C2 (2/2)

From then on, the old man who had only appeared for a day in my life disappeared once more, almost completely forgetting his memories as he followed my path to school.

In the blink of an eye, nearly twelve years had passed, and now I had graduated from college and was working as a salesman for a small real estate agency in a bustling metropolis like SZ.

Tomorrow is my twenty-fourth birthday. I expressionlessly finished the work I was doing and cleaned up the entire store. After that, it was already around 11 PM.

I shook my head, smiled helplessly, closed the door, and went out.

The street was quiet and deserted except for the solitary streetlights and the long and short shadows that accompanied me.

”Pa da, pa da.” Clear footsteps could be heard from far away. It was like the sound of a pendulum, rhythmic and clear.

I wish you a happy birthday! I wish you a happy birthday!” From the corner of the street, a faint sound of singing could be heard. I looked over and saw three people carrying a birthday cake with candles burning on it.

I looked back and saw that there was no one there. I couldn't help but laugh. It felt like these people were giving me a birthday. However, my birthday wasn't today, but tomorrow instead!

Seeing that these people were getting closer and closer, I couldn't help but to look over my shoulder. I couldn't help but shiver as I saw that these people were holding a big bowl of rice with two thick white candles in their hands.

Besides, I don't know if it was my eyes or if the light was not too bright now, but these people had their heads down, their faces unclear, and they looked vague, and the song of ”Happy Birthday” was sung by them in a mournful, mournful way.

I secretly cursed in my heart, thinking that it would be better to avoid all of this. Thus, I hastened my steps, thinking to leave quickly to calculate the outcome, but just as I brushed past them, a loud 'pa' sound rang out and the large bowl that they were carrying fell to the ground. Rice grains splattered all over the place, turning into a bunch of white flowers, as though paper money was strewn all over the floor.

'F * ck! 'My body spasmed and I was so scared that my soul almost flew out of my body.

I sprinted all the way, breathing in the cool and dry air in big gulps. Due to not being able to move much all year round, I already felt a burning pain in my chest, so I slowly slowed down my steps.

At this moment, a blinding light shone on their faces, followed by the roar of the engine. It seemed like it was the princes who had nothing better to do every day.

I gritted my teeth and instinctively threw myself to the side of the road. Immediately, I felt my body lighten, as if I was slowly floating. I panted for a few breaths as I looked at the cars that were getting further and further away, and cursed for a long time before I tidied up my clothes that were covered in dust.

But at that moment, I glanced over and discovered that there was a person lying motionlessly beside me. Seeing that his body was similar to mine, I mustered my courage and walked towards that person.

However, just as I got closer, a strange feeling immediately appeared in my heart. This is really strange, this guy actually pretends to wear the same clothes as me, even his body is similar.

I cursed under my breath. I didn't know which family this drunk cat was from, but it was actually sleeping on the corner of the road. It wasn't afraid of being hit by a car at all.

When I got close to him, I squatted down in the dim light of the street lamp and began to examine him. However, when I didn't look at him, I was immediately startled. He looked just like me, except that he was dressed in the same clothes.

I didn't know if he was dead or not. I was about to take out my phone to call the police, but after searching for half a day, there was nothing in my pockets.

I couldn't help but suddenly think that I might have thrown out my phone just now, so I stood up to look for my phone. But just as I straightened up, I felt someone pushing me, causing me to stagger towards the person on the ground.

Before I could curse or curse, I felt my vision go black and my head go blank. After being muddled for a while, I felt a sharp pain all over my body, and I sucked in a cold breath of air as I sat up.