Monster Escape Room Re-Employment Chapter 41
byA hundred ghosts never sleep (3)
Jiang Lingyi stayed up all night, discussing the activity plan with his employees all night long, and named the event “A Hundred Ghosts Never Night”.
Early the next morning, he went to Wu Operation to apply for the procedure. I don’t know what method he used. In the end, the mall agreed to hand over the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day pop-up activities to the Secret Room. Online and offline marketing advertising, urban management and public security reports, and measures to maintain order on the day would also be followed up.
Compared to the excitement in the secret room, Pang Mei has always looked lonely and unhappy these days. Even if he is among the crowd, he just stays aside quietly, as if he is an outsider watching.
Jiang Lingyi asked him to say goodbye to the people around him before returning to the original world.
He and the demons are inherently different. If it weren’t for this extremely special situation, they would have been sworn enemies.Everyone knew this well, but still accepted him and sent blessings for his departure.
Only Lian Shuhuai knew nothing about the real him, and he was the only one he felt guilty about.
Their relationship was based on shaky lies from the beginning.
Pang Mei was indeed much older than him, but he still had a mature mind. He quickly figured out his feelings and decided to confess to Lian Shuhuai at the school’s Christmas dance.
As early as the beginning of the month, all the students in the school have been looking forward to the Christmas activities. Until this day officially arrives, all parts of the campus have been decorated with Christmas decorations.
The auditorium was transformed into a temporary dance floor. The students dressed up as they pleased, whether in formal attire or casual clothes. They gathered together in twos and threes, and the laughter and laughter hummed together into a warm background.
Pangmei leaned in the shadow by the side door of the auditorium. He had just transferred to another school not long ago, and Lian Shuhuai and Fat Man and Thin Man were almost his only three friends.His eyes passed through the swaying figures and were firmly locked on Lian Shuhuai in the center of the auditorium.
Young Master Lian looked like a human today. He had a different hair style with bangs instead of the usual oily back. He was wearing a well-tailored custom-made suit. His face still had the usual arrogant expression, but there was also a smile that was softened by the festive atmosphere.He actually looks a bit like his brother.
Not only the fat guy and the thin guy, but also other classmates gathered around him. I don’t know what they were talking about. They seemed to be very congenial, and they laughed and cursed from time to time.
Pang Mei shook the small box that had been hidden in his pocket. He took a deep breath and walked towards Lian Shuhuai.
“Hello.”
He stood in front of Lian Shuhuai, his voice was not loud, but it made the talking and laughing of several people around him stop.
“What are you doing? Looking for trouble again?”
“I have something to tell you.” Pang Mei spoke concisely and without even looking at the others, turned around and walked out.
The cold outside on a winter night is completely different from the warmth indoors.
The moonlight was cold and fell on the neatly trimmed shrubs and bare branches.The huge Christmas tree in the atrium of the campus, hung with colored lights and trinkets, stands quietly. There are some fake props and gifts piled under the tree. Under the light of the colored lights, it exudes a fairy tale-like dreamy atmosphere.
Pangmei walked straight to the Christmas tree before stopping.
“Mysterious, tell me if you have anything to say.” Lian Shuhuai kicked the pebbles at his feet.
Pang Mei turned around and faced him directly.
His eyes were so direct and fiery that even Shuhuai couldn’t help but turn his head to the side.
He seemed to be organizing his words and paused for a few seconds before taking out the small square box simply wrapped in green wrapping paper and red ribbon from his pocket and handed it over.
“This is for you.”
Lian Shuhuai was stunned, looking down at the small box lying in Pang Mei’s palm, and then looking up at Pang Mei’s untroubled face, his heart skipped a beat for no reason.
“…What is this?” he asked dryly, not taking it immediately.
“Gift.”
Pang Mei answered directly. When Lian Shuhuai refused to answer, she simply took his hand and forced it to him.
