Chapter 8, I would rather become a ghost

Um ... ... !

The girl's brain is working rapidly

With a single move, the girl showed no sign of triumph and continued to rush down the stairs

Unfortunately, she did not find any weapons that could be used for resistance

At this moment, it seems that the only thing she can do is ... ...

Of course, there is one thing she is somewhat confident about: that is the act of running away itself

Yan Mingjun looked at the beautiful girl sitting on the ground, her posture delicate and weak, and his breathing unconsciously became heavier; Wang Nana instinctively felt displeased, yet still obediently stepped forward, and the two of them each grabbed Lin Xingjie's shoulders.

Lin Xingjie wanted to evade, but was hindered by pain and was unable to do so, subsequently falling to the ground

Lin Xingjie made a decision and decisively ran towards the kitchen

Shi Hui shook his head, no longer dwelling on it, with only the burning desire left in his mind

In retaliation for the slap just now, he showed no mercy, and Lin Xingjie immediately curled up in pain like a cooked shrimp.

It was not until this moment that Lin Xingjie realized that what she had seen earlier in the corridor on the second floor was probably not a "hole in the mezzanine"; the dark feeling that had been lingering around her since she stepped into the house was actually caused by that "darkness"...! ... It turned out that it had been following her all along!

For some unknown reason, the door that was on the verge of collapsing was not pushed open. Was it propped up by something left outside? Or is it possible that there really are accomplices?

This type of young person stands out as being unruly and fearless before being confronted by the harsh realities of life, showing no respect even for the highest authority, let alone heeding the words of a peer, highlighting the stark contrast with the strictly hierarchical true "underworld".

The more it came to this moment, the less afraid Lin Xingjie became; she simply widened her eyes and stared intently at the increasingly thick "darkness" that was approaching her...

... ...

An unexpected sharp pain struck, and Lin Xingjie clutched her shoulder, sinking down in agony, holding her breath, tears streaming down uncontrollably. The smile that had just briefly appeared on her face instantly froze.

Hearing the frantic sounds coming from upstairs, Lin Xingjie finally felt a sense of relaxation.

Ultimately, the practice of having "guards at the door when committing bad deeds" is unlikely to be seen among the delinquents in the school. Although Shi Hui appears to be a "leading figure" and is known by people at Municipal No. 3 Middle School, in his circle, there is actually no one who would truly obey him unconditionally

Shi Hui walked in front of Lin Xingjie, knowing that she had no way to escape, and thus he felt no urgency. Instead, he lowered his head to admire her.

The door panel quickly rebounded, and Lin Xingjie heard an unexpected groan of pain, probably from being hit on the nose by the door panel

The door ahead was pushed open from the inside, as if someone was about to rush out. However, Lin Xingjie, who was running, seemed to have anticipated this, and with an increase in speed, her sneaker-clad foot forcefully kicked the door.

In the past, she often fantasized that if there were martial arts capable of one against ten, it would be wonderful to be a heroine from a martial arts novel; however, the reality is that a girl without anyone to rely on is like walking in a jungle filled with lurking beasts, having to strive to project a fierce demeanor in order to avoid being harmed

It feels like it will be very painful. After all, during the time she spent walking up the stairs, she had already checked each door and knew their sturdiness.

Shi Hui rushed to the edge of the stairs, panting heavily, and leaned over the railing to look down. The figure of the dark-haired girl flashed in the corner and was already out of sight.

When pressed to the ground, Lin Xingjie only felt darkness before her eyes

Capture her

Sister Xingjie, it is better for you to be obedient. If your beautiful face were to be injured, that would truly be a loss

No, it actually doesn't matter anymore...

Lin Xingjie believed that if Shi Hui had made up his mind to take action against her today, he would not have called too many people; otherwise, the matter would surely be exposed, and he must be aware of the risks involved. Moreover, she had not entered recklessly. Lin Xingjie looked out the window, and indeed, there was no one outside

Hello, Yan Mingjun, did you lock the door when you came? I have mentioned this to you before

Wang Nana could hardly suppress her laughter. She was squatting in front of Lin Xingjie, holding a camera in her hand

I see that you must have lost your mind

Standing aside, Wang Nana, who was anxiously adjusting her dress, couldn't help but mutter a curse under her breath. ... Unable to handle such a trivial matter, just watching that woman escape ... . ... Indeed, men are useless.

The person squatting in front of her held down her foot

Certainly, the girl believes that there are still areas where she has been negligent: for instance, what if there are more than these three individuals, and someone is blocking the doorway at that moment, then it would be disastrous

What should be done in such a situation

At the moment Lin Xingjie saw the other party's intention to make a move, she realized that Shi Hui and his companions had indeed come prepared, and their objective was herself

Ultimately, if the door here could truly be locked from the inside, I would not have entered from the very beginning, she thought to herself

Whether indoors or outdoors, there remains a profound silence

Remember not to take a picture of my face

However, what surprised Shi Hui a bit was that the girl who had been kicked remained motionless like a doll, her dark pupils fixed on him, her gaze empty. It seemed as if she was not looking at him, but rather at "something" behind her.

Following the plan, she ran smoothly all the way to the door, and the girl directly crashed into the wooden door, which was already half broken and locked, and then

For example, right now

You must not make any more mistakes

Lin Xingjie ran forward without looking back, the stairs in the corridor creaking under her feet, yet she did not slow her pace for a moment. The darkness ahead twisted and flowed like a whirlpool, and for a time, the girl could only hear her own heavy breathing, even the angry shouts coming from behind seemed to be coming from a distant place

The long-haired boy covered his nose with one hand while responding in a muffled voice.

