Chapter 1980 - 1978: Separated by Life and Death
Even though he is somewhat far from here, it’s not too far. Yet she hasn’t seen her father all these years, which means he perhaps didn’t even have the chance to become a spiritual body.
Of course, she never told her family about this. Her unusualness already shocked her grandparents and mother, and she didn’t want to scare them further. But the truth is, she can indeed see it.
"Xiuxiu, tell me, can you see anything else?"
"Yes, I can see the colors of the aura around people." She then looked at the three people in front of her, "For example, the three of you have white auras, surrounded by golden light. Although it’s slightly different, in my eyes, you all look like deities who have descended from the heavens."
Gu Qiaoqiao shook her head, "We’re not deities, just ordinary people, but we do belong to the Mystic Sect. Little girl, it seems you should be part of the Mystic Sect too."
Knowing that Chen Lanxiu indeed has a pair of extraordinary eyes, Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t ask further, instead leaving space for the father and daughter. But separated by life and death, it felt undeniably sad.
Gu Qiaoqiao set up two barriers inside the car for them to talk properly because once this matter is resolved, and Chen Cheng’s concerns are settled, he should head to reincarnation even if he can’t let go of his family.
This car of Gu Qiaoqiao’s is produced by the Luo Group, although it’s not officially on the market yet.
Its performance might not lead the world, but it’s within the top three globally. This already marks significant progress in this country.
The performance is quite commendable, especially the engine, which is entirely domestically made.
It’s business-oriented, spacious, and comfortable, with two rows of seats at the back and a large space inside.
Gu Qiaoqiao and her companions were in the front, and the two rows of seats at the back were left for the father and daughter.
Whenever Gu Qiaoqiao goes out with Xiao Bai and the White Wolf, she drives this car. With two kids and a majestic white wolf, a regular family car would no longer suffice.
Time passed bit by bit, and Gu Qiaoqiao and her group were still patiently waiting, occasionally whispering. Of course, it was Gu Qiaoqiao and Ling Nan chatting with each other, while Gu Junbai, sitting in the front passenger seat, had his eyes closed, lost in thought.
Time flew by, and more than an hour passed unconsciously. However, Chen Cheng felt there was still much left unsaid. But with three patients at home, and his daughter always caring for the family, they couldn’t stay out for too long. He wanted to go back and look after them too, so he painfully said, "Xiuxiu, I’m sorry."
"Dad, don’t say that. It’s not your fault. Don’t worry; we will live well, and the wrongdoers will receive the punishment they deserve." Chen Lanxiu’s eyes were red from crying, but she calmly comforted and promised.
To Chen Cheng, these words were akin to a promise. He seemed to feel much lighter, and Gu Qiaoqiao noticed a change in his aura, which was a good sign. This meant that when performing the Reincarnation Curse, there would be no hindrance.
Next up was making the plan. With four people and a spiritual body in the car, they carefully arranged the next steps.
The plan was simple: Chen Lanxiu would go to the county police station to find Officer Zheng the next morning. After finding him, she would persuade him to take people to the two lightning-struck trees and dig up Chen Cheng’s remains.
Then, Gu Qiaoqiao and her companions would wait there with Chen Cheng, informing Chen Lanxiu of the exact location without being noticed by others. Chen Lanxiu would then tell Officer Zheng. As long as the remains were unearthed, the case could progress smoothly.
As for how Chen Lanxiu knew about the burial spot, she would claim to have had a dream.
Others might not believe her, but Officer Zheng, knowing what kind of person Chen Lanxiu is, would likely be half-convinced. He doesn’t need to believe entirely, just half is enough.
After arranging these things, Gu Qiaoqiao and Ling Nan took Chen Cheng back to the Chen Family.
Gu Qiaoqiao and Ling Nan naturally didn’t go inside. They stood at the gate, still within the range of spiritual energy, allowing Chen Cheng to see his parents and wife.
All the tragic words in the world piled together can’t express Chen Cheng’s current feelings.
He looked at his aging parents, tears in his eyes.
When he left, his parents were still young, but now, even their backs are bent.
He saw his bedridden wife, who was such a beautiful girl back then, now with a sallow complexion and graying hair...
What a fool she was, waiting for him.
Even if she had a daughter, she could find a good family. At the very least, she wouldn’t be burdened and would have someone to care for her.
Her illness reached this point because of the hardship over the years.
As the daughter grew up, she fell ill.
It was his fault; he had wronged her.
If he had brought a few more people to the bank back then, perhaps things wouldn’t have turned out this way.
He was distressed, regretful, and almost driven to madness, but there are no what-ifs in life. He died, and it’s destined he can never be with her again.
He hated the two wrongdoers and was determined to make them pay in blood!
Gu Qiaoqiao and Ling Nan waited patiently outside. They were hidden, invisible to others, but they could feel Chen Cheng’s sorrow, pain, and despair, while Chen Lanxiu couldn’t say anything to her family.
She pretended everything was fine, talking to her grandparents and chatting with her mother as usual.
It must be said, this twenty-year-old young girl was forced to grow up prematurely due to her harsh living environment. Despite the youthful softness in her features, she was steady in her actions and strong in personality. Gu Qiaoqiao knew with Chen Lanxiu’s involvement, things would proceed swiftly.
At night, Gu Qiaoqiao called Qin Yize, asking him to have Officer Zheng’s case treated as the top priority of the police station through connections.
This way, it would receive ample attention.
The truth would soon be revealed.
The next day, at the appointed time, Gu Qiaoqiao and her group waited in the woods below Yellow Sand Road. Because it was winter, the mountain soil was frozen. Excavating the human remains from here would indeed be hard, but the case couldn’t wait until spring thawed the ground.
However, perhaps Qin Yize’s phone call had an effect, or maybe it was Officer Zheng’s persistence and effort. The police station not only dispatched most of their force but also hired several strong villagers nearby.
They used picks meant for breaking ice.
Meanwhile, Gu Qiaoqiao cast a melting talisman on the land.
This talisman was unique to her, extended from the ice sword talisman.