Chapter 5 No. 091 - Water Ghost Face (Five)

Met with Lin Juan on July 11, 2015. Audio file 09120150711.wav

"It is ... ... that I saw him. He ... ... at that time was really quite strange, looking like a madman, though one cannot exactly say he was a madman ... ... "

On July 17, 2015, I received a call from Lin Juan. The call recording is 201507171109.mp3

Hello, may I ask if you are Reporter Ye from "Strange Tales and Odd Stories"?

Oh! As soon as you mentioned it, I remembered that Captain Li went to an empty house with others when he was young! A lot of people went together, and they didn't go home after dinner; each one was chased and beaten by their families. It was quite a lively scene!

Did you not hear about the matter from your mother

This... seems to be absent. My parents' marriage... was probably considered special in that era? They were in a love marriage. My mother met my father while she was in the city on business; they took a liking to each other, became friends, and then got married.

What happened later

May I ask

What I know is that my uncle encountered a ghost at that time and was possessed. My grandparents wanted to take my uncle to move, so they asked my parents to find a new house. At that time, there were no real estate transactions; my father had some connections and found a mud house in the rural area of Pingnan City, which had a separate courtyard for them to live in. My mother was running around a lot during that time, which was very hard for her. Later, when my uncle's condition stabilized a bit, my mother took me to see him once.

It is alright, just say what you know

As I reached the door, my mother called out, and I couldn't remember whether it was my grandmother or grandfather who came out to greet me; in any case, I did not see my uncle. My mother was talking to my grandparents while I sat beside them, but I didn't pay attention to what they were saying. I was very mischievous as a child; when I saw the chickens and ducks in the yard, I ran to chase them. Then, I noticed a person standing at the window of the house, someone I did not recognize. He stared at me intensely, his gaze as if he wanted to eat me. Under the bright sun, I felt a chill all over from his stare. I was very mischievous as a child; when I saw the chickens and ducks in the yard, I ran to chase them. Then, I noticed a person standing at the window of the house, someone I did not recognize. He stared at me intensely, his gaze as if he wanted to eat me. Under the bright sun, I felt a chill all over from his stare. At that moment, I must have called out, wanting to find my mother, and I rushed into the house. He also moved, running away from the window, and I saw him suddenly turn out from behind the wall, blocking my way at the door, reaching out to push me to the ground and starting to tear at my dress.

No. I was really too young at that time, and after growing up, I have somewhat forgotten. Uh, perhaps I intentionally forgot. Even now, I still do not wear skirts, and I feel a bit uncomfortable when I see those dresses with large areas of red. Ah, I apologize for talking about my own matters all the time and not being able to help you much.

Bang

Hmm?

July 17, 2015, investigation "Vacant House". Audio file 09120150717.wav

I see... Are there any practical examples?

Alright

Ah, yes! It's me. I just remembered something that might be helpful to you.

Sand ... ... sand ... ...

Ah, the empty house, I know, indeed there is such a place. But it is just an abandoned house, right? I have never been there

Yes, you are Miss Lin Juan, aren't you

He mistook your skirt for a ghost

Oh! That house with the monster! Isn't it just something to scare children? I've been there, but I don't have much of an impression. Many people have been there!

How could this possibly exist? Hehe. It's just a local legend, or it could be something made up by people. Your magazine should be interested in this, right?

Well, yes, it is my uncle. He has changed completely, looking emaciated, I hardly recognized him

Yes, this matter is quite interesting, thank you for the information you provided

Well. This matter was something I heard my mother mention when I was a child. I forgot what I did at that time, but when she scolded me, she threatened to lock me in an empty room if I misbehaved. That empty room seemed to be a courtyard from my hometown, which had been uninhabited and neglected for decades, just left empty. In my hometown, the elders would scare children by saying they would be locked in an empty room, where at night, monsters would come and eat the children.

Who else could it be! Alas, could it be that Captain Li has encountered a ghost, or has he been targeted by a monster?

Well, alright. If you remember anything else, feel free to contact us at any time

On July 9, 2015, it was confirmed that "Fat Head" Zhang Hongda and "Little Xu" Xu Lishen had both committed suicide in 1992 and 1993, respectively. The causes of death were pesticide poisoning and being struck by a train. Xu Lishen's family has all moved away from the city, and their contact information is currently unavailable. All of Zhang Hongda's close relatives have passed away, and only his niece Lin Juan has been contacted.

July 19, 2015, contact Li Aimin. Audio file 09120150719.wav

To elaborate... oh, it is indeed possible. To elaborate further, that day was a bright sunny day, and the sun was quite intense. My mother took me to transfer to Pingnan, and we also rode on a passing tractor. That place was very remote, and the rural dirt roads were difficult to navigate. I sat on the tractor for a long time, being jolted around severely, and as soon as I got off, I vomited. After vomiting, we had to continue walking, and then I saw my grandmother's new house... I can no longer remember what that house looked like, but I distinctly recall being terrified when I first saw it. That place was very remote, and the rural dirt roads were difficult to navigate. I sat on the tractor for a long time, being jolted around severely, and as soon as I got off, I vomited. After vomiting, we had to continue walking, and then I saw my grandmother's new house... I can no longer remember what that house looked like, but I distinctly recall being terrified when I first saw it. The house stood alone, far away from the neighboring homes, with dark, eerie mountains and forests behind it... Now that I think about it... what my grandmother and the others were looking for was precisely such a house, distanced from others.

On July 14, 2015, a total of 14 individuals from the former Jiao County Rural Commune and the former Hongxing Factory were investigated, with no clues found; the investigation into the history of the Jiao County Rural Commune also yielded no clues

"Empty house? That... I went with my brother, and there were many other people as well. I forgot why we went, I only remember that we got home late, and everyone was punished."

According to our knowledge, the people in that area had little mobility before the factory closed. When the factory was established, they transitioned from farmers to workers, and their living conditions did not change. Your mother was one of the few who moved away. Has she ever mentioned anything about her hometown? Is there anything particularly special about your parents' marriage?

Well

Hmm. Have you met Mr. Zhang Hongda

Regarding the matter concerning my uncle, in fact, I am not very clear about it either. At that time, I was very young, probably just starting elementary school. Moreover, I did not live with my uncle, so I am not very aware of the details of the situation

Please go ahead and speak

skirt

Shasha ... ...

Has your mother mentioned anything about the hometown

Where this has already been a great help to us

There is another issue to consider

Shasha ... ...

That person is your uncle, isn't he

How much do you remember about that empty house

Later, my mother jumped over to protect me, while my grandparents were pulling him away. He wouldn't let go of me and was still tearing at my skirt... That skirt... That skirt was my new skirt, and I remember it very clearly. It was a reward from my father for scoring full marks on my exams, a very bright red dress with small floral patterns on the hem... He almost tore the skirt to shreds, shouting and making a scene. In the end, when it seemed impossible to continue, my mother let go of me, went to grab something, and struck him on the head, which finally subdued him.

I do not know. At that time, all I knew was to cry. My mother held me, and soon we left. After that, she never took me to see my uncle again. When my uncle passed away, I did not go either

Yes, it is the dress

"Ms. Lin, could you please elaborate on what happened that day? The details are very important to us"

Auntie, are you sure it is Captain Li