frightfiction Chapter 1358: Smart Man, Chen Mu's Prophecy
Chapter 1358: Smart Man, Chen Mu's Prophecy
Main building, fifth floor.
When Xue Xuexue and Zhang Shanyi saw Chen Mu and the other person appear at the door, there was obvious shock in Xue Xuexue's eyes.
"You two are still alive?"
There was a hint of surprise in Xue Xuexue's surprised voice.
In this precarious environment, cooperation among players is greater than competition, and the relationship is like that of lips and teeth being in danger.
"You don't have to be so surprised. I should be the one surprised." Chen Mu said startlingly, "The ones who are truly close to death should be you two."
"The two of us?"
Xue Xuexue and Zhang Shan looked at each other. Although they could sense that they were in danger and the danger was approaching step by step.
But Chen Mu said it so confidently, he was not even worried about his own safety. It seemed that compared to him and Xiao Shi, Xue Xuexue was in greater danger.
"What happened to you two last night? Didn't the ghost kill you two?" Zhang Shanyi couldn't help but ask, "How did you manage to avoid the ghost's pursuit?
Or in other words...are you two...human or ghost?"
Chen Mu smiled slightly and extended his hand to Zhang Shanyi.
As the two shook hands, the warmth from Chen Mu's palm clearly told Zhang Shanyi that he was a human being!
"Can you two really escape this strange pursuit?" Zhang Shanyi widened his eyes, his tone full of shock.
After two players died in a row, Chen Mu and his team finally turned the tide last night and broke the curse of "one player dying every night"!
Xue Xuexue also looked at Chen Mu seriously. Even if Chen Mu had a tool to deal with strange things, which was why he survived the night, Xue Xuexue was also very surprised.
After all, Jiao Yixue was wearing underwear, but he still couldn't resist the strange attack.
However, Chen Mu's next words were even more shocking.
"Without my help, you won't survive this night."
Chen Mu walked to the balcony and turned to the two of them and said.
"Why are you so sure? What do you know?" Xue Xuexue asked quickly.
She even stood in front of Chen Mu, as if afraid that Chen Mu would leave, blocking Chen Mu's way out.
Chen Mu said: "I know everything, everything you know, and everything you don't know.
I can tell you the real truth you want to know.
If you want to survive, I can help you.
I said, you do it, and I will keep you alive."
Hearing Chen Mu say this, Xue Xuexue was excited at first, as if she had met a savior in the darkness.
But those who can survive to this day are all smart people.
Only children believe that others are willing to take them with them selflessly, tell them everything and give them all the help they can.
In the adult world, if someone shows too much courtesy for no reason, he is either a traitor or a thief!
There is no help without reason. If there is, there must be a motive behind it.
If you have no ulterior motive, then you are doomed. You will most likely be used as a gun and the target is your life!
"So what do you want me to do for you?" Xue Xuexue asked, "What can we give you in exchange for your generosity?"
"Smart people, I like dealing with smart people." Chen Mu showed a mysterious smile, "I need your cooperation, and this is what you two give me in return.
Besides, I need one more thing after this is done."
"What is it?" Xue Xuexue asked.
"Jiao Yixue's props." Chen Mu said.
Hearing this, Xue Xuexue's mouth twitched slightly. Mainly because she was reluctant to give up the thing she had finally obtained and hadn't even warmed up yet, and now she had to give it away.
Chen Mu remained calm on the surface, but he was actually very happy in his heart.
He came to find Xue Xuexue and the other person mainly to tell them the truth and then needed their cooperation.
Without the cooperation of the two, this cannot be done!
It turned out that Xue Xuexue was a smart person and took the initiative to offer something in exchange.
Chen Mu knew that for such a smart person, if he didn't ask for something, others would think it was a trap.
Even if you don't ask for enough and don't make Xue Xuexue feel any pain, people will become suspicious.
In this case, Chen Mu, with the idea of taking advantage of every opportunity, of course asked for another prop.
Jiao Yixue's leopard print underwear may not sound very nice, nor look very elegant, but the key is that it works!
Chen Muyou's black robe was enough to protect him. He simply took the underwear as a backup prop, as no one had too many props anyway.
Xue Xuexue gritted her teeth and faced the current situation. On one hand, there was a high probability that she would die tonight; on the other hand, there was someone who could help her, but the price was a prop.
She has already made her judgment on what is more important.
