Chapter 002: The Vengeful Spirit in Red (01)
The Xie Pond is open
"It's nothing, it's always like this, did I scare you?" Yan Jing paused for a moment and sincerely remarked, "You are truly a good person"
Yan Jing: "... ..."
Yan Jing fell into a deep state of isolation
Zhou Wen has met many people
Xie Chi curled the corner of her mouth, her boyfriend is really expensive, 10,000 points
Only the first among 100 poorly made horror films will suffice
The individuals before me are either those who live in comfort and have received a good education, remaining naive to the ways of the world; or they appear impressive on the surface, yet possess a dark and shocking nature beneath.
The cast list contains real names, and there is no point in lying
Yan Jing felt a slight sense of loss, but upon thinking that Xie Chi had reluctantly accepted him, he was instantly filled with joy.
He thought for a moment, a smile that was not quite a smile appeared on his face: "So you deliberately bumped into me just now?"
The secretary said: "Our boss is inside, you may go in."
Xie Chi was slightly surprised: "You can see it, can't you..."
A well-dressed woman stepped out of the revolving door, wearing a black suit, a fitted black skirt, and high heels. Holding a blue folder, she appeared to be a secretary or something similar. She glanced at the scattered crowd outside and said arrogantly, "Everyone come in with me to sign the contract."
The female boss said indifferently: "The secretary should have explained the specific matters to you clearly, so I won't waste words. The company will have no one here for the next few days, and I will come by every afternoon to check in."
All actors are in position, and the plot of the horror film "The Red Dress Vengeful Spirit" officially begins, with the "audience" having entered to watch
At this moment, the app sent a message
Xie Chi opened his personal information panel and took a glance; he currently held the unremarkable white title - [Obscure Eighteenth Line].
In the spacious office, everyone was tense, except for Xie Chi, who lowered his brows and appeared distracted.
The female boss waved to them: "Come over and sign the contract."
Yan Jinggang was about to enthusiastically engage in a chat with Xie Chi when he suddenly broke into a violent cough
Yan Jing, isn't the homophone just ... ... eye?
The newcomer secretly thought: "No, it can't be something like a snake, right?"
Yan Jing subconsciously asked: "Isn't it because they are strong that they are not afraid?"
Xie Chi said in a deep voice: "In the pitch-black cage sleeps a fierce ghost, awakening at a fixed time each year, filled with unending rage, vowing to kill the humans who confine it. In order to quell its fury and seek a moment of peace, humans, taking advantage of its daytime slumber, stuff their weak, greedy, and ignorant kind into the cage, and then... lock the cage shut"
Secondly, the horror films under the APP do not provide scripts; the plot needs to be explored and triggered by the actors themselves
A group of people was led to stop at the entrance of "General Manager Zhang's Office" on the first floor
Ah, I apologize, I am blind and cannot see... I just bumped into someone!" The person quickly spoke up, even bowing deeply towards Xie Chi with a hint of cheerfulness.
Xie Chi did not express a clear opinion
The two of them walked towards the revolving door while conversing.
Xie Chi opens the APP
The secretary pushed the door open and saw the boss holding a black urn in his arms. Her face instantly turned pale, and after mustering the courage to exchange a few words with the boss, she received permission and quickly walked away, feeling timid and apprehensive
Yan Jing: "... ..."
The detailed rules have already been sent over, and Xie Chifei has quickly skimmed through them, noting down several key points
"No, I won't." Xie Chidun paused for a moment and said nonchalantly, "But you can give it a try; I have no objections. After all, failure is the mother of success."
Several notes regarding the horror film "The Red Cloaked Vengeful Spirit"
The voices of the passersby on the road suddenly grew louder, just enough for the actors to hear
Xie Chi no longer joked and said lightly: "You can follow along as you wish, just don't play any tricks."
The audience who have just entered to watch:
He nodded slightly, adopting a humble yet perfectly appropriate demeanor, patiently listening to the incessant chatter of the unsettling man beside him. He appeared to be good-natured and well-mannered, elegant and kind, without a hint of unpleasant sharpness.
As the vibrations of the phone gradually subside, the plot slowly unfolds
Xie Chi cast a cold glance at Zhou Wen, the tall and muscular man.
Newbie Tip: Negative points will result in elimination for actors during settlement. Newbie actors start with a score of 0, so please do not violate the rules
Xie Chi watched him cough up blood with wide eyes, his gaze slightly凝凝.
