“There is no single village, if seen, immediately turn back. I’m sorry.
“There was no one in the village. I’m sorry.
“You don’t know how to make screw powder! I’m sorry.
“You don’t know how to make screw powder! I’m sorry.
“You don’t know how to make screw powder! I’m sorry.
One.
I had a strange dream.
There was a white-haired old man in the dream who couldn’t see. He told me three rules.
“No single village, if seen, immediately turn back. I’m sorry.
This is a village that no one can find.
“There are no dolls in the village. I’m sorry.
The dolls are scary. They have to burn.
“You don’t know how to make screw powder! I’m sorry.
Even if you do, you must forget about it.
Two.
“Here we go, get out.”
I was woken up by the sound of the sound of the white-haired old man.
It’s a very small village with three big words on its head.
Lonely village.
3
They say that the people eat for the day, and that man may not entertain, nor go out.
But if you don’t eat, you’ll starve.
My name is LEE Chang-sheng, and my grandfather was a chef, and he opened three wine houses at the best of times, and then I left a small restaurant in my hands.
Just this morning, a girl named Wang Qi came to the shop and said that she was going to offer her grandmother a banquet and asked me to cook for three days in the village for $10,000.
I don’t have much of a problem with a dragon.
I was going to call for some help to prepare the food, but Wang said I didn’t have to, as long as I was cooking, and I didn’t have to worry about the rest.
I just got into Wang’s car and she didn’t say where she was going, just headed west.
About two hours ago, I got sleepy and had this weird dream.
“No single village, if seen, immediately turn back. I’m sorry.
The old man in the dream said there was no single village, but it was right in front of me.
We said: “Where is this?” I’m sorry.
Wang Qi said, “I’ll take you to your place of residence, start cooking at 19 o’clock, burn whatever you want, by 20 o’clock. We have a few rules here, and I hope you will abide by them, and if you do, I’ll deduct money from your pay. I’m sorry.
It’s the rules. My brows have to wrinkle.
“There are no white men in the village alone. I’m sorry.
If you see someone in white, go to the village immediately and beat someone else, he will help you.
“The villagers do not love the door. I’m sorry.
Whoever knocks on the door, don’t open the door after 22. Don’t answer any questions.
“If you don’t see the knocker, go and get him, he’ll help you. I’m sorry.
“On dolls. I’m sorry.
There are many dolls in the village, and if they are found, they should be taken to the temple in the north.
3
Wang Qian’s rules are not complicated, but they sound weird.
The last one, in particular, is exactly the opposite of what I heard in my dream.
“Have you listened? I’m sorry.
Wang Qi suddenly shot me.
And I turned back, and noded, and said, “Beware, I will not transgress.” I’m sorry.
Wang Xian Noded at me, so he took me into the village.
There were old people all along the way, and there was no young people, and they looked at me a little bit strange, as if they were looking at something, and they saw me with a creep.
Soon Wang Qian took me to a big house.
The house is supposed to be a late-literate building, which looks like it for a number of years, perhaps because of frequent cleaning, and it is very clean and can’t even see a leaf falling.
Wang Jing took me to the room to the west, and she said, “You’re staying here for three days, the kitchen is on the east side, the food is ready, the meal is ready at 20 o’clock, don’t forget. I’m sorry.
When Wang Qi left, I took a good look at the room, the old-fashioned redwood bed, the table of yellow pears, which alone were worth a lot of money.
I’ve been in the car for a day and I’m a little tired and I’m lying in bed while I still have a little time.
Turn on the phone. I just searched the village.
The information from the village alone was not found, but it gave me the information to lose my head.
When the door was opened in early July, it closed on 30 July.
It says that throughout July, the gates of hell in the palace will be open, and the hungry spirits in hell will be able to walk out of the 18th floor of hell and enjoy the fragrance of fire and food in the world, so July is called the Moon.
This month, July.
It’s so bad to see this in broad daylight.
I put my phone down, I was just gonna lie down, and there was an old man at the door, probably in his 60s.
The old man looked at me and said, “You’re the cook I hired. I’m from the village. My last name is Chung. I live south of the yard. I have a few rules to tell you before I cook. I’m sorry.
Rules again, how so many rules.
“The villagers will not ask. I’m sorry.
Villagers in isolated villages are easy to eat and no demands will be made.
If so, please refuse.
“Don’t trust people in red. I’m sorry.
Villagers do not wear red clothes and do not believe if someone is wearing red, whatever she says.
“On dolls. I’m sorry.
Puppets don’t eat. If you see a doll eating, ignore it.
4
It’s 19 o’clock.
I came to the kitchen to cook, and I found that there was so little food available, basically vegetables, and the only pickle was fish.
Since Mr. Zhong said the villagers didn’t choose, I’m going to burn some regular food.
Tofu, mushrooms, fried fish head.
It’s a little simple, but it’s not my fault. It’s really too little food.
I could actually cook a dish, that’s a screwdriver.
My grandfather made a screwdriver. That was the best.
I didn’t make it as good as Grandpa did, but I had a seven, seven, eight, but I didn’t plan on doing it because I remember the old man in my dream.
It’s not even 20 o’clock and I’m ready.
Wang Jing and I took the dishes to the table and suggested that I sit with her at the main table.
When I came to the table, I found that all the old people were sitting there with no face and sitting in their seats like waiting for instructions.
We said, “Miss Wang, what is the matter with the elderly, and there are no young people in your village?” I’m sorry.
Wang Qi said, “Just call me Zhu Zhu Zhu, we are the only young people in the village, and the rest of us are going out to work. It’s quiet, but it’s like the flower world outside.” I’m sorry.
I nod to understand.
People are really weird animals.
Young people like to run to big cities, and when they get older, they like to go back to the quiet countryside.
At that point, the bells were ringing in the yard.
Twenty o’clock.
Wang Qian looked around and said, “It’s Grandma’s birthday, and I’m glad you’re here. On behalf of Grandma, thank you. Let’s eat. It’s bad if it’s cold. I’m sorry.
Wang Qian’s grandmother is an old lady sitting across from me.