"I promise you, as long as you can let me pass the level alive. After that, I will give you the props." Xue Xuexue said gritting her teeth.
In Guimen, players don't know each other's backgrounds. Having promised Chen Mu what he wanted, Xue Xuexue probably wouldn't dare to go back on her word.
After all, no one knew what kind of power was behind Chen Mu. If he got killed by Chen Mu out of anger, it would be more trouble than it would take.
Therefore, a verbal promise is actually a definite commitment.
"What about him? What price does he need to pay you?" Xue Xuexue pointed at Zhang Shanyi and asked Chen Mu.
When Chen Mu heard this, his mind turned slightly and he understood Xue Xuexue's intention.
Firstly, she paid for a prop, while Zhang Shanyi paid nothing, so she naturally felt unbalanced;
Secondly, she had a trick up her sleeve and planted a bomb for Chen Mu!
According to Chen Mu, he will be given props after the task is completed.
If Xue Xuexue was alone, she would not dare to go against Chen Mu. After all, there were two people on Chen Mu's side, and she, a girl, was no match for them.
But if you bring Zhang Shanyi, the tattooed ruthless guy, on board, things will be different.
At that time, she could join forces with Zhang Shanyi to defy Chen Mu and refuse to pay for the props.
With Zhang Shan's support, the two of them may not be a match for Chen Mu if they join forces.
Chen Mu saw through Xue Xuexue's little trick immediately. This woman was truly clever. On the surface, she was doing this for my own good, but in reality, she was trying to stir up trouble between Zhang Shanyi and me so she could win over teammates.
Now that he saw through Xue Xuexue's thoughts, Chen Mu was naturally no match for her.
Chen Mu thought about it and solved the problem with just one sentence: "I only need a prop. This prop you give me is the price for you two.
If you feel it's unfair, you can ask Zhang Shanyi for compensation. That's your internal matter, and I won't get involved."
Chen Mu knew that Zhang Shan most likely didn't have any props, so he couldn't get anything out of him.
Getting a pair of underwear for free was already a bonus. Greed is insatiable, and Chen Mu knew how to be content; there was no need to force himself on anything.
He regarded this pair of underwear as a common price for Xue Xuexue and him.
If Xue Xuexue is not satisfied, she can just go to Zhang Shanyi to ask for compensation.
In this way, the conflict between Chen Mu and Zhang Shanyi that Xue Xuexue tried to provoke was diverted by Chen Mu's few words and became an internal conflict between Xue Xuexue and Zhang Shanyi.
Dividing these two people can also make them cooperate with you obediently in the future.
When it comes to manipulating people's hearts, Xue Xuexue is still too inexperienced.
As expected, after Chen Mu said this, the atmosphere between Zhang Shanyi and Xue Xuexue became a little subtle.
The two of them went from being grasshoppers in the same boat to a "creditor" and a "debtor".
Chen Mu stopped talking nonsense and motioned the three of them to come over.
The four remaining players gathered together, and Chen Mu talked about his plan.
Upon hearing this, Xue Xuexue and the other person were shocked again.
"What makes you say that? Do you have any evidence?" Zhang Shanyi asked.
"I have, and I've found sufficient evidence!" Chen Mu said, "I'll take you to see the evidence, but not now. It's too late.
If you don't believe me, I predict here that tonight, the dean will definitely find you and take you to the 'safe house'.
He'd be so considerate, and bring Xiao Zhang along. Caregiver Liu should also show up, along with someone you've seen before but can't guess.
If my prophecy comes true, I have already taught you what you should do."
"Then shall we go to the safe house?" Xue Xuexue asked.
"Go, why not? The dean is kind enough to protect you, why don't you appreciate it?" Chen Mu smiled, patted the two on the shoulders, and said:
"From now on, it all depends on you two. Whether we can survive depends on tonight."
Xue Xuexue and Zhang Shanyi exchanged glances and said to Chen Mu, "We have no problem. What you asked us to do is indeed very simple.
What about you two? It's still a few hours before nightfall, where are you going?"
Chen Mu said, "Find a place to hide. We can't show up early, otherwise everything will be intensified and we will fail.
Remember, we only have one chance. Seize it, and we will survive!"
After saying this, Chen Mu and Xiao Shi did not stay long.
He immediately took Xiao Shi and left Xue Xuexue's room, disappearing in the wind and rain outside the main building.
