Chapter 21 I'm looking for him

  Once Second Master agreed, he naturally went all out to help. On this day, he found three tractors and divided the quicklime into three piles loaded onto the three tractors. He arranged for the Yang family members to be divided into three groups and get on the tractors, then set off towards the outskirts of the village. Along the way, they scattered quicklime everywhere, leaving everyone in the village bewildered. However, since it was Second Master who was in charge, coupled with the rumors of the Yang family's fake resurrection that had been circulating for days, the entire village was thrown into a state of panic.

  The tractor rumbled out of the village, but then turned back after driving for over ten miles, and headed towards where I was waiting. It finally stopped at the gate of the courtyard, and afterwards all the Yang family members came in, suddenly making the dilapidated earth house lively. I only then realized why they had prepared so much food and drink - we three couldn't possibly finish it all. It turned out that Second Master had been preparing for this a long time ago. However, seeing Yang Xiufeng still made my heart full of joy.

  Although I was among my family, my gaze fell on Yang Xiufeng who stood quietly with Huang Daxian in her arms. The two of them exchanged a glance, and then Yang Xiufeng quickly shifted her gaze away. Although I had a lot to say, I didn't dare approach her to speak, after all, her parents and family were all here.

  With the arrival of the Yang family, there were more people, but the atmosphere became even heavier. Whether it was Yang Ersheng's or Yang Chuanming's house, all the Yang family members had worried and gloomy faces, their faces filled with anxiety, making them hesitant to speak out, even the usually outspoken Pang Dogzi and Dazhuangzi became much quieter, let alone me.

  Yang Xiufeng was right in front of me, but I couldn't go over and say a few words. The two of us could only exchange a glance, convey our feelings through our eyes, and then fall silent. This silence lasted until the arrival of Second Master.

  But Second Master came, however, he didn't let everyone relax, and his arrival gave me a bad premonition. I don't know why, from the moment Second Master stepped in, looking at his gloomy face, my heart skipped a beat, and I didn't dare to say anything.

  Regardless of what I said, the second master still swept his gaze over the Yang family, took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "I forgot to ask you all to discuss something. The day after tomorrow is the seventh day of my sister's death, and you can't all hide out. Someone has to stay at home to deal with things, otherwise when my sister comes back and doesn't see anyone, she'll go crazy and might harm the villagers."

  As soon as the words came out, the Yang family's faces all changed, but no one spoke up, they just lowered their heads and pretended not to hear. The second master looked at whoever would bury his head in his arms, this was not a joke, the scene of the fake resurrection that night still lingered vividly, who knew if anyone went back whether they would survive till dawn.

  This reaction is actually normal, even if it's a close relative, facing the old lady who has become a fierce ghost, how can they not be afraid? Even Erda Ye, who eats dead people's food all year round, doesn't dare say he's not afraid. What's more, the Yang family didn't have anyone with courage to begin with. But as soon as this thought flashed through my mind, I suddenly felt that things were going to go wrong, because Tang Xiufeng is a special case in the Yang family, and I'm worried she'll volunteer to go back.

  This thought occurred to me, and I couldn't sit still anymore. Just as I was about to rush over and stop Yang Xiufeng from saying anything, this kind of thing shouldn't be shouldered by a girl either. But my intuition wasn't wrong at all. Yang Xiufeng finally sighed softly before I could: "Grandma had the best relationship with me when she was alive, so I'll go back."

  For a moment, I was stunned, and my face suddenly sank. I knew it was too late now. Yang Xiufeng looked gentle and quiet, but she had a stubborn temper. Once she decided on something, even if she knew the danger, she would still go for it. She had already spoken out, and even if I advised her, she wouldn't listen.

  I didn't go to persuade Yang Xiufeng, I just stood up and stared at every member of the Yang family. Seeing their relieved expressions made me so angry that I couldn't help but hum: "You have so many people, but you let a girl go back alone, don't you feel ashamed? Yang Qishan, with your age, why didn't you go back? Are you still a man?"

  Yang Qishan's face stiffened, and for a moment he couldn't say a word. But his mother wasn't a kind person. Seeing me talking to Yang Qishan, she pulled him behind her back and glared at me coldly: "You're not afraid of going, are you? This matter requires a young girl like her to go, who else would go?"

  Maybe it was Yang Qishan's mother's words that stimulated me, maybe I originally wanted to go forward, just waiting for the sound to fall, I just hummed angrily: "Go and go, I'm not like you who don't have any human feelings at all, a big family is not as good as a young girl's home, Xiaofeng, I'll accompany you——"

  "Little Hai——" The words had just been spoken when a loud shout was heard from Second Master, and turning back to look, Second Master's face was gloomy to the point of dripping water: "Behave yourself, don't act crazy, you're an outsider, what are you getting mixed up in."

