Chapter 43

Gu Feiyin knew that fate was up to no good. She had been secretly pleased for a while after receiving the two million without any stomach pain, thinking that fate had forgotten about her. But here it was, waiting for her. She sighed, knowing that what was meant to happen would happen, but she wondered how much fate would demand this time to be satisfied.

She took the subway to the Children’s Hope Foundation, secretly negotiating with fate along the way. She needed to find a way back home, and based on her previous donations, no matter how much money she had, she would end up with just a few thousand left. Although earning two to three thousand in a short time was already quite good, equivalent to her annual salary, she needed to advertise. An advertisement could cost thousands, and in better locations, tens of thousands, which was quite expensive.

Gu Feiyin considered donating one million this time, leaving herself with one million, which would allow her to do many things. Unfortunately, as soon as she thought about it, her stomach hurt even more…

How about ninety? Eighty? Seventy, sixty, fifty, forty… fate, at least leave her with ten thousand!

In the end, when Gu Feiyin left the Children’s Hope Foundation, her bag was significantly lighter, with only four thousand left from the two million. Fortunately, fate hadn’t touched the two thousand she earned from selling dolls, or she would have had a word with fate.

Well, four thousand was enough for advertising.

After donating a large sum, Gu Feiyin walked down the street without the fear of everyone coveting her two million, which made her feel much more at ease.

Afraid of any changes, she decided to advertise first. Based on her observations over the past few days, the subway and bus stations had high foot traffic. She decided to advertise in the subway, specifically in the station hall and track area, which were the passageway locations. In high-traffic areas, it would cost nearly thirty thousand, and in low-traffic areas, ten thousand.

Additionally, subway TV ads were charged by the minute, costing seventeen to eighteen hundred per minute. With the four thousand she had, she could only run ads for 25 minutes, which wasn’t very cost-effective. So she spent twenty-eight thousand on a passageway ad space, which was quite large and had a lightbox, making it much more noticeable than her previous small flyers.

With the twenty-eight thousand spent, she was left with twelve thousand, plus the two thousand from selling dolls, totaling fourteen thousand.

Earning fourteen thousand in three days was quite a good harvest.

Feeling her empty wallet, she didn’t go home but went straight to the amusement park to report for work. After all, work was necessary, and money was really not easy to spend.

The kind boss was surprised to see Gu Feiyin return so quickly, especially since she seemed even more terrifying after being out for a while. Particularly when she smiled with her lips curled, she looked somewhat innocently malicious… The kind boss shook his head, thinking he must have been mistaken. He was quite happy that Gu Feiyin returned so quickly.

Without Gu Feiyin guarding the haunted house these days, the tourists were almost turning the place upside down!

Originally, people entered laughing and left crying, but during the days Gu Feiyin was away, they entered laughing and left laughing even harder. Although a small number of people were still scared to tears, compared to the past when everyone was scared to tears, it was far less satisfying. Some even said the haunted house wasn’t as scary as rumored, and they even dared to take photos with the person in the coffin.

Not only that, but they went online and boasted: “Everyone disperse, the haunted house isn’t that scary. I’ve been there, and it’s not frightening at all.”

“Upstairs, save it. The reason it wasn’t scary when you went is because the Ghost Actor who scared Yuan Gaoming and the others to tears was on vacation. Try going when she’s working!”

“Yeah, I asked around, and they said the Ghost Actor had something to do and was on vacation for three days. Try going three days later.”

“You all save it, I’m not falling for it!”

The kind boss was quite frustrated. When Gu Feiyin left for three days, the coffin couldn’t be left empty, so he found two other girls with long hair to fill in, but the horror effect was lacking. Now that Gu Feiyin was back, she could finally showcase her prowess.

Gu Feiyin also felt the work atmosphere again, changed into a black long dress, and went inside.

Those tourists who said the haunted house wasn’t scary and went in laughing came out crying, shouting “Ghost!” and “Help!”

The kind boss was finally satisfied. This was how the haunted house should be!

Meanwhile, Gu Feiyin lay in the coffin, planning to eat grilled fish after work. Although the money was donated, she still really wanted grilled fish…

She licked her lips and gave the next guest who came to push the coffin a benevolent smile, “Hehe.”

“Ahhh!!”

“Bang-”

“Help!!!”

