Chapter 1: The Sudden Change in the Left Eye

While Shi Ren was continuously switching his gaze between his left and right eyes, his left eye caught sight of a room filled with thick smoke, leading him to believe that someone was burning garbage

Be cautious, show benevolence

Xiao Ren, you are awake. You really scared your mother. Your father, that heartless man, insists on making you work in that kind of place. What good can come from dealing with the dead every day

You two youngsters, what time is it now? Death is a matter of great importance; it is better to be laid to rest as soon as possible. Let us all lend a hand. At this moment, an elderly man named Li Dexuan, who is the father of the deceased, approached quickly, rolling up his sleeves as he spoke. While working, he also apologized to the deceased, saying that the young people were thoughtless and had been neglectful.

Immediately, a loud shout from Li Dexuan was heard, while Shi Ren had no reaction at all. He only saw a towering flame shooting out like a dragon, burning his face and entire head. The hair on Shi Ren's head quickly burned and shriveled, and at that moment, his eyes were scorched by the high temperature of the fire. Consequently, without any further incident, he collapsed to the ground and lost consciousness.

Mom and Dad, you are all here, it doesn't matter, I am strong and resilient, blessed with good fortune, besides, this is just an occupational accident, generally, our job position is not dangerous, so please don't worry.

"Beautiful lady, you are wearing a white lab coat outside, but why are you wearing a black bra underneath?" Shi Ren said this without a second thought, directly expressing what he had just observed.

"Hey, I said, Auntie, what's going on with you? You were just fine a moment ago, why aren't you speaking now? I'm feeling a bit of pain, could you come over and take a look at me, what's the matter?" After realizing that this middle-aged female nurse was unlikely to be Xiao Songjia, Shi Ren still decided to say another probing remark to be sure.

It has been four days since I was admitted to the hospital, and staying in the ward every day has become quite boring; I have even developed an illness from being idle.

Shi Ren watched as his father and mother continued to argue about the work at the chemical plant. With no other options, he had to step in to mediate the situation.

"Go ahead, what questions do you want to ask me, little wolf?" Song Jia could not understand why Shi Ren guessed so accurately, and this matter lingered in her mind.

After sending off his parents, Shiren finally had a moment of peace to himself. As the old saying goes, a kind mother often spoils her child. Shiren's mother firmly insisted that he should no longer work at the crematorium, while his father insisted that it was acceptable for him to continue. This led to a heated argument between the two. The mother acted out of concern for his well-being, and the father also had his own reasons, making it difficult for Shiren to make a decision. Consequently, Shiren pretended not to hear anything and feigned sleep by snoring. After a glance at him, his parents gradually quieted down and slowly exited the hospital room.

I would like to inform you that, based on your current recovery status, the bandage on your eyes can be removed. However, considering the optimal condition for your future recovery, it is advisable to keep it on. You may gently shift the bandage to your forehead and slightly open your eyes to allow them to adjust to the indoor lighting. Otherwise, when you go outside, your eyes may not adapt well.

This lady is named Li Shumei, 38 years old, divorced, and has a son who lives in another city with her ex-husband. Ms. Li has been a long-time employee at our hospital and has received the title of advanced employee multiple times. She has always been single, but a month ago, one day after work, she was involved in a traffic accident and died on the spot. Her body is still in the morgue of our hospital, and if no relatives or friends come to claim her within another half month, our hospital will take the initiative to help cremate her, allowing her to rest in peace.

Shi Ren's reaction was not to be underestimated; he immediately changed his rhetoric. Otherwise, this matter would indeed be difficult to conclude. He himself was unclear about the situation, so how did he end up seeing it? Now, Shi Ren truly began to doubt whether his left eye really had the ability to see through.

My name is Song Jia. If there is anything, just press this button by the bedside, and I will come immediately. The little nurse replied without a second thought.

The place where Shi Ren works is also his hometown, Xiangyang City, and he completed his university education in this city as well. Although he graduated with a bachelor's degree, it was not from a prestigious first-tier university, making it difficult for him to find a job, as employers often viewed him as expendable. After numerous rejections and losing confidence in finding a new job, he succumbed to the persuasion of his father, who had worked at the crematorium for many years, and decided to stay on at the crematorium. Initially, Shi Ren was reluctant to work there, but he had no choice; reality was stronger than his will, and he had to endure humiliation and carry the burden of working there for nearly a month.

