Chapter 8 Little Devil (8) Terrifyingly terrifying.
The following plot involves the misunderstanding from their first meeting that night, and their reunion this morning when Xie Tan's house was having its locks changed.
In the comic, Xie Tan sticks chopsticks into the white rice, and Lu Jinzhao gently closes the door.
The door was slowly closing, when suddenly the little ghost appeared, standing right behind Lu Jinzhao, expressionless.
As it grew, its proportions became more balanced, but its exaggerated smile made it look ferocious, and when it didn't smile, its face was bluish-purple with empty white eyes, which was extremely creepy.
Xie Tan, however, had probably spent too much time with it these past few days and felt that its last glance was a little wistful.
The little devil was indeed not there when I took a nap in the afternoon.
At the end of the comic, Lu Jinzhao's flashback ends, and a guest opens the door and enters. He immediately flashes a bright smile.
"Hello, what would you like to order?"
The revolving glass door reflected the figure of the little devil behind him, flashing by in an instant.
Xie Tan raised an eyebrow. So, the kid wasn't hanging around him today because he finally remembered his goal and went with Lu Jinzhao?
[It's that man in black again! He lives right across from Lu Lu, and I'm starting to get scared.]
[I was already scared, but this shadowy lighting... I can't quite describe it, it's a bit ethereal, yet also very eerie, but in any case, it just doesn't feel alive. It scared two people in one night, and it scared me too.]
In short, in the city of Fidoo, where many talented people gather, he exudes the air of a local, but his villainous nature is palpable.
So the stalker is the man in black? Then who is following Lu Lu? I'm a bit confused.
Do you believe this is a coincidence, or do you believe I am Qin Shi Huang?
Why did the little ghost disappear as soon as it entered the building? It was so scary...
[The scariest thing is that the man in black is setting up a meal in front of the bedroom door! What is he keeping in the bedroom? Does he also keep ghosts? Or are the ghosts his pets? The whole thing was just a narrative trick. Is this the same room with the altar?]
[There's an expert analyzing this next door, go check it out!]
Xie Tan also went to check it out; it was a familiar ID.
[My cabinet moved: OP, let me make a bold guess. I think the man in black's actions can be considered a coincidence, or perhaps he was also tracking someone, subtly following them.]
That's a bit convoluted. What I mean is, it's the little devil who's been following Lu Lu, and the relationship between the man in black and the little devil is not simple.
First, in this episode, the character is seen again talking on the phone in a dark hut.
Although the full picture is still not available, the content of the two phone calls confirms that it was a celebrity making the calls.
The man in black is clearly not a simple character. As everyone has said, he has an outstanding presence even among the locals, and he's mysterious and unpredictable. He's definitely not an ordinary character. I'm guessing he's a long-term character in the new series.
Therefore, his appearance outside the theater on a rainy night may not be without purpose, but it may be unrelated to this episode (if it is, it is related to the series theme or even the underlying plot). In other words, meeting the celebrity is purely coincidental.
You can tell from the fact that he used the support items to shield himself from the rain; he didn't even recognize who this person was, it was just the person in front of him.
Even if they recognize you, they probably won't care.
The man in black still paid attention to the little ghost and even bought him milk. He must have known it was a ghost, but in his eyes, it was probably no different from an ordinary child.
Here's the key point: did their friendly encounter just end there? That's what I thought in the last post, but now it seems...no, no, no!
[My cabinet moved: Continuing from the previous point, the man in black lives across from Lu Lu. Putting aside the suspicious points about the man in black living here (which the author believes is also related to the hidden main plot and is a long-term foreshadowing), it is reasonable that he and Lu Lu go home together.]
But why is it also considered stalking?
Because the little devil was following behind Lu Lu, and the man in black was following behind the little devil.
If the man in black was paying attention to Lu Lu, it was because the kid was following Lu Lu. He understood that this was the kid's target.
As the man in black entered the building, Lu Lu glanced down, but in the picture, the little devil between them suddenly disappeared.
The man in black following the kid must have noticed, but he wasn't surprised at all.
The little devil is so fierce, and it just increased its magical power, so it's impossible for it to be restricted. And since the little devil can turn into mist to hide, I'll make a bold guess—the timing is too coincidental, it's almost like the man in black has taken the little devil away!
The ghost is sometimes there and sometimes it is not, so it is difficult to detect if it is following him. But once he entered the stairwell, such a narrow space, Lu Lu might see a child following him.
The man in black lived right across the hall, which made the whole thing seem like a misunderstanding. Others might have doubts, but Lu Lu [smiles] quickly accepted that he had misunderstood someone else and even felt guilty, haha.
After that, the little ghost stopped being by the celebrity's side, and the celebrity's life went downhill.
Because the little devil has already been kidnapped by the man in black.
This explains why Lu Lu bumped into the man in black serving food.
