Chapter 24
"Why don't we call Brother Song over and find a place to play in the afternoon?" said Mao Jianming.
"Okay, call him now," I said.
Zhang Song arrived less than an hour after Mao Jianming finished his call. Mao Jianming went down to meet him. His attire remained unchanged, in camouflage uniform, regardless of the weather. He looked incredibly energetic and robust.
"What are your plans?" he asked us as soon as he came in.
"Why don't we go to the amusement park?" Erma looked at me and said.
"That's fine. Do you have any suggestions?" I asked others.
No one objected, so we immediately bought tickets online and prepared to go to the amusement park. We had a quick meal before leaving. In the car, Erma's excitement was palpable. In my memory, she was always at the Tianshi Mansion. Even if she sneaked out, she wouldn't dare stray too far. Even when she had a mission down the mountain, she didn't dare wander off. I don't think I've ever seen her go to an amusement park or other entertainment venue.
After we asked, she found out it was her first time.
"No way, you've never been to an amusement park." I said in disbelief.
"How dare I? Master and senior brother are very strict." Erma said.
"Then you won't be afraid of what they say about you this time."
"You're here, aren't you? I told you that you took me there."
I couldn't help but be speechless. She was using me as a shield. But then I thought about how she was a girl like me. Although Tianshifu wasn't a feudal place and had many modern facilities, Erma, as a disciple of Tianshifu, probably hadn't come into contact with many things in the city.
In that case, let's take her out to play to her heart's content today.
After we checked in at the amusement park, Erma wanted to try everything. I generally didn't like the carousel and Ferris wheel, thinking they were for little girls. But Erma, on the other hand, had a blast, like a child, her smile filling the air.
Seeing her lively presence, I suddenly felt a little sorry for her. For someone so young to have such advanced Daoist skills, she must have endured a lot of hardships. Next, we tried the drop tower, the deep-sea whirlpool, and the Yarlung Zangbo River Rafting. The drop tower was especially thrilling; the feeling of weightlessness made my heart leap, and Erma was screaming beside me. The most fun part was the haunted house. Zheng Yunyun and I were terrified, but Erma wasn't afraid at all. Perhaps she'd seen far more terrifying real ghosts than these.
After playing all afternoon, we were all exhausted. This trip to the amusement park was a novel experience for Erma. She hadn't had enough, so the four of us sat by, drinking juice and watching her. She played until closing time, only reluctantly leaving.
"Have you had enough fun?" I asked her with a smile.
"It's so fun." She said, still wanting more, "I'll come back next time."
"How about we go to the shooting range tomorrow?" Zhang Song suggested.
"Sure." Zheng Yunyun said.
As we were walking, Erma grabbed Zheng Yunyun and a taxi whizzed past her.
"It's going to kill you, driving so fast at night!" Zheng Yunyun shouted at the taxi.
I was surprised. The taxi seemed to appear out of thin air. Erma took a bracelet from her wrist, put it on Zheng Yunyun's hand, and said, "You wear it first."
Zheng Yunyun also realized that something was wrong and said timidly, "Is it Ah Yu who is here?"
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Erma said.
Even though she said that, Zheng Yunyun was still very scared. She clung to Erma, which made her feel safe.
Zhang Song then said, "You may think it's strange, but even though I've encountered a few unreasonable things since I was a child, I've never been afraid."
"Hey, hey, hey, can we not talk about this so late at night?" I said.
We found a Northeastern Chinese restaurant and ordered some Northeastern dishes in a private room. While waiting for the food to be served, Mao Jianming and the others asked some metaphysical questions, and Erma answered them one by one.
"After this matter is over, Sister Erma, can you make me an evil-repelling bead?" Zheng Yunyun said.
After today's interaction, Erma and Zheng Yunyun's relationship has eased. Erma's personality is clear about what she loves and hates, and she's straightforward. Zheng Yunyun is more thoughtful and considerate, and she's a genuinely nice person. Besides, it was Li Bin who had offended Erma in Eshan, not Zheng Yunyun.
"Okay, after we finish dealing with this matter, come back to the Tianshi Mansion with me and I will give you one." Erma agreed to her readily.
"Really? Thank you, sister Erma." Zheng Yunyun said happily.
While we were talking, the food came up.
Zhang Song and Mao Jianming ate with big mouthfuls. Mao Jianming said as he ate, "It's still the habit of eating northern food."
I agree with this statement, and I also feel that northern cuisine is more palatable.
Erma, however, had a different voice and said, "I think Sichuan food is delicious."
Zheng Yunyun then said, "Of course, hometown food is the best. You'll find food that's delicious wherever your home is."
We all agree with her point of view.
After eating and drinking, we dispersed. Mao Jianming was initially concerned about Zheng Yunyun's safety and suggested that we all stay home tonight to accompany her. But Erma said that with so many of us, especially Zhang Song, we had too much yang energy, and the evil spirit wouldn't dare approach. If he didn't show up, it would be difficult to eliminate him. So we each went back, Erma and I.
Before leaving, Erma told Zheng Yunyun, "If it really appears, don't be afraid. With the bracelet I gave you, it can't do anything to you."
Zheng Yunyun was still a little scared, so I said, "If anything happens, just call us."
Zheng Yunyun nodded, and we parted ways.
But the two of us did not stay away from Zheng Yunyun's residence.
"Is it really going to happen tonight?" I asked Erma.
Just when it was just the two of us, Erma said that Zhang Yu would definitely come out tonight.
"Of course. The bracelet I gave Zheng Yunyun just now is a soul-catching bracelet, specially used to attract ghosts." Erma said.
"Will Yunyun be in danger?" I said worriedly.
"Don't worry, we just have to wait." Erma said with a smile.
So we waited until midnight at a nearby KFC.
Just as I was dozing off, my cell phone suddenly rang. I took it out and saw the caller ID was Zheng Yunyun.
I answered the phone, but before I could say anything, I heard Zheng Yunyun's frightened voice on the other end: "Sister, come here quickly."
I hung up the phone immediately and ran straight to Zheng Yunyun's house with Erma.
Fortunately, we didn't go home. Erma was right. Zhang Yu's ghost really went to find Zheng Yunyun. When we arrived at Zheng Yunyun's house, she was still in shock.
Erma took off the bracelet she was wearing on Zheng Yunyun, weighed it in her hand and said, "Done."
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