Chapter 7: Enemies Reunited

Qian Bo turned his head to look at Tan Xuan and said, "What you said really leaves me no room for criticism. I have never seen a ghost, so you can say whatever you like."

"Who is sneaking around?" The door was completely opened, and standing outside was indeed the woman known as Xiao Di.

I don't care, I just want to see, I don't believe you at all, not a single word you say is true. You better get ready, or else when the evil spirits are not eliminated, there will be two more new ones.

"It seems I am not even as good-looking as a ghost," Tan Xuan laughed and continued speaking to the woman, "Normal people cannot see ghosts; even if a ghost were to come, you would not be able to see it. If you want to see one, I can help you come up with a way."

It has arrived

"Really?" the woman asked, staring into Tan Xuan's eyes. The sparkle in her large, watery eyes seemed to almost inscribe the words "I don't believe you". She then turned to look at Qian Bo.

However, you all ... ...

In times of shared adversity, Tan Xuan became less courteous towards Qian Bo, speaking in a very casual manner and impatiently interrupting Qian Bo's words

The woman let out a dissatisfied hum, "Nonsense, otherwise why would I be here, to watch you?"

Are you really confident? Tanzi, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just...

You are a police officer; you should believe in science. How can you trust such superstitious claims that ghosts harm people?

The room fell silent as Tan Xuan leaned against the headboard and closed his eyes. After staring at Tan Xuan for a while, Qian Bo took out his phone and began to write a farewell letter. He deleted what he wrote, then wrote again, showing a great deal of sincerity. As he continued writing, his eyes unexpectedly became moist.

Tan Xuan glanced at the woman, sat up straight on the bed, and said, "Since you have heard this, you should leave here quickly. This is something even your police cannot manage."

If it weren't for having important matters to attend to, Tan Xuan would have left long ago. So what if she is a police officer? She hasn't committed any crime, so why should I be entangled with her

Tan Xuan slightly shook her head, "Movies are all deceptive; opening the heavenly eye is not that easy, and besides, I cannot do it."

Creaking ... ...

"Are you a police officer? Are you following me? Which precinct are you from?" Qian Bo asked sharply, his demeanor markedly different from just moments ago; if one were unaware, they might think this was a superior reprimanding a subordinate.

Really? How can I see it?" Upon hearing Tan Xuan's words, the woman immediately became elated

"Is it considered having quality just because you can relieve yourself on the street?" The woman shot Tan Xuan a glance and continued to question, "Aren't you a ride-hailing driver? Why aren't you out picking up orders? Have you come here to relax?"

Qian Bo was stunned in place, while Tan Xuan subtly shook his head and took over the conversation, "If you want to know how Sun Shunli died, you should ask the hospital. What do you want us to say? Do you think we are forensic experts? Don't use this to threaten us; we are law-abiding citizens"

The woman raised her eyebrow and said, "Tan Xuan, I don't have time to waste with you. I won't pursue the matter of gambling for now, but you must clarify for me how Sun Shunli died."

I have already contacted Sun Shunli's relatives. I will come over to sort out his belongings and hand them over to them together. You should hurry back; what time is it now? Otherwise, I will inform the family

The woman snorted and said, "I trust myself more; just speak frankly, and I won't make things difficult for you"

Just keep your worries to yourself, I have dealt with more ghosts than you have ever seen, so what are you afraid of? Why are you being so fussy?

Qian Bo turned over to look at Tan Xuan beside him, only to see that he was still with his eyes closed and motionless, as if he were asleep. Qian Bo felt an urge to cry, secretly cursing this unreliable fellow.

The woman walked to the bed at the door, saw the disarray on the bed, and turned to sit down on a nearby chair, crossing her legs and surveying the furnishings in the room as she said: "I just want to know how Sun Shunli died. Although Xiao Zheng said it has nothing to do with you, I don't believe it."

"Don't say those things, just tell me what to do. Are you going to open my heavenly eye like in the movies?" The woman was still impatient and did not listen to Tan Xuan's explanation

Understood, understood. Qian Bo replied with a smug smile, and in the face of the middle-aged officer's warning, he no longer maintained the bluster he had just displayed

This is not a ticket-selling event, so how could Tan Xuan possibly want to have another audience member, especially a police officer? Don't find an excuse later to get yourself into trouble. Thus, he earnestly advised again: "There’s nothing to see here, and it’s quite dangerous. You should leave quickly to avoid unnecessary trouble. If it weren't for my buddy here, I would have left long ago."