Looking at the chance encounter outside the theater, the man in black may have acted on a whim, but he managed to steal the doll god that the star had risked his life to worship in a single encounter.
Terrifying indeed.
After reading it, Xie Tan's eyes were a little vacant. Was he really that capable? Why wasn't he notified?
He didn't steal the little devil at all; wasn't that just the little devil trying to scam him? He has a home but doesn't go home.
[I'm in awe of the original poster; they're an analytical genius!]
[I followed the original poster's post because it was long and very insightful!]
[I was worried about Lu Lu, but it seems the man in black was just a bystander. He knew the kid wanted to kill Lu Lu, but he didn't care and wouldn't interfere.]
So the little devils have been with the Men in Black these past few days? And then, unfortunately, the star pulled out all the stops, so it had to be canceled. Looks like these little devils didn't want to go...
Xie Tan thought of that sorceress. Although he knew she didn't have that much power, it just so happened that she was trying to seduce people, and he was pulled into this world by the system. Because he met the conditions, he was able to fill this plot position.
But it's good to pay more attention; the celebrity's big move of forcing Xiao Gui to work was probably her suggestion.
Having such abilities might mean being a regular character, or a pawn sent by the main faction.
Looking forward to the new storyline involving the Men in Black. They haven't shown their faces yet, but their coolness is undeniable. Go, draw them soon!
So, is the man in black actually a drug trafficker? Hahaha
[Judging from the kid's expression when he's back at work, he'd probably rather be kidnapped, haha]
[The audition is next Wednesday, kid, hurry up and get started, right? You'll probably be spending all your time with Lu Lu from now on.]
Xie Tan was browsing forums in the living room when a "ding" came from the kitchen, indicating that his other spicy hot pot was ready.
He got up, but then heard another "thump," the sound of the microwave oven gently opening.
His steps slowed. There were rustling sounds coming from the kitchen, growing clearer and clearer. He stood in the doorway and snapped on the light.
The little devil sat at the dining table, eating his spicy hot pot. Its bluish-purple mouth was surrounded by a red ring. It stuck out its tongue and looked at him with teary eyes.
It seems to be an accusation of "it's so spicy".
It turned out to be just a haunting; he thought a bad guy had entered.
"It wasn't meant for you to eat anyway," Xie Tan said coldly.
The little devil's all-white eyes widened, his accusation growing stronger.
Xie Tan then remembered that he had indeed used this meal to pretend to offer it as a sacrifice.
"..." Xie Tan casually took the meal and boiled water to cook instant noodles. "Isn't someone providing you with food?"
So much raw meat.
The little devil's expression changed, and he stopped responding, but he kept staring at the dessert box on the table. It was a gift from Lu Jinzhao, which Xie Tan, who couldn't cook, ate for breakfast.
Do you like sweets? That's typical of kids.
The kitchen was quiet, with only the sound of Xie Tan cooking noodles.
Xie Tan didn't stay at the table to eat. Before leaving the kitchen, he carried his noodles and casually placed a glass of cold water on the table.
He sat inside eating noodles and checking gossip about movie auditions.
Great directors all have their own quirks. This director likes to audition at the location of the first scene and requires the auditioning actors to come in advance to experience the set.
Ideally, it should also match the day and night cycle in the script. In the original work, the great demon appears by knocking on the door of the deserted temple at midnight, so the audition will likely take place in the early morning.
The director believes in feng shui and luck, and that the right person will be chosen at the right time and in the right place.
Actually, this is beneficial for auditioning actors, as it helps them better immerse themselves in the scene and find their footing.
It's all about making trouble.
So by midnight next Tuesday, Yuan Luhang will probably already be at the filming location.
In other words, tomorrow, Monday, is the deadline, and the little devil will definitely make his move.
The fact that the little devil is following Lu Jinzhao indicates that it needs to be present in person to take away a certain trait.
These past few days, while it's been by Xie Tan's side, things haven't been going well for the celebrities...
Xie Tan's fingertips tapped the tabletop unconsciously.
It seems best to stop here and not participate anymore.
Anyway, because of the pheromones, the little devil didn't mean to harm him, and Lu Jinzhao is the protagonist of the dark main storyline, so he won't be in trouble. Yuan Luhang's existence may be a threat, but that star birthmark... his price is already on its way.
But if there's a chance, you can make your presence known at the end. Aren't people on the forum curious about who the man in black is?
He covered his face, firstly to prevent Yuan Luhang from recognizing him as the former target, and secondly for the moment of revelation.
Perhaps the ending of the story will actually boost his popularity.
The revelation that the cannon fodder at the beginning and the man in black are the same person means he can't just do nothing. While indifference and observation may have an air of mystery, he can't afford to be outmaneuvered while the other party remains unscathed, without having to pay any price.
To sabotage Yuan Luhang's plan.
He thought casually that this story was enough for his introduction.
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