Xie Chi was not in a hurry to go over. He opened his phone to try it out and found that, apart from the horror movie actor app which could run normally, all other functions of the phone were completely non-functional
Blind and frail, one either has unattainable wishes or possesses a skill to rely on; otherwise, with such physical condition, coming here is tantamount to a dead end
The secretary said in front: "Let's sign a contract this afternoon, and officially start work tonight"
Is this haunted company hiring employees again
In the midst of the conversation, a newcomer really approached the secretary, only to return with an awkward expression, clearly having achieved nothing.
In the office, a woman in her thirties is sitting on an office chair. Her features are somewhat strikingly beautiful, and at first glance, she appears more attractive than some female celebrities. However, her complexion is somewhat dull and sallow. Judging by the size of her belly, she seems to be about four to five months pregnant
Xie Chi is quite curious about what this "audience" really is. Who would take pleasure in the suffering, struggles, and tragic deaths of actors? How can they watch them continuously for seven days and nights?
In such a remote suburb, surrounded by low, self-built houses, the building in front appears increasingly tall and strange
Xie Chi is helpless
After a horror film, the increase in the number of fans for the actors can be converted into points according to a certain ratio
Xie Chi had a clear understanding in his heart and showed no interest in probing or understanding further. He merely expressed a habitual concern, saying, "Is it serious? Those over there should be the other actors; I will take you there."
"What the hell!" Yan Jing was startled and quickly lowered his voice, "If you put it that way, aren't we just scapegoats?! No wonder they all take a holiday during the Ghost Festival! They even offer a price of one million per person to recruit us..."
Yan Jing also felt that he had been foolish; if it were so easy to uncover the truth, why would the filming time be set for seven days
The newcomer kept repeating that she was new and knew nothing.
Zhou Wen is also quite capable, although there aren't many flashy moves to watch, he can both fight and run. It is said that before he started filming, he was a fitness coach
After all, I am a mediocre fighter, clumsy, and also blind
Zhou Wen found the newcomer to be verbose and, turning back with impatience, said: "You will know once you go in"
The app has new message notifications
"Boyfriend, I am afraid of pain," Xie Chi thought to herself, a subtle smile gradually appearing in her eyes.
Xie Chi lazily glanced at him: "Bingo"
Is this ... ... still a human
Xie Chi actively asked: "Are you also an actor?"
Could it be something like a centipede? My goodness, that must hurt so much
That thing is certainly not life-threatening, but it hurts; everyone is afraid of pain
The voice of the female boss came from the office, weak yet sharp: "Stop dawdling, everyone come in"
Although Yan Jing possesses some special abilities, they are not sufficient to ensure his survival. Therefore, he is eager to find a teammate to help him get by.
Yan Jing could no longer continue and thought that it would eventually be exposed, so he simply said: "I can sense that he has a strong malice towards you"
However, the app indicated that resistance was not possible, so they had no choice but to proceed forcefully
Yan Jingyue's voice grew softer, clearly feeling ashamed of his own act of seeking to exploit others.
Xie Chi stuffed his phone back into his pocket, seemingly deep in thought: "Don't you think that with such arrangements, the company wants us to... to our demise?"
Ah? The topic changed too quickly, Yan Jing's mind couldn't keep up, and he was stunned for a while before he thought to himself, "Wow," this person reacts so quickly
The thin, dark-skinned man had not yet had the chance to see what was inside the hut when he was bitten. A sharp pain surged from his finger, and he instantly let out a scream
Zhou Wen specifically asked his agent, as he is the only veteran actor in this film, so the person in front of him is a newcomer whom he can easily handle
Yan Jing murmured softly: "I feel like she is looking at us with the eyes of someone who sees the dead. Who does she look down upon?"
Firstly, all horror films under the APP are live horror films, with "audiences" watching from beginning to end
The APP has another message notification
It was merely a matter of the timing of the bite, the thin black man comforted himself as he laboriously moved towards the female boss, and then, under Zhou Wen's cold gaze, he slowly reached his hand into the jar
That was a lazy and low voice: "Xiao Chi, you go offline, I will take over."
The plot progress has been updated, please complete the contract (no resistance). Note, do not attack the pregnant female boss, the punishment is the same.
In the app, the higher the quality of the horror film, the greater the difficulty, and correspondingly, the more substantial the rewards upon completion
Thank you, Pool.
Xie Chi was looking down at his phone when he was unexpectedly bumped into, causing him to stumble. When he looked up, he saw a young man who was so thin that he appeared almost unrecognizable.
Isn't it obvious who it is, that gentle young man wearing glasses
... ...
