Chapter 6, Young Malice (Part 2)

It is simply like a black hole

The only person left is Shi Hui. This individual can be considered one of the leaders among the few.

The dizzying sensation struck her once again. Lin Xingjie furrowed her brows, covering her forehead with one hand while speaking softly.

What we clearly agreed upon at that time wasーー

The upstairs is empty.

I know

She deliberately shouted loudly

The girl supported herself on the staircase, her eyes wide open in surprise as she gazed ahead

Lin Xingjie instinctively raised her head

It is merely a matter of starting over and seeking alternative methods

A punch landed on the man's shoulder, and a faint pain from the impact resonated through the fist. The girl with black hair furrowed her brows and quickly decided on her next course of action

Lin Xingjie took a few steps forward, intending to walk past Shi Hui, but the latter stepped aside, blocking her path

A liquid falls to the ground with a sound, seemingly very faint, yet it appears jarring due to the silence in which even a falling needle can be heard

... ... It's nothing

Lin Xingjie no longer hesitated and casually found an excuse. She was not prepared to receive an answer and turned to leave

Shi Hui, however, was not someone to be easily dealt with; he seemed to have undergone training, exhibiting an exceptionally quick reaction speed. Instinctively, he tilted his head slightly while simultaneously exerting force with both hands, intending to counter his opponent.

While saying "let go," Lin Xingjie had already, with the force of wanting to break her wrist, fiercely shaken off the other person's hand.

Shi Hui widened his eyes, and due to this unexpected reaction, he momentarily halted his actions

Between the second and third floors, there is a huge void

Accompanied by a loud sound, a slap landed heavily on his face, crisp and decisive, leaving no trace of restraint

The doors of the rooms nearby are all wide open. She has no desire to step inside and take a look. From one of the bedrooms, faint sounds can be heard, the gasps of a man and the moans of a woman intertwining, quickening the heartbeat

However, Lin Xingjie instinctively sensed a wave of discomfort—there was a significant difference in the atmosphere between the second floor and the first floor. The unease within her felt like a hazy veil or a fallen spider's web, covering the girl's skin and causing her to break out in goosebumps

The corridor, walls, and windows covered in darkness and dust are all very ordinary scenes found in a home. They are no different from what she had imagined.

Even if one is not afraid of ghosts, one should still be afraid of dirt, right? It is truly unhygienic

However, even if she manages to escape this time, after completely offending the other party, her future school life is likely to become even more difficult. Lin Xingjie cannot seek help or complain to her parents like others can; on the contrary, that home is the greatest threat to her.

She was frowning in deep thought when suddenly she heard a faint sound that seemed to come from beside her ear

In that instant, Lin Xingjie delivered a powerful punch to the man's neck, her movements sharp and decisive

Lin Xingjie cautiously took a few steps forward

Lin Xingjie certainly did not believe in the rumors of the haunted house, considering them to be completely unfounded nonsense, but specifically seeking out a haunted place to enjoy the thrill of it... still made it somewhat difficult for her to endure

... ... saw nothing at all

Lin Xingjie walked to the end of the corridor, glanced up at the staircase, and indeed it was still pitch black, with nothing visible.

Only that intense discomfort, akin to a premonition, grew ever stronger

After finishing the slap, Lin Xingjie still frowned, shook her hand and cursed, "What a thick skin!" At the same time, she quickly turned around and fled.

You ... ... !

Hello, what are you doing here?

Shi Hui wore a beaming smile, yet he refused to let go of the girl's delicate, fair wrist, instead gripping it tighter. Lin Xingjie furrowed her brows in pain.

