Dating the Strongest Boss

Chapter 107 - Old Spirit Manor

“Crap,” Du Chonghua cursed aloud.

Before these people could make any moves, the red candles in the room went out, instantly plunging the room into eerie darkness.

This darkness made it impossible for any of them to see their surroundings clearly. It gave them the surreal sensation of being in a world beyond, their footsteps feeling light and airy.

Wang Xue happened to be standing beside Xiao Chen, and as the lights went out, she instinctively grabbed Xiao Chen’s elbow, hiding behind him.

Part of the reason for this might be because when everyone was left in the dark, only Xiao Chen reached out to help, making her more willing to trust him compared to the others.

“………” Xiao Chen was speechless.

“………” A certain someone was also speechless.

Heh.

[Don’t Want To Attend Online Class: Why is the screen black?

Want To Sleep In Every Day: The neighboring live stream is also black!

Dr. Martens Boots Should Be Paired With Slender Legs: F*ck! This is making me a bit anxious!

Pigeon King: Wait a moment, wait a moment, look, the screen’s brightening back up!

Sugar Daddy: The image quality is strange, like that special camera that can see the surroundings clearly at night.

Makeup Kit: That’s not right, this angle looks really high, like God’s perspective. Isn’t someone livestreaming with a smartphone?

Weight Scale: The screens in the neighboring rooms are all showing the same image, the same angle, and the same effect!

Did You Eat Less Today: Not entirely, Zhao Junlu’s live stream doesn’t have this issue, does it?

Rowing Against The Current: Speaking of which, Zhao Junlu hasn’t said a word for almost ten minutes, and he hasn’t touched his phone. I wonder what he’s doing…]

Everyone, except for Du Chonghua, whose phone was shattered from being knocked away, immediately thought of taking out their phones and turning on the flashlight right away.

But strangely, their phones seemed to have simultaneously run out of battery, and no matter how they pressed the power button, they couldn’t get them to light up.

They couldn’t even turn on their phones, let alone the flashlight. Their phones were completely dead!

The fear-stricken Su Lele dove into Duan Aoming’s arms, who as her boyfriend, immediately patted her head to comfort her.

Annie also instinctively reached out and grabbed the hem of Du Chonghua’s clothes, who was closest to her.

With their phones out of power, live streaming was impossible, so no one knew what was happening here. There was no need to maintain their online personas.

With this thought in mind, Du Chonghua was very ruthless. Furrowing his brows, he forcefully pushed Annie away.

“Get lost, don’t touch me!”

[Notebook Hard Drive: ?? Why is Du Chonghua so violent? After all, Annie is still a girl, right?

I Want To Confess: Although I dislike Annie, the way Du Chonghua pushed her makes me have a much lower opinion of him&#k2026;

Balloon Tower Defense: Annie acts so annoying, it’s normal for Du Chonghua to not tolerate her. She’s been dragging the squad’s hind leg this whole time!]

Annie was a bit dazed when she was pushed away, her whole body flying back. Due to the darkness, those present couldn’t see Annie’s unfortunate state as she was flung away. They only heard a loud “duang” sound.

However, Xiao Chen could clearly see everything around him. He watched Annie’s face hit the ground, like a frog in a mid-leap position, crashing straight onto the floor.

The scene was quite comical and amusing.

A faint smile played on Xiao Chen’s lips, almost making him laugh out loud.

Annie struggled to get up from the ground, trembling with anger.

When the little death squad was first established, she had the highest reputation and the most fans. Everyone, including Du Chonghua, showed her all sorts of care, flattery, and dependence on her popularity. This popularity slowly helped each of them become famous.

As a result, while she collapsed, their popularity had risen one by one. Now that she looked at their expressions, it was truly chilling.

She gritted her teeth and clenched her fists, a hint of malice flashing in her eyes.

I won’t let any of you get away with this!

“Duang duang duang”

There was a sudden, earth-shattering noise as if something was scraping against the ground, constantly moving and emitting a piercing and sharp sound.

Du Chonghua furrowed his brow and listened carefully to the sound’s source.

Listening attentively, based on his rough judgment, he was almost certain that the source of the sound was in the room where the wedding bed was.

The next moment, his guess was confirmed.

The headboard of the wedding bed, originally covered with a big red wedding quilt, turned into a gaping abyssal hole. Inexplicably, the red candle at the head of the bed was lit, and the faint light in the room allowed people to see their surroundings more clearly.

Du Chonghua and Duan Aoming exchanged glances. Duan Aoming patted Su Lele’s hand to reassure her, and the two of them cautiously walked over, taking small, cautious steps, afraid of bumping into something unseen.

Duan Aoming walked to the side of the headboard, stretched out his head, wanting to see what lay beneath the cracked boards.

A single glance, combined with the absence of lighting in that area, made it seem unfathomably dark.

Moreover, the shape of the opened headboard was extremely peculiar, with a small, round entrance that resembled a well. Getting close to it sent shivers down the spine.

So, here was the question: should they go inside?

