False evidence

Chapter 240 The Most Familiar Stranger (11)

Li Meizhi was referring to a small shop with a rather small storefront.

The shop has no signboard, but through the transparent plastic curtain, you can see that bamboo steamers are placed on several tables occupied by customers.

Li Meizhi, as if thinking of something, smiled and whispered:
"Kaiyuan loves xiaolongbao the most."

Turing said, "That's not right. I remember when we had dinner together, he said he disliked xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) the most."

Li Meizhi said quietly, "He doesn't like it, he just doesn't like it in this lifetime."

With that, he lifted the curtain and went inside.

After an afternoon of driving, I was a little dizzy, but just before entering the door, I suddenly remembered something very important.

I grabbed Xiao Shen San and exchanged glances with him.

Xiao Shen was a shrewd person; he immediately understood what I meant and whispered:
"Don't worry, your great-grandfather's physical body has been blessed by the Buddha of Nine Incarnations. Ordinary evil spirits and ghosts can enter but cannot leave. If they try to take over, your great-grandfather has his own ways to deal with them!"

He spoke with such certainty, but I still felt a little uneasy.

Regardless of the circumstances, one thing is certain: not counting this life, in the previous two lives, Liang Kaiyuan died at the hands of Li Meizhi.

Although the two are husband and wife in this life, let's set aside the truth behind Liang Kaiyuan's death. Liang Kaiyuan remembers and believes that Li Meizhi killed him three times.

It's unimaginable what would happen if these two sworn enemies from past lives came into contact in two different ways.

This shop mainly sells xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and steamed dumplings. Other items available for order are pre-braised cooked meats and cold dishes.

I suspect Gao He went a bit overboard, not only ordering a plate of each type of cold dish, but also a large plate of mixed braised meat. Crucially, he also ordered a bottle of Liuliangye liquor, which has a rather high alcohol content.

I couldn't help but tease him: "Brother, even if it's 'using public funds for meals,' there should be some limits, right?"

Gao looked to both sides, then leaned closer to me and whispered:
"Haven't you noticed how incredibly healthy I've been for the past two months? Let me tell you, I'm 'practicing my alt account'!"

I laughed: "Second child! You've successfully broken your vow of abstinence and started drinking?"

"Success!"

"It will definitely succeed!" I clenched my fist tightly at him and pushed away Xiao Shen San, who was trying to come closer.

This guy looks like a child, but he usually talks in a vulgar way. He clearly overheard my conversation with Gao He, and if he were to say something like, "Do you need any help?" Gao He would have to throw him out.

The way Li Meizhi eats is something I find very unusual.

To put it bluntly, I just think she's a bit 'dramatic'.

They insisted on opening the small steamed buns, which were meant to be eaten one bite at a time, and only eating the filling inside, leaving the wrappers on the table.

She seemed to notice the displeasure in my eyes, wiped her hands, and picked up a cup from the side:
"Could I have some wine?"

"It's not good for women to drink baijiu (Chinese liquor)."

Despite saying that, I still poured her a little bit.

She smiled, picked up the cup, took a sip, and immediately choked and coughed: "Cough cough cough... This tastes awful..."

"Hehe." Xiao Shen chuckled lightly.

I felt something was off about his laughter.

Turning his head to look at him, his expression remained unchanged; he was still the same as before.

Li Meizhi coughed until her face turned red, and she grinned without caring about her image: "It tastes so damn awful."

As soon as the words left my mouth, Gao He, Turing, and I were all stunned.

The next second, Gao He and Turing's gazes both subconsciously turned to Xiao Shen San.

That's because when Li Meizhi said that, her accent completely changed. It became very similar to Xiao Shen San's original accent.

I originally wanted to look at Xiao Shen San as well.

However, just before I turned my head, as I observed Li Meizhi's face, a series of images suddenly flashed through my mind.

Based on this premise, I subconsciously reached out my right hand and pressed it down on the top of Xiao Shen San's head. Xiao Shen San's whole body jolted violently.

I shuddered too.

At that moment, my mind was very clear.

I can feel that there is another 'person' inside my body!
At the same time, another memory was added to my mind!
Xiao Shen stared at me in a daze, muttering, "This...this is the Ghost Hand...it can really capture and transfer souls directly..."

Besides his words, I also felt that time and space seemed to be twisted in an instant, and the surrounding scenery spun around rapidly in a short period of time.

When things came to a standstill, the surroundings had transformed into a completely different scene.

It's still a steamed bun shop, but it's just a steamed bun shop.

Not only were the tables, chairs, and benches old, but even the steamer and stove had been moved to the doorway.

“Jia Mao, A Mao, Jia Yu Ke…” A strange, drawn-out shout came from outside the door.

I almost subconsciously repeated the shout in a low voice.

Aside from the change of scenery, the people around us... just the people at our table, are still there.

Xiao Shen asked, "What did you say?"

Gao He replied, "Chicken feathers, duck feathers, turtle shells! I remember hearing such cries when I was very young. That was also considered collecting 'scrap metal,' recycling chicken and duck feathers and turtle shells for resale. But the price was much higher than that of scrap metal."

While listening to his conversation with Xiao Shen San, my gaze remained fixed on Li Meizhi's face in the opposite seat.

The next second, without even realizing it, I picked up the leftover bun skin that Li Meizhi had peeled off on the table and stuffed it into my mouth.

Li Meizhi didn't stop me. Instead, she stared at me blankly for a while before suddenly breaking into a bright smile.

"You're back too?"

I nodded: "Mm."

Li Meizhi's smile widened, but as she covered her mouth and laughed, tears welled up in her eyes.

She asked, her voice choked with emotion, "Can we continue like this?"

I couldn't help but shake my head: "We've arrived at our destination. We have to part ways."

Li Meizhi shook her head and cried, "Why is it always like this? Through three lifetimes, why is it always me who kills you? I miss you! I want you to be with me for a lifetime!"

I laughed, an involuntary laugh, a laugh tinged with sadness: "Silly woman, do you remember the first time I saw you? Yes, it was after I won you over at the casino, after you became mine, what I said to you at the breakfast stall across the street?"

Li Meizhi covered her face and nodded: "I remember! I remember everything! You said: 'I'll make sure you have enough to eat for three lifetimes, you just have to put up with my madness for a while.'"

"I did it."

I was somewhat lost in thought.

Actually, I could completely control this body's words and actions right now, but I don't want to.

Li Meizhi trembled for a moment, then raised her face, looking at me with teary eyes:
"I've put up with you, you bastard, my whole life. You've fed me for three lifetimes... but I can't bear to, I just can't bear to!"

Whether we're willing to let go or not, this is how it is. We'll talk about it in the next life.

I blurted out a sentence, got up, and turned to walk towards the door.

"Kaiyuan!" came a woman's scream from behind.

I didn't stop and kept walking out.

A gust of wind lifted the curtain.

The surrounding scenery quickly changed again, returning to its original state.

I've reached the door.

But then a person, taking advantage of the wind, lifted the curtain and walked in, staring intently at one spot, before slowly walking over...

(End of this chapter)