November 7, two in the afternoon. Rain.
It had rained for a while yesterday morning, followed by a full day of fog.
It had rained again last night, and the rain had continued until now.
On the bank of the Ming River, six people stood under umbrellas, waiting to cross. A sign by the river listed a phone number, saying anyone who wanted to cross could call it. Xu Youqing had already called.
Dark clouds hung low, and the fine, drifting rain left them feeling damp to their very bones. Through the hazy rain and mist, they could just make out the villa district across the river.
That was the Blue Bay Villa District. Some of the villas had been completed, including their interior work, but a considerable number had been left unfinished.
"There are so many villas here. Do we... need to find the one where the [Candy Game] will take place first?"
Yang Liuye asked.
"Maybe," Shen Hai answered her.
Today, Shen Hai had changed into black casual clothes and sneakers, a departure from his usual style.
"The wording of the Ghost Story Game has special significance. I don't think it would make a mistake here."
Shen Hai's meaning was clear. Since the game's opening had said [Arrive at the Blue Bay Villas on time to participate in the Candy Game], they should be able to play anywhere that could be called the Blue Bay Villas.
"Judging from the opening lines, this Ghost Story is rule-based, not story-based. Should we go in and take a look first?" Xu Youqing asked next.
The rule-based and story-based categories he mentioned were essentially the distinction between the [Xianyang Village] Ghost Story and the [Murder Mystery Shop] Ghost Story.
One required them to immerse themselves in the local people and surroundings to