Something Was Wrong

"Four people, five sets of bowls and chopsticks, could we really be that unlucky as to have encountered another paranormal event?"

Yang Jian's unease gradually evolved into a nameless worry.

He frowned as he looked at the private room.

Everything was normal, just like eating at a restaurant as usual, and there was nothing wrong with it.

However, sometimes the occurrence of paranormal events is not simply a matter of appearance.

The Huanggang Village incident is the best example of this.

On the surface, everything seemed calm and peaceful, but in reality, a great fear was lurking beneath the surface.

He wanted to ask other people to confirm the situation.

But the words caught in her throat.

If this is truly a paranormal event, asking Zhang Wei and the others won't help; they're just ordinary people and can't solve anything.

If not, then this is just a farce, and there's no need for it.

But to be on the safe side, it's best to leave the restaurant.

"Oh right, Zhang Wei, weren't you going to treat us to karaoke? We've almost finished eating, let's head out now," Yang Jian suddenly said.

"Murong Erniu, watch your mouth. What Zhang Wei? Call me by my full name Xuanyuan Tiedan."

Zhang Wei said seriously, "Besides, Miao Xiaoshan has just arrived, and Shangguan Yun and I still have some things to talk about, so let's go later."

Miao Xiaoshan said, "I don't mind. I already ate before coming. If you want to go out and have fun, then go ahead."

"That's not quite right. We've only just met our cousin, so naturally we should talk about family matters. By the way, cousin, what does your Shangguan family do? Are you perhaps some incredibly wealthy, reclusive family?" Zhang Wei replied, "To be honest, I'm a little embarrassed to say, but my Xuanyuan family has fallen on hard times. We just do construction site development worth a few billion."

"My friend Murong Erniu is different. He's a powerful figure hidden in the city. You have to be careful when you talk to him. I give him a lot of face. If you accidentally anger him, he can kill your whole family in a flash."

Shangguan Yun's face darkened. It wasn't his fault that his name contained a compound surname, so why was he being targeted like this?

"You've been reading too many novels. Also, I haven't offended this classmate, have I?"

Didn't offend?

Why are you so upset at our survivor reunion?

Zhang Wei glanced at it, his eyes revealing disdain and dissatisfaction.

Yang Jian, "Let's talk about some things later. We've almost finished eating, we should go."

"No rush, I want to have a dialogue between two strong people with this Brother Shangguan," Zhang Wei said.

Zhao Lei nodded and said, "Miao Xiaoshan, you eat first. Zhang Wei and I will go and meet your cousin."

"How did I end up with such a group of classmates? Not a single one of them is normal."

Miao Xiaoshan felt very ashamed. If her family found out about the behavior of her classmates, they would definitely laugh at her.

"Wait a minute, don't you think there's something wrong with this restaurant, or rather, this private room?" Yang Jian said.

"What's the problem? There's no problem," Zhao Lei asked, puzzled.

Zhang Wei suddenly stood up. "You're right, I also think there's a problem. Let's go, let's leave here now."

"Um?"

Yang Jian was taken aback. Could it be that even someone as oblivious as Zhang Wei had noticed the unusual situation in the private room?

"Let's go sing karaoke," Zhang Wei said immediately.

Then, unusually decisive, he immediately paid the bill and left.

"We were having a nice meal, why are we leaving all of a sudden? I'm not full yet," Zhao Lei said on the way.

Zhang Wei said with a serious expression, "But there's something wrong with that restaurant."

"You noticed too? Looks like I'll have to look at you differently. I thought you were good for nothing but eating chicken all day long," Yang Jian said with a hint of admiration.

Zhang Wei Weina asked in surprise, "I didn't notice anything wrong. The food was delicious, and I want to eat more."

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"I didn't notice why you were in such a hurry," Yang Jian.

"Didn't you say there was something wrong with that restaurant? If you said there was something wrong, then there must be something wrong." Zhang Wei said, "Since there's something wrong, then let's not eat there. It's just a meal, so what if it's wasted? Anyway, I'm going to work tomorrow, I'll have plenty of money later."

Miao Xiaoshan asked, "Yang Jian, what problem did you just discover?"

"They probably found a fly in their food."

Zhang Wei looked at Shangguan Yun, who was standing beside him.

Shangguan Yun's face darkened as he said, "Just say what you want to say, why are you staring at me like that?"

