Han Fei did not accept Zhan Lele's gift. Although his social anxiety was not as severe as before, he was still not very good at interpersonal interactions, or perhaps his interpersonal skills were developing in a different direction under the training of a certain healing game.After returning home, Han Fei had a full meal. Previously, he had been frugal, hoping to one day buy a house of his own.But ever since he started playing the perfect life, his mental knots had been untied. Houses? Money? These things were too vulgar!He now only wanted to quietly watch the sunrise every day and savor the beauty of life."How did I not notice that the food at the restaurant downstairs was so delicious before?"After tidying up the table, Han Fei stared blankly at the wall covered with photos of victims."My monster roommate's greatest wish is to catch the killer, but how am I supposed to face such a vicious Murderer?""I am just an eighteenth-tier Actor, but the other party is a perverted Murderer who is logically rigorous, good at disguises, has extremely strong anti-reconnaissance awareness, and can still avoid the Police's search after killing eight people! If I really find clues about the other party, will that guy silence me in reality?"Han Fei's complexion gradually worsened. Investigating a murder case alone and gradually approaching the true culprit was not a cool thing; on the contrary, it was a very, very dangerous thing."I need to cooperate with the Police, but I cannot reveal the existence of the game. Besides, the more people who know about me, the more likely that Murderer will come knocking.""Right now, he is in the dark, and I am also in the dark; everyone is still safe. If I walk into the light myself, he will definitely try every possible way to kill me."Clenching his fists, Han Fei was very self-aware; he was currently a weakling with a Stamina of only five."The game can be exited, but reality cannot." Han Fei stood up from the sofa: "I cannot continue to be this decadent."Opening his computer, Han Fei directly ordered a tactical metal pen, a telescopic baton, a high-intensity flashlight, and a stun gun for self-defense.Then he opened relevant websites and purchased a large number of courses on criminal psychology, self-defense, and survival teaching. In this era where paid knowledge is fully popularized, as long as one is willing to spend money, one can buy truly useful knowledge."I was really wasting time before; I should make my life fulfilling."Being positive, exercising, and constantly learning and recharging outside of work—people who didn't know the truth would probably think Han Fei was a very sunny and cheerful person after seeing him.After making a plan, Han Fei began to study seriously. He not only wanted to figure out the killer's psychology but also learn how to rescue victims from despair; both were related to his own life.Near midnight, Han Fei locked the doors and windows, and with some hesitation, he put on the game helmet."The last time I logged out was on the Third Floor. I must prevent that Child from camping my body. After logging into the game, I will run straight to the Fourth Floor!"After connecting all the lines, when midnight arrived, the world before Han Fei's eyes turned blood red."Welcome to perfect life! Now you can..."Before the cold, synthesized mechanical voice in his Brain Sea could finish, Han Fei opened his eyes. At that very moment, his expression became extremely poor.His fingers were frozen by the coldness coming from the ring. Han Fei looked up, and the Room Door on the Third Floor, which was originally covered with Talisman Paper, was half-open. A Child whose face could not be seen was sitting at the Room Door!"He is waiting for me!"Goosebumps instantly appeared. Han Fei thought his psychological endurance had greatly improved, but at this moment he realized he was too naive; the horror of this hellish game had far exceeded his imagination."I haven't completed the task yet, and I haven't stayed for three hours. If I am dragged into the room by that Child..." Han Fei dared not think any further. He tried to move backward, but as soon as he moved, the Child raised his head.In the pitch-black corridor, being stared at by a Child whose face could not be seen, Han Fei only felt his back turn cold."If I run for my life upstairs now, I should have a chance to reach the Fourth Floor. The problem is that I still need to open the door." Han Fei was almost desperate, but just at this moment, the Child suddenly stood up.When Han Fei felt confused, the anti-theft door behind him was suddenly opened."Come in!"A force pulled Han Fei backward, seemingly wanting him to enter the room.Hearing the familiar voice, Han Fei did not hesitate.There was only one chance, so he hurriedly cooperated with the other party and accelerated his retreat.Watching the Child begin to crawl frantically, Han Fei retreated into Grandma's room by a hair's breadth."Bang!"The anti-theft door was slammed shut, and the chilling sound of nails scratching could be heard from outside. Han Fei sat down on the floor, his back already soaked with cold sweat."Are you okay?" Meng Shi coughed a few times and helped Han Fei up from the floor."Grandma, if you hadn't saved my life this time, I think I would have been finished! Thank you!" Han Fei was sincerely grateful to her."Why did you suddenly run to the Third Floor?" Meng Shi's complexion was very poor, and her body seemed to have become even worse."My room is haunted! Besides, I have some things I want to ask you." Han Fei was not acting; his room was truly haunted."Wait a moment, let me see if that Child has left." The Old Woman placed the red candle from the table next to the anti-theft door. The firelight shone on the wall, and only then did Han Fei notice that the lights in the room were not on.The Old Woman watched the flickering flame and the shadows on the wall. After a long time, she spoke: "There is no shadow of a Child; he did not follow in.""What exactly is going on with that Child? He looked so scary!" Han Fei finally calmed down from that intensity.Meng Shi did not speak. She took the candle and walked tremblingly toward the inner room."Grandma, from the time I met the Child to when you opened the door, there was only a very short interval. Were you standing at the Room Door the whole time? Or did you happen to find me?" Han Fei had some doubts in his heart. He knew the Old Woman was not a bad person, but being careful was never wrong."I have been in the room watching the Room Door opposite." Meng Shi placed the red candle on the table and sighed. The wrinkles on her face deepened again: "Chen Chen is gone. I suspect he ran into the room opposite.""Chen Chen is lost?" Han Fei was also shocked."Sigh, do you know why I always lock Chen Chen in the Bedroom?" The Old Woman sat on the chair powerlessly."Why?" Han Fei was indeed very curious. He remembered the scene of his first visit to the Old Woman's house; at that time, the Old Woman had unlocked the Bedroom door to call Chen Chen out for a meal.Han Fei had almost forgotten this detail, but now that he recalled it, he realized something was wrong."Because Chen Chen always wants to go out and play with that non-existent Child. I discovered it a long time ago. Chen Chen always mentions a strange name, and he often sits alone next to that Room Door covered with Talisman Paper, talking to himself, as if he is communicating with another Child."
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