…

The Red-Dressed Ghost had been wandering around the amusement park these days. Seeing people running out of the haunted house crying and terrified, and feeling the eerie atmosphere inside, she immediately guessed that the Long Black Straight Hair was back!

She quickly floated over, and upon entering the haunted house, she felt the chilling atmosphere inside. The cold aura made even her, a ghost, feel scared, and it was no wonder tourists came in crying and screaming for help.

She wondered what kind of ghost the Long Black Straight Hair had eaten this time.

She directly entered the coffin and saw the Long Black Straight Hair lying straight, hands on her chest, eyes closed, face pale. She was startled, thinking she had seen a real corpse!

Gu Feiyin sensed the Red-Dressed Ghost’s arrival, opened her eyes, and smiled, “Hehe, long time no see.”

Red-Dressed Ghost: “…” Forget it, she’d better leave.

Gu Feiyin asked, “Is everything okay at home? Any thieves?”

Red-Dressed Ghost rolled her eyes, “What’s there to steal in a haunted unfinished building? Even if there were thieves, they’d go for villas!”

Gu Feiyin thought for a moment, “Seems right, hehe.”

Red-Dressed Ghost: “…”

Gu Feiyin suddenly raised her neck with a phone, proudly saying, “Look, I have a phone now. After work, you can teach me how to post. I want to post a mountain search.”

Red-Dressed Ghost was initially surprised that the Long Black Straight Hair actually bought a phone, but seeing the old phone around her neck, she had nothing to say. With such a phone, she wouldn’t have looked at it when she was alive. But even with a phone, the Long Black Straight Hair was still the same Long Black Straight Hair.

“Alright, think about how to write your mountain search notice. To catch people’s attention, it must be written creatively and excitingly, so it stands out. It can’t be like your previous flyers, boring and unnoticed.”

Gu Feiyin thought for a while, finding it really difficult. She had no education or diploma, how could she write an outstanding mountain search notice?

After work, Gu Feiyin went to eat grilled fish. The grilled fish was truly delicious, with crispy, spicy skin and tender meat. Dipping a piece of fish in the sauce made from fragrant spices was incredibly tasty. The green bamboo shoots and lotus root slices were crispy and had a natural aroma, and the wide noodles were flavorful and chewy, making her want more!

Wow, this was so blissful!

She ate until her stomach was round and walked home, buying two candles as snacks for the Neighbor Miss and Old Lady.

Just as she returned home and distributed the candles, she received a call from an unknown number. She poked the phone to answer and heard a man’s unfamiliar voice, “Who are you? Why are you calling me?”

Sudi hesitated, “Is this Gu Feiyin?”

Gu Feiyin replied, “Yes, who are you?”

Sudi said, “I’m Sudi. You saved me half a month ago, so I wanted to thank you. My parents have already visited you, do you remember? I’d like to meet you and thank you personally. That night was dangerous, and without you, I would have surely died.”

He had planned to visit Gu Feiyin earlier, but there were too many reporters at his door, and he hadn’t fully recovered, so he hadn’t gone out. Now he was finally well. Yesterday, he went to the amusement park with his parents again, but Gu Feiyin wasn’t there, as she was on a business trip and would return today. So he called in the evening to ask if Gu Feiyin had time to meet.

Gu Feiyin certainly remembered the five-million-worth Sudi, especially since his parents had given her a large sum of money and some bottles and jars that could last for decades. She was surprised that Sudi himself was now looking for her, saying he wanted to thank her. This family was indeed wealthy, expressing gratitude without hesitation.

Gu Feiyin’s attitude was particularly good, “Sure, when would you like to meet?”

Sudi asked, “Where are you now?”

“At home.”

“Then I’ll come to your place. It’s on Fumin Road, right?”

“Yes, come over. Walk to the end of Fumin Road near the river, the most rundown building is my home.”

“…Alright.”

After hanging up, Sudi touched his forehead, unable to imagine what “the most rundown building” meant. But when he drove over and saw the building with a piece of clothing flying in the air, he couldn’t help but take a few more glances. This unfinished building stood in the icy snow, and when the cold wind howled past, it made a wailing sound, like someone crying.

Fortunately, there was nothing strange flying in the sky this time.

He held the amulet for peace around his neck, took a deep breath, and drove over.

