Chapter 108: Good and Evil in the Heart

"One day, thirty-two years ago, I was on my way back from work when I met a fortune teller. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info happened to be happy with today's salary, so I asked my husband to hang up. When my husband finished divining it for me, he told me that I had 30 years of great fortune, but as soon as these 30 years of fortune passed, you would immediately decline, and eventually lead to bankruptcy of your family, and at worst, it might even cause disaster to your children and grandchildren.

After listening to his hanging, I was in a mixed mood at the time, but I didn't pay much attention to it. But since the divination, my career has been smooth sailing, until I became the richest man in Zhuo County. That's when I realized that the fortune teller was so accurate. But think about the years that will follow, and I will face the ruin of my family and my children and grandchildren. I began to use all the resources and money I had at my disposal to find a solution, but to no avail.

Until one day when I was giving alms, an old man dressed as a priest came up to me, and he said to me without a head and a clue, and said to me, your fortune is coming to an end, and your bad luck is coming. When outsiders heard it, they must have thought that this priest was talking tricks to cheat money, but as soon as I heard it, I knew that this must be a master of the Dao, and I didn't need to count it, and I could see my fate at a glance. So I hurriedly wanted to invite him into the house to talk in detail.

The old man waved his hand and said: Seeing that you are not a great evil person, I have a few words to persuade you, what people do is from the heart, don't listen to right and wrong, if you want to become a great road, you will give up the worldly things around you, you must know how to choose, and your calamity will be resolved. With that, the old man turned and left.

It is only now that I understand what he meant, and the old man advised me to give up this wealth, but I did not give up the inheritance I had laid for half of my life, so I caused the disaster I am today. If I had listened to the old man's words at that time, I would have scattered all my family wealth, at least I would have left a good reputation, and I would not have fallen into this dilemma now, alas~

More than two months ago, a business friend introduced me to a mage, who said that this mage had the ability to change his life and turn things around. As soon as I heard this, I hurriedly asked him to introduce me to him, and I thought, if there is such a person, then won't I be able to have smooth sailing in the future? At that time, I was really not thinking about myself, I was afraid that my wife and children would be used to this wealth and would not be able to endure this hardship in the future. So as soon as I gritted my teeth, I invited the mage to the house.

This mage is Zhang Xiong, whom you have captured, and he said to me, 'I have a method that can turn things around, but it will require a lot of money, so you don't have to worry about anything at that time, just listen to me.' Then wait for my reply. I thought that it would be not difficult to solve the problem with money, but the price he asked for was indeed very expensive, and I thought about it, for the sake of the long run, it should be more expensive, so I agreed to him.

He said to me, 'Very well, send men to me before the first and fifteenth days of each month to get the essence of the spirit.' I'll cast a spell on you now. As he spoke, he took out a little doll like a jade carving from his bosom and showed it to me, and he said that this was a collection of the essence of the sun and the moon, a naturally formed jade. At that time, I saw it and sighed, I just want it to be a work of magic, how can this jade be born so human-like. Because it was completely jade, I didn't think much of it. Saying that, the fifth master took out a palm-sized object from his arms, and we all stepped forward to take a look, this is indeed a crystal clear jade baby-like body. But now it is obviously not jade-colored anymore, and it is already slightly reddish.

After waiting for us to finish reading, the fifth master continued: "I thought it was a one-time payment, but I didn't expect that he asked me to pay a dollar every time I was asked to take the essence of the spirit. It's expensive, but I've found that I can make a lot of money every time I trade in the business. In the end, I acquiesced to the price. ”

I said, "Did this man never tell you about any side effects?" The fifth master shook his head and said, "No, in the end, I still listened to what my son told me." I sighed, "Do you know where this bear came from?" The fifth master continued to shake his head and said: "I don't know, every time he leaves after trading with me, when I need it, he will automatically appear, I have also asked, but he never said, only said, you and I are just a business relationship, and the rest should not be like me to ask." So I never said it again. ”

I asked, "Don't you suspect this thing?" The fifth master said, "I've always been skeptical, but what can I do? The facts are right in front of you. I celebrated my fiftieth birthday last year, and since the day I finished, everything has not gone well, but since I got this spirit baby, I have been doing everything very smoothly, regardless of the purchase and shipment, and I am a little afraid of it. You know what I mean? “

