Chapter 001: Dream Journey

That night, the head of the department called me and asked me to find Wang Yue. There would be a significant negotiation at the company the next day, and Wang Yue was responsible for organizing the negotiation data. There was a crucial piece of information that needed to be modified overnight. Her supervisor had already called, but her phone was always unanswered, and she did not respond to messages, which was particularly urgent. In desperation, I was somehow thought of indirectly, and the head of our department was entrusted to call me. Her supervisor had already called, but her phone was always unanswered, and she did not respond to messages, which was particularly urgent. In desperation, I was somehow thought of indirectly, and the head of our department was entrusted to call me.

Lin Cong, I don't care what method you use, you must find Wang Yue tonight, even if it means digging three feet into the ground. Do you understand!" The boss spoke quickly on the phone, and it was clear that the situation had reached a critical point.

It is unclear whether she has truly come to understand things or for some other reason, but gradually she has stopped reaching out to me. Although we have not explicitly stated that our relationship has ended, as adults, we should be well aware of the situation.

Just as I was staring in astonishment, she swayed her way closer. My heart raced, and my entire body felt as if it had been paralyzed, unable to move a muscle

As I walked around the garden, I caught a glimpse of her silhouette; she unexpectedly turned and crossed the bridge from the fork in the path

I forced a smile and said, "Boss, what do you need me for? Doesn't Wang Yue have any close friends in the company?"

I was peeking in the dark, my legs trembling uncontrollably

On this late night, I was completely unprepared and suddenly saw such a person, causing the hair on the back of my neck to stand up

She stared at her feet and slowly said it wouldn't be possible, as it was somewhat inconvenient at home, and asked to invite me over at a later time

Wang Yue entered the pavilion and sat on a stone bench. The light was extremely dim, and the atmosphere was somewhat eerie. I did not dare to go in and hid to watch secretly. She was talking to an empty stone bench across from her. She spoke quite passionately, her expressions varied, sometimes serious and at other times breaking into laughter.

I am not worried at all about Wang Yue's disappearance; I have become accustomed to it during our relationship. She has always been elusive, and it is only when she seeks me out that we connect; it is almost impossible for me to reach out to her.

After watching for a while, I really couldn't help it. What on earth is she saying? I mustered my courage and slowly walked over, sneaking a listen outside the pavilion. Her voice was loud, directed at an empty bench where no one was sitting, saying: "Old Meng, stop being so indecisive. I have agreed to all your conditions; this is the agreement."

Over time, I discovered that she has a particularly strange habit

I turned pale at that moment, forcing a smile and saying it was fine, while in my heart I had already added her to my blacklist

I scratched my scalp, thinking how astonishing it is that a somnambulist can find their way, as if they can see, truly a marvel, today has been an eye-opening experience

As she walked, she arrived at a pavilion located in the southeast corner of the community, where there was a stone table and four surrounding stone benches, which seemed to be a place for the elderly residents of the community to rest

I was not in a hurry to go out, so I first called her, but as expected, no one answered. I sent a message as well, and after waiting for about ten minutes, there was still no response. Reluctantly, I got dressed and went out.

I found that at midnight, her thoughts were extremely active, and she often sent some alluring selfies. I also endured these selfies.

Recently, I started dating a girl who is the same age as I am. She has an average appearance, but her skin is quite fair. She is a colleague at my current company. When she first came for the interview, I found her to be quite familiar, as if I had seen her somewhere before; perhaps it was a natural attraction. She is in a different department, and by a stroke of luck, we went on a business trip together, which allowed us to get to know each other better. Later on, I hinted at my feelings, and she immediately agreed, and we became a couple. She is in a different department, and by a stroke of luck, we went on a business trip together, which allowed us to get to know each other better. Later on, I hinted at my feelings, and she immediately agreed, and we became a couple.

According to memory, I took a taxi to the entrance of her residential community. It was already late at night, and it was pitch dark inside.

I am an outsider renting a house here, while she is a local living in a large house by herself. I once fantasized that if our relationship improved, I could move in with her. However, there is one thing I find puzzling: why does she not live with her parents, and I have never heard her mention them.

Wang Yue walked quickly, disappearing behind the garden, where many bamboos were planted. The foliage was dense, and with little light at night, she soon vanished from sight. This situation was somewhat strange; I could not ignore it and had no choice but to grit my teeth and follow her.

She was dressed in a thin blue garment that resembled a costume, with long hair cascading down, and her complexion was pale. What was most eerie was that she had her eyes closed, as if she were walking while asleep. To be honest, I was almost scared to the point of losing control of my bladder.

