Chapter 0008 The Sound of Meat Being Chopped Downstairs
Time slowly passes, and gradually, a sense of fatigue and drowsiness sweeps over me, making my eyelids feel incredibly heavy. Just as I am about to fall asleep, I suddenly hear a strange sound, and I am instantly jolted awake.
"Come here quickly, the boss is not a good person," I shouted to her anxiously
Perhaps this old man has some peculiar habits, such as enjoying chopping meat for dumplings in the middle of the night
My mood tightened again, my eyes wide open, completely devoid of sleep
Is anyone there
The old man, with a fierce expression, was wielding a bloodied kitchen knife, chopping down repeatedly on the cutting board, while the meat on the board...
Bang bang bang
Imagine a bun shop rumored to serve human meat buns, where the sound of meat being chopped echoes in the dead of night. What thoughts would come to your mind?
The old man stands by the bed, seemingly performing some action, but I, hiding under the bed, cannot see anything at all
The room is only this big, and I do not know if the ghostly thing is guarding outside; I dare not open the door recklessly
Feeling troubled and restless, unable to sit or stand comfortably
If there is only the old man, then who is he talking to
"Wife, don't worry, the dipping sauce will be ready soon." It was the old man's hoarse voice, as if he were speaking to someone.
A sudden tremor surged within me, and an inexplicable sense of unease spread instantly
The black cloth shoes are placed at the edge of the bed, less than one meter away from me, and my heart is pounding wildly
Although I comfort myself in this way, it is impossible for me to fall asleep. There are still more than 2 hours until dawn, so I might as well stay awake for a while.
A faint sound of footsteps echoed in the corridor, growing ever closer
Without the company of my friends, I am left with only a strange woman in a deep slumber by my side, and a profound sense of fear rises within me
Ding Dong
Getting out of bed, I walked back and forth in the room, stretching my sore and numb limbs, and then found myself with nothing to do
Hold on a little longer, dawn is approaching, and I hope that no more terrifying events will occur tonight
Silence the phone, cover the screen, and calm the mind.
Hongjie, who was on the bed, has already woken up, huddled at the foot of the bed with the blanket, her complexion looking quite poor as she gazes at the scene in the room, seemingly deep in thought
The expression on his face was fierce, and his aged features began to contort; it was a strange sensation, as if something were trying to burrow out from within his body
Meanwhile, a bloodied kitchen knife fell beside the old man
The sound of chopping meat continued with a rhythmic thud, as the landlord seemed to be particularly meticulous and serious about it, leaving one to wonder when it would finally cease
The surroundings were enveloped in complete silence
Click
An ominous premonition surfaced in my mind, and I quietly got out of bed, walked to the door, and pressed my ear against it
Chop meat
At this moment, a thin beam of light penetrated through the window and illuminated the white floor tiles
The sound of meat being chopped in the eerily silent hotel is exceptionally clear, striking against my fragile nerves, one thud after another
The old man has gone upstairs
Having just escaped a calamity, it is better to have fewer troubles than more. As long as that old man does not do anything to me, I will not concern myself with what he is actually doing.
The sky has finally brightened
As dawn approached, the sound of footsteps creaking on the wooden stairs could be heard from outside the corridor
Unfortunately, it poses little threat; the old man not only shows no fear but instead strides towards me.
It is now past 3 AM, and the live broadcast room is quiet; the viewers seem to have gone to sleep.
What is the dipping sauce he mentioned
The locked door was opened again, accompanied by creaking sounds, as the door was pushed open
The old man got up from the ground, his face dark and cold as he stared at me, his gaze indescribably terrifying
The old man was astonished, his weathered face wrinkled together, and his murky eyes glared at me with anger
The old man was caught off guard, his body swayed, and he fell to the floor
"Do not come over here, do not think that I am afraid to hit an old man!" I waved the kitchen knife in front of the old man a few times.
What does he want to do running upstairs at this time
I do not dare to try easily
Fortunately, after about an hour, the nerve-wracking sound of meat being chopped finally ceased
I originally thought that Hong Jie was strange enough and that tonight's experience was terrifying enough, but the fear that both of these instilled in me pales in comparison to the old man at this moment
I shuddered suddenly, and I dared not let my thoughts wander any further
The sound of chopping meat comes from downstairs, seemingly right beneath Room 4
Holding tightly in my hand the spirit-restraining talisman of uncertain utility, I feel that time has never been so excruciatingly difficult to endure. I almost cannot help but feel the urge to go downstairs and investigate.
I took a glance at Hongjie; her breathing was steady, and she seemed to be sleeping quite well, so there should not be any further complications.
Room 4, dark and eerie, is covered with knife marks that resemble wounds. The outer layer of white paint has peeled away, revealing walls stained red with blood, a sight that is shocking to behold
With a click, the light turns on
However, according to that law, the more one fears something, the more likely it is to happen
Damn it! Why is there nothing?" The old man's shocked voice echoed, sounding quite furious as he paced back and forth in the room, eventually stopping by the bedside.
The task given during the live broadcast is to stay in Room 4 for an entire night. If I leave midway, I may be deemed to have failed the live broadcast.
The old man has arrived
The dim yellow light illuminated, and from my perspective, I could only see a pair of feet wearing black cloth shoes walking in
The number of viewers in the live broadcast room is now reduced to just a few, yet no one is responding. I suspect they must have fallen asleep while holding their phones.
Chatting and joking with them not only alleviates the feelings of fear and oppression, but also makes time pass a little faster
Bang bang bang
A strong sense of unease gripped my heart like a powerful hand, and I felt that if I did not go out soon, the consequences would be unimaginable
The other party is clearly an old man in the twilight of his years, yet I do not understand why I feel so afraid, with my eyelids twitching violently
It was like a knife chopping on a cutting board, accompanied by the crisp clinking sound of bowls and plates.
This sound is very common, having been heard in many households' kitchens, but its presence at this moment and place is truly alarming
Holding the dagger, I sat by the bed, just like Hongjie did before. Although my body was exhausted, I still widened my eyes and stared at the door.
I took a tissue out of my bag, crumpled it into a ball, and stuffed it in my ear, finally feeling a bit better
The landlord, an old man, is chopping meat in the middle of the night instead of sleeping
Bang bang bang
Taking advantage of the old man not having reacted yet, I quickly crawled out from under the bed and seized the kitchen knife first
The bun shop returned to silence, and I let out a long sigh of relief
Indeed
A terrifying image emerges in my mind
"Without dipping sauce, my wife will be unhappy." The old man spoke again, his voice filled with an eerie quality
Gritting my teeth, I seized the old man's thin ankle and then pulled with all my strength
Looking at the empty live streaming room, I suddenly feel a bit nostalgic for the viewers
Feeling a bit flustered, I looked left and right, and finally crawled under the bed
Endure it!
Sister Hong understood immediately, sliding off the bed like a fish, and quickly ran barefoot to stand behind me
Bang bang bang