Zhai Zhu

My grandfather is very eccentric, performing daily rituals of offering incense to himself, standing in front of his own spirit tablet and eating candles.
Villagers are fearful of my grandfather.
I am fearful of him too.
Later, I discovered that what they were afraid of was not my grandfather, but me.
Even grandfather is afraid of me.
...
My name is Chen Shi.
The Chen of honesty, the Shi of sincerity.

Above the Great Dao

This household happened to be Fugui's. Fugui's face bore streaks of blood, marks left from whippings, as he stared in terror at Chen Shi climbing over the wall.


Fugui's legs went weak, and he momentarily thought about kneeling down to beg for his life.


Chen Shi, unaware of Fugui's thoughts, looked around and whispered, "Fugui, where are your parents?"


Fugui's parents were not at home, only he was there.


Fugui, with a trembling voice, said, "Outside, cooking..."


Chen Shi slightly furrowed his brow, pushed open the door, and walked out.


Seeing him leave, Fugui finally breathed a sigh of relief.


Previously, he did not recognize Chen Shi, so he dared to befriend him. Since Chen Shi had saved him and become his benefactor, he felt somewhat uneasy.


But later, when he heard that Chen Shi was the infamous "dead child," fear was all that remained in his heart.


Chapter 34 Must Kill Him