I want to as well, but the key issue is that I can't fall asleep, " Qian Bo said with a mournful expression

The woman nodded and said, "I believe it."

"If you deceive me, I will make you regret it for a lifetime." The woman made a fierce expression towards Tan Xuan and then got up and ran out.

I heard that something happened here, so I came to take a look, and then... collect some material

There is no need to be so troublesome

Qian Bo is very obedient, especially when he clearly cannot gain any advantage; he keeps his mouth tightly shut and gestures for Tan Xuan to put down the weapon, indicating that he is already cooperating

Qian Bo sighed and said with a bitter smile: "Tan Zi, please don't make fun of me. I am truly afraid. Just now, when I saw the shadow in the water, I almost wet myself. If it weren't for the concern of involving my family, I would want to go home right now. I do not want to die"

How did he die? How would I know? I only found out when I heard the waiter say someone had slipped. What? Old Sun is dead? The waiter didn't tell us either. Tan Xuan feigned a look of surprise and fear, deliberately distancing himself from the pool.

The photo clearly shows Qian Bo and Lao Sun as they are exiting the apartment, with their faces captured in great detail, which is evidently not the kind of effect that can be achieved with a mobile phone.

The woman's cold sarcasm left Tan Xuan with no choice but to respond: "Having done something guilty, there are no ghosts knocking at the door, but scaring people can indeed frighten them to death, do you know? In the middle of the night, you barged into someone else's room, do you still have a reason?"

Before Tan Xiao could finish speaking, the woman waved her hand at the waiter, saying, "It's fine, you can go back now. You've been working hard all day. There happens to be an empty bed in this room, so I will take a rest for a while. If I need anything, I will call you. If I don't call you, you don't need to come over."

Tan Xuan glanced at Qian Bo and shook his head, "There is no need for you to go to such trouble; your aura is currently too weak, making it difficult for anyone not to notice you."

Tan Zi, when is that thing coming? If it's coming, it should hurry up; the longer it drags on, the more uncomfortable I feel. Feel me, I'm covered in sweat right now.

There was no response from outside the door, only the crack widened increasingly, revealing half a face.

The woman not only did not leave, but instead sat down on Tan Xuan's bed, "I am not leaving; I intend to see how you eliminate the evil spirits."

Upon seeing the visitor, the girl named Xiao Di became as docile as a mouse encountering a cat

Tan Xuan was quite speechless, as it was evident that his two distinguished guests did not regard the esteemed individual before them with the same level of respect. He furrowed his brows and asked, "What exactly do you want?"

Tan Xuan felt that this woman was somewhat foolish, wasting her appearance. Her words were becoming increasingly impolite, "If you don't believe it, go find evidence. What are you wasting time for here? What, do the police rely on guessing to solve cases? Do you live up to your responsibilities? We are law-abiding citizens, we are taxpayers, how dare you treat us this way? Moreover, even if Lao Sun is the victim, it has nothing to do with us. We just came out of the lounge, there are surveillance cameras in the corridor, it will be clear upon checking. We have no motive and no time, so stop labeling us unjustly." Moreover, even if Lao Sun is the victim, it has nothing to do with us. We just came out of the lounge, there are surveillance cameras in the corridor, it will be clear upon checking. We have no motive and no time, so stop labeling us unjustly.

Seeing that Qianbo still had something to say, Tan Xuan picked up the ashtray from the small table and threatened, "Don't say anything. If you say another word, I'll knock you out. Anyway, being dazed and sleeping are the same."

Tan Xuan pointed at the woman, "She ... ..."

The woman smiled faintly and said, "I thank you for thinking of me. Just tell me how Sun Shunli died, and I will leave."

The solution is quite simple, but it may affect your luck for a few days, " Tan Xuan said with a smile in her eyes.

Qian Bo, what do you say

You go ahead with your work, we will not disturb you here. Qian Bo pulled Tan Xuan upstairs to the lounge to rest.

Tan Xuan said helplessly: "How can you be so sure that Sun Shunli did not die from a sudden heart attack? The forensic expert has confirmed it; you need to believe in science"

I believe in science, but I do not deny the unexpected aspects of science

Tan Xuan glanced at the face outside the door crack and said with a bitter smile: "Officer, is this going to go on forever? We are engaging in normal consumption and have not committed any illegal acts. Your sneaky behavior is detrimental to your image."