Beneath the title is a line of small text evaluation: As a newcomer, you have left no impression on the audience and have no representative works
Yan Jing listened and said: "... ... So the secretary can attack, right? Those who can attack cannot extract useful information, correct?"
The man's skin is as pale as paper, his face devoid of any color, and he has very pronounced dark circles under his eyes, resembling a vampire, though not as handsome as one. His facial features are rather ordinary, except for his pair of eyes, which are particularly expressive, adding a touch of brilliance.
Four or five people are standing in front of the revolving door of the building, engaged in conversation; they are likely actors who are performing alongside Xie Chi.
I came here because I heard that this film features Zhou Wen, hehe, a romantic film is scheduled!
Yan Jing "!!!" He has mistaken the thigh!
Yan Jing whispered, "What the hell," and upon hearing that they might be bitten by an unknown entity and bleed, everyone's face turned paler than the last.
This is his territory
Zhou Wen's favorite challenge is the latter, and he is not afraid of it
I hereby declare in advance that I am also a coward, so do not hold any expectations. In any case, when encountering a ghost, I will definitely run faster than you.
The plot progress has been updated. Employees are not allowed to leave the company building during working hours; otherwise, it will be considered a violation, resulting in a deduction of 100 points and immediate expulsion from the project.
Zhou Wen took the lead in responding
The secretary looked back at him with disdain and said, "Wasn't it made very clear during the recruitment process?"
Xie Chi was somewhat surprised that Yan Jing's abilities could be utilized in this manner
It is probably because the family is poor that one resorts to earning such money
Xie Chi considers snakes and centipedes to be trivial matters, but what he fears are... those ghostly things like cursed insects, after all, Yan Jing said they are very evil
Zhou Wen's expression is also quite unpleasant
Zhou Wen decisively pointed at the thin, dark-skinned male newcomer and said, "You go first"
... ...
Yan Jing seemed to have a feeling, glancing in the direction where Zhou Wen was, and instinctively tugged at Xie Chi: "You need to be careful of him"
Points can not only be used to fulfill wishes, but also determine the titles of actors
The terrifying notion was casually expressed by Xie Chi in a tone reminiscent of telling a fairy tale
While others were perplexed, Yan Jing was haunted by an ominous premonition in her heart
Moreover, the young man's slightly moving Adam's apple in the sunlight is very beautiful and attractive, and although he is impeccably dressed, he still stirs one's heart. His waist and legs exhibit proportions that are perfectly astonishing
He fell silent for a moment, and had to awkwardly admit: "... yes, because your emotions have been completely stable since you came in, you must be quite impressive, so I was wondering if I could... hitch a ride on your coattails."
A chill ran through everyone's hearts
During the viewing process, the audience will choose whether to pay attention to a particular actor and become a fan of that actor based on the actor's performance and their own preferences
1. The maximum duration of this film is 7 days, and it may be concluded earlier if exploration is completed in advance
2. This film is a green card, and its quality is substandard. After filming concludes, the actor with the highest overall ranking will receive a reward of 100 points, while other actors will receive decreasing amounts in succession.
Let me say it again, please listen carefully! Work starts at 10 PM and ends at 5 AM. During work hours, the main entrance of the company will be locked. Once you finish your work, you can sleep, do whatever you like, but you cannot leave the company building
Yan Jing, due to his blindness, has all his messages read out loud to him, which is somewhat amusing
Titles will be upgraded as the points increase
The person immediately nodded: "My name is Yan Jing, with 'Yan' meaning serious and 'Jing' meaning mirror."
Suddenly, the voice of Xie Chi came from above: "Do you know why my emotions remain unchanged?"
The female boss suddenly whispered softly into the jar: "Little darling, it's time to eat"
The young man has a slender and tall figure, with skin that is a warm white. He wears a pair of glasses perched on his high nose bridge, and his features are refined, exuding a gentle and cultured demeanor.
Xie Chi did not expect this person to have such a demeanor, and tried to speak in a gentle tone, "It's nothing."
A few newcomers showed slight fear upon hearing "haunted" and "that thing is causing trouble," but they did not lose their composure.
After a while, I finally realized that I had been deceived when I heard a light laugh from above my head
a small effort
Zhou Wen is quite pathetic; he clearly has the qualifications to participate in higher quality films, yet he relies on amateur productions, probably out of fear, truly cowardly
Clearly able to discern the general direction through thought, how could one collide with him directly
He finds this person's way of speaking somewhat strange, as there is a subtle pause between "invisible" and "person," as if he is saying he cannot see people, but can see something else.
