Chapter 38 Postscript

"Okay, the second story is over." Professor Lan Cheng said to his two students, "Let's talk about your feelings after listening to it." "Professor!" the square-faced boy asked loudly, "The last moment of the story—oh my god! Could it be that Song Yu was reincarnated in the end? This is really terrible!" "It's just a story—don't take it too seriously," said the professor with a smile. "However, this kind of ending is too frustrating." The tall boy frowned and said, "The protagonist has been busy for a long time, but he couldn't change the final result at all."

Professor Lan smiled softly: "Boys, you pay too much attention to the end of the story. Could it be that the middle part of this story failed to leave any impression on you?" "No, of course." The checkered boy said, "That old lawyer is so stupid—knowing that his daughter has become another person, but still obsessed with protecting her—if he put If you hand over the 'small book' to the police, you will not be killed. And you can also stop that 'reincarnated person' from continuing to harm people!" Professor Lan raised his eyebrows noncommittally.

"There is another question." The tall boy said, "Professor, I'm a little confused—is this story a suspense story, a mystery story, or a science fiction story?" Professor Lan laughed: "If you think it's so difficult to categorize, just think of it as a philosophical story." "Philosophical story?" The two boys looked at each other with expressions of disbelief. Professor Lan nodded: "Don't you see the philosophical significance of this story?" They thought about it for a while, and the tall boy said honestly: "Professor, I really don't understand, please enlighten me."

"Okay, let me explain," Professor Lan said, "You think the 'reincarnation' involved in this story is a science fiction idea-but I want to tell you that it is something that each of us may experience. Case." The two boys opened their eyes wide, looking very surprised. "Think about it, when we want to achieve a certain purpose and satisfy a certain selfish desire, once we lose control, we may unknowingly become another person-this situation is like being controlled by a soul full of evil thoughts." Reincarnation' is the same. And, "children in their teens are the most likely to be reincarnated." Do you understand?" The professor looked at the two students with a pair of eyes full of wisdom.

"Professor, what do you mean—'reincarnation' is just a metaphor?" The square-checked boy seemed to understand a little bit. Professor Lan nodded slightly: "Go back to the question you just said. You said 'that old lawyer is too stupid. Is he not the only fool?" The checkered boy showed a little puzzled expression. "Have you ever devoted yourself to loving someone?" Professor Lan asked suddenly. The two boys froze for a moment, not knowing how to answer this question. "If you have ever, then you will understand this feeling." The professor said, "You fall in love with someone, but as time goes by, you find that he (she) is constantly changing. Until one day, you Surprised to find that person has completely changed, he (she) has become another person you don't know. But you still love him (her), even if he (she) is just the same , the body shell has not been changed - you still love him (her) without complaint or regret. You can't control your own thoughts and feelings - because we are human, we have human limitations."

When Professor Lan said this, he showed a melancholy expression, and his eyes dimmed. The two boys were even more sad - it seemed that the professor's words touched a certain string in their hearts. "Okay." Professor Lan took a deep breath, "I think our topic is a bit too heavy. It's not early today, you should go back." "Professor!" The checkered boy became anxious, "Aren't you going to tell us the third story?" "Do you still want to continue listening?" "Yes, Professor. We have never heard such a beautiful story—and, didn't you also say that as long as we are not frightened, you will continue to tell it?" The tall boy looked at Professor Lan urgently Say.

Professor Lan raised one eyebrow and said, "Indeed, I also admit that the first two stories are not particularly scary. However, the third story is different-you have to think carefully, do you really want to listen to it?" "Yes, Professor," they said affirmatively. "Alright then." A mysterious smile appeared on the corner of Professor Lan's mouth, "I'm starting to tell—the third story 'The Barking Dog'."