I didn't expect things to turn out this way, and I didn't know what to do or how to deal with this matter. I felt like this was a dream that had lasted too long.
I went to Master Yunzheng's house. He was very old. After Yunbai became like this, he often went to see his grandson Ke Mingzhe. At first, he would hug him, but in the end, he was treated the same as me, so he rarely went.
I didn't tell him about Bai Jie, because I didn't want him to be upset. The master drank more and more, from morning to night, all day long, even when he was refining.
He was originally dedicated to his work. He never drank alcohol while refining and was strict with his disciples.
The field manager talked to him several times, and the master got angry. The first generation refiner in China, he just shook his head. He came to me and asked me to persuade him, but I only persuaded him once, and the master actually drove me away. I didn't dare to say anything more.
Something happened to the master again, and this is what I am most worried about.
That day was the master's shift. Because many people died that day, all four furnaces were open. He was the only one working that day, as the other person had taken a leave.
Originally, it was not a problem for the master to operate four furnaces by himself. He arranged everything in an orderly and methodical manner.
But the master drank too much that day and broke a taboo, a big taboo—the corpse should be put into the furnace feet first, normally the head should be put in first, but only the most evil people would put in feet first.
There are thirteen evils of the most evil people: adultery is the first evil, followed by unfilial piety, and the third is fratricide…
In short, an evil person will have an evil appearance. The refiner does not know his evilness, but after a few hours in the furnace, the ghost will make evil sounds. The sounds are painful and fierce, and the severity of the sounds is devastating. From the degree of the sounds, one can know the extent of his evilness.
My master told me that when it comes to ghosts, you should turn a blind eye and pretend that you didn't see anything. However, you should only do this when you need to. This time, my master was drunk and burned a kind person upside down. Of course, the family members don't understand, and they can't enter the refining room and can't see it. They will just take the ashes from the window.
The things that happened to the master were very strange. He had an extra hand on his left side, which was usually invisible. It would appear at any time and hit you or take something from you. This was not the master's wish, but he could not control it and it always happened in inappropriate situations.
The director approached the master and talked about early retirement, but the master certainly didn't want to agree. Even though he had everything he needed, he couldn't stay at home and didn't come to the crematorium. He seemed like he had lost his soul.
I couldn't say anything about this. The manager came to me twice, but I had no choice. Yun Zheng was both my master and my father-in-law. Even if I said something, it would have no effect. I couldn't say anything more.
I went home and told Yunbai about it, and she said it was my father's own business and not to interfere.
I don't care anymore. There's nothing I can do. The master finally retired. He knew that sooner or later, something big would happen to him. The appearance of a ghost hand has made the master's life a little messed up. I want to help the master with this matter. I will go to find Ge Zhu. She doesn't know what to do about the appearance of the ghost hand, anyway, she has never encountered it before.
That day when I went to work and just opened the office door, a note fell out from the crack of the door. I was quite curious, so I picked it up and read it. It said that I should go find He Dana.
I have never heard of He Dana. Just these few words, who is this He Dana
I know nothing about He Dana. I thought to myself, I have to find someone to ask. I asked Ge Zhu, but she didn't know either.
After get off work that day, I went to the security guard. The old man at the security guard has been working here for many years, so maybe he would know.
Sure enough, he knew that when it came to He Dana, the old man was very reluctant to mention it.
"This person's character is not very good."
"I have something to ask him."
"Go to Hedong Garden, Building B, Room 806."
After dinner, I went to Hedong Garden, an apartment. I found room 806, and the man who opened the door startled me. His hair was long and messy, like weeds. He was at least seventy years old, and one of his eyes looked blurry. I was stunned for a long time, but he didn't say anything.
"Is that Master He?"
"Hahaha... Some people still call me Master He. My apprentices don't even call me Master anymore. Who are you?"
"Ke Zuo."
He shook his head.
"Yun Zheng's apprentice."
He Dana's face suddenly turned ugly when he heard this, and he closed the door. I don't know what happened, but I can be sure that He Dana definitely doesn't like Master Yunzheng, or they have hatred. I knocked on the door again, and he opened the door suddenly, which scared me. It was so sudden. I thought that if he didn't like to beat, he would like to scold, but he actually said.
"Come in."
I went in and saw a huge sea of tea. In that era, few people drank tea like that. Later I learned that He Dana was originally from the south and his family grew tea. No wonder.
"Pour your own tea."
I didn't move.
"Master He, something happened to my master Yun Zheng, and you are the only one who can help him."
"Will there ever be a day when he asks me for help?"
I understood what he meant. The relationship between the two of them was not very good, but there was nothing I could do. At this moment, I could only beg him.
"Master He, no matter what, whether he offended you or you hold a grudge against him, I apologize to you. I'm sorry."
