Compared to a week ago, Gu Xuan seemed to be in better spirits, but his high-end brand clothes didn’t seem as dazzling as before, appearing somewhat faded, as if they had been washed. Although the difference was subtle, it stood out as Gu Xuan used to wear new clothes every day.
No longer silent as before, Tong Xiaosong stared directly at Gu Xuan and asked, “Do you have something to say?”
A hint of irritability flashed in Gu Xuan’s eyes. He disliked Tong Xiaosong’s current demeanor. Clearly so fragile, he should be bowing his head and obeying in front of him. The other party was not qualified to look him in the eye and question him.
Many cruel thoughts flashed through Gu Xuan’s mind, and finally, he forced a twisted smirk.
“I’m here to tell you that you and that person from the other day… Wu Mabo, is it? You two, join me in playing a ghost game.”
Tong Xiaosong immediately widened his eyes.
Another ghost game!
Gu Xuan indeed wanted to harm people again!
It was not enough to harm just him; now he even wanted to involve Wu Mabo!
Anger filled his eyes, and Tong Xiaosong spoke firmly to Gu Xuan, “Don’t even think about it, Gu Xuan!”
Gu Xuan pressed one hand on the table, his eyes filled with menace as he stared at Tong Xiaosong and said ominously, “I have many ways to make you submit…”
“Threats? Or violence?” Tong Xiaosong snorted coldly, looking at Gu Xuan with contempt. He said, “Right now, death is the last thing I fear, but I have no intention of dying either. A cornered rabbit will bite, Gu Xuan. Don’t force me into desperate measures.”
Gu Xuan slightly opened his mouth, surprised by how sharp Tong Xiaosong’s words could be.
The anger in his eyes intensified, and finally, he stared at Tong Xiaosong with a sly smile, saying, “Fine, let’s wait and see. Tomorrow, you’ll definitely come begging to me.”
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Tong Xiaosong expressed disgust, saying, “In your dreams!”
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Although Tong Xiaosong had a strong tone when arguing, he felt extremely uneasy.
He believed Gu Xuan wouldn’t say such things without reason. There must be a cause, and that cause was definitely not good news.
***
Returning to the dormitory at night, Tong Xiaosong shared everything Gu Xuan had said with his roommates.
He initially thought his roommates would be equally confused, but Ke Lin’s expression changed. “It can’t be such a coincidence, can it?”
Frowning, Wen Dong asked, “What’s going on?”
Surprised, Wu Mabo said, “It’s not that you’ve encountered something, right?”
Ke Lin replied, “Not me, it’s Tang Yuxin. She’s been missing all day. Initially, I wasn’t very worried, but after Gu Xuan said that, I have a bad feeling. Could she have encountered something?”
Wu Mabo hesitated. “It’s unlikely. There’s no connection between her and this. Gu Xuan explicitly mentioned wanting Tong Xiaosong and me to accompany him in playing the ghost game. Not to mention Tang Yuxin, even you two have nothing to do with this.”
Wen Dong pondered, “Why is it you two? Gu Xuan said, ‘It’s started, starting again. In the future, you’ll come begging to me.’ Shouldn’t that refer to everyone? Why did he specifically come for Tong Xiaosong today, naming you two?”
Wu Mabo exclaimed, “Another ghost game? Damn, is the ghost game so fun? I’m almost developing a conditioned response to those three words. Just hearing them makes me feel unlucky.”
However, at that moment, Tong Xiaosong suddenly realized something. He said in shock, “Ghost game!”
The other three immediately turned their gaze to Tong Xiaosong.
Tong Xiaosong hurriedly explained, “Think about it. That day, when Wu Mabo and I were holding a cat and looking for you with Gu Xuan, does that count as a ghost game?”
Wu Mabo’s face changed immediately, and he exclaimed, “Does that even count!?”
Wen Dong, with a tight frown, said, “Of course, it does. That was a conscious ghost-seeking activity. It definitely counts as a ghost game. So… Gu Xuan intentionally guided you to play the ghost game that day?”
“Fuck!” Wu Mabo cursed. “At that time, it was the only option! You guys went missing, and Tong Xiaosong and I had no other choice. We could only listen to Gu Xuan. Who would have thought that this bastard Gu Xuan had set up traps so early!”