"Alright, Mom, could you please tidy up my things on the bed?" Shi Ren put on his slippers and walked outside. An unexpected incident had kept him in the hospital for a week without leaving his room, and now he was feeling quite restless.

Shiren's parents came to visit him again and prepared the dishes he had eaten since childhood. As Shiren enjoyed the food made by his mother, he felt a deep sense of warmth and gratitude in his heart

Shi Ren shook his head and said: "No, it is better to look at you than to adapt to the light. Just stand in front of me and don't move; letting me look at you can also help me adjust to the indoor lighting"

Shi Ren was still contemplating the few words he had spoken to the deceased's family today, feeling a strange sensation in his heart. He could not clearly articulate what this feeling was, but in any case, he gradually found himself less resistant to this job than before

Shi Ren took a stroll and found it rather uninteresting. Just as he was about to return to his room, he stopped in front of a staff cultural display. There, he saw the photo of the middle-aged nurse who had changed his dressing in his room last time but had never greeted him.

Fortunately, both parties are young and did not engage in excessive entanglement over this minor issue

Shi Ren gradually came to his senses. Just as he was about to ask again, Nurse Song Jia had already left.

Father, allow your daughter to see you one last time

Hmm, what is the situation?

According to his father, what job cannot support a person? Although we deal with the deceased every day, what we do is to ensure a peaceful resting place for them. The dead are also human beings; interacting with so many of them daily, providing services, and standing guard for them in their final moments is also a virtuous act. Over the years, we have supported the Shi Ren brothers, and there has been no negative outcome. It is merely a psychological effect on people.

"You are lying, you are lying, how could you guess so accurately?" After the nurse finished speaking, her face suddenly turned as red as an apple. This does not mean that Shi Ren's guess was also correct; he guessed right, and she was indeed wearing a black bra, which is tantamount to an admission. How could she not blush?

Rest assured, I will not move around recklessly; I will definitely take a good rest. If I have something to attend to, how can I call you? What is your name? At this moment, Shi Ren harbored a mischievous idea, thinking that since the nurse was so assertive, once he got a good look, he would take the opportunity to teach her a lesson.

"No, I still have work to do. I don't have time to waste on these boring things with you. You can handle it yourself. You can keep your eyes closed if you want; it will be the same to adapt to the light after being discharged anyway. I'm leaving. I still have to go to the next ward." After finishing her words, Nurse Song Jia left without waiting for Shi Ren to respond.

When Shi Ren stood in front of the crystal coffin of the deceased, he heard the cries of the deceased's daughter. Having worked here for a month, he had already witnessed over ten such scenes and was no longer surprised by them

"I am looking for Song Jia, may I ask if she is here?" Shi Ren inquired at the nurse's service desk

"Hmm, beautiful lady, you wouldn't tell me that you are an aunt, would you? Hehe, it's not funny to make such jokes with me." At that moment, Shi Ren, who had just opened his eyes to sneak a glance when no one was around, saw a middle-aged woman in a nurse's uniform pushing a medicine cart into his hospital room.

As the group ahead walked and talked, the young man named Shi Ren quickly put on his glasses and donned his work uniform, slowly making his way to the square outside

Because of the smile of the middle-aged female nurse, which seemed to come from the heart, Shi Ren always felt that something was off, sensing that the atmosphere was a bit strange

As the words of the young nurse Song Jia gradually deepened, Shi Ren felt a chill run down his spine, his entire body turning cold, and even the air around him felt eerie. The young nurse's words clearly indicated that what Shi Ren saw last time was definitely not this nurse herself; it was obvious who he had seen.

"Where are you talking from, Brother Kuan? Usually, it's because I'm in a bad mood, but now it's work. After work, I'll treat you to a drink, isn't that enough to make amends?" Shi Ren finally wore a rare smile on his face.

Do not speak nonsense, this is just an accident. Our son is not exceptionally lucky; nothing serious has happened. The doctor also said that the eyes just need to be observed and rested for a while. It is initially estimated that the eyes may have been stimulated by the glare of the fire. After a few days with the bandage, once the inflammation subsides, he will be able to be discharged.

You brat, you finally started to take the initiative to talk! Usually, when I see you at work, you act indifferent. Today must be a rare occasion when the sun rises in the west. This is a colleague of Shi Ren, who is older than him and generally has an open personality, but does not get along with Shi Ren. Shi Ren feels frustrated working here at m.hetushu.com. How could he have the mood to greet his colleagues? Unless there is something particularly serious, he basically never takes the initiative to speak.

