Chapter 5, Rest assured that you will be fine

With his eyes fixed on the direction of the door, Qian Bo asked with a slurred speech, "Did you drive that thing away with just a cigarette box?"

"No... there isn't anyone else, just the two of us." Qian Bo pondered for a moment and replied hesitantly.

Ah! Tan Xuan was momentarily speechless, not expecting Qian Bo to have such little courage. He lowered his head to pick up the cigarette; if he burned the floor again, he would have to compensate the owner a considerable amount of money

Once the door was closed again, Qian Bo quietly asked, "They can't be referring to Old Sun, can they?"

Qian Bo is currently not in the mood to listen to this; he is utterly disappointed in Tan Xuan. He impatiently waved his hand and said, "Stop talking nonsense, change your clothes immediately, I want to go home. I don't want to stay in this place for another minute." As he spoke, he stuffed his phone into his bag and was about to leave.

Here you go, neither more nor less; any excess is my reward for you. I didn't expect you to be so capable!

After soaking for a while, Tan Xuan was taken by Qian Bo to the upstairs lounge for the next project. Tan Xuan was initially reluctant to go up, but could not resist Qian Bo's insistence. However, Lao Sun did not follow them, insisting on soaking a little longer, claiming that he was too old for such things and preferred the hot springs here.

"Are you coming back?" Qian Bo was completely stunned. If Old Sun was really dead, then wouldn't he also be unable to survive? As the feeling of fear surged, he realized that his mouth was not functioning properly at all; his teeth were chattering violently, and he could hardly speak fluently.

Qian Bo wanted to retrieve his cigarette but was a moment too late, and then a scene appeared in the room that made him feel an urge to relieve himself. First, a particularly piercing scream echoed from the direction of the door, even though there was clearly nothing there. Then, a small whirlwind suddenly swept up at the entrance, crashing through the slightly ajar door and directly into the corridor

Tan Xuan glanced at the worried Qian Bo on behalf of Old Sun, reached out, and completely extinguished the cigarette he had just lit, saying, "You will not see him again; he is already dead"

Uncertain how much time had passed, Tan Xuan suddenly opened his eyes wide. The technician in the room had long since left. Tan Xuan abruptly sat up in bed, his gaze cold as he stared at the closed door of the lounge, and he shouted, "Get out!"

Tan Xuan glanced at Qian Bo and said, "He can no longer hear, so you should mind your own business and take care of yourself instead."

Ah! Qian Bo stopped in his tracks, frozen there, then returned to the bedside and slammed his wallet down onto the bed, shouting loudly at Tan Xuan: "What am I supposed to do then?"

The room fell silent for a moment, and then Tan Xuan suddenly said: "You haven't settled today's fare yet."

The door opened, and two attendants, a man and a woman, entered. Upon seeing that it was people who came in, and they were wearing professional smiles, Qian Bo quietly exhaled a breath of frustration.

Since they prefer solitude, Qian Bo did not suffer by being with them, and Tan Xuan could just turn a blind eye and was too lazy to bother with them. As long as they did not trouble him, he was not idle enough to meddle in other people's affairs.

Qian Bo smiled and explained to Tan Xuan, "Hehe, it is likely that Old Sun rarely comes to places like this. It is inevitable that three men together in a bath would feel a bit shy. He can enjoy his bath, and we can enjoy ours. Once we are done, we can go upstairs for some tea and a massage."

Sandalwood... sandalwood seeds, what is this situation?

"Gone?" Tan Xuan chuckled softly, shaking his head, "You are overthinking it; they will come looking for you again."

Tan Xuan nodded and said, "There is no need to doubt, it is indeed Old Sun."

Tan Xuan did not move and reminded, "It is of no use to run home; if it can find this place, it can find your home as well. You might as well take a break and not scare your sister-in-law and the children."

Tan Xuan cast a cold glance at Qian Bo, and before he could explain, a hurried sound of footsteps came from outside the door, followed by a faint but urgent knocking.

The female server interrupted the male server's speech, quickly provided an explanation, and then pulled the male server out.

"What happened? Is something wrong?" Qian Bo asked, pretending to be curious

Sitting back on the bed, Tan Xuan continued, "Although the waiter did not speak the truth, I can be certain that once Old Sun falls, he will not rise again. I thought that thing was coming for you, but it turns out it was looking for Old Sun first. Now that Old Sun is dead, you should focus on yourself."

Qian Bo stood up, smacked his lips, and said, "That wouldn't be good, after all, we came together. We really cannot ignore those who are truly in trouble."

Qianbo, who was on the bed next to him, was fiddling with his phone when he was startled by Tanxuan's sudden shout. He asked, "What happened? Why are you so jumpy? Did you wake up in a daze?" His bed was close to the door, and he could see Tanxuan's expression clearly, which sent a chill down his spine.

Tan Xuan wanted to pursue, but the person beside him suddenly sat down with a "thud". Tan Xuan glanced at the door and did not chase after them, instead turning around to help Qian Bo onto the bed

Isn't it? Tan Xuan let out a cold snort, "Do you think I was just going crazy a moment ago?"

Tan Xuan gave a bitter smile and shook his head, "Did you hear it knock on the door when that thing came in just now?"

