Meeting the Parents

Yang Jian was forced to meet Xiong Wenwen's parents by her forceful insistence.

In his spare time, he read Xiong Wenwen's file, which stated that Xiong Wenwen became Ghost Tamer because of an accidental car accident. At the time, his parents took him on a trip, and they encountered a supernatural event along the way. As for how they encountered it and what happened, the file did not provide a detailed explanation.

Because Xiong Wenwen's father, who was involved in the incident, died, and her mother, who knew the truth, remained silent about the accident, seemingly unwilling to recall that terrible event.

As for Xiong Wenwen, it seems that he was possessed by something strange after that, or perhaps a ghost invaded his body.

He possessed the ability to foresee the future.

Xiong Wenwen's precognition has its limits; it only lasts about ten minutes. Beyond that time, there is a risk of the vengeful ghost resurrecting. Furthermore, the foreseen future is not fixed but will constantly change based on changes in the surrounding environment and her own actions.

Just like last time at Caesar Hotel, he foresaw that he would be killed by a ghost, but he wouldn't actually die. Before he was killed in the future, he could take corresponding actions to change the outcome.

Even if it's only for ten minutes, this strange ability is extremely valuable.

Unless it's a large-scale paranormal event with a danger level of at least A-class, Headquarters will not call on Xiong Wenwen for support.

After all, there are many Ghost Tamer, but there is only one Xiong Wenwen.

The only pity is that this ability to foresee the future appeared in a bratty kid. If any of the Ghost Tamer from Headquarters had possessed this ability, they would have become extremely terrifying.

Only if Yang Jian possesses such ghostly abilities can he overcome the risk of the vengeful ghost's resurgence.

Then he will become an unbeatable Ghost Tamer, capable of going toe-to-toe with real ghosts.

In Yang Jian's view, this kind of foresight is almost equivalent to the reboot of S-class vengeful ghost, or even more powerful. After all, rebooting carries the risk of failure, while foresight does not; the initiative is in one's own hands.

"We're here, this is my home."

Xiong Wenwen and Yang Jian arrived at a high-end residential community not far from the Ping An Hotel. The security guards in the community seemed to recognize Yang Jian and did not stop this stranger.

After entering the residential area, it didn't take long before we arrived at the tenth floor of one of the tall buildings.

Xiong Wenwen's family is household number 1001.

He pulled his keys out of his pocket, opened the door, and shouted, "Mom, I'm back! I also brought Yang Jian along; we'll be teaming up from now on!"

Before he could finish speaking, the people inside seemed to have heard the door open and came out to see what was happening.

Just as Yang Jian was about to enter the house, he saw a woman wearing an apron standing in the living room.

The woman was around thirty years old. Although she was wearing slightly loose loungewear, it couldn't hide her perfect figure, slender legs, unusually large bust, and fair, oval face that showed no signs of age, instead exuding the unique charm of a mature woman.

The only flaw was the sadness and sorrow in the woman's eyes, which added to her overall fragility.

Nevertheless, one can imagine that this woman was definitely a stunning beauty, at the level of a school beauty, ten years ago.

It's a pity that such a beautiful woman got married and had children so early, including a brat named Xiong Wenwen. I really don't know what despicable methods his father used to win over his mother.

However, although Xiong Wenwen always acted arrogantly, he was right about one thing: she was indeed very beautiful. After meeting her, Yang Jian had to admit it. No wonder she always seemed to be showing off when she mentioned her to Yang Jian.

"Hello, Auntie, I'm Yang Jian. I'm sorry to bother you with this unexpected visit." Yang Jian greeted her politely.

Aunt?

Upon hearing this word, Xiong Wenwen's mother, Chen Shumei, felt a jolt of instinct as a woman. Although she was already thirty, whenever she met someone outside or in other parts of the neighborhood, the first thing they would say was "beautiful woman." Even when she and her husband went shopping together, several men would approach them if they were separated for a short while.

How long has it been?

She was a little uncomfortable when a relatively important guest finally came and greeted her with "Auntie."

"You must be Yang Jian? Captain Yang? Hello, I'm Xiong Wenwen's mother, Chen Shumei. It's a pleasure to meet you today."

Chen Shumei politely walked over and said, "Please come in and sit down. I just finished cooking. Captain Yang probably hasn't had lunch yet, so this is a good opportunity for a quick meal."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Yang Jian nodded, not refusing.

Chen Shumei glanced at the strange man who was about to enter her home again.

She had heard that Xiong Wenwen was bringing her captain over, and she thought he would be a mature and steady middle-aged man in his thirties or forties. But looking at Yang Jian, he was probably only in his early twenties at most. Moreover, his skin was very fair, almost unhealthy, and he was slightly handsome. Although he couldn't be called a pretty boy, he definitely deserved the title of "pretty boy."

