Chapter 13 Burning paper money
Regardless of whether it is a coincidence or not, since we have already arrived in this community, there is no need for me to say anything to Lao Chen. I will just do what Lao Chen said!
After driving the rented red car around the residential building four or five times, Lao Chen looked at the sky. Basically there was no light at all and the sun had completely set.
"How about it, it's completely dark, let's start now?" Lao Chen asked me.
"Okay!" I nodded.
Lao Chen found a very secluded parking space and parked his car, with the front of the car facing the gate of the community.
Then I got out of the car with him and took out a black plastic bag from the trunk. In addition to the previous ghost coins, Lao Chen also bought some incense candles and ingots.
We found a sheltered corner under the 17-story residential building, and there was a small tree next to it.
Lao Chen looked like he "knows it very well". Before preparing to burn the paper, he first picked up a stone and drew a circle on the ground. He put some ingots in the middle, then took out a lighter, lit a few ghost coins, and threw them away.
On the ingot.
There is a cushion of ingots underneath and the air circulates. If you put the coins on top, they will burn easily.
Lao Chen began to mutter something in his mouth: "Sister, we have never met, we are only related to this house, and your death has nothing to do with us... If you have any grudges, just
Go find the person you need to find. All we can do here is send you some money. Just accept it and buy whatever you want. You can live more comfortably down there. Wish us all the best in the future.
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But……
Just when a small fire lit up on the ground, I saw four or five people wearing red hoops running from a distance, all of them seemed to be aunts from the neighborhood committee.
Oops!!!
Lao Chen and I were frightened. We were more nervous than when we were caught by the police when we robbed a bank!
Burning paper money is strictly prohibited in the city. If you are caught, you will be fined, but there is no explanation at all.
Lao Chen poured all the coins in his hand into the fire, not knowing whether he would extinguish the flames. Then he pulled me and got into the red car without looking back.
It seemed that Lao Chen had already planned it. The position where he parked the car and the direction of the front of the car made it very easy to escape.
Lao Chen stepped on the accelerator, the car made a "squeaking" sound, and rushed towards the entrance of the community...
Even after we had left the community far away, the two of us were still in shock!
Only then did Lao Chen take a long breath, slow down the car, and drive forward slowly.
I also put down what I was holding, wiped the sweat on my forehead with the back of my hand, and asked Lao Chen, "Is this done for today?"
"I...I don't know either?!" Lao Chen said, shaking his head.
"Anyway, the money was given to her, and it's up to her whether she takes it or not. If we give her money, she can't still hold grudges against us. Officials don't give gifts, right?"
"Yeah, you're right, please rest assured!"
Lao Chen and I were chatting wordlessly in the car. Unknowingly, Lao Chen drove me directly to the dilapidated community where I rented a house, and stopped at the door of the building.
Lao Chen held the steering wheel with both hands, stretched his neck and looked at the door of the building, muttering in his mouth: "Hey, Xiao Ma, to be honest, I seem to have an impression of this place, as if I have been here in a dream, haven't you
Live on the 3rd floor?”
"Yes, it's 301..."
I don't think it's strange to hear what Old Chen said, because late last night, I talked to the half-human, half-ghost Old Chen here for a long time.
I asked Lao Chen if he wanted to go up and sit.
Old Chen shook his head. Actually, I was just being polite and didn't really want to invite Old Chen upstairs.
So, we parted ways at the door of the building, Lao Chen drove away, and I returned to the rental house.
When I got back to the house, I cooked myself another bowl of instant noodles.
While eating, my eyes unconsciously looked at the big golden copper bell hanging at the door.
This bell cost me a full 800 yuan!
However, it is a bit expensive, but it really stands out when it is hung there.
The house matter has been settled, and there is such a big copper bell amulet at my door. I suddenly feel a great sense of security in my heart.
The fear these past few days has really driven me to the point of collapse. After dinner, I planned to take a bath and have a good sleep.
Starting from tomorrow, I will start my normal life.
In order to let myself sleep well, I deliberately turned off my phone before going to bed.
In this way, I think I can sleep more peacefully.
That night, I slept very deeply. The quality of my sleep was quite high. I didn’t even have a dream. I wonder if it was the copper bell that played a role?
However……
Just in the middle of the night, I was sleeping soundly. Suddenly, there was a rapid "bang bang bang" knock on the door!
When I heard the sound, I sat up from the bed!
I quickly turned on the bedside lamp and picked up my phone to check the time, only to find that the phone was still turned off.
While waiting for the phone to turn on, I asked at the door: "Stop knocking, who are you?!"
"It's me, it's me, Lao Chen!"
Why is it Old Chen again?
It's endless, right?
At this time, my phone was already on. I looked at the time and it was already past 2 a.m.
Damn it!
What on earth is Lao Chen going to do in the middle of the night?!
I walked to the door, pressed my face against the door and listened to the sounds outside, and then asked nervously: "Manager Chen? Is that really you?!"
"Yes, yes, I called you, but you turned it off, so I came here to find you..."
I lowered my head and glanced at the big copper bell hanging on the door handle. It was hanging perfectly and didn't give me any hint?
Could it be said that the copper bell is useless?
In other words, Lao Chen outside is a person and not a ghost?
"Don't lie to me, I know you are not Lao Chen..." I asked deliberately.
"Oh, it's me. I'm not sleepwalking, and I'm not possessed by a ghost. It's really me." Old Chen lowered his voice and didn't dare to speak too loudly. "Xiao Ma, please open the door quickly. I have something to say."
Let me tell you..."
"It's already so late, how about... tomorrow!"
"No, no, I can't wait until tomorrow." Maybe Lao Chen was really anxious. When he saw that I didn't open the door, he actually started to threaten me, "If you don't open the door for me, I'll kick the fucking door down. Do you believe it or not?"
?”
Is Lao Chen going to kick down the door?
I know that when a person is in a state of panic, he may do anything extraordinary.
Chapter completed!