☆, Chapter 44 Magnificent Night
Yu Jiuyin was right. The people walking around the hot spring hotel were indeed all girls, and quite a few of them were pretty. The yukata they wore also seemed to have a certain charm: the prettier the woman, the more elaborate and complex her yukata.
At first glance, this scene was indeed very strange. Rongqing also sensed something was amiss. He lowered the car window slightly and peered through the crack to get a closer look at the hotel. He was surprised to find a notice at the entrance of the hot spring hotel.
A magnificent night for charming ladies only.
The unusual announcement, regarding only women, caught Rongqing's attention. Qin Ying was incredibly beautiful. Someone on the Tianshi Forum had previously gossiped about her being one of the five most beautiful women in the Metaphysical Association. At that hot spring hotel tonight, she'd definitely be worthy of a ticket. Add to that the fragments of clothing Qin Ying had found and her final words, "Stay away from the water," and almost every detail connected.
It seems that Yu Jiuyin's guess was correct, Qin Ying's accident really happened here.
Rongqing had a plan in mind and was about to discuss how to get in with Yu Jiuyin when he suddenly felt something strange. Turning around, he saw a mischievous look in Yu Jiuyin's eyes. A sense of foreboding flashed through Rongqing's mind. Sure enough, Yu Jiuyin leaned in to whisper something in his ear.
"Rongrong, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. They only accept girls."
So what on earth was this guy thinking? Thinking back to when they were in Juehu Village before, Yu Jiuyin also looked at him while holding up her skirt, Rongqing felt a headache.
But Yu Jiuyin had already taken Rongqing in his arms. He deliberately lay on Rongqing's legs like a boneless person, raised his eyes and looked at him, "If you don't wear it, I will have to go in alone. My hands hurt and I feel dizzy now. Rongrong, don't you worry about me?"
"You" knew that most of Yu Jiuyin's weakness was an act, but Rongqing still couldn't do anything to him.
Yu Jiuyin was too selfless in his actions. When he got mad, it was like he was afraid of not shedding all his blood. He was also overly gentle, willing to take anything home. Rongqing would definitely be worried if he didn't follow Yu Jiuyin. Furthermore, the mastermind inside might be dangerous, so there was no way he would let Yu Jiuyin go in alone.
And what Yu Jiuyin said was also true. The place was full of girls, and they had no evidence of the mastermind behind the murder. If they just rushed in, they would most likely be stopped at the door. After all, it was a shop full of girls, so two men forcing their way in was not a big deal.
In the end, there was no choice but for Rongqing to agree.
I can only say that this hot spring hotel is really bustling. Even at this time, the surrounding night market is still open. In addition, the hot spring hotel is holding a theme party, so there are many people selling kimonos nearby.
The driver made a quick turn and bought everything he wanted. However, when he returned to the car and handed it to Rongqing, his expression was a little awkward.
He had followed Rong Qing since she was a teenager, and had never seen Rong Qing being dragged into such a situation. The point was, although Rong Qing was in poor health, her aura alone was not to be underestimated. But the idea that the eldest son of the Rong family would actually wear women's clothing was a bit unbelievable to the driver.
As for Yu Jiuyin, it is even harder to imagine him. In a sense, Yu Jiuyin's appearance is more eye-catching than Rongqing's. Someone with such a strong presence will be discovered if he is not careful.
However, after the two of them changed their clothes and came out, the driver was dazzled.
It's seamless and there's no sense of disobedience at all.
Yu Jiuyin was indeed a skilled puppeteer, and her makeup skills were quite impressive. With just a few strokes of makeup, she and Rongqing transformed their appearances. When the two of them were together, Yu Jiuyin was tall and charming, and Rongqing was delicate and exquisite, making passersby unable to take their eyes off them.
"Uh," the driver wanted to say, but ultimately remained silent. Rongqing adjusted his sleeves uncomfortably, while Yu Jiuyin, on the other hand, excitedly winked at the driver, appearing to be in high spirits.
The same three instructions as before: stay in the car, don't go out if you see anything, and keep the talisman paper close to you. After Yu Jiuyin gave the driver instructions, he pushed Rongqing towards the hot spring hotel.
Normally, it would be incongruous for two beautiful girls to be hanging out outside so late, but as they were mixed in with the many girls who came to the hot spring, it didn't seem strange at all.
At the hotel entrance, Yu Jiuyin and Rongqing attracted a lot of attention almost as soon as they appeared. Especially the waiter at the door, he stared at Yu Jiuyin and Rongqing's faces for a long time.
"Is it because we came too late that we are not welcome?" Yu Jiuyin asked him with a smile.
