Chapter 4, Tianqi

Lu Yan was feeling a bit unstable today. After arriving at the location, he found a milk tea shop and ordered a cup of milk tea to sip slowly.

There is someone's shadow, a white figure wearing a mask.

Luyan has been awake. He doesn't have a good mindset. There is a "person" in his house whose identity is unknown, not sure if it's a ghost or something else. He can't fall asleep.

I can hold on for a few more days... Lu Yan instinctively touched his lower back. The thought of the old man's interrogation-like methods made him very hesitant. He had just broken in through the door today, and if he were to be pressed like this, he felt that he might just head straight to the police station to turn himself in

Will you like me then? Wang Yue asked persistently.

On the fourth floor, as soon as he placed the items on the ground and prepared to take out the keys, he suddenly looked up and saw a figure appearing at the empty doorway.

Luyan is still lying on the sofa, with the same posture, his arms resting on his eyes. He bent down and took a look. Luyan has a straight nose bridge and beautiful lips.

The scream, filled with terror and pain, jolted him awake from his meditative state

Based solely on a faceless figure captured by surveillance, no one can ascertain his identity

"I really like you. If you like me too, we can make love," said Wang Yue

I do not know how long I have been squatting in front of the bookshelf, as the sky began to brighten gradually. Occasionally, voices can be heard from downstairs, along with the sound of cars passing by

He has to wait patiently for the nanny to leave.

The sharp blade sliced through his arms and legs, clear and real

The disappointment that surged in his heart at this moment, the confusion of not seeing the way forward, and the low mood left him feeling somewhat powerless

As he jumped up, he retrieved a gun from the crevice of the sofa cushion; by the time his feet landed firmly on the ground, the gun in his hand was already aimed at the direction from which the sound had come.

He took two steps towards Wang Yue and felt a strong chill. It was early autumn, but the air around Wang Yue was as cold as midwinter, and this coldness could penetrate into one's body.

"Why can't you get out?" he asked softly

Lu Yan took out a piece of clothing stained with white dust and paint from his bag, put it on, donned a hat and gloves, and made his way through the leaves

Um, Lu Yan stopped in his tracks, "Uncle Hu has good ears."

Wang Yue was like a wisp of smoke, silent and without any sound, yet as he approached, Lu Yan could feel a chill; he knew that Wang Yue was in the living room

Wang Yue made a very simple short-sleeved T-shirt and a pair of slim casual pants this time, which look casual and comfortable.

The nanny drove out of the community in a small electric vehicle. Lu Yan had already confirmed it just by seeing a silhouette and stood up to leave the milk tea shop

"Hmm, can you change? If you keep swaying in front of me like that, I might need to take my medicine." Lu Yan went into the kitchen to brew a pot of tea

There are not many cars entering and exiting the community, and the target vehicle with the specified license plate left the community after he finished a cup of milk tea

The floor in Lu Yan's home is hard, made of very old tiles. Wang Yue recalled the place where he used to live, where the ground was covered with thick carpets

He could not distinguish whether the real voice came from Wang Yue or someone else, and leaped up from the sofa

Tian, San..." His words were left unfinished, and the figure of Wang Yue on the ground had already faded to the point of being almost invisible, disappearing a few seconds later, "Wang Yue?"

The main water valve in my house is leaking, it has been leaking all night," Xu Rong glanced into his room again and said with a smile, "Could you help me fix it

Lu Yan leaned against the sofa and remained motionless for half a day, only snapping back to reality when there was a knock on the door. He surprisingly did not hear the footsteps of someone coming upstairs.

He has peeked at others while they were sleeping. After Dr. Cui discovered this, he remarked: "Peeking at others while they sleep, wouldn't it be embarrassing if someone found out?"

Okay.Lu Yan casually responded and went into the hallway to push out the battery. He had to go to the refrigeration plant to purchase goods today.

People like you should best live in a proper manner, without making any noise. This is what Guan Ning has always taught, and he has always followed it.

"Hmm, I don't know what's wrong, I can't..." Xu Rong's voice sounded somewhat sticky

"Ghost hitting the wall?" Lu Yan went into the kitchen to boil water and make tea. "Isn't this your ghost's professional skill? Can you still use it on yourself?"

