might have resorted to stealing or robbing to cure the puppy's illness."
"Early media reports said she had visited a veterinary hospital. I was puzzled at the time as to why there were no pets around her after her death. I thought she had abandoned them... I never imagined that this would be the case."
"This is the first time I've learned about Shi Xiaonan's case. I looked up the information and discovered she died before the age of 32. A young life ended at the hands of her family. I feel incredibly angry! I urge the police to reinvestigate Shi Xiaonan's suicide. Don't miss any opportunity and bring her demonic family to justice."
…
"If Shi Xiaonan's ghost didn't kill anyone, then who killed those who died in Shi Xiaonan's 'ghostly revenge'?"
Even Qian Yang himself did not expect that Shi Xiaonan's affairs actually hid so many secrets, and he couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
What surprised Qianyang the most was that the crux of her problem was not the persecution and oppression from her family, but a stray dog that had disappeared and was her spiritual support.
However, seventeen years have passed, and even if the puppy had survived then, it would probably be dead now.
The problem becomes how to untie the knot in the heart of Shi Xiaonan's deceased soul.
After her emotions exploded, Xie Yan was too exhausted to hold on, so Qian Yang had to let her have a good rest and contact her again in the evening to discuss how to find the stray dog.
Qianyang finished the morning live broadcast and has been thinking about this matter.
Dogs don't live as long as humans, and there are examples of dogs living to be twenty years old. However, Qian Yang doesn't think Shi Xiaonan's family will treat the dog well, treat its illness, and then find a good family to adopt it.
It is likely to be thrown somewhere and left to fend for itself.
"Master, she is so pitiful." Sang Chen said as he sat beside her.
"Do you want to help her?" Qian Yang asked.
Sang Chen pursed his lips and said, "I can't do it."
Qian Yang looked at him, thought for a moment and said, "Not necessarily."
Sang Chen was stunned for a moment, "...Can I?"
"It should be possible."
Since he was not sure, Qian Yang did not tell him what to do specifically, but just said that he would see when the time came.
Xie Yan was resting in the afternoon, so Qian Yang did not do a live broadcast. He planned to wait until she woke up at night before going online.
She thought she might be able to find some information about Shi Xiaonan's pet online, so she spent the entire afternoon on social media platforms.
Netizens almost unanimously believed this matter. A few more cautious netizens carefully searched out the manuscripts of Shi Xiaonan's early works that had been published by the publishing house, and compared the fonts of the first edition of "Letter" and the diary one by one. In the end, they came to a very consistent judgment that the "Letter" and diary found in Shi Xiaonan's former residence were indeed Shi Xiaonan's own handwriting.
The contents of Shi Xiaonan's diary can almost be used to finalize the truth.
After the incident fermented to a certain extent, discussions were also heard in Shi Xiaonan's hometown:
"Oh my god...Shi Xiaonan actually still has some belongings? Didn't they say that all the things she had at the rental place were burned?"
"Who is that mainland expert? How could she know that Shi Xiaonan had hidden something in her air conditioning duct and behind her door? I remember the media reporting that Shi Xiaonan couldn't pay her electricity bill and the air conditioner in her bedroom had been removed long ago. And she actually hid the draft of 'The Letter' there?"
"After reading Shi Xiaonan's diary, I felt incredibly sad. I was a fan of her books, but after learning about the plagiarism incident, I felt incredibly disappointed. I never doubted she'd committed suicide out of shame, but I never imagined her experience would be so tragic. I sincerely repent and apologize to her, and I hope she finds peace soon."
"There are so many secrets behind Shi Xiaonan's ghostly pursuit? Her parents and siblings are all trying to peel her skin and drink her blood!"
"The media has already started reporting extensively. I hope the police can get to the bottom of the matter. Although Ms. Shi Xiaonan is guilty of plagiarism, I still hope she can be cleared of all charges and receive the treatment she deserves. Let her demonic family go to hell!"
"Please remove all TV dramas and movies that deliberately tarnish Ms. Shi Xiaonan's image!"
"Does anyone know how to watch Master Qianyang's live broadcast? I hope to learn more about the truth. I hope Miss Shi Xiaonan will soon reach heaven."
“Click on the link to enter a new channel and wait for the anchor to start the live broadcast.”
…
The huge influence has enabled netizens in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to deeply understand the ins and outs of Shi Xiaonan's incident.
Even in the end, the author who had sued Shi Xiaonan for plagiarism spoke out.
"Dear Miss Shi Xiaonan, after seventeen years, I can finally have a conversation with you again."
"I still remember the first time we met. You were so skinny, crying and begging for my forgiveness, saying you had no choice. I'm so sorry I didn't believe you then. Plagiarism is something I absolutely cannot tolerate, so I won't accept any excuses. I tell you seriously and ruthlessly that I don't need financial compensation from you. I just want everyone to know that creators who plagiarize will pay the price with their own careers."