"No, no, welcome, welcome. Our boss appreciates beautiful women the most." The waiter hurriedly explained, and then led Yu Jiuyin and Rongqing inside.
Unlike the bustling outside, the inside of the hot spring hotel is exceptionally quiet. The Japanese-style fresh painting style is very comfortable, provided that you don't pay attention to the layout here.
When the second brother mentioned this place before, Yu Jiuyin took a quick look and knew that there was something wrong with the feng shui here. But now that he actually walked in, he realized that the problem was huge.
Since ancient times, there have been different ways to build a Yang house, and different rules for building a Yin house. However, the building method of this hot spring hotel not only follows the method of building a Yin house, but even the front courtyard is designed to attract evil spirits.
"The poisonous wind tree, the flower outside the wall, the dark hall where everyone is ruined by the evil spirit." Yu Jiuyin whispered in Rongqing's ear.
Rong Qing took a closer look and understood. Rong Qing wasn't as well versed in Feng Shui as Yu Jiuyin, but he could still understand the relevant content.
The Gufeng Tree refers to the ancient tree in the yard with a large hole in the middle. When wind blows, the hole makes a whirring sound. In feng shui, such trees are most likely to attract wandering ghosts. As for the "outcast flower," it attracts villains. The rest, "Dark Hall" will obstruct one's future, "Destroy the Family" will destroy one's family and eliminate all descendants, and "Piluosha" is even more serious, which can be fatal in serious cases.
Any ordinary shop owner who fell victim to this would be embroiled in lawsuits and face a bleak future. However, the owner of this hot spring inn seemed to be gathering all the evil within, decorating every corner with the intention of bringing financial ruin and disaster. Yet, despite this strange arrangement, the inn has surprisingly gained a good reputation, attracting a constant stream of tourists, including many from nearby cities who come here to relax and unwind.
Sure enough, there was a big problem. Rongqing held Yu Jiuyin's hand and told him to be careful.
Yu Jiuyin nodded, and at the same time noticed the waiter's subtle movements. Yu Jiuyin discovered that while leading the way, the waiter seemed to have secretly pressed a special button on the intercom.
It seems that he and Rongqing will receive special care. Yu Jiuyin understood and exchanged a tacit look with Rongqing.
The front desk was not too close to the hot spring gate. About ten minutes later, Yu Jiuyin and Rongqing finally walked into the hotel.
Although it was the middle of the night, the hall was brightly lit, and many guests who hadn't slept yet were chatting and playing in the hall. After Yu Jiuyin and Rongqing entered, many people couldn't help but look at their faces.
"What day is today? There are so many beauties here."
"The one in the afternoon was beautiful enough, but these two that came in the middle of the night are even more amazing."
"You're so tall, you look like you're over 1.80 meters, are you a model?"
"The one in the wheelchair is the real one. It's small and beautiful."
Many girls were whispering, and Yu Jiuyin heard them and turned to smile at them. Rongqing sighed, feeling helpless. It was already this late, and this guy was still thinking about little girls.
The two followed the waiter to the front desk. After a brief introduction, they were surprised to discover that this hot spring hotel was indeed a gimmick. There were several types of rooms, including special rooms that were free of charge, but with certain requirements. Today's requirement was a beautiful girl.
Beautiful girls always deserve special privileges. Whether it's a private hot spring under a blossoming tree or exquisite, delicious food, the best should always be given to the most suitable person.
Yu Jiuyin's gaze was fixed on the introduction, and the waiter in charge of reception also gave a warm introduction.
"Would you two ladies consider a special room? Even though it's past midnight, as long as it's not daybreak, it still counts as yesterday."
"Free, do you mean no money?" Yu Jiuyin was very surprised.
"Yes. Because the private hot spring in Houmen only welcomes the most beautiful girls tonight."
"Then I'll discuss this with my sister." Yu Jiuyin and Rongqing exchanged glances, each seeing through the other's thoughts. Yu Jiuyin immediately agreed to their suggestion, looking as if he had taken advantage.
“Do you live separately or together?”
"I live with my sister, and as you can see, she has difficulty with her legs."
"Well, please register your name and show me your ID card."
It's about to be exposed. Rong Qing glanced at Yu Jiuyin without leaving a trace. He didn't know the details before coming here, so he didn't have an ID card.
But Yu Jiuyin squeezed his hand, telling him not to worry. Then, he slowly pulled out two pieces of white paper from his pocket and casually performed a spell, which turned out to be an illusion.
Then, he handed two pieces of white paper to the front desk staff and shyly said his and Rongqing's names, "My name is Wang Zhaodi, and my sister's name is Wang Laidi."
