CHAPTER 538: CHAPTER 538: DEMANDS

"Yangyang~"

The couple called out simultaneously and stood up at the same time.

However, Deng Huiling was noticeably faster and embraced their son first.

"Yangyang..."

Deng Huiling called out again, trembling not just in her voice but throughout her body.

This warm and real sensation, the feeling of regaining what was lost, was indescribable.

"Yangyang... Yangyang... Mommy’s little one, little one..."

Tears poured down her cheeks.

"Mom."

Yuan Kaiyang called out softly, feeling uncomfortable because his mother was holding him too tightly. Luckily, as a ghost, he didn’t need to breathe, otherwise he might have felt suffocated.

At this moment, Yuan Hesheng also stepped forward, crouched down, gently wiped his son’s tears, and carefully observed him. This appearance, these eyebrows, this was undoubtedly his son.

The other party was looking at him with eyes full of grievance, making Yuan Hesheng’s heart ache.

"Yangyang."

Yuan Hesheng called softly, his voice extremely gentle. His thumb gently caressed his daughter’s cheek, his heart trembling, throat choked, not knowing what to say to his son at that moment.

"Dad."

Yuan Kaiyang said with a grievance, sniffing to hold back his tears, but he just couldn’t stop them.

It seemed that this cry awakened Deng Huiling, who quickly released her son and carefully examined him.

"Mom, don’t cry." Yuan Kaiyang saw his mother’s swollen red eyes and reached out to wipe her tears.

Deng Huiling grabbed his small hand and said, choking back sobs, "Mommy isn’t crying, Mommy is happy. Mommy is happy to see Yangyang again, sob...sob..."

Watching the family cry in each other’s arms, Shen Siyuan had no desire to stay any longer.

Seeing too much of this tragedy could easily give rise to a Heart Demon, which was completely unnecessary.

In fact, it wasn’t just Shen Siyuan; even the three little ones, Dou Dou, had quieted down.

Even Tang Tang stood obediently to the side, curiously observing the Yuan family of three.

When Shen Siyuan looked at her, she immediately pointed at the Yuan family trio.

"Oh?"

She seemed to be asking what was wrong with them and why they were crying so sadly.

"Because... because they are happy to reunite again."

Shen Siyuan reached out and touched her little mushroom head, then picked up the sunhat she had thrown aside and put it back on her.

Dou Dou and Duoduo were embarrassed and glanced at Shen Siyuan.

You can’t fool kids like this, calling this happiness?

They may be small, but they’re not stupid.

Uh—

But Tang Tang seemed to believe it. Her little face, which was about to cry because others were crying, was now showing a silly smile again.

"Let’s go."

Shen Siyuan called to the two and was about to leave.

At this moment, Yuan Hesheng hurriedly stood up and said, "Wait, Mr. Shen."

Shen Siyuan turned to look at him.

Deng Huiling also wiped away her tears and stood up, holding her son’s hand tightly.

"Earlier, our Yangyang promised Dou Dou’s little sister to give her these two toys." Yuan Hesheng said, taking a bag from the side and handing it over.

Dou Dou was overjoyed upon seeing this and reached out to take it, but quickly remembered something and looked back sheepishly at Shen Siyuan.

Shen Siyuan found it amusing and nodded, "Take it."

Only then did Dou Dou happily accept it.

Tang Tang, who was being held by Shen Siyuan, immediately struggled to get down. She wanted to see too.

Seeing her wiggling in his arms, Shen Siyuan could only put her down again.

"Mr. Shen, these are just from Yangyang to Dou Dou’s little sister. We will certainly thank you properly later. Could you leave us a contact?" Yuan Hesheng looked sincerely at Shen Siyuan.

"No thanks necessary, I came here today entirely because of Dou Dou." Shen Siyuan said, patting Dou Dou’s little head.

Dou Dou immediately raised her chin, full of pride.

Seeing Shen Siyuan about to leave after speaking, Yuan Hesheng became a bit anxious and quickly said, "I... I still have some things I want to ask you, please leave a contact."

"Banner Master brother." Yuan Kaiyang also stepped forward, looking at Shen Siyuan pleadingly.

Shen Siyuan sighed and then said to Yuan Hesheng and his wife, "The paths of humans and ghosts are different. Allowing Yuan Kaiyang to reunite with you temporarily is already going against the will of heaven. If you want him to stay with you long-term, I’m afraid that’s not possible."

He had already seen through the couple’s thoughts.

In fact, others had done the same before, like Zhao Dezhu’s son Zhao Ru Jin, who stayed with his grandmother along with his mother Zhou Congfang.

However, Shen Siyuan strictly forbade Zhao Ru Jin from revealing his form, and due to the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, there was no fear he wouldn’t comply.

Deng Huiling turned her gaze to Dou Dou and Duoduo, but Yuan Hesheng quickly said, "We understand, we don’t want to keep Yangyang forever; I just... just want to inquire about where people go after death and where Yangyang will go in the future."

Shen Siyuan thought for a moment, then added Yuan Hesheng on WeChat, and amidst the latter’s endless thanks, left with the three little ones downstairs.

When they had gone far, Deng Huiling, a little impatient, questioned Yuan Hesheng, "Don’t you want to keep Yangyang? Why did you say that?"

"Do you think it’s possible?" Yuan Hesheng sighed and asked in return.

"Why not, Dou Dou and that little girl..."

"I know it’s possible, but we have neither relations nor the means to offer enticing rewards. Why would Mr. Shen help us?"

"Mr. Shen already said that he allowed Yangyang to reunite with us temporarily, which is already defying the heavens. Do you think they would, for us, let Yangyang completely cross the boundary of life and death and stay with us?"

"Such an ability akin to resurrection is a dream come true for many officials and wealthy people..."

Yuan Hesheng’s mind was clear. Upon hearing this, Deng Huiling fell silent, quietly wiping her tears.

"Mom." Yuan Kaiyang tugged at Deng Huiling’s hand.

Yuan Hesheng consoled her, "Originally, being able to see Yangyang again is a stroke of great fortune. Don’t ask for too much."

After Yuan Hesheng spoke, he let out a long sigh.

Deng Huiling, not unreasonable, nodded quietly, indicating she understood.

But she was still curious about who Shen Siyuan was to possess such divine skills and great power.

"He is Lord Governor," Yuan Kaiyang explained to them.

"What is the Lord Governor?" The couple was curious.

"The Lord Governor is the Lord Governor."

Upon hearing this, the Yuan couple thought they probably wouldn’t get any more answers.

At this time, Yuan Kaiyang explained, "The Lord Governor commands the ghost gods of Qiong Province."

Hearing this, the couple exchanged glances, greatly shocked.

"So Mr. Shen is a heavenly immortal," they thought.

Thinking of how their son could meet such an immortal, showing kindness, they already felt immensely fortunate and wondered how they could ask for more.

Considering this, a hint of joy appeared on the couple’s faces.

If that’s the case, maybe they could ask Mr. Shen to let their son reincarnate into a good family in the next life.

This request doesn’t seem excessive.

Of course, they wouldn’t just ask for help without offering anything in return. They could provide offerings, erect a golden statue; these were not an issue.