Forget it, let's think about it slowly later. First, take the urn over there and make the final preparations.

It is unclear how much time has passed; time always rushes by. The first sensation that Shi Ren experienced upon waking was not the sound of the 120 emergency vehicle's siren, nor the concerned words of family and colleagues amidst the chaos, but rather a complete darkness before his eyes. No matter how hard he tried, he could not open them, feeling as if something was binding his head.

Xiao Ren, your father and I have come to pick you up. The doctor has said that you should remove the bandage in the morning and go outside to walk on the grass to get accustomed to the light. If there are no issues, we will handle your discharge procedures in the afternoon

You lecher, how could you do this? How did you know? Speak, quickly speak, otherwise I will not spare you. Did you peek at me while I was changing clothes? Did you secretly look at my chest just now when I was distracted while applying the medicine? Speak up, you big lecher.

Forget it, remember this nurse's face, and ask her when Xiao Songjia arrives

This nurse named Song Jia is quite interesting. While the doctor exuberantly suggested that she could open her eyes, she boldly urged Shi Ren to open his eyes and adjust to the indoor lighting.

Shi Ren stood motionless in front of the employee culture frame. He remained unaware until the young nurse Song Jia quietly left, as if a statue standing before the portrait of Sister Li Shumei

In fact, this incident was truly just an accident. Uncle Xuan specifically instructed his son A Kuan to ensure that the fire in the stove was extinguished before adding any fuel. When A Kuan opened the stove's door, he did not see any flames burning inside, which led him to be careless and directly lifted the oil barrel to add fuel. However, this type of fuel is similar to gasoline and has a very strong volatility; it can ignite with just a tiny spark. As soon as A Kuan opened the oil barrel, a long stream of fire erupted out.

Could it be that my left eye has changed after this incident, truly becoming a form of x-ray vision? I can see things that others cannot; otherwise, how could I have seen that Song Jia's undergarment is black, and I can also perceive the ominous aura of the morgue with my left eye? This is simply too incredible, isn't it? Regarding this matter, Shi Ren dared not seek advice from others and could only bury it deep within his heart, slowly seeking verification on his own.

All personnel began to divide their tasks and busily prepare the boxes for the ashes, as well as gather small shovels and other items for collecting the ashes

Come, come, everyone help out a bit; this deceased person is too heavy for me to handle alone

I have indeed seen a middle-aged female nurse during the year. I just saw her photo in the staff cultural frame while walking on the grass, which is why I asked you.

You are awake. If you are awake, let's start changing the dressings. You need to rest a lot. In a few days, when your eyes are better, you can be discharged. Remember to listen to me; otherwise, I will make you stay in the hospital a few more days, hehe

Hurry up, Shi Ren, the music of joy and sorrow has begun to play again

No, because your medication is changed once a day at https://www.hetushu.com, there hasn't been a nurse from my class to assist me, so I've been changing it for you all by myself. What's wrong? You wouldn't be saying you've seen another woman, would you, beautiful? the little nurse said with a sly smile.

Why are you looking for me? I'm about to be discharged from the hospital. You can't bear to part with me, can you? I must tell you, there are many people like you who look for me every day

As Shi Ren was walking towards the closed door of the cremation furnace holding the urn...

Be careful, remember to turn off the stove first before adding fuel

Why is there a thick black mist in that room, rising like the dense smoke from a chimney straight into the sky? Is there still someone in the hospital burning things?" Shi Renqi asked himself curiously

Three days later

"Shi Ren, stop pretending, it's time to get up and change the dressing." As the days went by, Shi Ren and the young nurse continued their banter, and they began to become familiar with each other, addressing one another by their surnames.

Unable to see, Shiren's hands touched his head, and his eyes were still bandaged. Just as he was trying to adapt to the environment, he heard his mother's voice

Several individuals assisted in placing the deceased onto the sliding board of the furnace, gradually pushing it forward as the fire in the furnace intensified for cremation

The two quickly arrived in front of the employee culture frame, and Xiao Songjia followed Shi Ren's gesture to look. Soon, Songjia's expression also became one of disbelief: "You can't be serious, are you sure you saw this lady? You shouldn't deceive like this."

Song Jia's expression was one of disbelief. After a moment of thought, she said: "Take me to see who you are talking about; I want to see how you lie and how you manage to cover it up."

The middle-aged female nurse still did not respond to any of Shi Ren's words; she merely turned around and smiled at him. Although this smile was genuine, Shi Ren felt that it was somewhat strange. He could not quite pinpoint what was amiss.