Therefore, regardless of whether one has offended the other party, whether to choose to resist or to endure silently, they are all determined to achieve their goals. Subsequently, there will certainly be even more excessive actions, and by that time, it will be too late to struggle.

Because the place where the two individuals are located is not a public area, but rather a deserted house rarely traversed by others and isolated from the outside world, such unruly and lawless young delinquents will only become more unrestrained in this environment

She didn't run out

Why aren't you running anymore

She also saw that the boy stealthily approached Shi Hui, who was excitedly preparing to unbuckle his belt, raised the heavy object in his hand high, and winked at her

The situation is not looking good

Lin Xingjie’s quick reaction and decisive judgment completely exceeded the expectations of these few individuals. Although they had the advantage in numbers, it was difficult for them to catch up at this moment

Alright!

... ...

Hahaha

At first, she was kicking her legs, desperately trying to struggle. Wang Nana almost failed to hold her shoulder, but Shi Hui quickly stepped forward and kicked her in the stomach.

At that moment

Less than half a minute later, several people came down from upstairs. Shi Hui and Yan Mingjun were in a heated argument. One was furious, feeling that a cooked duck had flown away, while the other did not think he was at fault at all, being quite proud and stubbornly rebutting; when the two turned their heads, they saw that the door was still properly closed, and they couldn't help but be taken aback.

The window ... Lin Xingjie knocked twice and found it to be sealed shut

If you had listened earlier, you would not have had to suffer.

He wanted to see, wanted to witness her angry expression as she bit her lip, wanted to see her curse vehemently, wanted to see her stubborn and unyielding face... He believed that she would behave this way, for she appeared to be the type of girl with such a character

The young man issued a command

Beyond the shoulder of the person in front, a dense and rich darkness, akin to a liquid black hole, draws the girl's gaze

Even in such a dirty and dark place, the girl's beauty remains completely unaffected; instead, it adds a touch of charm that evokes pity. Her jet-black long hair spreads out on the ground like a blooming flower

Hehe, if you don't want to get hurt, then don't move around recklessly

However, since the other party has made up their mind, entangling oneself with such people in this place will surely lead to no good. After all, Shi Hui is strong and has reportedly trained for several years. Coupled with the narrowness of the room and the fact that the remaining individuals are all his companions, she can only choose to flee

In other words, only by taking the initiative when the opponent is unprepared can one escape. The act of slapping seems unexpected, yet it actually seizes the only fleeting opportunity.

In Lin Xingjie's pupils, a faint reflection of profound darkness can be seen, yet that is not the original color of her eyes

I know, I know, I don't want to take a picture of that smelly man's face either. It's still Sister Xingjie who looks better on camera. Come on, Sister Xingjie, look this way, smile, and say 'cheese'!

How did he appear

So... is that an illusion of my own? Or does this house really have ghosts

Shi Hui stepped forward, a smile on his face, yet his actions with his hands were merciless as he pushed her forcefully.

Accompanied by a loud bang, Lin Xingjie was pressed to the ground

At first, she thought it was just her illusion; however, as the figure drew closer, the girl realized that it was indeed a person, with a youthful face, wearing the uniform of the Third Middle School, and looking somewhat familiar

She certainly knew that her hope of escaping this group of people was extremely slim, yet instinct drove her to continue struggling. However, the pain that surged from her shoulders and abdomen was nearly taking away all her willpower

Lin Xingjie stood up unsteadily, gritting her teeth as she kicked the door several times, yet there was still no response

The faces of peers who are laughing heartily seem to transform into distorted and ever-changing whirlpools

Lin Xingjie suddenly saw a figure behind Shi Hui

Lin Xingjie did not strike out on a whim; she is skilled at extricating herself from entanglements, and she has had her share of experiences with a line of people trailing behind her.

Haha, do you want to play eagle catching chicks with us?

Inherent physical disadvantages often require prior observation and thoughtful action, as well as a thorough understanding of the surrounding streets and environment to compensate for them

She bit her lip tightly, not even feeling the blood flowing into her mouth

The black-haired girl squatting on the ground raised her tear-filled eyes. She suddenly noticed that even the light that would normally seep through the cracks of the door was completely invisible at this moment

She took a deep breath

If this place were truly a haunted house, she thought, at least it would allow this group of people to die with her. She even hoped that the manner of death demanded by the vengeful spirit would be as tragic as possible

Lin Xingjie possesses a calm demeanor that surpasses that of the average person. With experience in fighting and the courage to wield a knife, she is generally able to handle those idle individuals who approach her simply because of her good looks.

If there were really ghosts in this world, it would be wonderful, even though she had never believed in such things before. If becoming a ghost were her only means of revenge, she would undoubtedly do it without hesitation, fiercely retaliating against them, avenging all those who had pushed her into a desperate situation

Although she does not know why this door cannot be opened, she can only abandon this plan

Bang

... ...

I intended to lock it, but I didn't expect that the door was broken

It is impossible to take the opportunity to teach the other party a lesson, as boys inherently have an advantage in strength and physical ability over girls. Just now, she seemed to escape easily and even stunned Shi Hui with a slap, but that was only because the other party did not exert themselves seriously. If he were to get close and entangle her, it would become very difficult to break free.

The young man with long hair pressed her down with one hand, while his other hand pulled out a knife from his pocket, threatening her; the glint of the blade shimmered in the air

While they were speaking, they saw Lin Xingjie covering her shoulder, her face pale, staggering as she walked out of the kitchen

That guy seems to have considerable experience with women; his previous actions carried a teasing implication and were not overly forceful, as if he merely intended to engage in casual flirting or take advantage. However, if a girl is truly afraid of retaliation afterward and thus hesitates to confront him, or if she harbors a wishful fantasy of merely being touched a few times, then she would be falling into a trap