"Isn't it said that this thing has the effect of expelling evil spirits, avoiding evil spirits, and calming the mind? It is also said to be very suitable for people with insomnia. But I have been troubled by nightmares recently, and my energy is very poor every day."
No further explanation was needed, Shopkeeper Shi could already see it from her blue eyelids. He brought two cups of hot tea and put them on the coffee table, which was as messy as the last time he came. But the miscellaneous gadgets may have changed places. It’s not bad either, the visual effects are similar. However, Wu Hui felt that the room was much darker than last time. It turns out that the windows are open indoors for ventilation, and there are no lights. Natural light alone cannot bring out the grandeur of the last time.
"Are you still having nightmares? When did it start?"
Shopkeeper Shi sat on the sofa opposite Wu Hui, showing concern and interest.
"About a week ago. The last time I came back from you, the situation gradually improved, but it started again a few days ago. I thought it was Monday, and my whole body started to resist going to work. But on Friday, the situation started It's not getting better. When I chatted with you half a month ago, you said that if you have any thoughts or discomforts, you can come here to see me. No, I came here without even asking the doctor."
If you feel unwell, you should mainly listen to the doctor... Shopkeeper Shi wanted to say this, but considering that Wu Hui did have something else to hide. She came alone this time, and she probably knew that the real doctor would never like this place.
"Speaking of which, didn't Mr. Mo go with you today?"
Although he asked knowingly, he still wanted to confirm.
"No, I didn't tell him." Wu Hui picked up the teacup and shook his head, "He will definitely say that I am superstitious. And after all, we are just neighbors, and we don't actually have much communication on weekdays."
"Oh... So that's it." Shopkeeper Shi nodded thoughtfully.
"By the way, I didn't see the little girl today. Isn't she here?"
"Little girl?"
"The one who was here last time I came here, wearing dark clothes. Is she your... your family?"
"Haha, do I look that old to be a father?"
Wu Hui put down the cup and explained with some guilt: "It can also be my sister."
The moment of hesitation just now gave you away.
Shi Wuqi waved his hand and said without hesitation: "Strictly speaking, of course, we are not my family. We are not related by blood. But, it doesn't matter if you understand it this way. She lives in the store on weekdays, sweeping the floor and wiping dust. I just care about the food. But she is very afraid of strangers and will hide when guests come. However, she went out for a walk today. She is always bored in the house without the sun, which is not healthy. Uh, what's the problem? "
Seeing Wu Hui's expression getting weirder and weirder, he couldn't help but ask. I saw Wu Hui frowning, tilting his head back slightly, turning his face sideways and saying quietly:
"Do you need me to remind you, shopkeeper, it is illegal to employ child labor... Although I also know that no boss is really so honest these days. But doing this in Yaozhou, which is famous for its strict law enforcement, is a bit -"
"Hey. I think you're in good spirits?"
"Kidding."
"Okay, what are you here for? Did you bring the clam?"
"Bring it. Here you go."
Wu Hui pinched the beads and put them on the coffee table. It fell from a short distance, making a clattering sound, and came to rest next to the ashtray. Shopkeeper Shi picked it up and looked at it briefly, but didn't think it was any different from last time.
"What are you dreaming about?"
"It's still a human figure, and it's still very blurry. I can't even tell whether it's a boy or a girl. I saw a few light spots on its hands, like clam beads in a dream. It was yesterday that made me decide to visit here again. The last dream. In the dream, in order to see it clearly, I got very close. At this moment, it suddenly turned its face, as if it saw me. To be honest, it was somewhat frightening. I After I woke up, I was still thinking, it was obviously a shadow, how could I be sure that its 'face' had turned around..."
"Because this is your dream." Shopkeeper Shi put the beads back on the table, "What you see in your dream comes from your mind. Whatever you think you see should be, you will recognize it as what it is, even if it is visually I’m not telling you that. Although the vision in dreams may not be called vision.”
"Sigh. I'm not afraid of nightmares, but I don't have the strength to wake up every day. I don't know why. I just know that it's not a good thing to continue like this. It's too tiring. I can't. It's the owner of the beads who wants to kill me, right?"
"You didn't offend anyone, and I can't claim your life. However, do you think this shadow is the same person as the dead antique dealer? Although these clams probably don't belong to him either."
Wu Hui thought for a while.
"It's actually not like that. Even though they are all invisible and intangible shadows, they give me different feelings. Including the person I first saw in the hospital, they are all different..."
"Um……"
Shi Wuqi put his hands behind his head and slowly pillowed his body on the sofa, as if thinking about something. After a while, he said:
"Nothing."
"OK……"
What a waste of time. Wu Hui rolled her eyes rudely, picked up the bag on her side and prepared to leave.
Shopkeeper Shi straightened up quickly: "Don't bother me, guest. I have nothing to say. I just want to fundamentally solve your problem. There is no immediate solution. But if it's just a temporary solution, it's not completely impossible."
With that said, Shopkeeper Shi stood up and walked to his workbench. He fiddled with the table and opened several drawers, and bursts of noise reached Wu Hui's ears. Watching him rummaging through boxes and cabinets, Wu Hui was really curious.
"Found it. Now, this is it."
