Chapter 108: The Wealth-Bringing Golden Cicada

　　"I can't guarantee it for others, but that guy definitely doesn't have any children!" Chen Jinfa was very certain, showing a playful smile.

　　"Why is that?" Lu Fei couldn't help but be curious.

　　"Back when he was on the streets, he somehow got involved with a big shot's woman. When the big shot found out, he had him severely beaten, and he was injured down there. Since then, he hasn't been able to father children."

　　Chen Jinfɑ grinned lightly.

　　"If he really got married and had a child, that child wouldn't be his."

　　"Is that so." Lu Fei found it even more peculiar.

　　If his wife or girlfriend had been pregnant and then had an abortion, it would make sense for him to be haunted by infant spirits.

　　Since he is unable to have children, why would so many infant spirits be haunting him?

　　It's probably related to the evil objects he has encountered.

　　"Why did you ask about this, Boss Lu?" Chen Jinfɑ widened his eyes, "Could it be that you can even see through the problems with him?"

　　"No, no, just asking casually." Lu Fei laughed in spite of himself, finding it amusing how more and more mysterious he appeared in the eyes of this local boss.

　　Soon, a waiter came to serve the dishes.

　　The Moon viewing eels were taken away and replaced with many ordinary home-style dishes.

　　Chen Jinfah felt very guilty, thinking he had neglected Lu Fei, and insisted on arranging some entertainment after the meal.

　　"Life, after all, should have at least one of wine, women, money, and pride; otherwise, it would be too boring! After dinner, I'll take you to a good place—black pearls, ocean horses, everything you can think of."

　　Liu Fugui and Huzi were both excited and wanted to see for themselves.

　　Lu Fei didn't care about these things; he was more curious if the bald man had indeed encountered an evil object.

　　There are so many ghostly occurrences in this world, and not all of them are related to evil objects.

　　The meal was almost over when the bald man finally returned.

　　Those seven tiny infant spirits clung firmly to his body, stirring up a cold gust of wind with every step he took.

　　"Lai Touhua, we've been waiting for you for ages. Why did it take you so long? You should have offered a toast to Manager Lu!" Chen Jinfah shouted at the bald man as if he were still his subordinate.

　　The bald man picked up his cup and, still smiling, said, "I really had too many guests, and I had to greet each one. I apologize for keeping everyone waiting. I'll drink a full cup as a penalty."

　　Saying that, he downed the entire cup of liquor.

　　"Since you still know a thing or two about the rules, quickly show your unholy object to Manager Lu. We have other matters to attend to shortly," Chen Jinfah urged.

　　"Yes, yes." When the bald man nodded, he gave Chen Jinfah a cold look.

　　The tiny infant spirits on his body also turned their underdeveloped heads, all of them looking at Chen Jinfah together.

　　This scene was quite terrifying.

　　Fortunately, Chen Jinfah could not see it.

　　Lu Fei observed it but did not show any reaction.

　　"Manager Lu, please take a look and tell us if there is something wrong with this item," the bald man said as he walked over to Lu Fei and pulled out a chair to sit down.

　　He opened a very exquisite packaging box, revealing a palm-sized ornament inside.

　　It was a stone-carved three-legged golden toad, plump in form, crouching on a gold coin with another copper coin in its mouth.

　　Before Lu Fei could say anything, Liu Fugui spoke up first, saying, "This is called the Wealth-Attracting Golden Toad. It symbolizes attracting wealth and treasure, and many business owners like to buy one to place in their shops as a lucky charm."

　　"Sure, this old man has a good eye." The bald man nodded, "I bought this ornament to put on the cash register for good luck, but since the day I put it there, I've been hearing crying sounds at night when I sleep."

　　"Crying?" Lu Fei raised his eyebrows slightly, glanced at the eerie little baby spirits on him, and asked, "Is it a baby's cry?"

　　"Boss Lu is truly amazing, it is indeed a baby's cry!" The bald man was very surprised, and his gaze towards Lu Fei changed instantly.

　　"Every night as soon as I close my eyes, I can hear the crying. The sound is different from that of regular children—it's a sound that only babies make, and it keeps me up at night!"

　　"At first, I thought it was a child from a neighboring house, but I live in a villa, where do I have neighbors? There are no children, let alone infants, in my villa."

　　"Boss Lu, what's going on here? Is it because of this thing?"

　　"Before I bought it, everything was fine, but after I placed it, I started hearing a baby's cries at night."

　　"Wait a moment, let me take a look." Lu Fei put on gloves, picked up the exquisitely crafted wealth-attracting ornament, and examined it carefully.

　　The others also gathered around curiously, their eyes wide open.

　　Soon.

　　Lu Fei put down the golden toad, shook his head and said, "This is not an evil object, it's just an ordinary ornament."

　　"Oh?" The bald man was half-convinced, "If not this, then what could have caused it?"

　　Chen Jinfa immediately said, "Master Lu definitely won't be mistaken! Could you have been dreaming? Mistaking the crying you heard in your dream for real."

　　"Brother Fa, even if it's a dream, can't one have the same dream every day, right?" The bald man said with a bitter smile, "Every night I hear the sound of a baby crying, as clear as day! Besides, didn't Master Lu just confirm that I heard a baby crying?"

　　"Then listen to Master Lu," Chen Jinfa waved his hand.

　　Everyone looked at Lu Fei.

　　Lu Fei did not respond immediately, but asked, "Mr. Hua, apart from this golden toad ornament, do you have any other suspicions?"

　　"I can't really tell about the others, why don't you come and take a look with me?" the bald man pleaded.

　　"Alright, Mr. Hua, lead the way."

　　Lu Fei stood up readily.

　　"You're in luck, Manager Lu is willing to help you," said Chen Jinfah.

　　The bald man immediately smiled obsequiously, "I understand the rules. If there really is an evil object, I will definitely sell it to Manager Lu, and I'll give a generous reward afterwards."

　　The group followed the bald man out of the private room and first went to the cashier. Lu Fei looked at the lucky charms and other ornaments on top, shaking his head.

　　Then, the bald man led them to his office.

　　The office was not standard but more like a rest area for him as the boss. There were several crystal ornaments on the table, and a plain calligraphy hanging on the wall, showing no taste at all.

　　Lu Fei inspected the area and still shook his head.

　　"There's no evil object here either."

　　"Could it be in my living quarters?" The bald man scratched his bald head, no longer smiling, looking very distressed.

　　"If President Hua doesn't mind, I can check that place too," Lu Fei said with a smile.

　　While he was searching for the evil object, he was also observing the infant spirits attached to the bald man. These infant spirits were firmly clinging to him, showing no sign of movement.

　　"As long as Manager Lu doesn't mind the trouble, I'm truly grateful!"

　　The bald man instructed the head waiter to look after the business and immediately led Lu Fei and his group to the living quarters behind the mountain estate.

　　There was a small building and a row of single-story houses in the back.

　　The small building was where the bald man lived, convenient for overseeing the estate's business without disturbing his rest.

　　"What's that over there?" asked Lu Fei, looking at the row of dark single-story houses.

　　"That's where the eels are kept."

　　Without saying more, the bald man hastily pushed open the door of the small building.

　　"Manager Lu, Brother Fa, please come in."