Chapter 608 Family Experience Hall
Fuyuan City is a large industrial city, but its tourism industry is also very developed, attracting a large number of tourists every year.
Various colorful lights are hung on the green trees on both sides of the street.
People come and go, the hustle and bustle of the place fills the ears of passers-by, the air is filled with a festive atmosphere, and shop owners greet every tourist who comes over with a smile.
This is the Central Street of Fuyuan City.
These are the kind of streets that exist in every large city and are designed to trick out-of-town tourists.
Wu Xian was wearing sunglasses, holding a dog leash, and bringing Heigu with him. He was holding a cup of green coriander lemon tea in his hand, but he didn't show any intention of taking a sip for a long time.
There was also a cup of milk tea hanging on Heigu's collar. She would suck on the straw from time to time. Her tail kept wagging, and she looked very excited.
The dog license has been obtained, so Heigu does not need to be too restrained even on the street. Some slightly humane actions will not arouse suspicion from people around her.
However, the dog license can only cover up minor abnormalities. If Heigu cooks two dishes on the street, it will definitely be a violation of the rules.
Wu Xian had already sold his quarterly and monthly rest cards. After receiving 200,000 yuan, his wallet became much more comfortable. Otherwise, he would not have bought milk tea on this street...
However, this man and dog did not come here for shopping, but had another mission.
They walked along the street and turned in at an intersection. This small road was lined with shops such as "script-killing" shops, video halls, and VR experience centers.
Finally, Wu Xian and Heigu stopped in front of a shop with only one big word on the sign.
Family!
There was a line of red words on the glass.
'The Family Life Experience Hall allows you to experience the feeling of being at home.'
……
This store has a very bad reputation.
Many people are interested in this unique sign and want to come in and experience it.
After the owner collected the money, he enthusiastically prepared a big meal for the customer. However, as soon as the meal was over, the owner became indifferent and started quarreling in front of the customer. In the later stage, he even drove the customer away in a sarcastic tone.
When a customer wanted to return the money, the shop owner said confidently: "Going home for the New Year, isn't that what it means?"
Over time, the shop was deserted.
Wu Xian is not a masochist. He came here because he received a request from the City God.
A few days ago, after Han Xiaoying learned that Wu Xian had been in emotional distress for three years before entering the blessed land, she asked Wu Xian to do the City God a favor.
In recent times, there have been many special murder cases in Fuyuan City.
All the victims, like Wu Xian’s neighbors, died in strange circumstances. It was obvious that they had been harmed by evil forces before their death, but the source of the evil forces could not be found in their families and work environments.
The only thing they have in common is that all these victims have symptoms of "homesickness" and have all been to this "Family Life Experience Hall".
Therefore, the City God wanted to invite Wu Xian, who had the same symptoms, to explore the experience center and investigate whether there was any evil force affecting it.
"No, I won't do it!"
After hearing what Han Xiaoying said, Wu Xian immediately wanted to refuse.
"You already know so much, what else do you need my help with? Just like the City God's Office always does, send a group of men in black to rush in, knock out everyone, regardless of gender, age or status, and take them away. Then the family members will clear the area and move the furniture, and flatten the entire experience hall, wouldn't that be enough?" But Han Xiaoying said that this matter was not that simple.
This is not the first time such a case has occurred. The City God's Office has razed similar places twice before, but it was only a temporary solution and not a fundamental solution. New similar places will soon be built, and they will be more covert than before.
Therefore, this time, the City God planned to change his thinking, which led to Han Xiaoying's request.
Wu Xian hesitated for a long time, and finally agreed with a pinch of his nose.
But he had one request, which was to bring Heigu with him to investigate.
……
Wu Xian stood at the door of the experience hall and rang the doorbell nervously.
A moment later, an old woman with half-white hair, wearing a red sweater, deep nasolabial folds and looking a bit mean, walked over slowly, pushed aside the handmade door curtain made of cardboard, and welcomed the man and the dog in.
Everything in the experience hall is very retro, with the peeling paint wooden floor that creaks when you step on it, the dirty walls, the rusty radiators, the yellow lights, and the dusty lampshades. It's like going back decades.
Wu Xian's tone subconsciously became gentle: "I want to come here to experience the feeling of home, but I bring my pet with me, is it possible..."
The old woman stared at Wu Xian for a long time without saying a word.
Suddenly Heigu let out a strange cry. Wu Xian looked down and saw that the big black dog was whimpering, tears falling down its face, and it was wiping its tears with its paws.
After discovering that Heigu was crying, Wu Xian realized that his cheeks were also wet.
He cried too!
The old woman immediately took out a handkerchief with an old smell and helped Wu Xian wipe his tears. Then she hugged Heigu to comfort him. Her whole person suddenly became kind and warm.
"Don't cry, don't cry, you're already home."
The old woman stood up, wiping her tears, and opened the drawer of the mahogany shoe cabinet in front of the door. Inside were wooden signs with various identities written on them.
The eldest son, the fifth daughter, the fourth uncle, the fifth aunt, the grandfather...
She rummaged through the drawer for a while, handed Wu Xian a wooden plaque with the words "Sixth Son", and hung a wooden plaque with the words "The Biggest Treasure of the Family" on Heigu.
"From today on, you are the sixth child in our family. My name is Mei Guifen. Your mom, dad, and sister are making dumplings in the house. You will be able to eat hot dumplings soon. You must be tired from working outside. Come in quickly."
Without waiting for Wu Xian to say anything, Mei Guifen pulled the man and the dog into the house.
The room was laid out like a two-story Western-style house. A group of people were busy in the kitchen. Two young people, a man and a woman, were sitting in the living room, leaning on a torn sofa that was leaking cotton, watching TV. Even the TV was in black and white.
These two people were Wu Xian's "niece" and "nephew" respectively. After seeing Wu Xian and Heigu, they greeted Wu Xian warmly.
Then Mei Guifen took Wu Xian into the kitchen, where she met her fourth sister, third brother, and an old father with gray hair.
Wu Xian greeted these people very naturally, and Heigu also ran to act coquettishly among his nieces and nephews. The family was happy and harmonious, with brothers being friendly and respectful to each other. It was a scene of a family reunion.
Soon the dumplings were served on the table. Wu Xian ate while chatting with these people about family matters. There was no restraint in his words, as if he was getting along with an old man. This was a state he had never had when he was with Shi Ji and others.
This feeling made Wu Xian feel warm from the bottom of his heart.
But at the same time, he was vaguely afraid because the people sitting at the same table were all strangers half an hour ago!
(End of this chapter)
