Chapter 4 Reunion
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Qian Cang nodded slightly and walked towards the living room.
"Why does Shi Hongye keep emphasizing that Shi Wenwei would be very happy to see me? Moreover, from what he just said, it seems that Shi Haimin was not very likable as a child. What could be the reason? Is it the result of lacking a father's love?" While thinking, Qian Cang had already arrived at the door of the living room, where he heard the voices of two people inside.
One was a middle-aged male voice, and the other was the voice of Eagle Eye.
"This guy, why does he get to come to Yuxi Village as a guest, while I have to come as Shihai Min? Isn't that unfair!" After complaining in his heart, Qian Cangyi knocked on the door frame, which was his way of knocking on the door.
Who is it? Come in!
After hearing this, Qian Cangyi walked in. He saw an old man who looked exactly like Shi Wenwei from the manual, and sitting next to the old man was a man in a trench coat, whom Qian Cangyi recognized as the guy who called himself 'Hawkeye' that he met on the mysterious bus.
Hawkeye smiled politely when he saw Qian Cangyi, while Shi Wenwei was different; he was very happy, to the extent that it could rival Shi Xi.
"Strange..." Qian Cangyi felt increasingly odd.
Shi Wenwei invited Qian Cangyi to sit in the chair beside him, chatting warmly and seemingly having endless things to say to Qian Cangyi.
"Ahem, who is this guest beside us?" Qian Cangyi had no choice but to change the subject.
"Oh, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Zhang Zian, a geologist. He came to our village for an investigation. According to Mr. Zhang Zian, if our village has sufficient mineral resources, it is very likely to be developed in the future. When the roads are built, the village will also become prosperous." Shi Wenwei was very enthusiastic while introducing Eagle Eye, showing how much weight the role of Zhang Zian held in his heart.
"Hello." Hawkeye extended his hand to Qian Cangyi.
Qian Cangyi shook Hawkeye's hand and replied, "Hello, my name is Shi Haimin."
The two looked at each other, their eyes conveying the same meaning.
Let's find a time to communicate.
Qian Cangyi retracted his hand and thought, "It seems like a good opportunity now. Both Eagle Eye and I hold some weight in the village chief's mind. If I ask about the death festival, and Eagle Eye follows up, we might be able to get some information about it."
After considering his words in his mind, Qian Cangyi spoke up.
"Uncle Wenwei, I came back this time to participate in... the death festival." As he spoke, Qian Cangyi's eyes were fixed on Shi Wenwei's face.
Shi Wenwei, who was originally beaming with a smile, suddenly stiffened upon hearing Qian Cangyi's words. He turned his head to look at Qian Cangyi, as if his eyes were saying, "Why bring this up now? Why mention such things at this moment!"
"What is the death festival? Stone Village Chief, you have never told me about this!" Eagle Eye pretended to be surprised.
Hehe." Shi Wenwei's expression was hesitant, "It's just an ordinary sacrificial activity in the village, nothing much...
"Just an ordinary sacrificial activity? Is it a recent event? Can I participate?" Eagle Eye asked in succession.
This..." Shi Wenwei's face darkened further, "Mr. Zhang, you... should go back to your room and rest for now, I'll talk to you about the investigation later.
"Alright." Hawkeye did not insist, as he saw the determination and impatience in Shi Wenwei's eyes.
"If I force it, the result might backfire. Shi Wenwei will dismiss me, and his purpose is definitely to question 'Cang Yi' who plays Shi Haimin. As for how to respond, it depends on him. In short, after our series of punches, when we ask about the death ritual again, Shi Wenwei will definitely have to give us an explanation. As for the timing, it might appear in front of me tomorrow." Hawkeye thought to himself, then gave Qian Cangyi a look, signaling him to handle it himself.
"Hongye!" Shi Wenwei called out his eldest son's name.
"Hey!" Shi Hongye walked into the living room.
Shi Wenwei pointed at Eagle Eye and said, "Mr. Zhang Zian wants to rest, please take him to the guest room to rest."
"Okay, father." Shi Hongye replied and made a gesture inviting Eagle Eye.
After Shi Hongye and Zhang Zian left, Shi Wenwei slammed the table, "What were you doing just now! Do you know the consequences?!" With that slam, the authority of the village chief suddenly emanated from him.
"I'm... I'm sorry." Qian Cang lowered his head to apologize, but the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, "I am so scared, I... have nightmares every night, running in a dark village where there is no one around, but it seems like something terrifying is chasing me. I am very scared, running desperately, running desperately..." he explained, choking on his words.
In his heart, Qian Cangyi had a different thought.
Considering Shi Wenwei's level of affection for himself, showing weakness should be enough to get by. Moreover, to put it another way, I did indeed get involved in this strange matter because of the nightmare I had last night, so I can't really be said to be lying.
Hearing Qian Cangyi's explanation, Shi Wenwei's anger had completely disappeared. He sighed, "Alas, poor child."
Qian Cangyi keenly seized the opportunity and asked, "Uncle Wenwei, the last time I participated in the blood sacrifice was when I was six years old. I don't remember what happened at that time; I only know that there was something very terrifying, something very frightening. Every time I think back on it, my heart trembles, and my mind is filled with thoughts of escape."
Sigh!" Shi Wenwei sighed again, took a sip of cool tea, and then patted Qian Cangyi's head, "Don't worry, child, I won't let the tragedy that happened last time happen again.
Qian Cangyi looked up and found that Shi Wenwei's gaze was full of affection, unlike the relationship between a village chief and the villagers, nor like that of an ordinary elder and a child.
"You should go back now. By the way, here is some cured meat, take some back to your mother. You just returned, have a good meal tonight." Shi Wenwei was sending Qian Cangyi off.
"Hmm." Qian Cangyi did not insist any longer and took the cured meat out the door.
When he went out, Qian Cangyi did not immediately return to his own room, but instead asked which room Zhang Zian, played by Shi Hongye, was in. Shi Hongye pointed to the guest room.
Arriving at the door, Qian Cangyi knocked, and soon, the door opened.
"Come in," the voice of Yingyan came from inside the room.
Qian Cangyi pushed the door open and saw Yingyan deep in thought, with his head lowered.
"When I was on the bus, he reminded me not to reveal my true identity no matter what. This shouldn't apply to him since he already knows my true identity. The question is, should I directly ask him?" Qian Cangyi casually set the cured meat aside.
Hawkeye walked past Qian Cangyi, closed the door, and then gestured for Qian Cangyi to sit down.
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