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I handed over the diary that I had already read once, and Guo's Senior's Mother quickly took it, expressing her gratitude: "I was wondering what felt missing; it turns out it was this."
Seizing the opportunity, I asked her, "Auntie, do you know if Guo Senior has a clay figurine he really likes? It's about the size of half a palm, a bit odd-looking. This might be a bit abrupt, but I really like that figurine. Although it's not worth much, it symbolizes the friendship between me and Guo Senior. So, if you’re willing, could you sell it to me?"
"This child..." Guo's Senior's Mother’s eyes turned red. She wiped her tears and said to me, "I never expected my son to have such a good friend at school. Don’t worry, Auntie will help you look for it when I get home. Whether or not to sell it, you two have such a good relationship; I..."
She couldn't continue and squatted down, holding her head and crying. Guo's Father sighed, bent down to support his wife, and then said to me, "Classmate, about that clay figurine you mentioned, I did see it before school started, but later on, it seems he took it to school. We will search carefully when we get home, and if we find it, we will definitely bring it to you."
Seeing how sad they both were, I felt it was inappropriate to ask more questions and found an excuse to leave. On the way back, I thought carefully; based on Guo Senior's father's words, there was a high possibility that the Love Binding Charm was taken to school. Perhaps I should find a way from that angle instead of passively waiting.
After returning to school, it was already dark. I went straight to the Business Department dormitory. I heard that this was the last place Guo Senior stayed before he jumped. If the Love Binding Charm was at school, it was most likely in the dormitory.
The management of the boys' dormitory was much looser than that of the girls', and since it was still early, the Old Man at the gate hadn’t even finished his meal. When I arrived at the dormitory door, I noticed the lights were on inside. Peeking in, I saw several seniors packing things up with boxes.
I knocked on the door and walked in. Since they knew me and were aware of my connection with Guo Senior, they politely asked what I needed.
I looked at the cardboard boxes they were holding and asked, "What are you doing? Are you moving?"
The seniors exchanged glances filled with sorrow and said, "Don't mention it; Lao Guo acted impulsively and lost his bright future. The teacher asked us to help sort out his belongings and pack them into boxes for safekeeping until his parents come to collect his remains. We've been busy for half a day trying to see if we missed anything."
So they were sorting through his belongings... I quickly asked, "Have you seen a rather strange clay figurine? It's about this big and has an odd posture."
"Oh, you mean the Amulet he bought," one senior replied understandingly.
I knew that Guo Senior had mentioned the Amulet to his roommate before. However, hearing it spoken out loud made me feel a bit guilty, so I turned my eyes elsewhere and nodded, saying, "Yes, yes, that's the one."
"Why are you asking about this?" a senior asked, somewhat puzzled.
I replied, "Isn't it a bit sudden that he left? I was just thinking if I could take the Amulet back, so I could remember him when I see it."
"Are you kidding? You want to take advantage of a dead person?" another senior said angrily. "He's gone, and you're still trying to benefit from this? If you want that thing, just take the money he gave you and burn it at his grave."
Under normal circumstances, with that tone, I would have confronted him. But now that I needed something from them and knew I wasn't in the right, I had to lower my stance and clarify that I wasn't trying to take advantage of anyone. If worse came to worst, I could just look at it in the room and reminisce without taking it out of the dorm!
This attitude was already quite sincere; even the senior who spoke earlier couldn't find fault with it. Another senior then tried to mediate. He rummaged through a box and pulled out the Love Binding Charm, handing it to me while saying to the other roommates, "Forget it; they might have had a good relationship. Besides, just looking at it in the dorm isn't taking it away. Hurry up and search for more stuff; don't miss anything."
When I took the Love Binding Charm, a foul smell immediately hit my nose. It felt vaguely familiar but I couldn't recall where I'd smelled it before. Moreover, this thing felt wet and sticky in my hand, as if coated with a thick layer of glue. The senior who handed me the Love Binding Charm wiped his hands with some tissues he found in the box. Seeing me frown, he said, "What's wrong? Do you think it's a bit disgusting? Hey, you were close to him; didn't you know he had this annoying habit?"
"What habit?" I asked in confusion.
"Using this thing for... you know," the senior looked at the Love Binding Charm in my hand with disdain and said, "I've seen Lao Guo late at night using this thing in the corner of the playground or in the little garden. Moaning like he's really enjoying it; just listening to him, you'd think there was a woman beside him."
"Why were you sneaking around there at night? You slipped up! Come clean; what were you doing? Were you looking for some junior girl?" another senior joked.