"But as I was leaving the courthouse, I stumbled upon you kneeling before your parents, begging them to return Shun Yi. I was utterly astonished. Why were you so servile and devoid of dignity in front of them? In my eyes, you're a writer as accomplished as I am. I wondered if, as you claimed, there was some hidden reason for you to be forced into this situation. So, that evening, when we got home, I discussed dropping the charges against you and giving you another chance. Because you were so devastated and desperate when you begged them to return Shun Yi, I felt like you'd reached your limit."
"However, sadly, I received a call from Lawyer Wang at 2 a.m. the next morning. You had committed suicide in your rental apartment. Upon hearing the news, I was devastated. For a moment, I thought my own ruthlessness had driven you to death. This was a consequence I had never imagined. From then on, I left the place where you passed away and never wrote another story again."
"At 2 o'clock this afternoon, I received another call from Lawyer Wang. After learning everything about your life, I wrote this letter with tears streaming down my face. Perhaps my accusations weren't the reason for your passing, but your passing remains the most regrettable and painful thing in my life."
…
"As a creator, I can completely understand your mood and situation at the time. I blame myself for not thinking more about it."
"You are not a plagiarist. I am very honored that my work can be your choice when you have no other choice."
"I remember Tsangyang Gyatso once said: 'Except for life and death, everything in this world is a trivial matter.'"
"You should ascend to paradise soon. Leave your affairs after death to those behind you."
It’s what you want, it’s what I want.
The stray dog she named Shunyi was the only thing that pleased her in the past thirty-two years.
The original author came out to make a statement, and Shi Xiaonan's plagiarism incident was completely overturned.
That long-forgotten past was confirmed by the original author's remarks.
Before her death, Shi Xiaonan raised a stray dog named "Shunyi", who was taken away by her family.
This further confirms the authenticity of what happened in Qianyang’s live broadcast room.
In the evening, Yang Mao picked up Yang Wei, who was on vacation, and went home together.
When she returned home, Yang Wei's eyes were red, as if she had been crying.
After seeing this, Qian Yang frowned and asked, "Being bullied?"
Yang Wei curled his lips, shook his head, and said, "No..."
"Our Chinese teacher is a fan of Chunqi's books. She read us the letter Chunqi wrote to Shi Xiaonan."
"...You guys know that too?" Qian Yang asked in surprise.
Yang Wei nodded. "The Chinese teacher cried so hard and told us the story of Shi Xiaonan. She said she had scolded her before... Shi Xiaonan had such a hard life. We all cried when we heard it."
Yang Mao sighed and said, "Our company is also discussing Shi Xiaonan's matter today."
After saying that, he patted Yang Wei on the shoulder.
"The college entrance exam is next month, and the Chinese composition might be related to Shi Xiaonan."
Yang Wei rolled her eyes at her brother, obviously not in the mood to study today.
After dinner, Qianyang started the live broadcast.
After entering, the barrage was full of ghosts howling.
【Ahhhhhh, wuwuwuwu! 】
[Wuwuwuwu, save me, anchor! ]
I cried at home all afternoon and couldn't bear it anymore.
[Wuwuwu, don't even mention it. I made a mistake in my work plan, and before my boss even started scolding me, I burst into tears. He thought something happened at home and gave me two days of paid leave.]
[Host, have you seen Teacher Chunqi's letter? I was able to hold back my tears, but after reading this, I burst into tears. Teacher Chunqi is a very gentle person. It's a pity that no one knows what happened to Xiaonan. No one could save her. How desperate must she have been when she committed suicide!]
[Host, please help her. Xiaonan has had such a hard life.]
Looking at the audience who were genuinely sad for Shi Xiaonan on the barrage, Qian Yang couldn't help but sigh.
"Well, I will try my best to help her enter reincarnation."
Qian Yang calmed the audience down while waiting for Xie Yan to come back online.
Looking back on the plot of "Replay," while the crew didn't intend to harm Sister Xie Yan, they did, by accident, reveal the truth behind Shi Xiaonan's incident. Furthermore, the portrayal of Shi Xiaonan as a female ghost was different from other films and TV series. The part at the end where she avenged her family was incredibly satisfying.
[I didn’t dare to say it before, but I also…]
After waiting for a while, Xie Yan came back online and entered the live broadcast room.
Qianyang immediately invited her to join the connection.
After the video popped up, it was obvious that Xie Yan's condition was different from before, and she seemed to be more energetic.
"Master, I dreamed of Shi Xiaonan." Xie Yan said.
"This is the first time I've dreamt of her."
