Chapter 5, Young Malice (Part 1)

Xingjie, are you not coming over?

Wang Nana was indifferent to his little actions, her face slightly flushed as she said

No problem, no problem," Shi Hui readily agreed

Lin Xingjie is different. When she was at school, she always kept to herself. Moreover, Wang Nana had inquired privately and found out that this girl lives in a small alley and seems to come from a single-parent family, in fact, her living conditions are worse than those of the vast majority of her peers. ... Despite this, Lin Xingjie still grows up to be as beautiful as a pure lotus flower ...

The young girl circled around the first floor several times before finally discovering the spiral staircase in an inconspicuous corner.

As the foot steps onto the stair board, a dull echo is produced. Due to years of weathering and the instability of the structure, even slight vibrations cause the entire staircase to sway in response

I will be there shortly

She squatted there for a while, and only then did she rise and walk towards the door

"Wasn't it you who asked me to attract her attention? When a person is in a state of fear, it becomes difficult for them to notice our actions"

... ...

Wang Nana stood at the door, smiling as she waved to her

Wang Nana clasped her hands in front of her chest, looking at the two men with their arms around each other's shoulders, her eyes revealing a sense of disgust

Haha, Nana, you underestimate people too much

It is possible that even the other party did not expect that there are not just one or two people in the entire Third Middle School of the city who know Lin Xingjie. This is because the vast majority of people, after encountering this girl by chance on campus, would go on to inquire about the class she belongs to

Yan Mingjun thought for a moment and suddenly burst into laughter

Indeed. How about it, do you still dare to go in

Did you bring the camera? You said your uncle runs a photography studio

This is not an excuse. However..." Wang Nana wrapped her arms around her boyfriend's neck and said with a smile, "As for the so-called 'haunted house adventure,' we have actually been there once. Not to mention ghosts, we didn't even see a shadow.

I would like to see how that woman continues to put on a facade in front of others at school after being involved with a man and having her photos taken

She cautiously walked to a spot on the first floor near the kitchen. Perhaps due to the dim lighting, Lin Xingjie did not see the figures of those few people after scanning the area, and could only vaguely hear the boisterous laughter and chatter of the young people, as if it were coming from a great distance.

Wang Nana carefully took out the instant camera from her pocket.

Shi Hui remarked with emotion

Is there anyone inside?

If we go in like this, will we also meet our demise

Lin Xingjie responded. After the figures of those few people disappeared at the door, she squatted down to gather their backpacks together and quickly opened them to check the contents inside. No abnormalities were found.

The mere thought of that scene brought an involuntary smile to her face

Wang Nana raised her chin as if in provocation

Lin Xingjie possesses outstanding beauty and has a distinctive style of conduct that is often seen as unconventional, exuding a sense of aloofness that keeps others at a distance. Many perceive her as a rather proud individual, making her quite eye-catching among her peers. Although she has no friends within the school, there are quite a few who pay attention to her in secret

If I had known earlier, I would have carried a fruit knife with me, at least it would have given me some sense of security. Unfortunately, I left in too much of a hurry this morning

Certainly, avoiding danger in advance is equally important, but many times, she simply had no choice

The long-haired young man walked out of the washroom, shaking his damp hands after washing them

Wang Nana asked

Please put down the items

Everyone is afraid to come here, no one wants to buy here, real estate agents are reluctant to come, and the demolition team is unwilling to touch this bad luck

The girl with black hair quickly turned around and discovered that she could easily push the door open. Moreover, since the lock was broken, it would certainly not withstand a collision, which is why she finally breathed a sigh of relief

... ...

Brought it

Wang Nana spat and then burst into laughter

"Hey, Ah Hui, later Nana and I will go to the room next door, we won't disturb you two for now, but afterwards..." Yan Mingjun said with a grin as he patted his shoulder, "Remember to share a bit with me, okay?"

The door behind slowly closed with a dull creaking sound, blocking out the light from the outside world

Of course, there are other girls at City No. 3 Middle School who are so outstanding that they provoke envy, but she not only possesses good looks and a pleasant personality, but also has a wide circle of friends, a well-connected family background, and is an exemplary student with top academic performance. She is regarded as a model for further education by the teachers, and everyone is eager to please her, leaving no one daring to say anything.

Lin Xingjie called out their names again and finally heard a response

At that moment, Shi Hui walked out from the adjacent bedroom, approached the two, and quietly patted Wang Nana on the backside, then smiled and said, "I really have to thank you this time. If it were just the two of us men, Lin Xingjie probably wouldn't have come along."