The water rushed loudly, flowing from behind the ears and sliding down to the face. Lu Yan took a deep breath, then choked on the water. After holding onto the faucet and coughing painfully for a while, he finally let out a long sigh

Blood, all is blood

After finishing a bowl of noodles slowly, Lu Yan wiped his mouth, stood up, and walked out of the noodle shop

He squatted down somewhat dejectedly, looking at the floor.

Then let's continue. Wang Yue's interest was quite high, as he casually engaged in various activities.

Leak? Lu Yan turned around and picked up his coat

What are you doing? Lu Yan glanced at him

I do not know what to say, " Wang Yue stood behind him, " I went out from downstairs, and then I came back here, no matter how I go out, it is still here

Change clothes? Wang Yue lowered his head to look at himself

Is there anything else? Lu Yan fiddled with the tea set and suddenly found it quite interesting, This one looks hot.

What's wrong with me? I am calm enough," Lu Yan took off her T-shirt and changed into a vest, "This is just who I am. If it were someone else, you would have scared them to death ten times over."

"I ... ..." Wang Yue was about to speak, when the door opposite suddenly creaked.

Lu Yan lowered the brim of his hat, entered the living room through the back door, briefly surveyed the situation in the study, and then went upstairs. The more one tries to hide something, the easier it is to find.

Lu Yan moved his leg, and Wang Yue quickly straightened up. It was time to leave; having promised to depart at dawn, they must leave at dawn.

The hidden compartment under the bed in the bedroom, the clothes in the wardrobe that are not often worn, behind the casually placed picture frames, Lu Yan searched all around, then entered the study, the hollowed-out books in the bookshelf and the compartment behind the bookshelf... none of them contained anything

Brother Yan! Outside the door is the voice of Xu Rong

"What about this..." Wang Yue asked

Lu Yan let his arms hang down, feeling an urge to kneel on the ground, curling up, shrinking in on himself

"This, I have always worn this, it has been like this before death," Wang Yue stood up, "Do you want to see something else?"

He was taken aback, not understanding why he suddenly felt this way

I can't go out, Wang Yue stepped aside, I have been thinking about going out here all morning

Wang Yue remained silent, while Lu Yan opened the door and moved the items into the kitchen. Afterward, he glanced at the door, and saw that Wang Yue was still standing there, staring blankly at the wall

He leaned against the wall, closed his eyes, and let out a long sigh, lowering his voice: "Are you ever going to be done?"

He bought several boxes of chicken wing balls and beef and lamb from the cold storage, and while carrying them upstairs, his arms became numb from the cold

Lu Yan put down the cup and raised his head, pausing for a moment before finally saying, "You look quite... pleasing to the eye in the right clothes."

Wang Yue, "Lu Yan hesitated for two seconds before stuffing the gun back under the sofa cushion, raising his voice, 'Tian Qi!'"

No shoes? Why is that

Doctor Cui? Wang Yue was taken aback, Doctor Cui?

Familiar fear, wanting to cry, wanting to call for help, yet not knowing who can save oneself... Wang Yue stepped back several times, desperately waving his hand, trying to drive away the bloody sight before him: "Ah—"

The old man chuckled and said, "Next time you come, let my apprentice give you a massage; the young lady's strength is too gentle"

The steps are heavier than before, the old man with a blind eye took a deep puff of smoke and said, "You must be tired, when will you come over to give it a press?"

When it appeared again, Lu Yan glanced over, stifled a laugh, and gave a thumbs up: "This set is good, the little green dress is nice"

Lu Yan came out holding a kettle and discovered that the gray clothes on Wang Yue had disappeared, replaced by a suit

There is only one maid left at home, and she will go out to buy groceries after 9 o'clock. There is a one-hour interval in between. Usually, Lu Yan does not wait, but today he must be cautious, as emotions can affect judgment and action.

What is going on

Wang Yue's clothing is quite disconnected from reality, a grayish-white pullover that resembles burlap, and the pants are from the same series. Lu Yan feels it looks just like the patient uniforms in a mental hospital from a movie

Doctor Cui is named Cui Yi

The previous emotions gradually dissipated, and he turned off the water, returning to the living room with droplets of water on his face.