Why are you making such a fuss? I'm not a deity, nor do I have x-ray vision. I was just making random guesses, and look what happened. Can't you take a joke at all?

Shi Ren removed the bandage from yesterday, opened his eyes, and felt the sunlight of a new day. When Shi Ren's gaze fell upon the young nurse, he was momentarily stunned, not because of Song Jia's stunning appearance, nor because of her alluringly long and curvaceous figure, but because he witnessed an even more exhilarating scene.

With Xiao Songjia's loud shout, a barrage of questions followed. Shi Ren realized that he had said things he should not have said, provoked someone he should not have provoked, and offended a little ancestor

"Miss, please accept my condolences. A person cannot be brought back to life; from here on, leave it to us." Shi Ren stood before the crystal coffin and spoke. As the cremation furnace had already begun to ignite, Shi Ren needed to push the crystal coffin to the studio to place the body into the cremation furnace.

Shi Ren initially felt somewhat speechless, but he still forced a calm demeanor and said: "No, I was just bored and inquired about a trivial matter."

Observing Shi Rengan's demeanor just now, it was evident that he had a work mentality that was tense on the outside yet relaxed on the inside. After graduating from university, he wore glasses every day while dealing with the deceased. Whenever a body arrived, he would immediately don his glasses and reading glasses, then slowly make his way over to prepare for the cremation arrangements.

Xiao Songjia cast a glance at Shi Renda with a look of ill intent: "You are truly lucky, your guess is remarkably accurate, you pinpointed that room exactly. That is the morgue of our hospital"

It seems that my left eye has truly undergone a mutation due to this unexpected incident. Not only can it see through objects, but it can also perceive things that others cannot. Clearly, what I saw in the hospital room last time was the ghost of Sister Li Shumei. Has my left eye really seen a ghost

Another deceased person has been sent over

May I ask if there are any other nurses besides you responsible for changing my dressings in my ward

When Shi Ren heard these words, he was not afraid at first, but rather surprised, feeling a bit strange! Everyone knows what a morgue is; it is a place where dead bodies are stored. The black energy was so intense, like thick smoke rushing towards the sky. No wonder, no wonder at all. That was not just black energy, but the malevolent aura emanating from the dead.

In general, whenever a deceased person is transported to the crematorium, as the vehicle approaches the entrance, firecrackers are set off, followed closely by the mournful cries of the deceased's relatives. Finally, upon hearing these sounds, the staff in the crematorium will immediately play somber music.

Shi Ren was somewhat speechless upon hearing the voice. Is this really a nurse? It sounds a bit like a wicked woman.

The unluckiest of all was Shi Ren, who happened to walk by the furnace and ended up serving as the scapegoat for this unfortunate incident

The young nurse initially did not react, and after a few seconds of being stunned, she shouted out.

In an instant, I felt a mix of fear and horror. Although I work at a crematorium and deal with the deceased every day, it is only when I truly confront a ghost that I feel genuine fear. No matter how eerie the atmosphere may be, it cannot compare to the coldness of the body, the silence of the malevolent presence, and the terrifying stillness surrounding me. It almost feels as if something is truly beside me.

"What should I say?" Shi Ren asked anxiously, as he could guess from Song Jia's expression that the situation had become complicated. The atmosphere suddenly turned quiet, and it felt as if the temperature around them had dropped.

Shi Ren suddenly felt that his left eye was seeing things somewhat blurry, thinking it was still not fully recovered. He covered his left eye with his hand and looked with his right eye. As a result, he could see clearly with his right eye, but when he looked at the same object with his left eye, it was still a bit blurry. He repeatedly switched between several objects, but the condition of his left eye remained unchanged.

Ah

Shi Ren soon understood that although he was lying in the hospital, the meticulous care from his parents made him feel warm and happy inside. He had originally planned to resign from his job upon discharge, but now he swallowed those words back down.

Hmm, the fire is gradually diminishing. A Kuan, please open the door of the furnace and add some oil. Li Dexuan noticed that the body of the deceased had not been completely cremated, and as a result, the fire seemed to be starting to decrease. For individuals who are significantly overweight, the amount of body fat and moisture is excessive; to achieve complete incineration, the fuel required is more than double that of an average-sized deceased person.

"May I ask you a question, what is that room used for?" Shi Ren immediately pointed to the room he had seen yesterday with black smoke rising into the sky and inquired.