"So, is this matter over now?" Lin Fan asked.
I tried my best to chase him, but he was finally "captured". But when Sister Xu showed up, she took care of him with just a cigarette and a few words.
Come to think of it... I feel really ashamed.
"These kinds of supernatural missions aren't easily handled by ordinary people without the assistance of professionals and magical tools." Sister Xu saw Lin Fan's uneasy expression in the rearview mirror and offered a gentle reassurance, "Not to mention you, even if the director came, they wouldn't be able to do anything. So your performance today was actually pretty good."
"Today's matter has come to a temporary end. It will only be truly concluded once all follow-up matters are dealt with. She lingered here because she had unresolved obsessions. Although I forcibly sent her away, I also promised her a resolution."
Lin Fan was visibly pleased after being praised by Sister Xu. He asked, "What's the follow-up? Can I help?"
"Now that you mention it, it's not a bad idea to leave the subsequent chores to you." Sister Xu was relieved when she saw her positive look of "wanting to work".
Lin Fan's face was filled with joy. When he heard Sister Xu start to talk about the whole mission, he quickly leaned over and listened attentively.
"This woman had just broken up with her boyfriend not long ago. According to her, their relationship had always been good, and she disagreed with the man's sudden decision to break up."
"But breaking up isn't a relationship, and it doesn't require mutual consent. Anyway, the man resolutely left her life, but she couldn't accept it."
"At first they were still texting each other, but then, I don't know if he got annoyed or something, so he left a message asking her to calm down for a while and get back in touch. But when she tried to contact him again after a few days, he didn't reply to her messages or answer her calls."
"That day on the subway, she tried to contact her ex-boyfriend again, but still no one answered. She broke down and sent a message saying she would jump off the train if he didn't answer the phone... You all know what happened next."
Lin Fan found this incomprehensible. "Although I know her situation wasn't just because her ex-boyfriend didn't answer her calls, even if it were true, why would she risk her life for it? This guy clearly doesn't love her anymore."
Sister Xu expressed her admiration and nodded, saying, "Most obsessions in this world are caused by these infatuated men and women. They never consider that one-sided wishful thinking will lead to no results."
The persistence of mutual love is precious, while one-sided love can only move oneself.
"Although I've always wanted to die before, and I don't make excuses, I was actually feeling hopeless about this world and that life was painful. If I had to say for anyone, it was only for myself." Lin Fan crossed his arms and said with a pout, "She's... I can understand some of this, but I don't understand most of it. Dying for a man who doesn't love her..."
Lin Fan shook his head.
Sister Xu had probably seen this happen so often that she didn't lament anything, only reconsidering the situation. "That's right, there are over three billion men in the world, so why not just find any? Why waste your time on someone who doesn't love you?"
When John Woo heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched, but he didn't dare to say anything and continued driving honestly.
"She died for that man, and yet she still wanted a result after her death?" Lin Fan felt that this obsession was extremely deep.
"Yeah, I want to know why the guy didn't reply. Because this was her last regret before she died, plus she was so emotionally charged, and she was wearing red that day... Anyway, that's it." Sister Xu nodded. "Luckily we got here early, so we can still chat with her now. In a few months, this thing will be a tough one."
Her obsession will only grow stronger over time, and the red dress will only strengthen her resentment. It's unknown what she'll become by then, and keeping her around will only bring disaster.
"Then where was she sent now? Where did she go to?" Lin Fan asked curiously.
"In theory, Qingyun can send them to the underworld. There, there will be judges..." Sister Xu also crossed her arms and frowned slightly, "But I haven't been there either, so the authenticity remains to be verified."
...What he said. Lin Fan's forehead was sweating, and he felt that Sister Xu was really quick to speak.
"So, what I'm going to do next is find out why the guy didn't return her calls? And then burn the results to the girl, right?" Lin Fan asked again. "What's there to find out? Even without checking, I already know it's because he doesn't love her anymore!"
What good is all this love? It's costing you your life.
"That's the logic, but we still have to do it," Sister Xu replied. "In this line of work, we believe in cause and effect. We have to do what we promised."
So even if the result is right next to you and everyone can see it clearly, you still have to ask in person and listen to the other party's words before you can be considered done.
"Okay! Leave this to me." Lin Fan patted his chest, "I guarantee it will be completed beautifully."
It's just asking someone a question, right? How hard can it be?
"That's fine." Sister Xu was also relieved. "I've adjusted the information before, and I'll sync it with you later so you don't have to look it up again."
The police station had already completed its investigation of the case, and when it was handed over to her, it brought complete relevant information, including information about her ex-boyfriend.
However, the evidence showed that the ex-boyfriend was not responsible. Furthermore, he was on a business trip in the mountains at the time, and the signal might not have been very good, so it was indeed impossible to contact him. So after the police tried to contact him several times, they were distracted by other things and put this non-issue aside.
"So, if I can't contact this ex-boyfriend for so long...could he have changed his number?" Lin Fan speculated, rubbing his chin. "Changing numbers after a breakup is pretty standard, right?"
"That's possible. Anyway, I'll leave this matter to you to worry about. I can have a good rest now." Sister Xu said and closed her eyes.
"Oh, Sister Xu," Lin Fan suddenly remembered and asked, "What's the level of this ability?"
Knowing what level she is at, she can also measure her own level a little more objectively.
Sister Xu's eyelids, which had just closed, lifted a little. "Your skill level is about average. Your main disadvantage is that you don't have the right tools. I'll ask Quan Yingdong to pair you up with some. We're all in this together, so it's only a matter of time."
...Can we not do this sooner or later?
Lin Fan was in tears.
Knowing something and confirming it is real are two different things. Confirming it is real and being able to encounter it in the future are even more different.
"Actually, this thing, first and foremost, is psychological defense." Sister Xu continued with her eyes closed, "As long as you're not afraid, you've already won half the battle. Even if you can't solve it, you haven't lost. If you're afraid, you've already lost from the start."
Lin Fan sighed.
She understood the principle, but it was not that easy.
Thinking back to when she first encountered that giant cutlassfish, she was still in the star state. She panicked and had no extra thoughts in her head.
Fear is innate.
Well, now that I think about it, can Xingchen handle this situation?
How about... try it next time?