Grocery Store No.514

Chapter 42

Ring ring ring

The rapid bell sounded, and the store door was pushed open hardly. A man and a woman came in from the outside. The mans face was pale, his Yintang was faintly black and his eyes stared at people with his scary appearance.

The womans face was also not good, but her eyes were much clearer. She said nervously, Ah-jun, lets go to the hospital, your face looks bad.

The mans head did not move, his eyes slowly looked at the woman. Sluggish and bizarre, he said slowly, No hospital. Im hungry, I want to eat.

Since the man came in, the bell on the door of the store has been ringing, even when the door is closed and no one touches it, it still rings. The man turned around stiffly and looked at the bell, with a hideous look on his face, a sharp cry came out of his throat, Its so noisy!

Seeing this, Sun Ming felt a little terrified. Even the woman beside the man showed a look of fear. She took two steps back, distanced herself from the man, and asked in fear,  Ah-Jun, you whats wrong with you?

Sun Ming pulled the womans sleeve, pointed to the shadow of the man on the ground, and said in horror, Youlook

The woman looked down and saw that there was a shadow behind that mans own shadow. The woman screamed in fright, took two steps back again, and grabbed Sun Mings clothes tightly.

The bell was still ringing, and the grim expression on the mans face became painful. He covered his head and shouted in pain, Stop, stop!

The voice sounded sometimes male and sometimes female, so terrifying.

Seeing this, Jiang Chengyan wanted to step forward and ask about the mans condition, but Ling Huaan grabbed his wrist and said in a strong tone, stay!

Jiang Chengyan paused, seeing the mans face become more painful he frowned and said, he doesnt seem to be right. Huaan, you let me go first. Ill check him.

When Sun Ming heard this, he quickly pointed to the shadow on the ground and said, Dont come here!

Jiang Chengyan looked at the ground with a shocked look in his eyes, and he was stunned in place.

Ling Huaan silently recited the incantation, he looked straight in the direction of the female ghost. As he recited the incantation faster and faster, the sound of the bell became more and more rapid. The female ghost stared at Ling Huaan with her blood-red eyes open. Her arms full of maggots stretched out, and her sharp nails were about to pierce Ling Huaans neck.

Seeing it Ling Huaan took out a piece of paper talisman, bit his finger, and wiped his blood on it. The paper talisman suddenly moved without wind and went towards the mans forehead like a sword.

Ah! A sharp scream followed and a puff of blue smoke rose from the female ghosts forehead with a chill wind blowing up in the store. The things on the shelves were blown down one after another. The bell at the door suddenly flashed, with the female ghost injured by the paper talisman, instantly disappeared.

The chill wind also dissipated, and the store returned to calm.

Under the gaze of everyone, the man fell to the ground, motionless, not knowing he was alive or dead.

A struggling look appeared on the womans face, and then she hesitated to step forward. Ling Huaad then said, Sun Ming, call the emergency number.

Only then did Sun Ming recover from the shock, and hurriedly called the emergency number.

The woman plucked up the courage to push the man. Seeing that the man was back to normal, she became a little bolder. She carefully checked on his breath and whispered, Ah-Jun, Ah-Jun wake up, wake up

The mans body suddenly moved, causing the woman to fall to the ground in fright. Sun Mings heart also raised to his throat. They looked at the man in horror and were too scared to move.

Ugh~ The man let out a groan before slowly opening his eyes. Although the bottom of his eyes was dazed, it was a lot clearer than before.

The woman breathed a sigh of relief when she saw this, and hurriedly stepped forward to help the man. She sobbed, Ah-jun, are you okay?

Ah-jing? The man looked around blankly. He tore off the paper talisman on his forehead, then asked, whats wrong with me? Why am I here What place is this?

Seeing the man return to normal, the woman hugged the man and cried, Ah-Jun, you just scared me to deathw w¹

Sun Ming passed the two of them and came to Ling Huaans side. He said excitedly, Laoban, Laoban are you the ghost hunter like in the movie? Which sect do you belong to, and do you still take disciples?

No, Im just a small boss of a grocery store.

How is that possible? I saw it just now. There was a woman close behind the mans shadow, he also spoke in the womans voice. He must be possessed. There was also a paper talisman attached to his forehead, was it a spell to hunt ghosts written on it? 

Sung Min paused, Laoban, do you know? My favorite is the ghost movie played by Master Lin. I wanted to be a master ghost hunter since I was a child, but people around me said that there is no such thing as a ghost in this world. When they heard my wish, they considered me a fool. But today I have opened my eyes. So can you accept me as your apprentice? 

Jiang Chengyan who had a super righteous view finally came back to his senses and looked at Ling Huaan with a complicated expression. What happened today made his worldview crack, but he stubbornly glued it together.

What kind of ghost? There are no ghosts in this world. All the plots in the movie are fictional. He is sick, not possessed. The shadow just now is just a matter of light. Sun Ming, dont talk nonsense.

Sun Ming retorted, Impossible! If the shadow was a matter of light, what about the chill wind that just blew? Also, the things on this shelf fell to the ground?

There may have been a small-scale earthquake just now, and these things fell down because of the shaking of the ground.

The sense of wind just now was so obvious. Jiang Chengyan didnt believe himself when he said that. But his worldview established in the previous 30 years could not be overthrown so easily.

