Qiu Mang stared at him wide-eyed in disbelief, exclaiming, "So, you sold me out too?"
Lu Yanting shrugged dismissively and laughed, "How could I sell you out? Think about it, we only took two photos and got two hats for free. That's much more cost-effective than buying them online, isn't it?"
Qiu Mang nodded slightly, and after thinking about it carefully, he realized that it made sense. After all, he was saying this from the perspective of helping her save money.
"That's how it is, but why did you also come to join the queue?" Qiu Mang asked again.
"Normally I always get VIP access wherever I go, so today I have a rare chance to experience what it's like to queue," Lu Yanting said seriously, though his expression revealed a hint of novelty.
If anyone else had said this, Qiu Mang would have suspected that the other person was in Versailles, but since it came from Lu Yanting, Qiu Mang couldn't refute it.
Qiu Mang could only shake his head helplessly, thinking to himself, "This person really doesn't know the hardships of life."
The two waited in line for a while and then got their numbers. When the staff called their names, Ji Lun, Tian Jingjing, and Han Bing also came over.
"Alright, now that we have eight people, we can go in," the staff member said.
Tian Jingjing turned her head and glanced around the group, then frowned. "But we only have five people..."
"There are exactly three of us!" a girl behind us called out.
Tian Jingjing turned her head and saw that there were two boys, one tall and one short, next to the girl.
"Okay! You can go in now!" the staff member said.
After saying that, the staff led the way, taking them into the haunted house.
Ji Lun and Tian Jingjing walked at the front. Ji Lun turned to look at Tian Jingjing, afraid that she would be scared, so he reached out to take her hand.
But the moment her hand touched it, Tian Jingjing seemed to be startled by something and hurriedly said, "Jilun, I think my lipstick fell outside. I'll go get it. You guys go in first!"
Han Bing followed behind the two and saw this scene. A few words immediately popped into her mind: What a fuss!
Ji Lun frowned slightly, and asked with some concern, "Do you want me to go with you?"
Tian Jingjing shook her head repeatedly and said urgently, "No need, it's right there. I've already seen it. I'll go get it and come right away."
Ji Lun looked back and saw something that looked like a lipstick lying on the ground. He then instructed, "Okay, then go quickly."
After saying that, he looked at the entrance of the haunted house. It was pitch black inside, with terrifying sound effects coming from time to time, which made people's hair stand on end.
Ji Lun gave Tian Jingjing a reassuring smile and said softly, "Don't worry, I'll protect you once we're inside!"
Tian Jingjing had already turned and run out, while the others followed the group slowly into the cave.
Ji Lun and Han Bing walked in front, followed by Lu Yanting and Qiu Mang. Behind them were the two men and one woman who had teamed up with them earlier.
The group walked along a narrow, cramped path. On both sides of the path were pitch-black walls, and the dim lighting made it difficult to discern what a few white objects were hanging on the walls.
The group continued walking forward when suddenly, the white things on the wall lunged at them. As they got closer, they were shocked to realize that they were skulls with fangs, red blood flowing from their eye sockets, and their tongues sticking out, as if they were about to devour them at any moment.
Lu Yanting reacted quickly, pulling Qiu Mang into his arms without hesitation, while simultaneously raising his hand to swat away those annoying things.
The girl behind her also screamed, and the two boys with her reacted quickly, instantly turning to shield her behind them.
"careful……"
Upon seeing this, Ji Lun instinctively raised his hand, intending to shield Han Bing from the suddenly appearing skeletons. However, to everyone's surprise, Han Bing seemed oblivious to the horrifying scene before her, calmly walking forward.
Ji Lun's eyes widened in astonishment, and he felt a deep admiration for the girl's courage.
Before long, the menacing skeletons retreated and hung back on the wall.
Qiu Mang broke free from Lu Yanting's embrace. The scene had happened so suddenly that she hadn't had time to see what was going on around her. She asked in confusion, "What happened just now?"
In the darkness, Lu Yanting lowered his head slightly and gently kissed her forehead, his voice low and deep, "It's alright."
The group continued onward, and Ji Lun then realized that Tian Jingjing had not yet caught up. He looked back, but because the lighting was too dim, he could only vaguely see a few people following behind him, but he could not see their faces clearly.
"Jingjing, are you in?" Ji Lun called out, but no one in the crowd answered.
Ji Lun grew increasingly uneasy and raised his voice to call out again, but all he received in response was silence.
Han Bing turned to look at him, "It's so gloomy and terrifying inside, she was probably a little scared, so it's normal that she left."
Ji Lun thought about it and agreed. Although he and Tian Jingjing had played many games together today, he could tell that she was actually a little scared, but she was just putting on a brave face.
Ji Lun shook his head with a wry smile and said helplessly, "Never mind, let her be."
The group continued forward, with Tian Jingjing cautiously following at the back. In the shadows, she saw three people standing in front of her. One of them was a tall and upright man whose wrist occasionally flashed with a faint light, as if he were wearing a watch.
Tian Jingjing's eyes flickered slightly, and after a moment's thought, she walked straight toward the man.
"Mr. Lu, I... I'm really scared to be alone. Can I come with you?" Tian Jingjing raised her hand to cover her chest, trying her best to put on a terrified expression.
The man turned to look at her, and even in the dim light, he could still see that the woman's face was delicate and charming.
"Hmm." The man responded softly, then naturally took her hand and walked forward.
The group entered a dimly lit room. As soon as they stepped inside, various sound effects emanated from the room: a girl's sorrowful weeping, an old woman's sinister laughter, and a child's playful antics intertwined, instantly making them feel as if they were there.
Tian Jingjing would occasionally feign fear, burrowing deeper into the man's arms. The man's lips curled into a subtle, enigmatic smile, and he wrapped his arm around her waist, the two embracing tightly.
Tian Jingjing moved closer to the man, and a strong stench of sweat immediately hit her nose, making her feel disgusted. Lu Yanting is so handsome, how come he smells so awful!
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