Everyone looked at the fifth master and didn't speak, Ge Xuan said: "Everyone's fortune is fixed, you used up all your luck in the first half of your life, and the rest of your life is doomed to be unlucky." No one is lucky for a lifetime, and no one is unlucky for a lifetime. “

The fifth master nodded and said, "What Mr. Ge said is very reasonable, and I also brought my son to see you after I understood it." We haven't gone out these days, not because my son persuaded me again, but because I persuaded my son again. ”

I asked, "What you told Zhang Xiong about everything we did before?" The fifth master said: "When you said it, I was a little skeptical that this matter was related to me, so I told Zhang Xiong, and he left without saying anything." ”

I nodded and said, "That makes sense." The fifth master said: "I now completely understand the intention of the old man who warned me at that time, so I also advise my son to know how to choose." But my son is obviously more savvy than I am, and he came with me to say goodbye to you after I persuaded him. “

As soon as everyone heard goodbye, Zhang Siye stood up and said, "Old Five, what do you want to do?" The fifth master smiled and said: "Fourth brother, I have committed such a hurtful thing now, what face do I have to live in this world, and what face will I have in the future to meet those blind dates who lost their children, you know my character." Don't persuade me. “

The fourth master closed his eyes and sighed: "Alas~ The fifth, I knew this was the case, why bother in the first place." The fifth master said calmly: "Fourth brother, fifth brother begs you something." The fourth master hurriedly said: "Don't worry, I will promise you anything." The fifth master said: "The first thing is to help me take care of my wife and children, I think you don't need to say this, you will do it." The second thing is to wait for me to die, and give 90% of my property to the villagers who have lost their children. And be sure to inform the reason. One last thing. Just cremate me when I die, don't bury me, I don't deserve to be supported by the Hereafter. After speaking, he looked at Zhang Siye.

Zhang Siye said: "No problem, your son will be my son in the future." Your business is my business. You can go in peace. After speaking, he stood there with his back to the fifth master. The fifth master said: "Everyone, the old man will go." Fourth brother, take care. After speaking, he took out the spirit baby from his bosom and fell to the ground and shattered. The fifth master instantly collapsed on the seat, and within ten seconds, his entire body shrank sharply, like a plastic bag that had been drained of air, and instantly turned into a dried corpse.

During the whole process, Xu Jin kept his head down and didn't speak, just quietly listened to his father talking there, and after seeing his father turn into a dry corpse, he knelt in front of his father and kowtowed three times and said, "Father, go all the way." The son should abide by his father's teachings, be kind and charitable, and be a good local parent official. After speaking, he wiped a handful of tears and stood up, walked up to us, bowed to us, and said, "I will never forget your contributions to this county. ”

We all stood there silently, and Zhang Fei said, "Old Xu, mourn." Xu Jin patted Zhang Fei on the shoulder and said, "I understand, good brother." Then he turned to me and said, "Brother Zhongyou, thank you." I sighed and said, "If you don't blame me, I feel very lucky." ”

Xu Jin said: "You are still the peerless captain I admire." Idol. I laughed dryly, "After this incident, I think the greatest thing here is you." You can distinguish the pros and cons and face the facts correctly. This courage is put in my place, and I definitely don't have it. This is not your family's business, it was the bear's doing. Your father is also here to protect you. He was a good father. At this time, I suddenly understood what Zhang Kangmei said that day, do you say that his father is good or evil? Is it good or bad?

This matter finally came to an end, and everyone finally recovered after a few days of cultivation in Zhang's Mansion. One day, when we were sitting together for dinner, Ge Xuan asked me, "Do you still want to go and see that Zhang Xiong?" Yesterday I passed by the county government and saw the announcement, and he asked about it at noon the day after tomorrow. “

I was stunned when I heard this: "Kill it so soon?" Lao Liu said: "That's not, this matter is a sensation, if you don't calm down the emotions of the masses quickly, then I don't know what kind of mess will happen." Zhang Fei crossed Erlang's legs, leaned there leisurely and said, "Kill it, kill it, what's a pity about this." “

I said, "I've got to talk to him." Lao Liu frowned and said, "I don't think he will say anything." I said, "Who knows, I'll give him one last ride." After speaking, he took the dart in his hand and looked at it in front of his eyes. Ge Xuan said, "I'll go with you." “

I nodded and said, "Well, is there anything else you'd like to ask?" I'll help you ask. Lao Liu, they all shook their heads. I said, "Well, then I'm leaving." “

After speaking, Ge Xuan and I went from Zhang's Mansion to the Yamen, and the officials at the gate saw us and asked, "Oh, it's Brother Tong?" Are you here to find the prefectural ordinance? I nodded and said, "Yes." Is he there? The official said, "In the back hall, you can just go in." We nodded to the officials and went to the back hall.

