Chapter 4: Nightmare

This means that Lin Wanwan does not accept the so-called atonement

I finally understand why Su Dongdong's tone is so calm at this moment, because last night, she encountered great fear. After truly experiencing fear, one naturally becomes indifferent to many things.

At that moment, suddenly, a cold laugh echoed in my ears

Having had a good night's sleep, I can clearly feel that my mental state has improved significantly

To speak honestly, the tragic state of Su Bansian has once again cast a shadow over my fragile heart, and the last shadow was the death of Lin Wanwan. Just a few days apart, my psychological burden has doubled.

At this moment, Su Dongdong is sitting at the entrance of the house, enjoying a lollipop while reading a comic, appearing quite content and at ease

Su Dongdong's tone was very calm, yet it sent chills down my spine. I instinctively opened my mouth to ask, "What is that thing?"

Reflecting on the events of the past two days in my mind, I felt a sense of unease.

Upon entering school, I got into a fight with a bully from the second year. Relying on my strength, I took on five of them and managed to bring all five down.

Both individuals are in a somewhat poor mental state, appearing a bit listless

Then they exchanged glances, each seeing shock in the other's eyes

At this moment, Zhuzi's parents have naturally come to understand.

My father, regardless of whether the tea was hot or not, directly took the teacup and pressed it to his mouth. After taking a sip of the hot tea, his complexion improved slightly, and he spoke, "It's strange, I just had a nightmare, and I couldn't wake up no matter what..."

Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but gasp in shock; in other words, the Su family is aware that Su Bansian intends to commit suicide

Carrying this uneasy emotion, the villagers also dispersed and returned home

The issue is that the location of the fire is rather suspicious; it is precisely where the tablet for Lin Wanwan was just set up at Brother Zhuzi's home.

Do you know? So she really committed suicide, rather than being murdered. Then why did she gouge out her own eyes? Isn't that too cruel and painful? I asked about some things that I couldn't understand in my heart.

This sudden burst of laughter completely caught everyone off guard

Is there something suspicious about this

As if she had lost all her strength, Brother Zhuzi's mother suddenly collapsed to the ground and cried out loudly.

As soon as he said this, my mother quickly spoke up and asked, "Did you have a nightmare too?"

The reason Brother Zhu has set up this memorial tablet at home is precisely for the atonement mentioned by Su Banjian

"Because I know, she told me before she committed suicide, the pain that needed to be felt has already been felt." Su Dongdong did not lift her head, merely turned a page of the comic book, and spoke casually.

Why? I asked curiously.

Only I saw https://m.hetushu.com, and then Su Dongdong, who came to join the fun, had a hint of a sneer at the corner of his mouth as he watched Zhuzi's father making a scene in the yard, as if he were watching a joke.

But now, this tablet has been burned, and Su Bansian has also committed suicide

The more negative emotions it absorbs, the stronger it becomes. My grandmother did not have the courage to wait for that moment to arrive; even after death, she lacked the bravery to witness that scene. Therefore, she chose to leave and gouged out her own eyes

It is strange to say that just a few days ago, I kept dreaming of Lin Wanwan, but that night I slept particularly soundly, in a way that was unprecedentedly sweet.

Since I was born and up to now, I have never slept such a deep sleep

I can clearly sense that the vitality in the village has diminished significantly. How should I put it? If there was a sense of life before, at this moment, there is a somewhat lifeless atmosphere within it.

At this moment, Su Dongdong also closed the comic book in her hands, glanced at me, and said, "Because my grandmother said that thing is too far removed; it can now kill everyone, but it does not do so. It just wants to plunge everyone into despair and fear"

The surrounding villagers, including Brother Zhuzi's family, all heard it

As soon as I turned on the television, I saw my parents walking out of their room and into the living room

Seeing this strange scene, I couldn't help but furrow my brows, as I did not have a nightmare last night

Upon waking from my slumber, I discovered that it was already four o'clock in the early morning of the following day, which means that I had actually slept for nearly twelve hours.