Seeing the momentum that Qian Bo instantly displayed, Tan Xuan couldn't help but regard him with a higher opinion. This momentum, this speed of transformation, was truly astonishing

The door suddenly opened a crack, and the originally faint sound stood out remarkably in this quiet environment, startling Qian Bo so much that his phone fell directly onto his face

The person came down from the nearby spiral staircase and walked up to Tan Xuan and Qian Bo, sneering: "What a coincidence in life, I didn't expect to see you again so soon. So, are you in such a hurry to find a restroom again? Tell me, which pool here did you urinate in, so I can have the people here change the water."

The woman stood up and walked to Tan Xuan's bedside, "Actually, I heard everything you were discussing just now from the corridor, including the shadow in the water that I also saw. Although it is somewhat unbelievable, it is what I witnessed with my own eyes, which is why I am even more eager to know the cause of Sun Shunli's death"

Tan Xuan felt that the woman before him was completely unreasonable, and since they could not find common ground, he chose to ignore her. The two of them stared at each other in silence. After a moment, a smile appeared on Tan Xuan's face as he looked at the woman and asked, "Do you really want to see a ghost?"

Seeing that the woman was unyielding, a cold smile appeared on Tan Xuan's face as he provocatively looked at her and said, "I say that Sun Shunli was killed by a ghost, do you believe it?"

Tan Xuan said a great deal, hoping that the woman would leave quickly, but the woman did not pay any attention to his words

Being looked down upon like this, Tan Xuan was quite speechless. "Brother Qian, rest assured, you won't die. Could I joke with you about this? If you're scared, just take a nap; once you fall asleep, you won't be afraid anymore"

Is it you? Upon seeing her, Qian Bo let out a sigh of relief and then leaned against the headboard, as if his body had been completely drained of energy, leaving him too weak to even curse at anyone.

Qian Bo exuded a strong presence, yet the woman was completely unfazed by his demeanor. She continued to smile and said, "You don't need to shout at me, nor should you try to intimidate me. I have already looked into your backgrounds; one is a driver, and the other is a minor official from the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau. Neither of you is worthy of my attention. Although this photograph cannot prove your involvement in gambling, it does establish that you knew the deceased. So, tell me, how did Sun Shunli actually die? Don't even think about claiming that you just happened to be caught up in this situation, as that would be an insult to my intelligence."

Qian Bo lay on the bed, gasping for breath, one shock after another, with no sense of the saying that those who survive great calamities will surely have good fortune. He was on the verge of breaking down

Ah! Qian Bo lay on his back like a corpse, murmuring: "I hope what I see isn't too frightening; otherwise, you might as well knock me out. I'm afraid that if I don't get killed by a ghost, I'll die of fright first."

"Really?" the woman asked excitedly

Tan Xuan helplessly furrowed his brow and said, "You should first think about how to be a person."

The man glared at the girl and said, "Nonsense! You are causing a ruckus all day long. Stop making trouble everywhere and hurry home."

Little Flute, how did you end up here

Understood. Little Di stuck out her tongue behind the middle-aged officer, clearly showing her discontent, yet she still had no intention of leaving.

Tan Xuan smiled faintly and said, "Is it true or false? You will know once you try."

Tan Xuan felt a headache coming on, and he patted his forehead, "Sister, have you watched too many movies? Is that something you can just see whenever you want? If it were really that easy to encounter, wouldn't the world have been thrown into chaos long ago..."

"Do you know that police officer?" Tan Xuan asked Qian Bo, looking at him with a bear-like expression.

I have seen him on television, a notorious individual who is impervious to reason, and few who have dealt with him have had favorable outcomes

"Why can't I trust you?" the woman retorted with wide eyes.

Sun Shunli died in the hot spring pool downstairs, and the water in the pool contains his death energy and resentment. If you soak in that pool for three to five minutes, you will soon be able to see the existence that was previously invisible.

Tan Xuan looked at the woman and said irritably: "Whether you believe it or not has nothing to do with us. I advise you to leave this room; with two men and one woman, it would not be good if this got out."

The woman's words were clearly more forceful than Tan Xuan's, and the two of them did not ask another question before turning to leave, making sure to close the door properly as they departed

Tan Xuan finally opened his eyes, but his expression appeared quite impatient, "Oh dear! I really admire you, why are you shouting and making such a fuss?"

