Xia Xiu nodded, agreeing with the old man's words.

"A person's body is inhabited by his own soul. Our body is both a shrine and a shackle; it carries our existence, but it also limits our freedom.

How a person treats his body is how he treats himself. The body is the boundary of action, and thoughts are the boundaries of the soul; when the body cannot reach, only thoughts can touch."

Joseph nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with recognition, and he listened quietly to the words of the blond young man.

"Death." Xia Xiu's voice became low and solemn, "It is the process of ending both at the same time. It not only liberates the soul, but also destroys the body. Many people are struggling between life and death - because they cannot decide whether to

Embrace this ultimate relief or continue to bear the weight of life.”

Joseph sighed softly and said:

"Who doesn't have suicidal thoughts in their mind occasionally? Or, not occasionally, but most of the time? Well, maybe some people don't, like those scientists who are spiritually rich, or the ones everyone loves

Superstar."

"But ordinary people - when things don't go well, it's good to think about the little door that has been prepared to escape the sea of ​​suffering and lead to bliss."

"In this life, a person may face countless setbacks and blows, and sometimes even feel that all efforts are in vain; everyone is vulnerable sometimes, and sometimes a small mistake or an unintentional blow can make

People fall into deep despair.”

"This is how Liszt Ove committed suicide. You see, Liszt was an ordinary person with an average financial situation and a lot of mental pressure."

"He lost his job and his family life was not going well, so he finally chose to commit suicide."

The old man showed a hint of sadness.

"I think that for those who feel helpless and lonely, suicide may be the only option they think they can control. That little door to bliss becomes the last exit in their hearts."

Joseph sat on a chair and slowly narrated the life of Liszt Ove, his voice full of sadness and helplessness.

Liszt Ove was born in the year 1569 of the Terran calendar into an ordinary family.

He has been smart and studious since he was a child, and has a gentle personality.

After graduating from college, he chose to join the Edici federal child protective services government agency.

As a government worker, he witnessed the darkest aspects of society: abuse, neglect, family breakdown.

He firmly believes that he can bring changes to these children.

Lister has done an outstanding job in the government. Although he is under great pressure, he has always worked hard to fight for the rights and interests of children and provided help and support as much as possible.

However, long-term exposure to the dark side of society also placed a huge mental burden on him.

His wife, Marianne, is his biggest supporter. The two have been married for many years and have a deep relationship.

In recent years, Liszt's work pressure has increased day by day, and his mental condition has gradually deteriorated.

He began to feel powerless and confused about life.

Liszt's inner pain increased day by day, and conflicts began to arise in the relationship between the couple.

At the end of 1590 in the Terra Calendar, Liszt's mental condition deteriorated to the point where he could no longer work, but he still persisted, trying to find a balance between work and family.

On January 17, 1591 in the Terran calendar, Liszt suddenly chose to commit suicide. This decision shocked everyone who knew him.

Before committing suicide, he transferred a large amount of money to his wife Marianne and left a message asking her to continue living a good life.

He committed suicide for the first time, but this time he failed.

At the same time, it also triggered extensive discussion and controversy.

Not long after, he slit his wrists, and this time he finally died.

The media hounds swarmed like flies on scent.

After Lister committed suicide, a fierce dispute broke out between his family and relatives and Marianne over the large death compensation he had accumulated while working.

The family blamed Marianne as the cause of Lister's suicide, but Marianne insisted that she was innocent and believed that Lister's death was more due to work pressure and mental problems.

Under the double death of physiological and social nature, Liszt completely became an "object", and those buzzing flies caroused all night around this "object".

"Liszt gave all the money to Marianne, and his family believed this was evidence that she had driven him to commit suicide. They said Marianne had taken control of his life and made it unbearable for him, but Marianne said she had always supported him.

"

Joseph shook his head and sighed:

"This dispute caused Liszt to lose his human dignity, and his death became a focus of controversy among his family and public opinion in the island city and even several nearby cities."

"As a corpse, Liszt has lost his human dignity. In his social death, he has become an object, a tool for people to argue and blame."

After talking about Liszt, the old man felt thirsty, so he couldn't help but take a sip of the black coffee in his hand, and then said in a slightly sad tone:

"Although it may sound offensive, being willing to die means admitting, however instinctively, that we are taking our own lives—an admission that there is no deep reason for living, that the bustle of daily life is absurd, that suffering is unnecessary.

