Chen Xiaoqiu's ability to get things done was beyond question. Still, no matter how efficient she was, getting things done took time.
I didn't have to work today. After we had lunch together, we went our separate ways and waited for news from Chen Xiaoqiu.
My parents were surprised to see me home. Afraid of worrying them, I just said I didn't have much work that afternoon, so I'd come straight back. They didn't press me.
Back in my bedroom, I took off my jacket and was about to change into something comfortable when I noticed something was wrong.
I stared at the bookcase for a long time, silently counting the files inside.
One hundred, one hundred and one, one hundred and two...
And that was it.
One hundred and two.
Three more files were missing.
I grew irritated. I tossed the clothes in my hands onto a chair, then lay on the bed, covered my face, and let out a long sigh.
My phone rang.
I rubbed my face hard, took another deep breath, and pulled the phone from my pocket.
The message was from Chen Xiaoqiu.
I was surprised she'd gotten back to me so quickly, but once I opened the message, I realized I'd been mistaken.
A cold sweat broke out across my back, and the terror made me sit bolt upright.
Chen Xiaoqiu's message was simple. She just asked if I knew where that ghost was.
Such a simple question carried far too much meaning.
I'd let Chen Xiaoqiu see through me!
No, it was possible I'd let Wu Ling and the Skinny Man see through me too.
I'd tried to hide it, but I wasn't confident enough in my acting to fool everyone.
If they paid attention, they'd certainly notice something was off about me.