It’s probably 80 or 90 years old, white hair, but it looks good, but it’s a little weird.
Instead of bringing up a bowl of chopsticks to eat, she sucked it through her nose.
Not just Grandma, but all the other old people.
Everyone’s sucking through their noses.
I can’t help but look at the Queen next door.
We said, ‘What is the matter with them that they do not eat? They suck.’ I’m sorry.
Wang Qi picks up a bite of food, takes a bite, his eyebrow wrinkles.
She said, “Li Chang-sheng, you are not a good cook. It’s too bad for you. No wonder the old man doesn’t eat it. You can’t keep it. I’m sorry.
I admit I’m not doing very well, but I can’t even eat.
I was just about to rebut it, and my grandmother suddenly looked at me and made a chilling sound.
“You know how to make a screwdriver, young man? I’m sorry.
5
I’ll make a screwdriver, but I won’t admit it.
It’s not just the old man’s words, it’s more because the atmosphere is so weird.
Seven or eight old ladies staring at me with no look on their face, not even any extra action, as if time had stopped on them.
Especially Grandma Wong.
I looked up in my eyes and looked at the look on my face.
So We shook our heads and said: “I will not make snails. That is a Guangxi character. My home is Jiangsu.” I’m sorry.
I’m obviously disappointed to hear that I’m not making a screwdriver.
“Ooh, he said he wouldn’t. I’m sorry.
Wang Qi was in a hurry, and she said, “Li Chang-sheng, I heard that your house is delicious, or else I won’t come to you, and you won’t pretend otherwise. I’m sorry.
And I went on and I explained, “My grandfather will, I’m too heavy for the poach, so I didn’t learn.” I’m sorry.
Wang’s face changed slightly, and she continued to ask: “It’s too late, everyone is going back to rest. Give him the formula of his home and let him try it tomorrow.” I’m sorry.
The voice had just fallen, and the other elderly had stood up and not returned to the door of the house.
And when everyone left, Wang Qi looked at me and said, “Li Chang-sung, I’ll give you the formula of the screwdrivers that I have at home in the morning, and you try to make one. I’m sorry.
I said, “Why do you have to make a screwdriver?” I’m sorry.
“Don’t ask, just do it. I’ll give you another $10,000 if Grandma’s satisfied. I’m sorry.
When I heard about the extra money, I got the spirit.
My hotel is so small, so tired that I can’t make any money without cutting off my employees’ salaries, and now I can make $10,000 more with one bowl of snail powder.
So We nodded in a place of calm, saying, “Okay, then let me try, and by the way, can I walk in the village?” I’m sorry.
Wang Qi looked at the phone and said, “Yes, but we have to go back to the room by 22. I’m sorry.
After that, Wang Qian went to the north room.
I looked at the phone, 21 o’clock, and I could walk for an hour.
Six.
The village alone is a strange place.
There are not many houses, but all homes are lit.
Although the rest were elderly, they were far more noisy than young people and heard songs.
The old man’s voice is good. It sounds like a Song.
When I was curious, I walked over.
There’s an old lady sitting in the yard, with her back on me, listening to an old man.
The master saw me and said nothing, but suggested I find a seat.
There was room next to the old lady, and I sat next to her.
I said, “Grandma, what kind of music is he singing? That’s nice. I’m sorry.
The old lady didn’t react. She didn’t move.
I’m afraid the old lady didn’t hear me and said it again, but the old lady still hasn’t reacted.
I frowned and looked at the old lady.
Look at this. The spirit is going to fly.
This is no old lady. It’s a doll.
The dolls are real, almost the same as the real ones, except for the absence of an expression.
Suddenly, I thought of the rules of the dream old man and the king.
One makes me burn immediately.
The one who asked me to send the doll to the temple.
I’m still trying to figure it out.
He turned straight towards me, staring at me with his eyes. He said, “You young man, you are the new cook and you have heard the song. Will you take her to the temple?” I’m sorry.
I swallowed a sip and said, “My lord, I’m afraid I won’t be able to send it by myself.” I’m sorry.
“What doll? I’m sorry.
When I heard the old man, I looked back and looked up.
It was supposed to be a doll’s old lady, but at this point it turned into a living person, but it was still faceless.
The old lady looked at me and said, “Young man, please. I’m sorry.
I rubbed my eyes, with an incredible look.
It just happened to be a doll.
Since I came to the village, I’ve been feeling a little drowsy.
I didn’t mean to send them, but the two old men were staring at me, and I noded and said, “Well, I’ll send her over.” I’m sorry.
7
The Zong Temple is just north, one kilometre from the Boss’s house.
It’s not far, but it’s not as good as I thought.
The old lady didn’t know if she was able to walk, but she walked very slowly.
Halfway, she suddenly stopped.
She said, “You young man, you’re the village cook, can you cook for me tomorrow? I want a duck blood fan. I’m too old to eat this. I’m sorry.
Duck blood fans are good, and there’s food in the kitchen.
I was just about to say yes, but suddenly I think of the rules that old Zhong said.
He said that the villagers were easy to ask.
If requested, she was denied.
I don’t know why, but old Zhong didn’t have to blame me, so I categorically refused to say, “I’m sorry, I won’t be a duck blood fan, I’ll try to make a screwdriver for you tomorrow.” I’m sorry.
When I was finished, the old lady suddenly grabbed my shoulder and cried out: “A duck blood fan, I want a duck blood fan, you’ll do it, you’ll do it.” I’m sorry.
And when we looked at the old woman, lo, she was mad, and We pushed her away, and We said: Grandma, are you not from the village? I’m sorry.
Who knows how hard I haven’t done it yet, and the old lady backs seven or eight steps, one of them falling on the ground.
I was scared of the old lady.
I was just trying to walk over and help her, but I was scared by the scene.
The old lady, who now became a doll, fell apart and even her head fell apart.
Look at the scene, I’ve got goose bumps all over me.
I’m sure I’m not mistaken, it’s a doll.
What the fuck is going on?
Not until I calmed down.
I got scared and turned around and looked at the past.