  Although the second master of the Yang family didn't say much, the dense warning in his eyes made me hesitate. Facing the second master, I really didn't dare to act rashly. I looked at Yang Xiufeng and saw a flash of sadness and grievance in her eyes, then she shook her head at me, indicating that I shouldn't provoke the second master. Although she also hoped with all her heart that I could stay by her side, some things were not under her control. The Huang Daxian in her arms was making gestures with its paws, presumably to tell me not to worry, and that everything would be fine with it around.

  I took two steps back, sat down on the bed with a thud, and felt very uneasy in my heart. I stared blankly as Yang Xiufeng walked out by herself, although Huang Daxian was there, but I really didn't know if Yang Xiufeng would be safe. I let out a soft sigh, I didn't know what to say, all I could do was silently pray for Yang Xiufeng's safety.

  After that, everyone remained silent, as if the previous incident had made the Yang family feel embarrassed. Even Fat Dog and Big Pillar looked down on the Yang family and didn't bother to talk to them. The awkwardness was spreading, and the only thing they could do was watch the old TV, even though it could only receive the county's TV station, but it was still a good way to kill time.

  Time passes slowly in waiting, so slow that I can only count the time by cracking my fingers. The silence is annoying, and the more silent it is, the harder it is to speak up. Everyone has their own heart affairs, with a kind of oppressive feeling that something big is about to happen. And after the second master went out, he never came back again.

  I'm really worried about Yang Xiufeng, but just before the second master left, he told me not to call Yang Xiufeng. His words were naturally taken seriously by Dazhu and Pangouzi, so I could only secretly call Yang Xiufeng when I went to the toilet. However, once the phone was connected, I always felt like there wasn't much to say, at most just telling each other to be careful. Both I and Yang Xiufeng had been suppressing our feelings because time was running out.

  Two days have passed, and time is quietly approaching evening. Today is the seventh day of Old Lady Yang's passing, and my heart is even more uneasy. It's not because of myself, but I'm worried about Yang Xiufeng who is alone at home. If Old Lady Yang has already become a malevolent spirit and no longer recognizes Yang Xiufeng, then she will be in danger. But what can I do? Looking at the fat dog and Da Zhuang standing guard beside me, I couldn't help but sigh.

  The sky outside had darkened, I don't know why, maybe the villagers already knew, but it was rare to see that in a small village like this, there was no movement at all, only every household's lights were on, and from afar, it was a sea of lights, almost all the energy-saving lights were lit up, I could even see some places with firelight.

  The Second Master still hasn't returned, I don't know what's going on with him, but the more time passes, the more I'm getting anxious. However, since he hasn't come back, it gave me an opportunity. Staring blankly at the night outside, I suddenly clutched my stomach and groaned, turning to the fat dog beside me and saying: "Fat Dog Brother, my stomach doesn't feel well, I'll go take a trip to the toilet."

  As he spoke, he walked out, but the fat dog behind him suddenly said: "I'll go with you. What would Second Uncle say? Tonight, I absolutely cannot leave your side for a single step. You little scoundrel, stop having such crooked thoughts."

  Honestly, even when I was squatting in the toilet, my fat dog stared at me with his paws wrapped around him, and I still felt very stuffy in my heart. I could only force a smile and say: "Fat dog brother, if you stare at me like this, I won't be able to do it. Can you please turn your head around?"

  The fat dog was stunned for a moment, and then dryly laughed a few times. Only when he turned his head back did I feel a little more at ease. But going to the toilet was just an excuse; what I really wanted to do was find an opportunity to slip away. However, the fat dog stuck close to me, making it impossible for me to find a chance to escape. Second Master indeed knew me best since childhood, and in his words, "I know exactly which end of the tail you're going to wipe with which piece of toilet paper."

  But it's not easy to think of a way, squatting there until my legs are numb and still can't think of a solution. The fat dog also urged me several times, I was about to give up, resignedly stood up and pulled up my pants, just about to walk out, but unexpectedly the fat dog in front suddenly stopped, then hesitantly asked: "Who are you?"

  There's someone in front of us. It's not good to talk at the toilet door, is it? I pushed Pango: "Pango, can we go out and talk? Who is it?"

  But as soon as the words fell, I suddenly felt that something was wrong. The fat dog was in his thirties and everyone in the village knew him, old and young. At this time, it was impossible for someone from another village to appear here, nor was it possible for someone from their own village. I froze there, feeling a bit off.

  "I'm looking for him——" A woman's voice came from the front, but this voice was very familiar to me, and I immediately knew who it was. It couldn't be anyone else but Sanmei. Although she was a ghost, I relaxed a bit since I was familiar with her, so there was no need to be afraid. Besides, she wouldn't be able to take advantage of me here.