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Lin Yan'an followed behind and entered, watching the interaction between the human and the ghost with a smile.
As if sensing his gaze, Zhong Wan turned her head to look.
Seeing the smile in his eyes, she smiled and withdrew her hand, then said casually, "Let's pack up and see what we need."
As she spoke, she skillfully walked towards the shelf against the wall.
Looking at the dazzling array of goods on the shelf, Zhong Wan reached out and took them out one after another without hesitation.
While taking the items, she directed Lin Yan'an: "There are bags in the cashier's drawer, bring me a few."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan'an glanced at the cashier, walked over, and replied, "Okay."
The two packed several large bags before leaving the store.
After locking the door, the two walked up the familiar mountain path.
The back mountain looked particularly desolate in winter.
But Gu Nian'an's grave was covered with things.
Seeing this scene, Zhong Wan said softly, "It seems his family has been here."
"I think so."
Lin Yan'an replied uncertainly. He didn't know if Gu Nian'an's family had ever come, but at least someone still remembered him.
That's... a fortunate thing, I suppose.
Lin Yan'an and Zhong Wan quietly stayed with Gu Nian'an for a while, chatting for a bit, before carrying the rest of their things and continuing inside.
And those heroes are also in it.
Even though Lin Yan'an and Zhong Wan had just cleaned their graves in the summer, the stubborn withered grass in winter still stubbornly sprouted and covered most of the burial mounds.
Zhong Wan and Lin Yan'an exchanged a glance, then bent down and put the bag on the ground: "Let's do a simple cleaning for them first, at least we need to clear out a piece so we can burn money for them."
Otherwise, she would really be afraid of starting a fire that could set the mountain on fire.
"Um."
Lin Yan'an instantly understood the meaning behind her words, nodded in agreement, rolled up her sleeves, and bent down to begin clearing away the withered grass and fallen leaves around her.
They didn't bring any tools, but fortunately, the withered grass in winter, though dry and hard, wasn't lush.
In particular, they wanted to simply clear out a clean place in order to burn the paper money and offerings.
Even so, it still took the two of them quite a bit of time.
Satisfied, Zhong Wan stood up, straightened her back, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
She raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead, looked at the open space in front of her, and said with a smile, "This should be big enough."
Lin Yan'an glanced at it and replied, "It's about right."
The two placed the offerings they had brought among the offerings. They did not know the specific names of these people, so they could only offer a unified sacrifice with reverence.
After arranging everything, Lin Yan'an picked up a lighter, bent down, and lit the pile of things in front of him.
Offerings such as yellow paper and ghost money were lit one by one, the flames leaping and reflecting on the calm and solemn faces of the two people.
Zhong Wan also brought some snacks and candies, which she took out and placed next to the fire.
"Dear seniors, the New Year is approaching, and we've come to visit you."
Zhong Wan looked at the small mound of earth in front of her and said softly, "I hope you are all doing well over there."
Strangely enough, even though she had thought of many things to say, at this moment she felt as if she didn't know what to say anymore.
Zhong Wan subconsciously turned her head to look at Lin Yan'an, silently pleading for help.
Seeing this, Lin Yan'an smiled and squatted down, picking up paper money and adding more as he said softly, "Thank you. This peaceful and prosperous world is as you wished."
The flames devoured the paper money, making a soft crackling sound.
The ashes rose slowly with the steam, as if carrying the living's longing and respect for them, drifting into the distance.
After the ceremony, the two stood quietly for a while until the flames were completely extinguished and no embers remained before they packed up their belongings and prepared to get down.
The two had just reached the shop entrance when they looked at the person standing there, exchanged a glance, and couldn't help but laugh.
"Mr. Zhong! Mr. Lin!"
Upon seeing them, Xu Siying, who had been waiting for a long time, waved and shouted enthusiastically, "I knew you were going to the back mountain again."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Wan smiled and shook her head, then quickly quickened her pace and walked over.
Looking at the enthusiastic Xu Siying, and then at the composed Ding Shaoqi, she asked curiously, "What brings you here?"
You know, ever since she confessed to her superiors, I heard that they've been quite busy.
Xu Siying had obviously thought of this as well. She gave Zhong Wan a resentful look but didn't say anything. Instead, she urged, "Boss Zhong, please open the door quickly and let us in to buy something."
"We specifically took time off to come here. It's almost Chinese New Year, and we're both incredibly busy!"
Xu Siying complained weakly, and only after she had finished speaking did she remember that their captain was still there. She quickly and cautiously turned her head to look.
Ding Shaoqi glanced at her subtly, then ignored her. Instead, he calmly nodded to Lin Yan'an and Zhong Wan, greeting them, "Mr. Lin, Boss Zhong."
Lin Yan'an had never met him, but she had heard Zhong Wan mention him.
Especially that dangerous moment, if he were about to appear, his Wanwan...
Lin Yan'an quickly shook off those chaotic thoughts in her mind and looked at Ding Shaoqi, thanking him sincerely: "Thank you for last time."
Although Ding Shaoqi had some doubts, he didn't ask any further questions.
Instead, he glanced at his watch and silently urged, "Could you please let us in to buy something as soon as possible?"
After all, time is limited, and they really can't afford to waste any more time.
Zhong Wan instantly understood what they meant, nodded quickly, turned around and opened the shop door: "Okay, right away."
Unlock the door and push it open.
Zhong Wan stood sideways at the doorway, looked at the two of them with a smile, and said, "Go in and get whatever you need, it's on me."
"Hehe, that's too kind of you."
Xu Siying chuckled as she walked in, deftly picking it up in her hand.
Zhong Wan understood instantly upon seeing this.
They... they're probably going to the back mountain too.
Watching Xu Siying expertly handle the incense, candles, and paper money, and then glancing at Ding Shaoqi standing silently to the side, noticing the respectful look in his eyes as he gazed towards the back mountain, she softly asked, "Are you... also going to the back mountain?"
Ding Shaoqi nodded slightly upon hearing this, and said succinctly: "Routine worship."
Goodness, they're wearing work clothes for their routine worship.
They're really brave.
Zhong Wan and Lin Yan'an exchanged a glance, both seeing the same emotion in each other's eyes, as well as an indescribable mix of feelings.
Xu Siying moved quickly and soon came over carrying a large pile of things.
Zhong Wan quickly found a bag and packed it for her.
"Mr. Zhong, how much are these?"
Ding Shaoqi stepped forward with his phone and asked, Lin Yan'an raised her hand, picked up the payment QR code, met his gaze, and explained, "We agreed to treat, so don't be shy."
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