A man in a white robe came and looked pale and faceless as a ghost.
He walked all the way to me, and said, “How did you get in here?” I’m sorry.
8
The white man gives me a gruesome feeling that the sound is as cold as the sound of an 18-storey hell.
He just looked at me and gave me the feeling of tremors.
Wang Qi’s rules state that there are no white men in the village alone.
If you see it, go and hit someone else immediately, he’ll help me.
I did not answer the question of the white man, but moved back two steps and asked him, “Who are you? I’m sorry.
And the white man did not move, pointing to the ground, saying, “Tell me, is it a doll or an old woman on the ground?” I’m sorry.
When I hear the white robe, I’m cold.
I took a subconscious look at the ground, and I’m still a broken doll, but I dare not answer.
When the white man kept asking questions, I turned around and went in the direction of the house.
But who knows I haven’t come a few steps, and suddenly my feet are soft, and the whole man falls down.
Just right next to the doll’s head.
The big head is staring at me, and the mouth is even showing a very strange smile.
What is worse is that the white man came to me again, staring at me, “Is it a doll or an old lady on the ground?” I’m sorry.
“A doll, a doll. I’m sorry.
I don’t care. I can only say what I see.
And the white man did not speak, nor did he move any further, but said: “If it is a doll, then burn it.” I’m sorry.
I don’t know what the white man means, and I asked him, “You want me to burn the doll?” I’m sorry.
The white man did not return to me, and said, “This is not where you should be, and you can leave the village by 22, but be careful of the rules, otherwise you may never get out. I’m sorry.
“There is a grandma at the village entrance. I’m sorry.
Grandma’s a good man, has a good temper and patience.
She’ll buy you soup and do what she says you can get out of here.
“On time. I’m sorry.
It’s five minutes faster than you can see.
“The monster in the village. I’m sorry.
After 22, there will be a terrible monster in the village.
They mimic people’s voices and looks, but they believe in blue monsters.
“On screwdriver. I’m sorry.
Scrambled powder stinks. The mayor is upset. He doesn’t like the smell.
9
The white man is gone.
I looked at the time and it was 21:40.
According to the white man, I can get out of here by burning the dolls and then getting to the gate by 22.
Honestly, I’ve kind of wanted to go. It’s really weird here.
It’s good to make money, but it’s only gonna cost 20 grand.
Make up my mind, I pull out a lighter out of my pocket, and I’ll be careful where the doll lady’s clothes are.
Less than three minutes of work, the dolls were set on fire all over their bodies and turned into flames.
It was at that point that the old lady’s head came out of nowhere, and she made the sound of mourning, which was so sad.
I took a close look at what was still a doll and became a living old lady.
I got scared by this scene and ran away.
I didn’t even go back to the house. I ran all the way to the village’s card shop.
I’m sure there’s a strange mother-in-law sitting next to the card shop.
Grandma had a stand, a bowl on the table, a pot of tea and music that she could not understand.
I don’t have to stop from here to outside the village. I’d rather just run through it and go outside.
Make up my mind, I’m going around my mother-in-law, and I’m going outside the village.
At first I was afraid that she would stop me, but she didn’t move, just sitting still.
I didn’t look back, I went all the way.
It’s been about 10 minutes, and I feel like I should have run away, and it just stopped and breathed.
I look up, I look at the spot, and I get cold sweat.
And the shop in the village of the orphan, and the mother-in-law who sat by it.
Seeing this scene, I suddenly realized I might not be able to get out.
I had no choice but to have the courage to go to my mother-in-law.
I said, “Bama, it’s not 22 o’clock yet, how can I leave the village?” I’m sorry.
She smiled and said, “You young man, why are you running? Does she look scary? I’m sorry.
And I shook my head and said, “No, I was just afraid. I’m sorry.
And she said, “This is not where you should be now, because it’s easy to get out, and you can go out if you drink my tea and sleep. I’m sorry.
After that, Grandma poured me a bowl of tea.
The tea looks dark and smells of acid.
“Drink, young man. Just drink. I promise you’ll get out of here. I’m sorry.
I’ve taken the bowl and I’ll be a little hesitant.
I said, “Grandma, did I really get out of this tea bowl?” I’m sorry.
The mother-in-law was clearly impatient, and her face was swollen when she hit the table.
She looked at me and said, “Where are you going with all these questions?” I’m sorry.
Something’s wrong. Something’s wrong.
In the white man’s rules, she said she was a good man, had a good temper and was patient.
Such a person could never be like this.
Suddenly, I recall another rule of the white man.
I took a look at the phone, and it was 21:58.
10
I blew it myself.
It’s five minutes faster than the actual time.
In other words, the mother-in-law I saw for the first time on my way out.
The mother-in-law has been imitated by monsters.
I’m still scrutinizing, but my mother-in-law’s face is getting worse, and she comes to me, staring at her eyes, and she says, “Why don’t you drink it? Why don’t you drink it? I won’t lie to you. I’m sorry.
“I don’t know if I’m lying, but I won’t drink this tea. I’m sorry.
There was no hesitation. I threw tea at her.
My mother-in-law was so cold and I threw a black smoke all over her body, and her mouth was all the more strange.
When my mother-in-law responds, I pull my legs and run in the direction of the house.
In less than 10 minutes, I stepped into the house and then went back to my room.
Look at the light in the room. I’m at peace.
Calm down, I remember very carefully.
Whatever it is I’m dealing with, it doesn’t look like people.
It’s long before dawn, and I thought about it, and I decided to call the police, and I want to get the hell out of here.
Soon, the call came through.
We said: ‘Hello, I was deceived into the village, and I am trapped in it. Can I send someone to save me?’ I’m sorry.
“Hello, sir. Could you give us a detailed address? We can’t find this place in the village. I’m sorry.
There is no single village, there is no single village.
I tried to recall Wang Qian’s route, and I said, “I remember going west from the city of Annan, about two to three hours’ drive, where there was a very broken village of late-cleaning buildings, and the shop at the village’s head had written a single village. I’m sorry.