After a moment of silence, Lu Yan pointed at him and asked, "Can a ghost change clothes?"

After climbing over the wall, he took a detour down a street, threw his clothes into a trash bin, and ordered a bowl of noodles at a small noodle shop. Sitting in the corner, he uploaded the photos he had just taken to Guan Ning's email and cleared the memory of his camera

Lu Yan wanted to say that he is not gay and cannot be with a pregnant woman, but before he could speak, Xu Rong had already turned around and stomped down the stairs, and a loud bang of the door echoed from the third floor

No response

As he pressed along the edge, on the third press, he heard a "crack" sound

There have been instances before, and it will be fine after a while. Today, it has been a bit longer," Wang Yue stood by the living room window, "Do you think I want to stay here? You are so... I really don't want to stay here.

He sat down on the spacious leather chair, turned around twice, looked at the desk in front of him, which was about the same size as a billiard table, and bent down to crawl under the table

"Are you being a rogue and provoking someone to beat you to death?" Lu Yan said with a cigarette in his mouth, feeling somewhat helpless

He usually purchases goods from the cold storage facility. Although there are cheaper options elsewhere, he has never opted for them, as he must ensure that he does not get into trouble

What?" Lu Yan supported himself against the door frame

"I really want to touch you," Wang Yue leaned closer to him, "Just a touch, a kiss would be fine..."

"Please, I beg you..." Wang Yue's voice was very low, trembling as he said, "I beg you... it hurts..."

Is this it? Wang Yue felt quite pleased upon hearing this and leaned closer to Lu Yan, asking, "Do you like me this way?"

The dog let out two grunts and then fell to the ground, losing consciousness

Wang Yue did not respond, still trembling and pleading for mercy. He remembered that Wang Yue was not Tian Qi, so he shouted again: "San Qi!"

"What kind of clothes are you wearing?" Lu Yan exhaled a puff of smoke at him, the smoke drifting backward through his body.

He stopped, frozen in place

Wang Yue did not quite understand what professionalism meant, and wanted to ask further, but Lu Yan fell silent, seemingly having fallen asleep

Wang Yue, who had no tangible body, suddenly felt pain, a tremendous pain mixed with terror engulfing him

"... it's not that I like you this way," Lu Yan instinctively shrank back, "it's that you are more normal this way."

"Have you touched anyone? Have you kissed anyone?" Wang Yue followed over and squatted beside the sofa

"Come in." Lu Yan quickly closed the door, looked out through the peephole, and saw the old man from the opposite door coming out with a teapot, presumably to go downstairs to watch people play chess

I https : / / mhetushu .com com...... '' Lu Yan sighed

Wang Yue transformed into a translucent mass of mist

Wang Yue remained silent, staring at Lu Yan

There is, as Wang Yue's figure gradually faded, and when it appeared again little by little, he was wearing a set of white clothing like an old man practicing Tai Chi, "Is this acceptable?"

I carefully felt every side and corner of the table, and finally reached my hand into the gap between the drawer and the floor, which was only the height of a fist.

Wang Yue recalled that he had told Lu Yan he would leave after staying until dawn, so he stood up and prepared to leave

After Lu Yan reported Xu Rong's address, he turned around to see Xu Rong looking at him with an expression that was difficult to describe, so he asked, "What’s wrong?"

Lu Yan closed the door and felt much more comfortable after taking a shower. He took his bag from the bedroom and prepared to go out

As I passed by the backyard, the dog was already awake, and upon seeing me, it let out an angry growl, its fur standing on end.

