Chapter 967: A Good Opportunity for Close-Range Contact

Cai Xiaotang did not stop her feet, charging headlong into that building that looked very "mysterious."

Immediately upon entering the door, she saw several young people in the room look over at once.

They were all wearing uniform black T-shirt outfits, and even the indoor environment was like the sign at the entrance, somewhat dim, with some photos of unclear meaning in black and gray tones hanging on the walls; the atmosphere was inexplicably somewhat... eerie.

What exactly is done here?

"Hello, is it for two?"

Just as Cai Xiaotang was pondering this, she saw the person in the very center of the counter, who looked like the store manager, ask.

She was just about to speak when she saw out of the corner of her eye that Li Xiao had already walked over and replied, "Yes."

No sooner had the words fallen—

The other party immediately pulled out a few flyers and introduced them enthusiastically: "If it's for two, we also have some good two-person themes here, and the difficulty is moderate..."

"Themes?"

Cai Xiaotang was stunned upon hearing this, finally reacting to what was going on; she hurriedly walked over quickly, and then, upon seeing the content on the flyer clearly, she finally realized with a start.

So this place was actually a place to play escape rooms!!!

Li Xiao would actually bring her here to play this?

Cai Xiaotang was just feeling surprised when she heard the shop owner introduce again: "But I need to remind the two of you, our place is a pure horror-themed escape room; the two of you can choose carefully according to the level of horror..."

"Uh..."

Cai Xiaotang looked at the strange and peculiar patterns printed on the flyer and the dim environment, hesitating for a second.

Although she wasn't afraid of horror movies...

But an escape room was completely different!

Horror movies are all on a screen, but being in that kind of gloomy environment, added to the terrifying music, and having to rack one's brains to solve some mechanisms...

Who knows, something scary might suddenly appear.

And it just so happens that all the themes here have horror elements!

Li Xiao, this guy, is doing this on purpose, right!

Cai Xiaotang's eyes scanned back and forth over the several themes on the flyer, unable to make up her mind, and finally, she couldn't help but shoot a look of annoyance at Li Xiao beside her.

Immediately after, she heard him suddenly ask: "Can't pick one? You wouldn't happen to be... scared, would you?"

Cai Xiaotang was hit right on the mark by what he said and was instantly choked up.

Then, before she could even answer, she heard him continue: "You aren't even afraid of watching horror movies; this kind of thing must be child's play for you."

"Yes!"

Cai Xiaotang, as expected, still couldn't help but "take the bait," and as she spoke, she reached out and pointed directly at a theme marked with a five-star horror index!

"Just this one!"

"Wow~ This young lady is so brave! It's very rare for couples who come to our place to choose one this scary."

A staff member on the side chimed in, smiling as they looked at the two.

After all, "couple horror themes" are meant to give couples who are still in the ambiguous stage or the honeymoon phase a chance for "close-range" contact.

The scarier it is, wouldn't there be more chances for "contact"?

"Are you sure you want to choose this one?"

Li Xiao lowered his eyes to glance at the photo of the room on the flyer, which was pitch black and covered in bloody handprints, and confirmed once more.

"Yes! Just this one!"

Cai Xiaotang was afraid of being looked down upon by him, so she repeated it again without hesitation.

Immediately after, she heard the staff member say again: "If you choose this theme, we have some Easter eggs inside; the two of you, please come with me to store your things first."

"Okay..."

Cai Xiaotang answered subconsciously.

Thinking of the "Easter eggs" he mentioned just now, she felt a bit uneasy for a moment.

Soon, the two of them stored all their personal belongings in the lockers.

And each of them received a walkie-talkie and a mini flashlight.

Then they were led to the door of a room on the second floor.

The staff member briefly explained the plot, then opened the door and signaled that the two could go in.

In order not to "show weakness," Cai Xiaotang took the initiative to walk in first.

Immediately after, she heard a light sound of footsteps behind her.

The next second—

Everything before her eyes suddenly plunged into darkness!

The room door was shut tight behind them, and eerie music also suddenly started playing!

The hair all over Cai Xiaotang's body stood on end in an instant!

Yet she didn't make a single sound, just stood in place with her body somewhat stiff.

Following that—

With a "snap"!

A few dim red lights lit up on the wall.

Only then did she hurriedly look around at the surrounding environment, and after just one glance, she quickly withdrew her gaze.

She saw that the entire room was not very large.

It had been deliberately made to look somewhat dilapidated.

There were even spider webs hanging in the corners of the walls.

The most prominent position was occupied by a dilapidated idol, which appeared exceptionally eerie under the dim light.

Cai Xiaotang's palms could not help but start to break out in a cold sweat.

Damn it!

Isn't this scene set up a bit too hellish?

Right now, she felt just like the protagonist of a horror movie!

Just as Cai Xiaotang was thinking this—

"Scared silly?"

A familiar voice suddenly rang out by her ear, vaguely carrying a hint of concern.

"You're the one who's scared silly!"

She retorted almost on instinct, and as she spoke, she began to walk around the room casually.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Li Xiao following by her side.

"Why are you sticking to me? Go find a way to get out."

As Cai Xiaotang said this, she looked around everywhere for any mechanisms.

Immediately after, she heard someone say as a matter of course: "No, I'm scared."

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

Scared?

How come she couldn't hear where he was scared?

With that leisurely tone, she would have believed him if he said he was here for a stroll!

Cai Xiaotang muttered to herself in her heart, but her nervous mood seemed to have lessened somewhat because of his words.

She didn't speak again, but instead began to check the several cabinets placed against the wall one by one.

Until she pulled open one of the drawers.

She saw a small locked wooden box placed inside.

"Found it!"

Cai Xiaotang's tone suddenly became somewhat excited.

She immediately began to observe it carefully, but after only a few seconds, she frowned slightly again.

"A three-digit code... it seems finding just this one box isn't enough."

"There should be other clues."

Li Xiao said, immediately lowering his head to rummage through other parts of the cabinet.

Cai Xiaotang also hurriedly pulled open another drawer at random.

It was completely empty inside.

But just as she was about to close it, a glimmer of light caught the corner of her eye from inside the drawer.

She widened her eyes abruptly and hurriedly crouched down, bringing her line of sight level with the drawer.

Sure enough, she saw a button emitting a dim glow at the very back!

Without a moment's hesitation, she pressed it directly!

The next second—

The partition of the drawer actually began to move slowly, pulling open bit by bit!

Cai Xiaotang was instantly a little excited and couldn't help but feel a little smug.

Hmph!

Good thing she had sharp eyes!

Otherwise, waiting for that guy Li Xiao, who knows how long it would have taken...

Just as Cai Xiaotang was thinking this, watching the partition open wider and wider, and just as she was about to take a closer look at what was inside, suddenly—

"Ah!!!"

She suddenly let out a scream and jumped away from the side of the drawer!!