Even with a light source, Wang Xueke continued to cling tightly to Xiao Chen’s elbow. She refused to let go, nervously swallowing hard.

Xiao Chen looked at her with an expressionless face, said nothing, and silently lit her a candle in his heart.

The next moment, Wang Xueke felt an inexplicable sense of dread wash over her. Even her breathing involuntarily quickened. It felt like something ice-cold was enveloping her entire body, like a sharp blade that threatened to cut through her skin and flesh.

She fearfully clutched Xiao Chen’s hand tighter.

“………”

Heh.

“Should we go in?” Duan Aoming asked Du Chonghua with a serious expression.

Du Chonghua fell silent for a moment and eventually nodded.

Right now, they had no other choice.

“Who goes first?” Duan Aoming asked again, looking at Du Chonghua. But this time, Du Chonghua’s gaze seemed evasive.

Du Chonghua, who had always been at the forefront of the team, was now hesitating.

To be honest, he valued his life greatly, and if it weren’t for maintaining his big brother persona in front of the camera, he wouldn’t have to live so exhaustingly.

Duan Aoming understood his reluctance and wasn’t angry. He directly said, “I’ll go then.”

Duan Aoming picked up the red candle placed nearby, reached in the hole and examined the depth inside. He held the candle’s body between his teeth, and slowly slid down the bed frame, holding onto it with both hands.

Those above only heard a scraping sound, followed by the thud of someone hitting the ground.

After a while, Duan Aoming’s muffled voice echoed, “There’s a path here. You can come down, I’ll catch you.”

[Eat and Drink Enough: I don’t know why, I feel like Duan Aoming is so understanding. He’s always been quiet, but when it comes to doing things, he’s all-around and considerate!

Holy Mary: I’ve actually been curious on who’s running the livestream. The camera angle keeps changing automatically, just like watching a movie.

Rose Girl: Why does Du Chonghua give me increasingly weird vibes? He wasn’t like this before, right?]

Below was a narrow corridor, just about the height of a person, and very narrow, no way for two people to walk together side by side.

Duan Aoming raised the candle and examined the walls around him, his pupils slightly contracting. He exclaimed, “There are drawings on the walls!”

Du Chonghua raised an eyebrow at his words and immediately moved closer to take a look.

Wang Xueke, Su Lele, and Annie all turned, looking over with curiosity.

Xiao Chen had an unsettling premonition, though he couldn’t quite place it.

[Kart Racing: Hahaha, did you see that? Duan Aoming’s face turned as red as a lobster. I’m dying of laughter! Hahaha.

Colored Contacts Hurt Eyes: Hahaha, Duan Aoming was initially excited, calling others to see the drawings, looking like a model student. Who would have thought the drawings on the wall were ghs??

Red Elephant: It’s too funny! Hahaha, Duan Aoming must be so embarrassed!

Little Motorcycle: The funniest part is that the drawings aren’t even male and female; they’re two guys! Hahaha.

Goose Goose Goose: I can’t, I’m laughing too hard! Hahahaha!]

After patiently waiting for his turn to see the wall painting, Xiao Chen finally saw what was on it. His face instantly turned pale, and he looked like he had been punched in the gut. Fortunately, he was wearing a mask, so others couldn’t see his expression.

He took a deep breath and forced a fake smile.

The next moment, he felt something touching his hair, as if trying to soothe his emotions and appease him.

Heh heh.

Xiao Chen inwardly cursed, pretending to absentmindedly touch his hair. Then, he slapped the intrusive, wandering hand without any mercy.

How could he not recognize the people depicted on the wall?

The one below had phoenix eyes and a snake coiled around a rose tattoo on his back.

The one above had gray eyes, long hair, and was dressed in red.

Although the paintings were not realistic, how could he not recognize them from back then?

Wasn’t it him and Jing He?

This horny old man!

Shameless!

What’s even more terrifying was that this corridor didn’t only contain the one painting they just saw. In just a few minutes of walking, they’ve come across nearly a hundred paintings. While the main characters remain the same, their positions were bizarre and diverse.

It was unclear if the artist had retained a semblance of sanity or not, but the most crucial parts were left unillustrated. Instead, they skillfully used elements like roses, clothing, and ribbons to obscure them, leaving plenty of room for imagination.

The group’s expressions gradually transformed from the initial astonishment and embarrassment to nonchalance. They went from covering their faces in embarrassment and stealing glances to openly admiring the paintings on the walls.

Girls tend to have more imaginative thoughts than boys, but even they found it somewhat surprising that the positions of two individuals could be so diverse.

Even Xiao Chen, as one of the subjects, couldn’t help but widen his eyes, face red.

When had he ever made such embarrassing moves?

This isn’t me!

[Peggy: It’s like I just attended a physiology class…

Baldy Qiang: I have to say, the owner of this house is really quite the…enthusiast.

Patrick Star: As a girl, I honestly don’t know why I’m finding this so intriguing…

Little Sister: I think I’m gaining knowledge!

Remote Control: As the fellow sex, I’ve also learned quite a bit.

Dodo Dodo: Upstairs, please share your experiences!!!]

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