But

Ling Huaan interrupted Sun Mings words and said, Sun Ming, something fell on the ground, so why dont you hurry to clean it up.

Sun Ming looked at Jiang Chengyan, then at Ling Huaan, before replying, Oh, Ill clean it up now.

Sun Ming went to clean up, while Jiang Chengyan stood there in embarrassment. He glanced at Ling Huaan,  before lifting his feet towards the man and woman. He helped the man up together with the woman.

The woman supported the man, turned to look at Ling Huaan, and said gratefully, Thank you Laoban!

Ling Huaan didnt speak, just nodded with a smile.

At this moment, the siren of the ambulance sounded.  Jiang Chengyan helped to send the man to the ambulance and watched until the car drove away. Then he turned and looked at the glass window. After hesitating for a moment, he opened the door of the store and said, Huaan, the team called me just now and said they were looking for me. So Ill go back first.

Wang Lei whispered, Lie, he didnt answer any phone calls at all just now.

Disappointment flashed across Ling Huaans eyes, and he just faintly responded without speaking.

Jiang Chengyan was keenly aware of Ling Huaans emotions, he struggled for a moment but choose to left. He is very confused now, and he doesnt know how to face Ling Huaan. Its better to stay calm first.

Wang Lei snapped, He just left? If Laoban hadnt rescued them, all those people wouldnt have survived. What a fool!

He is a police officer, encountering this kind of psychic thing is difficult to accept. Its understandable. Although he said that, Ling Huaan was a little disappointed.

Wang Lei was hesitant to ask, Laoban, do you really like Captain Jiang?

Ling Huaan nodded, I like him. But I dont think much about being in a relationship. It will be good if two people can be together, but if it cant I wont force it.

Wang Lei pouted and said, Laoban I always feel that Captain Jiang is not as good as Yan Yu. Why do you fall in love with such a fool?

Ling Huaan said with a bitter smile, Its hard to explain a feeling, I didnt expect it either. But Wang Lei, its not been a long time, your guts seem to be much bigger than before.

Wang Lei was stunned for a moment, then smiled embarrassingly and said, Ive stayed with Laoban for a long time, and I have also practiced my courage.

While cleaning up the mess, Sun Ming paid attention to Ling Huaans movements. Although Ling Huaans voice was deliberately lowered, Sun Ming could still hear his words. He secretly looked at Ling Huaan, and sure enough, he seemed to be chatting with someone, but there was no one in the store except him unless it was a ghost. Sun Ming secretly took out his mobile phone and took a few pictures of Ling Huaan.

Wang Lei looked at Sun Ming, Laoban, that Sun Ming is taking pictures secretly.

Ling Huaan didnt speak, he put on his earphones and listened to the music.

Sun Ming clicked on the photo he had just taken and looked at it carefully. Except for Ling Huaan, he didnt see anyone, not even a shadow. He frowned and muttered in a low voice, No, it shouldnt be like this. Didnt the movie say that the camera can capture ghosts?

Sun Ming reluctantly started taking pictures in all corners of the grocery store. His eyes were almost out of his socket when he looked at all the photos. He was stunned because he didnt find a ghost. Wang Lei followed him around. Wherever he went, Wang Lei also went, but Sun Ming could not see him with his naked eyes. Seeing that the time had reached ten oclock, Sun Ming still had no intention of getting off work.

Wang Lei said with amusement, Laoban, its already ten oclock, and this person hasnt planned to get off work yet. He is too energetic to take pictures.

Ling Huaan smiled helplessly and said, Sun Ming, its ten oclock, you can go back.

Laoban, there is no class tomorrow. I can accompany you for a while.

Ling Huaan shook his head, put on his earphones again, and did not intend to pay any attention to Sun Ming.

Another hour passed, and Sun Ming still found nothing. He reluctantly took off his apron and said, Laoban, then Ill go first.

Ling Huaan pointed to the thermos bucket on the table and said, You can take this braised pork rice with you. I havent opened it yet. It should still be warm. Take it for supper.

The disappointment in Sun Mings heart dissipated in an instant,  he carried the thermos bucket and said, Since I ate the food made by Laoban last time, I always felt a little less delicious when I ate other foods. Today I have been blessed.

Ling Huaan smiled, Go back, be careful on the road.

Sun Ming moved his eyes, before opening his mouth with a flattering smile, Laoban, you see I walk at night every day, and it is easy to attract dirty things. Can you also give me a life-saving talisman? I can buy it with money. You can deduct my salary this month.

Ling Huaan was amused for a while. He thought for a while before pulling out a paper talisman from his pocket, This talisman, I can give it to you. But you cant spread it everywhere. Can promise me?

When Sun Ming saw it, he hurriedly responded, Yes, definitely! I understand that it cant cause social panic. Laoban, dont worry, I will keep this matter tight-lipped!

Ling Huaan said seriously, Since you promised. You must keep it, otherwise, there will be karma.

Sun Ming saw the situation also seriously and said solemnly, Laoban, do not worry. I always keep my word!

Ling Huaan handed the paper talisman to Sun Ming, keep this talisman close to your body. Ordinary ghosts wont dare to approach your body, but its not omnipotent, so dont do bad things.

Thank you Laoban, I will remember it!

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Cafes Memo :

Captain Jiang

The next update will be on Monday, 18 July. Im kinda busy this week, so see you on Monday ()

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