"

"I understand what you mean, but self-killing is not just a personal act of financial poverty or mental weakness; in times of economic prosperity, suicide rates sometimes rise. If suicide is solely due to personal financial or psychological factors, then

This phenomenon cannot be explained.”

Joseph frowned slightly, obviously confused by the blond young man's opinion, "You mean, suicide is not only related to personal circumstances?"

The fourth swordsman in the Kingdom of Heaven nodded, leaning back on the chair to show his relaxation, and continued in a scholarly tone,

"Yes, according to statistics, the suicide rate is a norm in a stable society and will not increase or decrease significantly over time. Even if the economic situation improves, the suicide rate will not necessarily decrease. Fran's

A sociologist once proposed a theory; he believed that suicide is related to the strength of a person's connection with society."

"Simply put, suicide is a social fact."

Joseph looked at the blond young man thoughtfully, "Social facts? What does that mean?"

The fourth sword bearer of the Kingdom of Heaven explained:

"When the connection between people and society weakens and individuals feel isolated and helpless, the risk of suicide increases. In other words, suicide is not a purely personal problem, but a social problem. Regardless of whether the economy is prosperous or weak, as long as the social structure and

When there are problems in interpersonal relationships, the suicide rate will increase. Therefore, suicide is not only a personal tragedy, but a wake-up call for the entire society."

The old man asked in a lamenting tone: "How can there be such a device in human beings that allows self-destruction?"

"Perhaps what we want to end is pain, not life." The fourth sword holder in heaven replied.

"Who knows." The old man sighed again.

The sun shines into the house through the windows, making it warm and bright.

An old man and a young man, the conversation between mortals and angels was interrupted by another voice.

"The fish are coming."

The old woman Martha walked between the two of them carrying a plate of cooked doghead fish.

The fish is golden yellow in appearance, slightly crispy on the skin, and exudes an alluring aroma. The tiny spices on the fish and onions, ginger, and garlic are garnished on it, which greatly increases your appetite.

The fish meat is tender and juicy, exuding a light aroma that makes people salivate.

Martha smiled and said, "Eat it while it's hot."

Xia Xiu thanked Joseph and began to enjoy the delicious fish.

At the dining table, Xia Xiu took a bite. The fish was so delicious that it melted in his mouth, and he couldn't help but praise it.

"It's so delicious, Ms. Martha."

Martha smiled and said: "Just like it, eat more."

After taking a few bites, Xia Xiu looked at Joseph thoughtfully and asked:

"Has Liszt's funeral been held? What's happening to his body now?"

Joseph sighed and shook his head.

"Alas, because of conflicts between Lister's family and his wife, the body is still being stored at the county medical examiner's office."

"In the case of unnatural death, such as accident, homicide, suicide, etc., the forensic doctor or the police need to conduct further investigation and conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. To make things more complicated, they said that Lister signed a body donation agreement before his death."

The blond young man frowned slightly, he was keenly aware of something.

"So, his funeral has not been held yet, and his body has not been buried for these reasons?"

"That's right," Joseph said helplessly. "His family and his wife were at loggerheads over the inheritance and compensation, and no one was willing to give in. The medical examiner's office was also waiting for them to reach an agreement so that they could proceed.

deal with."

While Xia Xiu was tasting the food, he continued to ask the old man:

"His compensation is generous? Jobs with a child protective services government agency should be less likely to result in large compensation."

Joseph also continued chatting along with the new topic raised by Xia Xiu. He pointed in the direction outside the floor-to-ceiling window. There was a place they just passed by, with various road signs inserted there.

The old man explained to Xia Xiu:

"Lister's focus varies. Generally speaking, the normal job of a child advocate is to receive reports of child abuse and neglect from the public, schools, medical facilities, law enforcement, etc. If the investigation determines that the child is facing immediate or potential

If the child is at risk, the agency may take protective measures, including temporarily removing the child from the family and placing the child in a foster home, kinship home, or emergency shelter.”

The old man pointed to the location of the road sign and said to Xia Xiu: "That's the Shenghu Orphanage, located in a remote bay area on the edge of the city, surrounded by dense forests."

He paused, then carefully considered his tone before continuing to explain to Xia Xiu:
To be continued...