Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?-Chapter 1022 - 1018: Scheming

"Mom, what are we having for lunch today?"

Xiangyang’s little sister tugged on her mom’s clothes, looking up at her with curiosity.

"There are plenty of leftovers from last night. I’ll heat them up for lunch, and when your dad gets home from work tonight, I’ll cook something new for you all."

Xiangyang’s mom replied gently. As she spoke, the little son in her arms suddenly began to struggle with all his limbs, fussing as he tried to get down and walk.

The child was only a year old and still unsteady on his feet. She wanted to hold him a bit longer, but he was stubborn. Reluctantly, she carefully set him down on the ground.

To prevent him from falling, she had to bend over, keeping her hands protectively beside him, following closely.

After just a few steps, she felt an aching in her waist and abdomen, and her daughter kept urging, "Mom, hurry up, I want to go home and watch cartoons!"

It was clear how challenging and taxing it was for one person to look after two kids.

She couldn’t hold out for long. Ignoring her younger son’s protests, she picked him up again, lifting him playfully higher, making him laugh.

Sure enough, his attention quickly shifted away, and giggles replaced his cries.

Just then, two little girls walked up, none other than Dou Dou and Duoduo who had just revealed themselves.

Xiangyang’s sister was the first to notice them. She tilted her head curiously, observing them.

"Hello!"

Dou Dou raised her hand, greeting them enthusiastically.

"Hel...hello." The little girl timidly waved back, her face full of confusion.

She had never seen these two kids in the neighborhood before and couldn’t recall knowing them.

Duoduo turned her attention to Xiangyang’s mom, greeting politely, "Hello, Auntie."

"Hello to you both."

Xiangyang’s mom quickly responded with a smile, glancing at the two children, feeling a bit puzzled.

Behind them, Xu Youliang’s eyes widened in disbelief at the scene.

The two little ones had hidden in the corner to transform earlier, and he hadn’t noticed how they changed from ghosts back to human form.

Now seeing them interact freely with his ex-wife and daughter like ordinary children, he was filled with a mix of surprise and shock.

Then, an intense yearning gripped him. Whatever this was—spell, Divine Skills—it didn’t matter. He had to learn it. If he could master this skill, even as a wandering soul, it would be just like being alive.

"Do you also live in this neighborhood? Which building is your home?"

Xiangyang’s mom, seeing no adults with the two children, felt a bit worried and asked another question.

"We don’t live here." Duoduo shook her head.

"Then where are your parents?" She was even more surprised, instinctively looking around, "Without any adults with you, your family must be worried."

Duoduo didn’t want to dwell on trivial matters; explaining would be too complicated.

So she directly asked, "Auntie, you are Xiangyang’s mother, right?"

Upon hearing this, Xiangyang’s mom was first taken aback, then showed a hint of joy on her face, "Are you Xiangyang’s classmates?"

But on second thought, something didn’t add up, "No, Xiangyang is supposed to be in fourth grade this year, but you look much younger than him. Are you his friends?"

Just as Dou Dou was about to speak up, Duoduo discreetly tugged on her sleeve.

"Sort of."

Duoduo replied vaguely.

"How do you know Xiangyang then? Do you know where he’s living now? I haven’t seen him since his family moved..."

Xiangyang’s mom’s tone grew urgent. As she was mid-question, her younger son started fussing again, leaving her flustered as she tried to comfort him with her hands.

"Xiangyang’s dad died, and he’s not going to school anymore. He collects scraps every day to support himself," Duoduo said matter-of-factly without beating around the bush.

Xiangyang’s mom froze abruptly, holding her struggling child tightly, her fingertips trembling slightly.

After a long moment, she found her voice, tinged with sadness, "Then... what about his grandma?"

She didn’t ask how Xu Youliang had passed, as if this person had never existed in her life.

This demeanor made Xu Youliang, nearby, seethe with anger, his soul emanating a chilling, hostile aura.

"His grandma is bedridden and can’t get up. Not only can’t she take care of him, but she also needs Xiangyang to take care of her," Duoduo continued.

"Yes, the little brother is so pitiful. He’s dirty all over and has to pick up trash every day... and he doesn’t even eat breakfast," Dou Dou added.

Those words were like a dull knife, brutally stabbing Xiangyang’s mom’s heart. She felt a sharp pain in her chest, her eyes welling up with tears that trailed down her cheeks.

She wiped her tears with her hand, her voice trembling as she asked, "Are you... are you telling the truth?"

"Of course it’s true! We never lie!" Dou Dou pouted in dissatisfaction at her skepticism.

"I’m sorry, Auntie is not doubting you."

Xiangyang’s mom quickly apologized, then urgently asked, "Do you know where Xiangyang is living now? I want to see him..."

"Of course we know!"

Dou Dou and Duoduo nodded in unison, spelling out the address Xu Youliang had given them without missing a word.

"Thank you, thank you so much."

Xiangyang’s mom repeatedly expressed her gratitude, then hurriedly held her daughter’s hand, quickly walking home with a sense of urgency.

The little son in her arms also calmed down, his small, chubby hand awkwardly reaching to her cheek, gently wiping away her tears.

"Why did she leave?" Dou Dou asked, puzzled, watching her hurried departure.

"She’s going home to get some things, then she’ll go see Xiangyang," Xu Youliang explained nearby.

He knew his ex-wife too well, knew she would definitely be soft-hearted, and if she knew their son had no one to care for him, she would undoubtedly take him back. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Of course, she also had this obligation.

Moreover, there was Xiangyang’s grandma, whom she wouldn’t ignore.

With three kids and a bedridden elder, this already struggling family would certainly be dragged down, and even if not, it would surely affect the couple’s relationship.

Arguments were inevitable.

And that was exactly Xu Youliang’s intention.

Since my life isn’t going well, why should you have a good life? It bothered him more than not having a good life himself.

"In that case, should we go find Xiangyang now?" Dou Dou turned to ask Duoduo.

Duoduo thought for a moment and nodded, "Let’s go see him. Maybe he doesn’t have money for lunch either."

"I have money, I’ll treat him," Dou Dou patted her small chest, looking all grand and generous.

Seeing the two little ones about to leave, Xu Youliang quickly stopped them.

"I have a few things I want to ask you."

"What is it?"

Dou Dou raised her head, blinking her big eyes, looking clueless and adorable.

"Have you turned into humans now?" Xu Youliang pointed at the shadow on the ground.