Tan Xuan threw the cigarette into the ashtray, leisurely sat back on his bed, and then shouted towards the door: "Come in!"

Tan Xuan drove to the water city that Qian Bo mentioned, which is a well-known bathing establishment in the city, renowned for its first-class environment and service in Jiangzhou. Of course, the costs are also quite high, to the point of making Tan Xuan furious, especially regarding the individually charged services. If it weren't for someone else footing the bill, he probably would never have come here in his lifetime

Ah! Is it not so? Qian Bo had not yet managed to stand upright before he fell back down beside Tan again

Qian Bo trembled in fear, grabbing a pillow and covering his face with it. Through the gap in the pillow, he looked at Tan Xuan and anxiously asked, "Tan Zi, has that thing come back again?"

There is a distinguished guest in the hot spring pool

Are you crazy

Tan Xuan picked up the money and counted it, smiling, "In total, it is 1,200. After deducting the transportation fee of 300, there are still 900 left. Thank you, Brother Qian, for the reward. If you hadn't put your backpack in the locker, wouldn't you have given more?"

Tan Xuan shook his head, his expression somewhat unpleasant as he said, "There is no need to go and see."

Ah, it's good that there isn't any. The two waiters exchanged a glance and simultaneously let out a sigh of relief, their smiles becoming a bit more natural.

Qian Bo was stunned by everything that had just happened, his body seemed to have lost all its bones as he leaned half-heartedly against the edge of the bed, taking a long time to recover slightly.

No matter how luxurious the bathing experience may be, it ultimately revolves around rinsing and soaking; it is merely more advanced and sophisticated here. The nude bathing area features numerous steam baths, while the public area is equipped with many distinctive pools, some designed for playful activities, others for spa massages, and there is also a quiet soaking area for those who prefer tranquility. The facilities are significantly better than those of yesterday, and the service is also more attentive than at the previous location, with attendants always present at a respectful distance.

Seeing that Tan Xuan did not respond, Qian Bo anxiously kicked his legs and asked, "Is it or isn't it?"

What! Qian Bo shuddered and almost lost his balance, his face instantly turning pale. He then reminded Tan Xuan, "You must not speak carelessly; it is ill to curse others. What if Old Sun hears it..."

The female server took a half step forward, bent down to greet, and said: "Esteemed guests, I apologize for disturbing your rest. May I ask if you have another companion who is with you?"

Hehe... Tan Xuan merely smiled but did not speak. Although Old Sun came with them, he clearly maintained a distance, deliberately keeping himself aloof since entering the room, as if they were just acquaintances. Old Sun was well aware of his own shyness; the gambler who had previously vanished had reappeared, but his aura was weaker than yesterday, as if he had been injured by someone.

Saying this, Tan Xuan picked up the cigarette box from the small table between the two beds and threw it towards the door

Is it ... ... a ghost? The cigarette in Qian Bo's mouth fell onto the bed and then rolled onto the floor. Although the air conditioning in the room was quite sufficient, he was sweating profusely, as if he had just been pulled out of a pool

Tan Xuan ignored Qian Bo and continued to stare at the doorway, his cold gaze now tinged with anger. "Are you refusing to take a hint? If you don't want to leave, then don't leave."

Qian Bo felt somewhat dazed; once reminded, everything that had just occurred came vividly to mind, making it impossible for him to dismiss it as a fabrication, especially that scream, which still sent a chill through him. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and his body grew increasingly weak.

Qian Bo glanced at Tan Xuan; even though he was on the brink of losing his life, Tan Xuan still brought up money, which infuriated him to the point of forgetting his fear. He stood up and threw some money from his wallet onto Tan Xuan's bed.

Looking at the nearly collapsing Qian Bo, Tan Xuan chuckled and said, "Rest assured, having taken your money, I guarantee you will be fine"

After changing their clothes, the three of them went to the quiet soaking area. The large pool was quite crowded, making it easy to get dirtier the longer they soaked. The quiet soaking area was located within a cave formed by artificial rocks, well concealed by indistinguishable vegetation outside, providing a strong sense of privacy. Upon entering, Tan Xuan realized that the pools here were more suitable for couples, as they were not very large, and indeed, most of the guests were couples. The three men felt quite cramped sitting together, and of course, it was more awkward than anything else. After Qian Bo and Tan Xuan settled into an empty pool, Lao Sun chose not to join them in the water but instead shyly opted for a more secluded pool further away.

The skills of the technician at this establishment are indeed much better than yesterday, with techniques that are gently applied just right, and before long, Tan Xuan fell asleep

Ah! A distinguished guest has slipped in the hot tub. Someone saw you talking, and we thought you knew each other. Since you do not know each other, we will not disturb you. I apologize for interrupting your rest. I will bring you a fruit platter again shortly.

What happened to that old Sun? Should we go out and take a look? At first, I thought the police had come after us, so I didn't dare to admit it. Qian Bo did not hide his thoughts at all; he acknowledged his fear without hesitation, openly expressing what he had just thought without any embarrassment.

Tan Xuan got out of bed and picked up the box of cigarettes, lit one, and stuffed it into Qian Bo's still-open mouth, saying, "It's nothing, just someone who didn't know better has been sent away by me"