"What do you mean?"
Lu Fei looked at Liu Fuguai strangely.
"My friend was so angry when he heard his wife mumbling a stranger's name in her sleep that he was about to burst! He wanted to wake her up and interrogate her right away, but then he thought she would never admit it."
Liu Fuguai narrated the story vividly.
"So, he held back and decided to investigate the next day. Once he found out the details and obtained evidence, his wife wouldn't be able to deny it."
"But the investigation results were completely unexpected."
"The name belonged to a dead person! Someone who had been dead for years!"
"A dead person?" Lu Fei was even more puzzled, "Was the name very unique? Otherwise, how did he confirm there was no one else with the same name?"
"In Yun City, there was only one person with that name! Moreover, he was a handsome man who used to work in that kind of business."
Liu Fuguai smacked his lips, with a lecherous expression on his face.
"What kind of business?" Lu Fei opened his eyes wide.
"The kind that... quacks." Liu Fugui made a flapping wings gesture.
"It is said that this handsome guy is very capable and deeply loved by rich older women."
"After he passed away, some rich older women still went to sweep his grave."
"Really? That amazing!" Lu Fei was astonished, "So your friend thinks his wife was infatuated with this handsome ghost?"
"That's right!" Liu Fugui nodded vigorously.
"He also said that his wife has changed her personality drastically recently! Even her style of dressing has changed. She goes out alone for no reason, and sometimes she doesn't come back until the middle of the night. What else could it be if not an outside affair?"
"But in this case, it's not a person, but a ghost!"
"Now, he is really worried and looking for help everywhere!"
"Who am I, Old Liu? I'm the most warm-hearted person around. Of course, I can't just stand by and do nothing!"
After saying that, he chuckled at Lu Fei.
"This matter might not be related to evil things, I wonder if Brother Lu can lend a hand?"
"It's not that I can't help, but you think I'll do it for just two watermelons?" Lu Fei looked at Liu Fugui indifferently.
He found the matter quite interesting and could really take a look if he wasn't too busy.
"Of course not! How could I mistreat Brother Lu? I didn't only bring two watermelons, I also came to invite Brother Lu for a meal!" Liu Fugui was all smiles.
"I mentioned it to you a while ago, my ex-wife and daughter are back. I've reserved a table at Zui Xian Lou, would you honor me with your presence and join us for a meal?
Lu Fei then noticed that Liu Fugui was dressed in a suit today, looking quite dapper.
"Oh, Zui Xian Lou is not cheap at all! I definitely have to go!"
Having slept from yesterday until now without eating, he was starving and naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony with Liu Fugui.
Then, he went to wake up Hu Zi.
Huzi, without washing his face, put on some loose shorts and slippers, and went out with sleepy eyes.
"Huzi, at least tidy yourself up a bit." Lu Fei felt a bit ashamed.
"It's just a meal, I'm only going because of Lao Liu's face." Huzi didn't care at all.
It's just a meal with Liu Fugui's family, not a meeting with any important figure.
They arrived at the place.
Liu Fugui led the two into a private room.
"Huiyun, Qingqing, Manager Lu is here!"
As soon as they entered the door.
Huzi regretted it immediately!
In the private room, there was a mother and daughter and a well-dressed middle-aged man.
"Huiyun, didn't we agree to have dinner as a family? Why did you bring an outsider?" Liu Fugui looked unhappy as soon as he saw the middle-aged man.
"Who is a family with you?"
Ge Huiyun, wearing a silk dress, stood up and gave Liu Fugui a cold look.
Although she was already over forty, she had taken good care of herself and still looked charming.
"You are just my daughter's biological father. Other than that, I have no relationship with you!"
"You are the mother, and I am the father. If we're not a family, what are we?" Liu Fugui said shamelessly.
"Hello, Mr. Liu, my name is Ma Yongming, I'm a classmate of Huiyun's."
The middle-aged man extended his hand to Liu Fugui, with a friendly smile on his face, showing a high level of manners.
But Liu Fugui completely ignored him and turned to his daughter with a bright smile.
"Qingqing, it's been so long since you've seen your father. Do you miss Dad?"
"Dad, it's been a long time."
The young girl also smiled at her, but it was clear that she was still somewhat awkward.
She had a very delicate appearance. Although she couldn't be called a great beauty, her skin was fair and smooth, full of youthful vitality, looking as fresh and juicy as a peach.
As soon as Hu Zi entered the door, his eyes widened, and he quickly turned around to wipe the sleep from his eyes, then straightened his wrinkled clothes.
"Everyone, please sit, sit, don't be shy," Liu Fugui greeted everyone.
One by one, everyone took their seats.
The small black dog obediently stayed by Lu Fei's side, waiting for some food.
Liu Fugui was very solicitous, constantly serving dishes to his ex-wife and daughter, but unfortunately, neither of them paid much attention to him.
Especially his ex-wife, Ge Huiyun, who was more amiable towards a middle-aged man named Ma Yongming, which made Liu Fugui very uncomfortable.
Lu Fei and the small black dog ate while watching the scene unfold.
Ma Yongming clearly has feelings for Ge Huiyun, and the subtle competition between the two middle-aged men amuses Lu Fei greatly.
However, with two men vying for her attention, Ge Huiyun is not particularly happy; she seems rather troubled instead.
"Huiyun, what's wrong? Is something bothering you lately?" Ma Yongming asked with concern.
"Nothing much, just that I haven't been sleeping well recently. I keep having strange dreams. In my dreams, my father's clothes are soaking wet, and he's shouting that he's cold. It makes me feel uneasy."
"Maybe it's just because you haven't been home in a while. Don't overthink it. I know of a good brand of essential oils. Light one before you sleep, and you'll sleep through the night." Ma Yongming comforted her.
"Essential oils might not work in this case," Lu Fei shook his head and reminded, "Dreams about deceased relatives could indicate issues with their graves. You should have someone check if your father's grave needs to be relocated."
"Relocate the grave?" Ge Huiyun pondered, "I haven't taken good care of my father's grave since I've been away. But I just got back to Jiangcheng and don't know who to ask for help."
"Huiyun, I heard there are many rules for relocating graves. We must find a reliable master, or we could risk offending your father, which would bring misfortune to everyone." Ma Yongming added.
"Why do we need to look for outsiders for this?" Liu Fugui finally found an opportunity to interject.
"Moving our father's grave is a big deal and can't be done carelessly. We can ask Brother Xiaolu for help! Don't let his young age fool you—Sinisterium Pawnshop is famous in Jiangcheng!"
"Sinisterium Pawnshop? What kind of place is that?" His daughter couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
"My dear, Sinisterium Pawnshop is no ordinary place! It has all sorts of treasures that can make your wishes come true! When you have time, Dad will take you to Sinisterium Pawnshop for a look." Liu Fugui looked at Lu Fei with a hint of ingratiating himself.
"Welcome, welcome!" Lu Fei nodded and smiled.
Liu Fugui had been busy helping Sinisterium Pawnshop earn a considerable amount of money, and Lu Fei was happy to give him some face.
"Is it really Sinisterium Pawnshop?" Ma Yongming was taken aback.