Chapter 006

I remained motionless, gazing at him, and he looked back at me from behind his glasses. Then he took a few steps forward, intending to pat me on the shoulder

I just realized that I don't even know when Brother Wang passed away. Was it during the days I took leave and was not in the office, or has he always been like that

Wang adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose, squinted his eyes to take a look, and said, "Oh, it really is quite strange."

I can finally breathe a sigh of relief; since Brother Wang can also see it, it indicates that this child is likely not a ghost.

After walking two blocks, Lin Tian suddenly asked me, "Have you seen something dirty again?"

However, upon further reflection, I feel something is amiss. The paper figure from before, as well as the old man in the hospital, were both seen by Lin Tian and me together. Could it be that whoever becomes close to me can also follow me and witness things that should not be seen?

He had not yet reacted when I swiftly ran in front of a bus. Using the glass above, I found an angle that allowed me to see the reflection of the waiting hall.

He asked, where are you now

As soon as this thought arose, the impulse to explore it thoroughly surged within me. I turned and said, "Brother Wang, wait for me."

I thought to myself that I could no longer waste time chatting with this guy. Just as I was about to hang up the phone, I glanced back and realized that Brother Wang had already come out. Upon seeing me, he ran over.

I glanced at him and casually replied that it was nothing. Then I turned my head to look out the window

That being said, it pertains to my hospitalization over the past few days. I suddenly recalled what my superior said, mentioning that some employees had encountered difficulties. Initially, I thought it referred to me, but now it seems it should be about Brother Wang. However, that statement is indeed quite ambiguous; if stated directly, it could be quite detrimental

I hardly have time to attend to other matters. I just rushed out of the waiting hall, reached into my pocket to pull out my phone, and also fished out the business card that Dingding had given me, which was on a piece of drawing paper. I secretly felt relieved that I hadn't carelessly thrown it away in a moment of distraction.

He scoffed disdainfully and said, "You are not my mother, why should I deal with those people"

Wang Ge saw me acting strangely and was filled with confusion, so he followed me. He stood beside me, glancing at me and then at the glass, still unable to grasp the reason behind my actions.

I suddenly heard someone in front of me calling out, "Tan Xi, what are you doing!"

I saw the projection on the car body; directly in front of me was my own. However, in front of Wang, there was nothing but the shadows of other vehicles, making him feel as if he were invisible, lacking any sense of presence in front of these cars

I feel quite moved and believe that this friendship has not been in vain. However, this is not an ordinary matter; it is not that I lack money and you give me a stack for free, nor is it that I have offended someone and you take up a knife to help me seek revenge. This is about encountering a ghost, something that no one can control, and we do not know when life may be lost. He considers my situation, and naturally, I cannot be so selfish.

Lin Tian shot me a glance and said, "Annoying!"

This is my current situation

I am so anxious that I could cry, why are you still chasing after me even though I have already run away

I hurriedly covered my mouth, and Brother Wang tugged at my clothes from behind, probably unable to bear so many pairs of eyes staring this way. He whispered, "Xiao Tan, what exactly is wrong with you?"

I lay on my seat, regardless of how awkward the position was. I kept watching Brother Wang, seeing him standing by the roadside, watching our car drive away without chasing after us, which finally eased my mind

I kept saying "oh oh" all the way until the end, hung up the phone, and explained the situation to Lin Tian. He didn't say anything. I then asked him, as a colleague, should I go to his house to pay my respects

He gestured with his lips and said, "I will take you home. Why are you talking so much nonsense"

Lin Tian noticed that my expression was off, perhaps realizing the issue at hand, and without asking further, he started the car immediately

The call finally got through to hetushucom.com. A somewhat lazy voice came from the other end of the phone, and he asked me, "Who are you?"

I was quite puzzled. Brother Wang looked at me with a completely empty expression and asked, "Xiao Tan, what have you been mulling over so mysteriously since just now?"

For the first time, I felt that the sound of waiting was so long. It felt as if I had lived a lifetime, on the verge of growing old and passing away.

The latter situation seems a bit exaggerated; after all, he is a ghost, yet so many people in the company know him, and no one has raised any suspicions.

It did not take much time for the car to arrive at the bottom of my building, and it hardly slowed down along the way. It was my first time riding such a fast vehicle in the city, and it truly frightened me. Several times, we nearly had a close encounter with other cars at intersections. The comforting thing is that we finally arrived alive.

I quickly nodded, immediately realizing that he could not see me, and then I simply said "mm".

I said, at the very least, you should have warned me first. When that car suddenly came out, I was so startled that I almost met my end. I nearly fell victim to you instead of being scared to death by a ghost

Immediately after that, I was completely terrified

Even though I have known Brother Wang for more than a year, when I suddenly realize that he is a ghost, I still cannot help but feel afraid. Even though I feel a bit sad about his death, that emotion is completely overshadowed by this shock.

Lin Tian glared at me and said, "Are you stupid? You've already seen him in person, yet you still go to his house to seek death"

I said, it's my colleague, whom you have also met once or twice, that is, Brother Wang

I was so startled that I immediately let out a loud scream! As a result, all the eyes in the waiting hall turned towards me

I recall my previous experiences, remembering the old woman on the bus. It seems that ghosts cannot be reflected in things like mirrors. Yet, in this bus station, vehicles are parked everywhere, and mirrors are never in short supply.

