Chapter 949 The Returnee's Notes 23
Section Chief Zhao wasn't in charge of personnel, and with so many people in the factory, he couldn't possibly know everyone. So he had some older employees called over to inquire.
Xie Ning sat quietly to the side, holding her tea, listening to their conversation. When Section Chief Zhao asked a question, she couldn't help but ask, "You said you heard opera singing at night. Were any of the people who died in the accident opera singers?"
This can also narrow down the scope.
One of the older employees, with graying hair, glanced at Section Chief Zhao and said hesitantly, "I've heard that Ding Yong's mother used to sing opera when she was young."
Moreover, Ding Yong's mother passed away three years ago.
It's said that he accidentally fell into the river and drowned. When the police asked Ding Yong to identify the body, he was so frightened that he fainted. His wife was much braver; she cremated the body and took it back to their hometown to bury it.
"Is Ding Yong still working here?"
"Here I am."
After all, everyone working here is an acquaintance, and the benefits are good, making it a secure job. It wouldn't be so easy to find a job elsewhere.
Ding Yong, who was summoned, was completely bewildered. His mother had died long ago, so how could this be related to his mother?
And it's not just his mother who can sing opera; all those older men and women can sing a few lines.
However, there is a difference between singing and singing well. According to the employees who have heard the opera being performed in the building, the opera was sung quite well, but it was also creepy and made people feel uneasy.
After all, it was the middle of the night, and the sound of opera singing echoed in the corridor. The melodious and lingering echoes assaulted people's ears, which would drive anyone crazy.
Upon investigation, it was found that Ding Yong's family had indeed lived in that building.
Wang Heng narrowed his eyes and suggested going to Ding Yong's house to take a look.
The employees who moved out of the building were not enough to live in the new dormitory, so half of them moved into the new dormitory and the other half moved into the old dormitory building that had been built earlier. The old building was abandoned, but in order to appease the employees, the factory leaders had it renovated.
Then those families with many members were moved here. Although it was dilapidated, they were given an extra room.
The corridors in the tenement building were deep and long. Even though it was daytime, the outside light still couldn't penetrate, making it very dim. Wang Heng glanced at Section Chief Zhao and suggested that he install a few more light bulbs here.
Zhang Dong stared silently at the slightly trembling compass in his hand. It seemed that this building was not clean either, but the yin energy was not as strong as that of the locked building in front. It was probably some unconscious spirits that couldn't find their way and drifted here.
Section Chief Huo took the lead and led everyone to Ding Yong's house. The tenement building was already crowded, and with so many people going in, it felt quite cramped.
The main reason was that Ding Yong only lived with his wife and a young daughter, so he was only allocated a larger room.
The room was simply furnished, with a stove and sink on either side of the corridor. Xie Ning's gaze fell on the little girl, who was about the same size as her, standing next to a small table, and then she saw a photo on the cabinet next to the little girl—a family portrait.
An elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Ding Yong, followed by two girls, one older and one younger.
The elderly couple in the photo had already passed away, as there was a black and white photo of them next to the television.
"They're not here. We'll check that building later, but let's clean this place up first." If we don't get rid of those things, and given the environment here and the large number of children, they're bound to bump into each other.
After speaking with Section Chief Zhao and receiving his consent, Wang Heng and his companion began the ritual.
Xie Ning just watched from the side. In fact, there weren't many remaining floating spirits here, and they were easily sent away. Wang Heng didn't even need to do anything; Zhang Dong alone could handle it.
Zhang Dong first told these people to stay away, especially those who were peeking in from outside the door to watch the commotion. Then he asked Ding Yong to bring a cup, add water, and light some incense to guide the spirit.
This is to attract those spirits.
Then, the spirit-binding rope is used to encircle the neck of the spirit, and some soil-like substance is sprinkled on its head, and that's it.
Xie Ning was familiar with this method of sending off spirits; it seemed simple, but it also tested one's skills and courage.
After doing all that, Zhang Dong and Wang Heng took another step: to put it on display for others.
Zhang Dong and Wang Heng, each holding a peach wood sword, deliberately walked towards the dark corners inside the house and in the corridor outside, muttering incantations as if they were chanting spells.
Xie Ning, who understood, remained silent.
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