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"Try to spend more time with the child. It's clear that Chen Chen is quite lonely. Money can be earned at any time, but a child's growth only happens once. Now that his father is gone, he has even less support." Sister Su's busy schedule is understandable, but in my opinion, neglecting the companionship of a child for the sake of making money is a very regrettable thing.
Sister Su nodded thoughtfully and said, "Yes, I will. I'm exhausted right now; he left me with a mountain of tasks to handle alone, and it's really overwhelming."
"By the way, Sister Su, how did your husband pass away?" I finally found the opportunity to ask this question.
Sister Su's expression darkened immediately as she replied, "Does knowing the answer to this question help you solve anything?"
I said, "Yes. Every soul that lingers in this world does so because of their own thoughts—some out of obsession, others out of resentment. Of course, there are a few who are forced to remain by people like us who do evil, but that's quite rare. Your husband turned into a ghost after his death and often appears in your son's room without doing anything harmful. This indicates that he is lingering due to some kind of obsession. To help him move on, we must unravel this obsession. Therefore, I need to know what his obsession is."
"Haha, what obsession could he possibly have? It's just because of that pile of troubles. To be honest, I don't feel much sadness over his death. The only sorrow I have is for the years we spent together. He betrayed me repeatedly and humiliated me both in public and private just to get a divorce. In the end, he achieved his goal, but so what? He was ultimately abandoned and succumbed to depression and suicide. Haha, if it weren't for Chen Chen between us, I would have long lost any lingering feelings for him," Sister Su said with dim eyes, her tone cold and filled with pain and a hint of resentment.
I remained silent, focusing on my food while seriously contemplating Sister Su's words. The information contained in those few sentences was overwhelming. This kind of dramatic situation that one usually sees only in television dramas was unfolding right before me. For a moment, I didn't know how to respond.
In matters of emotional conflict, I felt as blank as a piece of paper. Unsure how to comfort her and seeing that she had stopped speaking, I shifted the focus back to the matter at hand. Putting down my chopsticks, I said earnestly, "Sister Su, I express my condolences for what you've encountered. You mentioned that your husband committed suicide; what was the reason behind it?"
Sister Su looked at me and after a long pause cleared her throat and said, "Well then, since it has already happened, there's no harm in sharing it with you."
From her account, I learned the details of the situation which were indeed tragic. Let me summarize it briefly.
Sister Su's husband—let's call him Mr. Chen—had been married to Sister Su for over ten years. They were an ill-matched couple; Mr. Chen came from a poor background. After graduating from university, he struggled to find his footing until he met Sister Su, who came from a wealthy family. Mr. Chen pursued Sister Su fervently; her family was open-minded and recognized Mr. Chen's diligence and hard work without obstructing their relationship. Moreover, Mr. Chen was handsome and Sister Su had feelings for him as well; eventually, they married with their families' blessings.
After their marriage, they began working hard together. Sister Su had a keen business sense while Mr. Chen was diligent and hardworking; combined with ample financial support from Sister Su's family, their lives became increasingly prosperous and their business flourished over the years. They also welcomed their son Chen Chen into the world after a few years.
Life was supposed to continue sweetly, but a year ago, an intern girl joined the company. Her admiration for Mr. Chen was evident, and she launched a fervent pursuit of him. Such things are common in real life; a successful middle-aged man can easily capture the hearts of various young women. However, it was shocking how openly this girl pursued Mr. Chen, who not only did not reject her advances but also went out of his way to cater to her in the office.
Sister Su, who also worked in management at the company, found it hard to accept this situation. It felt like a bolt from the blue. She tried to reason with him and even scolded him harshly. She did everything she could, but Mr. Chen seemed bewitched and insisted on divorcing Sister Su, wanting to split their assets to give that girl a bright future.
Mr. Chen's sudden change of heart left Sister Su feeling despondent. Every time she saw Chen Chen, tears would well up in her eyes. She chose not to run away; she had always held onto her pride. When she felt it was truly hopeless to salvage their relationship, she decided to let go. As the saying goes, there is no greater sorrow than a dead heart. After agreeing to the divorce, she divided their assets with Mr. Chen, who also agreed that Chen Chen would be raised by Sister Su. However, what was even harder for her to accept was that Mr. Chen made no effort to fight for custody of Chen Chen despite wanting half of the assets. This left Sister Su baffled; after all, Chen Chen was like a treasure to Mr. Chen. To abandon his own flesh and blood for a young girl was unimaginable and dealt a heavy blow to Sister Su's pride.
After Mr. Chen received his share of the assets, one would think he would start a beautiful life with that girl, but in a dramatic turn of events, within just three days of being together, the girl took all his money and decisively left him. The next day, she appeared before him with another young man.
This situation sounded unbelievable but truly happened. When I heard Sister Su say that the girl showed up with another man in front of Mr. Chen, I couldn't help but think: "It serves him right." The happiness he had painstakingly built over more than ten years was wiped out by a girl in just a few months. Ironically, this girl managed to leave Mr. Chen with nothing in just three days—a tremendous irony indeed.
By the time Mr. Chen realized what had happened, it was too late; Sister Su would never forgive him and wouldn’t even let him see Chen Chen. The girl didn't avoid him; instead, she frequently "coincidentally" appeared with different men in front of him, causing him immense pain. After some time, unable to bear the pressure and condemnation from all sides, he ultimately jumped from a building...
Everything has its cause and effect; Mr. Chen's fate could be seen as his own retribution for being infatuated with that girl. If he hadn't been so enchanted by her, he wouldn't have ended up like this. Yet this story seems illogical in many ways; there are parts I just can't understand.
After recounting this experience, Sister Su's expression showed little sadness as she calmly said: "If he weren't Chen Chen's father, I wouldn't even bother with his funeral arrangements. I really hated him back then, but now that he's gone, all that hatred has faded away. I've long realized that I need to earn more money for a better future for Chen Chen."
"Yes, Sister Su, I understand," I replied. "From what you've said about Mr. Chen's obsession, it might stem from guilt towards you and Chen Chen. I think if we help him fulfill this wish and gain your forgiveness, perhaps he can find peace in leaving this world behind. What needs to be done must be done." I asked her if she had time that evening for me to visit their home and call out Mr. Chen's spirit so they could communicate once more.
Sister Su's expression froze; my words clearly surprised her as she murmured: "You really can make me see him again?"
I nodded and said: "Yes, it's possible; however, you need to prepare yourself mentally and remain calm when you see him—don't get too emotional."
Sister Su pondered for a moment, hesitating several times as if engaged in an intense internal struggle. After a long while, her expression firmed as she said: "Alright then; come over tonight and we'll see how it goes."
I said, "Well, no need to be too early. I'll arrive at eleven o'clock."
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