As soon as I finished speaking, m. hetushucomcom, without waiting for him to react, dashed out towards the waiting hall, occasionally glancing back to see him still standing in place, looking at me with a somewhat bewildered expression

This is still a feeling I have never experienced until now. It is as if someone has poured a basin of cold water over me, chilling me from head to toe

I informed him of the company's address, but unexpectedly he replied, "I can't find it. Why don't you come pick me up?"

I thought for a moment and told Lin Tian that I had no appetite and asked him to go eat by himself. I should be heading home soon; it is safer to stay at home.

We stopped in the city just in time for a meal. Lin Tian pulled me along, saying that a new restaurant had just opened nearby, and the food inside was exceptionally delicious. However, I did not want to get too close to him, considering the experiences I had before and what happened with Brother Wang today. This completely made me believe Ding Ding's words. Anyone who stays with me for too long is likely to be infected by my bad luck.

Xiao Tan, what is the matter with you

I did not expect his reaction to be quite quick; although we have only met once, he is already able to recognize my voice

As soon as I said that, I regretted it, thinking to myself how I could have believed such an unreliable kid. I cursed into the phone, saying that if I had time to specifically go pick you up after encountering a ghost, I would have been extraordinary myself, and I wouldn't need you at all

I find it extremely unnatural for a child to display such an expression, which inevitably reminds me of Tintin's words. A sense of panic arises within me, and I inwardly curse, wondering if I have indeed fallen victim to this kid's jinx. Am I destined to encounter misfortune wherever I go

I was holding my phone, wanting to ask a colleague about the situation, only to realize that the call I made to Ding Ding earlier still hadn't ended. The call had already lasted over twenty minutes. I tentatively said "hello," and immediately heard Ding Ding's voice on the other end, saying, "You're not dead?"

Lin Tian was clearly much more surprised than I was. He leaned back and said, "That guy is dead? When did this happen?" I haven't heard you mention it before.

Some say that when a person is in fear, they lose their ability to think, and their body may even become immobile, forgetting to shout or flee

I am talking about Mrs. Jiu's son

I also did not continue to call, as it would have been pointless anyway; it is completely unreliable.

I nodded without saying a word

Lin Tian's expression darkened, and he remained silent for a long time. Later, he suddenly shouted at me, "I don't care what you nag about; don't you know it's boring to eat alone? If I hide away when you have something going on, does that still count as brotherhood?"

I subconsciously turned my body to the side; he paused for a moment with his hand raised in the air and asked me, "What exactly is wrong with you?"

He fell silent for a moment, then suddenly started the car and shot out with a roar. Startled, I quickly fastened my seatbelt and said, "What are you doing, kid!"

The onlookers in the distance, seeing that there was nothing interesting to watch between me and Brother Wang, gradually shifted their gaze away and turned their attention to the group of drunken men.

I said, Brother Wang, you ...! ... Please wait here for a moment, I will make a phone call!

Seeing my strange expression, Wang Ge reached out and patted me on the shoulder. My mind was entirely focused on that child, so I never expected him to make such a sudden move!

Lin Tian then asked, who are you on the phone with

He said, "It's you, huh? What happened, did you run into a ghost?"

Lin Tian fell silent, resting one hand on the steering wheel, his eyes fixed without blinking. I had no idea what he was thinking and did not dare to ask. He was inherently stubborn, never heeding anyone's advice. Otherwise, under the daily influence of his mother's incessant remarks, a normal person would not continue to be friends with me.

I also agree; in empty places, I can still run freely, but once I get to his house, I probably won't be able to leave.

I was busy explaining that it is not about whether you want to hide or not; this is a critical time. I do not wish to drag anyone down with me. If I were to die one day, I would still bear the blame, and that would be truly unfortunate. If you consider me a brother, then just take me back; that would be enough. When I am well again, I will come to find you for a meal and drinks.

On the other end of the phone, there were two sounds of "mm," indicating agreement

Brother Wang, it turns out to be a ghost

I shouted, "You little brat, even if you die, I won't die!"

I looked up and saw Lin Tian's car parked across the street. He was sitting in the car, waving at me. Overjoyed, I hurried over in a few quick steps, yanked open the car door, and without explaining anything, I said, "Hurry, drive! Hurry, drive!"

I do not know what he intends to achieve by putting on this seemingly harmless demeanor; I feel that the only thing I can do is to keep my distance from him. I slowly opened my mouth, and even the sound of my voice was trembling.

I also dared not raise my voice, merely responding softly, "Brother Wang, do you see that man with his shirt off? Is there not a little girl lying on his back?

My hand trembled uncontrollably, and I lost the number three times before I finally managed to dial the phone.

I flipped through the phone book and found a colleague I could somewhat get along with. I called her and asked, has something happened to Wang Ge?

She asked me in astonishment, "You still don't know? Brother Wang went out the night before last and ended up encountering a robbery. He fought with someone and got stabbed. The murderer has not been caught yet. It's pitiful; he only has his wife and children left at home"

I looked for a long time; although I could see the scene of the waiting hall, there were quite a few onlookers surrounding those men, making it very inconvenient to determine whether that child truly existed

How should I describe that expression? The faces of the fox spirits from those anime flashed through my mind. Yes, it is that kind of insidiously treacherous and scheming smile.

I shouted, are you sleeping? I'm about to die and you are still sleeping!

Saying this, he snatched my phone, directly hung up the call, and then threw it back to me

He said, why are you so unlucky? What did you see this time?