Chapter 47: Relaxing One's Mind

  Before long, Lian Ye also arrived at the Shadow House and saw Qiao Jia, Lan Yu, and Ying Jing sitting quietly on the sofa in the living room, as if waiting for her arrival. "Qiao Jia, Lan Yu, you're so quick!"

  "Finally! We've been waiting for you for ages! You're so slow!"

  "Alright, I know. You're preparing for a meeting or something? Wait a minute, let me just move my luggage upstairs." Saying that, Liang Xi pulled her suitcase towards the stairs, and Ying also quickly got up to help.

  "Ryeo!" When they arrived at Ryeo's room on the second floor, Sa suddenly stopped Ryeo and said, "I think it's unnecessary to discuss anything further. The next game is about to start soon, so let's not get too tense, okay?"

  Lian Xi nodded silently and opened the door to her room. Ying followed closely behind, carrying Lian Xi's luggage. "Ying, I know you mean well, but considering Cai Jia's personality, she must want to know if I discovered anything last night when I stayed over..."

  "Of course, she wouldn't believe I didn't gain anything... anyway, let's go down first and talk later."

  Lian Yu let the porter put down her luggage and hurried downstairs.

  "Hey, did you talk to Ying about anything last night? Or did he tell you something?"

  "No, I went to bed very early last night. I suppose you also found a different side of him when you came today... It's because of his thoughtfulness that I think he no longer poses a threat to us, so I didn't ask anything."

  Qiao Jia was about to retort when Ying came downstairs. Qiao Jia swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue, while Lan Yu simply stood by silently watching them, without expressing any opinion or asking any questions.

  "The next game will start tomorrow night." As soon as this was said, everyone was stunned. A week's time had passed so quickly that they hadn't even had a chance to enjoy the relaxation of this moment before returning to that terrifying dream again.

  "This morning I also told Lian Yu that our discussion is actually meaningless. We survived the previous game, so there's no need to continue researching. As for the next game, we don't even have a slight understanding of it, so discussing it has no value either."

  Three people looked at Ying together, listening seriously. This evil shadow had indeed told Lian Xi once this morning, but at that time Lian Xi was preoccupied and did not hear Ying's words. This was also the reason why Ying said it again.

  "If we unfortunately die in the next game, then today and tomorrow will be our last moments. Why not cheer up and temporarily forget that nightmare? As for the next game, let's discuss it after the game starts."

  "That's right!" Lan Yu clapped his hands, "After the game starts, we still have time to find each other and express our opinions to help each other. So, let's just enjoy the real life outside of the game!"

  Although Qiao Jia still had many doubts and worries in her heart, what the shadow said was indeed reasonable. After hearing Lan Yu's agreement and seeing Lian Xi nodding silently, Qiao Jia could only follow everyone's intention. She planned to go find Lian Xi alone at night...

  Although I don't know if Ling Yu is willing to communicate with me about the game, Qiao Jia knows that she is being selfish. Nobody wants to live in fear every day, and compared to most people, they are indeed unfortunate to be selected for this game. However, like other players, they are also lucky, after all, they are still alive. But sometimes, they would rather not have this luck. Death may be the only enjoyment...

  "I propose that we go out for a big dinner tonight! I'll treat you all!" Lan Yu stood up and smiled at everyone. "Let's go somewhere good! Big crabs, big lobsters, Manchu Han Imperial Feast... after eating, we can go appreciate the night view and have some drinks..."

  Lan Yu's proposal was indeed good, and everyone happily accepted it. They each returned to their rooms to pack up. Qiao Jia, on the other hand, directly followed Lian Xi into her room.

  "Wow, Lian Yu, this room is also very beautiful, it's all purple..."

  "Qiao Jia, if I'm not mistaken, your room should be all yellow, right..."

  "How did you know? Did you sneak a peek last night?"

  "No, go to the bathroom and you'll know! I wanted to take a bath last night, when I got to the bathroom, I found four pairs of slippers and toiletries that were ready. The colors of the slippers are black, purple, yellow, and blue. And yesterday, I saw that the color of the shadow in my room was black..."

  Lian Yu specially prepared breakfast for her and made three sandwiches. She also told Qiao Jia about the address card in advance.

  "So that's how it is. It seems that Shieh is really meticulous and doesn't seem like a ruthless killer after all. But somehow I still feel that something is off... How could Shieh have changed so quickly? I remember when we first saw him, he had an unyielding expression and was always coldly smiling, just like a... And now, he's become a perfect gentleman..."

  Qiao Jia thought for a moment and said, "Lian Xi, don't say that, but I took a closer look at him today, and he's really a handsome guy!"

  "Qiao Jia, you already have Lan Yu, so stop flirting around here, okay? Be careful or I'll go report to the teacher! Lan Yu is so good to you, just be serious for once! You're not young anymore and still so unscrupulous!"

  Lianxi started talking, Qiao Jia always thought Lianxi was very good to her and Xiaomu, just worried too much...

  "Alright, alright! I was just joking, look at you going on and on like an old lady... whoever marries you will be driven to death by your nagging." Qiao Jia laughed, "Right, you said that Jing might have a crush on you! He's so considerate of you..."

  "Smelly girl, are you trying to make me happy? Don't talk nonsense..."

  Two girls couldn't help but burst out laughing, Lan Yu and Ying both heard the laughter of the two girls. It's been a long time since they've laughed like that. Ying and Lan Yu also simultaneously showed a helpless expression, then secretly smiled...

  These two girls are really helpless, their emotions change too quickly, they are nervous when they are afraid, and carefree when they are happy, without worrying about anything, maybe this is also what attracts Lan Yu and Ying to them.

  That night, the four of them had a great time. Lan Yu and Ying also let go of their reserve, drinking with the two girls until they were all crazy and shouting loudly on the street. From time to time, the four of them would face each other and laugh uncontrollably, until they were laughing so hard that they fell to the ground and couldn't get up.

  Humming happily as they returned to their shared home, it was already three in the morning. Under the influence of alcohol, the four people's emotions took a long time to calm down, reluctantly returning to their respective rooms. This was the crazy party of the four...

  They spent the most crazy and happiest night together in years, forgetting all the bad things.