On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

Besides Chen Mo and his group of four, other tourists were also screaming and adventuring in the haunted house, which actually added a touch of liveliness to the terrifying atmosphere.

I'm not as scared as I was at the beginning.

Soon, the four of them entered a narrow passage one after another.

As soon as we turned the corner, all the lights suddenly went out!
A few seconds later, several bright green emergency lights suddenly lit up, accompanied by a sharp alarm and the sound of mechanical gears turning.

Just as everyone was slightly panicked, a rag doll-shaped "corpse" suddenly crashed down from the ceiling, hanging directly in front of the group, its empty eyes staring straight at everyone!

"Waaaaah—!" This time, a high-decibel scream came from behind Chen Mo and the others.

Zhao Yueyue tripped over something and instinctively took a step forward, bumping into Su Yuqing who was walking behind Huang Mao.

Huang Mao instinctively reached out to pull the "person" next to him, but ended up grabbing a staff member dressed as a nurse, who was dressed in a pale white uniform!

"My God!" Huang Mao and the fake staff member were both startled by the other party. Huang Mao even jumped up exaggeratedly and took several steps back.

In the midst of this chaotic darkness, Chen Mo only had time to sense a crowd of people running past him.

When the lights came back on, under the pale green light, Chen Mo and Su Yuqing realized that they were left alone with each other.

Zhao Yueyue and Huang Mao had been swept to the front or back by the chaos and crowd at some point and had disappeared, leaving only the two of them in the passage.

This sudden solitude, in this extreme environment, actually creates a more wondrous atmosphere.

Having lost the support of her companion, Su Yuqing instinctively moved closer to Chen Mo, almost touching his arm.

The corridor remained eerie, with a constant stream of realistic sound, light, and electrical effects: a blood-stained white sheet suddenly pulled back from a hospital bed, a twisted and unsteady "patient" at the corner, and bloody handprints pounding on the glass window...

Every time she was suddenly startled, Su Yuqing would tremble violently like a frightened deer, then grab Chen Mo's arm or the corner of his clothes tightly, and even involuntarily bury her face in his shoulder or arm.

Chen Mo steadily protected her, putting his other arm around her shoulder and partially encircling her on his side.

Every shiver she shivered, every grip she tightened, sent a jolt through their bodies like an electric current, making his heart pound like a drum. He couldn't tell if it was the stimulation of the environment or the sweet scent and slight trembling of the girl in his arms.

"Don't be afraid, just hold on tight to me." Whenever she was nervous, Chen Mo's voice, tinged with amusement, would ring in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe, causing a slight tickle.

These few simple words carry an extraordinary sense of security in this environment.

Su Yuqing's panicked heart quickly calmed down under his firm, deep voice and warm embrace. Although her body still responded honestly, the way she grabbed his hand gradually changed from an uncontrollable force to a dependent grip.

After some time, they finally reached a relatively "safe" area, a room filled with mirrors.

As light and shadow intertwine, countless figures of "Chen Mo" and "Su Yuqing" distort and overlap in the mirror.

Suddenly, Su Yuqing remembered the strange dream she had that morning; she had dreamt of another version of herself...

Just as Su Yuqing was lost in her memories, a "ghost" covered with blood-stained sheets suddenly popped out from a hidden door in the corner, brandishing a plastic scalpel and letting out a hoarse growl!

Even though she knew it was fake, the reflection in the mirror was far beyond her expectations. Su Yuqing gasped in surprise and threw herself into Chen Mo's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist and burying her face in his chest. Her soft body, filled with panic, crashed into him, and Chen Mo almost instantly tightened his arms, holding her protectively.

Through the thin fabric, their body temperature and heartbeats were exceptionally clear, impacting their senses more directly than any of the previous shocks.

Su Yuqing's rapid breaths sprayed onto his chest, and Chen Mo could even feel his heart pounding faster and his cheeks burning slightly.

The eerie sound effects around me seemed to fade into the background, and the only thing left in the center of the world was the soft, warm presence in my arms.

The countless figures embracing in the mirror freeze and stretch this moment, solidifying it into a time that belongs only to the two of them.

At this moment, Chen Mo saw the staff member dressed as a "ghost" smugly tilting his head back at him, as if to say, "You did a great job!" So he slipped back into the secret door, not even wanting to be a third wheel.

Upon seeing this, Chen Mo couldn't help but smile. The staff at this haunted house were really considerate; they should at least add a boxed lunch for them.

It took Su Yuqing a while to realize that she was hugging Chen Mo with both arms around him, as if she wanted to pull him into her body. It's rare for couples to hug like this in public.

She looked up abruptly, her cheeks burning hot as if they were about to burst, and hurriedly released her arms from around Chen Mo's waist.

Chen Mo relaxed his arm slightly, but did not let her leave immediately. With a smile, he deliberately lowered his voice and asked in a volume that only the two of them could hear, "It's okay, you can hold me longer if you're scared."

He was referring to the gesture of wrapping his arms around the waist.

Su Yuqing felt even more embarrassed by his words, her neck turning red. "I'm not afraid anymore," she said in a barely audible voice, but her struggle to break free weakened considerably. She was almost being escorted out of the room, leaning against Chen Mo's side.

His arm was still loosely around her shoulder, and her little hand had somehow naturally slid back to his waist.

……

"Oh my god! We're finally out!" When he saw the light at the exit, Huang Mao practically tumbled out, gasping for fresh air, his forehead covered in cold sweat.

Zhao Yueyue followed closely behind, hands on her hips, a smug look on her face: "How about that, blondie? Scared to death, aren't you? Call me 'sister,' and I'll protect you next time!"

"Get lost!" Huang Mao shouted angrily.

Upon exiting the haunted house, the blinding sunlight made Chen Mo and his companion squint, unaccustomed to the darkness.

"Wow, the young couple are really hugging each other tightly."

Before Chen Mo and Su Yuqing could adjust to the light, a familiar teasing voice reached their ears.

Only then did Chen Mo and Su Yuqing realize that Zhao Yueyue and Huang Mao had already come out.

The two of them were looking at him with smiles on their faces.

Su Yuqing then realized that she was still tightly gripping Chen Mo's shirt with one hand and holding his strong waist with the other. She was so embarrassed that she quickly let go, took a step back, her face still flushed, and lowered her head, not daring to look at the three people around her.

Looking at her shy expression, Chen Mo's smile deepened, and his arm naturally slid off her shoulder, as if the intimacy just moments before was nothing more than a natural act of protection. (End of Chapter)