Sister-in-law nodded repeatedly. "Okay, okay, okay. Two hours is fine too, fine..."
At that moment, sister-in-law was overjoyed and no longer as devastated as before.
Holding the Bagua Mirror, she seemed to see hope again.
But this only delayed their parting.
Brother Wang's ghost could remain for three months at most.
Once those three months passed, he might not even be able to find the way down on his own.
And if he exceeded the time limit, he would also cross the red line of the underworld's rules.
When the day of their true separation came, it was hard to say whether sister-in-law would be able to fully accept it.
Brother Wang was quite happy at that moment and continued:
"Thank you so much. I hope the time ahead will help my wife quickly accept this reality.
"And with things as they are, I have no way to entertain you.
"So please forgive me."
Brother Wang cupped his fists.
"Brother Wang, you're too polite. There's no need to entertain us. We've safely brought you home, and it's time for us to leave."
"That's right, Brother Wang. We should get going!"
"..."
Everyone cupped their fists, preparing to leave.
But sister-in-law grabbed us at once.
"Why leave? Don't go yet. Since you're here, stay for dinner. I'll make a few dishes.
"Besides, with you here, you can directly translate what Baoguo says for me.
"That way, I can talk to him a little longer.
"Listen to me. It's settled."
Seeing sister-in-law's enthusiasm, Brother Wang smiled and nodded as well.
We truly could not refuse such heartfelt hospitality, so we stayed.
For the rest of the afternoon, Pan Ling was responsible for translating Brother Wang's words in real time.
Zhang Yuchen, Mao Jing, and I helped sister-in-law buy groceries and cook.
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