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Gravekeeper
After drinking, I lay on the bed, feeling a bit heartbroken. I didn’t earn a single penny from this job, and I even lost tonight's accommodation fee! Sigh!
A talisman costs ten thousand! Damn it, I’ve used up both Corpse Fixing Talismans.
I’ll have to spend more money to buy two more.
But I have to admit, the Azure Cloud Taoist’s Talisman is indeed very powerful.
I fell asleep on the bed, and early the next morning, we packed our things and headed towards Donghai City.
After what happened last time, we had been through life and death together, so our relationship was pretty good. Although Wen Yan still wore a cold expression as if he owed someone money, it was clear he didn’t really want to take Fourth Uncle and the others back to the police station.
I sat in Zhao Yin’s car while Wen Yan drove his Mustang in front. The two cars sped along, and about three hours later, we arrived at Donghai City.
Near the East Sea City Public Security Bureau, the car stopped, and we gathered together.
Wen Yan addressed Fourth Uncle and the others: “I accepted a commission from Chen Fang. She offered me ten thousand for finding you, and twenty thousand if I capture you. Now it’s up to you. If you don’t want to go to the police station, I’ll drop this commission.”
Fourth Uncle shook his head and sighed: “We know we were wrong. Stealing is a crime after all. We’re willing to go in; by the way, can this count as a confession?”
I smiled: “Sure, don’t worry about it.”
Wen Yan nodded. “Alright then, I’ll ask Chen Fang for that twenty thousand when the time comes. After you get out, I’ll compensate you.” With that, Wen Yan turned to look at Zhao Yin, extending his hand with a cold expression.
Zhao Yin understood what Wen Yan meant. She brushed her hair back, took out a one-yuan coin from her pocket, placed it in Wen Yan’s palm, and sincerely said, “Thank you.”
Wen Yan remained expressionless, merely nodding. He turned to look at me and said, "Song Fei, if you find yourself with nothing to do after graduation, or if you enjoy solving cases, you can come work at my Detective Agency."
I laughed, "Stop boasting, alright? I have my own shop; I'm a coffee Shop Owner!"
Wen Yan looked at me in disbelief, then reached out to shake my hand. "Alright then, call me if you need anything."
I nodded sincerely. "You too, call me if you need anything."
Wen Yan turned and left, getting into his Mustang and driving off with a roar.
I glanced at Zhao Yin and noticed her pale expression. "Are you alright?"
Zhao Yin nodded, forcing a smile. She looked down and said, "Um, Song Fei, give me your account number. I'll transfer the money to you. I'm feeling a bit unwell and want to go home to rest."
I provided Zhao Yin with my account number, and she left as well.
I turned to Fourth Uncle and the others. "Let's go inside the Station."
Once inside the Station, I called Qin Hai.
Qin Hai approached me with his phone in hand and patted my shoulder. "Song Fei, has the Zhao Ke suicide case been resolved?"
I nodded. "It's completely resolved. However, Hai Ge, I need to trouble you with something. I want to tell you about Fourth Uncle and the others."
I explained their situation to Qin Hai.
After listening, Qin Hai replied, "No problem; leave this to me. The burglary is considered retaliatory behavior and falls under civil economic disputes rather than theft. I know a very capable lawyer who is passionate about public service, especially in helping migrant workers recover their wages. You can rest assured about this matter!"
Fourth Uncle expressed their gratitude repeatedly.
Next, I accompanied Qin Hai to understand the details of the case. The other party was named Chen Fang, a highly educated talent who owned a pharmaceutical research and development company, earning around one hundred fifty thousand a year. I couldn't understand how someone with such high education, intelligence, and income could deliberately set a trap to harm the money of migrant workers.
Later, we found a lawyer named Du Ming. He was a very enthusiastic lawyer and quite well-known in the legal field. After understanding the situation, he didn't guarantee that we could recover the thirty thousand yuan, but at least he could help Fourth Uncle and the others avoid prison time.
Seeing that Du Ming seemed like a reliable person, I felt reassured handing Fourth Uncle and the others over to him.
When I returned to the dormitory, it was already past five in the afternoon. Upon entering, I was greeted by a delightful aroma. Inside, I found Chi Xiang and Yang Gou Dan grilling meat while playing games. They had bought an electric grill, with skewers of lamb and other delicacies laid out, living a leisurely life.
To my surprise, there was even beer!
Seeing this scene left me speechless. I patted Yang Gou Dan on his bald head and said, “Dog Egg, if your master knew you were not only eating meat but also drinking, would he beat me and Chi Xiang to death?”
Yang Gou Dan thought seriously for a moment and replied, “Probably not. My master doesn’t kill living things, but he would definitely incapacitate you both.”
“Then why are you still eating!” I was truly frustrated; isn’t Buddhism all about abstaining from alcohol and meat?