"Can't I even admire your handsome face?" Zhang Wei said.

"There were only four of us in the private room at first, but Miao Xiaoshan and Shangguan Yun came halfway through the meal. However, they didn't sit down. I saw a fifth set of chopsticks and bowls on the table. Do you think there's something wrong with the private room? You know, no one other than the waiter entered the private room during that time. How could the waiter sit outside and eat?" Yang Jian.

"Damn, I knew that private room felt so cold. I thought the air conditioning was on too high. Turns out it's haunted." Zhang Wei was so scared he almost jumped up.

"No way." Miao Xiaoshan covered her mouth, her eyes wide.

Yang Jian, "It can't be definitively confirmed as a paranormal event, but it can't be completely ruled out either. I didn't say anything at the time because I was afraid that you would panic and do something rash, accidentally triggering a possible paranormal event."

"Since nothing happened at the time, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, everything should be fine afterward. Let's just leave the hotel as if nothing ever happened."

"This is the safest approach."

Haunted?

Cousin Shangguan Yun burst out laughing upon hearing this, "I find your serious faces hilarious. How old are you to believe in such things? It's just an extra set of chopsticks on the table, and you think the hotel is haunted? Your imaginations are a bit too much. It's a shame you're not writing novels."

"Cousin, Yang Jian is doing this for our own good, and what if it's true? You can't laugh at others," Miao Xiaoshan said.

"Sorry, I just couldn't help it. But you guys are really funny, so childish. You're going to study in another province in a couple of days, so you should contact your classmates less often. Judging from their appearance, they don't seem to be doing well in their studies. They're always daydreaming. How can they concentrate on studying?"

Zhang Wei was displeased. He said, "What nonsense are you talking about? What does it have to do with you what happens between us classmates? If you don't like listening, then don't listen. Besides, didn't you tell your family about what happened to Miao Xiaoshan at school last time?"

"I told you, but you didn't believe me," Miao Xiaoshan said, embarrassed.

"That's true. With your cousin's intelligence, there are indeed some things that are difficult to explain to him."

Zhang Wei said, "We can't argue with idiots, otherwise they'll bring our IQs down to the same level and then beat us with their rich experience."

Zhao Lei sneered, "Shangguan Yun, there are some things you'd better believe. Do you think that out of our entire class of over forty students, only seven of us survived?"

"The truth doesn't lie."

"Facts don't lie, that's true, but I believe in science more," Shangguan Yun said unhappily. "Ghost Monster stories are utter nonsense."

Yang Jian wasn't angry. He simply said, "It's alright. Let's all agree to disagree. It's true that supernatural events are hard to believe unless you witness them firsthand. Decades of ingrained beliefs aren't easily changed. There's no need to argue over such a small matter. Besides, today is the last time we'll get together. We probably won't be able to have any more class reunions in the future. Let's all be happy."

He didn't think Shangguan Yun had done anything wrong.

This is the public's opinion, which is normal. After all, paranormal events are still only being controlled on a small scale and have not yet completely spiraled out of control.

Ghost Monster are still not a mainstream idea; they have only become urban legends and stories circulating within certain circles.

"But it's alright now. By the way, your cousin just said you're going to study in another province, is that true?" he asked again.

Miao Xiaoshan nodded and said, "Yes, the school is under lockdown, but I still have to study. I'm planning to go back to my hometown to study; the college entrance exam is in a few months."

"You actually still want to go to university?" Zhang Wei's eyes widened. "I'll never dare to go to school again. You're really brave."

What's wrong with not going to university?

Miao Xiaoshan said helplessly, "My family doesn't agree either."

"Your family is so refined; you're all cultured people," Zhang Wei said, giving a thumbs up.

Just as the group was chatting...

In the private room of the restaurant where they had been before.

The waiter cleared the table of food, then turned off the lights and left the private room.

The moment the door to the private room closed.

Through the gradually closing crack in the door, one could vaguely see where the fifth set of bowls and chopsticks had been placed. A person sat there upright, motionless, their body shrouded in darkness, making it impossible to discern their features.

"Bang!"

The door closed gently, but suddenly the sounds of dishes being used came from inside.

I wasn't feeling well yesterday, so I'm making up for it with two chapters today.

I apologize.

Two chapters are still owed to the third Alliance Leader.