Yin Ren has no idea about modern people's rooms.
Zhong Cheng said that his parents' home was very ordinary, with a small area and simple furniture. Zhong Cheng said that he had a desire-free personality, and Yin Ren guessed that his residence should be of a similar style.
As a result, as soon as the door opened, Yin Ren stayed directly at the door.
No wonder Zhong Cheng said he didn't want to live in Shi'an dormitory, he thought.
Zhong Cheng said that the community he lived in was called Ping'an Manor. The buildings were relatively new, the greening was very good, and there were all kinds of pavilions, lakes, and lakes. The room itself has an area of 130 to 40 square meters, and the door faces the floor-to-ceiling window of the living room.
Floor-to-ceiling windows take up almost one wall. The floor of Zhong Cheng's house is neither high nor low, and the view outside the window is excellent, with lush greenery nearby and brightly lit buildings in the distance.
The room has a comfortable warm light, and the floor is a warm and clean wooden floor. The whole house is decorated in a warm style, filled with a soft atmosphere of life, and the air is filled with a light fresh fruity fragrance.
The walnut furniture is paired with a variety of lush green plants, and the ghost standing in the corner adds a touch of steady dark red. The color matching throughout the space is just right.
Yin Ren exclaimed: "It's said every day on TV that housing prices are expensive. You're really awesome."
Zhong Cheng handed him a pair of slippers: "No, there are many haunted houses in this neighborhood, and the price is very cheap."
Seeing Yin Ren standing on the threshold, Zhong Cheng said: "You guys have special abilities. I don't know if you can get used to them. If you really can't stand it..."
Compared with the haunted house, these owners unanimously believe that the mortgage is more terrifying.
Zhong Cheng said that the bedroom prepared for him was not small, clean and warm, and there was even a vase with fresh carnations on the table. The room has its own bathroom, and the carpet on the floor is exceptionally soft.
Shi'an Lounge was full of mild emotional films, but he still wanted to watch something practical, at least to understand the public's thoughts and reactions to monsters.
Zhong Cheng said he had no idea: "In fact, in terms of living, this is the safest community in the entire Haigu - there are many small apartments in the community, and most of the owners are police officers, forensic doctors or medical staff."
How could he not be able to bear it? Yin Ren wiped his face. From the moment he moved in, this was the most haunted house in the world.
"I understand." Yin Ren looked at Li Gui out of the corner of his eye.
Yin Ren glanced at the ghost who seemed to be facing the wall again and fell into deep thought.
"This is your room, tell me what else you need." Zhong Cheng said and opened a door.
[2. Daily expenses: Zhong Cheng said that he is responsible for food, water, electricity and other daily expenses, and active consumption such as takeout and online shopping is borne by the individual; ]
For some reason, when this topic was mentioned, the fierce ghost suddenly exuded a strong sense of helplessness.
Yin Ren was very interested: "What are takeout and online shopping?"
Yin Ren was silent. He thought that with Zhong Cheng's character, he would come up with some strange rules, but he didn't expect them to be so loose. But there are indeed a few things he cares about -
Zhong Cheng said silently pointing to the decorative painting at the entrance. Only then did Yin Ren realize that this guy had even written down three chapters of his agreement and hung them at the door. Not to mention, the handwriting was very beautiful, and it even had a suitable frame.
Zhong Cheng rushed into his bedroom, closed the door and struggled for a while, then ran out with a tablet.
[1. Division of housework: Zhong Chengshuo is responsible for shopping, cooking, and cleaning the house; Yin Ren is responsible for laundry, washing dishes, and dumping garbage;]
"Is there such a thing as humans dealing with monsters?" Yin Ren's attention was instantly drawn away.
The entire bookshelf was exposed to Yin Ren's eyes.
"It's okay, I just didn't expect your home to be like this."
And he has never tried any of the food with strong taste.
"I originally wanted to bring my parents to live with me," Zhong Cheng said, hanging his coat next to Li Gui, and Li Gui's bloodshot eyes followed. "They couldn't bear to leave their old neighbors over there, and they have been reluctant to move. Because... Well, a certain For some reasons, I moved here first.”
He and Zhong Chengsuo looked at each other persistently, but the latter finally gave in. Zhong Cheng said, opening the cabinet a little bit, his eyes a little dodgey.
Zhong Cheng said he hesitated for a while: "...Okay."
Zhong Cheng cautiously stood in front of the cabinet and said, "It's just some things related to games, movies, and TV shows. They are very fragile."
I understand, this house is probably the scene of the most tragic crime.
