Chapter 2, Anonymous Letter

The content of the entire letter is too tedious to recount; it generally states that the sender is an acquaintance of mine from before my memory loss. He hopes that I can meet him at a designated place, as he has some things to say to me. Additionally, there is an item that he wishes to return to me in person, which he claims I entrusted to him for safekeeping before my memory loss.

"You said, who exactly sent this letter, and is it trustworthy?" Xu Lei glanced at the letter and then looked at me

Although the letter does not explicitly state it, anyone who reads it can likely discern the writer's intent. This sender is very likely aware of my previous identity, but insists that I meet him at a designated location before he will disclose any information regarding my life prior to my amnesia

In our eyes, almost nothing is particularly important, except for ... ! ... memories !

This is not a deliberate display of caution on my part; rather, when I contemplate the possibility of regaining my memories, I inexplicably feel a heaviness in my chest, accompanied by an indescribable sensation.

"Are you planning to go alone?" Xu Lei, hearing my words, jumped up in a panic and exclaimed, "Such an exciting event, and you’re not taking me along? How can you justify the care I’ve given you over the past six months!"

Such letters cannot be delivered through normal channels, but they can still reach the recipient by other means

An anonymous letter, as the name suggests, is a letter that is not signed.

However, this morning, when Xu Lei handed me this letter and showed me the first sentence, my level of concern for this letter had already risen to the highest point it had been in the past six months

I am not a burden! Xu Lei cursed, staring at me for a long time

I originally thought this guy would persistently cling to his request for me to take him along to the *picture* book, but unexpectedly, he shifted his tone and no longer pressed me. He said, "Alright, I won't force you, but if you need anything, just let me know, and I will help you prepare. Otherwise, I would feel bad not helping you at all."

Although I do not know what it feels like to have amnesia, I suppose it cannot be pleasant. I can understand your thoughts. After hearing my words, Xu Lei seemed unsure whether he truly understood or was just talking nonsense. In any case, he did not oppose me; he simply pondered for a long time. Finally, he suddenly changed to an excited expression, which made me feel uneasy as he stared at me intently

Although I am reluctant to admit it, the fact remains. It is better to believe that it exists than to believe that it does not; this is my current mindset

The length of this letter is not very long, roughly estimated to be around two to three hundred words. The content does not contain any useful information; basically, apart from the first sentence mentioning my memory loss, nothing else is mentioned afterwards

This letter was found on the floor in front of the door when Xu Lei got up in the morning, and it is presumed that someone had thrown it in through the crack of the door.

This is also the reason why Xu Lei just asked me whether it is credible or not. To be honest, such bizarre content really lacks credibility. If that person had not directly pointed out my amnesia, I would not have believed it at all

This matter of retrieving memories is my own concern, and given the inherently strange nature of the situation, I would rather not have Xu Lei join in. If something truly unfortunate were to happen, at least there would be someone who knows how I got into this predicament

This person has made the meeting so complicated that I am unsure whether I will be able to find that individual at https://mhetushucomcom. I feel somewhat lacking in confidence. However, one thing is certain: the fact that this person has made things so troublesome is definitely not just a matter of being bored!

In my opinion, when I saw this letter, I should have shown an expression of overwhelming joy; at the very least, I should have felt a surge of excitement. However, in reality, the only change on my face at that moment was that my expression darkened.

Two days have passed again. I have dealt with everything I could think of, and even wrote a "will" behind Xu Lei's back. Only then did I set out on my journey to recover my memories with a feeling of trepidation.

Even though I subconsciously have an inexplicable resistance to regaining my memories, this is a request I cannot refuse

Four hours later, I safely set foot on the land of Xiangxi, and nothing unexpected occurred during this time

Xu Lei chuckled and said, "I just think that since this matter is so strange, and you are determined to go, we should really discuss it thoroughly."

This anonymous letter only specified the location, but did not mention the time for the meeting. I thought the person's intention was that the sooner, the better, so I did not dare to delay. With Xu Lei's assistance, I spent two days preparing and ended up spending over a thousand yuan.

Indeed, memory. As an amnesiac, or as Xu Lei refers to us, a person with a deficient mind, our desire to regain our memories is not something that ordinary people can comprehend

As for accommodation and meals, the place to stay is naturally the one mentioned in that person's letter. Regarding food, after thinking for a long time, I ultimately decided to buy some compressed biscuits for backup, following Xu Lei's suggestion

This is akin to a person seeing something they have encountered before but cannot recall at the moment, and they will strain their minds trying to remember where they have seen it, even if that thing holds no real significance.

