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When I discovered that my sister was missing, I searched the hospital and the surrounding areas until midnight, but I still couldn't find her. Later, the whole family joined in the search. We took out ads and posted missing person notices, but there was no news. My grandmother, overwhelmed with longing for my sister, passed away shortly after. My mother also fell ill. My grandfather leaned against the table and sat back down in his chair, looking as if he had aged several years in an instant.
"Grandpa," Lin Old Man interrupted Lin Lie before he could speak. "I knew very well that given her condition at the time, she could only last two or three more days at most. Yet I still searched for her for ten days—alive or dead, it was as if she had vanished into thin air."
This photo was taken on the second day of her illness; she fainted right after it was taken, and within half a day, she disappeared.
Lin Lie didn't know how to comfort his grandfather, but seeing his expression made him feel a deep ache in his heart.
"Grandpa, why don't I post this photo online? We can keep looking."
Lin Old Man looked up at Lin Lie, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes, but he shook his head. "No need. It's been too long; given her condition, she shouldn't have lasted this long."
Lin Lie fell silent and quietly put the photo back into its bag.
Lin Old Man patted the armrest of his chair and tried to sound casual. "You should rest; I’ll practice my writing for a while longer."
Lin Lie understood that his grandfather just wanted to be alone for a bit but didn’t want him to worry. "Then you should get to bed early!"
"Mm!"
As he left the study, Lin Lie sighed. His grandfather had lived a hard life; he had shouldered the burden of the Lin Family and elevated them to the position of the world's richest in just a few decades. The effort he put in during that time was something not everyone could comprehend.
Others only saw the glory of the Lin Family; who knew of their struggles?
"Eldest Brother!" Lin Lie was lost in thought and didn't notice Yan Kongyue approaching.
"Yan Kongyue!"
"Are you troubled?"
"No, just reminiscing about some past events."
"I have something for you." Yan Kongyue opened his palm to reveal a small white hollow sphere—delicate and intricate.
"What is this?"
"This is a Linglong Bone."
"Linglong Bone?" Lin Lie gently picked up the bell and shook it. "Is this made of bone?"
"That's right. Inside it is a Ghost Guardian. When you encounter danger, it will emit a sound to alert you. If your life is at risk, the Ghost Guardian will come out to protect you!" Yan Kongyue expected Lin Lie to be frightened.
"Ghost Guardian?"
"Are you scared?"
"No, not scared. It's just... this is too precious." Lin Lie felt touched by Yan Kongyue's desire to protect her, unsure of what to say.
"It's okay, I have plenty. Aunt and the others all have some too."
"And they all have Ghost Guardians?"
"Of course!"
"Well then, thank you, Yan Kongyue!"
"That's more like it!"
"Hurry up, we're waiting for you!" Feng Xing had come with her, but suddenly he had disappeared.
"I'm here, I'm here!" Yan Kongyue waved at Lin Lie and turned towards the backyard.
Lin Lang's small villa number four.
"If I had known, I wouldn't have agreed to be a guest on the show!" Lin Lang leaned back on the sofa, looking listless.
"Why not?"
"It's boring. You all aren't keeping me company."
"Bring Second Aunt along!" Lin Qian tossed a can of soda to Yan Kongyue.
"Recently, there’s been a lot going on at the company. She works every day; how could she have time to accompany me on a reality show? Yan Kongyue, why don't you keep me company instead?"
"No!" Yan Kongyue glanced at the two large suitcases sitting in the living room. "Let me give you something so you won't need to bring such big suitcases."
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