"Uh!" The person registering the registration looked at Yu Jiuyin and Rongqing in shock. What era was this? How could anyone give their children such names, especially to two beautiful women? But the two ID cards in his hand clearly stated the names, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
Yu Jiuyin noticed his embarrassment and explained nonchalantly, "Alas, there are no boys in my family. My father longed for a son like nothing else, so he gave us this name. We also have sisters, one named Pan Di and the other Xi Di. Unfortunately, we paid a lot of extra birth fees, but still no son. So we had to adopt a cousin from my second uncle's family."
Yu Jiuyin spoke with tears in his eyes, and those who heard him couldn't help but shed tears of sympathy for him.
It is true that beauty is short-lived. Even though she is so beautiful, there is still sadness behind her.
In addition, the hot spring hotel was full of girls tonight, which made them even more indignant about the preference for boys over girls. For a time, Yu Jiuyin quickly won over the girls with his tragic life experience and straightforward personality, and some even asked to go to the hot springs with him.
Acting almost done, Rongqing was also tiring. What the hell, his biological father had no son. It was as if he was the one who usually said, "Take out someone older than you," but it wasn't him. Reaching out and tugging at Yu Jiuyin's sleeve, Rongqing signaled him to restrain himself.
Yu Jiuyin stopped when she saw that things were going well, "My sister is not feeling well, I will send her to rest first, the sisters will chat later"
He waved to the girls, then pushed Rongqing towards their room.
Along the way, Rong Qing kept his head down and said nothing. Yu Jiuyin, on the other hand, kept chatting with the waiter who led the way.
“Is it really free?”
"Of course. Our boss appreciates beautiful women the most. The lady who checked in this afternoon also got a free meal."
"There are other people living here. I really want to meet them."
"Yes, it's right next door. If you go to the courtyard, you should be able to meet her. But the lady seems very mysterious. She even eats dinner in her room."
"Is that so?" Yu Jiuyin nodded, growing even more excited. Because at the corner of the corridor, he smelled a distinct scent. It was the scent of a ghost's resentment.
The road became narrower and narrower, and after passing through a long corridor, the so-called private hot spring building finally revealed its true appearance.
Unlike the outside world, these private bathhouses, each with its own entrance and courtyard, were decorated in Japanese style. Numerous flowers and trees were planted in the courtyards. A subtle fragrance lingered in the air. If it weren't for the hint of ghostly resentment that caught her upon entering, Yu Jiuyin might have been fooled.
"It's the yard in front." When they reached the fork in the road, the waiter stopped and looked at Yu Jiuyin and Rongqing with a special look.
He seemed to have some sympathy and wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to start. At this moment, the walkie-talkie on the waiter's waist suddenly rang, saying that there were other tourists waiting to be met outside.
"I'll go right away." The waiter who led the way seemed to be afraid of something. He hurriedly handed the key in his hand to Yu Jiuyin and left.
Before leaving, he once again reminded Yu Jiuyin that she must abide by the hotel's rules and regulations. She must not do anything against the rules, otherwise she would bear the consequences.
"No problem," Yu Jiuyin said simply, but his eyes fell on the waiter's waist. He could clearly see a small wooden doll hanging there. The completely symmetrical carving technique made the doll look particularly strange.
The remaining distance was not far, and Yu Jiuyin followed the number and soon found their courtyard with Rongqing.
However, as soon as they entered the house, Rong Qing's first words were, "Of course the woman next door won't come out for dinner. How can a ghost eat human food?"
Yu Jiuyin smiled and didn't respond. It wasn't surprising that Rongqing was annoyed. The resentment next door was so strong that he didn't even need to use the spirit-calling bell; he could sense it through the wall. He just didn't know if it would come over. But the waiter had the audacity to place them here, so he must have felt confident.
"This mastermind is so bold. He just killed Qin Ying, and now he dares to stretch his claws towards us. As expected, the poor little thing who is ignored and treated with sons as inferiors has no human rights." Yu Jiuyin blinked, his tone mournful. He sobbed and threw himself into Rong Qing's arms.
Rong Qing reached out to catch him helplessly, having become completely accustomed to Yu Jiuyin's nature of acting out for no reason.
After a while of banter, Yu Jiuyin finally got down to business. Interestingly, this hotel was built in a very quaint style, yet it managed to maintain a certain level of mystery.
The rules in his house are very interesting. For example, there will be no waiters in the VIP area after 6 pm, you are not allowed to go to the outdoor bath in the middle of the night, and you are not allowed to make puppets in the room. There are about a dozen rules in total.