Only then did Yin Ren notice the bookcase in the living room.
"This one is the cheapest." Zhong Cheng said seriously.
If nothing else, the lady in the corner is really tough, at least a head above Mr. Rose - her long hair is covered with blood scabs, and her pajamas are stained dark red with blood. The female ghost's body was filled with evil aura. She turned her head 180 degrees and looked at the two of them through the gap in her hair with a white eye.
The exposed part of the bookshelf is filled with all kinds of books. Two-thirds of them are academically related multi-lingual tomes, mixed with many historical books, and the rest are short story books based on their names. The books all have light or heavy signs of reading, which shows that they are not just for show.
The only drawback is that this bedroom's window faces the atrium, making it extremely quiet. Yin Ren reluctantly glanced at the floor-to-ceiling window of the living room. The lights outside the window were bright and lively.
Yin Ren got his wish and spread out on the sofa: "You are the master after all. Is there anything I need to pay attention to?"
The large furniture showed no signs of being tampered with. This was probably Zhong Cheng's parents' room that he had originally reserved.
"Let's go to the living room."
The fabric sofa is wide and soft, making it easy to lie down.
Seeing Yin Ren's eyes getting brighter and brighter, Zhong Cheng said that there was a faint glimmer of sweat on his head. He quickly closed the cabinet and said, "These are collections. There is a more convenient way - what movie do you want to watch? You can use my tablet and account first."
The key point is the ones inside the cabinet door - they are full of CDs of various movie series, as well as small boxes and cards with P○ numbers or SW○CH printed on them. They are organized by Zhong Cheng and can be said to be clear at a glance.
[3. Precautions: Put garbage in the trash can, put clothes in the dirty clothes basket, and consciously clean the bathroom after bathing; please do not make loud noises after 23:00, do not enter other people’s private spaces without permission, and do not eat in public spaces Flavorful foods (including but not limited to durian, snail noodles, stinky tofu, canned herring, etc.)]
Yin Ren was in awe: "Why didn't you buy a small apartment?"
She turned around and stared at the two of them for a while. Seeing that Yin Ren had no obvious reaction, she walked away through the wall angrily.
Zhong Cheng said that he seemed to have noticed something instinctively. His expression froze and he quickly changed the subject: "... We will talk about this later. Also, don't touch the things on the bookcase in the living room casually. I will put the commonly used daily necessities outside."
["Sharing Agreement"]
There is a note attached to the back of the tablet, which specifically notes the recommended viewing order of series such as the "Gorra" series and the "Alien" trilogy. There was a headphone box placed next to the tablet, and the box gave off a faint smell of alcohol.
"I'm going to sleep. If you want to watch, you can watch with headphones."
Zhong Cheng said that he bent down in front of Yin Ren and stretched out his hand.
He held his breath, gently brushed Yin Ren's hair, and carefully put on Yin Ren's left earphone. Zhong Cheng's fingertips were warm and lightly touched Yin Ren's ears, causing the long hair to sway slightly.
He didn't seem to like being in contact with people's skin, and his movements were too careful, as if Yin Ren was some kind of snow statue that could break at the touch of a touch.
The face Zhong Cheng was talking about was very close, and Yin Ren couldn't help but look at those overly dark eyes. From this distance, he could hear the other person's heartbeat a little fast - looking at that person's tense face, it was probably because of nervousness.
"Don't worry, I won't touch your baby casually." Yin Ren said thoughtfully, "If there is anything you don't understand or are curious about, I will definitely say hello to you."
He also wanted to tell Zhong Cheng that this "harmless partner" would continue to work for a long time and that he had no intention of getting entangled in such trivial matters.
Zhong Cheng pursed his lips and said, "Thank you for your understanding."
"So what exactly are takeaways and online shopping?" Yin Ren was enthusiastic.
Two o'clock in the morning.
Zhong Cheng said that by the time he taught Yin Ren how to use the takeout software, including registration and explanation, it was already close to midnight. He yawned and fell asleep, not forgetting to close the bedroom door before going to bed.
Yin Ren was lying on the sofa and watching the movie seriously.
In order to ensure a comfortable posture, he specially grew a skinny and hard ghost hand to fix the tablet in front of his face. His black hair floated out of thin air, transformed into some mercury-like texture, and covered with the purchased takeout.
After all, this posture is not very convenient for eating, so Yin Ren doesn't mind having another mouth to eat.
