Chapter 6, An Unfortunate Choice
Are you saying that the reason I encountered a ghost yesterday was because I did not go to work at Xinhua Bookstore?
However, just as it was the last time he came here, he had barely stepped out of the elevator when he noticed that the middle-aged man was already standing across from him, waiting for him
Upon hearing the middle-aged man's words, Xia Tianqi instantly perked up, and even the disdainful gaze he directed at the middle-aged man immediately transformed into a display of cordial friendliness
No comment, as this requires you to find a solution on your own. As for some matters concerning the company, you will gradually learn about them if you are able to successfully transition to a permanent position in the future. Alright, take your phone and leave now; I will be bringing two new interns over later.
Although there is no evidence to suggest this, he has always felt that his terrifying experiences over the past two days are definitely related to that middle-aged man, or more precisely, absolutely connected to that mysterious company
Know what you should be doing at the moment
The middle-aged man gazed deeply at the visibly angry Xia Tianqi, and after a brief silence, he slowly said
I want to know what you and your company actually do!" Xia Tianqi expressed his first question.
This cannot be answered, and that is something I am not qualified to know! Well... I will ask you a question now, you tell me, what can you tell me?
However, it is not a big deal. Although he still has many unresolved doubts, at least he is now clear about his situation and no longer flails about in panic of the unknown as he did before
Xiatianqi nodded impatiently after listening; if there was nothing important, he certainly would not interrupt for no reason
Of course, the most troublesome person has to be his grandfather, because instead of traveling early or late, he chose the very moment when he encountered trouble and was in urgent need of help. Moreover, the most critical issue is that he is completely unable to get in touch with him
There are certain matters that secular powers cannot intervene in, which is why individuals like us exist
Xiatianqi did not tell his mother about his experiences from last night, and the reason is simple: he did not want to worry her
Seeing the middle-aged man refuse to answer, the fire in Xia Tianqi's heart suddenly flared up again
In fact, there is nothing much to scrutinize, as it is merely an exceedingly ordinary office area, at most somewhat luxuriously decorated. It is not the type of transparent workstations that are connected one after another, but rather independent offices that have walls and doors.
Let us set aside the matter of the phone for now; I have several questions that I must obtain answers to from you!
In other words, as long as the right method is found, he will be able to eliminate them just the same
First and foremost, it is a matter of his current situation.
Moreover, he did not want his family to worry about him, nor did he want them to suffer from unwarranted burdens.
Xiatianqi looked somewhat bewildered at the middle-aged man, first nodding stiffly, then uncertainly asking:
I will only say this once, and I hope you will not interrupt me
Xiatianqi's grandfather is a very eccentric old man, who has a rather fitting nickname in his social circle—Old Rascal. However, despite being an old rascal, he has a stubborn temperament, acting on whims without regard for whether his family agrees or if his friends are willing.
Damn, why don't you do it | Die!
This path was chosen by you, and the contract was signed by you as well. No one forced you to sign, nor did anyone help you sign. Furthermore, it seems that no one has ever told you that returning to the bookstore for duty is definitely a dead end
Sitting on the steps in front of the Golden Office Building, feeling sore all over, Xia Tianqi's emotions were as tumultuous as the rising tide of the sea
The middle-aged man's voice paused for a moment before he continued speaking
Seeing the middle-aged man nod, Xia Tianqi hurriedly asked again
However, this trip to the Golden Office Building has made him clear about many things
Therefore, Summer Qi is completely unaware of what kind of people work in these offices, or whether there are actually any people in these offices at all
Moreover, he has somewhat clarified the reason for being haunted by ghosts. It is highly likely that it is because he passed the interview with that company and signed that damned 'ghost' contract
Does that mean that as long as I honestly return to the bookstore to work, I won't encounter ghosts again
Xiatian Qi had no idea how he had come out of the Golden Office Building, or rather, his thoughts were completely immersed in the conversation he had just had with the middle-aged man.
Xiatianqi's words were indeed resolute, leaving no room for the middle-aged man to refuse. Of course, whether the middle-aged man pays him any mind or completely ignores him is another matter altogether
Come with me
With a belly full of questions, Xia Tianqi found himself unknowingly arriving at the 33rd floor of the company in the elevator.
"What do you want to ask?" the middle-aged man replied in a calm tone.