“Yes, sir, please keep your cell phone open. We’ll get someone to check it out as soon as possible. I’m sorry.
The phone was hung up soon, but I was still a little upset.
After all, I couldn’t get out of here. I was afraid they wouldn’t get in here if the police found me.
It was then that there was suddenly a clear footsteps outside the door.
Soon someone knocked on the door.
“Li Changsheng, have you slept? I’m Wang Qi. I’m sorry.
When I heard it was Wang Qi, I was so busy, I was just about to open the door, but I remembered the rules of Wang Qi.
“The villagers do not love the door. I’m sorry.
Whoever knocks on the door, don’t open the door after 22. Don’t answer any questions.
It should include her.
I did not respond, but I watched the door with vigilance, and as soon as things went wrong, I ran to find someone else.
And when I saw it from the outside, I said, “Why didn’t you open the door and I won’t eat you? I came to deliver you a recipe.” I’m sorry.
Eleven.
Wang Qian said he was going to send me the recipe, but it’s tomorrow morning.
I’d like to keep in mind the words of Wang Qian, and I didn’t open the door or respond.
Boom, boom, boom.
The knocks outside the door remained constant and were increasingly frequent.
It’s loud and it’s breaking my head.
“Open the door, open the door, I know you’re in there. I’m sorry.
“Open the door, open the door, why are you silent? I’m sorry.
I don’t know what’s out there, but I know it’s definitely not Wang Yi.
The knock lasted about ten minutes and finally stopped.
Looks like something’s gone outside the door.
I’m afraid to ease my guard and get to the window.
Through the window, quiet outside, nothing.
And I cried long and was about to turn around, but I heard a banging loudly, and a shadow slammed into the window, and made the sound of my skin numbing.
“Open the door, open the door, I know you’re in there. I’m sorry.
“Open the door, open the door, why are you silent? I’m sorry.
I took a close look at it. It’s a parrot with a red blood.
It’s true that parrots speak, but I’ve seen them for the first time.
The parrot struck the glass over and over again until the glass was full of dark liquids and did not mean to stop.
As the parrot continues to impact, the glass starts to crack, and it may not last long.
I’m thinking of the rules of the king, and if I see the knocker, I’ll go and beat him.
When I looked at the glass, I broke, I breathed, and then I opened the door and ran out.
I ran all the way to the south yard.
And before I ran, the parrot came after me.
“The door is open, the door is open. I’m sorry.
“Come on, come on. I’m sorry.
Soon, more and more shadows appear in the night sky.
It’s all parrots.
These parrots were born like a hungry ghost, and they came at me like I was a delicious meal.
They’re fast, and they’re keeping me surrounded.
They kept pecking at me, and soon they pecked me, and I even felt they were sucking my blood.
Good thing old Zhong’s south yard is right in front of me, and I did everything in my power to go over and knock on the door.
The door opened.
The old man had a broom in his hand, and he just waved it softly, and the parrots were all out of hand.
He looked at me and said, “Come in. I’m sorry.
But I’m a little afraid to go in.
Old Zhong, wearing a red coat.
12
I’m still in Mr. Chung’s room.
It’s safer than the parrot out there who doesn’t know anything.
He poured me a glass of water, and he said, “Don’t worry, I’m safe here. What’s the matter with you? Wang Qian didn’t tell you, after 22, no one knocks on the door. I’m sorry.
I shook my head and said, “She did, but I saw the parrot outside the window. I’m sorry.
“What else did you see tonight?” I’m sorry.
I went over the white man, and I said, “Mr. Chung, who is this white man and what is this place? Why can’t I get out? I’m sorry.
When he looked at me, he said, “Li Changsheng, call me Old Chung. Do you know what causes and consequences are?” I’m sorry.
“Block, I don’t believe this. I’m sorry.
He took tea and took a sip of it, and said, “You can enter the village alone, it’s the fruit, but why do you come in here is the reason you need to find out? This is not where anyone can come in. I’m sorry.
Honestly, I don’t understand.
And I said, “Block, I want to go home, can you tell me how to leave?” I’m sorry.
The clock looked at me and said, “There is a way to do it, lest you do it.” I’m sorry.
“What way?”
Old JUNG gave me another rule.
“On the village chief. I’m sorry.
The village chief loves to eat snail powder.
If he could make a screwdriver that satisfied him, he’d do anything you wanted.
13
I didn’t sleep all night. I sat in the old man’s chair all night.
At dawn, I said hello to Mr. Chung, and I was going to go back to my room to make up my mind.
Whoever knew the front foot had just walked into the door and saw Wang Qi already sitting in the room.
She stood up and walked all the way to me and said, “Did you open the door last night?” I’m sorry.
And I struck a man who owed him, saying, “There was an accident, and I did not mean it. I’m sorry.
Instead of asking, Wang lost a recipe to me, she said, “The last dish is a screwdriver. You do it today, and I can raise money if I can make it to Grandma’s satisfaction. I’m sorry.
Frankly, money isn’t money. I don’t care. I want to go home.
We said, ‘When you tell me the truth, will I not return?’ I’m sorry.
The king shook his head and said, “No, is it someone who told you something? I have promised you three days, whether you can do it or not, and I will take you home the morning after tomorrow.” I’m sorry.
That’s all I can say.
I asked her, “Where does the village chief live?” I’m sorry.
I asked him that question, but he wouldn’t tell me, just let me ask myself.
Wang Qian heard that, with his brow frown frown, she said, “The village chief does not come every day. He will live in the temple when he comes, but he has a bad temper. You better not mess with him. I’m sorry.
After that, the king won’t return.
When she got far away, I opened the recipe and flipped a few pages, and I was astonished.
It’s almost exactly the same recipe my grandfather sent me.
My grandfather said that his family had opened a liquor store in the country and had to move to the city of Annan and reopened a small hotel because of the military chaos.
My dad didn’t like cooking when he was a kid, so Grandpa focused on me. He used the same recipe as I’m looking at right now, but there was a page missing from my home’s last recipe for snail powder.
Grandpa said that page was not important, it didn’t affect taste.
