When Wang Junhui said he would accompany me, I felt much more at ease. Although Xiang Lili was pitiful, she had been a fierce ghost before dissipating. If something triggered her to emerge from the photo again, I wouldn’t fare well.
Moreover, Wang Junhui’s offer showed he had taken pity on Xiang Lili.
I remained standing there, dazed. Hearing Xiang Lili’s "ghost-speak" had stirred emotions in me that weren’t easy to settle quickly.
Wang Junhui dismantled the altar, extinguished the candles, and said, “Alright, her matter is basically concluded. It’s best to wrap things up sooner rather than later. If you’re free this afternoon, we can drive over right away. Her hometown is in a township near the county. We should be able to get there before nightfall.”
I nodded. “I was thinking… Xiang
