The following year.
The previous bad omen had never surfaced, perhaps because the bystander's state of mind was too solid and impregnable.
But this time, following the cemetery visit, the sinister presence appeared again!
"I am worried… the 'inauspicious' will grow increasingly stronger until it becomes uncontrollable."
Gu Shen looked earnestly at Mr. Gu and said, "So, I want to ask you if there is any way to suppress the ominousness?"
Mr. Gu set down his fishing rod.
Wearing sunglasses, he slightly bowed his head and sized up Gu Shen through the gaps in his glasses.
Once again, he tapped the bench's armrest beside him, motioning for Gu Shen to come sit.
This time, Gu Shen sighed and did not refuse.
It seemed that if he did not sit down, Mr. Gu would not speak.
He took a seat on the bench.
