Chapter 6 Paper Man

Author: Quan Duojin

Chapter 6 Paper Man

Growing up, my grandma loved me very much. She was always generous with me, whether it was New Year's money or other good things. Now it's really strange that grandma is anxious to ask me to leave. I can't think of the reason, so I can only try to ask this question.

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At this moment, I felt guilty because of my grandma’s shocked eyes. I felt that this question was too unfilial, so I whispered: "I was joking..."

Grandma rolled her eyes at me: "That's not the joke. Let's go quickly. If you leave now, you can still get home before dark."

My great-grandmother's body has not been found yet, so the funeral has to be suspended. My parents don't allow me to go to the pit anymore, and I can't help here.

Moreover, it was the day to apply for the college entrance examination in two days. The signal in the village was not good. My parents were worried that it would affect my study in college, so they thought it would be better for me to go back to the town first.

I took the money my dad gave me and left with my cell phone. Before going out, my grandma specifically told me: "Weiwei, on the way back, no matter who calls you, don't stop."

At this age, of course I understand why I shouldn’t talk to strangers, so I reassured my grandma.

There is a direct bus from the village back to the town, but it takes twenty minutes to walk from grandma's house to the station.

The scenery in the countryside is beautiful, and the journey is nothing. I carried my bag on the road and walked out of the village. I couldn't help but think about what just happened.

The look in the big black snake's eyes before disappearing was impressive. Is it really dead?

I was lost in thought when someone suddenly tapped me on the shoulder. I was startled. I turned around and saw that it was Zhao Man teasing me.

Zhao Man was born in the same year and month as me, so I grew up. Every year when I go back to the village, she comes to play with me. This time, I haven’t met her yet because I was busy with my great-grandma’s funeral.

"Weiwei, when did you come back?" Zhao Man withdrew his hand stiffly, and his voice was a little strange.

"I came back the day before yesterday. My great-grandmother passed away." I briefly explained, seeing that Zhao Man was wearing heavy makeup today and felt a little uncomfortable, "Are you learning makeup?"

Zhao Man twitched the corners of his mouth and forced out a smile: "Yes, do you want to learn? I will teach you."

I am indeed interested in makeup, but my great-grandmother just passed away, so now is obviously not the time to learn this.

Moreover, Zhao Man's makeup was too thick. Her whole face was painted white. The two lumps of blush and lipstick on her cheeks were too red. She also used black eye shadow. In the dream, those paper ties were used when I got married.

Everyone wears makeup better than her.

Realizing this, a chill shot up from the soles of my feet to the sky. I shuddered involuntarily and secretly glanced at Zhao Man's feet.

The slender and twisted shadow spread out at her feet, overlapping with mine.

It is said that ghosts have no shadows. Zhao Man has a shadow, so he should still be alive.

However, in view of my previous experience, I thought it was better to go home first: "I'm going home, so I won't learn how to put on makeup yet. Let's go, bye."

"Then why did you come to my house?" Zhao Man asked.

Zhao Man's words were like a gust of wind blowing away the fog in front of my eyes, and I realized that I was standing at the door of her house.

This is impossible!

Leaving the village and going to Zhao Man's house are two completely opposite directions. I can't go wrong with my eyes closed. How did I end up at Zhao Man's house?

This was so strange that I quickly wanted to leave, but it started pouring rain, which instantly soaked me like a drowned rat.

"Weiwei, come in and sit for a while." Zhao Man's mother walked out of the house, and together with Zhao Man, she pulled me into the house without any explanation.

In the middle of the hall, there was a big red 囍 character hanging, and there was a row of paper figures standing against the wall. Suddenly, I was reminded of my weird dream.
Chapter completed!