Earlier, he had asked his mom to burn incense and pray at the temple, also getting some amulets for peace, placing them in the car, on his body, and in his bag, ensuring absolute safety. Even if he encountered something dirty, he could protect himself.

The black car drove into the dark alley, and as the headlights swept over, he finally saw a Long-haired Woman in a white coat standing by the roadside. Her face was pale, and her dark eyes turned, as if staring at something dead. She raised an arm and waved…

Sudi felt it was eerie no matter how he looked at it. He even felt the face was familiar, like he had seen it somewhere before. He pressed the gas pedal and sped past.

Gu Feiyin: “…”

Red-Dressed Ghost: “…Pfft, hahaha! It’s hilarious, it’s hilarious, look how fast he ran.”

The Neighbor Miss and Old Lady, who were chewing candles at the window upstairs, couldn’t help but curl their lips into an eerie smile.

Gu Feiyin scratched her head and called Sudi, who was feeling quite creeped out, and heard the female voice on the phone say eerily, “I’m behind you, come back quickly…”

Sudi: “…”

Sudi suddenly recalled the expression on his parents’ faces when they returned from the amusement park. They looked a bit off, their faces pale and foreheads sweating. He heard that his mother had been having nightmares for days, and even his father remarked, “It’s truly a blessing that Miss Gu saved you.”

At that time, he thought of the legendary Miss Gu as a kind-hearted beauty, which was why his father was so grateful. But now, it seemed that Miss Gu was not someone to be trifled with, not the gentle soul he imagined. Being saved by someone like her was indeed a stroke of luck and kindness.

Looking at Miss Gu standing before him, her expression somewhat gloomy, Sudi felt nervous but deeply grateful. “Sorry, I didn’t recognize you earlier.”

Gu Feiyin glanced at him, kindly saying, “It’s alright, it’s normal not to recognize me since it’s our first meeting.”

The Red-Dressed Ghost was overjoyed, hopping around Sudi excitedly, exclaiming, “Sudi is really handsome! Look at those sharp brows and bright eyes, those thin lips and charming nose, that chin and those hands… truly handsome! I’m going home with my Sudi tonight!”

Gu Feiyin gave the Red-Dressed Ghost a look, reminding her about teaching her to post online.

The Red-Dressed Ghost waved it off, saying posting could wait until tomorrow. Meeting a handsome guy was a rare opportunity.

Gu Feiyin: …This must be what they call being driven by lust, typical of a lustful ghost.

Red-Dressed Ghost: …

Sudi felt a chill around him, hugging his arms, suddenly wondering, “Miss Gu, have we met before? You seem familiar.”

Miss Gu, with her long hair, curled her lips into a sinister smile, saying softly, “We met on the mountain, remember?”

Sudi suddenly saw Miss Gu’s face overlapping with the memory of the Long-haired Woman floating in the air, his eyes widening in shock, “You, you, you… is it really you?!”

Gu Feiyin kindly said, “Yes, it’s me. Do you remember now?”

Sudi was truly shocked, never expecting that the person who saved him was the same woman who scared the kidnappers into begging for mercy.

No, she was human, not a ghost, just a bit strange…?

Despite feeling anxious and scared, Sudi remembered the events of that night and knew that the Long-haired Woman standing before him meant no harm. She might look cold and frightening, but she saved him, untied him, carried him down the mountain to report to the police, and took him to the hospital, saving his life. Since then, apart from his parents visiting her once, she hadn’t contacted them at all…

Such a person wouldn’t harm him.

Yet, he couldn’t shake the feeling of something cold around his neck, like someone was breathing on it. He touched his neck, saying, “Yes, I remember now, Miss Gu, thank you so much.”

He took out a paper bag and a large box from the trunk, which he brought along. Besides some money, there was a box of strawberries, picked by his mother from the greenhouse, large, red, and sweet. In winter, they didn’t need refrigeration, tasting cool and refreshing.

Gu Feiyin had never eaten strawberries before, and seeing them now made her mouth water. Even from afar, she could smell the sweet fragrance, the red color tempting her. She took a bite, the juicy sweetness filling her mouth, chilled by the winter air, tasting exceptionally good.

Sudi, holding the box of strawberries, asked softly, “Are they good?”

She nodded while munching on the strawberries, delicious! Absolutely delicious!

Sudi said, “If you like them, I’ll bring more once you finish.”

