Chapter 5, Mysterious Communication

It is said that during this period, her husband is in the midst of a divorce dispute with her. It seems that her husband is determined to legitimize his affair. Dr. Liu, of course, will not back down. Since she cannot protect her marriage, she will settle for protecting her assets. She has hired two of the most renowned lawyers in Qiaocheng and has gathered numerous pieces of evidence regarding Sun Yueping's infidelity. In her words, she intends to ensure that Sun Yueping leaves with nothing.

It was her filial piety that moved me, and I decided to keep her on as the receptionist

If Luo Hua can truly communicate with me, then I must ask him thoroughly about the relationship between him and the medical institution called Future

However, I still smiled and said: "I know you are busy with work, so you can go ahead. You can rest assured about that matter; I will definitely do what I promised you."

It is estimated that the divorce battle has reached a fever pitch in the past couple of days

To be honest, I really want to open my eyes; otherwise, my heart will always feel unsettled

I pursed my lips: "Since you believe what he said, what is your purpose in coming to see me? You should know that I am an atheist"

If it were just like this, it would be one thing, but unexpectedly, Sun Yueping was secretly keeping a mistress outside, which dealt a significant blow to her. In an instant, she felt that the entire world had lost its beauty. She had devoted herself wholeheartedly to this family, only to end up in such a situation.

We soon arrived at her home

Xiaoxiao watched as I was pulled out of the clinic by Wenhui, her eyes wide open, probably imagining the nature of my relationship with Wenhui at that moment

I sighed and said: "Wenhui, don't rush to find answers from me. Let me ask you, do you believe that someone can truly achieve immortality? Once a person reaches a certain age, their physiological functions will gradually decline, until eventually all bodily systems fail and they lose the ability to function, thus leaving this world forever.

"Do not be nervous, try to relax as much as possible; in this state, Ahua cannot communicate with you." Wenhui's voice echoed in his ears again

If this had happened in the past, I would have certainly suspected that she had lost her mind, or at the very least, was experiencing serious psychological issues

Did he tell you that in person

However, she did not leave immediately: "Brother Pan, Dr. Liu called to say that she has something going on at home today and will not be coming. She asked me to reschedule her patients."

It was not until the time to board the vehicle that Wen Hui finally released her hand

I invited her to sit down on the sofa, and Du Xiaoxiao poured her a glass of water before stepping out, gently closing the office door behind her

This is merely a conversation of a professional nature, and we didn't even have the chance to reminisce about old times, let alone anything else happening

"Pan Ge, what is wrong with you? Did you not sleep well last night?" Du Xiaoxiao asked me.

The phone rang; it was a call from Nie Lan

I sat on the sofa as Wen Hui instructed, closing my eyes

Wen Hui nodded: "Yes"

However, she did not smile; her expression was somewhat peculiar

It is Wen Hui's voice; hearing such a voice at this moment is indeed somewhat unsettling

She has once again "met" Luo Hua, and it seems that the two of them have also communicated.

I approached the mirror and took a look, and indeed, there it was

I can, at least in my home, communicate with him normally

"It was he who asked me to find you. He said that only you can help him with this matter. They want to kill him. Luo Hua said he does not want to die; he wants to live"

"Go ahead, have you encountered something again?" I gently asked, noticing her somewhat dazed expression.

Normal communication? I feel like I am somewhat abnormal myself. If Wen Hui really has a problem with her mind, then by accompanying her in this madness, does that mean my mind is also deteriorating?

Hearing this news, I felt a bit disheartened. I had originally planned to contact her later and see if we could have lunch together, but she did not give me that opportunity

She has already stated that she does not have a boyfriend; can this be considered a hint?

Wen Hui! How did she come here

I nodded to indicate that I understood

This time when I arrived at her house, I felt that the atmosphere inside was even more eerie than before; as soon as I stepped through the door, I sensed that I was being watched again

She raised her cup and looked at me: "You still haven't answered me, is there really eternal life?"

Knock knock! The sound of knocking echoed, and then Xiaoxiao appeared at the door of my office

At first, I did not want to keep her, but later I learned that her father was in the hospital, and her mother was working alone, unable to bear the hospital expenses and the living costs for the whole family. She was very understanding and was determined to lighten her mother's burden by finding a job to contribute to the household expenses

No, you are lying. Luo Hua said that there truly exists immortality in this world. He stated that what dies is merely the human body, while the human mind and soul are eternal. As long as a suitable body is found, those who have already departed from us can return.

You sit down, then close your eyes, and slowly think of Luo Hua; he will speak to you.

I did not expect her to come looking for me; I was still considering whether to find a time to visit her home again. There are some questions that, if not asked and clarified through books, always leave me feeling uneasy.

