"Who is it?" The student next to him blinked, "Senior, why do you look so pale? Is it a scam?"
It's a scam … a scam!
When Zhang Linhua thought of this, he was filled with rage. He sneered, "He's just an idiot, don't bother about him.
Let's see which dormitories are still available. "
"No." The student thought for a moment, "There are still some near the old ancestral hall, but that place …"
"That's it." Zhang Linhua heaved a sigh of relief, "You have to obey the arrangements. Why are you so picky?"
The student paused, looked around, and then whispered, "Senior … that place … isn't very clean …"
"The students have all moved out. Even the dormitory manager doesn't like to stay.
I think you know this guy, why don't we … "
"Who knows?
You know him just by meeting him?
Does that mean I know the entire world? "Zhang Linhua glared at the student," Where did all these superstitions come from?
The old ancestral hall is sealed off, and the female dormitory isn't too far away either. Why aren't there any problems?
You're being paranoid. Hurry up and get it done! "
"Alright." The student left without another word.
It was already 4.30 p.m. by the time Qin Ye left the finance department after paying the necessary fees.
As soon as he stepped out of the door, he received a text message.
It was Zhang Linhua's number. Room 409 of the fifth dormitory building. The two of them were in the same dormitory.
"Let's go!" Wang Chenghao couldn't wait any longer. He had already bought the bedding and other necessities on his way here.
He pulled Qin Ye towards the dormitory.
It was just after school, and the sports field was already filled with energetic university students. The cheers of basketball players could be heard everywhere.
The canteen next to them was bustling with activity.
The scenery of the campus was indeed beautiful. After passing through several tree-lined roads, a large lake was right in front of them. Lotus blossoms swayed gently on the surface of the lake.
A stone arch bridge spanned across the lake.
Under the green willows by the lake, pairs of intimate male and female students lowered their heads and rubbed against each other, giggling softly like the fluttering of orioles.
Occasionally, a few men and women could be seen sitting alone on an exquisite bench, plugging in their headphones and enjoying the tranquility of life.
Qin Ye glanced at them enviously, before retracting his gaze with a smile.
"It's no wonder everyone is working so hard to get into university … It's like heaven and hell compared to our high school." Wang Chenghao exclaimed excitedly, "It's so lively!
Unlike our school, there are only exams and exams! "
"That's right … vitality …" Qin Ye ran his fingers through his hair, "This is also one of the reasons why I like university."
After asking a few classmates and walking through the brand-new dormitory buildings, they finally arrived at their own dormitory thirty minutes later.
Both of them were speechless.
This was the outskirts of the city.
This dormitory was already at the edge of the university campus, and behind it was a chain of mountains.
It was unknown how many years the entire building had been built, but the paint on the walls was peeling off.
It looked mottled. The only commendable thing about it was that it was densely packed with creepers, which made the fourth floor look green.
To be honest, it wasn't exactly shabby.
It could even be said to have a unique flavor, but compared to the tall and new dormitory buildings in front, the gap was not small.
"The distance to the cafeteria, library, and teaching building is less than half an hour without riding a bike."
Qin Ye glanced downstairs at the densely packed public bicycles, "They're really not giving me any face at all … Is it really that hard to call me godfather?"
Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan couldn't be bothered with Zhang Linhua's intentions.
With that, he picked up his things and walked towards the dormitory.
"Freshmen?" The gatekeeper was an old man who was munching on melon seeds and looking at his computer.
Qin Ye glanced at the screen, only to discover that the show on the computer was actually Lovers of the Dolphin Bay …
He had already watched dozens of episodes of the show.
This was probably what this old man was referring to when he talked about youthful madness.
It wasn't the start of school season, and there was no one to help him carry his things. It was already tiring enough to keep all his things here.
The two of them wiped off their sweat and nodded. The old man sized them up, before suddenly lowering his voice, "You've been messed with, haven't you?"
Without missing a beat, he lowered his voice even further, "Little students, don't blame me for not reminding you.
Move out as soon as you can.
This place … isn't very clean. "
Wang Chenghao's back immediately straightened up, and he gulped nervously.
Qin Ye smiled, "Sir, what's going on? Nobody told us."
"Of course not.
The students are assigned to the dormitories, aren't they?
Who would talk about such things for no reason?
This is the reputation of the university. "
The old man glanced around and took a deep breath with some lingering fear in his heart, "I'm on night duty today, and I'll have to change quarters tomorrow as well.
I can't stay here any longer. "
Almost as though he had just recalled something, he heaved a long sigh, picked up his thermos flask and gulped down a mouthful of water, "Ever since a few months ago, I've heard the sound of gongs and drums every night!"
His body trembled slightly, "There hasn't been a single night that I've dared to open the door. Do you know … every night at midnight, someone would go up and beat the gongs and drums, and then come back down?
But … the doors here are always locked at midnight!
I've never heard the sound of the door opening. "
"It's almost as though … after midnight, there would always be someone … standing at the door until dawn!"
With trembling hands, he pulled out a cigarette and took a deep puff, "Every morning, I wouldn't dare to open the door unless the rooster crowed.
But every night … I'd see four pairs of wet footprints here!
I've reported it, but nobody cares!
Because nothing has ever happened! "
"I'm not the only one who can hear it … the entire building can hear it!
Nobody opens the door, but someone comes in.
Someone goes out, leaving behind footprints, but nobody opens the door!
