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Returning to Thailand, Second Uncle told Grandpa that everything had been settled. He didn't go into detail about the process and didn't mention Mr. Qian's insults, swallowing it all down. With only a few days left before the start of my sophomore year, Second Uncle took me back to Thailand. Before boarding the plane, he told me that he had already sent a few Authentic items to the school in advance, and once I received them, I could handle it myself.
I pulled out the bank card containing Seventy Thousand US Dollars from my pocket to give to Second Uncle, but he shook his head and smiled, pushing it back towards me. He said, "Uncle doesn't need this little bit of money; you keep it for yourself. But remember how this money came about!"
I nodded vigorously, promising I would never forget. That mere Seventy Thousand US Dollars not only almost dragged the Shen Family into an inextricable vortex but also caused an innocent life to disappear. So, I could never forget.
After returning to the mainland, I stayed at home for a few days. Hu Xiaoyi knew I was back and immediately asked about the Amulet. I told him that the Amulet had already been sent to the school and that I could give it to him when classes started. Hu Xiaoyi was happy but also disappointed that he couldn't immediately take the Amulet to Qin Zhenzhen. I shook my head secretly; this guy was really in too deep—at this rate, he seemed to have lost his common sense.
I asked him how Qin Zhenzhen was doing lately and if her injury had healed. Hu Xiaoyi said she was better now but had a scar on her stomach. Whenever he talked about it, he felt very sad. He asked if there was any Ajan who could help with scar removal.
I couldn't help but laugh and said, "Do we really need to find an Ajan for this? Just take her to Korea; not only can they remove scars, but they can even give you a new person."
After chatting for a while, I called Liang Xi. This honest farmer complained to me that his parents were looking for a wife for him and wanted to get him married before school started.
I silently calculated the time; there were only two days left before school began. Could one really get married in such a short time? Liang Xi was very troubled and said that's just how it is in his area—once they start talking about a wife, marriage comes like lightning, suddenly striking out of nowhere. Moreover, boys like him who are nineteen or twenty years old already have some kids in their neighborhood. In a sense, he could be considered a late marriage youth in his region.
I laughed heartily and said, "That's great! When school starts, bring your son over so we can take a look."
Liang Xi spat and said, "Get lost! You want me to have a kid that quickly? It wouldn't even be mine!"
Of course, this was just joking around. He was no longer the simple farmer he used to be; a few years ago, he might have married and had children according to his parents' wishes and lived an honest life. But now, having seen more of the world, his heart had grown wild. The outside world looked so beautiful; who wouldn't want to take another look? Liang Xi said he planned to secretly buy a train ticket and arrive at school early so that one day he wouldn't wake up to find a woman lying next to him in bed.
Chatting with him was undoubtedly a delightful experience; I laughed so hard my stomach hurt, and it took me a while to recover.
The day before school started, Qin Senior Sister called. She didn't have much to say, just casual chit-chat. We talked about Zheng Xuejie’s recent situation and how my sister was doing. Every time I spoke with her, I felt my heart race—not out of excitement, but out of guilt.
The following evening, I returned to school, and Liang Xi had indeed arrived early as he said he would. To my surprise, Hu Xiaoyi was also there. As soon as he saw me, he hurriedly asked where the Amulet was. He had come so early because he wanted to take advantage of the time left to send the Amulet back and earn some credit. I rolled my eyes and told him that he couldn't just take the goods without treating me to a meal; there was no such good deal.
Hu Xiaoyi was anxious, scratching his head and saying that once it was sent back, he would definitely treat me—three days in a row!
I couldn't tease him any longer and laughed as I went to the security office to pick up the package sent by Second Uncle. Inside the package were five Amulets, while Hu Xiaoyi had only ordered three. The extra two were for me to keep as spares. He didn't want to dwell on the issue of that ten thousand dollars anymore and chose to trust me once again because he believed that the Australia Trip had been enough for me to change.
Hu Xiaoyi's eyes lit up when he saw the five Amulets; he wanted to take them all. Of course, I wouldn't agree—Second Uncle had gone through a lot to send me two items, and I needed to keep them as a backup. Hu Xiaoyi sulked and said that since we were classmates, I shouldn't deny him even two Amulets!