Shopkeeper Shi found a long wooden box and carefully held it in front of her. What are you pretending to be? fan? Wu Hui picked it up with one hand and waved it by his ear, wanting to hear what was going on inside. Shi Wuqi immediately stopped her, held the box tightly and said:
"Don't be so reckless. But be careful, this thing is quite troublesome."
He took the box back from Wu Hui's hand and opened it carefully. Wu Hui came up to take a look and saw only a large ball of hay. But if you look closely, you can see that the color in the center of the hay is a little blurry. The shopkeeper stretched out his hand and picked up a small, drop-shaped lavender crystal. It is like a shooting star, dragging a long and thin tail.
"It's usually very strong, but be careful not to break its tail. If the tail breaks, the whole thing won't be saved."
"Amethyst?" Wu Hui observed for a while, "I heard it's so dangerous, how can you wear it with you?"
"I'm not asking you to take it with you. I got this from a customer a long time ago. It's a kind of handicraft. Putting it next to your pillow when you sleep can calm your emotions, clear away distracting thoughts, and purify your soul. How about it? Doesn’t it sound a lot more reassuring?”
Shopkeeper Shi closed the box and solemnly handed the drop of amethyst to Wu Hui. She hesitantly followed, but the shopkeeper kept his palms upward and did not move away.
"how?"
"This is a business, and it costs money."
"Leave it here and wait for me..."
"You can't say that. I should always charge a symbolic fee for this kind of thing. Everything has cause and effect. Fortune telling, seeking wealth, and promoting peach blossoms - these observations may interfere with the original operation of things. Of course, I have to prevent my own blessings from being damaged. Just like I give you advice to ward off disasters, it is only fair that you should also spend a little money to ward off disasters for me. It doesn’t matter how much money it is, as long as you mean it.”
Speaking of this, Wuhui couldn't really take what others had given him for nothing. She took out her wallet and took out only two thin sheets.
"I didn't bring a lot of money... Is this really enough? Otherwise, I would give you the beads as well."
"No need."
The hand that was originally spread upward turned its wrist and stood up, making a prohibitive gesture in front of Wu Hui.
Wu Hui put the money on the table, picked up the clam beads helplessly and threw them into the bag. Shopkeeper Shi sent her to the door.
"Anyway, just give it a try according to the method I told you. I don't know what you have been through recently, and it is difficult to prescribe the right medicine. But if something happens that worries you again, or the symptoms worsen, you are welcome to come to me at any time. . Do you have any other questions you want to ask? I remember last time you said you were in the west of the city and it would not be easy to come here."
"If you have any questions..."
Wu Hui looked at him, scratched his head and said, "Can anything be done?"
"Of course. You can speak freely."
So Wu Hui stretched out his hand and pointed diagonally behind Shopkeeper Shi, to the side of the workbench.
"Can you tell me? Why is there a coffin in the space behind that curtain?"
"...Can you see? Through the curtain?"
"No, it's not." She explained, "Last time I came here, I didn't observe it carefully, I just took a glance. And I had other important matters at that time, so I didn't have the chance to ask. When I got home, I dreamed about the pitch black darkness that night. It was only once, so I didn’t pay much attention to it. I had forgotten about it, but when I saw it again today, I couldn’t help but feel curious.”
Shopkeeper Shi stopped talking and just looked at her speechlessly. Wu Hui felt that she really shouldn't ask such questions.
"Uh, sorry. Just pretend I didn't say that."
"No, Miss Wu, please listen to me."
In just a moment, Shopkeeper Shi returned to his enthusiastic smile.
"You know what? I have a hunch that our fate is more than this - it is far from over. We will meet again, many times. When the time comes, there will always be a chance to answer everything you want to know."
Wu Hui showed a troubled expression: "Forget it. As you know, my trip is far and expensive."
The two people were talking when they were leaving, and a shadow passed over them.
Wu Hui looked over and saw a dark figure sticking out of the window. It turned out to be the little girl from last time.
Why did she go through the window?
When the girl saw her, she also looked surprised, probably because she didn't expect her to come.
This seemingly shy little girl turned out to be an expert at climbing over walls and walls, just like a wild girl. Although having more flexible legs and feet is not a bad thing, it is also too dangerous. In order not to frighten the girl, Wu Hui said goodbye in a hurry.
Different from before, this time Wu Hui felt that a long time had passed and she was a little hungry. She was walking down the street, wondering where to go to get her lunch. Maybe the restaurant last time was good. Although the taste was average, it was better because it was cheap and filling. But that time she was walking blindly with Mo Weiming, and she couldn't remember the way. She was not familiar with this area.
After walking for a long time, she didn't see the restaurant she liked. Close to the edge of Qianhua Lane, all the shops gave her a feeling of being unaffordable from the door. Just when she was determined to endure it at home, a cafe with a familiar sign came into view.
Unexpectedly, there is the same signboard here, and it looks like it is newly built.
Wu Hui couldn't help but think of the chestnut snack she had last time, and suddenly felt very concerned about it, and walked in uncontrollably with her legs. A waitress in a goose-yellow uniform led her, and the air was filled with the sweet smell of coffee. She took the opportunity to look around and felt warm when she saw the bright green curtains.
Her eyes felt like they were being electrocuted, and she suddenly let out a burst of exclamation.
"Mo Weiming?!"