But his eyes were sharp, lacking the vacant and uncertain look often seen in young people. They gave off an inexplicable sense of danger, making him seem unapproachable.

"Captain Yang, please have a seat. I'll bring out the food." Chen Shumei didn't scrutinize him too much; she just wanted to confirm whether this man Yang Jian was reliable or not.

My son, Xiong Wenwen, absolutely cannot follow a captain who I cannot trust.

But as soon as she turned around, Xiong Wenwen's mischievous nature was revealed. He said smugly, "See? I wasn't bragging, was I? Isn't my mom beautiful? I've already introduced my mom to you, so you can't go back on your word. You have to look after me in the future, otherwise I'll talk bad about you to my mom every day."

Yang Jian then realized that this mischievous child had been planning this all along.

Chen Shumei, who had just brought out the food, swayed upon hearing Xiong Wenwen's words, almost spilling the food.

So that's the reason Wenwen brought Yang Jian to visit?

Has this child not been disciplined in a long time? He even dares to lie to himself.

But

Chen Shumei wasn't angry with the child; she was just a little curious. Ever since Wenwen's father passed away, he had become very wary of any man entering the house, fearing that she had found him a stepfather. This had even scared away many relatives and friends, resulting in very few guests visiting the house.

Why did he bring Yang Jian to his home this time?

Was the child scammed outside?

That's unlikely. Wenwen is very wary, and with his special intuition, no one can get past him.

Last time, a young CEO from another company came to my door to talk about Xiong Wenwen, wanting to hire him, but he still got kicked out.

"Captain Yang, your food is ready. Please eat first. It's just some simple home-cooked food; I don't know if it suits your taste," Chen Shumei said. "Wenwen, you should eat too. Don't keep playing on your phone. It's cold now, and the food will get cold quickly."

"Aunt Chen, just call me Yang Jian. I'm not exactly the team leader yet," Yang Jian said as he sat down.

Chen Shumei looked at him and said, "I don't know much about what's going on at Headquarters, please don't take offense. But you look very young, I wonder how old you are this year?"

"I'm exactly twenty years old, and I graduated from high school last year," Yang Jian said.

Chen Shumei, who was eating, almost choked on her food when she heard this, and looked at Yang Jian in front of her with great surprise.

What?

Is he a student who just graduated from high school?

"You just graduated from high school?" Chen Shumei asked in a surprised tone.

"Yes, if it weren't for those things, he would probably be a freshman in college right now," Yang Jian said.

Chen Shumei smiled awkwardly, "You really are remarkable, becoming a team leader at such a young age."

"Aunt Chen, that's hardly a compliment. People like us have short lifespans. We might be alive this month, but by next month, grass will have grown on our graves."

Yang Jian swallowed a mouthful of rice and glanced at Xiong Wenwen; "He's the same. Although Headquarters has done a good job protecting him, reality is reality, and it won't change because of it."

"Since Aunt Chen is knowledgeable about this, she should understand."

Chen Shumei's awkward smile vanished, replaced by worry and sadness in her eyes. Although Yang Jian's words were somewhat harsh, they were the truth.

Xiong Wenwen's strange abilities come at a price; Captain Zhao Jianguo mentioned this before.

"That's why I hope Xiong Wenwen can find a capable captain who can protect him and ensure his survival. I wonder if Captain Yang can give me that guarantee?" Chen Shumei said.

Yang Jian, "I can understand a mother's feelings, but the reality is that no captain dares to say they can definitely protect him. As for his survival, that's even more difficult. Even I can't guarantee my own survival, let alone Xiong Wenwen."

"And even if there were a way to survive, it would be extremely dangerous, so I cannot give you that guarantee."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shumei's expression immediately turned cold. She put down her chopsticks and said, "Since you can't guarantee Wenwen's safety, I don't feel comfortable entrusting Wenwen to you."

Yang Jian replied, "You didn't hand him over to me. He simply made a choice—to team up with me. Of course, he could have refused. I'm just here to explain the situation. However, I believe Xiong Wenwen will survive the longest with me. If she joins another team leader, she'll only die faster."

"It's a pity we can't compare, otherwise you would understand. Aunt Chen, please don't blame me for being harsh, because I'm telling the truth. If it were another team leader, they would probably promise anything and agree to anything. Then you would definitely be happy to send Xiong Wenwen away, but the outcome would still be the same. When it's time to die, she will still die."

"Alright, Captain Yang, if there's nothing else, you can leave after you finish eating. I won't let Xiong Wenwen follow you." Chen Shumei became increasingly unhappy, even a little angry.

