Cao Can left his house and just as he was about to reach the mine, a white figure appeared in front of him. It looked familiar and when he came close, he was stunned. Cao Can said in surprise, "Venerable One, why are you here?"
For some reason, Cao Can's heart palpitated when he saw Fangzheng. It was as though all his secrets had been seen through by Fangzheng. He was a little afraid of the monk in front of him. If his plan failed … then what would happen to Xue Ke?
As the saying goes, one does not fear ghosts knocking on one's door if one does not have a guilty conscience. However, Cao Can felt guilty and turned flustered.
Fangzheng pressed his palms together. "Amitabha. This Penniless Monk is waiting for a duck here."
"Duck?" Cao Can was stunned.
"Yes, that duck wishes to drown today," said Fangzheng with a smile.
Cao Can's face immediately turned ghastly pale as he said nervously, "Venerable One, just you wait …"
With that said, Cao Can was about to leave. He realized that he had a guilty conscience when facing the young monk with a radiant look. Moreover, he had a feeling that the other party seemed to know what he wanted to do!
However when Cao Can brushed past Fangzheng, he heard Fangzheng say, "Patron, the pond's water has dried up."
Cao Can frowned. He did not understand what Fangzheng was saying as he quickly left.
Before long, Monkey jumped down from the tree and shouted, "Master, it's done!"
"Well done. Let's go." Fangzheng chuckled as he turned to look at Cao Can, who was about to enter the factory. A glint flashed in his eyes.
Cao Can entered the mine and everything was the same as usual. He signed in, changed his equipment, and followed everyone into the mine. Just then, someone shouted that one of the vents was blocked …
When Cao Can heard that, his heart palpitated. He immediately ran over and asked, "What's the situation?"
"This vent is blocked. It's really troublesome. It's too narrow. It's not easy to go down," a worker said.
"It won't do if it's not ventilated. Something will happen down there. I'll go down," Cao Can immediately volunteered.
"Cao Can, don't be anxious. This matter is not easily resolved. The vent is too narrow, and it's easy for people to get stuck inside and hang upside down for a long time … Also, the air down there isn't good, and it's easy to suffocate to death, "someone said worriedly.
Cao Can asked, "Where's the boss?"
"I can't get through to the boss. I don't know where he went." A manager walked over and complained.
"Who would dare to go into the mine if the vents were opened?" someone complained.
The manager was also anxious. If they didn't start work today, they would lose a lot of money. If the boss found out about this, he would definitely bear the wrath of the boss.
Cao Can said, "Brother Wang, I'm a veteran. I'm familiar with the situation down there. I'll give it a try. If it doesn't work, we'll think of something else. "
"Alright, go down and give it a try. If it doesn't work, come back up quickly," said Manager Brother Wang.
"Alright." Cao Can immediately took off his shirt. His body was not burly, but he could be considered quite fit. He was tied up with ropes and was slowly pulled into the ventilation hole by a few of his workmates. This vent wasn't exactly a standard one. It was very narrow, and anyone with a larger physique wouldn't be able to fit through. This was also a common problem with privately contracted old mines in remote areas. Many things were old-fashioned and lacked scientific management and scientific planning.
Cao Can was slowly lowered down as the people above waited nervously. According to the agreement, as long as Cao Can shook the other rope, they would pull him up.
However, three minutes after Cao Can was lowered down, there was no movement. In the beginning, they could feel the rope straining and moving, but later on, it stopped moving. There was no reaction from the rope. Although everyone was anxious, they were in no hurry to pull him up due to their trust in Cao Can.
Another minute passed before there was finally some movement from the rope. Clearly, the person below was still alive and moving. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
Then, there was no movement from below.
The manager was a little impatient. "Pull him up first and ask about the situation."
Everyone nodded and began pulling him up. However, they realized that they could not pull him up! He seemed to be stuck!
When the manager heard that, he turned anxious. "Pull him up even if he's stuck. We can't let him stay down there for so long."
Everyone pulled with all their might. A few minutes later, they finally pulled Cao Can up. Cao Can's face was flushed red. Clearly, he was suffering from congestive bleeding. His eyes were wide open and his body was stiff!
Everyone jumped in fright as they hurriedly placed Cao Can on the ground to resuscitate him. However, Cao Can had clearly been dead for some time. There was nothing they could do to save him.
Everyone panicked. When the other workers heard the news, they ran over. Some called the police while others called for an ambulance. It was a mess.
"Amitabha. Patron, your wish has been fulfilled." At that moment, a Buddhist proclamation sounded. Cao Can, who was in a daze, suddenly opened his eyes. He was surprised to discover that he was lying on the ground! He looked at the people around him as well as Fangzheng in shock. He exclaimed, "Why am I not dead?"
"You are already dead," said Fangzheng lightly before looking behind Cao Can.
Cao Can turned his head and indeed, there was another him lying on the ground. His expression was extremely ugly and he could not be more dead.
"What's going on?" Cao Can was horrified. Had he become a ghost?
Fangzheng nodded. "Patron, since you have died as you wished, go reincarnate. From this day forth, you and your family will be separated by life and death. You will no longer have any ties with them. "
Only then did Cao Can jolt to his senses. He was dead, but why was Fangzheng able to see him? Thinking back to everything Fangzheng had done, he grabbed Fangzheng and said, "Venerable One, I can't reincarnate. I … I … I want to see my children, my wife, and my family. Please help me … "
Fangzheng shook his head. "This Penniless Monk does not help selfish people. Patron, when you entered the well, you held a short pole, but you used it to pin your body, preventing others from pulling you up in a short period of time. You suffocated yourself to death down there. And all you are asking for is compensation from the mine owner for your death. You are being too selfish by doing so. "
"I have my own difficulties. My daughter has thalassemia. The doctor says that she won't live for many years. However, her symptoms are still mild. It can be treated, but the amount of money needed is just too great. I've borrowed everything I could and sold everything I could. I don't have anything now … I can't just watch her die! Now, the only thing I can do is to use my life to exchange for hers! Two hundred thousand is just a pittance to the boss, but to me, it can save my life, "wailed Cao Can.
Fangzheng shook his head slightly and returned with a question. "Is your boss an evil person?"
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