High School Belle Fell in Love with Me-Chapter 226 - 141: Being Afraid Is Just Right

"Nonsense! Who would spend so much money on something like that? Master Jiang, you can doubt my character, but you shouldn’t doubt my stinginess. Do you think this is something I could do?"

"Hehehe..."

Li Yang just realized that Jiang Banxia wasn’t living very well in the dormitory.

No wonder she was so happy when getting a room with him. Usually, she doesn’t seem to hang out with her roommates.

"How about hanging out with me on Friday? I co-own a shop with a friend near the school gate."

"Sure, sure."

Jiang Banxia immediately seemed interested.

"Are you afraid of ghosts?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Banxia’s expression remained calm... but she quickly sensed something was off, shivered slightly, and said softly, "Yes, I’m scared..."

Being afraid of ghosts is normal for a girl, right?

Though she didn’t understand why Li Yang asked this.

Anyway, it’s right to be scared.

"It’s like this: my friend and I have an escape room shop, which is mainly story-driven with some horror elements. When we find a team, if you’re scared, just hold onto me. But don’t grab the wrong person, or I’ll be jealous."

"Mmm, mmm, mmm, it sounds so scary. Master Li, you must take good care of me then..."

...

Actually, Li Yang was afraid of ghosts.

It’s just that he designed the scenes, and he knows exactly where the scary parts are.

The most important thing is, the NPCs will definitely not initiate contact with people.

So, there’s nothing to be afraid of.

In the next few days, he kept persuading the wealthy group, using that account with tens of thousands to ask for the code.

After getting the code, he immediately reported the stock. Zhao Tianming kept an eye on the funds of the stock, slowly gathering clues.

Friday came quickly, and Li Yang took Jiang Banxia to a hotel first for a shower, and then they headed to the Starry Escape Room.

Song Yu wasn’t there.

The two of them joined a scenario group, eating a bit while waiting.

When they entered, as soon as the blindfold was put on, Jiang Banxia grabbed Li Yang’s hand.

"Master Li, I’m scared..."

"It’s okay, it’s okay, I picked a role for you that doesn’t require solo tasks, you’ll be with the group."

"Oh, oh, oh..."

Entering the first scenario, the team of twelve people each held onto their girlfriends.

Jiang Banxia decisively snuggled into Li Yang’s arms too.

While searching for clues, she remained silent and didn’t express any opinions.

Halfway through, Li Yang had to go complete a task.

He said to Jiang Banxia before leaving, "Wait here for me, just run with the group if anything happens, I’ll come find you later."

"Mmm, mmm, mmm, okay."

Jiang Banxia nervously agreed.

After Li Yang took the walkie-talkie to do the task, there were guys eager to be gentlemanly, but they found Jiang Banxia crossing her arms, looking quite composed.

Where on earth did she look scared?

As they pushed the main plot forward, they quickly opened a door. With pressing eerie music, everyone ran inside as if their lives depended on it.

Jiang Banxia wanted to run too but couldn’t keep up.

Then, an NPC rushed over with a Soul-Summoning Banner in hand, an electronic ghost wail, disheveled hair, and ran right up to her.

She just stared at them...

Stunning the NPC momentarily.

Jiang Banxia pointed at the prop in their hand and asked, "Um... where’s my boyfriend doing a task?"

The NPC was helpless; they just wanted to push Jiang Banxia to the next story.

...

Meanwhile, Li Yang was lying on a dim bed with his eyes closed.

He had to marry the Ghost Bride here.

But he knew the NPC wouldn’t touch him. As long as he kept his eyes closed, it would be fine.

Suddenly, he felt a warm breath on his ear.

What the heck... which staff member dared to get this close, they’re fired!

His hair stood on end.

As he patiently waited for the task to end, suddenly, he felt himself being kissed.

His whole body started to shake.