I am not very skilled at bargaining, nor can I distinguish between genuine and counterfeit goods. It is indeed better to leave such purchasing matters to Xu Lei, as I can at least avoid the worry of buying fakes and save a considerable amount of money.

Only by meeting the person can one know what their purpose is and what they have gained from the place

I was taken aback for a moment, but then quickly realized and shook my head, saying: "It is me, not us, you cannot go."

Just like the letter that Xu Lei discovered at the entrance this morning

As long as you do not go, everything is negotiable. Although I do not know what this kid is up to, since he has agreed not to take risks, that is a good thing. Moreover, he is willing to help me prepare things, which saves me a lot of trouble, so I will not be polite with him.

This is the only clue I have to regain my memories over the past six months; I do not want to miss it, nor can I afford to miss it

I thought to myself, who should I ask about this letter, since it was not written by me. However, considering the importance of the content of this letter, I gritted my teeth and replied, "Better to believe it exists than to believe it does not!"

This anonymous letter has no sender, and the post office would not accept such a letter, so it must have been delivered by that person themselves. This person's actions are either a result of extreme boredom or there is certainly some purpose that we cannot fathom!

In addition to ... ...

I did not mean that, " I said with a bitter smile: "I am afraid this matter is dangerous, you going there is not..."

Because I do not know how long this trip will take before I return, I have prepared according to the standards of a long-distance journey

However, regardless of how strange this letter may appear in the *picture* book, what I care about is merely its content

The subsequent matters were quite ordinary. I assessed what was needed, and Xu Lei also added a few points. In the end, we compiled a list that was roughly similar to the equipment for long-distance travel, with just a few additional self-defense items.

First, I will go there to assess the situation. If anything seems amiss, I can find a way to return later. With this thought in mind, I ultimately made this decision.

I looked up some information about the Tianmen Mountain area and learned that it is a very famous mountainous scenic spot with a large flow of visitors, so people are unlikely to engage in any mischief in such a place. The person asked me to meet at the home of a mountain dweller, saying that once I arrive at the scenic area, I should look for someone called Old Yang in one of the farmhouses.

I swallowed my saliva, unable to grasp his meaning. Instinctively, I took two steps back and assumed a defensive posture, saying, "What do you mean by that expression?"

At that time, Xu Lei was holding the letter and noticed that my expression was not right. He then made a very "righteous" decision to analyze the content of the letter with me, to prevent me from taking any extreme actions after reading it.

This approach sounds somewhat strange. If that person is an acquaintance of mine, after learning my address, since they have already sent a letter, why not simply knock on the door and meet me directly

I know that you have lost your memory

The place mentioned in this letter is one that I must visit

Additionally, there is a faint fragrance to this letter; at first, it is somewhat pungent, reminiscent of sandalwood, though I cannot ascertain how it came to be infused with such a scent

For a person suffering from amnesia, the loss of memory leads to curiosity about many things, yet it is difficult for anything to capture our particular attention.

In terms of work, Xu Lei helped me request a long leave. Although this guy assured me not to worry, I suspect that according to his meaning, I am almost equivalent to resigning.

It is unclear whether it is due to the poor preservation by the individual or if the letter paper is inherently old, but in any case, this letter paper appears aged and yellowed, and its appearance is quite difficult to describe. If one must define this letter paper, it would be somewhat akin to crumpling a letter into a ball and then unfolding it, having soaked it in water and dried it afterward.

"Are you sure you want to go? I have a feeling you might be taken to a remote mountain area and never return." This was the exact phrase spoken by Xu Lei after hearing my decision.

"Going is a necessity." I nodded, paying no mind to this guy's surprise, and said somewhat helplessly, "If I don't go, am I supposed to continue living like this, in a state of amnesia? This kind of aimless life is not enjoyable at all"

The amnesiac is merely an infinite amplification of this situation

This is the first sentence of this anonymous letter, and it is also the most important sentence of the letter

If the content of this letter is true, then it would be of great significance to me

However, since that person's first sentence indicated that he was aware of my amnesia, it is likely that he had assessed my situation and believed that after seeing this sentence, I would certainly comply with his instructions.

Hunan, Tianmen Mountain

Such casually inserted flyers or notes through the door, both I and Xu Lei have received quite a few over the past six months. Usually, we just take a glance, make some remarks about the content being advertised, and then toss them into the trash bin