Chapter 75: The Crafted Deception
Wei Qun, the owner of a local mobile phone store, is a seasoned practitioner of deception. Over time, he’s cleverly misled many unsuspecting customers with his crafty sales tactics. Yet recently, Wei Qun has begun distancing himself from such manipulative techniques.
His shift in approach was not due to physical ailments like hemorrhoids or constipation from prolonged sitting as one might assume. Rather, it’s prompted by a recurring melody that only he could hear.
One particular afternoon… while engaged in a phone repair, Wei Qun’s brow furrowed in thought. He asked his apprentice, Xiao Zheng, “Can you hear that sound?”
Xiao Zheng responded in bafflement, “Boss, I don’t hear anything. What sound are you referring to?”
“There’s a melody in my head,” Wei Qun explained, his tone laced with perplexity. “It feels strangely familiar.”
Recognizing Wei Qun’s distress, Xiao Zheng suggested, “Perhaps your recent issue is acting up, Boss. It might be wise to see a doctor.”
“I already did,” Wei Qun responded, “They reassured me it’s psychological and nothing serious. They advised me to stay relaxed, keep a positive mindset, eat and drink regularly, and indulge myself occasionally.”
With a far-off look in his eyes, he added, “And yet, there it is again…”
Shutting his eyes to better concentrate on the elusive tune, Wei Qun began to hum along softly.