Gu Feiyin’s eyes sparkled, truly a heavenly angel worth fifty million, such a kind and generous person!

“By the way, I heard you injured your foot before. Is it okay now?”

Gu Feiyin, busy with her third strawberry, waved it off, saying it was fine long ago.

Sudi smiled, planning to ask his mom to pick more strawberries to bring over. See, Miss Gu might look scary, but she’s not that frightening.

“Where do you live? These strawberries are quite heavy; let me carry them up for you.”

Gu Feiyin pointed to the unfinished building behind her, Sudi: “…???”

He carried the box of strawberries upstairs, looking around with confusion. His parents had brought several thousand yuan before; she shouldn’t be living here, right? Until he reached the fifth floor, exhausted and breathing heavily, following Gu Feiyin into a room, he saw a coffin placed in the center.

Sudi’s eyes widened: “…?!”

His legs went weak, leaning against the wall, the strawberries slipping from his hands. But before they hit the ground, something seemed to catch the box, lifting it back up and placing it before him…

Sudi: “…!!!”

He shakily took the box, unsure where to direct his thanks.

The Red-Dressed Ghost let out a cry, her eyes red, saying, “No need to thank.”

Sudi felt he heard a faint voice in the air, like a woman’s voice, but unclear, as if it was a hallucination. But he knew it wasn’t a hallucination; something had indeed spoken.

Gu Feiyin pointed to a stone stool beside the coffin, warmly saying, “Come sit, let’s eat strawberries together.”

Sudi: …

He looked at the coffin, then the stone stool, and the Long-haired Woman sitting on the coffin board eating strawberries. He felt as if many eyes were watching him…

Can he not sit?

…

That night, Sudi dreamed he was lying in a coffin, unable to push the coffin board open. When he finally did, he saw several ghosts standing outside, the Long-haired Woman grinning, her cold eyes staring at him like he was a tasty prey…

Sudi woke up with a start, too scared to sleep for the rest of the night.

…Wait, did he buy fake amulets for peace? Otherwise, why didn’t they work in the unfinished building, as if they didn’t exist?

These fake Taoists!

…

The next day, Gu Feiyin saw news that ten missing people on Wawa Island had been found, five of them recovered. The official explanation for their disappearance was simply getting lost, with no mention of supernatural events, urging people not to believe rumors. Unfortunately, the other five didn’t survive, attacked by wild animals in the mountains, dying from severe injuries.

Authorities ordered the removal of all dolls from Wawa Island, declaring it no longer the Doll Island.

Gu Feiyin understood; the human world seemed unaware of ghosts, focusing on science and avoiding superstition.

Ma Ao called her, saying Lu Jiangfei and Yuan Lu had left Wawa Island, receiving treatment in City B’s hospital, recovering well. He promised to contact her once back in City A. As for Yu Yandan, her family had taken her home for burial.

There was more; the police found many missing persons in the Bone Garden, reduced to skeletons but still identifiable by items like wallets, watches, necklaces, and IDs, waiting for family recognition.

She continued her routine of eating, working, and catching up on news. The box of strawberries was nearly finished; she had tried to save some, but strawberries were delicate, spoiling quickly. So she hurried to finish them, planning to buy more if she wanted them again. Passing a fruit shop, she checked the strawberry prices, shocked at the fifty to sixty yuan per jin¹, a price she couldn’t afford. Truly, thanks to the heavenly Sudi, she got to taste such expensive strawberries.

That day, she was at work, lying in the coffin when the Red-Dressed Ghost came over, saying, “Bad news, your home is gone!” Despite the bad news, she couldn’t help but laugh, “It’s hilarious, you should hurry back, or you’ll miss the last sight of your coffin.”

Gu Feiyin asked in surprise, “How is it gone? My home was fine.”

“What fine? I heard a dozen people suddenly showed up at the unfinished building, saying they’re redeveloping it, rebuilding the unfinished building!” The Red-Dressed Ghost said, “Hurry, the Old Lady and Jumping Sister only managed to hide your bag of daily necessities, couldn’t move the coffin, and now it might have been discovered.”

“…What?!”

Visitors to the haunted house felt a surge of Yin Energy, screaming in terror.

Gu Feiyin quickly asked the kind boss for leave, saying she had urgent matters at home. The kind boss saw her urgency and told her to go ahead, no rush here.