They laughed among themselves while I stood there in shock. Guo Senior used the Amulet late at night for... that? So that sticky stuff on the Love Binding Charm was actually what he left behind every time...
My hand trembled, nearly dropping the Love Binding Charm on the floor. This was too disgusting; no wonder that smell felt familiar! I quickly tossed it back into the box, and the senior kindly handed me some tissues.
While drying my hands, I heard him say, "I even had a fight with Lao Guo about this. He absolutely refuses to admit he did something like that. Once, he got so worked up that he said it was actually with his ex-girlfriend. This guy really knows how to brag; they broke up just a month ago and haven't seen each other since school started. How could that be? Besides, I saw it with my own eyes, so there's no need to pretend."
I really didn't want to listen any longer; the more I heard, the more nauseated I felt. Just thinking about having that kind of liquid all over my hands almost made me throw up on the spot.
After leaving the Business Department dormitory, I first went to the bathroom and washed my hands thoroughly several times until I was sure there was no trace of any unknown liquid left. Only then did I take out my phone to call Second Uncle.
Second Uncle knew about this matter and laughed heartily on the phone, clearly enjoying himself. I felt a bit annoyed and said, "Did you know this would happen all along? Why didn't you tell me earlier? Don't you know this kind of thing can leave a huge psychological scar?"
Second Uncle chuckled a few more times until I mentioned wanting to complain to Grandpa, then he quickly changed his tone and said, "Child, I'm not trying to trick you; I just wasn't sure before, which is why I wanted you to come see for yourself."
"I'd be crazy to believe you," I replied. "First, tell me what exactly is going on."
Second Uncle said, "Based on what you've described and what his roommate saw with his own eyes, we can basically confirm that the third possibility I mentioned is correct."
"How is it correct?" I asked.
Then Second Uncle explained in detail what he believed to be the truth of the matter.
The reason he initially told me that the Love Binding Charm and Heart Lock Cloth were slightly weaker amulets was because he considered that my classmates were around me all the time at school, and it would be best not to cause trouble by selling amulets.
For instance, the Love Binding Charm is mostly made by legitimate temples' Long Pu practitioners. Although what Second Uncle gave me was produced by an Ajan Master, it didn't contain too much Yin Liao, making it similar in strength to the Heart Lock Cloth. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been a need for a designated peach blossom charm along with Mind Control Powder as assistance. Therefore, even if one were to violate taboos, the consequences wouldn't be too severe—at most, one might get bothered by some minor spirits and have a few days of bad luck.
Guo Senior had previously made a promise regarding the Love Binding Charm: as long as he could be with Senior Sister, he would perform three rituals in front of it every month. However, by the second month, he had turned his back on the Love Binding Charm.
People are watching with great interest, while you are left to reflect in solitude; even an ordinary person would be angry about this.
Additionally, the reason why Senior Sister finds Love Binding Charm displeasing every time is likely due to the Mind Control Powder. She does not like Guo Senior, but because the Mind Control Powder goes against her true feelings, she subconsciously develops a sense of aversion towards things that influence her fate. Of course, this is also because the power of Love Binding Charm is weak and cannot completely control Senior Sister.
Therefore, when Guo Senior violates a taboo and makes Love Binding Charm unhappy, Senior Sister naturally breaks up with him because of this.
Logically, Guo Senior should be in trouble at this point, but he cannot suppress his feelings and makes a wish to Love Binding Charm, wanting to be with Senior Sister every day and promising something grand.
As mentioned before, this little spirit's power is too weak, so Guo Senior's wishes and taboos weigh down on it simultaneously; it can only accept everything. When trouble arises, it still has to fulfill Guo Senior's wish, which is too heavy a burden for this little spirit to manage.
What can be done?
It can only influence Guo Senior's mind, creating an illusion that makes him believe that Senior Sister comes to spend romantic nights with him every day.
In reality, all those spring dreams are nothing but illusions. Whether back in his hometown or later returning to school, he spends every night with Love Binding Charm, directing and acting out his fantasies.
Anyone with a bit of medical knowledge knows that masturbation is more harmful than actual physical contact. Coupled with daydreaming throughout the day, after a month of this, he naturally becomes skin and bones; this can be considered an alternative form of punishment from the little spirit.
Second Uncle told me that if Guo Senior chooses to "break up" due to being unable to bear the physical pressure and lets Love Binding Charm stop fulfilling its wish, then all illusions will disappear.
However, he loves Senior Sister too much and is truly willing to exhaust himself for her.
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