After eating and drinking his fill, Xie Zhuzhou let out a burp. Chu Yanzhang thoughtfully took out a mouthwash kit from Xie Zhuzhou 'Xie Zhuzhou bag, taking meticulous care of him.
Xie Zhuzhou had no idea what was wrong, and even forgot his declaration before arriving on the island.
They didn't turn off the tent light until 11 p. m., and both of them wore their sportswear as pajamas, so they didn't need to change.
Xie Zhuzhou originally wanted to sleep on the outside, but Chu Yanzhang said he might get up to use the restroom at night, so he let him sleep on the inside. Actually, Chu Yanzhang wasn't the type to get up to use the restroom in the middle of the night, but since there were people around with ill intentions towards Zhouzhou, he had to be on guard at all times!
Xie Zhuzhou was almost always willing to grant Chu Yanzhang, but as he lay peacefully, he suddenly wondered what would happen if he also had to get up at night?
He just drank fruit-flavored milk...
Oh no, what should he say to get Chu Yanzhang to bring his Little Genius phone watch with him when he goes to the bathroom tonight?
Help! He's really afraid of ghosts...
Xie Zhuzhou lay on the bed, staring at the darkened tent ceiling, his mind racing with excuses. He tried to convince himself that there was nothing scary about the island, but the deep-seated fear of the dark wouldn't go away. He glanced furtively at Chu Yanzhang, who had already closed his eyes, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.
" Zhouzhou, what's wrong?" Chu Yanzhang suddenly asked softly, his voice filled with concern. Actually, he had only just begun to wonder if there were ghosts on the island.
His toes feel cold now, like a ghost is breathing on them...
Goosebumps crept up his skin, he swallowed hard, and instantly turned around to hug Zhouzhou.
" Zhouzhou, I... I'm a little cold..."
Xie Zhuzhou, who was also afraid of ghosts, suddenly felt less scared. However, the more he thought about ghosts, the stronger his urge to urinate became. "Ugh, really... Fine, I'll let you hug me then."
Although Xie Zhuzhou verbally expressed his disdain, his body language betrayed him by snuggling closer to Chu Yanzhang.
Chu Yanzhang managed to stop trembling. The images that should have appeared in his mind of him and Zhouzhou Zhou making love were replaced by zombies and the ghosts from the amusement park that day.
Both of them had something to hide, but neither dared to say it, so they just leaned on each other like that.
As night deepened, the sound of the wind outside the tent grew clearer, occasionally mingled with the distant sound of waves crashing against the rocks. Xie Zhuzhou had initially thought he would have difficulty falling asleep, but Chu Yanzhang's warm embrace gradually helped him relax and drift off to sleep. However, just as he was about to drift off to sleep, a slight noise suddenly came from outside the tent.
Xie Zhuzhou suddenly opened his eyes. He gently nudged Chu Yanzhang and whispered, "Did you hear anything?"
Chu Yanzhang had actually heard it too, but not wanting Xie Zhuzhou to worry, he pretended to be calm and said, "It's probably just the wind, Zhouzhou. Don't be afraid, I'm here. I'll go out and take a look."
Xie Zhuzhou frowned, feeling that as a real man, how could he let his delicate wife take the lead?
Just then, a soft cough came from outside the tent.
Chu Yanzhang also realized something was wrong. He gently patted Xie Zhuzhou's back and whispered comfortingly, "Don't be afraid."
Xie Zhuzhou grabbed him and shook his head. "I'm not scared, you wait for me here..."
Chu Yanzhang hugged Xie Zhuzhou tightly in the blanket. "No."
Xie Zhuzhou's face pressed against someone's firm chest, making his fleshy cheeks bulge, but he still stubbornly said, "Then let's go together."
The two men carefully got up, trying not to make a sound. Xie Zhuzhou pulled a small dagger from under his pillow; it was one of the "hard items" he had secretly hidden away.
In the darkness, Chu Yanzhang's gaze gradually turned cold.
They gently unzipped the tent and peeked out. Moonlight bathed the campsite, and all was quiet except for the sound of the wind.
Xie Zhuzhou held his breath, gripped the dagger tightly, and glanced around warily. Chu Yanzhang didn't turn on the flashlight on his watch, even though the faint light was particularly noticeable in the night. They cautiously stepped out of the tent, their footsteps almost inaudible, masked by the wind.
More than being afraid, Chu Yanzhang was clearly more curious about what was lingering around him.
Xie Zhuzhou had already sensed it, but how could he tell Chu Little Yan? Oh well, a life without "pretending" isn't exciting.
Suddenly, a dark figure darted out from behind a nearby tent and quickly approached them. Xie Zhuzhou pretended to prepare to fight, when he suddenly heard a familiar voice. "Don't move, it's me."
An Xinian emerged from the shadows, raised a finger to his lips, and his eyes were not clearly visible in the moonlight.
Xie Zhuzhou frowned, sheathed his dagger, and said with obvious displeasure, "Senior, do you know that scaring someone can kill them?"
Chu Yanzhang stood calmly beside Xie Zhuzhou, his sharp gaze scrutinizing An Xinian: "What are you doing here so late?"
An Xinian frowned slightly, speechless. Why wasn't Chu Yanzhang drinking tea now?
He pointed behind him, "The noise was coming from over there. I went to take a look and found... the scene was too complicated, I didn't dare to look."
He noticed two people doing something strange in the bushes, and unable to bear it any longer, he turned back, only to wake them up.
Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang exchanged a glance and tacitly decided to go and investigate together. They walked quietly, following the direction An Xinian pointed out.
Moonlight spilled onto the ground, casting long shadows of the three people, creating a tense and eerie atmosphere.
As they approached the patch of grass, they could faintly hear hushed conversations and suppressed laughter. Xie Zhuzhou stopped and gestured to Chu Yanzhang and An Xinian not to make any rash moves. He quietly parted the grass and, by the dim moonlight, saw two figures squatting on the ground, seemingly fiddling with something.
"What are they doing?" Xie Zhuzhou An Xinian in a low voice.
An Xinian shook his head, his face somewhat grim. "When I arrived, they were already there, and it looked like they were... digging for something?"
Chu Yanzhang had already discerned it from Xie Zhuzhou's eyes, but he still chose to do the same as Zhouzhou, frowning slightly and whispering, "Bringing tools on the island is not allowed, so how come they have shovels?"
An Xinian's heart skipped a beat, and he vaguely felt that the two people digging might be plotting something. He signaled Chu Yanzhang and Xie Zhuzhou to stay where they were, while he quietly went around to the other side to try to observe the two men's actions more clearly.
Just then, one of them suddenly stood up and looked around.
The group immediately held their breath and hid in the shadows. The man seemed oblivious to their presence, muttering "strange," before crouching down again to continue his "work."