In order not to disturb the sleeping Zhong Cheng, Yin Ren turned off the light in the living room. The gorgeous lights outside the floor-to-ceiling windows are even more conspicuous, and the city seems to never fall into sleep. The windows are slightly open, and the green plants inside the house are swaying.
The scenery around him was calm and peaceful, and the small screen was thrilling. Yin Ren relaxed his whole body and kept his eyes unblinking.
In the corner where the moonlight could not reach, a pool of dark blood seeped out from the wall. As the blood stain expanded, a human head slowly emerged from the wall.
It was the same fierce ghost just now, she appeared from the corner again. Li Gui leaned out half of his body, looked around with his bloody face, and his eyes instantly locked on Yin Ren.
Then she let out a scream that broke through the sky.
The scream penetrated Yin Ren's eardrums through the headphones. He was just watching the horror movie, when he was shocked by this sound. The ghost's hand slipped, and the tablet hit him in the face. The hair on the other side was chewing on the duck's neck, and he almost choked on the bone.
"What are you—?!" The female ghost suddenly moved back a few steps, tremblingly pointing at Yin Ren's ghost hands and hair. She even glanced at the bedroom Zhong Cheng mentioned, looking like she wanted to rush in and complain.
This fierce ghost even has the ability to speak, which is considered outstanding among evil creatures. Unfortunately, the opponent it met was not quite right.
Yin Ren moved the tablet away unhappily, took off his headphones, and carefully lowered his voice: "Miss, I'm watching a movie."
Female ghost: "..." Is this the point
Female ghost: "I'm warning you, don't mess around, I'm registered in Shi'an!"
Yin Ren took out the Shi'an work card from under the pillow and waved it at the female ghost: "What a coincidence, I am from Shi'an."
Zhong Cheng said that he was a panting person and was easy to be wary of. However, the evil ghosts here can walk through the wall, so Yin Ren has to be on guard at all times. If Yin Ren really wanted to hide it, he could pretend to be flawless, but he didn't want to stay in Shi'an precisely because he didn't want to live such a life of fear.
It's better to "say hello" to this evil ghost in advance.
The world in the eyes of evil creatures is often distorted in one way or another, and their eyewitness testimony is difficult to take seriously. Evil creatures hardly communicate with each other, let alone gossip. Yin Ren is not worried about the ghosts leaking secrets.
Sure enough, when she saw the work card, the female ghost fell silent.
After a while, the fierce ghost was getting into his pajamas, the skin on his face had returned to normal, and his dirty long hair had become clean. She tied up her hair and continued to hide in the corner: "Who are you Zhong Cheng?"
This is probably Li Gui's friendly mode. From this point of view, apart from her extremely pale skin, she is completely a normal girl in her twenties or seventies.
"I am his colleague. Who are you?" Yin Ren asked curiously.
He had just watched "Man and Ghost" in Shi'an. Could it be that he was going to encounter a real live story
"This house used to be mine. It's all bad luck, so don't mention it."
The female ghost clicked her tongue very loudly.
"I just had nothing to do. I heard that someone was moving here, so I stopped by to take a look. Anyway, that guy named Zhong couldn't see me at all. I usually just, well, drop by to watch movies and TV shows."
Yin Ren: "..." He always felt that something was being connoted to him.
"Yin Ren, right? It'll be easier if you're from Shi'an." The female ghost was still talking, "My name is Hu Tao, and I am a ghost who is bound here. I now live in the empty house next door..."
"Isn't this your house?"
"Why should I live with a strange single man? It's so inconvenient." Hutao snorted, "My life is gone. I must not lose it."
Although this evil ghost is very strong, she seems to be relatively sober. I wonder if Shi'an used some tricks.
Yin Ren thought as he stood up and went to the refrigerator to get something to drink.
Zhong Cheng said that he had cleaned the refrigerator in advance, put the fruit drinks on a separate layer, and divided them neatly into two portions. Yin Ren took out a bottle of sugar-free yogurt and took a sip, his face wrinkled with sourness.
He glanced around and found an apple on the dining table.
The apples are bright red and fresh, with a neat outline and no damage to the skin. It was placed on a white porcelain plate and placed against the wall, exuding the unique sweet smell of apples.
Although there were still a lot of apples in the refrigerator, Yin Ren was too lazy to open the refrigerator again. He stretched out his hand to the ones on the table—
"I suggest you don't touch that." Walnut said.
Yin Ren's hand stopped in mid-air.
"Zhong Cheng said that he would always place an apple here and change it every day. It's really scary." Li Gui commented affectionately, "He seems to take this matter very seriously. You should just eat what's in the refrigerator."