She hurried home, finally seeing the Neighbor Miss and Old Lady hiding behind the unfinished building, a nylon bag at their feet. Their faces were also pale, floating in the air, their black eyes staring at her.

Gu Feiyin breathed a sigh of relief, checking the nylon bag. Most of her things were there, her cotton clothes and shoes packed inside. The only problem was the missing coffin, which contained two quilts, lots of paper money, and her twenty thousand yuan.

The unfinished building was indeed crowded with people, all tall and strong, several cars parked outside, occupying the space.

What to do? She had to think of a way to retrieve it.

Daytime was not suitable for action; she would sneak in at night when no one was watching.

And with her home discovered, where would she live now?

…

Meanwhile, the foreman and real estate leaders reached the fifth floor, suddenly seeing a cold coffin in the room, their legs weakening, almost fainting. They rubbed their eyes, thinking they were seeing things, but no matter how hard to believe, there was indeed a coffin in the room?!

“What the heck?!”

The group of five or six, seeing a coffin in the house, felt the chill even in daylight, cold sweat soaking their backs.

They exchanged glances, eyes filled with fear, unable to hold back, screaming and rolling down the stairs, stopping only when far from the unfinished building, panting heavily.

Looking at the unfinished building standing in the icy snow, they felt a chill, terrified.

The boss stammered, “What was that? Could there be…”

“…Damn, why is there a coffin in there?”

“I heard before that this unfinished building was haunted, and there were rumors of a coffin flying in the sky. Could this be that very coffin?”

“Seriously? I always thought it was just a myth. Scared the life out of me!”

“Don’t touch the coffin! Stay away from such ominous things!”

“Hurry, go get a Daoist!”

Daoist Li arrived fashionably late, wearing his traditional robe and holding a peachwood sword. His two disciples followed respectfully, each carrying spiritual artifacts, looking solemn and untouchable.

The foreman said, “Daoist, please help us. There’s a coffin in this building. Is it really cursed?”

Daoist Li looked up at the unfinished building, then walked around it, finally saying gravely, “This place is filled with heavy Yin Energy, and the ghostly winds howl because you disturbed the earth at an inauspicious time. That’s why it attracts such things. The coffin is proof. If you want to resume construction, you must first exorcise the ghosts and choose an auspicious day to start again, or there will be endless troubles.”

The boss said, “We’ll rely on you, Daoist. Whatever it costs to get rid of the malevolent ghosts, we’ll pay.”

The foreman, wiping cold sweat from his forehead, added, “Exactly, we haven’t even started yet and this happens. If we don’t handle it, who knows what strange things will occur?”

The boss continued, “And make sure this doesn’t get out. Tell everyone to keep quiet. If word spreads, who will buy our houses?”

The foreman assured, “Don’t worry, I’ve told the workers. Anyone who talks will be out of a job. Now we just need Daoist Li to pick an auspicious day for us.”

Daoist Li stroked his beard, saying, “Leave it to me. I guarantee everything will be fine.”

Daoist Li spoke with such confidence that the foreman and the boss finally relaxed, smiling as they thanked him.

Daoist Li nodded, instructing his disciples to prepare for the ritual. They placed Talismans around the coffin to seal it and stationed guards outside, forbidding anyone from approaching.

When Daoist Li spoke, everyone complied, assisting him in setting up the ritual.

Meanwhile, the Red-Dressed Ghost had gone to find the Headless Ghost, Armless Ghost, and Middle-aged Female Ghost for help. The Middle-aged Female Ghost, who loved gossip and often wandered around, was asked to find a cheap place nearby for Gu Feiyin to live.

Gu Feiyin couldn’t afford anything expensive and finding a rent-free place like the unfinished building was tough.

The Middle-aged Female Ghost promised, “Leave it to me. I’ll find you a cheap and good place.”

Gu Feiyin felt relieved, smiling, “Thank you.”

The Middle-aged Female Ghost replied, “No need to thank me. I’ll go now, you all take your time.” She knew of a friend’s house that hadn’t been rented out due to a murder case. She planned to check if it was still available, as it would be perfect for someone with Long Black Straight Hair.

After she left, the Red-Dressed Ghost reported on the situation at the unfinished building, saying the coffin had been sealed with Talismans by a Taoist. Though the Taoist wasn’t particularly powerful, his Talismans had some strength, making it difficult for small ghosts like them to counter. Plus, there were guards outside.

