"Xixi, hurry up!"
Zhao Zifeng's face flushed red as she grabbed my hand and ran outside. Neither of us could have imagined that we would witness such an eye - popping scene in the restroom.
We jogged all the way back to the dining hall. Only then did we look at each other, still in a state of shock.
"Damn it! I never thought Jiang Yingxue was so open. It really scared me!"
Zhao Zifeng kept patting her chest.
Although most of the students in our class had already celebrated their 18th birthdays, there were probably very few who dared to do such a thing for real, not to mention in a public place!
Zhao Zifeng was whispering her feelings, but I frowned. Even though I only caught a glimpse for a very short time, I could see the hanging rope around Jiang Yingxue's neck. However, this time the rope wasn't hanging behind her but was firmly grasped in that young man's hand!
"Lu Xiyu, are you guys okay?"
Dong Wenqing saw us running back in a hurry. He quickly put down his plate and walked over, asking with concern.
Zhao Zifeng blinked her eyes. She didn't expect her male god to take the initiative to ask about her well - being. Her face turned even redder. Stuttering, she said, "N - nothing. We met..."
"Nothing. This place is so big. We got lost looking for the restroom."
I quickly interrupted. It was about Jiang Yingxue's reputation. Although she didn't like me, I didn't want to spread the news.
Dong Wenqing smiled, showing his white teeth. He was a very sunny boy. Zhao Zifeng really had good taste!
"Later, everyone will take a taxi to Partyworld. Let's share a taxi, shall we?"
Dong Wenqing invited us actively.
"Sure! Sure!" Zhao Zifeng was overjoyed. She was almost like a girl with hearts floating above her head!
"Um... I'd better not." I really spoiled the fun by pouring cold water on Zhao Zifeng's enthusiasm.
"Please, come with us!" Zhao Zifeng clasped her hands together, pouted her lips, and winked at me. "I still need you..."
"Dingling, dingling, da la..."
The video call ringtone on my phone rang very appropriately. I waved the screen. "Look, my dad is urging me!"
"What a spoilsport!" Zhao Zifeng pouted.
Dong Wenqing also said with a smile, "Ask your uncle for permission again. Break the rule just this once. We've been classmates for three years and always buried ourselves in study. Only by relaxing now can we get closer to each other!"
Please... Isn't it just the two of you who want to get closer?
I complained silently in my heart, but I shook my head regretfully on the surface. "My dad is old - fashioned. He definitely won't agree."
Saying that, I took two steps away and was about to press the answer button when I suddenly found that my dad's WeChat avatar on the screen flashed a few times and then turned into the WeChat avatar of the client from Fanjing Villa.
I was shocked and quickly pressed the reject button.
I was afraid of seeing that terrifying paper - made figure's pale face again.
The screen went black. Zhao Zifeng and Dong Wenqing were still looking in my direction.
"Sorry, Zifeng. I really can't go."
I forced a smile. Today was the 14th day of the seventh lunar month, the day when the gates of hell opened. This strange call seemed to be a warning for me not to wander outside in the middle of the night.
"Lu Xiyu, stop pretending to be a pure and gentle lady!"
From the corridor behind, Jiang Yingxue staggered out. Her lips were brightly red, and she squinted at me. "Look at the hickey on your neck. Which wild man left it on you?!"
Her words made Zhao Zifeng and Dong Wenqing's gazes focus on me.
I didn't know what a hickey was. I guessed Zhao Zifeng didn't either.
"Jiang Yingxue, have you no shame?!"
Afraid that I would be at a disadvantage, Zhao Zifeng quickly ran over, grabbed my hand, and looked at Jiang Yingxue contemptuously. "How dare you talk about others? If you can't satisfy your desires, just do it at home. Why do you have to go to the restroom to..."
"Forget it, Zifeng. I'm not feeling well. Take me home!"
I squeezed Zhao Zifeng's hand hard and interrupted her.
I wanted to pull her away with me because I saw a faint shadow floating high behind Jiang Yingxue. The hanging rope in its hand was like a dog leash around Jiang Yingxue's neck, making her stand on tiptoe involuntarily.
It seemed to notice my gaze. The shadow floating in the air suddenly turned its head and grinned at me. A blood - red tongue "swished" down, more than half a foot long, almost touching Jiang Yingxue's hair bun...
"Zifeng, go! Let's get out of here quickly!"
My voice was out of tune. I dragged Zhao Zifeng and fled towards the entrance of the dining hall.
"Xixi, we haven't eaten yet!"
Zhao Zifeng didn't want to miss this precious opportunity to communicate with her male god. She tried to break free from my hand.
"I'll explain when we get back!"
I grabbed Zhao Zifeng's arm desperately and ran all the way to the marble steps outside the hotel. I opened the taxi - hailing app to call a taxi when I heard Zhao Zifeng's voice full of surprise.
"Hey, why are there wedding cars at this late hour?!"
I was startled and quickly looked up. Sure enough, on the wide tree - lined avenue not far away, there was a wedding procession wearing old - fashioned red wedding clothes. They were blowing suonas and beating gongs and drums, but there was no sound. At the front was a paper doll in a long gown and mandarin jacket. It bowed stiffly towards me.
At the same time, a voice directly entered my mind: "The auspicious time has arrived. The bride and groom should get into the sedan chair..."
My face instantly turned pale.
After the nightmare in Fanjing Villa, I seemed to be able to see these things!
I pulled Zhao Zifeng's arm and dragged her back into the hotel. Although the hall was brightly lit, I felt as if there were countless ghostly shadows floating around.
"Xixi, what's wrong with you?" Zhao Zifeng's arm was almost pinched to bleed. She grimaced and asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"
"Zifeng, don't you see it?!"
It was she who told me that she saw the wedding procession.
"See what? Do you mean the wedding limousine in the parking lot? A stretched Lincoln... Tsk tsk, it's really cool!" Zhao Zifeng said enviously. "If I get married, I must sit in such a car!"
My heart skipped a beat. "Then, Jiang Yingxue in the restroom..."
"Why mention her!" Zhao Zifeng looked contemptuous. "I really didn't expect her to be so horny. She was masturbating on the toilet. It's so disgusting!"
Sure enough, only I could see...
A layer of goosebumps instantly appeared on my arms.
At this moment, my phone vibrated. The taxi - hailing order on Didi had been accepted. Looking at the map, the taxi was nearby.
"Hehe... Why aren't you leaving again?"
Jiang Yingxue staggered down the revolving stairs in the hotel hall. The man above her head was floating like a balloon.
"Little girl, do you want to have a taste too?" It licked its blood - red tongue.