Bai Yu had previously worried that after these lunatics became beautiful girls, with no one knowing each other’s identities, it would be difficult to guess who was who. She feared these guys would hide too deeply.
But now, it seemed her worries were unfounded. These guys really didn’t know how to act like proper women. After all, they were all previously men, and not just any men, but mentally unstable murderers.
Still, it had to be said, the one in front of her was seriously overdoing it. Her nauseating tone, her inexplicable makeup. Perhaps she thought that acting this way would leave a deep impression on Lu Liangting. Who wouldn’t like a delicate, coquettish girl?
Not to mention Bai Yu, even Zhao Mingyue unconsciously took a step back.
She even subconsciously ignored being called an old hag. She just felt that this young girl’s mental state was somewhat off.
The atmosphere in the convenience store had become somewhat oppressive due to Lu Liangting’s story. After this girl appeared, Lu Liangting swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue. He sidestepped, trying to avoid the hand on his shoulder. Unfortunately, not only did he fail to shake it off, but the look in her eyes made his skin crawl.
“Little Han, I’ve told you many times, you can’t be this rude.”
His tone carried a hint of helplessness. His eyes looked towards Zhao Mingyue, who was awkwardly standing behind the counter. “I’m sorry, Mingyue. Her name is Xia Han. She’s my cousin. Please don’t take what she just said to heart. This girl has been like this since she was little, won’t listen to anyone.”
“It’s… it’s fine.” Zhao Mingyue shook her head gently.
“Let’s go, Cousin. Don’t forget our plan for tonight. We can’t waste any more time. Hurry up!” The girl named Xia Han tugged at Lu Liangting’s sleeve, pulling him towards the store exit.
“Wait, I have a few more things to say.”
“No, let’s go, fast! Or else I’ll tell Auntie about tonight’s matter!”
“This… forget it, forget it.” Lu Liangting had a terrible headache. He truly had no way of dealing with this cousin of his. And tonight’s operation was too important.
Before leaving, Lu Liangting didn’t forget to shout back at Zhao Mingyue.
“Mingyue, you absolutely must remember what I said! There’s something wrong with Sunshine Apartment!”
“Also, tonight, no matter what sounds you hear, no matter what, absolutely do NOT go outside!”
Lu Liangting’s voice faded into the distance. Accompanied by the crisp chime of the bell on the doorframe, the convenience store’s glass door slammed shut.
Zhao Mingyue was baffled. Subconsciously, she looked up at the motionless wind chime, then turned her body to look outside the door. It was better not to have looked; the moment her gaze went out, it met a pair of eyes. The look in the other’s eyes made her feel extremely uncomfortable deep down, though she couldn’t say exactly why.
The person staring back at her was Xia Han.
She flashed a strange smile at Zhao Mingyue, then pulled Lu Liangting away into the distance.
“That person’s gaze was so strange.”
Muttering to herself, Zhao Mingyue took the rabbit doll from her pocket and placed it on the table. She sat down herself, cupping her cheeks in her hands. “Bai Yu, do you think what Lu Liangting said was true? Could that Ghost Wall Maze this morning have been the work of those burned wraiths?”
“It’s probably true. What targeted you this morning was a female ghost,” Bai Yu replied.
“A female ghost? If it was really them, why did it only appear today, and never before?”
Zhao Mingyue was very puzzled. She had lived here for a few months and never encountered this situation before. She’d only seen a ghost once.
“Because that game you played last night attracted the ghosts in this building.”
“In that case, am I in mortal danger?” Zhao Mingyue felt a tiny bit of panic in her heart.
“Yes.”
“Ah… then, then is there any way to resolve this?”
Normally, upon hearing they’d be hunted by a fierce ghost, a person would either be skeptical or try every possible way to hide. Zhao Mingyue’s only hope now was Bai Yu. In her eyes, Bai Yu was an unusual ghost, and also a very capable fighter.
“There is a way. I’ll tell you when we get back tonight. However, tonight might be a little… stimulating for you.”
“As long as it can be resolved.” Zhao Mingyue let out a long sigh of relief. It could be stimulating if it wanted to be. Then, she thought of something else. “So why did Lu Liangting tell me not to go out tonight?”
“Because what he’s going to do tonight is exactly the same thing you’re going to do.”
“Alright, I got it.”
Zhao Mingyue didn’t ask further. Bai Yu said she would tell her tonight. By now, she actually had a somewhat blind faith in Bai Yu. She was well aware of this herself, but she also knew that besides trusting Bai Yu, she had no other option.
The entire day, the convenience store had very few customers. It was really too remote here. Zhao Mingyue could never figure out why the Boss opened a store in this location.
At seven in the evening, the staff member coming to take over the shift arrived. Zhao Mingyue put away the rabbit doll, organized her backpack, and pushed the door to leave. Sure enough, just like when she arrived, aside from the single chime of the bell on the threshold, the wind chime hanging not far away swayed without any wind, emitting a crisp, flowing-water-like sound.
Unconcerned, she got on her bicycle and rode towards Sunshine Apartment.
The journey took less than ten minutes. Upon reaching downstairs, looking at the apartment building shrouded in the hazy night, Zhao Mingyue shivered involuntarily.
Remembering what Lu Liangting had told her during the day about the building, her heart felt even more uneasy.
Don’t forget, she lived on the fourth floor.
It was entirely possible that the room she lived in now was one where someone had committed suicide.
No wonder the place was rented to her so cheaply, only four hundred yuan a month, far lower than anywhere else.
“Bai Yu… Sister Bai… if we run into any evil ghosts again, it’s all up to you now.”
She dashed upstairs with her backpack, silently muttering something to herself.
Under the dim corridor lights, a strange sight unfolded: Zhao Mingyue, who clearly had short hair, trailed a woman’s long-haired shadow behind her. Amidst her inner mutterings, the shadow rippled slightly.
Tonight, for Zhao Mingyue, wouldn’t be stimulating; it would be more like sheer terror. What Bai Yu hadn’t told her was that this building held far more than just one ghost. She wasn’t sure of the exact number, but there were many. It could be called a veritable “Ghost Building.”
One had to admit, Zhao Mingyue’s life was seriously tough, to have lived in such a building for so long and only run into trouble last night.
But for me, this is a good thing. I can strengthen myself by devouring wraiths. The ghosts in this building can just be my nourishment.
Without encountering any Ghost Wall Maze, Zhao Mingyue ran all the way to the fourth floor.
Just as she was about to get her keys to open the door, she sensed someone on the floor above seemed to be watching her.
She raised her head and glanced over. The figure quickly vanished from sight.
Zhao Mingyue frowned and opened the door, entering her room.
The little room she had once found warm and cozy now felt dim and cold.