Su Dongdong, due to her usual reluctance to engage with others, her cool demeanor, and her decent looks, was designated as the school beauty shortly after enrolling.

To speak honestly, after listening, my mind went blank with a buzzing sound, but a surge of masculinity welled up within me. I patted my chest and said to Su Dongdong, "If I can escape, I will save you"

Last night, my grandmother tried to run away with me because she felt that the others in the village might not be innocent, but I should be fine. Su Dongdong began to speak, "We ran for three or four hours on the mountain path, but in the end, we just circled back; we couldn't get out at all. This place has become a dead end. If it weren't for her despair, she wouldn't have chosen to commit suicide."

Perhaps it was due to the indiscriminate chopping by Brother Pillar's father that the laughter indeed never emerged again

I have finally understood why Su Bansian committed suicide even though Su Dongdong was aware of it; Su Dongdong did not intervene, nor did she feel sadness.

Su Dongdong did not respond, merely glanced at me, and continued to look at her comic.

The most crucial point is that both Su Dongdong and I are prominent figures at our school

Hiss

She did not answer my question directly, but continued to speak, "My grandmother said that everyone in the village will die"

However, I soon noticed something very strange: despite the tragic appearance of Su Bansian's death, there was no trace of sorrow on the face of Su Bansian's granddaughter.

Su Dongdong shook his head, "There is no escaping."

At that moment, Zhuzi's father, with his reckless temperament, picked up the axe from the yard and began to chop at the air, swinging it wildly while cursing loudly.

Although Su Dongdong's words made me feel uneasy, I still spoke up, "If you are afraid, you can run away, while things have not yet escalated."

Su Bansian's granddaughter is named Su Dongdong. The reason I know her is that we were classmates from elementary school through high school, although I haven't interacted with her much.

Due to not sleeping well these past two days, I had dinner and fell into a deep sleep as soon as I returned to my room

It was an indescribable laughter that, merely by listening to it, sent chills down one's spine

Yet, even so, it still could not stop Su Banjian

The villagers in the yard all let out a collective sigh of relief

I subconsciously believed what Su Dongdong said, so I asked, "If everyone is going to die, won't you die as well? Aren't you afraid?"

So I got up and prepared to go to the living room to watch some television

Initially, I felt a sense of schadenfreude upon witnessing this family's suffering, but now I too have begun to sense that something is amiss

In an instant, everyone opened their eyes wide, looking around with expressions filled with fear, resembling an owl startled by a sudden fright

Walking in a daze along the main road of the village, I suddenly heard someone shout that the Zhuzi family’s house was on fire

It was only after I returned that I discovered the fire at Brother Zhu's house was not very large, and it had already been extinguished.

I suddenly came to my senses and ran towards Brother Pillar's house again

I do not care whether you are a human or a ghost; when you are human, I am not afraid of you, and when you become a ghost, how could I possibly be afraid!

I suddenly understood the reasoning behind it

"What is the use of fear?" Su Dongdong finally showed some change in her expression, her smile carrying a hint of bitterness and clarity. "It is better to do some things that make oneself feel happy while still alive."

Since then, I can be considered a prominent figure in our school, and everyone knows that I am not to be trifled with; on ordinary days, people have to walk around me.

I noticed that no one was paying attention here, so I walked over and stood beside Su Dongdong, asking, "Your grandmother has passed away, why do you show no signs of sadness at all?"

The most crucial point is that it is not just that I heard it

Zhuzi Ge's father lit a cigarette and kept smoking

As for me, I must admit with shame that if Su Dongdong is a name of beauty, then I am a name of infamy

Upon seeing me watching television in the living room, they came over and sat down with me, while my mother went to brew a pot of tea

It is evident that she does not believe I can escape

In the end, I had no idea how I ended up at Su Banjian's house.