Wen Dong was more rational. He said, “Let’s not panic first. Let’s analyze why he was at the construction site that night and what he was doing there.”
Wu Mabo replied, “Who the fuck knows.”
However, Tong Xiaosong felt that some things seemed to be connected. “Gu Xuan seems particularly concerned about what happened in the old school building. After my first three roommates died, he was especially concerned. He even asked me to tie a red string and enter the old school building, saying that if I saw anything, I should tell him.”
The three of them looked at Tong Xiaosong nervously. Wen Dong asked, “And then?”
Tong Xiaosong continued, “After I went in, I saw a shadow flash by, and then there was thick smoke. The old school building caught fire. I ran downstairs and saw many, many suddenly appearing figures in the thick smoke. Those figures appeared suddenly, definitely not living people. Then I ran away. Later, Gu Xuan asked me, and I didn’t tell him the truth. I just said I didn’t see anything, and he didn’t ask again.”
Wu Mabo was about to swear again.
Wen Dong raised his hand to interrupt, speaking in a low voice, “Let me think. It seems like something is connecting.”
Tong Xiaosong also felt the same way. He lowered his head and began to ponder.
After a moment of silence, Tong Xiaosong and Wen Dong looked up at the same time, exclaiming, “Two years ago, he killed thirteen students!”
Wu Mabo looked at them in surprise and couldn’t help but exclaim, “What the fuck?”
Wen Dong’s train of thought became clearer. He immediately continued, “He played the ghost game with those thirteen students. Due to some unknown reasons in the ghost game, he killed those thirteen students. He has been paying attention to the old school building, afraid that the dead will rise again, afraid of revenge from the deceased!”
Tong Xiaosong nodded vigorously. “I also think so!”
Wen Dong continued, “Something must have happened recently, causing the deceased to entangle with Gu Xuan again. That’s why Gu Xuan is so eager to play the ghost game again, saying that everything has started. The method he used to survive must be in the ghost game!”
Tong Xiaosong nodded vigorously.
Wu Mabo and Ke Lin also began to contemplate.
Wen Dong, still puzzled, added, “But one can play the ghost game alone. Why does Gu Xuan have to drag others into it?”
After thinking for a moment, Wen Dong said, “We need to figure out why those thirteen students died in the first place, what happened in the ghost game, and why Gu Xuan survived.”
Wu Mabo interrupted, “Wait a minute, this situation… why does it sound a bit similar to Tong Xiaosong? Everyone who played the ghost game died, and only he survived.”
Tong Xiaosong was suddenly mentioned and panicked. “I don’t know, I really don’t know! I didn’t feel any ghosts when playing the ghost game…”
Wen Dong consoled him, “Don’t worry, we’re not suspecting you. It’s just that there are striking similarities. Try to recall if there’s anything unusual. Perhaps that could be the breakthrough.”
Seeing the continued trust in the eyes of his three roommates, Tong Xiaosong felt much relieved.
Instead of just trying to push away those nightmarish memories, he began to face his own memories, analyzing and pondering each scene.
“I… really didn’t feel anything unusual.” Tong Xiaosong furrowed his brow and slowly said, “But on the night we played the Four Corners game… someone bullied me. Now that I think about it, the figure, height, and scent were somewhat like Gu Xuan.”
“Fuck! It really was him!” Wu Mabo exclaimed, frustrated. “Why is he everywhere? No wonder he would harass you. If it’s Gu Xuan, it makes sense!”
haha silly that was your old gong
Haha but that was Zhi Xian
Wonder why zhi xian always takes the shape of gu xuan when appearing in front of tong xiaosong? 🤔 Can’t wait for him to properly manifest soon!
I hate that they always helplessy following everything Gu Xuan said, like… i know it was the plot and the situation forced it but come on, it’s kinda annoying
This ML has shown very high emotional intelligence. He managed to get MC to have good impression of a face he’s repulsed with.
Except for the first meeting. Who gropes a stranger? Aren’t there many ways to scare him out. That step may require some really good beating
If we’re taking about possession (which I’m still not 100% sold on) maybe since that was the earliest incident, he didn’t have perfect control? Wouldn’t it be easier to force GX to do something he was already wanting to do? I.e. get handsy with TX.