“Xiaoyue, we are both still young. I will fully support you in starting your own business, but we must do legitimate business.”

Ningxia poured Ling Yue a glass of water, handed it to her, and kindly reminded her.

Wang Linlin, quite curious, leaned her chair closer to Ling Yue's bedside: "Sister, what big thing are you up to? Don't forget your sister if you have any money-making projects to be had."

When Ling Yue saw their reaction, she knew there must have been some misunderstanding.

I couldn't say too much to them: "You'll find out when the time comes."

"OK, let's go with the design of a bar. This will make it easier for guests to communicate in the store."

The overall design theme for the shop has been set.

Ling Yue almost forgot something important: "Skinny Monkey, I forgot to tell you the name of my shop. I've already thought of it a long time ago. It'll be called 'Ghostly World,' and the signboard will be designed in a dark style, full of mystery!"

"Alright, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Lin Heng became more and more excited as he listened to Ling Yue talk about the shop's decoration requirements. He was finally ready to show off his skills!

This was the first design job he received after graduation.

His father had always wanted him to manage the construction site.

His main job is design, not management.

Seeing Lin Heng's excitement, Ling Yue felt like she was his guinea pig.

……

The next day, Ling Yue had Ling Guofu arrange for her discharge from the hospital.

She calculated the time and realized that today was the seventh day after Zhang Lei's death.

The seventh day after death is known locally as the night of the return of the soul. On this night, the soul of the deceased will return to the place where they lived, accompanied by the ox-headed and horse-faced guardians, to pay their last respects. The soul of the deceased can also move around in the house as it did in life.

This is truly an excellent opportunity.

"Qingqing, isn't there a night when the soul returns on the seventh day after someone dies?"

Ling Yue confirmed with Lu Boqing again, since it was just a legend and she hadn't verified it herself.

"Yes."

Having worked together for so long, he knew what Ling Yue was going to do without her having to tell him.

"Extend your left hand."

Although Ling Yue had doubts, she still reached out her hand.

Lu Boqing then produced a watch from somewhere and put it on Ling Yue's wrist.

Ling Yue curiously raised her wrist and examined the watch closely.

It was no different from an ordinary watch. Liang Lina had bought her many watches, but she never liked wearing them.

I don't understand why Lu Boqing put this watch on me.

"If you encounter danger in the future, just shout my name at it, and I will come to your side instantly."

This thing looks ordinary, so how can it have this function?

……

According to Zhang Lei's older brother, Ling Yue quickly found their home.

It was already 2 p.m.

She wasn't sure if anyone would be home at Zhang Lei's house, but she rang his doorbell on a whim.

I rang the doorbell for a long time, but no one answered.

Are you not home?

Just as Ling Yue was wondering where to find Brother Zhang Lei's wife, or whether to keep waiting here?

But the door to the next room was opened.

An elderly woman came out, carrying a garbage bag in her left hand and a shopping basket in her right.

The woman had dyed her hair red, and upon closer inspection, she looked to be quite old.

Seeing Ling Yue, a living person, suddenly gave me quite a fright.

"Oh my god, that's terrifying! What's that little girl doing standing there?"

The older woman looked Ling Yue up and down.

"Hello, Auntie, I'm Zhang Lei's student. Today is his seventh day after death, and I wanted to come and see his wife, but I've been knocking on the door for a long time and no one has answered. Do you know where she is?"

The older woman clearly doubted Ling Yue's words: "Didn't Zhang Lei work at an IT company before he died? How come he had students?"

"Oh, I see. Teacher Zhang Lei has a partnership with our school. He's a specially appointed teacher who only teaches at the school every Friday."

Ling Yue wasn't making things up. She knew that Zhang Lei had indeed taught at their school, but since she wasn't a computer science major, she hadn't met him before.

The older woman visibly relaxed her guard a little, moved closer to Ling Yue, and whispered, "This Ah Jun, ever since Zhang Lei had the car accident, she's been busy suing the perpetrator! It's said that the perpetrator wanted to pay to settle, but Ah Jun disagreed and has been suing him. Apparently, that person has a lot of influence, and the higher-ups haven't accepted the case."

Is this for real? She thought Brother Zhang Lei had already been cremated and buried. Wasn't his wife a full-time housewife? He was still worried that his wife's future would be uncertain.

How helpless a powerless, stay-at-home wife must feel when faced with this situation...

Ling Yue regretted not coming to find her sooner.

"Auntie, do you know where she is now? I need to talk to her urgently."

"Where else can she go? It's just a few government departments, I guess."

After thanking the older woman, Ling Yue went downstairs with her.

As they parted, the older woman reminded her, "Young lady, you should advise Ah Jun not to be so persistent. After all, the dead cannot be brought back to life. The compensation money would be enough for the mother and daughter to live comfortably from now on."

Watching the older woman's departing figure, Ling Yue fell into deep thought.

Yes, in this realistic society, how can you fight against those with power and influence if you have no power or influence? Rather than getting battered and bruised and gaining nothing, it's better to face reality and know when to stop.

But where is fairness in this world? Where is justice?

If such scum is not severely punished, it will only harm more innocent people and families.

She had to keep her promise to Brother Zhang Lei!

Ling Yue visited almost every relevant department and finally saw Zhang Lei's wife, "A Jun," at the entrance of the procuratorate.

She saw a woman standing in the cold wind, holding a sign.

The sign clearly read, "Give my husband Zhang Lei justice! Severely punish the perpetrator, Li Ming!"

Ling Yue didn't have time to think and walked straight forward.

Are you Brother Zhang Lei's wife?

Upon hearing the name Zhang Lei, A-Jun slowly turned her head and asked in a hoarse voice, "Who are you?"

"Hello, teacher's wife. I am a student of Professor Zhang Lei. I was fortunate enough to attend his open class."

After Ling Yue finished speaking, she looked at the people coming and going, all of whom were glancing at them.

"I need to discuss something with you about Zhang Lei. Can we talk in private for a moment?"

Ah Jun looked at Ling Yue and nodded.

By this time, she was frozen stiff in the cold wind, and her legs and feet were stiff.

"Madam, let me help you."

Ling Yue looked around and helped A Jun to the coffee shop across the street.

Upon entering the coffee shop, the oppressive heat instantly dispelled any chill I felt.

They each ordered a cup of coffee.

Ling Yue cut to the chase and asked, "Is Teacher Zhang's body still at the funeral home?"

Ah Jun looked at Ling Yue in surprise: "How did you know?"

Ling Yue couldn't just tell her directly that her husband had been released from the cycle of rebirth and that his soul had gone to the underworld.

"Today is the seventh day after his death. He will definitely come back to see you tonight. I will find a way to let you see each other again."

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