He is almost unable to remember what it feels like to step on it, barefoot it seems soft and fuzzy... But why is there no shoe

The address that Guan Ning provided is a villa area, and the items he needs are located in one of the buildings there

There was a dog in the backyard, unrestrained. When Lu Yan entered, the dog barked and lunged at him. He sidestepped to avoid it and struck the dog's neck with a backhand blow

Certainly, this kind of work will not pay much, especially since Qingning is quite stingy; the money he offers is hardly more than what one would earn from selling skewers. The only advantage is that it saves time

What are you doing?" Lu Yan lit a cigarette and looked at him

Wang Yue thought for a long time but could not recall the memory of what it felt like to walk on the carpet without wearing shoes

As he bent down to sit on the sofa, Lu Yan paused for a moment, gritted his teeth, straightened up again, turned around, and rushed into the kitchen, throwing himself by the sink and turning the water to the maximum, burying his head under the faucet

"Good dog." Lu Yanchong gave it a thumbs up

Lu Yan took only about ten seconds to unlock the door. He does not care if he gets caught on camera next; he has no criminal record. The only relevant matter is a record from twenty years ago regarding a child named Fu Erwa who went missing from an orphanage.

Lu Yan stood up, glanced back at the sofa, and went over to open the door

The items in the folder were just a few sheets of paper. He did not look at the content; he simply placed the papers on the table, quickly took a photo, returned them to their original position, and then swiftly lowered his head and retreated along the same path.

Lu Yan coughed on a puff of smoke and moved away to sit on the sofa

Lu Yan lowered the gun slightly; to be precise, it was not that he could not see Wang Yue's expression, but rather that he could not see him as a whole.

Lu Yan's fingers brushed against a file bag, and he smiled; this hidden compartment took quite a bit of thought.

He could sense that Wang Yue was likely no longer in the room, and after standing for a while, he heavily collapsed onto the sofa

Guan Ning transferred the money over; although she is stingy, her speed in making payments has always been lightning fast

To be honest, Wang Yue is truly not a ghost that can instill fear; standing there with a bewildered expression facing the wall, Lu Yan surprisingly felt a twinge of compassion.

But ... who is this

Xu Rong stood outside the door in her pajamas, her gaze scanning back and forth across his face and body: "I thought you hadn't gotten up yet, could you do me a favor"

The despair of this life fading into darkness suddenly and without warning yanked away his support

In the community, there are houses under renovation, and as he walks along the road, no one pays attention to him. In just one or two minutes, he arrives at the backyard of the house where he needs to pick up something

Wang Yue's expression seemed to indicate that he did not understand the meaning of what was said, and he looked at him without speaking

Lu Yan took out his phone from his coat and dialed a number: "Master Chen, are you up? If you have time in the morning, could you come over to help with the water pipe? It's leaking."

Lu Yan looked at the time, 8:30

"What do you mean by not being able to get out?" Lu Yan was a bit annoyed and shouted in a hushed voice, "The door and the wall can't possibly block you, don't tell me you got lost with just a distance of three meters!"

Lu Yan slowly washed the tea, feeling as if he were in a dream, actually playing a game of changing clothes with a ghost. If Guan Ning were to find out, he would surely think he was insane, and perhaps even find someone to silence him.

Wang Yue crouched down on the ground, his body curled up, making it difficult to discern his expression

Lu Yan suddenly felt a sense of frustration

The community security is on duty 24 hours a day, but there are blind spots in the surveillance. The landscaping, which is a source of pride for the community, is indeed too proud; the trees planted along the wall proudly extend beyond the wall, obstructing the only camera in this area

He stood in front of the bookshelf, gazing at the numerous books packed tightly together. He wanted to take one down to have a look, but after fidgeting with the bookshelf for quite a while, he didn't even touch the glass door of the bookshelf, let alone open the door to retrieve a book

In the moment he turned around, a flash of blood red suddenly appeared before his eyes

The reason it is said to take is that it poses virtually no difficulty for him

Is this acceptable? Wang Yue said in the living room

When he returned home, the blind old man from the massage parlor downstairs was sitting by the door on the street, listening to people playing chess. As Lu Yan walked past him, he smiled and said, "Little Lu is back?"

Through Wang Yue's transparent body, Lu Yan saw the patterns and seams of the tiles on the floor

"I can change all the clothes I have worn on my body," Wang Yue waved his arm

Lu Yan, you must be a homosexual!" Xu Rong glared at him, gritting her teeth

I made a mistake, I made a mistake, Wang Yue quickly waved his hand, "I will change it again, I also do not know what will come out each time..."