Chapter 342 [(*^▽^*)]
Lin Leyou shook his head, "It's alright, but I hope we can cooperate again in the future. After all, everyone wants to go back safely, don't you think?"
Zhao Changzhou nodded, "Indeed, I have no objection, and I will also speak to him on his end."
Lin Leyou said, "Then I'll leave it to you."
The two stood outside for a while. Xue Rui looked at them without saying anything, but instead, together with Lin Leyou, arranged for a mechanical spider to check on Luo Qingzhou and the other person behind the house.
Niu Xiaohua looks much more lively now than she did last night. Her eyes can move, and she can even say a few simple words.
Luo Qingzhou: "Xiaohua, our wedding is about to start. Shall we leave now or wait a bit?"
Niu Xiaohua seemed a little confused about what he was saying, but perhaps she understood the word "wedding," so she said, "Wait... wait a moment."
Luo Qingzhou: "Alright, alright, then we'll go out later. By the way, there are quite a few people here today, five in total! That's more than enough."
Niu Xiaohua reached out and stiffly touched his neck, a hint of longing flashing in her eyes, but she did nothing. "Enough...enough..."
She seemed to be completely captivated by something enchanting, only sparing a tiny bit of consciousness to echo Luo Qingzhou's words.
Luo Qingzhou was engrossed in the upcoming wedding and didn't notice Niu Xiaohua's gaze, but Lin Leyou and Xue Rui did.
Very well, this Niu Xiaohua should be considered an evil spirit, but after confirming this, they still didn't complete the mission. Could it be that Niu Xiaohua isn't?
Or is it that this alone isn't enough, and it's necessary to expose Niu Xiaohua's true colors in front of others? If so, that's not out of the question...
Lin Leyou and Xue Rui exchanged a glance, and just as they were about to go inside, someone spoke to them, "Are you all here for the wedding?"
The three of them were stunned for a moment, then looked at the person who had spoken, the chef who was cooking.
Lin Leyou: "Yes, they're all here for the wedding."
"This is really rare. I thought no one would come today."
Lin Leyou, "Why do you say that?"
"What else could it be? Don't you know? This isn't the first time they've had a wedding. I remember they had one a few years ago. Back then, although everyone was against it, a lot of people still came to the wedding. But... I don't know what happened, everyone who came to the wedding got seriously ill afterward!"
"Later, some people said that the two of them could not be together at all, and that people who attended the wedding would be punished by God. You know, two of the people who attended the wedding died because they were too sick."
Lin Leyou felt a little heavy-hearted. "So, no one's causing trouble?"
"Of course there was trouble. But trouble is trouble. The person did die of illness. Luo Qingzhou simply closed his doors to visitors, and over time, the matter was gradually forgotten."
Lin Leyou asked, "Then why are you still cooking here, Chef? Did Luo Qingzhou invite you to his wedding last time?"
The chef said, "Yes, they asked me to cook last time too. This time is nothing like last time. At least last time I had several helpers, but this time it's just me and one other person inside."
Lin Leyou, "Weren't you sick when you went back last time?"
The head chef said, "It's strange, the people who were in charge of cooking and serving the dishes are all fine, but the people who just came to attend the wedding are all sick. I don't know why."
Lin Leyou, "Everyone who came to the wedding... except for you, is sick?"
The chef said, "I can't remember exactly. Maybe one or two of them weren't sick, but most of them were definitely sick, that's for sure."
Lin Leyou said thoughtfully, "Do you know why they still need to hold a wedding? When they're together, it seems like they've never had a wedding before."
The chef sighed, "I know that. It seems they've forgotten about the last wedding."
The three of them were stunned for a moment. "Forgot?"
The chef said, "Yes, the village elders all say it's divine retribution. They all oppose their marriage, saying it will harm both themselves and others, but they can't openly stop them, so they all refuse to attend the wedding."
"That's why I was so surprised to see you all at the wedding. I didn't expect anyone to come. But it's a bit late to say that now. Since you're here, enjoy my cooking. Don't overthink it. Maybe everything will be alright this time!"
Lin Leyou took a deep breath. Very well, this is another trap.
He was certain that all five of them would fall ill after returning from the wedding, and if any of them couldn't hold on, they would die.
Wait, is this because of an evil spirit? If we could find the evil spirit and kill it, would no one get sick anymore?
Lin Leyou narrowed his eyes slightly. Even if he wanted to find and kill her, he had to confirm first whether Niu Xiaohua was an evil spirit.
The chef had almost finished speaking, and Lin Leyou and the others said goodbye and went inside. It was still early, so the kitchen had prepared some breakfast for them.
It was very simple, just some glutinous rice balls and some side dishes. Huajiao and Qinjiao were very cautious, but they saw that the other three people were eating.