Only when she heard the voice of a boy from behind did she finally come to her senses

Shh, remember not to disturb the two of them

Affected by dizziness, the girl had no energy left to conceal her true thoughts. This stark indifference and resistance caused Shi Hui to involuntarily narrow his eyes

... ... ! ''

The girl with black hair immediately stopped in her tracks, watching the other person with caution, but Shi Hui merely smiled and said

Do not let her escape

Lin happened to walk under that hole, and she could not see clearly what was inside; she only felt that the "blackness" was becoming increasingly intense and rich, so thick that it gathered into a viscous liquid, ... to the extent that the hole above her head looked simply ...

Hello, is anyone there

If no one responds, I will leave, okay? I will wait outside and keep an eye out for you. It will not be good if someone arrives later.

Shi Hui raised a finger to his lips, making a gesture for silence

Tick-tock

Just as the girl was about to breathe a sigh of relief upon reaching the doorway of one of the open rooms, she suddenly heard the sound of footsteps "thud thud thud" coming from behind her. Before Lin Xingjie could turn around, her arm was seized by someone.

Lin Xingjie opened her mouth, wanting to say a lot, but in the end, no sound came out

What you said is indeed correct. Therefore, the key is not the place, but rather the actions of the people. You just saw what those two were doing, right

... ...

The only good news is that Lin Xingjie has already become accustomed to living a difficult and anxious life

She knows that there are indeed some girls in school who secretly like someone like Shi Hui. They find such "bad boys" to be quite unconventional, not only fresh and exciting, but seemingly also very reassuring. However, if someone truly falls for such a person, they will end up suffering.

Continuing to stay in such a boring place holds no significance. The reason for coming along is merely to avoid creating too much tension with this group, lest I be troubled by them in the future

Have you finished exploring this place

As Lin Xingjie ascended the stairs, a sudden and intense wave of dizziness nearly caused her to lose her balance

The girl stared blankly at the hole, her mind unable to function normally, her gaze completely drawn into the vortex, unable to escape

I am going out

Lin Xingjie looked at his face and took a while to respond. She silently walked past Shi Hui, who did not obstruct her as he had earlier.

Yes, I have changed my mind. Let go of my hand

Moreover, this place truly makes one feel very uncomfortable. It is unclear whether it is due to the stale air in the confined space of the dilapidated house or the influence of the rumors mentioned by Wang Nana before entering. Do those few people not feel anything? ... They actually have the presence of mind to engage in such activities ...

At that time, you agreed, right? Then just learn from those two. You don't have to go that far; a kiss should be fine, right? Or are you saying you want to go back on your word?

Shi Hui finally came to his senses, and his face, marked by a bright red handprint, instantly contorted as he gritted his teeth and roared

Shi Hui remained indifferent, still wearing that cheerful expression. Not only did he pout and lean his face closer, but he also extended his hands in an attempt to grasp the other person's shoulders to exert control, intending to push her into the room behind him

Believing that such delinquents will protect girls rather than harm them is purely a sign of naivety due to lack of experience. Generally, a romantic relationship between a girl and a delinquent is unlikely to have a good outcome; if it is not a case of self-degradation, it is merely a fictional scenario that appears in the youth romance novels often sold at the book stalls near schools. This is because such individuals were scoundrels in their childhood and will only grow into adult scoundrels, making them utterly untrustworthy.

She pretended not to hear, checked the door panel, and then walked past quickly

At the very least, it was like this before finding a way to deal with "that person"

This is not the first time I have experienced being coerced, and Lin Xingjie, who has some insights in this regard, does not believe that she cannot extricate herself

Is it because I am too tired? She thought to herself, how could she have reached a dead end and placed her hopes on such a person

Snap

The ceiling above seemed endless, surrounded by a desolate and quiet atmosphere reminiscent of ruins. Shadows covered the walls and ceiling, splattering and spreading all around, even the floor nearby was stained black. The blackness eroded the concrete surface, extending from the columns into the depths of the shadows

What are you doing? Aren't we in a romantic relationship? Shouldn't we be affectionate with each other?

There is none, but it is quite boring, isn't there anything interesting?

She had known for a long time. Clearly aware all along, yet she still made such a choice