Yang Gou Dan chuckled as he devoured his food, grease covering his mouth. “It’s nothing; Ji Gong Ancestor drank wine and ate meat. Besides, I’m called Abstaining from Lust, not abstaining from alcohol.”
“……” I was even more speechless. I grabbed a skewer of lamb and sat down to eat as well.
Chi Xiang mumbled, “What the hell! Song Fei, how dare you come back? The whole school is spreading stories about you being a pervert lurking in the woods at night. Shouldn’t you go hide for a bit? What the hell!, don’t eat anymore; there are only a few skewers left.”
I smacked Chi Xiang on the head and said, “If it weren’t for you exposing my name, I wouldn’t be so embarrassed. Damn it, all these lamb skewers belong to me now.”
Chi Xiang quickly begged for mercy.
We three laughed and scrambled to finish all the beer and lamb skewers.
Later that night, I lay in bed, my whole body aching unbearably, the result of being pinched by the Vengeful Spirits of the Old Witch. However, I wasn't poisoned; it was just a bit of physical pain.
Of course, the pain wasn't the main reason for my frustration. The real issue was that after all this hard work, I hadn't made any money!
I had used up both Corpse Fixing Talismans and had no choice but to endure the exploitation of the Azure Cloud Taoist and buy two more. The Azure Cloud Taoist required a minimum of five talismans, but I only had a little over forty thousand left, which was nowhere near enough.
After much flattery, I finally managed to get two Corpse Fixing Talismans from the Azure Cloud Taoist.
Feeling dejected, I fell asleep.
In my dreams, I still heard the hissing of horse hooves.
The cries of battle and weeping echoed around me.
I seemed to be standing in darkness, experiencing a massacre and wails. I began to understand; everything was indeed connected to me!
I stood there in a daze as everything flashed through my mind.
Yes, the Witch Clan Bloodline was dead; the Witch Clan was gone.
And I was reborn as a baby in my mother's ancient tomb after thousands of years—a baby with witch blood.
My mother must have held a high status in the Witch Clan.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be such an imposing ancient tomb, nor would there be that ugly dog engulfed in black flames guarding it. It wouldn't have crossed millennia just to let me see the light of day again!
I drifted off into a deep sleep, feeling hazy and heavy.
About a week later, I had already figured out the various operations and supply sources of the coffee shop.
I just needed to wait for the school year to start, and then I could officially open for business. This coffee shop was a treasure trove; it was my ticket to buying a car, a house, and marrying a wife in Donghai City.
The door of the coffee shop creaked open, and in walked a woman dressed in a floral Cheongsam.
"Hello..." I said casually, but then I was completely stunned.
The person who entered was Liu Yiyi.
Liu Yiyi wore a fitted Cheongsam that reached her legs, with a thigh-high slit and half-heeled shoes. With her light makeup glowing under the lights, she looked like a superstar.
I stared at Liu Yiyi in a daze.
She walked over and waved her fair hand at me, "Hey, Song Fei, what's wrong? Have you turned into a lovesick fool?"
"Ah?" I wiped the corner of my mouth and chuckled awkwardly. "Liu Yiyi, your outfit... is it a bit too beautiful? How many hearts are you going to steal looking like this?"
Liu Yiyi rolled her eyes at me. "Stop joking around. I'll have a cup of coffee. I just got off the plane and thought of you."
"Wow!" I exclaimed, genuinely feeling honored.
Liu Yiyi smiled. "I mainly came to see if you had gone out of business."
I shot her an exasperated look.
I made a cup of coffee for Liu Yiyi and exchanged a few words with her. It was clear that she was very happy, so I asked what had brought her such joy.
Liu Yiyi had recently been to the United States and found a market that she believed would be quite profitable.
"Oh? What project is it? You seem very confident," I inquired.
"It relates to your field—it's in the Health Industry. My trip to the U.S. was to investigate the corresponding health market. I've decided to develop the Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Market. The response over there has been quite positive, so I've returned to start planning a new company. This is my first time leading and making decisions on a major project, to be honest, I'm quite nervous," Liu Yiyi said, smiling slightly. Even without makeup, her complexion was exceptionally fair.
"Congratulations! Developing health products based on traditional medicine seems like a lucrative venture," I replied.
"Yes. Oh, by the way, Song Fei, what's going on with Zhao Yin? She suddenly submitted her resignation today, saying she wanted to take some time off. I'm quite frustrated because she was someone I had high hopes for; my new company really needs her. Her sudden resignation caught me off guard," Liu Yiyi murmured.
I was taken aback; I hadn't expected Zhao Yin to resign. After thinking for a moment, I said, "I think Zhao Yin is a great person—she has her own principles and values loyalty. The reason she's resigning now is likely due to the significant stress she experienced before; she just can't get past it." I then recounted the events that had occurred in Shanshui Village.
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