After discussing business at the coffee bar, I drove Nie Lan back to the hotel

However, after last night's conversation with Nie Lan, I really cannot dismiss what Wen Hui said as unimportant

It is the soul again

I have been trying very hard, yet I cannot relax no matter what I do

On the other end of the phone, she said softly: "Zhiqiang, I have an urgent matter to attend to in Xiangxi. I entrust that matter to you, and please remember to call me if there is any news."

"Dr. Pan, please let me finish speaking first," she said, a bit impatiently

I am indeed a psychologist

I arrived at the clinic punctually at 8:15. The clinic opens at 8:30, and I am accustomed to arriving fifteen minutes early each day so that I can take care of some miscellaneous tasks first

Alright, go ahead and attend to your tasks. I waved my hand, as her boss, I naturally need to maintain a certain demeanor of authority.

Wenhui saw that I seemed to doubt her words, so she stood up and pulled me along: "Come with me to my house, let him tell you in person."

Dr. Liu, whose full name is Liu Wei, is a few years older than me and is also a graduate of Qian University, making her my senior. She is quite a good person, diligent in her work, and very warm towards others, but unfortunately, she married the wrong person. Her husband, Sun Yueping, is a department head at an electric power company and is said to hold some real power. He often has many social engagements and pays little attention to family matters

Hello, Nie Lan, is there something you need?

I do not know why, but as soon as I close my eyes, I feel a lack of security, and the sensation of someone watching me from the shadows becomes even more intense

The clinic has a total of two doctors, two nurses, and one receptionist

In her own office, with a cup of hot tea, Xiaoxiao is quite attentive. She is also very diligent, being the first to arrive at the clinic every day. After cleaning, she prepares tea for both me and Dr. Liu. If she could overcome her habit of speaking without thinking, I believe she would be able to go much further in the future

The answer to this question is affirmative; everything in the world has its lifespan, differing only in duration. However, one thing is certain: nothing is capable of eternal existence, let alone humanity itself.

On the way home, I felt a bit regretful; perhaps as a man, I should have been more proactive, as women tend to be more reserved when it comes to matters of the heart

I furrowed my brow, what is going on again? I feel like she is making me somewhat abnormal.

"Very well, take care, goodbye," she said before hanging up the phone, and my two words of 'goodbye' were thus stuck in my throat

Ahua, Dr. Pan has already arrived; you can speak to him about anything yourself

I took a deep breath, striving to keep my eyes closed, yet a trace of fear surged within me

Du Xiaoxiao is the receptionist at the clinic. This young lady has just graduated from a medical school not long ago, and she is quite beautiful, although she occasionally speaks without thinking.

Ah? What happened? I was slightly taken aback. I indeed did not sleep well last night, but can it be seen so clearly?

Wen Hui closed the door and came to my side

She looked up at me and said, "Do you think it is truly possible for a person to achieve immortality?"

Today, Luo Hua told me that it won't be long before he returns, back to my side. Her hands were tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, which had become somewhat wrinkled.

Wen Hui walked in, and I stood up and took a couple of steps forward, smiling: "This is your first time here."

All matters, big and small, in the household rest solely on Dr. Liu's shoulders

I do not understand what she is saying, and can only stare at her blankly

I put down my phone and gave a wry smile; she truly came in a hurry and left just as quickly. I began to doubt whether she had really been here, or if it was merely a figment of my imagination

It is the first time that Wenhui has come to my clinic after knowing her for such a long time

"You have dark circles under your eyes," she said, pointing at my eyes

There are two doctors, one is me, and the other is Dr. Liu mentioned by Xiaoxiao

Her words sent a chill down my spine

Please ask her to come to my office

Pan, there is a woman named Wen Hui who said she wants to see you, and she also mentioned that she is your friend

She is leaving

On this night, I experienced some insomnia, my mind was in a chaotic state, reflecting on many past events. Of course, I also occasionally fantasized about the future, imagining that Nie Lan and I were together. However, after that, I could not remember anything upon waking up.

I closed my mouth and made a gesture asking to speak

I consider myself to be quite a bold person, yet in such a situation, I found myself feeling afraid. I timidly said, "Can you communicate with him?"

I was momentarily petrified; he personally spoke to me? A deceased person actually wanted to speak to me directly, which I found quite astonishing.

Later, I ultimately abandoned this idea. What does it mean to call her and inform her that I have arrived home? Is it merely to report my safety? From her perspective, it seems like I am just trying to make conversation. And if I were to actually discuss something else with her, I still lack the courage. After all, who could blame me for retreating at the last moment back then

Upon returning home, I held my phone and contemplated for a long time whether I should call her again to inform her that I have arrived home

However, I do not think that way now. I pointed to the water on the table and said, "Let's have a drink of water first."