"Okay, please allow me to be your apprentice."
I was stunned. Isn't it so easy to accept an apprentice? People always beg the master to accept an apprentice. This is great. Let me be your apprentice.
"Master He, Yun Zheng is already my master."
"With his 28-arms, he still dares to accept disciples?"
I don't like to hear this. It means that He Dana is very powerful. Looking at this man's messy hair, I can't imagine how powerful he is.
"Are there any other conditions?"
He Dana shook his head and said, "I think the master was tortured by the three hands so much that he dared not go out. Even when he was drinking at home, the three hands might come out at any time and smash the wine pot. The master was so angry that he shouted and screamed, but there was nothing he could do."
I hesitated, but finally agreed.
"Well, kowtow and pay homage to your teacher."
I had no choice but to do it. I got up and He Dana burst into laughter. Hahahaha.
"Come on, apprentice, very good, a good young man, but you married Yun Zheng's daughter, which is a disaster. Let's not talk about this for now, let's talk about your master. I haven't been to the crematorium for a long time. They don't like me and call me crazy. I think they are the crazy ones."
I think this He Dana is not normal.
"Okay, I have another good friend coming today, so that's it, we'll talk about your master tomorrow."
Just like that I left without saying anything and became someone's apprentice. I thought that if he wasn't crazy, I would be crazy too. It was a life-threatening thing. I never expected it to be like this.
When I got home, my father was writing some materials. He was silent since I moved back. I didn't expect it to turn out like this.
He can see his grandson and hold him, but Yunbai didn't treat me well, which made me angry. This is not the main point. The main thing is that he saw me suffering. He also told me about divorce, and I thought about it, but I shook my head and felt sorry for my master. If Yunbai hadn't brought it up, I would have endured it.
I talked to Yun Bai, but we couldn't reach an agreement unless I stopped working in the crematorium. But when I leave the crematorium, I'm like a dead person. I'm confused. Is this my fate in this life
The master also said that a person's destiny is predetermined and no one can change it. This is a fact and there is nothing that can be done about it.
When I went to work again, Zhao Tie had already prepared everything. Ever since Master Yun Zheng's accident, Zhao Tie has become more and more careful in his work. He was really scared. No one wants such a thing to happen.
I wanted to go find He Dana after get off work, but he actually came. After entering the refining room, he laughed "Hahahaha", which scared Zhao Tie and me. This guy is a little crazy.
"Disciple, the master is here to see you. If anyone dares to bully you in the crematorium, tell the master and I will kill him."
Does this sound like something a man in his seventies would say? They call him Crazy He, and I think that's right.
"Master He, what am I doing?"
"What's your name? Master He."
He came up and gave me a brain cannon.
"master."
"Okay, that's fine. I'll wait for you for lunch in the director's office."
He Da took it away and Zhao Tie looked at it blankly.
"Who is this person?"
"Work, and you'll know later."
I regretted recognizing He Dana as my master. After finishing work at noon, I changed my clothes and went to the director's office. He Dana and the director were arguing, and they saw me come in and said something.
"My apprentice is here. I don't have time to play with you. I'm leaving now."
The manager was also dumbfounded. He was furious that I became He Dana's apprentice.
I followed He Dana to dinner at the Da Lai Restaurant. I treated him to a meal. During the meal, I mentioned my master's ghost hand, and he heard it and said.
"This kid has come to this day. Don't worry, I can do it. It's probably difficult for anyone to do this, but it's not difficult for me. But you, Yun Zheng, may not agree. It's up to you. If you agree, of course I have no problem. You are my apprentice, so I can do anything as long as I can do it. And I can teach you a lot of things. Those guys who pretend to be pretentious in the crematorium have no ability at all."
I don't like the way He Dana speaks, but I'm not sure how capable he is. However, people watching the crematorium don't seem to like him.
I went to my master's house and told him that I accepted He Dana as my master. He jumped up and smashed the wine glass. I stood up, hid aside and looked at the master. He was very angry. The master's wife also stood aside and watched without saying a word.
"Master..."
"I'm not your master, Crazy He, you are the master, get out..."
The master shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice breaking.
I had no choice but to go out and walk on the way home. I couldn't understand it and even felt a little aggrieved. It was for him that I recognized such a person as my master.
I went home and told my father.
"He retired early because he was in a bad mood and for other reasons. Yun Bai is his biggest worry, so don't blame your master. Find a way to get rid of his evil hand."
When my father said this, I felt relieved. My father will always be my guiding light, no matter how old I am.
The next day after get off work, I went to He Dana's place and bought some good wine and tea.
He was very happy to see it.
"You don't have to spend money in the future. Just have this intention."
"My master..."
"I know you won't agree, but you're my apprentice, no problem."
I will never understand He Dana's thinking. (To be continued)