This is similar to the entertainment industry, where actors who do not reach a certain level of status are not qualified to participate in higher-end film and television productions
Ah? Yan Jing, who was beside him, did not react in time
Working at night? exclaimed the thin, dark-skinned newcomer in surprise
Everyone was waiting for her to present the contract, but the female boss placed the black urn she had been holding onto the table instead
The reason for calling actors is primarily due to the fact that the various systems of the APP are largely similar to those in the entertainment industry
The title is directly related to unlocking higher quality horror films
Zhou Wenxian moved first, and the newcomers followed him in one after another, while Xie Chi and Yan Jing fell behind last
I see that I have specifically paid attention to Zhou Wen, fearing that I might miss his new gay film; this time, I wonder who will be tormented.
Brothers on the same path! Otherwise, I would have gone next door to watch an incomprehensible horror film long ago, high quality, with ghosts brutally killing people, it's so damn enjoyable, unlike this one over here, the plot is clichéd and the pacing is slow
Yan Jing: "... ..."
Xie Chi was surprised; this company has at least fifteen floors, yet the boss's office is located on the first floor. The first floor is clearly the noisiest, bustling with people coming and going, which diminishes a lot of the prestige.
Yan Jing was aware of his gaffe and chuckled, saying: "An illusion"
Indeed, the female boss opened the black jar and said: "You put your hands inside, if you get bitten and bleed, that will count as the contract being fulfilled"
The concept of the main entrance being locked at the bottom of the building means that they have to stay in a completely sealed company building for an entire night
Finally, the APP will distribute points rewards based on the comprehensive performance rankings of the actors at the end of the horror film shoot
As Zhou Wen was enjoying the flattery from the newcomers, he looked up and saw Xie Chi. He was taken aback for a few seconds, and his gaze gradually became dim and ambiguous.
Everyone suddenly felt a chill run down their spines, hair standing on end
Did you not see their previous job advertisement? They were offering one million for just seven days of work, wouldn't that tempt you?
No matter how impressive the real world may be, it is of no use; even a prince must humble himself and seek protection here
After all, everyone will be bitten, which proves that this thing won't kill them, as horror films don't start with everyone being wiped out.
A newcomer muttered, "Isn't it just signing a contract? Why add a phrase about not being able to resist?"
It is two extremes
Everyone who comes here has a wish they want to fulfill, along with the determination to fight for it
Yan Jing, filled with indignation, glanced at the secretary leading the way and said, "Do you think this secretary NPC might know something? If we threaten her, will she reveal the truth? For instance, how ghosts are born..."
Behind him, Yan Jing stared at the black urn held by the female boss, momentarily taken aback. His face suddenly turned pale as he tugged at Xie Chi and whispered, "There are resentful thoughts inside; it's definitely something very evil. Let's keep our distance."
They can even check the app at any time during the filming process and communicate seamlessly with other actors, behaving more like content creators entertaining the audience through horror games.
Yan Jing was so frightened that she tightly clutched Xie Chi's arm, and the expressions of everyone present turned ashen
Although they are called actors, their primary job is not acting, but rather surviving in real terrifying environments while simultaneously exploring and advancing the plot, striving to restore the full essence of horror films
Did you forget? The middle of July is approaching, and that thing will start to cause trouble again
You wonder how these people can be so reckless, valuing money over their lives. I have heard that all those recruited last year have perished...
You are mistaken. "Xie Chi's eyes were filled with mockery, his voice calm, 'In fact, my heart is like dead ashes, coming here with a single desire for death.'"
The thin, dark-skinned man wisely swallowed his indignation. He did not dare to offend the only veteran actor in this horror film, as he still hoped that Zhou Wen would lead him out alive
Yan Jing: "After all, this is a confirmed horror film, the appearance of the ghost is already indicated in the title, 'The Red-Dressed Vengeful Spirit', red clothing, and according to that accompanying image, it is likely wearing red high heels. The introduction also mentioned that the temporary workers hired a few years ago all died in the building, so the ghost must be in the building, and now they want to lock us inside the building, damn it!"
The fierce ghosts emerge at night, indulging in a feast, their grievances temporarily alleviated, only to fall back into a deep slumber, awaiting the offerings of the following year
Xie Chi did not expect that there were still people with such abilities, but having seen many strange individuals and unusual events over the years, he adapted quickly
However, this is not an issue he needs to consider at the moment
Zhou Wenzheng looked back just in time, his eyes filled with unmasked desire and predation. Just as he was about to approach, all the actors' phones suddenly vibrated violently at that moment