Chapter 37: The Human Butcher

  Autumn night, a gentle breeze blows by, bringing a refreshing coolness that pierces the heart. In the city, people hurry in all directions, each with their head bowed, rushing towards home. At the subway entrance, there are those beggars who pretend to be disabled. And then there's a group of people like Liu Yueyue, holding promotional materials from various companies' buildings. Their mouths always speak kind words, and their faces forever wear smiles.

  All the way here, Gao Le only realized the joys and sorrows of the world. It turned out that even if one's fate is broken, they can still be played with. He slowly put his right hand into his pocket, took out a pack of long-lost cigarettes, and lit one up. This was the original carefree and natural self. As he slowly inhaled, all the darkness in his heart dissipated along with the swirling smoke.

  Xiao Cui and Zhou Feng, who were behind him, also had a long-lost smile on their faces. Because they now saw the old Gao Le back. The two of course happily started to tussle. Unintentionally bumped into Gao Le.

  "You two! You're my treasures! Let's go have some midnight snacks!" With that, Gao Le took Xiao Cui's hand with his left hand and put his right hand on Zhou Feng's shoulder. The three of them walked into a restaurant with quick steps. This was the first time in history that Gao Le had invited them to dinner so happily. Of course, it was all filled with laughter.

  After entering the restaurant, the atmosphere inside was elegant and didn't seem like a place to eat at all. It felt like walking into a coffee shop. The light music made every tired customer feel warm and cozy as if they were back home. The waitresses were also a group of beauties with gentle manners. More than professionalism, it's their upbringing. Working here must be very enjoyable.

  Three people sat in a medium-sized room, on the small round table, some unopened tableware was placed. The LCD TV next to it played promotional videos of this city. Various beautiful scenes were shown, and the announcer's gentle tone made people feel more relaxed.

  "Let's order some dishes! We'll eat to our heart's content today, especially Little Cui!" As he spoke, Gao Le picked up the menu and began ordering from the waiter.

  Little Cui looked very curious. After glancing around, she found that almost nothing attracted her attention except the window. As she walked to the window, she discovered that it was so comfortable to look at the city lights through the window on an autumn night. It seemed as if all troubles had been blown away by the wind. She didn't forget to pull Zhou Feng together to take a look and even pointed out their funeral home with her finger.

  "Alright! The dishes are all ordered. How about we drink some Coke!" After finishing speaking, Gao Le picked up three glasses and poured Coke into them. The three of them stood in front of the window, occasionally bursting out laughing, which was naturally Xiao Cui's doing. It's unknown what they were talking about.

  After about ten minutes, three waiters opened the door and pushed a sumptuous dinner into the round table, starting to arrange it. Of course, there was not too much meat, except for a roasted whole duck, all were vegetarian dishes. When the waiter put up the roasted duck, Xiaocui's eyes almost popped out. Both hands could no longer bear to take it over. But there was still the beautiful waitress, so she endured again and again.

  "Waiter! Give her the roast duck!" Gao Le said with a suppressed smile. Then he picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

  After the dishes were served, the waiter closed the door respectfully. Suddenly, Xiao Cui revealed her true nature. She used her hands to tear off a duck leg and handed it to Gao Le, while she ate another piece herself. Zhou Feng, of course, did not show weakness either, snatched the roasted duck, and with both hands, started tearing it apart without any restraint. Just like a beast! Faced with a roasted duck that was powerless against her, she devoured it with gusto. What a beast!

  Three people were eating happily. Nobody knew that a pair of eyes was staring at them. The eyes were hidden behind the wall where Gao Le was standing. It was afraid, but also wanted to come out. In a dilemma. At this time, Gao Le seemed to feel something was wrong. He tapped his hand on the table and gave Xiao Cui and Zhou Feng a signal with his eyes, telling them not to speak.

  After a long time

  "Come on! You've been watching us for half a day! What's the matter, speak up, don't hide behind our backs!" After hearing Gao Le's words, Xiao Cui and Zhou Feng were taken aback. Could it be that someone was secretly watching them? As far as Xiao Cui was concerned, only Gao Le and Zhou Feng knew about her eating habits. If anyone else saw her, she would have to flay them alive!

  "Come out! My eating habits have all been seen by you! If you don't come out, I'll skin you alive!" As soon as the words fell, a figure leaped out from behind the wall and stood in front of the three people.

  Zhou Feng was scared stiff by the figure in front of him! What kind of ghost is this?! Even more terrifying than a ghost. His entire body, except for his face, was almost nothing but skin and bones, even his blood had dried up and turned black. It's unknown what kind of experience he had gone through, he didn't look like a human, nor did he look like a ghost!

  After watching that ghost, Xiaocui stared at the duck leg in her hand, which was left with only bones. She couldn't help but feel like vomiting. This is too scary!

  "What the...! How did you end up like this?! I've seen people missing arms and legs, but someone like you, it's my first time! You're making me lose my appetite!" Little Cui said while wiping her mouth.

  On the other hand, Gao Le seemed to be unfazed by this figure and continued to savor his meal. At least for him, having seen all sorts of vengeful spirits in various forms, it was nothing out of the ordinary! He just found it suspicious that such a physique could only have been possible if someone had been dissected! And what's more, by a master anatomist at that!

  "Speak up! I know you have something on your mind!" Gao Le put down his bowl and chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and said to the trembling figure.

  "I... I... actually, I was originally the boss of this restaurant! My wife and I had started to run it together and were starting to get a stable income! But who would have thought that nightmares would follow." He paused for a moment, still feeling a bit frightened. Looking at Gao Le, who was nodding slowly, he continued slowly.

  "One day, my wife went out to buy things and I was alone in the restaurant. Everything was fine at first. But then a group of people wearing strange clothes came in, their faces expressionless as they sat down in the dining hall. Even the waiters were scared, so I decided to take care of them myself. But who knew, as soon as I opened my mouth to speak, I saw that their hands, hidden under their long sleeves, weren't hands at all - just skeletal remains with visible blood on them. I was shocked and didn't know what to say. Just as I was about to leave, everything went black and I fainted. When I came to, I found that all the waiters and chefs in our restaurant had been stripped naked and were lying on a large table one by one. I was so scared I couldn't make a sound, my trembling hands trying to find something to defend myself with, but there was nothing to grab onto. Suddenly, I felt like I'd been stabbed in the heart, and in an instant, I saw a bony hand reach into my chest and pull out my heart - it hurt so much that I lost consciousness again. But when I woke up once more, I was in this state... I couldn't find my wife anywhere, I hope she's safe and sound. But no matter how hard I try, I just can't leave this restaurant, so I've been hiding in the walls, not letting anyone see me! Until I met you..." The shadowy figure let out a long sigh, then knelt down on the ground, trembling."

  "Please, please help me find my wife! Please, please!" he said, kowtowing on the ground. But neither Xiao Cui nor Zhou Feng were willing to get close to him. Only Gao Le seemed particularly calm, slowly walking towards him.

  A talisman appeared in his hand, and after reciting the incantation, the skeletal figure that was left suddenly began to slowly recover. It wasn't until then that he knew his entire body had fully recovered to its original state.

  "Alright! I've helped you regain your appearance, but now you're dead, and I think you should understand that. As for your wife, I'll help you with that too. Of course, it still needs your cooperation. For now, just hide inside the wall. We'll come find you again later!" With that, Gao Le walked out of the room, and Xiao Cui and Zhou Feng also rushed out without stopping, neither of them wanting to stay a moment longer!

  Narrator: (This interpretation is owned by the author) Isn't it a little scary! Haha! Cute friends, please vote for recommendations! Don't forget to collect and comment too! Dear ones!

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