"I understand. If Chen Feng gets arrested by the police, please let me know. Also, in the future, stay away from the riverside. I was able to save you this time, but I might not be able to do so next time."

After saying these words, the female water ghost slowly submerged into the water, and in a short while, her figure disappeared.

After the female water ghost disappeared, I saw four or five dark figures swimming around me in the river. Frightened, I turned and ran back home, afraid of being dragged into the water by the water ghost again.

Back home, I took off my soaked clothes, dried myself, and changed into a clean set of clothes.

At that moment, I heard the sound of an engine coming from the river. My father was returning on his small boat.

My father came off the boat, holding two fish in his hands. In his left hand was a five-pound carp, and in his right hand was a more than ten-pound grass carp. Humming a tune, he returned home.

"You're back."

Seeing me at home, my father showed no surprise or joy, speaking with the same calm tone as usual.

"Yeah, Master Chen gave me half a day off. I came back to see you and brought a couple of sets of clean clothes."

"Caught two fish; I need to take them to the restaurant in town to sell."

My father informed me and was about to leave, riding his electric bike.

"Dad, what time will you be back for dinner?"

I followed him out and asked.

"Have your meal at home. Lin Shu and I made plans to have a barbecue and some drinks in town."

My father replied without looking back and left.

Watching his retreating figure, I couldn't help but smile helplessly. At this moment, I wanted to cry, but tears wouldn't come.

I placed the bought roast chicken, cod, and tofu in the refrigerator and left a note for my father.

"Dad, I bought a roast chicken, two cod, and a block of tofu. They're in the fridge. You can take out the chicken anytime, and for the cod and tofu, you can ask Aunt Wu to cook them for you. I've gone back to Master Chen's place."

After writing the note, I left it on the TV cabinet.

Standing at the door, I stopped and took a last look at the house. When Grandpa was alive, there was still warmth in this home. After Grandpa's death, it felt colder and less like a home.

Leaving home this time, I carried a sense of sadness and disappointment, along with a silent determination to make a name for myself.

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At four in the afternoon, when Chen Yuanshan saw me return to Daoist Respect Hall, he was surprised.

"I told you to take half a day off and come back tomorrow morning. Why are you back in the afternoon?"

Chen Yuanshan put down his book and asked me.

"It's boring to stay at home, so I came back. Master Chen, where should I put the clean clothes?"

I pointed to the set of clothes and shoes in my hand, asking Chen Yuanshan.

"Put them in the wardrobe in my bedroom for now. If you need to change clothes, go to my bedroom."

"Okay."

I responded to Chen Yuanshan and went upstairs with the clothes and shoes.

"Senior Brother, why do I feel that this He Zhihui seems a bit off?"

After going upstairs, Xu Yan stood up and whispered to Chen Yuanshan.

"Although he concealed his emotions in front of me, I could see sadness and disappointment on his face. I guess he didn't have a pleasant time with his father after returning home, so he came back."

Chen Yuanshan shared his speculation with Xu Yan.

After placing the clothes and shoes in the wardrobe, I sat on Chen Yuanshan's bed, gazing out of the window in a daze.

Chen Yuanshan's bedroom was not small, about thirty square meters. On the right side of the bed was a wardrobe, and on the left was a set of desk and chair. Behind this set was a solid wood bookshelf with many books.

On the opposite wall hung a 42-inch LCD TV. Several calligraphy and paintings adorned the surrounding walls. The room was neatly arranged.

"Did something unpleasant happen when you went back home?"

Chen Yuanshan, hands behind his back, came upstairs, saw me sitting on the bed, and asked.

"It's not something unpleasant, just that I've been away for a long time. I thought my dad would miss me, but when he saw me, he acted indifferent. I even doubted if I am really his biological son."

I smiled bitterly, tears still swirling in my eyes. I tried hard to keep them from falling.

Thinking that Chen Yuanshan could comfort me, he didn't say anything but reached out his right hand and gently patted my shoulder.

"We're out of tissue paper at home, and there isn't much laundry detergent or shower gel left. Accompany me to the supermarket, consider it a way to relax."

Chen Yuanshan said to me.

"Sure."

I agreed with Chen Yuanshan and stood up from the bed.

Chen Yuanshan took me and Xu Yan to the supermarket. Before we could get out of the car, he received a call.

"Yan, Xiao He, I'll take a call in the car. You two go to the supermarket. I'll find you after the call."

Chen Yuanshan told Xu Yan and me and answered the phone.

Xu Yan and I nodded to Chen Yuanshan and walked toward the supermarket together.

We first wandered to the third floor of the supermarket. The third floor had two main sections: household goods and home appliances.

The second floor was for snacks and fresh produce, and the first floor was for clothing and daily necessities.

We pushed the cart around the third floor. Xu Yan filled the cart with tissues, shampoo, and shower gel, all the items Daoist Respect Hall needed.

After finishing on the third floor, we went down to the second floor, the snack and fresh produce section. While pushing the cart, I saw a familiar figure, the yellow-haired boy with the vertical eye on his forehead whom I had bumped into at the entrance of the market.

As I stared at him, he noticed me too.

Seeing the yellow-haired boy looking at me, I deliberately turned my head away.

When the yellow-haired boy saw that I wasn't looking at him, he smiled cunningly, whistling as he walked toward me.

I wasn't afraid of this yellow-haired boy, but when he approached, I felt a bit nervous.

"Is he your friend?"

Seeing the young man with yellow hair walking casually towards us, Xu Yan asked me.

"No."

I shook my head and looked at the yellow-haired boy.

"The city is too small. We meet again."

When the yellow-haired boy said this to me with a smirk, his eyes were fixed on Xu Yan.

Seeing that the yellow-haired boy was looking at her, Xu Yan, feeling annoyed, turned her head away, not looking at him.

"Are you looking for trouble?"

I stood in front of Xu Yan, pointing at the yellow-haired boy, and scolded him.

The yellow-haired boy ignored me but walked towards Xu Yan.

"Hello,