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As Miss Liu walked away, I was left in a haze, filled with countless unanswered questions. The biggest mystery was about Sun Ming—what kind of person was he? The key issue was that she hadn't left me any contact information for him before departing. Was I supposed to visit him? But under what pretense? Should I confront him directly or gather more information first? Judging by Sun Ming's intimidating methods, it was hard to gauge his true level of skill. Moreover, I didn't even know how old he was.
"Hey, miss, the bill please." In Guangdong, people often refer to waitstaff as "miss" or "handsome guy," rarely calling them directly as servers. It's a form of respect for those in the service industry. After settling the bill, I stepped out of the café and glanced at the nearby residential area. I knew Miss Liu's exact address, but I hesitated. It wasn't fear of Sun Ming that held me back; rather, I sensed that this situation was far from simple. If I were to go, I needed at least a rough understanding of who I was dealing with.
Shaking my head, I suppressed the urge to pay her a visit. This conversation had made it clear that things were not as straightforward as they seemed; even Miss Liu's words might not be entirely truthful. I had considered calling Sister Su to inquire about Mr. Chen's first love, but if Sister Su knew anything about her, she would have told me already. After all, Miss Liu had interned at their company, which indicated that Sister Su likely didn't know Mr. Chen's first love either. One thing I could confirm was that this matter involved a ghost because the Ghost Grasp Seal on Miss Liu was undeniably real.
Once home, I immediately summoned Mr. Chen's spirit. Many answers couldn't be found through mere speculation; since there were so many uncertainties, it was best to ask the person involved. The small study lit up again with flickering flames and fragrant smoke swirling around. Thankfully, my apartment was high up; otherwise, people might have thought it was on fire.
When Mr. Chen's spirit appeared, he looked much better than before; the weakness on his face had lessened significantly. He gazed around in confusion and asked, "Where is this? Did you take me away from my home?"
"Yes, Mr. Chen, this is my home. I can't let you stay beside Chen Chen any longer; it's not good for anyone. You carry a Yin Curse, and if I don't bring you back soon, you'll Soul Shatter before long." I explained while fanning the incense to accelerate its burning and provide the nutrients needed for his Yin Qi. The purpose of the incense was to offer sustenance for Spirit Gods—much like how humans need food. The smoke produced by burning incense could nourish Spirit Gods by increasing their Yin Qi and accumulating Yin De (virtue). This is why places with strong incense offerings attract more worshippers; it's not just because the deities are powerful but also due to the collective energy generated by sincere devotion.
Mr. Chen understood his situation well enough; he simply thanked me and fell silent.
I then asked, "Can you tell me about your first love? What is her relationship with Miss Liu?" My question came out abruptly, causing Mr. Chen's expression to shift dramatically from confusion to gloominess. After a long pause, he finally spoke.
"My first love is Miss Liu. She died because of me and has reincarnated to find me again; how could I betray her? This is all Karma." His few words gave me a new perspective on things.
Reincarnation truly exists—after death, when a soul departs and is taken by Yin Chai (Yin officials), arrangements are made for reincarnation. Many friends have asked how long one must wait after death before reincarnation occurs; there is no fixed timeframe for this—some wait longer while others shorter. The duration depends on one's actions during their lifetime: those who were kind and compassionate accumulate Yin De and don’t need to wait long after death, while those who committed evil deeds must face punishment in the Underworld to atone for their sins.
Many friends often cite examples: someone kind-hearted who dies young versus someone wicked who lives freely for a long time—this is merely superficial. The underlying truth is simple: no one escapes Karma.
Miss Liu died because of Mr. Chen in her past life and has now reincarnated to seek him out again; this seems plausible enough. However, for Mr. Chen to fully believe in reincarnation requires a necessary condition: that Miss Liu retains memories of her past life. Yet from what Miss Liu described, she didn’t seem to have those memories—it all seemed orchestrated by Sun Ming. Could it be that Sun Ming is actually Mr. Chen’s reincarnated counterpart?
With this thought in mind, I couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Chen, can you tell me when your first love died and how?" Summoning souls is exhausting work; there wasn't much time for pleasantries—I had to get straight to the point.
Mr. Chen said, "This is all just Karma. I didn't believe in it before; I did some despicable things, and now that I've become a ghost myself, I realize that everything has its consequences. Back then, I left decisively for my own future. Now, the retribution has finally come. The way I left her is the same way she is now repaying me. Twenty years ago..."
Twenty years ago, Mr. Chen and Miss Xiao came to Guangzhou to make a living. Miss Xiao was Mr. Chen's first love, though her last name wasn't Liu. At that time, their standard of living was very low; they had no education and only did menial jobs to get by. Life was quite poor. Later on, Miss Xiao unexpectedly became pregnant, but they didn't even have a marriage certificate, and their finances were tight. So Mr. Chen suggested that Miss Xiao terminate the pregnancy. However, Miss Xiao was very reluctant; after being together for a long time, she felt the need for a baby to bring some flavor to their bland life. Their opinions diverged greatly, leading to frequent arguments.
They say that poverty shortens one's aspirations, but Mr. Chen was different; he worked even harder and eventually found himself working at Sister Su's family factory by chance. After meeting Sister Su, he developed feelings for her. In just a month, he secretly started dating her while keeping it from Miss Xiao—though in reality, it was only Mr. Chen who was keeping secrets; Sister Su was unaware of Miss Xiao.
Sister Su came from a wealthy family and was generous; being the only daughter made Mr. Chen feel as if he saw a bright future ahead. However, there was still a pregnant woman at home—though they weren't married yet, morally speaking, this was an entanglement he couldn't easily escape from. Mr. Chen resolved to be with Sister Su at all costs and absolutely could not let Miss Xiao give birth to the child. So he secretly bought abortion pills for Miss Xiao and mixed them into her food. This ultimately led to a miscarriage. Due to the improper method of abortion, it resulted in severe consequences: Miss Xiao would find it difficult to conceive again for the rest of her life.
After this incident, Miss Xiao felt utterly despondent and constantly confronted Mr. Chen. Their conflicts grew larger and larger until life became unbearable for both of them; ultimately, Mr. Chen openly admitted his relationship with Sister Su...
In that era, love was considered sacred, and the aversion to such matters was much stronger than it is today. In the end, unable to overcome her emotional turmoil, Miss Xiao took her own life by jumping into the Pearl River...
When Mr. Chen described this event, he spoke lightly of it without any self-justification; he believed everything was his fault and accepted his current fate willingly as penance. Even if his soul were shattered, he felt it was what he deserved.
Listening to this story left me with mixed feelings; on one hand, I felt anger towards what Mr. Chen did twenty years ago, while on the other hand, I felt pity for his current situation—after all, those who are pitiful must also have their faults. Yet even in death, one cannot escape responsibility for their actions. Miss Xiao's reincarnation using such means against Mr. Chen ultimately serves as a reminder of cause and effect; instead of seeking revenge, she is merely creating more karma for herself. This kind of self-destructive behavior is truly irrational.
The first update is here; the second will be posted at 10 o'clock sharp. I returned too late last night and didn't have the energy to write—my apologies! Thank you to "Farming Crew" and "Yanyan Mommy" for your diamond rewards!
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