Lian Shuhuai’s fingers curled up slightly as if they were burned. Of course he knew that gifts would be exchanged on Christmas…
They can give him anything in the auditorium. Pang Mei specially asked him to come out. I’m afraid it’s not just as simple as giving him a Christmas gift.
There is a widely circulated campus legend in Xingzhi Middle School.
It is said that couples who confess their love and exchange gifts under the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve can have a strong relationship…
In this current situation, isn’t it…?
No, no, no, they are not a couple at all, the premise is wrong!
Lian Shuhuai’s ears began to heat up uncontrollably, and all kinds of chaotic thoughts exploded in his mind.
He forced himself to calm down and put the box into his pocket: “Huh, this package looks like a bargain.”
If, if he wants to confess next, then it’s not like he can’t think about it…
“I’m leaving.” Pang Mei’s voice was calmer than ever.
“…Huh?” Lian Shuhuai didn’t react for a moment, “Leave? Where? Go home? What time is it…”
“Not going home.”
Pang Mei’s always clear and innocent eyes reflected complex emotions that even Shuhuai couldn’t understand for the first time.
“…I have to transfer schools again and go back to my hometown.”
The cold wind of the winter night seemed to penetrate the dress at this moment and pierce the skin.
The blush on Lian Shuhuai’s face, which was a mixture of shyness and anticipation, faded away in an instant, leaving only a cold paleness.
“You…what did you say?”
“I’m sorry.”
Pang Mei lowered his head honestly. His blunt words were like a sharp sword to Lian Shuhuai at this moment.
“Speak clearly! What’s going on?!”
“Something happened at home…”
“Then where is your family? I asked my brother to help you! There is nothing that cannot be settled! What kind of trouble does your family encounter? How much money do you owe? Tell me!”
He took a step forward and almost grabbed Pang Mei’s arm.
Pang Mei looked at him, feeling as if a place in her heart had been pricked densely by fine needles.
He suddenly realized that what he was going to say and do next might be more despicable than he imagined.
He may have learned bad things from Jiang Lingyi… No, it would be truly shameless to blame others even at this time.
“Lian Shuhuai.” He rarely called him by his full name.
“What you say next is very selfish and excessive…but I still hope you can listen to it.”
He paused, the halo of moonlight and colored lights flowing in his eyes.
“Can you wait for me to come back?”
The wind seemed still.
“No, it’s not ‘can you’? I hope you can wait for me.”
He said, taking a step forward and closing the distance between the two of them, so close that they could almost feel each other’s white breath.
“Although I don’t know how long it will take for the matter to be resolved. When I come back, I will explain everything to you.”
“At that time, I will never leave again.”
“…What do you think?”
Lian Shuhuai froze in place, as if he had been slapped hard on the face, unable to say anything, and seemed to be trembling all over.
Then, he turned around and walked quickly into the corridor on the other side of the atrium as if running away, and quickly disappeared.
The faint music and laughter coming from the auditorium all around became so distant and unreal.
“…I must have been dumped.”
…
Christmas is over, and New Year’s Day is quickly approaching.
The streets of the city are filled with a festive atmosphere long in advance.Tonight is New Year’s Eve. Although it is still evening, we are located in the city center after all, and the commercial pedestrian street is already crowded with people.
The staff of the Secret Room are making final preparations in the store.
The wandering souls seemed to be infected by this tense and exciting atmosphere, and their white masks turned into (>﹏<) expressions.
“Look at our outfit! It’s simply art!”
Bai Wuchang turned around. He was wearing a more gorgeous and exaggerated white dress today. There was a towering and fluttering feather on his top hat. He had exquisite stage makeup on his face and stuffed his long tongue back.
“I feel like a bunch of crazy people…”
The white bandages on Brother Bandage have also been replaced with special patterns of light yellow charms.
Jiang Lingyi still insisted on wearing his work suit, but he put on a dark red shirt underneath. In line with the meaning of the New Year and the new atmosphere, it was a bit more coquettish than usual.
“Final inspection of all departments!”
His voice was a little hoarse from days of preparation, but his eyes were astonishingly bright.