Saying this, the middle-aged man tossed a set of car keys to Xia Tianqi
Do you know about these matters
Going to the bookstore will get me killed by a ghost, not going to the bookstore will still get me killed by a ghost, either way, it's death. Is it that you want to play with my life? Did I offend you in the past, or did I wrong your child? There is no grievance or enmity, so why must you go to such lengths to harm me?
Is that so? The middle-aged man retorted, "Did I ever say that they are unable to resist?"
"You are not yet qualified to know this, and I cannot answer you," the middle-aged man refused quite straightforwardly
Moreover, it seems that the middle-aged man is aware of the existence of the amulet on him; however, he still reached this conclusion. This indicates that even if his grandfather were to come and assist him, he might not necessarily emerge unscathed.
Sitting in the speeding taxi, Xia Tianqi was lost in a daze the entire way, but by the time he got out of the taxi, all those thoughts he had just had were completely forgotten.
That bookstore is haunted at night, right? As for that ghost, it should be Zhang Xiaoshun. The corpses I saw that night must have been brutally killed by it. I originally wouldn't have been able to escape; it is likely that the ghost jade amulet my grandfather gave me played a role, which is why it saved my life at that moment
A subtle sneer appeared on the face of the middle-aged man.
I can only give you a reminder, which you may also interpret as advice. If you do not return to work properly tonight and find a way to complete your probation period, then it will be extremely difficult for you to escape tonight. Despite the fact that you possess some 'trinkets.' I believe you should be able to understand my meaning.
Although the middle-aged man did not tell him how to deal with ghosts, he did make one point clear to him, which is that ghosts are not entirely insurmountable
Without consulting the middle-aged man, Xia Tianqi entered and consciously sat down on the sofa, then directly got to the point and said
From the perspective of the middle-aged man's reminder regarding the two choices, the former should be a matter of life and death, while the latter, barring any unforeseen circumstances, is undoubtedly a certain death
Is it not?
Your car key, returning it to you
Finally, regarding the various mysteries of this company, one can only qualify to know them after passing the probation period and becoming a formal employee
"Stop deceiving yourself; you should be very clear about the answer to this matter in your heart." The middle-aged man directly doused Xia Tianqi with a bucket of cold water
Hurry, quickly tell me how to deal with them
The more he spoke, the more unstable Xia Tianqi's emotions became, until he eventually erupted into a roar
The middle-aged man remained taciturn, preferring brevity in his words. Upon seeing Xia Tianqi emerge from the elevator, he turned and walked aside
He will decide to come back here, and retrieving his phone is just one aspect; the real reason is that he hopes that the middle-aged man can help him find answers.
You can understand it this way, the middle-aged man nodded affirmatively
Then, it is to honestly return to the Xinhua Bookstore to work the night shift, and think of ways to resist the ghosts, in order to survive.
Therefore, he must now comply with the dispatch of that company and return to Xinhua Bookstore.
He was faced with only two choices: one was to return to the bookstore and face death, the other was to stay away from the bookstore and await death.
Xiatianqi's heart began to spasm violently again, and he pressed his hand against his chest with a grim expression, taking deep breaths continuously. After a while, he managed to say with great difficulty
The office is spacious, with numerous calligraphies and paintings hanging on the walls, from which one can easily discern the preferences of the middle-aged gentleman
However, to put it another way, even if he spoke to his mother, as an utterly ordinary high school Chinese language teacher, she would be of no help at all
Xiatianqi pursed his lips in displeasure, yet still followed behind the middle-aged man, his gaze constantly surveying the surroundings.
I believe that on that night at the Xinhua Bookstore, as well as last night, you must have encountered some inexplicable and bizarre events. Or rather, you encountered ghosts, didn't you
The middle-aged man directly recounted his experiences from the past two days, prompting Xia Tianqi to exclaim in surprise. However, recalling the man's earlier words, he quickly closed his mouth again, signaling for the middle-aged man to continue.
Once again arriving at the Golden Office Building, Xia Tianqi no longer felt the excitement he had during his last visit, leaving only unease and apprehension.
Following the middle-aged man, Xia Tianqi entered a luxuriously decorated office after not walking far
At this point, the middle-aged man deliberately walked closer to Xia Tianqi and then handed his phone to him. After that, as if recalling something, he lifted his head and said to Xia Tianqi:
Although he currently has no idea how to pass the probation period