Tong Dongnuan glanced at the entrance to the haunted house. A gigantic statue of a demon stood there, looking as if it had escaped from Hell itself. It had huge fangs, sharp claws, long horns, and a gaping maw, poised as if waiting to devour people. The inside of the haunted house was a pitch-black abyss where nothing could be seen.

GULP.

Tong Dongnuan couldn't help but clutch Xia Liang's arm tighter, her petite body shrinking into his side, nestling against him like a little bird seeking refuge.

"Alright, let's go."

"Oh, okay..."

Tong Dongnuan's heart started thumping violently.

As soon as they entered the haunted house, a chilling, eerie aura washed over them, accompanied by a wave of dampness. It felt like the very breath from the deepest pits of Hell.

Tong Dongnuan, you can do this! You used to be the fearless Master Tong who was afraid of nothing! she cheered herself on.

Holding his hand, she took a step forward.

For Xia Liang, however, this was all child's play. Never mind that the monsters were fake; even if they were real, Xia Liang could have crushed them into a ball.

But in truth, the production was quite impressive. The inexplicable sinister atmosphere, the occasional ghostly howls from out of nowhere, and the faint scent of blood were enough to give ordinary people goosebumps.

Just then, a pale, ghastly face suddenly lunged out from the darkness, appearing right in front of them!

"AHHH! AHHH! AHHHHHH!"

Tong Dongnuan turned pale with fright and screamed, throwing herself into Xia Liang's embrace. She clung to him tightly, hanging off his body like a koala.

Xia Liang was a little speechless. As she had launched herself at him so suddenly, he had no choice but to hold her tight.

"It's just the staff dressed up as ghosts," Xia Liang said, the very picture of calm. He gently stroked Tong Dongnuan's head, soothing her in a soft voice.

"I... I'm so scared..."

Xia Liang couldn't help but chuckle. "Then, do you want to go back?"

"No... I want to see it through to the end!"

Seeing her determination, Xia Liang just shook his head. "...Alright."

She really lives up to that saying, a complete amateur who still loves to play, he thought.

Inside the haunted house, the screams of the actors and Tong Dongnuan's own shrieks echoed off one another in a constant chorus.

"ROAR!"

Once they reached the deepest part of the attraction, all sorts of ghouls and goblins came out to play. The area was suddenly swarming with zombies, demons, female ghosts, and vampires, all running amok and scaring people.

Tong Dongnuan was already white as a sheet, her body quivering uncontrollably. Helpless, Xia Liang looked at her pale face. He gently cradled her small face, and then... a deep kiss landed on her lips.

THUMP! THUMP! THUMP...

Her heart, which had been pounding from terror and tension, suddenly seemed to fall silent. Tong Dongnuan's eyes flew wide open, and she seemed to forget everything in the darkness. In her world, there was only Teacher Xia and the deeply affectionate kiss on her lips.

The moment felt eternal, infinitely beautiful. Even the clamoring monsters around them couldn't break their focus in the slightest.

The haunted house staff were all dumbfounded.

You can't just flaunt your relationship like this! I come to work in a haunted house only to get a front-row seat to this public display of affection! It's... it's just... I'm so jealous!

But speaking of which, the couple really was a feast for the eyes. Not only were they gorgeous, but their auras were also outstanding. The staff wondered where this celestial couple had come from. The haunted house workers were all green with envy.

For the next two days, Xia Liang and Tong Dongnuan had the time of their lives. They played to their hearts' content, leaving their mark everywhere they went. Thanks to their striking looks and temperaments, they attracted crowds and admiration wherever they went.

Finally, it was time to part ways.

Xia Liang gave Tong Dongnuan a deep kiss, then waved goodbye and prepared to return to Qingyun City.

「Eleven o'clock at night.」

Xia Liang returned home. Luu Qi and Xi Yiqian were already asleep, so Xia Liang tiptoed in, washed up, and returned to his room.

Suddenly, his phone rang.

"Hello, may I speak with Mister Xia?" a stranger's voice asked.

"Hello," Xia Liang responded with a slight frown, not recognizing the caller. "May I ask who this is?"

"The thing is, Mister Xia, we're the agents managing your property. Someone has taken an interest in your unit at the Ziwei Apartment complex, so I'm calling to let you know."

The person on the other end got straight to the point. So that's what it was. Someone had seen the online listing and wanted to rent his apartment. As the owner, the agency had to get his approval. Understanding the reason for the call, Xia Liang relaxed. The apartment was just sitting empty anyway, so he might as well make some money from it.

"Oh," Xia Liang said, now realizing how they got his number.

"So, what do you say, Mister Xia?" the agent asked respectfully.

"That's fine, you can give them a positive reply," Xia Liang agreed immediately.

The agent continued, "Mister Xia, the interested party saw the information for Room 701 in Building 7 and thinks it looks good. They're asking if they could see the apartment first?" After a pause, the agent added, "If it's not convenient for you, we can just tell them to wait until they've made a firm decision."

If Xia Liang didn't agree, the agent would have to refuse. Ultimately, as the landlord, it was his right to decide who could view the property.

"No, that's fine. When are you thinking of coming over?"

"When would you be available?" the agent asked quickly.

"Let's see," Xia Liang said, checking the time. He thought for a moment and decided on noon. Any earlier and he wouldn't be able to get up. That girl Tong Dongnuan had really worn him out these past few days. "How about noon tomorrow?"

"That works. Also, Mister Xia, it would be a great help if you could bring the property documents with you so we can handle the registration."

"Sure," Xia Liang replied curtly.

He didn't give the rental much thought. To him, it was just a minor affair. Putting his phone down, Xia Liang went straight to sleep.

The next morning, Xia Liang was awoken by his ringing phone before he had even gotten out of bed.

"Hello," Xia Liang answered groggily.

"Mister Xia," an unfamiliar voice said. "It's about the viewing appointment. The lady who scheduled it for today asked if we could possibly move the time up a bit, as she has other engagements this afternoon."

A viewing? Xia Liang suddenly became much more alert. He now remembered the appointment he had made with the agent. Looking at the clock, he saw it was almost 10 AM. He didn't feel sleepy anymore, so he readily agreed.

"Alright then, let's meet at the property management office at 11 AM."

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