That is why she would behave so actively

That being said, Wang Nana still agreed to these two individuals. On one hand, her extravagant spending and the need to show off in front of her girlfriends rely on boys like Shi Hui and Yan Mingjun; on the other hand, Wang Nana had actually known Lin Xingjie for a long time.

After Wang Nana finished speaking, a sudden chill swept through the air, accompanied by a whistling sound that flowed past the young boys and girls. Several of them instinctively pressed their lips together, falling into silence

"Otherwise, why didn't you jump out to scare us?" Yan Mingjun's face revealed a lewd expression, "It must be that when we are having a big time here today, you got shy and ran away"

... ...

Seeing the two boys with whom Mingming had an intimate relationship now excitedly discussing another girl, completely disregarding her presence, Wang Nana felt a strong emotion rising within her: it was a seething jealousy, yet mixed with a sense of exhilarating pleasure

The girl, while worrying about whether she might miss a step, raised her head to look upwards. The end of the staircase was shrouded in a layer of dim light, resembling an entrance to a dark world

Hello, where are you?

Why

... ...

The water has not been heard. But over here, it's almost growing cobwebs, it's too dirty... Speaking of which, Nana, you are really clever to come up with such an excuse. When Lin Xingjie said she didn't want to go to karaoke, I thought for sure there was no chance this time.

I believe that even if there are indeed ghosts in this place, they would certainly be female ghosts

Of course, the girl did not believe in the so-called rumors of the "haunted house"; she simply did not trust these few individuals.

She ascended the stairs, attempting to ignore the fragmented sounds around her, covering her mouth and nose with her sleeve, making every effort to avoid the thick dust suspended in the air from entering her respiratory tract. As she continued to climb, Lin Xingjie always felt a sticky and uncomfortable sensation on her hair

Yan Mingjun rubbed his hands together, his tone filled with excitement. It was because he had the opportunity to showcase and prove himself in front of others that he expressed a bit of interest

No one responded

... ...

Fortunately, it was not placed in the backpack, otherwise it would have been discovered

Wang Nana is certainly one of them. In fact, she is not unattractive, but when compared to the other party, she can only feel ashamed of her appearance: Lin Xingjie has skin as white as if it could glow, while at a young age, her skin has already been overdrawn due to the excessive use of cosmetics, appearing quite dull, yellowish, and rough; in contrast to that model-like tall and slender figure, her own emaciated physique can only be described as shriveled.

Come up!

Walking past the wall, in front of the house is a wooden staircase, half decayed, with lush grass growing knee-high, as if something happened. As I passed through the swaying grass, I could vaguely see old tires and a rusty bicycle, quietly lying within, while the grass blades danced and flew into the sky. Apart from the cold sound of the wind, there was a profound silence, making the surrounding scenery appear even more desolate

Dirty, dark, and old, the interior of the house feels as if it belongs to another world, as if the pitch-black room is shrouded by an old dishcloth, concealing things that belong solely to the night

Lin Xingjie watched helplessly as the other party pushed the door open, realizing that she had no reason to stop them any longer. One could not expect this group of delinquent high school students to possess a sense of public morality that prohibits unauthorized entry. Such individuals have always disregarded warning signs, and in fact, the more they violate the rules, the more pleasure they derive from it

So dark

That is why this place looks so dilapidated

"It can't be possible. If someone really lived here, it wouldn't have turned into this state," said Yan Mingjun as he stepped up the stairs. "I'll go in and take a look to find out."

You are all waiting here, I will be the first to go in

Although people at school generally portray her as a fierce and violent woman, she has never taken the initiative to physically harm anyone. However, Lin Xingjie lives in an environment where she frequently encounters various threats, a significant portion of which come from physically dominant males, making it imperative for her to find ways to protect herself

Lin Xingjie could not help but call out to him

Unbeknownst to him, a rustling sound emerged from somewhere. The sound was very close, as if it were happening right next to his ear, yet it was invisible and intangible; it resembled the gnawing of a mouse on scraps within the walls, or perhaps the scurrying noises on the floor.

While speaking, the remaining two individuals tossed their backpacks into the bushes and began to stagger towards the door

She is, after all, a girl; hearing them openly discuss such matters in front of her, it is impossible not to feel disgusted

The moment she stepped through the door, Lin Xingjie instinctively furrowed her delicate brows

Here, on the second floor

Only by forcing oneself to reveal a fierce side can one make others retreat in the face of difficulty