"If you know it's a hot spring hotel, those who don't would think it's a haunted house." Yu Jiuyin opened the drawer on the table in the room. Sure enough, there was a lot of clay inside, which was obviously the raw material for making dolls. There was also a note next to it, which said in black and white that at three o'clock in the morning, the blood-stained doll will be resurrected to eliminate your most hated enemy for you. Do you dare to try it?
"Didn't the previous person who died happen to be doing this? The police didn't do anything about it."
"Why should we care if he committed suicide? Besides, this is how the hotel makes money." Rong Qing took out his phone and showed Yu Jiuyin Dianping.com. He found that all the comments were about this.
Several of them caught Yu Jiuyin's attention.
"This place is really interesting. There will be some small surprises at night. If you are timid, don't come here."
"I didn't get the chance to stay in the VIP room because the requirements there are so strict. But the second-level rooms are quite interesting. The head that suddenly appeared next to my pillow in the middle of the night was so realistic. But I feel like the owner is just doing it for the love of the place. I saw someone spend 100,000 yuan to stay overnight, and the owner didn't budge."
“It’s really stimulating and the hot springs are comfortable. I highly recommend it.”
"So many people who come here actually know the rumors here," Yu Jiuyin was very surprised.
"Yes, I checked the online reservations. Since the suicide incident was reported, the business here has become even better." Rongqing was also speechless.
Yu Jiuyin sneered, "There are always some people who are not afraid of death."
"Indeed." Rong Qing carefully looked at the house they were in, "But the feeling here makes me feel that it is somewhat similar to your haunted house."
"After all, this is a place full of ghosts." Yu Jiuyin said, and stood up to knock on the wall. Sure enough, on the wall where the dressing mirror was hung, Yu Jiuyin found what he was looking for.
"It's empty. There's a trapdoor." Yu Jiuyin looked around carefully again and quickly found the mechanism. The moment the trapdoor opened, the eerie ghostly aura that rushed towards him instantly dropped the temperature in the room to freezing point.
The world behind the door was like hell, and the source of the bloody smell was finally explained.
The walls were covered with overlapping bloody handprints, and the self sandwiched between them was a distorted life-saving gesture.
The weirdest thing is that these walls are not real walls, but mirrors. In other words, when people here are dragged away by evil spirits, they can see their own desperate expressions before death from various angles.
"I guess Qin Ying also discovered this, and was even dragged in. I just don't know what the saying "Don't get close to the water" means." Yu Jiuyin stood at the door of the trapdoor and looked into the aisle. The strange aura coming from the depths made Yu Jiuyin very concerned.
"Do you want to go in?"
"No, wait a little longer. Since we're going to play games, we have to wait for the host to return." Yu Jiuyin knew what was going on. Previous events had made him discover a pattern: the mastermind always needed time to prepare before starting a game. Qin Ying had already died today, so if he wanted to kill Rong Qing and himself, he would need to start a new game. So, Yu Jiuyin guessed that this person must still be preparing.
Thinking of this, Yu Jiuyin suddenly turned around and teased Rongqing, "By the way, Rongrong, it's still a while before dawn, do you want to go to the hot spring with me?"
As he spoke, he untied the belt of his kimono. Rong Qing held it in for a long time, but finally pulled Yu Jiuyin over to tidy up his clothes, and said, "Zhao Di, you are a girl now, be more reserved."
Yu Jiuyin was stunned by Rongqing's words. He blinked and looked at Rongqing for a while, then couldn't help laughing and fell on Rongqing, "So, sister Lai Di, have you accepted your fate?"
Rong Qing sighed. What else could he do if he didn't accept his fate when he met someone like Yu Jiuyin?
Just like that, the two of them lay in bed, talking to each other sporadically. Daybreak was almost here, but nothing happened.
“Did this person give up?”
"No, he should be adjusting the script." Yu Jiuyin was very sure. "A well-designed script suddenly has an extra paragraph, what do you think he will do?"
"It must have been a scramble."
"So let's see what his IQ is."
As expected, just as Yu Jiuyin finished speaking, he heard a knock on the wooden door.
"Look, it's here!" Yu Jiuyin smiled and winked at Rongqing. However, their next move was remarkably synchronized. Instead of looking toward the wooden door, they simultaneously glanced toward the mirror inside. Sure enough, a pair of eyes, with only whites but no pupils, were glued to the back of the one-way mirror, attempting to peer inside.
1, 2, Freddy comes back to find you is exactly that ghost nursery rhyme.
Yu Jiuyin stared into those eyes for a while, then suddenly let out a small cry of surprise, and then hugged Rongqing beside her. "Ya Lai Di, look, there is a pervert behind the mirror."
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