Chapter 78 husband and wife
The old man was very polite. After explaining his purpose, he kept giving me his hand.
The old woman next to him also pursed her lips and said hoarsely:
"Brother, we are just passers-by.
I didn't want to bother you, but it's a long way back to my hometown.
I just ask my brother to do something about it.
If possible, we, as a couple, would like to ask for a drink..."
Although their eyes are gray.
But as he spoke, he showed an expectant look on his face.
In the village before, I heard old people telling stories about ghosts begging for water.
It is said that some people died in a foreign land with no one to guide them or worship them.
I can only rely on some of my own memories to return home.
Such ghosts, with better luck, may be able to float back to their hometown, or float to a temple to be saved.
But if you are unlucky and exposed to bad weather, you will become a lonely ghost over time.
Gradually, you will forget everything in your memory, and eventually become dementia.
You can only drift with the wind. If you are unlucky one day and encounter a scorching sun, it will melt.
In order to avoid this happening, they can only ask for offerings along the way.
Asking for water is the most common way to ask for offerings.
If you give him a sip of water, this kind of ghost can make some offerings.
He wouldn't be able to turn into a lonely ghost so quickly, drifting in the wind...
It used to feel very strange and unbelievable.
I just didn't expect that I would bump into him today.
And the other party also comes to buy clothes.
I'm still a little nervous in my heart.
But on the surface, he pretended to be calm.
Helping them can be regarded as doing good deeds, accumulating merit, and increasing one's own lamp oil.
I didn't chase them away either.
After calming down his emotions, he said to the old man:
"Come in first!"
After saying that, I opened a door and went back to the house.
The old couple looked surprised when they heard what I said, and they hurriedly bowed to me.
"thanks, thanks……"
I went back into the house and turned off the lights first.
Then he lit a white candle with a lighter.
Dip the candle in front of the counter.
Master has said that ghosts do not like light.
Not even light can do it. Candlelight is soft and won't hurt them.
As soon as I lit the candle, the old couple walked into the house.
Their steps were light and almost silent.
After entering the house, we supported each other and stood in the corner, far away from me...
"Uncle, aunt, all the clothes in our shop are here. Come and take a look!"
While talking, I pointed to the shroud box under the counter.
But after hearing my words, the old couple looked embarrassed and did not move. Instead, they looked up at the counter.
Seeing that they didn't move, I looked up again.
Only then did I realize that there were many statues of gods for sale on the wall cabinets.
I suddenly realized that it was no wonder that after the old couple entered the house, they stood in the corner and did not dare to approach.
It turned out that I was afraid of the idol on the wall cabinet.
"Feel sorry!"
With that said, I quickly came to the closet.
Untie the tied yellow curtain and use it to cover the statue of the god on the wall cabinet.
I used to wonder why there were curtains tied in front of these statues.
I thought it was used to keep away dust, but now I understand.
This is used to ward off gods...
After I covered the statues on the wall cabinet, the old couple showed pale smiles and held their hands to me again and again:
"Thank you for taking care of me, brother..."
After saying that, he came over.
I pointed to the shroud in the glass cabinet:
"These shrouds are of the same style for men and women. Whichever style you like, I'll get it for you!"
The old man smiled and nodded at me:
"Okay, okay, let's take a look as a couple, let's take a look first..."
After saying that, he stood at the counter and checked.
Because I found that they are not dangerous, and the master is in the back room.
I have become calmer from being a little nervous and a little worried just now.
Although they are dirty things, apart from their lack of shadow and popularity, they are almost the same as ordinary people...
I came to the side, took out two water glasses, and put a few dry tea balls in them.
I made two cups of hot tea and handed them over:
"Uncle, aunt, please have a sip of tea."
When the old couple saw me bringing water, their eyes jumped and they were very excited.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you..."
They took it with trembling hands and excitedly.
When I touched their hands, I found that they were very cold.
They looked at the tea in their hands and couldn't wait.
Don't be afraid of the scalding hot water that has just been boiled, just drink it in one gulp.
In the blink of an eye, the old couple finished drinking the tea in their hands and let out a long sigh.
"Ah! What a fragrant tea!"
"Yes! It's been years since I've had a sip of tea."
The old couple spoke, and then carefully placed the paper cup next to them.
I glanced at the tea that was still hot and steaming just now.
Now it has become cold and the tea fragrance has disappeared...
They drink tea, and what they drink is the essence.
He took a breath and then asked:
"Uncle, aunt, where are you coming from and where are you going?"
The old couple drank my tea and seemed to be in a good mood.
But after hearing my inquiry, his face suddenly froze, revealing a bitter look on his face.
I saw the old couple looked bitter, as if they had something to hide.
Then he spoke again:
"I'm just asking casually, you continue to choose clothes!"
After saying that, I took out a cigarette and lit it myself.
I really don't have much interest in knowing where they are going and where they are coming from.
It was really just a casual question.
The old couple looked at each other.
Then I heard the toothless old woman say with a melancholy look:
"Brother, my wife and I live in a house on the edge of Nanshan Mountain.
But recently a bad guy came over there and kicked us out.
We have nowhere to go and no place to stay.
Now I’m going back to my parents’ home in eastern Sichuan…”
This chapter has been completed!