Xiao Di scrutinized the two individuals in the room and coldly remarked: "If you do not engage in wrongdoing, you have no reason to fear a ghost knocking at the door. Just look at your appearances; how can you claim that nothing is wrong?"

Qian Bo turned over in bed and weakly asked, "Can you really make her see ghosts? Should I prepare as well? At least I don't want to look like a blind person."

Oh. The girl nodded, but showed no intention of leaving. Instead, she asked the police officer, "What are you doing here?"

"Just be a jerk then." Qian Bo shot a glare at Tan Xuan, not expecting that a usually sunny young man could be so sharp-tongued. "Anyway, I can only trust you now. I have no one else to turn to for help, so don't you dare deceive me. Otherwise, I will haunt you even in death."

The sudden shout startled Qian Bo, causing him to almost stumble and sit back down on the ground. Tan Xuan initially thought it was a waiter shouting loudly due to a lack of understanding of the rules. Just as he was about to retort, he immediately fell silent upon seeing the person in the upper corridor.

Just as the woman was about to speak, another middle-aged man in a police uniform approached.

Tan Xuan was taken aback; he was surprised by the woman's response. Observing her expression, it was clear she was not joking with him, so he asked, "How can you believe that?"

Why

Oh my!" Qian Bo screamed, then shouted loudly: "Don't come in, don't come in, Tan Zi, hurry, it's coming...

Qian Bo shook his head, "I do not know him. I am not that unfortunate to know him"

Tan Xuan was taken aback for a moment, not expecting that the other party had even found out his name. He himself did not even know what his full name was, yet the other party was aware of it. This was clearly a premeditated inquiry for accountability.

Qian Bo did not respond to the question, but instead straightened his chest, frowned, and asked, "How do you know my name? What do you do?"

The woman did not expect Tan Xuan to display such a sharp tongue, which was in stark contrast to the submissive demeanor she had shown during their earlier meeting. Caught off guard by the sudden retort, she stiffened her neck and said: "The autopsy results indicate that Sun Shunli died of a sudden heart attack, but I do not believe it. I feel that there must be some secret behind it"

The woman smiled slightly, took out her phone, opened the album, and shook it in front of Qian Bo, saying, "What I do is not important; you see this elusive fish in the photo, isn't it you?"

"Who is it, who is it?" Qian Bo asked tentatively, his heart filled with anxiety, his voice trembling, as he slowly backed away, his eyes fixed intently on the door.

Tan Xuan was left speechless, even Qian Bo, who had been "bedridden" all along, wore a face of disbelief. The charlatan advised against superstition, yet those who advocate for believing in science do not deny superstition. This scene is truly hard to believe

If you can't sleep, just bang your head against the wall; if you get knocked out, you won't know fear anymore

Tan Xuan disdainfully dodged Qian Bo's hand, leaning against the headboard of the bed in the middle. "Who touched your hand? Don't disgust me. If you're scared, just sleep. When it comes, I'll take care of it and then we can go back."

The matter concerning Sun Shunli has passed, and it has nothing to do with you. I will not take you back to make a statement, so do not listen to Xiao Di's nonsense. In the future, do not get involved in illegal activities, especially you. " The officer glanced at Qian Bo, "Luck will not always be on your side.

I will not leave; I have yet to see a ghost. Today is just the right opportunity to witness one. I will simply watch from the side. You should prepare your things, burn incense as needed, and draw talismans as necessary. I will not disturb you.

The middle-aged police officer was unaware of the situation behind him. After speaking, he turned and walked away, but he stopped again when he reached Qian Bo and Tan Xuan.

The woman, feeling disheartened, coldly asked, "So what method are you referring to?"

Tan Xuan snorted and sneered, "Is it wrong for a driver to take a shower? Or is it stated here that drivers are not allowed to enter?"

Looking at the beauty in front of him, still dressed as she was in the alley, Tan Xuan felt a silent sense of dread. He never expected to encounter her again in this place, and it was clear that her intentions were not good. However, thinking that they had not caught Qian Bo in any illegal act, he felt a bit more resolute. He replied, neither too soft nor too hard: "Miss, your joke is not funny at all. How could I possibly engage in such uncouth behavior?"

Qian Bo's earlier shout, combined with the argument between the two individuals, startled others. Soon, two waiters hurried to the entrance. Upon seeing the woman at the door, the two were momentarily taken aback, then they bent down to greet her politely before inquiring respectfully into the room: "Esteemed guests, may I ask what has happened?"