After all, no one would be happy to hear a mother say that her child will die, or will die soon.

"Since Aunt Chen isn't too happy, I won't bother you any longer." Yang Jian had just finished eating and stood up to leave.

He paused after walking a few steps and said, "By the way, Aunt Chen, Xiong Wenwen said you're very beautiful, and that's absolutely true. Your cooking is also delicious. Although we haven't talked much, I know you're definitely a good woman, but not a qualified mother. Sometimes you should listen to the children's opinions more; excessive pampering is harmful."

After saying that, he went out the door.

"Yang Jian, wait a minute," Xiong Wenwen called out.

"What are you doing? Sit down and eat," Chen Shumei said coldly.

Xiong Wenwen shrank back in fright and obediently sat back down in her chair.

"You can't team up with him. He won't take care of you, and it's definitely dangerous to be with him," Chen Shumei said.

"But Yang Jian wasn't wrong either," Xiong Wenwen said, somewhat unconvinced.

Chen Shumei said, "What do children know? This isn't a matter of right or wrong; it concerns your safety, so we can't be careless. Just listen to me. Don't worry about anything or say anything. I'll help you refuse those people so you don't offend others by saying something inappropriate."

When Xiong Wenwen saw that her mother was angry, she immediately stopped talking and buried her head in her food.

Seeing this, Chen Shumei's expression softened slightly, but she felt a little ashamed thinking about how she had just driven Yang Jian away.

They are guests, after all. Was I being a little too harsh?

As Yang Jian left, he couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

It seems that teaming up with Xiong Wenwen is going to be very difficult; you can't get past his mother's approval. After all, Xiong Wenwen is just a kid and can't make the decisions.

"What a pity," Yang Jian thought to himself.

His regret wasn't because he lost a teammate, but because Xiong Wenwen, a little kid, was being used by a group of so-called "adults".

Putting aside his own situation, which of the people at Headquarters is suitable to be Xiong Wenwen's team leader?

Jiang Shangbai? Cao Yang?

Is it Liu San? Or Li Jun?

Li Jun might be the best choice, but he is too devoted to his duties, which will lead to more tasks for him and a corresponding increase in the level of danger.

Yang Jian is different; he has already resigned from his position as captain, so he only needs to be in charge of Dachang City.

How many paranormal events could there be in Dachang City and its surrounding areas?

Even if you have it, you might not always be able to use Xiong Wenwen.

In other words, teaming up with Yang Jian will minimize the frequency of encountering paranormal events.

Besides, if they really encounter danger, his fifth-level Ghost Domain can completely protect Xiong Wenwen at the critical moment and send her out of the danger zone.

However, Yang Jian didn't say any of this, because it would be pointless.

Chen Shumei didn't understand these things, and she didn't know what the best choice was or what the bad choice was. She made decisions based on what others said and her own judgment. Therefore, what Yang Jian thought was the best was not what she thought was the best.

If a prejudice has already formed in your mind, there's no need to continue the conversation.

As time passed little by little.

What Yang Jian didn't know was that on the top floor of the Ping An Building, in a meeting held on WeChat Moments, President Fang Shiming had already made up his mind to get rid of him.

No information was leaked this time, so he was completely kept in the dark.

"President Fang, it's Cao Yanhua on the phone. He's putting pressure on us again." In the afternoon, Jiang Shangbai had already received a call from Headquarters, and it was Cao Yanhua himself who made the call.

Fang Shiming waved his hand and said, "Just deal with them yourself, and keep an eye on them to make sure they don't leave. I'm going to make some preparations. Don't bother me unless it's something important."

He checked the time, then stood up, stretched, and walked out of the conference room.

He went to the archives room on the floor below.

The WeChat Moments collection gathers all the information on Ghost Tamer that can be found in China. In addition to computer storage, there is also a dedicated archive room for storing it. Such a place cannot be built without considerable financial resources and an intelligence system.

After Fang Shiming passed the identity verification, he entered the archives room. When he came out, he had an extra file in his hand.

The file folder clearly displayed two lines of text: Code Name: Ghost Eye, Name: Yang Jian.

Fang Shiming sat down in a nearby office and opened Yang Jian's file. He wasn't interested in Yang Jian's personal information because the dead don't need to be remembered.

He took out a photo of Yang Jian from the file.

This is a full-body photo of Yang Jian; it's unclear where he collected it from.

The photo was on the table, but Fang Shiming didn't look at it much; he just started noticing the time.

He had to wait until six o'clock.

As for why...

That's because Headquarters needed him to give a reply before six o'clock.

Yang Jian's death will be the best answer then.

That's all.