I was so busy turning to the end, and the missing page was so complete.
The ingredients, practices, and how to keep a strong taste are all the ingredients needed for a screwdriver.
It’s just this, and I’m a little surprised.
It’s supposed to be the original recipe, and Grandpa probably has it.
Did Grandpa ever steal the royal recipe?
Wang Qing came to me this time to see if I was from Grandpa.
When I thought of it, I put the recipe together, and I couldn’t sleep, so I decided to go to the village.
Soon, I came by the door of the grand old man who sang last night.
It’s 8:00 in the morning, the door is open.
I was thinking about last night, and I yelled, and I walked straight in.
The courtyard was quiet and silent.
I went all the way to the living room, and the old man sat at the table with his back against me and seemed to be eating breakfast.
I was so busy and I was like, “My lord, I came to you last night, and you asked me to send the old lady who was listening, remember? I’m sorry.
He didn’t react. He kept the chopstick.
When I saw this scene, I twitched in my heart, looked at my head, and I was in a cold sweat.
He’s a doll.
14
Puppets don’t eat. If you see a doll, ignore it.
It’s old Zhong’s rule.
I didn’t stop and rushed out.
What the hell was that? Last night was a human old man who turned into a doll in broad daylight.
I think of it here, I look at the houses not far away, and suddenly I feel like I’m in the middle of something.
There’s no hesitation, I’ve got to go.
The door was pushed, as quietly as it was silent.
Two elderly people sitting in the living room, carrying a bowl of chopsticks, seemed to be eating breakfast.
It’s not just this family. I ran a few more homes.
With no exception, all homes are dolls who are eating, and they don’t have any expression, even in broad daylight.
I know these things aren’t human, even if they’re slow.
I’m going back to the house and I’m going to ask Wang Qian.
I didn’t think Wang Qi would find her. I saw her.
Don’t look at Grandma Wang at her age, but she’s got a good spirit.
She turned her back to me and sat in front of the yard, with a knife in her right hand, and a wood in her left hand.
I went over there and whispered to her, “Grandma, have you seen Zen? I’m sorry.
Grandma Wang heard the sound, slowly turning around, and there was no blood in the pale face.
I’m even more frightened that she’s holding her left hand and she’s a half-dove.
She said, “You like dolls, young people? I’m sorry.
I don’t like dolls. I’m scared to death.
If I’m not mistaken, I’m afraid Grandma Wang did all the dolls in the village.
And I swallowed a sip and shook my head, and said: Grandma, I do not like dolls, nor do I understand. I’m sorry.
Grandma Wang turned her back and said, “Puppets are better than men, and when you need them most, only they will be with you and will never leave you.” I’m sorry.
Grandma Wang said to keep carving.
I had the guts to walk over and take a closer look at that doll.
I see. She’s carving for the king.
We said, “Grandma Wang, you did all the dolls in the village.” I’m sorry.
Then she said, “You young man, don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you. I’m too old to live long. I just want to taste the same snail again in my lifetime.” I’m sorry.
Granny Wang’s voice sounds a little down and seems to be thinking of something sad.
And I said, “Grandma, don’t worry, I’ll do my best. I’m sorry.
15
It’s 19 o’clock.
I’ll be in the kitchen on time, ready to make a screwdriver.
The old man in his dreams told me not to admit that he could make a screwdriver, but this is the recipe Wang gave me. I studied as she asked, and I didn’t admit it.
Technically, the screwdriver in the recipe is quite different from the screwdriver we’re eating.
The most important difference is taste.
If we do what we do in the recipe, the bottom of the soup is very light, and the soul of the screwdriver is lost.
It doesn’t taste like that.
But I can’t deal with that. I’ll do it now.
Less than 20 o’clock, I made a screwdriver.
He came in and looked at it, and she wrinkled her eyebrow. She said, “You’re a screwdriver. Why do you have a fragrance? I’m afraid it’s fake. I’m sorry.
I shrugged my shoulder, and I said, “You have a recipe, haven’t you ever done it before? That’s it. I’m sorry.
For a moment, when the King’s eyes were a little red, she shook her head and said, “Never before, Grandma had only recently thought of having someone to make a screwdriver, and she probably had less time. I’m sorry.
I understand Wang Qian’s point, but I can’t turn my head.
Soon, we’ll get the screwdrivers up.
The table is still full of old people, pale and with a bit of an expression.
Grandma only smelled it, and suddenly she showed disappointment, and she said, “How could it be that it doesn’t smell like this? He’s not doing it right. He’s not doing it right. I’m sorry.
The others smelled, also shook their heads, and they seemed to indicate that they were not.
I couldn’t help but say, “Grandma, I made it in the recipe, and that’s what it tastes like. I’m sorry.
Grandma Wang didn’t talk to me, but stood up and walked towards the backyard.
Other elderly people also rose up and left their homes one by one.
I’m the only one left in the big yard.
I said, “I’m sorry, I seem to have screwed up.” I’m sorry.
Wang Qi looked at me and hesitated to say, “Li Chang-sheng, let me tell you the story of Grandma. Perhaps you will understand why she is so determined to eat snails.” I’m sorry.
16
Wang Qian’s story is not long, but very touching.
In the spring of 1937, Grandma Wang, 18 years old, met a boy named Kizuki.
Grandma Wang is the daughter of a large local family who owns a wine house.
They were already engaged, and the sudden war broke everything.
The war engulfed the entire country, and she agreed to wait for him at home.
The journey of Yuzuki-sama was for decades, and Grandma Wang, who had grown up from a young girl, did not wait for him.
However, she still remembers her initial promise that she will remain here in fear of the day when she will return to her family.
All the young people in the village left behind were the elderly.
When the elderly left one by one, Grandma Wang began carving dolls.
Until today, only Grandma Wang was left in the village.
Grandma Wang, remembering the day she left, made her a special bowl of screwdrivers, saying that he had made special improvements and that he would continue to open a wine building when he returned from the war.
When Wang Qi had finished, his eyes were already red.
