After Cao Can left home, when he saw that he was about to reach the mine, he saw a white figure ahead of him . It looked familiar, and when he neared it, he was instantly stunned . Cao Can said in astonishment, "Venerable One, why are you here?"
For some reason, Cao Can felt his heart tremble when he saw Fangzheng . It was as though all his secrets could be seen through by Fangzheng . He was a little afraid of the monk in front of him . If his plan failed to proceed… What would happen to Xueke?
As the saying went, 'A clear conscience sleeps unperturbed in thunder . ' It was precisely because Cao Can did not have a clear conscious that he was flustered .
Fangzheng pressed his palms together . "Amitabha . This Penniless Monk is here waiting for a duck . "
"A duck?" Cao Can was taken aback .
"Yes, that duck wishes to drown today," said Fangzheng with a smile .
The color in Cao Can's face drained instantly as he said nervously, "Venerable One, then go ahead and wait . "
With that said, Cao Can wished to leave . He discovered that he could not help but feel guilty when facing the radiant monk who did not appear very old . Besides, he had a nagging feeling that Fangzheng seemed to know what he was up to .
However, when Cao Can brushed past Fangzheng, he heard him say, "Patron, the water in the lake has dried up . "
Cao Can immediately frowned . He did not know what Fangzheng was trying to say, and he sped up his pace to leave .
Shortly, Monkey jumped down from the tree and shouted, "Master, it's done!"
"Well done . Let's go . " Fangzheng chuckled as he turned back to look at Cao Can who was rushing towards his working site . A glint flashed in his eyes .
After Cao Can entered the mine, everything happened as per normal . He signed in, changed his attire, and followed everyone down the mine . At that moment, someone shouted that the mine shaft had been blocked .
Cao Can felt a jolt in his heart when he heard that as he immediately ran over . "What's the matter?"
"This mine shaft has been blocked . This will really be troublesome . If it's too narrow, it's not easy to descend," said a worker .
"If there's no ventilation, something bad will happen below . I'll go down," Cao Can immediately volunteered bravely .
"Cao Can, don't be in a rush . This matter is not easily resolved . If the mind shaft is too narrow, it's easy for people to get suck in there . If you are tipped over in suspension for long periods of time… As well as the poor ventilation below, it'd be easy to cause death," said someone worriedly .
Cao Can said, "What about the boss?"
"I can't get reach his phone . I've no idea where he is," a foreman walked over and grumbled .
"Who would dare go down to mine if the mine shaft isn't cleared?" someone grumbled .
The foreman was anxious as well . If they did not work a day, the losses would amount to a huge sum . If the boss were to learn of it, he would definitely suffer his boss's wrath .
Cao Can offered himself, "Brother Wang, I'm a veteran . I know the situation below very well . I'll go down and give it a try . If it really doesn't work, we can think of another solution . "
"Alright . Go down and give it a try . If it really doesn't work, come back up quickly," said Foreman Wang .
"Alright . " Cao Can immediately took of his shirt . He did not have a bulky body, but he could be considered lean . He wrapped a rope around his body as a few of his fellow workers slowly lowered him into the mine shaft . The mine shaft was not the usual kind . It was very narrow and someone of a bigger build would not even be able to enter . This was also a common problem in private old mines in rural regions . Many things were antiquated . They lacked the scientific level of administration and planning .
Cao Can was gradually lowered as the people above waited nervously . They had previously decided that they would pull Cao Can up once he tugged at the light rope .
However, there was not a single stir after Cao Can was lowered for three minutes . In the beginning, they still could feel the rope tightening and moving, but eventually, it stopped moving . With the light rope not having any reaction all this time, no one was in a hurry to pull him up, even though they were anxious . They trusted the veteran, Cao Can .
Another minute passed when they felt some movement from the rope . Clearly, the person beneath was still alive and moving . Everyone let out a collective sigh .
Then, there was no motion again .
The foreman turned a little impatient . "Let's pull him up and ask him about the situation . "
Everyone nodded as they began pulling . But they realized that they could not pull him up at all . It was as though something was stuck beneath!
The foreman immediately turned anxious . "We have to pull him up even if he's stuck . We can't let him stay down there for too long . "
Everyone used their strength to pull, and after a few minutes, everyone managed to collectively pull Cao Can up . However, his face was flushed red . Clearly, the blood had gotten to his head and his eyes were wide open . His body was stiff!
Everyone jumped in fright as they placed Cao Can on the ground to resuscitate him . However, Cao Can was already dead for some time . It was impossible to turn back time .
Everyone turned flustered . The other workers ran over when they heard the news . Phone calls were made to the police and ambulance . It was a mess .
"Amitabha . Patron, let it be as you wish . " At that moment, a Buddhist proclamation sounded . Cao Can, who was groggy, suddenly opened his eyes . He was astonished to discover that he was lying on the ground! He looked at the crowd around him, as well as Fangzheng, and 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 . The color of the body's face was extremely nasty . He was already beyond saving .
"What's going on?" Cao Can was alarmed . "Did I become a ghost?"
Fangzheng nodded . "Patron, you have died as you wished . It's time to reincarnate . From this moment forth, you and your family are separated by life and death, severing all connections . "
Only then did Cao Can snap to his senses . He was dead, but how was Fangzheng able to see him? After recalling the accounts regarding Fangzheng, he grabbed Fangzheng and said, "Venerable One, I don't want to reincarnate . I… I want to wa- watch my child and my wife, my family . Please, I beg you to help me!"
Fangzheng shook his head . "This Penniless Monk will not help selfish people . Patron, when you entered the shaft, you held a short pole and used it to pin your body, preventing the others from pulling you up in a timely fashion . You ended up suffocating to death down there . And all you wished was for the mine owner to compensate you for your death . You are too selfish by doing that . "
"I have my reasons . My daughter has thalassemia . The doctors say she won't have many more years to live . But her symptoms now are still minor . It's still possible for her to be treated, but the amount of money needed is just too much . I have borrowed what I can borrow and sold what I can sell . I have nothing left now . I can't watch her die! Now, this is the only thing I can do, which is to use my life in exchange for hers! A bit over two hundred thousand is peanuts to my boss, but to me, it's enough to save a life," Cao Can wailed .
Fangzheng shook his head and retorted, "Is your boss an evil person?"
"No, he isn't a bad person . In the year since he took over the mine, everyone's salary increased a grade . Besides that, he employed specialists to design safety precautions for the mine . The safety equipment has already been sent here . It just hasn't been installed yet . On this point, he is much more responsible than the bosses from before . However, he is a bit insincere . He promises a lot, but little has been fulfilled . I even heard… I heard that he is in financial trouble because of the safety equipment he purchased…" With that said, Cao Can lowered his head .
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