Since that's the case, then let them eat too. They can't just stay here all day without eating anything, can they? They're here to attend a wedding; if they don't eat anything, wouldn't they be ruining the occasion?
Huajiao said casually, "We overheard some of the things you were saying to the chef outside. Aren't you afraid you'll get sick because of the food you eat?"
The implication is that there's something wrong with the food; continuing to eat it could lead to illness and death, resulting in failure to complete the game.
However, Lin Leyou said, "The cooks and helpers ate all this food; it wasn't just for us."
Sichuan peppercorns: "Oh, okay then... that should be fine."
As time went by, breakfast was finished, and Lin Leyou and his companions, led by some people who came to help, helped put up a lot of double happiness characters.
However, Luo Qingzhou could not be seen for several hours. Hua Jiao and the others did not know this, but Lin Leyou and the other two did.
It's unclear what methods Zhao Changzhou used to monitor Luo Qingzhou, but he must have also been monitoring Lin Leyou's house, otherwise how would he have known that Xue Rui had entered his home?
In the back room, Luo Qingzhou was trying to build a relationship with Niu Xiaohua, patiently repeating to her again and again what they should do at the wedding.
He would keep asking Niu Xiaohua what to do until she remembered it. After a while, he would ask Niu Xiaohua what to do again, and Niu Xiaohua would still be able to answer.
Of course, she spoke more and more fluently, and looked more like a normal person than she did in the morning. This Niu Xiaohua must be the evil spirit after all.
Why is the task not completed?
Lin Leyou knew he couldn't rush things; the two should come out around noon.
Sure enough, the food was ready in the kitchen, and all the fragrant dishes were placed on the table. Not long after, Luo Qingzhou came out holding Niu Xiaohua's hand.
Although it was very simple and the wedding was a mess, Luo Qingzhou was very happy. Niu Xiaohua, whom he was holding hands with, also had a smile on her face, although the smile was rather stiff and looked a bit fake.
Luo Qingzhou said, "Everyone, please sit down. Thank you all for coming to my wedding with Xiaohua. Since it's just the two of us, let's keep it simple. We'll toast everyone and give out wedding candies at noon, and then we'll hold the wedding ceremony here in the late afternoon, before dinner. After lunch, please go home and don't forget to come back in the evening."
Lin Leyou: "Don't worry, we'll definitely come."
When they saw Niu Xiaohua, they were all certain that she was the evil spirit, but the mission showed no signs of being completed.
Could it be... that I guessed wrong?
How did Niu Xiaohua come back to life? If she wasn't an evil spirit, how could she be resurrected?
There must be something they haven't noticed, but they can't find any clues right now, since there are none.
While eating, Lin Leyou took a moment to check on Zhou Wanwan's situation. She was perfectly normal, without any abnormalities. It seemed that it wasn't time for Zhou Wanwan to react yet.
To be fair, the food was indeed delicious; the chef Luo Qingzhou hired was truly skilled.
After finishing their meal, they left, promising to come and see them get married before evening. Only then did Luo Qingzhou let them go.
The two female players didn't leave immediately. They huddled around Zhao Changzhou, hoping to get some information out of him, but Zhao Changzhou was clearly no novice.
They then chatted with Xue Rui, but Xue Rui had a bad temper and wouldn't answer even one of their four or five questions. In the end, they had no choice but to ask Lin Leyou.
After all, in their eyes, Lin Leyou, who would give gifts, was the only NPC among them.
Lin Leyou, "What?"
Huajiao repeated the question, "I mean, did you guys notice anything wrong just now?"
Lin Leyou pondered for a moment before asking, "Are you talking about Niu Xiaohua?"
Sichuan pepper nodded, "Yes, it looks strange."
Lin Leyou nodded, "It is indeed very strange. Niu Xiaohua likes Luo Qingzhou very much, but at today's wedding, although she was smiling, she didn't seem very happy."
Sichuan peppercorns: "Right, right? That's what we think too!"
Lin Leyou: "The chef said they don't have any memories of their first wedding, so Niu Xiaohua must be nervous because she thinks this is her first time marrying Luo Qingzhou, right?"
That sounds so strange.
What does it mean to say it's the first time she married Luo Qingzhou? But... that's true, since it's actually the second time. How annoying.
Huajiao had no choice but to be a little more explicit, "So, do you think Niu Xiaohua is normal?"
Lin Leyou asked, puzzled, "Is it alright? Do you guys think something's wrong?"
"Huajiao said, "She was definitely not normal. Her face was pale and her smile was stiff. When I saw her, I felt like I was seeing the paper effigy that was burned at funerals when I was a child. It was a bit scary."
Paper effigy?
You know what, that's a very apt description.
"It seems... no, you can't talk to the bride like that, it's very impolite."
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