On the balcony, Zhang Shanyi looked at Chen Mu disappearing into the wind and rain, then turned to Xue Xuexue and said:
"How can you be sure he's not lying? After all, there are still a few hours left. He might be able to do it. He has time to do it."
"He does have time to do it, but he can't control the dean and his men." Xue Xuexue said, "Let's see how the dean and his men perform tonight and see if Chen Mu's prediction comes true. Then we'll know who to trust."
Zhang Shan nodded. "That makes sense. But who do you think the person Chen Mu predicted, the one we've met but never imagined, will be?"
Xue Xuexue shook her head and smiled bitterly, "How would I know? He said we couldn't think of it. Do you think I could? You think too highly of me."
Xue Xuexue could feel that Chen Mu's rank was much higher than hers.
Putting aside other things, just from the few words that Chen Mu said just now, which silently shifted the conflict back, you can see how deep his thoughts are.
What's more, Chen Mu has already seen through the truth.
When Chen Mu told the truth more than ten minutes ago, Xue Xuexue even felt that what she and he were doing were not the same.
He said we can’t guess what kind of person this is. How can we guess what he can do?
In the next few hours, Xue Xuexue and Zhang Shanyi had given up their futile struggle.
They both realized that they could only be considered pawns at best in the stormy night that was coming.
On one side was Chen Mu, and on the other side was the murderer behind the scenes that Chen Mu mentioned.
Time passed slowly, and the already gloomy sky finally became darker.
It’s dinner time, and the elderly people in the nursing home all go to the cafeteria to eat with umbrellas.
Xue Xuexue and Zhang Shanyi had no appetite at this moment.
The time point Chen Mu mentioned is getting closer and closer.
Between life and death, neither of them had the heart to eat.
Besides, even if he died tonight, this would be his last meal. The bland soup in the cafeteria was so disgusting that it was not qualified as a last meal.
"What are Chen Mu and the others doing at this time?" Zhang Shanyi couldn't help but ask, "They didn't say where they were going, and they disappeared after they left."
"They are no longer the same as us." Xue Xuexue said, "We are now pawns, and we can only wait for fate to decide.
They had jumped off the chessboard and were playing against the murderer behind the scenes. They must be busy at this moment, or planning something for the evening.
How could they be like us, idle and resigned to fate? They are busy and happy doing great things.
Xue Xuexue's words sounded a bit sour. It had been a long time since she felt like someone was making arrangements for her and leaving everything to fate.
However, this also reflects the mystery of Chen Mu and the others in her heart.
She felt that Chen Mu now was like the big boss in the movie, maybe shaking a red wine glass in the dark, looking like a big boss who had everything under control, waiting for the show to begin.
Little did people know that in an inconspicuous and remote corner of the nursing home.
Chen Mu and Xiao Shi, covered in mud, were huddled under the eaves of a dilapidated house.
The eaves are so short that they can't even keep out heavy rain.
When the wind blew, the raindrops poured into the eaves.
Xue Xuexue thought that the big boss who was drinking red wine and in control of the overall situation was now shivering from the cold, like two beggars.
"Boss, let's talk, do we really have to hide here?" Xiao Shi sneezed.
"There's nothing we can do. The nursing home is so small, and if we want to avoid being found, this is the most secluded place." Chen Mu said:
"Look at the dust on the door handle. No one has been here for half a year.
Not being found and having to show up in time means that you also have to observe the situation in the safe house.
This location is the most suitable.
It's a bit cold, but think positively. A few drops of rain will wash off the dirt on my body, and I can maintain my appearance."
Xiao Shi opened his mouth slightly. He wanted to refute, but found that what he said made sense.
"Boss, I thought of something."
"explain."
"If you want to act cool in front of others, you have to be prepared to be struck by lightning behind your back. You've seen through the truth. You should be the one pretending to be the coolest, but why are you doing so badly behind the scenes?"
"Don't talk nonsense, we don't have a lightning rod here, we might really get struck by lightning." Chen Mu said: "Who said that you are doing badly behind the scenes?
The way we are now is known to heaven, earth, you and me. If you don't tell anyone, who else will know?
"We're in such a mess now, but this is our secret. Outside of this house, we're still the most pretentious people."
"Don't worry, Boss. If I don't tell anyone about our current situation, no one else will know. A-choo-!!!"