For the past few months, this building used to be filled with students, but now, the only ones left are those who simply can't move out!
Little student, listen to my advice - move out as soon as you can!
This place … is truly unclean! "
As he spoke, his teeth began to chatter, and the cigarette butt in his mouth trembled slightly.
Qin Ye nodded, "Thank you, sir. We'll move out as soon as we're free."
"Hey, I'm not kidding!
This isn't a ghost story!
You'll find out tonight!
That's right, don't open the door at night! "As soon as they made their way up the stairs, the old man yelled at them from behind.
"Brother Qin …" Wang Chenghao couldn't help but draw closer, "Is there … really something wrong with this place?"
The building was old, and the lights in the building were all dim yellow. Coupled with the mottled walls, it felt somewhat eerie even in broad daylight.
"There is." Qin Ye responded lazily, "If this were to happen every night, it would be strange if the students weren't scared out of their wits.
And yet, there are still people who dare to live here.
So … what kind of people do you think live here? "
Wang Chenghao's face turned somewhat ashen, "Dead … dead people?"
Qin Ye leaned closer and whispered into his ear, "No … they're living corpses."
In the dead silence of the corridor, Wang Chenghao stared at Qin Ye as though he were a block of wood. After a long time, he finally gulped nervously.
He had been so frightened that his mind had gone blank.
"Pfft … Hahaha!"
Just then, a burst of laughter came from upstairs. A university student poked his head out from a gap in the stairwell and laughed heartily, "I'm dying of laughter … Hahaha!
I can't take it anymore. Brother, have you been frightened by this old man as well?
Pfft, hahahaha!
Old Man Liu tells this story every single day!
He tells it to every freshman he sees. Back then, I was so frightened by him that I didn't even dare to go to the toilet! "
"Kaka!!"
Old Man Liu's laughter echoed from downstairs, and he even slammed the table, "I can't take it anymore … I'm dying of laughter. It's been a long time since I've scared someone like this. I really can't take it anymore …"
Bloody hell!
Wang Chenghao's face turned as red as a monkey's buttocks. Do university dormitories even have such a thing going on?
Are city dwellers really that good at having fun?
It was simply … so shameful that he couldn't control himself …
"You know."
He stared bitterly at Qin Ye, who was still laughing so hard that he was leaning against the wall and panting heavily, "Bloody hell … you're not a good friend at all!"
"Alright!"
Qin Ye wiped off the tears of laughter and patted Old Man Liu on the shoulder, "How can there be so many demons and ghosts around? It's almost six o 'clock. We can't go out after the announcement. We haven't even eaten yet."
However, as soon as they entered the dormitory, both of them fell silent.
This was a dormitory room for six people.
Apart from them, there were already three other people in the room. One of the beds was filled with luggage.
However … the curtains of the entire room were tightly drawn. The curtains were made of some unknown material, and the only source of sunlight that could penetrate the room was darkness.
On the bed, there were three people lying neatly on it.
All of them were covered with a snow-white blanket, and all of them were in the same position.
Gulp … Wang Chenghao couldn't help but gulp nervously. For some reason, he couldn't help but recall Qin Ye's words about zombies.
Rays of sunlight shone into the room, and he could even see the fine dust particles drifting about in the air.
It should have been warm and bright, yet the dormitory room was completely dark and gloomy, almost as though they were in a cold and tranquil morgue.
"Third Bro … is that Third Bro?"
Just then, a voice called out from one of the beds, "You … you've finally gone to buy food?"
"Don't talk so much … I'm still lying here … Shit … I'm so hungry … I can't even move …"
Another voice called out from the other bed, almost as feeble as a mosquito, "Talk less … talk less, and you won't feel hungry anymore … Who opened the door?
Can you turn it off?
It's freezing … "
Wang Chenghao had never seen such a strange dormitory room before, and he was completely dumbfounded.
Qin Ye turned a blind eye to it and switched on the lights.
At once, three cries of starvation echoed throughout the dormitory room.
"The night of the full moon has disrupted the vitality of my core!
I'm about to reveal my true form! "" Which dormitory mate are you from?
Have mercy … I haven't had a wink of sleep the entire day, can't you give me a chance to sleep until I die? "
"Please, Dad, let me live. I'll set up a memorial tablet for you tomorrow. Please turn off the lights!"
Wang Chenghao's yearning for a wonderful university life, as well as the passion he had for his roommates, were instantly reduced to the freezing point.
"Tongyi or Kang Shifu, which one do you want?" Qin Ye asked placidly.
"Bloody hell!
Braised beef! "" Laotan pickled cabbage!
Dad!
I thank all eight generations of your ancestors! "" Fresh prawns and fish plates … I'll never forget you even if I become a ghost! "
"Ah … I think I forgot to bring it."
Qin Ye fished out a stack of paper money and fanned himself, "Heaven and Earth Bank, one billion in denomination. Do you want it?"
"Since you can't cross the Naraka Bridge, why don't you just get off?
Why do you have to stay here and be an eyesore? "
The smile on Wang Chenghao's face instantly froze.
Then, he turned around mechanically and stared blankly at Qin Ye with tears in his eyes.
You can't play with me like this … You can't bully an honest man like me …
"What are you looking at?" Qin Ye pointed to the bed, "Earthbound spirits, really. I'm not teasing you.
Burn some paper money and get it over with. It's clean. "
Brother … Dear brother … do you have some kind of misunderstanding about the word 'clean' …