Memories were interrupted by an urgent call.

"Hello?!"

"Ping An!! Say something quickly!!"

On the other end of the phone, Chen Zheng's face was filled with anxiety.

"I'm here."

I raised my phone and positioned the camera to capture my face, but at this moment, my voice was hoarse, sounding unlike myself.

"I just went to the restroom."

"Oh, thank goodness. I thought something happened to you."

Chen Zheng wiped the sweat off his forehead, heaving a sigh of relief.

"What's wrong? Why are you calling me so late? Do you miss me?"

The contents of the red envelope made me uneasy, and looking at Chen Zheng's face sent shivers down my spine.

Although it was prepared by his mother, I couldn't guarantee that Chen Zheng was unaware of it.

I dryly replied, "I miss you."

"Tell me about your sister. What kind of person is she? I want to be prepared when I meet her next time."

Perhaps it's because men are generally oblivious, my rough acting didn't arouse Chen Zheng's suspicion.

Chen Zheng began to introduce his sister, Chen Yun.

"My sister has always had poor health since she was little, but she loves dancing."

"You have no idea how much my sister has suffered for dancing. I used to feel so sorry for her, but luckily, later on..."

He paused for a moment, his eyes darting around, then continued:

"She met a master who helped her improve her health."

"Now she's been invited by a major production crew..."

...

Chen Zheng squinted as he recalled the bits and pieces with his sister.

Seeing him gradually immersed in his memories, I quietly took out the spare phone to contact the Taoist recommended by my parents.

I photographed everything in the red envelope and sent it all at once.

Actually, I had no idea who the person on the other side was, but in the current situation, I could only use desperate measures.

The response from the other side was quick.

【Oh!】

【This is a fortune-changing talisman. After so many years, there are still people using this evil technique.】

【Mild cases result in illness or cold, while severe cases can endanger lives, even the lives of family members!】

I was shocked.

What did he mean by a genuine fortune-changing talisman? Judging from his tone, this was something that could really harm people.

He said this item had been lost for a long time, so where did Chen Zheng's family get it from?

What were they planning to do?

"Generally, two talismans are drawn. The one below contains the recipient's birthdate and time. It seems that the other party has sent your birthdate and photo to the person who handles the fortune-changing rituals."

I trembled, about to throw away all these things.

The Taoist on the other side, seemingly clairvoyant, sent a message before me.

【Don't think throwing it away will solve the problem. Once you accept the red envelope, the ritual has already taken place. It's useless to throw it away.】

【Then what should I do?】

【Master, tell me what I should do! I'll pay any amount!】

I was now terrified by this Taoist. Why couldn't he just say everything at once?

I didn't understand why my parents insisted on introducing me to this person and repeatedly emphasized that they spent a lot of money to obtain the contact information of this Taoist.

At this moment, Chen Zheng said:

"Wait a moment."

"Ping An, my sister is calling me. Let's talk later."

After speaking, he hung up the phone directly.

Then, the mysterious Taoist sent a voice message.

I opened the voice message, and a disdainful laughter came from the other side. He laughed for a long time, until the end of the message, then I heard him say:

"Hehehe, girl, what are you worrying about? You're a born disaster, an unlucky person."

"What you should be worried about is themcalling you back."

The voice message ended abruptly, leaving me with a sense of unease.

What did he mean by "calling me back"? Who was calling me?

Just as I was pondering over these questions, my phone started ringing.

It was an unknown number.

I hesitated for a moment, but curiosity got the better of me, and I answered the call.

"Hello?"

"Is this Ping An?" A voice on the other end asked.

"Yes, this is she. Who is this?" I replied cautiously.

"I am Chen Yun, Chen Zheng's sister."

My heart skipped a beat. It was the first time I had heard her voice.

"Nice to meet you, Chen Yun. Chen Zheng has spoken a lot about you."

"I'm calling to invite you to my dance performance tomorrow night," Chen Yun said. "I really want you to come and watch."

My mind was racing as I tried to come up with an excuse. I couldn't attend the performance. Not after what I had learned about the red envelope and the fortune-changing talisman.

But before I could respond, Chen Yun continued, her voice filled with urgency.

"Please, Ping An. It's very important to me. I've worked so hard for this performance, and I want you to be there."

I could hear the sincerity in her voice, and guilt washed over me. How could I refuse her?

"Alright, Chen Yun. I'll be there," I said, my voice trembling slightly.

"Thank you, Ping An. It means a lot to me," Chen Yun said, her voice filled with gratitude.

After we ended the call, I sat there, feeling trapped and helpless.

What was I going to do? How could I protect myself and Chen Zheng from the dangers of the fortune-changing talisman?

I knew I had to find a solution, but it seemed like time was running out.

I took a deep breath, determined to unravel the mystery behind the red envelope and keep everyone safe.

The next day, I attended Chen Yun's dance performance, my mind still preoccupied with the events of the previous night.

As I watched Chen Yun gracefully move across the stage, I couldn't help but admire her talent and dedication.

But beneath the surface, a sense of unease lingered.

Little did I know that the events of that night would lead me down a path filled with danger, secrets, and unexpected revelations.