Having listened to this story, I felt so much in my heart that I said, “That means that Grandma Wang is over a hundred years old and that she feels like she’s running out of time, so she particularly wants to taste the snails that she made. I’m sorry.
Wang Qi noded and said, “Well, that’s why I found you. I heard that your house tastes special, unlike others, but I didn’t think you would do it.” I’m sorry.
I even thought my grandfather was moonshine.
But according to what I know about Grandpa, he’s not in the army. More importantly, my grandfather’s name is Li Sheng.
We said: What then is the matter with this place? I’m sorry.
Wang Qian looked at me very seriously and said, “I’ll send you home after tomorrow, and I have a last rule, and I hope you will remember it with all your heart. I’m sorry.
“On the outside people. I’m sorry.
Don’t try to find out the secrets of people who don’t belong here.
Because once the truth is found, it stays forever.
17
I was dreaming again. I was still an old man who couldn’t see.
The old man seemed a little angry, pointing at me, saying, “What I told you, don’t come to the village alone, don’t make a screwdriver. Why didn’t you hear anything?” I’m sorry.
I tried to see the old man, and I walked towards him.
We said, ‘Why did you not let me come to the village alone? Why did you let me say that I would not make screws? Do you want to warn me, or are you afraid of something?’ I’m sorry.
And the old man was clearly in a trance, and he said, “What am I afraid of? I’m doing it for your own good. Follow my advice. You don’t do anything tomorrow. I’m sorry.
Listen to the old man. I’ll go for it.
How did he know?
Thinking about it, I looked at the old man.
He was wearing a gray old robe with shoes on his feet, which resembled my grandfather’s.
My grandfather didn’t marry him, he adopted my father in his late years, but he was in bad health and left when I was in junior high, and I remember he was wearing this dress.
Grandpa?
I made an exploratory call.
It’s true that the old man started to cry, and he started to look real.
It’s really my grandfather.
It was a dream, but I was excited to see Grandpa, and I ran to hold him.
“Grandpa, I miss you so much. I’m sorry.
“Dear grandson, Grandpa wants you too. Listen to Grandpa. Don’t do anything tomorrow. I’m sorry.
The more Grandpa said that, the more strange I felt.
I said, “Grandpa, you’re not going to do anything wrong. What’s the matter with you? You’re not going to be a fool, are you? Did you steal our recipe from Grandma Wang? I’m sorry.
And he stinged me, and he laughed, and said, “That’s the recipe from our ancestors. I made her write it up, or I was afraid of losing it.” I’m sorry.
I was shocked to hear Grandpa confess his identity.
We said, “Grandpa, you are a real moon-scientist. Then why didn’t you come back to Grandma Wang?” I’m sorry.
“Hey, I didn’t have a face. I told her to go to the army, but when I went to war and saw one of my comrades die in front of me, I got scared and became a disgraceful deserter, and then I got caught and sent to work. I’m sorry.
“I was rescued, and I tried to find her, but I didn’t know how to talk, but I had to open a small restaurant in town, change my name and adopt your father. I’m sorry.
I don’t really know how to comment about the old man.
I can only say, “Grandpa, don’t you want me to come because Grandma Wang knows the truth.” I’m sorry.
“You don’t know her. If she knows you’re my grandson, I don’t know what she’s gonna do, but I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have to hide from her. I’m sorry.
And I said, “Grandpa, since you can go into my dream, can you go into Wang’s grandmother’s dream and tell her the truth, after all these years she’s been waiting for you. I’m sorry.
“I can’t do it, just take Grandpa’s advice and leave tomorrow. She’ll give you a bowl of tea at the village head. Just drink it and you’ll forget about these days, remember, remember. I’m sorry.
Words just fell, and suddenly there was a rush to ring.
I took a look at my phone from my dream.
A strange phone call.
18
“Hello. Is this Mr. Lee? I’m sorry.
I replied, “Yes, I’m Lee Changsheng, and you are?” I’m sorry.
“We were in the police station, you told the police that you had been tricked into the village, we did not find the village, following your lead. We asked the locals, but there was a village that had been abandoned for many years. I’m sorry.
For years?
My current position is absolutely impossible in a deserted village, at least not too old for homes and houses.
I thought to myself, “Hey, comrade police, have you seen a very old house on the side of the village? I’m sorry.
“As if you have seen, as we know, a major fire in the village more than a decade ago, the whole village was burned down and later two burned bodies were excavated in the village, can you give us a specific location, or can you send us a message from me? I’m sorry.
When I heard the police, I was all alone.
I did not answer the police questions, but I hung up.
I suddenly understood Wang Qian’s words. I don’t belong here. I shouldn’t be looking into the secrets.
19
In the morning of the next day, there was a rush to knock.
The door was opened, and Mr. Chung was in a blue dress, and he stood by the door with his face on.
As soon as he saw me, he said, “Li Chang-sheng, the village chief has returned and you are not going anywhere today, so stay in the house, especially with no screwdriver, until early in the morning when Wang will send you away.” I’m sorry.
I didn’t respond, but I looked at the old man.
We said, “Did you wear a red coat when I came to you the night before yesterday?” I’m sorry.
When he heard that, he said, “Did I say something to you?” I’m sorry.
Apparently, Mr. Chung doesn’t seem to remember the night before yesterday.
I had no choice but to shake my head and say, “No, it’s just that I don’t want to go anywhere, that it’s safe in your house.” I’m sorry.
“Remember the rules I gave you, and be careful.” I’m sorry.
After that, Mr. Chung turned around and left.
I’m standing at the door, and I keep thinking.
Old Zhong rules I remember.
Don’t trust people in red, no matter what he says.
The old man in the red shirt said only one thing, and the village chief was very fond of snail powder, and if he could make it to his satisfaction, he would do whatever I wanted.
But the white man said the same thing, and the village chief hates snails.
I really can’t tell who’s real or who’s fake.
But I don’t care. I just want to go home now.
Grandpa’s right. As long as I don’t do anything, Wang will send me home after tonight.
20
It’s 19 o’clock.
I made some simple meals, like before.
