Chapter 002: Sleeping Naked Is Not My Fault, It Is Hot

"Speak up, do not close your eyes, I will keep watch for you outside, estimating that there are a few hours until dawn, the night will soon pass."

Cuihua

Old Li's tone grew increasingly terrified, while Old Chen turned around and forcefully slammed against the door, making one last desperate attempt

Old Chen recalled the biography of a certain Cao from the Three Kingdoms that he heard today, who particularly enjoyed crossing over to others' walls. The storyteller at the teahouse had carefully counted, and there were as many as over ten, all of whom were exceptionally well-built and beautiful.

female ghost

Old Chen knocked on the dilapidated door of Old Li's house, cursing as he did so, "Old Li, Old Li, you scoundrel, what are you doing at home!"

He continued to walk down the pitch-black path, carrying the gong, with not a trace of fear in his heart

You will eventually die on a woman's belly

He is his drinking companion and also a regular at the Yihong Courtyard, Old Li, who chops wood in the mountains

The weather is dry, be cautious of fire!

As for what unclean things are there

Quickly go to the charity house and invite Uncle Jiu

What are you afraid of when it comes to burning?

Old Chen took a sip of the wine from the gourd, the slight spiciness spread from his mouth, dispelling the chill in his body

Old Chen fastened a wine gourd to his waist. As a poor bell ringer, he naturally could not afford to marry a wife, and thus wine became his only reliance.

Old Chen spat on the ground, thinking to himself, why the hell can't he just say it?

The night in Renjia Town remains relatively peaceful, as the bell ringer, Old Chen, strikes the gong in his hand, walking through the dark alley as usual

You didn't lock yourself in there, did you

Whom should I look for this month

Damn it, I can't push it open; it's highly likely that I've been hit!

Old Chen's complexion inexplicably turned rosy, and he casually tossed aside the utensil he was using to eat, running straight ahead.

Help, help me

Gulu

He instantly ceased to hesitate, turned around, and ran away. The sound of Old Li inside the door gradually faded away

"Alcohol is truly a good thing, women, hum hum!"

The night wind howls, and the weather at the beginning of spring is still somewhat cold

Old Chen laughed heartily, reached out his hand, and pushed the door inward, but no matter how he pushed, it would not budge

Old Chen listened carefully; it turned out that the sound was made by Old Li, and not by the beautiful female ghost mentioned in the storyteller's narrative

Old Chen was somewhat surprised, wondering what could have made Old Li so flustered; he could hear the sound of heavy breathing even through the door

The weather is dry, be cautious of fire!

It is better not to mention it; once mentioned, it hits the mark. Inside the door, Old Li trembles even more, saying, "I damn well can't even close my eyes now. As soon as I close them, I see those red shoes."

Uncle Jiu, help me!

Hehe, hey, hey!

Old Chen, if I make it out alive today, you can choose any girl from the Yihong Courtyard tomorrow

He caught a glimpse of a small child lying on his back with his legs in the air, and he directly slapped Russell's little bottom, saying, "With such a weak constitution, sleeping naked, how shameless!"

It seems that there is a figure inside the house, indistinguishable in gender, with long hair that appears to be dripping wet, dressed entirely in red clothing, and wearing red shoes

The sound was intermittent as Old Chen arrived in front of a dilapidated house. He widened his eyes; he recognized the owner of this house

Are the red shoes on the grave able to move

Old Chen chuckled and said, it would be best to have a beautiful female ghost, after all, he has a worthless life, and it wouldn't be bad to be carefree once before he dies

Little Red

What is this thing

Old Li muttered, "Hurry up, it seems I have provoked some unclean things during the day, and it wasn't intentional; it seems to be following me."

Russell suddenly woke up, touched his little bottom, and had a face full of grievance

Damn the storyteller

Having walked many nights, I have long grown accustomed to it. When encountering a villain, I can hardly be bothered to rob him, as I cannot find even five copper coins on my person.

Something is not right

Old Li, in a state of panic, desperately pounded on the door with his hands, "Hurry, hurry, help me open this door, huff, huff!"

The more Old Chen thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. This Cao person was living a life of leisure, and those who tell stories are not good people either. Why do you speak so highly of him?

Old Li's tone grew increasingly anxious, "Don't ask anymore, hurry and break down the door!"

Old Chen was desperately pushing with all his might, but no matter how hard he pushed, the rickety door would not budge.

The dilapidated door before him was on the verge of collapse; not to mention an adult, even a gust of wind passing by made Old Chen doubt whether it would fall down.

It was clearly full before he arrived, and he only took four or five sips on the way

Old Chen leaned against the door, took a couple of swigs from the wine gourd at his waist, and suddenly realized that despite the loud noise they were making, not a single light was turned on around them

Old Chen

Old Chen staggered forward a few steps and faintly heard strange sounds coming from ahead

Fortunately, it is now late at night, and every household has turned off their lights and gone to sleep. The moon is full and the stars are sparse, so there should be no one watching.

With thoughts occupying his mind, Old Chen felt elated, walking with a spring in his step, and as he raised the gong in his hand, he struck it with a resounding clang

At this moment, Old Li was also anxious, his tone filled with panic, "At that time, I was possessed by a ghost; upon returning, I realized something was amiss and burned it down in a fit of rage"

Alas, I am somewhat advanced in age. Although my grace remains, and my skills are commendable, I find it difficult to pique Old Chen's interest

It is not my fault that I love sleeping naked; the weather is hot

This thing, I fear, is only liked by that person named Cao

Old Chen felt a heaviness in his heart; as the cold wind blew, he suddenly felt a chill on his back. The effects of alcohol had emboldened him, but now he was much more sober and began to feel a vague sense of fear.

"You are such a nuisance, ruining my mood!"

Old Chen set down the wine gourd in his hand, suppressing the fear within him, "Once is not enough; at least two times are needed"

unclean things

What you said makes me, Old Chen, feel a sense of itchiness in my heart

Damn that Cao person

The door remained completely still

While I was going up the mountain to chop firewood, I passed by an abandoned grave and saw a pair of beautiful red shoes on it. In a moment of greed, I took them without thinking, but unexpectedly!

This world is not that safe

Old Chen spoke softly, fearing to disturb.

No, no, it is too small; it can be completely grasped with one hand.

The weather is dry, be cautious of the bandits!

Old Li had not finished speaking when Old Chen outside began to curse and complain. Like him, Old Li came from a poor family and naturally had no woman.

Old Li, it's not that I want to criticize you, but didn't you go to the Yihong Courtyard to see Xiao Hong again yesterday? Your legs are so weak that you can't even open a broken door.

Wearing red shoes is naturally to please the little fairies of the Yihong Courtyard

The people inside were overjoyed upon hearing the sounds coming from outside

Old Chen could not help but feel a bit scared; he took another swig of wine, only to find that the gourd containing the wine was empty

At this moment, Russell was sound asleep, with his chubby little legs exposed.

A sudden shout instantly awakened everyone in the ancestral hall, and Uncle Jiu's eyes flew open; with a swift turn, he was already dressed.

Fart!

His thoughts drifted further and further away, the money saved this month is almost enough, otherwise, he might as well go to the Yihong Courtyard for a bit of leisure

Inside the door, Old Li's laughter grew fainter, and Old Chen instantly sensed that something was amiss, "What happened?"

Old Chen gritted his teeth and glanced over, discovering a pair of red shoes appearing beneath the threshold, with damp water marks spreading out from there

I disdainfully reject this!

No, Old Chen's eyes are a bit hazy; tomorrow he will go to the Yihong Courtyard, and we will also learn from that person, Cao.