Strange story player

November 7, two o'clock in the afternoon, rain.

It rained for a while yesterday morning, and then it became foggy all day.

It rained again last night and continues to this day.

On the bank of the Ming River, six people held umbrellas and were waiting to cross the river. A sign on the riverside said there was a phone number, saying that you could call if you wanted to cross the river. Xu Youqing had already called.

The clouds were low, and the thin and falling raindrops made people's bones crisp. In the hazy rain and mist, the villa area on the other side of the river could be vaguely seen.

That is the Blue Bay Villa area. Some of the villas have been completed and decorated, but a considerable part of them are unfinished.

"There are so many villas here. Should we... first find the villa where [Candy Game] is performed?"

Yang Liuye asked aloud.

"Maybe." Shen Kui answered her.

Today Shen Kui changed into black casual clothes and his shoes were changed into sports shoes, which was different from his previous style.

"The words in Kaitan Game have special meanings, and I don't think it will make a mistake on that."

Shen Shi's meaning is obvious. Since it was said at the opening of the game [arrive at Blue Bay Villa on time and participate in the candy game], then the game can be played in the area called Blue Bay Villa.

"Judging from the opening remarks, this weird story is about rules, not stories. Should we go in and take a look first?" Xu Youqing asked next.

The rules and stories he talks about are actually the difference between the ghost stories of "Xianyang Village" and the ghost stories of "Script Killing Shop".

One needs to immerse oneself in the local character environment to look for clues and clarify the background of the story.

As for the other one, there are no extra "NPCs" at all, and there are no stories about "ghosts". The objects that need to be played are the ghosts and their companions.

Therefore, after long-term observation by players, we have come to the conclusion that generally speaking, entering [story-type] ghost stories in advance, if there are no props nearby, is completely seeking death.

But [Rule Type] Ghost Stories is different. It’s usually okay to enter in advance, because the “ghosts” usually appear on time and then start the horror game directly.

"I don't care, but is it useful to go ahead and check the environment with the weird talk about rules?" Shen Kui said.

"Mr. Qin, what do you think?" Suddenly, Shen Kui looked at Qin Manjiang, who was standing silently holding a black umbrella, and asked aloud.

"Me?" Qin Manjiang was like a student who was distracted in class and was suddenly called upon by the teacher, "Um... I was just checking to see if there were any people on the other side of the river. If there is really no one in the Blue Bay Villa area, we seem to Eating and drinking is a problem.”

His question suddenly stunned everyone.

"Everyone should have brought food and water, right?" Yang Liuye glanced at everyone's backpacks, what kind of problem could this be?

"It's not enough..." Qin Manjiang bumped his backpack, "Food is okay, but without drinking water it will be a problem."

"It's just one night, isn't it?" Yang Liuye looked at him puzzled.

"Really?" Qin Manjiang looked at her, and then repeated the game's requirements in full——

[Tomorrow at midnight. 】

[Arrived at Blue Bay Villa on time to participate in the candy game. 】

[Unraveling the strange story or winning the game is considered as passing the level. 】

"You see, there is no time limit mentioned in the game requirements. In other words, if the strange story cannot be solved, the game will last indefinitely until we are all dead."

Qin Manjiang looked at Shen Hu: "Unless we clear the customs overnight, we can still catch tomorrow's breakfast."

His words stunned Tanmu Rong, and by the way... I have to go to work tomorrow.

If you can't clear the level tonight, your job will be lost.

"The ship is coming."

Yu Ruoli, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.

Because of the experience in [Bailu Bay], she and Qin Manjiang paid special attention to the people on the boat this time. However, the same trap couldn't be used twice, right?

And the Blue Bay Villa area is right across the street. If you look carefully, can you send them to other places?

Soon, the boatman broke through the rain and fog and came over.

No... Strictly speaking, not the punter, but the sailor.

"Boom, boom, boom -" the sound of the engine was not too low in the light rain. The boat owner in a raincoat was sitting on the bow of the boat. While steering the boat to stop, he looked at them with a strange face: "You guys are going to Blue Bay. Villa adventure?”

"Ah, yes, let's go and die." Qin Manjiang said something unlucky as soon as he opened his mouth.

Recently, because his body has almost completely integrated with his body and spirit, he has begun to reveal his true nature. In Qin Yiyi's eyes, he has become an intellectually enhanced version of Li Xijiu.

"Hahaha, you young man, come on board!" The boat owner also knew that he was joking and greeted everyone to get on the boat.

"Brother, are there any strange rumors about Blue Bay Villa?" The gentle and elegant Xu Youqing was dressed in white sportswear and sweatpants from head to toe, but it was a rainy day and his body was already splattered with mud.

"Strange rumors? Are you saying it is haunted?" The ship owner shook his head: "That's not true. You young people like to come to such deserted places for excitement."

"But you should be careful." The boat boss turned his head and glanced at the villa area from a distance. "There are homeless people in this unfinished villa area. Don't be overly sympathetic and avoid them. Those are not good people."

Everyone noticed that the ship owner looked normal when he said this. It seems that there are indeed no rumors of haunting in the Blue Bay Villa area.

As for the homeless?

I hope they don't provoke Shen Kui...

It's still raining.

The boat broke through the river and headed towards the Blue Bay Villa area.

Everyone has their own thoughts. Although they have agreed to work together to crack the secret of the ghost story and everyone supports each other, after all, people are separated from each other, and who can know what everyone is really thinking?

Yu Ruoli leaned against the guardrail beside the boat, lifted his wet hair from his ears, and his eyes fell on Qin Manjiang.

"Mr. Qin," she took the initiative and said to Qin Manjiang, who was leaning in the cabin and looking down at him, "that time, thank you."

Qin Manjiang looked up at her and said, "Where's your thank you gift? Where's the painting you agreed to draw for me?"

Yu Ruoli was startled, as if he didn't expect him to say that, and the others couldn't help but glance at Qin Manjiang...

Is this Abyss, whose codename is mysterious and unlucky, chosen every time, someone with this kind of personality?

However, Yu Ruoli didn't think it was anything. She opened the picture book in her arms from back to front and showed it to Qin Manjiang:

"I've already drawn it, I just didn't have the chance to give it to you."

Qin Manjiang looked at her drawing book——

With long, fine hair, a soft smile, wearing a pair of glasses, squinting his eyes, and putting his hands in the pockets of his coat, he looks like a scholar, extremely charming.

But……

"This isn't like me."

Qin Manjiang looked up at Yu Ruoli: "After this time, I'm going to get a haircut. Can you draw a new one?"

"Yeah." Yu Ruoli agreed.

Because after this meeting, she also felt that Qin Manjiang had changed... and was different from the person in her first impression.

At this time, there was a slight collision on the hull, and the ship owner said:

"We're here, everyone."

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