"Is he... offering sacrifices?" This was Yin Ren's first reaction. But this was really not like what Zhong Cheng said he would do, and he was a little surprised.
"Who knows, the strongest person in this community is me. Anyway, he is not provided for me, and I don't know him at all." Hutao looked at the red apple with greedy eyes, "Oh, I really want to eat it too."
Yin Ren took another apple from the refrigerator and was holding it in his mouth. Hu Tao turned away in pain: "Okay, I'll leave first. Since you can see me, I will knock on the wall first next time I come."
As he spoke, Li Gui Hutao shrank into the wall, leaving half of his head outside.
"Oh yes, whenever you want to watch a TV series, remember to knock on the wall and call me -"
Yin Ren waved his hand and pretended to agree.
He returned to the sofa and continued watching his movie.
Early next morning.
Zhong Cheng said that after washing up, he opened the bedroom door as if facing a formidable enemy.
He took away the apple on the table and replaced it with a fresher one. After finishing all this, Zhong Cheng stopped two steps away from the sofa with an apple in his left hand and a sharp fruit knife in his right hand.
As he expected, Yin Ren did not return to the room obediently - the man was sleeping on the sofa, wrapped in a thin blanket, and his long black hair almost hanging to the floor.
But there were also things that were different from what he expected.
It can be seen that Yin Ren ordered a lot of takeout last night. Zhong Cheng said he recognized the bags from nearby braised duck and kebab shops, but they were all well packed.
There was no leftover food on the table, no suspicious oil stains or debris, and there wasn't much of a smell in the house. The eaten skewers and bones were tied with plastic bags and stored in the takeout bag, and the empty drink cans were neatly stacked. Yin Ren did not take off his clothes, but his socks were folded and placed in one of the slippers.
Banpan was held tightly in Yin Ren's arms, and it was obvious that this man was very satisfied with the movie night.
Zhong Cheng said as he approached softly, slowly pulled out the tablet and placed it on the small table next to the sofa. Yin Ren smacked his lips and turned over lazily.
The curtains were not closed, and the early morning sunlight slanted into the room, illuminating the tips of Yin Ren's hair. The light white blanket was reflected slightly yellow, making it look particularly soft.
Zhong Cheng said his movements were stagnant.
As Yin Ren turned over, a vague smell emitted from his body. The smell didn't belong to this house, but it smelled very good, like fine fragrant wood that you can only smell in high-end stores.
Zhong Cheng said he came closer, leaned down, and sniffed very lightly.
It's not his imagination.
Zhong Cheng tilted his head and looked at Yin Ren for a while. During this period, the slender fingers of his right hand moved unconsciously, and the blade turned into several flowers between the fingers.
"Yin Ren." After standing quietly for three or four minutes, Zhong Cheng said, taking two or three steps back and suddenly speaking.
Lord Ghost King said sleepily: "...Huh?"
"Would you like boiled corn or steamed buns in the morning?"
Yin Ren sat up and asked, "What kind of stuffed buns are there?"
"Pork, green onions or mutton and carrots, with boiled eggs, soy milk and apples." With a snap, the apple was cut in half by Zhong Chengshuo.
"Mutton and carrots!" Yin Ren announced, rushing into the bathroom to wash up.
Zhong Cheng said and picked up the apron on the hanger. The brown apron had the four characters "Dangerous Person" printed on it. It had been washed clean without even a wrinkle.
"Movies..." Zhong Cheng said, wearing an apron, and rarely raised the topic, "How was the movie last night?"
"I randomly found a few movies to read, and the routines are similar." Yin Ren answered vaguely while brushing his teeth. "Monsters don't consider the quality of their subsequent lives. They go to humans to cause destruction, and then achieve the protagonist's family, friendship or love. . Oh, what a waste.”
"Well."
"I like "Odd ○" the most." Yin Ren said.
"Why?"
“…”
Yin Ren was silent for a moment, spitting out the foam in his mouth, he raised his head and looked at himself in the mirror.
"Because it knows that camouflage and hiding are most effective when it is not fully grown."
Zhong Cheng said there was no answer.
In the silence, their cell phones rang at the same time.
The author has something to say:
In order to prevent too much coding, "Alien ○" refers to "Alien".
I didn’t mean to say anything bad about the Kor○ series—_(:з ∠)_
Congratulations to Comrade Xiao Yin for learning "takeout" and "online shopping", two of the most powerful skills for modern people!
Xiao Zhong: Don’t order snail noodles, please don’t order snail noodles—
(End of chapter)