Sleepwalking? My throat moved slightly, and this was the first thought that sprang to my mind. Sleepwalking is not new, but this is the very first sleepwalker I have encountered in reality. To say I was not afraid would be a lie; goosebumps covered my entire body.

That night, she hurriedly went out, and who would have thought it was just a walk. She held my hand and wandered through the deserted streets, appearing very happy. Several times I attempted to make a more intimate contact, but she skillfully evaded me, leaving me feeling frustrated and somewhat deceived. Nevertheless, I still liked her, indulging in our stroll until the early hours of the morning, all the way to the entrance of her residential complex. She pointed to the seventh floor of a building inside and said, "That is my home."

I have my own biological clock; after midnight, I find it difficult to fall asleep, tossing and turning without success. However, to accommodate her, I have hardly slept before midnight these past few days, and can only keep her company with idle chatter

Tracking a somnambulist late at night made me both anxious and excited. I thought to myself, no wonder Wang Yue seems so strange usually, always looking for me to chat in the late hours; it seems there is a reason for that. I subconsciously felt that a person who can sleepwalk might not be entirely normal mentally, and I silently rejoiced that I had broken up with her early. If this had dragged on for a longer time, who knows what she might do if she truly lost her mind.

Although we work in the same company, we belong to different departments and rarely have the opportunity for direct contact, only gathering on weekends. Moreover, she seldom messages me in the evening; it is only after midnight that the volume of messages suddenly increases, and she begins to cling to me

Putting down the phone and looking at the watch, it is already 10 PM. It is now early spring, and the nights are still very cold with strong winds. How did I end up with this unfortunate task

I can hardly believe my ears; she actually mentioned my name, Lin Cong. She even claimed to be Lin Cong herself

From that day on, when she contacted me to chat in the evening, I would say I was tired and would postpone the conversation if possible. Sometimes when she sent me messages, I would respond indifferently. I hoped she would take the initiative to propose a breakup and end this relationship, wishing that my passive attitude would make her understand

The other party seemed to be in deep thought. After a while, Wang Yue said again, "I, Lin Cong, will never go back on my word, so you can rest assured."

As I was walking, suddenly a figure approached me, moving with a straight body, on tiptoes, walking in a light and swaying manner, with an extremely peculiar posture

Sometimes, conversations can last until three or four in the morning. I fall into a drowsy sleep, and the next day I go to work in a daze, lacking energy throughout the day. Last week was even more outrageous; at one in the morning, she actually invited me to go for a walk. I was originally feeling sleepy, but suddenly became alert. I'm not an unfeeling man; is a walk just a walk? This is merely a metaphorical suggestion for an indescribable act.

I followed her onto the bridge, silently trailing behind, not too far apart. She seemed unaware, continuing on her own path. After following for a while, I felt increasingly strange, with a strong sense that she was heading to a rendezvous.

I was shivering from the cold and made a phone call, but it rang several times without anyone answering. Standing outside the community, I squinted my eyes, recalling the directions she had once pointed out to me, and in the darkness, I struggled to count the tall buildings, finally reaching that one. She had told me that her home was on the seventh floor, and as I looked carefully, I was taken aback; the lights were on in that apartment on the seventh floor

"Wang Yue, it's so late, how about I stay at your place for the night?" I said sincerely, "Don't worry, I'll sleep on the sofa and promise to behave properly."

After saying this, she touched her body, seemingly took out a pen, and then picked something up from the empty bench. Holding the air with a serious expression, she looked at it and then signed her name on it with an invisible pen. I don't know if it was a preconceived notion, but the strokes of that name looked very much like the characters "林聪".

Strangely, she ignored me, brushed past me, and continued walking forward

I was feeling overwhelmed, so I told him I would be at her house soon. There was no other choice; I had to brace myself and go. I entered the community and walked towards the building in the dark. There were some dim streetlights in the community, and at night, there were hardly any people around. I could faintly see the gardens, pavilions, and flowing water around, and the landscaping was indeed very beautiful.

I am a bit confused; why is there still a light on in that window? I wonder if there are still people in her house. However, I did not voice my thoughts.

Upon closer inspection, I could hardly believe my eyes; it was actually Wang Yue!

For some reason, my heart skipped a beat, and an ominous feeling emerged faintly. The last time I went out with her, her house was lit up, and this time it is still illuminated, the meaning of which is hard to articulate

I was hesitating when my phone notification rang. Looking down, I saw it was a message from my boss, asking if I had found Wang Yue.

"No need for nonsense, the whole company knows that you two are a couple. Don't try to talk nonsense with me, do you dare say you haven't been to her house? Probably only you in the whole company knows where her house is." The boss would not allow me to explain and immediately said: "I don't care about your matters, I want you to find Wang Yue tonight, and notify me as soon as you find her!"