Lou Xian is still sleeping, but his condition has not worsened for the time being, which makes Jiang Lingyi feel a little relieved.
“Actors, please check your makeup again. Wait until the light is bad at night and it will be very difficult to put on your makeup.”
“The logistics team is responsible for the final debugging of the float’s power supply, audio, and special effects equipment.”
“Sales team, pay attention to energy fluctuations and collection conditions, and provide timely feedback via the intercom.”
“And the most important thing -” Jiang Lingyi took a deep breath, “remember our slogan!”
All the employees shouted in unison: “Legal parade! Art performance! Spread fear! Absorb energy!”
“Very good!” Jiang Lingyi waved his hand, “A hundred ghosts never travel at night, let’s go!”
The heavy back door of the shopping mall slowly opened.
The lights and noise from the outside came in like a tidal wave. The employees looked at each other and couldn’t help but show a little timidity. However, seeing Jiang Lingyi’s unflinching back that stood straight at all times, they all invariably ignited some hope.
They nodded, encouraged each other, and took their first steps into truly integrating into the world.
At 18 o’clock sharp, at this magical moment of dusk and night, the LED screen on the outer wall of the shopping mall lit up, and the background music heralding the start of the parade also sounded loudly.
The parade route will first appear on the square stage at the main entrance, and then walk around the entire commercial pedestrian street. Returning to the starting point, many spectators have gathered and are looking forward to it.
The first thing that floated out were two rows of faint blue “will-o’-the-wisp lanterns”. They were wandering spirits stuffed in special lanterns. In their hands, they were holding small balls of light that were constantly changing colors, slowly flying to clear the way.
“Huh? How did it float? There’s no thread hanging on it, either?”
“Is it VR? Or is it called AR?”
“The special effects are awesome! It is indeed the number one secret room in Dianping reviews!”
The crowd let out a low exclamation, and the flashlights of their mobile phones lit up one after another, flashing together.
Then came the floats and phalanx of the main actors.
The vampire stood on a float shaped like a coffin and an ancient castle, playing Count Dracula, and gracefully saluted the crowds on both sides.
I have to say that he is worthy of being a regular customer of the Maid and Butler board game shop all year round. He is really a regular customer when it comes to business. He winks at the female audience regardless of age and makes 800 little moves per second.
The Ripper and her team members still exerted their strength steadily, and the employees played the role of the Victorian-style alley murderer, Frankenstein, Bloody Mary in the castle, Bluebeard… Everywhere they passed, there were gasps and sounds of amazement.
In the American horror team, there are Texas Chainsaw, Midnight Clown, Puppet Master and Automata, The Walking Dead…
After the Western-style horror team, there are the classic Japanese and Thai styles. This is the comfort zone of “Lucky Girls High School” everyone.
Of course, classic Chinese horror is also indispensable. After all, “Wedding Banquet in the Mountain Village” is the signature copy of The Chamber of Secrets, and the original cast of Ghost Bride and Big Octopus are also visually impactful enough.Hei Wuchang, who was originally from the sales team, also joined in. Bai Wuchang happily greeted and interacted with the crowd, and took the initiative to take photos; Hei Wuchang was still a little reserved, moving slowly, but adding more realistic pressure.
The atmosphere was unprecedentedly warm, and everyone was immersed in this parade of hundreds of ghosts that had too many elements but was truly dazzling.
Jiang Lingyi mingled among the tourists in a low-key manner, constantly checking the situation on the intercom and headset.
Even though it was winter, he was squeezing around, in a high mood, and engrossed in the performance, so he didn’t notice that the curse on his waist started to feel hot and tingling.
However, this situation has been discussed in advance. The timing and impact of the curse are unpredictable. Any high reward is accompanied by high risks. It is one thing to perform wonderfully, but if you cannot handle the emergencies it may cause, mess up everything, and in the worst case, even implicate the audience, then the Phantom Chamber may not be able to open.
The stage is like a battlefield, and for all employees, this is also a last-ditch battle that requires all-out efforts.