After Going Viral for Exorcism, I Was Kissed Senseless by the Top-Tier Ghost King! - Chapter 17

Throughout the journey, Lin Yinyou had behaved like an antisocial youth. He did not say a word, either typing on his laptop or sleeping with his eyes closed, the very picture of social anxiety.

At this moment, however, he spoke, though he sounded as if his energy had been drained by a demon for years, appearing suddenly despondent.

He held an ID card in his hand, and everyone’s attention shifted toward him.

Seeing everyone staring, Lin Yinyou became even more reclusive, his hand trembling as he clutched the ID.

[Oh my, our writer is too cute!!!]

[My sweet baby, don’t be afraid! You are amazing!!!]

[It looks like a key clue!]

Everyone crowded around to examine the ID card.

“Jian Zhu?”

“This ID card does not look like something the production team Photoshopped, right? Is there really such a person?”

“Does this clue point to the next step?”

Bai Qingxu lowered his head to ponder. Finally, he could not help but say, “I suggest we pause the show.”

“Why?”

Everyone’s eyes landed on Bai Qingxu again, looking at him with confusion.

“Because…” Bai Qingxu watched a certain spot in the villa quietly and said, “There is a ghost here.”

Bai Qingxu said it seriously, but the listeners burst into loud laughter.

“Little Bai, stop joking. Are we not here precisely because we know this place is haunted?”

Ruan Wennan covered his mouth to laugh at Bai Qingxu, though his gaze landed on He Yanzhou’s hand, which was resting on Bai Qingxu’s shoulder.

He was surprised that Bai Qingxu would step forward to play the fool. Logically, that was not something he should do.

“Exactly, does that really need to be emphasized?”

He Ning also shouted, his peripheral vision sweeping over the ID card in Lin Yinyou’s hand, inexplicably feeling that the name was somewhat familiar.

[What kind of nonsense is Bai Qingxu spouting now? Is he addicted to acting out useless dialogue?]

[I told you he is just trying to steal the spotlight; it is deliberate!]

[Is there something wrong with his brain? I cannot stand fools participating in a show that requires actual intelligence.]

[Vomit, he never changes.]

“Teacher Bai, what nonsense are you saying!”

Bai Qingxu’s variety show assistant finally could not hold back and hurried over to pull him away.

She was supposed to remain an invisible presence, but Bai Qingxu’s various actions were already beyond control.

Heaven knows the agony she felt when the director screamed into her earpiece just moments ago.

Seeing that everyone was laughing and not taking his words seriously, Bai Qingxu subconsciously looked at He Yanzhou’s reaction.

To his surprise, He Yanzhou was completely different from the others. He looked at him with a composed expression, clearly indicating that he agreed with what he said and was listening very seriously.

Bai Qingxu was stunned. In the moments when he appeared to be acting superstitious or crazy, this was the first time someone actually believed him.

“I am being serious,” Bai Qingxu said to the assistant.

He did not want to cause trouble, but he had already discovered something wrong.

If this was not handled correctly, everyone would be wiped out.

Bai Qingxu scanned everyone around him and pursed his lips.

“I am also being serious. If you keep disrupting the production team’s plan like this, you will be forced to leave the show.”

The assistant argued with Bai Qingxu firmly.

Bai Qingxu sighed. There was no other way.

If he were forced off the show, this entire trip would have been for nothing, his pay would be deducted entirely, and he might even have to pay breach of contract penalties.

If everyone wanted to court death, he had no way to stop them.

“Fine.”

Seeing that Bai Qingxu stopped making a fuss, everyone went back to focusing on the puzzle.

Only He Yanzhou remained standing by Bai Qingxu’s side.

“You should not have said it. You should have just left.”

“You believe me?”

“Whether I believe you or not is useless. Others will not believe you. As long as they do not believe you, whatever you say is considered a lie.”

Hearing He Yanzhou’s advice, Bai Qingxu could not help but look up at him, hoping to catch a glimpse of some emotion.

However, there was nothing.

He Yanzhou’s emotions were changeable; perhaps that was the talent of an actor, but most of the time, he was as calm as stagnant water.

“Thank you. Unfortunately, I am still waiting for this job to make a living, so I cannot leave.”

Bai Qingxu gave a gentle smile, nodded slightly, and expressed his gratitude.

He Yanzhou did not speak again, but his hand remained rested on Bai Qingxu’s shoulder.

“I know! Do we have to shout the name on this ID card three times to trigger the next level?”

Ruan Wennan thought of the ghost stories he usually read and came up with an idea.

“Are you calling a soul back from the dead?” Meng Ze found Ruan Wennan’s suggestion laughable.

Seeing that his idea was rejected, Ruan Wennan’s expression turned ugly, and he remained silent.

“I… think it is feasible. We have been stuck here… for too long.” Lin Yinyou was a screenwriter, and he had heard of such things as well.

“Oh, why so much nonsense? Why not just try it and see?”

He Ning lost patience and began to shout.

“Jian Zhu! Jian Zhu! Jian Zhu!”

Once the three calls were finished, everyone held their breath, watching their surroundings to see if there would be any reaction.

Bang!

The lantern in Bai Qingxu’s hand went out, and the entire villa was plunged into darkness once again.

Suddenly, someone in the crowd began to move, and something was thrown out, emitting a whistling sound as it cut through the air.

“Ahhhhhhh!”

He Ning’s scream reached everyone’s ears, causing their hearts to skip a beat.

Thud!

A loud noise exploded in their midst. Something had fallen down.