Mrs. Zhou was so frightened by Zhuang Li's inference that she almost screamed.
If it weren't for the good upbringing ingrained in her bones that prevented her from doing anything too outrageous, she might have grabbed Zhuang Li by the collar and yelled at him.
How dare this person say such a thing without any evidence? If this were to get out to the outside world, my daughter, who already has a bad reputation, would be ruined even more completely, and she wouldn't even have a chance to survive!
Mrs. Zhou stared at Zhuang Li as if she was staring at a sworn enemy.
The King of Qi, sitting in the adjacent private room, also showed a look of surprise, then frowned deeply. He began to worry about the boy's safety.
The young man was too frail and weak, even weaker than the two maids brought by Madam Zhou. He was afraid he would be beaten. Thinking of this, the King of Qi stood up and walked to the door, ready to rush to the rescue at any time.
While everyone was in shock, Zhuang Li suddenly asked, "Who does your daughter usually listen to more? Her father or her mother?"
"She listens to her father more." Mrs. Zhou answered subconsciously.
"What kind of person is her father? Strict or gentle? What tone does he usually use when talking to her? Is he gentle guidance or firm orders?" Zhuang Li asked repeatedly.
"Her father is very strict with her and likes to speak to her in a commanding tone. She is very afraid of her father, and I love her the most, so she likes to act coquettishly in front of me. She never listens to what I say and always likes to contradict me." Mrs. Zhou burst into tears as she spoke.
Even as she recounted her words of rebuke to her daughter, Mrs. Zhou's face revealed a look of nostalgia. She had also been angry at her daughter's disobedience, but now, thinking back on it, those moments of anger and helplessness had become so beautiful.
Zhuang Li's series of questions interrupted the brewing anger of Mrs. Zhou. She felt as if all the bones in her body were pulled out. She fell back into the chair with a bang, and two lines of tears fell down her face unconsciously.
She was so desperate! If her daughter's madness was really related to that dirty thing, what should she do?
7480 said horrifiedly, "Master, why do you keep asking about Miss Zhou's father? Do you suspect that the person bullying Miss Zhou is her biological father?"
This speculation overturned 7480's three views.
Zhuang Li: "...System, have I ever told you that you're cute?"
7480 covered his red face and asked flatteredly, "Master, do you really think I'm cute?"
Zhuang Li said firmly, "Yes, you are very cute in your stupidity."
7480: “…”
Bah! It knew the big devil wouldn't say a single good word!
When Mrs. Zhou was overwhelmed by a feeling of powerlessness, Zhuang Li had already walked up to Miss Zhou and looked straight into her eyes.
Zhuang Jiuge wanted to catch up, but was frozen in place by his brother's stern gaze.
Miss Zhou was full of fear of men, so when Zhuang Li approached, her struggle became more intense, her eyes became more distracted, and her mumbling turned into earth-shaking screams.
"Ahhhhh! Evil ghost! Evil ghost! The evil ghost is coming! Don't come near me! Don't come over! Ahhhhh..." She screamed at the top of her lungs, her throat coughing up blood, her face was covered with blue veins that were throbbing like earthworms, and her face looked as hideous as a ghost.
Anyone with eyes could see the torture she was going through. She was so frightened that she was almost losing her soul.
Mrs. Zhou quickly stood up and tried to pull Zhuang Li away, but she heard him calmly say, "If you want her to remain insane for the rest of her life, feel free to interrupt me. I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. I'm the only one in this world who can cure her."
Mrs. Zhou was stunned by these words.
Her obsession with curing her daughter at all costs caused her to suppress her mother's desire to protect her.
Zhuang Li walked up to Miss Zhou and stopped two meters away. He whispered repeatedly, "Please be quiet, quiet, quiet down, okay?"
Miss Zhou was still screaming at the top of her lungs.
Zhuang Li suddenly raised his voice to drown out her screams, his tone unusually dignified and cold: "I told you to be quiet!"
The deafening sound penetrated the wall, making the King of Qi's eardrums buzz. Several guards who were also lying on the wall and eavesdropping almost jumped up in fright.
When the young master is gentle, he is really gentle, and when he is majestic, he is really majestic!
This explosive ban smashed Miss Zhou's brain like a giant hammer, bringing a moment of clarity to her chaotic thoughts. She subconsciously closed her mouth before she could even think.
The noisy private room suddenly became quiet.
The King of Qi then rubbed his ear and curled his lips in amusement. He finally understood why the young master had brought up Master Zhou.
Only by testing Miss Zhou's temper can we prescribe the right medicine.
Miss Zhou was used to obeying her father's commanding authority and refused to listen to gentle persuasion, which was why the young master spoke so harshly. This sudden roar must have reminded Miss Zhou of her father, and a daughter could not resist her father no matter what.
Miss Zhou not only became quiet, but also fell into the chaise longue with a thud.
Zhuang Li still stood two meters away and ordered majestically: "Close your eyes and listen carefully to my instructions."
Miss Zhou closed her eyes in a daze.
Mentally ill people are extremely difficult to hypnotize, but Zhuang Li grasped Miss Zhou's weakness, or more precisely, her pain point, and quickly put her into a hypnotic state.
When performing hypnosis, psychologists can use two speech patterns: one is the kind motherly guidance; the other is the strict fatherly command. For those who are emotionally obedient, the kind motherly guidance is more effective; for those who are physically obedient, only the strict fatherly command can make them comply.
What is a physiologically obedient person?
People who, like soldiers, only obey orders without asking why are physiologically obedient. For them, once an order is given, it must be carried out; the process is as natural as a physiological reaction.
