Chapter 178 Bai Xiaoxiao, Sin Value 68

Lu Zheng, standing to the side, also bowed awkwardly, uttering muffled words of thanks and coughing a few times in response.

Manager Li waved his hand, his face showing an expression that said, "I understand how difficult things are for you all." He said, "Alright, alright, go ahead and get ready, familiarize yourself with the environment."

Su Xiaonuan and Lu Zheng thanked her again, then picked up the snakeskin bag and turned to walk towards the entrance of the dimly lit dormitory building.

Stepping into the building, a mixture of disinfectant, dampness, and some indescribable stuffy smell hit you.

The hallway was poorly lit, the walls were mottled, and the motion-activated lights flickered on and off, making a buzzing sound due to poor contact.

The two dutifully played the roles of honest, timid, and cowardly newcomers.

Upon encountering a man in work clothes coming downstairs, Su Xiaonuan immediately stepped forward, bowed slightly, and asked in a humble smile, "Excuse me... how do I get to room 3012?"

The man glanced at them indifferently and casually pointed to the stairwell: "Third floor, go up to the right, and walk to the end."

"Oh! Thank you, brother! Thank you!" Su Xiaonuan thanked him repeatedly, and she and Lu Zheng helped each other as they walked towards the narrow and dimly lit staircase.

Every step felt like walking through an unknown fog.

This seemingly ordinary dormitory building exudes a depressing atmosphere inside.

Su Xiaonuan could feel Lu Zheng's hand holding her arm tighten slightly, conveying a silent warning and support.

Climb the dimly lit stairs to the third floor, turn right, and you'll find a long, even darker corridor.

On both sides were rows of tightly closed, dark green doors with illegible room numbers. The entire corridor was eerily quiet, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing in the empty space.

Reaching the end of the corridor, she indeed saw the door marked "3012". Su Xiaonuan took out the brand-new silver key, inserted it into the lock, and turned it.

With a soft click, the door opened.

A thicker, more pungent air, mixed with the smell of dust and disinfectant, rushed out.

The two stepped inside and closed the door behind them.

The room was small, about ten square meters, and the furnishings were extremely simple.

Three narrow iron-framed single beds were placed side by side, with only bare wooden boards on the beds and not even a mattress.

Against the wall stood a dilapidated wooden table, two chairs, and a rickety-looking plastic wardrobe.

The windows were small, fitted with rusty iron bars, and the limited light that let in made the whole room feel particularly oppressive.

“A triple room…” Su Xiaonuan said softly, her voice carrying just the right amount of surprise.

She turned and exchanged a glance with Lu Zheng, a quick understanding flashing in both of their eyes—just as Lu Zheng had expected, it was a mixed-gender dormitory.

But their facial expressions were extremely well-controlled.

That slight surprise was quickly replaced by a feeling of delight.

"Wow! It's a triple room!" Su Xiaonuan's face lit up with a smile as if she had found a treasure. Her voice became lighter, carrying a hint of petty bourgeois calculation and satisfaction. "I thought it would be a crowded dormitory with lots of people! There are even tables and cabinets! That's great!" As she spoke, she happily patted the broken table, making a thumping sound.

Lu Zheng also gave a weak but relieved smile, nodded, and said in a hoarse voice, "Yes, better than... better than I imagined."

The performance must be convincing.

The two of them began to tidy up "happily".

They took out the meager belongings from the snakeskin bag. Su Xiaonuan folded her and Lu Zheng's few old clothes and put them into the only plastic wardrobe, which took up the smallest corner.

Lu Zheng slowly placed the toiletries on a corner of the table.

Although the room was dilapidated, they tried their best to make it look like they were going to "live a peaceful life" there.

I had just finished tidying up and hadn't even had a chance to catch my breath when someone suddenly opened the door from the outside with a key!

Both of them were startled at the same time and quickly went on alert, their faces reflexively changing to expressions of fear and tension as they looked towards the door.

A girl came in.

She looked young, maybe in her early twenties, tall and slender, and dressed very...trendy.

With shoulder-length short hair dyed blue-gray, wearing black sunglasses that almost covered half of his face and a matching mask, dressed in an oversized printed T-shirt and ripped jeans, and on his feet a pair of limited edition sneakers, he was completely out of place in this dilapidated and oppressive environment, like a fashionista who had accidentally wandered into the slums.

The two sides met face to face and were both stunned for a moment.

Su Xiaonuan's heart tightened even more!

Because the moment this girl appeared, a sharp system notification sounded in her mind:

[Warning! High-crime target detected approaching! Scrime value: 68! Crimes: Assisting in unlawful detention, accomplice in financial fraud! Host, please be vigilant!]

68! This is the person with the highest sin value that she has encountered so far, besides those from Han Ming's side!

Moreover, the charges are "aiding and abetting unlawful detention" and "accomplice in financial fraud"!

This seemingly stylish and beautiful girl is actually a core criminal member of the Sacred Heart Society?

Su Xiaonuan broke out in a cold sweat, but she didn't dare to show it on her face. However, the "cowardice" and "confusion" in her eyes became even more real, and she subconsciously shrank back behind Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng immediately sensed Su Xiaonuan's sudden stiffness. He took a half step forward, shielding Su Xiaonuan even more tightly behind him, while his face displayed just the right amount of vigilance and unease befitting a "sickly husband," as he looked at this uninvited guest.

Just as the atmosphere became somewhat tense, a familiar voice came from behind the girl, breaking the silence with a smile:

"Oh, you've already met them up?"

Wang Bo's shrewd smile peeked out from behind the girl.

He entered the room, his gaze sweeping over Su Xiaonuan, Lu Zheng, and the girl in sunglasses. A smug look, as if he were introducing his own precious child, graced his face as he said with a smile:

"Come, come, let me introduce you. Xiao Su, Xiao Lu, this is Bai Xiaoxiao, also an outstanding employee of our company. She will be sharing a dormitory with you from now on, so please look out for each other."

He then turned to the girl in sunglasses, Bai Xiaoxiao, and said familiarly, "Xiaoxiao, these two are new colleagues, Su Xiaonuan and Lu Zheng. They'll be staying in this bed from now on." He pointed to the empty bed closest to the door.

Bai Xiaoxiao, behind her sunglasses, seemed to linger on them for a moment, her eyes unreadable. She merely raised her chin slightly as a greeting, without speaking, her attitude cold and distant.

Wang Bo seemed used to her attitude and didn't care. He then told Su Xiaonuan and Lu Zheng a few more things, such as "Settle in comfortably" and "I'll show you around tomorrow," before leaving the room with Bai Xiaoxiao, seemingly with other matters to attend to.

The door closed again.