I rolled my eyes again and said, "Five thousand each; bring the money!"
Hu Xiaoyi was taken aback; he thought these Amulets only cost two or three thousand each and didn't expect the price to be double what he anticipated. In truth, I wasn't sure about the base price of these Amulets either; Second Uncle hadn't stated it clearly. However, based on the quality, style, and the engraved numbers on them, I could roughly estimate their value. Although these Amulets weren't top-notch items, they were crafted by a master, so five thousand each wasn't too expensive.
Hu Xiaoyi hesitated; casually handing out fifteen thousand wasn't a small amount. His family was relatively well-off, but his parents would definitely not agree to give him that much money at once. After hesitating for a while and cautiously looking at me, he asked, "Old Er... can we..."
"On credit?" I preempted his thought.
Hu Xiaoyi scratched his head awkwardly and blushed a little. I smiled as I handed him three Amulets and said, "Others may not be reliable, but you I can trust on credit. Remember, you must pay me back before graduation."
Hu Xiaoyi was filled with surprise and quickly replied, "Don't worry! I work as a teaching assistant in the music classroom every month; I can earn quite a bit! I should be able to pay it back in just over a year!"
I chuckled lightly, and before I could say anything, I heard Liang Xi quietly ask, "Second Brother... these two Amulets..."
I turned my head and saw him hesitating, nervously shifting his weight. With his honest nature, it was easy to tell what he wanted to say. I was somewhat surprised; after experiencing the incident with the eldest brother Zhang Qichao and later being possessed by a ghost, Liang Xi should have been resistant to Amulets. However, I could see a longing for the Amulets in his eyes.
Liang Xi said that he had always relied on his parents' money while growing up. Now that he was in college, it seemed like he was bringing honor to his family, but in reality, it only made his parents work harder. He felt guilty about it, especially since just a few days ago, his parents were busy arranging a marriage for him, while he secretly ran away. This made him feel even more sorry for them. Therefore, he wanted to buy two Amulets to send back home to bless his parents with good health and safety.
However, ten thousand yuan was indeed an unimaginable amount for him, and unlike Hu Xiaoyi's cheerful personality, he found it hard to express himself.
I felt a bit helpless but still handed him the remaining two Amulets, saying, "This crocodile Amulet can ward off evil and bring good fortune; it's quite good. And this one called the Masked Buddha Amulet has a similar effect; it can make harmful energies difficult to enter your body. Both men and women can wear them; you can let your uncle and aunt choose for themselves. They are all authentic products from High Monk with no side effects, but you need to be sincere when offering them for them to protect you."
Liang Xi was overjoyed and repeatedly thanked me while expressing his determination to work hard and pay off his debts as soon as possible.
I waved my hand dismissively, not taking their words too seriously. That Seventy Thousand US Dollars had hit me like a mountain, leaving me battered and bruised; my perspective on money had changed significantly since then. Of course, this was also because Second Uncle supplied the goods without ever asking me for money, so giving them away didn’t weigh on my conscience.
The two of them left the school gate together, planning to send the Amulets back home. I intended to join them for a meal outside, but when we reached the dormitory entrance, I was stopped by a Senior Sister.
She looked graceful and dignified, speaking softly in a way that felt very natural. This Senior Sister claimed she had come seeking me because she wanted to know if I knew anyone with special abilities. I assumed her idea of special abilities referred to Ajan's spells. However, without understanding her intentions first, I wasn't going to reveal anything easily and asked her what she needed.
The Senior Sister sighed and said that she had a friend who encountered some strange occurrences and needed help. Such matters couldn't be judged by common sense, so after much thought, she decided to seek me out.
I hesitated; I wasn't keen on getting involved in such matters since I lacked the ability to solve problems myself and would need Second Uncle's help. But the Senior Sister was charming and had an irresistible allure in her speech. As I caught a whiff of her faint fragrance, I found myself saying, "Why don't you tell me what happened? If I can help in any way, then perhaps..."
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