At the table, it is clear that the mood of the elderly is a bit low, and there is no interest even in smelling.
In the end, it was the king who broke the silence.
She said, “Don’t be like this. Today is Grandma’s last day, and you can tell Grandma what you want to say in your hearts. There is no chance after this.” I’m sorry.
I was surprised I thought Grandma Wang would last a few days, but tonight was the last night.
Old men around them look up, even if they look pale, and they can still see their eyes.
Nobody talks, everything is in the eyes.
And she lamented, and said, “The time has come, but I did not wait for him, nor did I eat what I wanted, and I am sorry for you, and I will return to you if I have to live and owe you.” I’m sorry.
The atmosphere was a little sad, and Wang Qi was all the more red.
Looking at the scene, remembering what Grandpa did, my heart was like a breath of pain.
And we hesitated for a long time, and We made a determination under the ground, and We said, “Ambassah Wang, wait, I will make you another bowl of screwdriver.” I’m sorry.
She shook her head and said, “Thank you, young people. Don’t bother. You’re not doing the right thing. I’m sorry.
And I said: “Grandma Wang, wait for me, I will change my course.” I’m sorry.
After that, I ran back to the kitchen in a hurry until Grandma Wong responded.
I can’t take care of all the old people’s business today.
As I was busy, a shadow appeared at the door.
It’s Mr. Chung. He’s a little ugly.
“Li Chang-sheng, what did I tell you, I told you to stay put and don’t make snails, why didn’t you listen? I’m sorry.
And I looked back and said, “You told me that I had come here to find cause, and now I have found it, and I have to do what I should do.” “You know what happens if you bring the village chief, and there’s no living in the village. That’s the rule. Wang Qi broke the rule, and I broke the rule. I’m sorry.
I said, “I know, but you also said that the village chief likes to eat snail powder, and if I could make the snail powder that he likes, he would meet any of my demands, so are you lying?” I’m sorry.
Old Zhong heard that, and there was a bit of talk.
It took him half a day to say, “I’ll help you. If the village chief comes, listen to me.” I’m sorry.
21
The screwdriver is ready.
I’m using a recipe that Grandpa has improved, and the smell is too strong for the old man.
It doesn’t actually stink, it just stings.
I’ve come to the table with a screwdriver, and the old man in this room has turned his back, and he’s not even interested.
Only Grandma Wang, seems to have more expectations.
She said, “It’s kind of like it, but I just don’t know how it tastes. I’m sorry.
She took a snail, tasted it shallowly and cried like rain.
“Yes, it’s that. It’s that. I’ve been waiting for decades and I’ve finally tasted it again. I’m sorry.
There’s no hesitation. Grandma Wang is eating.
Soon, a bowl of screwdrivers was wiped out.
“You young man, who did you learn this from? I’m sorry.
It’s time to show off.
I took a breath and said to Grandma Wang, “My grandfather taught me his name, Li Sheng, but he also had a name, as if it were Kizuki-sama, and his home was a winehouse. I’m sorry.
The sound of banging and the bowl fell apart.
She shuddered and looked at me with a shocking face and said, “What are you talking about? I’m sorry.
I noded my head. I told him everything.
My grandmother, who heard all the tears, shook her head and said, “Why should I blame you for being so confused? I’m sorry.
I knew Grandpa was wrong looking at her like she was sad.
I’d love to have Grandpa meet Grandma Wong, but I don’t know what to do.
I gently pulled Wang Yi and told my grandfather about my dream.
Wang’s eyebrow was locked, and he said, “It’s hard. Your grandfather can’t get into this place, only the village chief can do it. I’m sorry.
Again, the village chief, who is he?
Old Zhong was afraid of him and the white man was afraid of him, even if Wang Zheng mentioned him, he would not notice the fear.
Looking back at what happened these days, I had a clue in my heart, and I said, “What do you mean, the village chief?”
Waiting for me to say it, Wang Qi kept my mouth shut and said, “If you want to go out alive, pretend you don’t know anything. I’m sorry.
The two of us are still talking, and there’s a heavy footsteps coming out the door.
Every time the footsteps sound, the ground is slightly shaken.
The old men around him looked pale and fell down on their knees, and even Grandma stopped crying and stood by with respect.
Soon, a faceless old man came in, followed by a white man.
The white man looked at me with a gruesome look.
I know what he’s saying. I shouldn’t do this screwdriver.
Everyone is afraid to speak, waiting for the village chief to speak.
The village chief came to the middle without even looking at me, and said, “I left a few days ago, why did the mouse break in and who brought it in?” I’m sorry.
The white man was the first to kneel down and replied, “It was under the supervision of the patrol that he broke in and died. I’m sorry.
The village chief groaned, and said, “How can you not see the old clock when you dare not do this?” I’m sorry.
The voice just fell and the old clock in red came out from the east.
He went all the way to the village chief, and saluted him, and said, “The village chief, who did it to me, how to punish him, but the boy is innocent, so let me send him out.” I’m sorry.
The village chief went to me and looked at me and said, “Son, how dare you make screw powder here and make my land stink? I’m sorry.
I suddenly had an idea to look at the village chief’s face.
The white man said the village chief didn’t like snails.
But old Red Bell said the village chief likes screwdrivers and can answer any request.
Although old man Blue Bell told me not to trust a man in red, there was a great chance that he would say a false rule to protect me, so I wouldn’t make screwdrivers.
Make up my mind, I’ve decided to take a bet, kneel down and tell you why I’m a screwdriver.
We said: “I do not mean to offend you, grown-up village, but I am willing to make you a single snail, which you will never resist again. I’m sorry.
The village chief heard me, and saw a different face, and said, “If you are so mad, try it.” I’m sorry.
22
I won the bet.
The village chief does not like screwdrivers, but is not a fan of particularly heavy screwdrivers.
If you simply follow the recipe method, the smell is gone, but the taste is no better, after all, when the recipe existed, the taste was much worse.
So I’m going to combine them, not to be too heavy, to keep my taste.
Work is not hard, but I need help.
When I said I needed Wang Qing to do it, she watched the village chief with fear and received his consent, so she followed me to the kitchen.