Gu Feiyin said, “It’s okay. Tonight, I’ll go in with you. I’ll remove the Talismans, and you can help me carry it out.”

The Red-Dressed Ghost couldn’t help but laugh, “See what happens when you try to save money? Now your coffin’s been confiscated.”

Neighbor Miss and the Old Lady glanced at Gu Feiyin, looking somewhat amused at her predicament.

Gu Feiyin was genuinely anxious. Back then, she was really broke, with only a thousand yuan and no job. How could she afford rent? When she had money, she didn’t want to spend it unnecessarily. Besides, the unfinished building was convenient and cheap, with two neighbors. She never thought about moving. Who knew this would happen?

This coffin retrieval mission was indeed tense. It had to succeed!

She never expected that even living in an unfinished building could be so risky.

Gu Feiyin didn’t return to the amusement park for work, focusing instead on retrieving the coffin without alerting anyone. For lunch, she went to the beef noodle shop next to the steamed bun shop. The beef noodle soup there was delicious, with broth made from bones, and the noodles were plump and white. After cooking in the boiling broth, they were poured into a bowl, topped with rich bone broth, pickled vegetables, and garnished with scallions and cilantro. The flavor was amazing, and she drank the soup to the last drop.

After eating, she walked by the river, where her belongings were hidden in the grass. Looking at the frozen river, she remembered the grilled fish from a few nights ago. It was so tasty she considered catching fish herself. Catching fish was free, and the cost of seasoning was minimal compared to the price of a grilled fish.

No wonder so many people were fishing on the river; the fish was truly delicious.

Old Man Wang was there with his grandson, fishing by the river. The old man and the boy sat on the bank, waiting for a bite.

Old Man Wang chatted with an old friend about the redevelopment of the unfinished building. He wasn’t optimistic about it. His friend asked why, and Old Man Wang whispered, “Didn’t you see? The foremen went in and came out terrified in just a few minutes! Their faces were pale. Then a Taoist showed up. Why do you think that is?”

“Why?”

“There must be ghosts! The building is haunted. Humans trying to take it back from ghosts is asking for trouble.”

“You’re just making things up.”

“Fine, don’t believe me if you don’t want to.”

Old Man Wang sighed. He realized that ordinary people couldn’t comprehend the world’s secrets. Even if the truth was right in front of them, they wouldn’t grasp it.

He decided to catch more fish for his grandson’s brain.

The grandson sat obediently, holding a small fish snack, thinking he should catch more fish to improve his grandfather’s brain.

After a while, he felt a tug on his fishing rod. “Grandpa, I caught a fish!” he exclaimed, standing up to reel it in. But the rod was heavy, and instead of reeling in the fish, he was pulled forward and fell into the river with a splash!

The river was frozen, but the ice was thin and couldn’t support a person. The boy fell, breaking the ice and sinking quickly.

Old Man Wang, hearing his grandson’s shout, turned to see him fall into the river, rod and all!

Terrified, he jumped in after him!

In his youth, he was a strong swimmer, and he managed to stay calm. Diving in, he grabbed his grandson’s leg. Relieved, he tried to swim up, but something powerful was pulling them down…

Old Man Wang thought, could it be a Water Ghost?

Gu Feiyin and her neighbors were about a hundred meters away, sitting in a row, all looking despondent. They shared a common plight, having lost their home.

Neighbor Miss: “…”

Old Lady: “…”

They glanced at Gu Feiyin, rolling their eyes away.

She was still thinking about her coffin, filled with treasures she couldn’t bear to lose, when the Headless Ghost shouted, “Someone’s fallen into the water!”

The Armless Ghost craned its neck, “Is a Water Ghost pulling them?”

Gu Feiyin, Neighbor Miss, and the Old Lady all craned their necks to look. Gu Feiyin said, “It’s winter. Who would go into the water? How could a Water Ghost pull them?”

The Headless Ghost said, “I don’t know. Let’s go see.”

Neighbor Miss and the Old Lady looked at the Headless Ghost, wondering how a ghost without a head could watch the commotion.

Gu Feiyin walked to the riverbank and focused, seeing a dark shadow in the clear river bottom.

Footnote:

1. 1. Jin(斤): “Jin” is a traditional Chinese unit of weight, 1 jin ≈ 500g.