Qianyang asked, "What did you dream about?"
"I saw her clearly, and I knew I was not her."
Qianyang nodded, "That's good."
"Master, if we can find that stray dog, can we resolve her emotional issues?"
Qian Yang said, "Yes. That stray dog is called Shun Yi."
"Shunyi...it's a nice name, she must like it very much!"
"But..." Xie Yan changed the subject, "How can we find it? It's been seventeen years, maybe it has already..."
Qian Yang said: "Humans can be reincarnated, so naturally animals can be reincarnated as well."
"It's just that the six realms of reincarnation include the animal realm. If it has already escaped the animal realm and been reborn as a human... I'm very sorry, we can't disturb it anymore."
【Alas, the host has a point. 】
[If Shunyi were to be reborn as a human, and come to him now, it would definitely have a huge impact on others.]
[Then... what about Shi Xiaonan? Can she still enter reincarnation?]
[Things are still uncertain! Perhaps Shunyi lived longer and survived until now?]
Xie Yan nodded and asked, "Master, what should I do then?"
Qian Yang said, "I will let Shi Xiaonan take control of your body and establish a connection with my little disciple. We might be able to find it through the Heaven Questioning Plate."
Yang Mao asked in surprise, "Master, can Junior Brother activate the Heaven-Questioning Plate? Will it have any effect on his body? I heard them say before that this thing can easily cause backlash."
Qian Yang said, "You don't have to worry as long as Master is here."
"Your junior brother has a strong sensory ability. He has established a connection with Shi Xiaonan and the Heaven-Questioning Plate at the same time. He can find its approximate whereabouts without any guidance."
"So powerful?" Yang Mao asked in surprise.
"Um."
Yang Mao asked again, "Master, can you do this?"
"I can't."
"Why? You're so awesome!"
Qian Yang glanced at him and said, "My Yang energy is too strong. This kind of resentful spirit would be harmed and weakened even if they get too close, let alone establish a connection with me."
Finally, she added: "Except your junior sister."
Qianyang asked the two to get ready and took out the Wentian Plate from the cloth bag.
Sang Chen sat in front of the camera, and the talisman across his face had changed from reverse to forward. After this period of familiarity, he could fully control the blood and ink.
"Can you see it?" Qianyang asked.
Sang Chen looked at Xie Yan on the screen. The lights in the room had completely gone out, leaving only a candlelight flickering slightly.
He clearly saw the ghost of Shi Xiaonan, which had almost merged with Xie Yan.
Sang Chen nodded and said, "Hello."
Xie Yan closed her eyes, relaxed her body and leaned against the wall. She opened her mouth and responded, "...Hello."
Qianyang motioned him to stretch out his hand, and his fingertip slid across the tip of his index finger. A drop of blood overflowed and dripped onto the porcelain spoon in the center of the Wentian Plate.
Qian Yang then placed the Heaven-Questioning Plate in his hand and reminded him, "Focus on this and don't be distracted by other things. Find the traces of Shun Yi after he and her separated."
"Yes." Sang Chen replied, then closed his eyes.
Qianyang stood behind him, not daring to relax.
Although Sang Chen has a high talent for metaphysics, he has not studied with her for long. The Questioning Heaven Plate is indeed too profound for him. If he is not careful, it can disturb his mind and hurt his soul.
A connection was gradually established between the three. Sang Chen felt that the Wentian Plate in his palm was inexplicably hot, and his fingers could hardly hold it.
At this moment, a gentle hand supported his arm, as if pressing a few acupuncture points on his hand. He immediately felt his palm go numb and could not move.
"Don't worry, it won't burn you." Qianyang reminded.
Sang Chen took a light breath and expanded the perception in his mind.
“…That day, someone walked in.”
After a long time, Sang Chen closed his eyes, his expression calm, and slowly spoke.
"It was lying in the kennel, very weak, and the man picked it up... and put it in a plastic bag."
“When it went downstairs, it barked twice, but no one heard it.”
"...it was taken to an open space and bricks were thrown into its body until it bled. Then, it was thrown into a passing garbage truck."
【???】
【？ ？ ？ ？ ？ ？ 】
【Beijianren!!!】
[That's too bad! The person who took it away was Shi Xiaonan's younger brother, right?]
[…I even thought they left it somewhere deserted and it survived on its own.]
[It can be put away in a plastic bag. How big is it?]
How could this family be so evil? They wouldn't even leave a way out for either Shi Xiaonan or Shunyi.
[Oh my god...it was smashed to death...]
Qianyang did not interrupt. It was not unexpected for her that Shunyi died.
After waiting quietly for dozens of seconds, Sang Chen spoke again.
"It was reincarnated as a cat."
"It was raised by its owner until it was four years old, then one day it ran away from home and wandered around."