Xu Jin saw me and Ge Xuan walking in with a basket and was stunned: "Why did you come here?" I carried the basket and said, "I'm going to see him off for the last time." Xu Jin sighed and said, "Brother Tong, you have also wasted your strength, we have interrogated him for so many days, and he has not said anything." “

I didn't care and said, "It's okay, it doesn't matter if I don't have a CD, and there's nothing urgent to ask him for a confession." Xu Jin said, "Okay, come with me." “

After a while, we walked to the cell, and Zhang Xiong was locked up in a single room in the innermost. Xu Jin asked the cell boss to open the door and said, "I'll go out and wait for you." We nodded and walked in, and Zhang Xiong saw that we were still sitting there motionless without even raising his head. Seeing his blood-red tattered clothes, it is estimated that he has suffered a lot.

I put a few dishes in the basket and a jug of wine down on a small table and said, "I heard that tomorrow you will wash and sleep." I'm coming to see you today. Zhang Xiong still sat there like a stone sculpture, unmoved. I took out two small cups and poured him a glass, poured myself a glass, then touched his cup and said, "I'm fine, I just think you're pitiful, come and see." “

I tilted my neck and drank the wine in the wine cup, then poured myself another glass and said, "I want to know why you had to kill Zhao Yuan first that day?" If you throw that dart at us, it shouldn't be too effective, right? Zhang Xiong finally opened his mouth and sneered.

I said, "Come, since there are no friends and relatives of yours to see you on your last journey." Then you can consider me as a friend and family member for the time being. I wouldn't mind joining you for a while. Zhang Xiong sneered: "The way you persuade people is really ugly." “

I picked up a slice of meat and said, "Well, this meat is good, fat but not greasy." Old Ge, you can also sit down and taste it. Lao Ge shook his head and said, "Forget it, I'd better go out, I think I'm completely superfluous here." After saying that, he turned around and walked out.

I said, "Alas, don't be surprised, my senior brother is so faceless. He doesn't want to be with you, but I do. Come, go one. With that, I toasted again. I saw that Zhang Xiong still didn't move, and I said, "Are you interesting?" I've had two drinks here by myself. If you don't drink it again, I'll finish it. That's all I have with me. “

Zhang Xiong said coldly: "What is the purpose of your coming today?" While eating, I said lightly, "That's it, you didn't answer me." Zhang Xiong was stunned: "What? I sighed and said, "I've already asked you once." You came up and killed Zhao Yuan for Mao? “

Zhang Xiong said: "Whoever betrays me must die." I sighed, "Then it seems that you don't have any friends." Zhang Xiong said disdainfully: "Friend? This kind of thing is synonymous with hypocrisy. I said, "Well, it seems that you don't even have a childhood, what a pity." ”

Zhang Xiong said: "Say whatever you want." I took the picture and said, "Come and eat something, I'll give you the sauce meat I bought from Piaoxiangju." It's really good. Are you still afraid that I will drug you? Zhang Xiong said: "Eat it, whoever is afraid of whom." As he spoke, he stood up and walked over to the table with two iron balls and sat down. He took a sip of the wine, then grabbed a slice of meat and threw it into his mouth.

I said in disgust: "Hey, I put chopsticks on you, you finished grabbing it like this, and I can't eat it." Zhang Xiong was stunned, he didn't expect me to bother with him about this, and said, "What do you kid want to do?" I said, "Have you washed your hands?" Just grab it and eat it, and you're not afraid of stomach trouble? ”

Zhang Xiong rolled his eyes and said, "I'll die tomorrow, what's such a trivial matter?" I laughed and said, "What's the big deal for you?" Zhang Xiong said: "Boy, don't try to trick me. I waved my hand and said, "You're thinking too much, it's just a casual question." I didn't expect you to tell me anything. Come, go one. ”