In the ancient society where patriarchy was paramount, every child who grew up bound by feudal ethics was a physiologically obedient person. They faced their father like soldiers faced their generals, and they were more inclined to obey imperative statements.
This status-based oppression is particularly severe for women.
So when Zhuang Li gave an order, Miss Zhou's mind became confused.
Mr. Zhou had done this before. His roars always made his daughter quiet down, but after the quietness came an even more violent outburst. Once Mr. Zhou left, Miss Zhou would be even more manic and terrified than before.
Mr. Zhou had no idea how to use this authority to resolve his daughter's emotional issues, but Zhuang Li did.
He continued in a commanding tone, "Lie down and cover yourself with the quilt. If you feel uncomfortable, you can adjust your sleeping position yourself."
Miss Zhou lay down in the chaise longue with her eyes closed, covered herself with a thin blanket, and moved her head slightly to find a comfortable sleeping position.
Mrs. Zhou was stunned.
The two maids could not hide the shock on their faces.
They hadn't seen Miss Zhou so obedient, so quiet, and so normal for a long time.
Zhuang Jiuge, who had been holding his breath, finally let out a breath, then squatted in the corner with his knees hugged, staring at his brother intently.
It was amazing. How on earth did his brother do that? His mind was full of questions.
The King of Qi raised his eyebrows and looked surprised.
The guards looked at each other, each in astonishment. This young master was truly capable! The evil spirit that even Master Xuan Zhenzi couldn't handle was now as obedient as a child in his hands.
At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the door, and the waiter's voice could be heard trying to dissuade them: "Sir, you can't go up there. This floor has been reserved by a distinguished guest. Please stop!"
"My wife is inside, get out of the way!" an angry voice came.
The King of Qi immediately guessed the identity of the visitor, quietly opened the door, and personally stopped the other party. The young master had finally controlled Miss Zhou and would never let this person interrupt his magic.
The guards never expected the prince to do this and quickly chased after him.
Master Zhou had once been a close confidant of the Qin governor, held the rank of lieutenant commander, and had led troops in battles. Naturally, he was familiar with the King of Qi, who came from the military. Seeing this handsome, much thinner face, he was taken aback for a moment, then knelt down in deep fear.
When he opened his mouth to greet him, the King of Qi raised his index finger as a gesture of silence.
Mr. Zhou quickly shut his mouth.
"The young master is helping your daughter catch ghosts. I can let you in, but you must not disturb the young master, understand?" King Qi leaned forward slightly and warned in an inaudible voice.
Mr. Zhou nodded with cold sweat.
"Go in." The King of Qi then made way.
Mr. Zhou climbed up using his hands and feet, his face always facing King Qi. With a 90-degree bow, he walked backwards to the door of the private room where his wife was and gently knocked on the doorknob.
"Be careful when you go in." The King of Qi warned again carefully, and then entered the private room next door.
Mr. Zhou waited until he left before he busily wiped his sweat, but his bent spine could not straighten up, and his face still had an expression as if he had been pardoned.
Bazhou was the home of the King of Qi. After the previous emperor's death, several adult princes engaged in fierce fighting, even attempting to seize the King of Qi's military power. To consolidate his power, the King of Qi repeatedly plowed the Bazhou officialdom five or six times, killing many officials who showed dissent.
Master Zhou had personally led a team to help the King of Qi capture people, and he had also witnessed the scene of dozens of heads being chopped off by the King of Qi in one go, so he was so terrified. In fact, he almost peed himself in fear just now.
I just don't know why this King of Hell is hiding here, and why he is protecting a fortune teller? Master Zhou, his mind in a mess, was welcomed in by two maids.
Seeing her husband, Mrs. Zhou's face turned pale and her body trembled uncontrollably. She thought she would be severely reprimanded and cruelly punished, and that her daughter would most likely be tied up by her husband and immediately sent to a dilapidated temple in the countryside.
But none of her imagined situations happened.
Mr. Zhou walked into the room quietly, sat down quietly, and made a gesture to the stunned Mrs. Zhou to keep quiet.
Mrs. Zhou was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth. She was very suspicious that her husband was also possessed by an evil spirit.
Zhuang Li simply glanced at Mr. Zhou and continued to give Miss Zhou his orders: "Lie down in the warm sunshine, stretch your limbs freely, and enjoy the tranquility. You have no worries and can sleep carefree.
"Your eyelids become very heavy and relaxed at the same time, and your body slowly goes limp. Now, you can't open your eyes; your eyelids feel like they're stuck shut.
"You try to open your eyes, but you can't because they're sealed shut. You just keep them shut tight and fall into a deep sleep."
Following Zhuang Li's instructions, Miss Zhou's eyelids began to twitch, as if she were trying to open them, but she couldn't. Her eyes were indeed sealed shut.
So she quickly gave up struggling, her face became peaceful, and her breathing became long.
Seeing this scene, Mr. Zhou, who had originally believed that Zhuang Li was a street liar, was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped.
Mrs. Zhou looked at this scene in disbelief, tears welling up uncontrollably in her eyes.
However, Zhuang Li's next words shocked them even more.
"Now, I will take you back to the past, and together we will search for the source of the evil spirits and fight against their invasion. You must believe that I will always be with you and protect you. With me here, no evil spirit can get close to you. When you are in danger, just shout 'Mr. Zhuang Li' and I will appear by your side immediately. So, you cannot escape."
Zhuang Li paused for a moment, then gave a command in a stern voice: "I want you to see clearly what those evil spirits look like, face their harm head-on, and resist the fear in your heart. I want you to catch them with your own hands!"
A thin layer of cold sweat broke out on Miss Zhou's forehead, but she did not wake up.
She has submitted to Zhuang Li's authority.
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