"The next year, it... returned to Shi Xiaonan's former residence."
"At that time, there were no residents in the building and the elevator had stopped running. It went into the corridor, but... the door to the emergency passage was firmly locked."
"It cried every day in the building, hoping to be heard... But one day, it ate poisonous food."
[Ahhhhh! Doesn't it still remember Shi Xiaonan?! !]
[Oh my god... the remains of that kitten in the fifth-floor hallway couldn't possibly be...]
[Wow, I feel so sad and uncomfortable. The puppy still remembers its owner! ]
[Could it be that someone nearby thought it was too noisy and deliberately put poisonous food in it?]
[Does it think its owner is still living there and hopes she can find it?]
[Wow, wow, wow, I can't take it anymore! Shi Xiaonan's family, please come out and die! I beg you, go to hell!]
"It probably tried to climb up, but when it reached the fifth floor, it couldn't hold on any longer and curled up in the corner and died quietly."
"Okay." Qianyang interrupted him.
"This creature has a spirit and has remembered its past life. It should be reborn as a human in this life."
Since he has been reincarnated as a human, Qianyang cannot allow anyone to disturb him anymore, as it will disrupt the cause and effect of others.
At this time, Sang Chen shook his head hesitantly.
"Master, it has not been reincarnated."
Qianyang was stunned, his tone revealing a hint of disbelief, "...it gave up the chance to be a human?"
[Wow! My defense is completely broken.]
[Shit shit shit shit shit! The Shi family is all shit!]
[Isn't it also reluctant to leave the owner who wanted to save it? ]
My tolerance is too low. I feel like I'll get alkaloid poisoning if I cry any more.
"It seems to know that Shi Xiaonan's soul is sealed..."
"Until two years ago, Shi Xiaonan's vengeful spirit left his former home and possessed Xie Yan. Unable to find a way out, he was reincarnated as a farm dog."
"Now he's two years old and has been wandering around Shi Xiaonan's former residence."
Qianyang was speechless for a moment. Livestock have to reincarnate six times before they can be reborn as humans. In the last life, they can remember the memories of the previous five lives.
It was obsessed with Shi Xiaonan's refusal to reincarnate, and since he missed the opportunity to reincarnate, he could no longer be reborn as a human.
Because animals were often extremely cruel and evil in their previous lives, it is not easy for them to be reborn as humans.
"Xie Yan" on the other side of the screen had already burst into tears after hearing this.
Qian Yang held his shoulders, untied his acupoints, and said, "Okay, leave the rest to me."
Sang Chen slowly opened his eyes, "Yes."
"Shi Xiaonan, I'll lend you my five senses, go find it."
"Xie Yan" choked up and said, "Thank you..."
Qianyang's five senses far surpass those of ordinary people. As long as Shunyi is nearby, she can sense it.
After all, it has become something extraordinary.
"Xie Yan" didn't know what Qian Yang had done. She seemed to be guided by something. She left home and followed the guidance in her heart to Shi Xiaonan's former residence.
She walked quickly and arrived at the deserted neighborhood in less than half an hour.
As night falls, the place becomes like a ghost town, quiet and desolate.
From a distance, I saw a dim street lamp on the side of the road. A black shadow was lying under the lamp, licking its black fur.
The further they walked, the more rapid Xie Yan's breathing became.
A black dog was lying under the streetlight, as if it had had a fight with some of its own kind. There were many healed and unhealed wounds on its body. The fur on its front paws was wet and bloody, probably because it was injured in the bite.
Sensing someone approaching, the black dog immediately became alert. It raised its head and stared straight in the direction of "Xie Yan", licked the wound on its nose that had healed and was left at some unknown time, and made threatening and driving sounds.
"You call it."
Qianyang withdrew his five senses and reminded.
"Xie Yan" paused, her throat choked and she couldn't speak.
Seeing that she was standing there and not leaving, the black dog got up from the ground, cleverly hid its body outside the light, blending into the darkness, and barked a few times ferociously, as if giving a final warning.
"As you wish..."
A choked sound came from "Xie Yan's" throat.
"As you wish...As you wish..."
The barking of the dog gradually subsided. The man and the dog were only fifty meters apart. Except for the dim flickering street lamp, everything around them was plunged into darkness.
Xie Yan took two steps forward and choked up, "Shunyi, I'm sorry, Mommy didn't protect you well..."
"Woo..."
The next moment, whimpering sounds were heard in the darkness.
Immediately afterwards, a dark shadow shot out from under the street light.
It stuck out its tongue, wagged its tail wildly, and pounced towards "Xie Yan".
Xie Yan half squatted down and took the black dog in her arms.
【Author’s words】
Sorry, there is no time to catch the bug orz
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