I was busy, and I asked, “Why is it that old Zhong looks like red and blue?” I’m sorry.
Wang Qi said, “They are two different faces of the old clock. Red is the image you remember and the best help you can get from the village chief. Blue is the regular hitter, the guard of the house. The only reason I can get you out of the house is because of the blue clock. I’m sorry.
I looked back at Wang Qi and asked her: “I heard that there had been a fire here before, that it had become a village a few years ago and that the police had found two burnt bodies in the ruins. I’m sorry.
Wang Qi did not deny it, and noded, saying, “I set the fire, and Grandma was dying, but her wish was not there, so I did it at the expense of my life, so that she could wait a little longer, and then the clock pityed us and turned it into a place where the sun and the sun would cross.” I’m sorry.
I was a little shocked to hear Wang Qi, and I said, “Have you ever regretted being so young?” I’m sorry.
“There’s nothing to regret. I’m an abandoned baby, and I’ll freeze to death if Grandma didn’t pick me up. I’m sorry.
The king doesn’t want his life. It’s just for the wishes of his grandmother.
Her approach has strengthened my resolve.
23
The screwdriver is ready.
When I went out with a screwdriver, the village chief sat down at the table.
The white man and the old clock stood around, and the faces of both were somewhat strange.
And We put the snail on the table, and said, “If you are satisfied with my snail, will you give me a request?” I’m sorry.
The village chief took a glance at me and said, “You have the guts to ask me.” I’m sorry.
We said, “Because I have faith in myself. I’m sorry.
The village chief grunted, first took a sip, then a little noded, and then ate the snail powder.
I was so nervous to see his face on the snail.
It’s not just me. Wang Qi, the white man and the old clock are equally nervous.
Soon, the village chief finished all the screwdrivers.
I only saw him shoot the table so hard that he scared the hell out of me.
“It’s good. Go ahead. What do you want? I’m sorry.
When I heard the village chief, I knew that I had crossed the border and fell down on my knees and said, “Son of the village, show mercy and let my grandfather and my grandmother meet. They have too much to say.” I’m sorry.
The village chief looked at me and said, “It’s not difficult, but if you choose to let your grandfather in, your trespassing will not be spared. You must stay here forever. Are you sure? I’m sorry.
I know what it means to stay here forever.
Wang Qi was the first to object, saying, “You don’t have to do this, it’s between my grandmother and your grandfather, you don’t have to sacrifice yourself, you have to go out.” I’m sorry.
And she said, “Young people, I appreciate your kindness, and I know about your grandfather. I am satisfied, so go back. I’m sorry.
The white man and the old clock are trying to convince me I can’t do anything stupid before it’s time.
We shook our heads and looked at the village chief and said: “I have made my decision and will not regret it.” I’m sorry.
The village chief looked at me and said, “I will answer your request, old bell, and lock him up, waiting for a return.” I’m sorry.
24
I’m locked in a woodhouse.
It’s dark all around, it’s blind, and I don’t know what happened to Grandpa and Grandma Wong.
I can’t even call outside because my phone is dead.
Sit in the corner and reflect on these days.
Do I regret it?
Maybe a little.
But it’s worth a happy ending to Grandpa and Grandma Wang’s 100-year relationship.
I don’t know how long it’s been, but there’s a snapping sound out there.
The door was opened.
And Wang Qi stood at the door, and looked at me, and said, “Let’s go, old Chung says the village chief is meeting his guests, so I will take you out now. As long as we pass the village head, the village chief can’t help you.” I’m sorry.
I went out with Wang Qian, too.
On the way, I asked about Grandpa, and she said that the village chief had kept his promise and had a meeting with Grandma Wang, and that this was over.
Soon, we both came to the village head.
The mother-in-law was still sitting at the village entrance with a pot of tea on the table.
And Wang Qi looked to her mother-in-law and fell down on her knees and said: “O mother-in-law, I brought her in, and I want to send him out, so make him drink a bowl of tea, and I will take the punishment.” I’m sorry.
Grandma noded her head and poured a cup of tea and said, “Son of you, rise up and I have promised you, it will be done. It is only in your private release that the village chief will be angry.” I’m sorry.
Wang Qiang said, “I don’t care. He’s alive. That’s enough. I’m sorry.
When I heard two people, I knew it wasn’t that simple.
Once I get out, Wang Qi will be punished.
We said, “I will stay here with you until I leave.” I’m sorry.
As soon as Wang Qi heard, she said, “Li Chang-sheng, who wants you to stay with me, we are not one of the world’s people. Get out and be late.” I’m sorry.
I would also like to say a few more words, when my mother-in-law suddenly waved her hand, and my mouth spread out on my own, and then a bowl of tea was pouring in.
I don’t know how much I’ve been drinking, but I’ve been so dazed and all my memories are gone.
25
I was rescued and taken to the police station.
The police comrade looked at me and asked me what the hell was going on, who lied to me and said that I had spent three days and three nights lying under a graveyard, next to 20,000 dollars.
I can’t remember anything.
All I remember was that I was going to open a shop at home, and I didn’t remember.
I said, “Hey, comrade, I can’t remember. Can I go home? I have a headache. I’m sorry.
The police returned the money and said, “You can go back. If you remember anything, let us know. I’m sorry.
26
Three months later.
In these three months, apart from opening a shop, the most I’ve done is to go to the police and see my village.
I can’t remember why I was in the wilderness.
But I know what must have happened to me.
Early this morning, I was sitting in a shop, and there was a clear sound of footsteps.
I looked up, and I was a sweet girl.
She looked at me and smiled, and she said, “Boss, can you please cook a meal? Today is my grandfather’s birthday, and his old man has heard that you have a very good screwdriver. I’m sorry.
“Please write your name and contact, I’ll be there on time.” I’m sorry.
The girl took the pen and wrote a few big words.
“The Wang Qi, the Lonely Village. I’m sorry.
Completion – filing number YXA1GwJPB02hL34zEOmi0l02
I don’t know.
Keep your eyes on the road.
