Chapter 75 Embracing Both

In the darkness, Xia Wanqing could still feel his scorching gaze.

Her cheeks flushed even redder.

She subconsciously glared at him.

Although she couldn't see clearly in the darkness, the reproach in her tone grew stronger:

"What are you looking at!"

"Hurry up and find the clues, then go find my sister,"

"Don't keep her waiting. If she gets suspicious, I won't let you off!"

"Alright, alright, I'll look for clues right away."

Lin Chen quickly composed himself and pretended to bend down to search the floor.

His peripheral vision, however, remained fixed on Xia Wanqing.

He was calculating his next move in his mind.

By creating a few more scares later, he could take the opportunity to get close to Xia Wanrou,

and also test Xia Wanqing's reaction; perhaps he could even get closer to her too.

Xia Wanqing also forced herself to calm down.

Suppressing the palpitations and shyness in her heart, she bent down to search for clues.

Yet, her mind was filled with the image of that kiss just now.

Lin Chen's warm lips, his overbearing yet gentle movements.

And that tingling sensation, playing over and over in her mind.

It left her restless, and she no longer had the heart to look for clues.

Just then, a shrill roar suddenly echoed through the secret room.

Accompanied by heavy footsteps, it drew closer and closer.

The flickering lights cast eerie shadows on the surrounding walls,

instantly pushing the atmosphere to the extreme.

"Ah...!"

Xia Wanrou's scream came again,

even louder than before,

filled with intense fear.

"Lin Chen! Wanqing!"

"Save me!"

"The NPC is coming!"

Lin Chen was delighted; the opportunity had arrived!

He immediately stood up straight and shouted to Xia Wanqing:

"Wanqing, hurry, let's go save Wanrou!"

As he spoke, he rushed toward the direction of Xia Wanrou.

While running, he deliberately bumped into Xia Wanqing's shoulder.

Feeling her soft touch, he felt incredibly satisfied.

Xia Wanqing stumbled from his bump, her cheeks flushing red.

She quickly followed, not forgetting to chide him:

"Lin Chen, what are you doing!"

"Slow down!"

When the two of them rushed to Xia Wanrou's side,

they saw Xia Wanrou curled up in the corner, clutching her knees tightly,

trembling all over, her face as pale as paper,

with tears about to fall.

Not far away, an NPC wearing white clothes and a ghost mask

was approaching her step by step, holding a rusty kitchen knife in hand.

Making a "clanging" sound.

"Wanrou, don't be afraid, I'm here!"

Lin Chen immediately rushed over and pulled Xia Wanrou into his arms.

He held her tightly, his palms gently stroking from her back to her front,

taking the opportunity to take advantage, his tone gentle and full of concern,

"With me here, I won't let the NPC hurt you."

Xia Wanrou threw herself into his arms and burst into tears.

She hugged his waist tightly, her voice choked with sobs:

"Lin Chen, I'm so scared,"

"He's so scary, I thought I was going to get hurt."

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it's okay now."

Lin Chen lowered his head and kissed her on the cheek,

taking the chance to comfort her, while his peripheral vision turned to Xia Wanqing beside him.

He saw her standing to the side, her face still pale,

her hands clenched tightly into fists, her eyes filled with fear,

yet she was still holding on, refusing to come closer.

Lin Chen's heart stirred, and he waved at Xia Wanqing,

his tone teasing:

"Wanqing, don't be afraid either. Come here, I'll protect you too,"

"If the three of us huddle together, we won't be afraid anymore."

Xia Wanqing frowned, subconsciously wanting to refuse,

but looking at the approaching NPC,

and the eerie sound effects around them, the fear in her heart grew stronger.

Her legs began to tremble slightly, and she could barely stand steady.

She bit her lip and finally couldn't hold back.

She slowly leaned toward Lin Chen's side.

She cautiously grabbed Lin Chen's arm, her fingertips trembling slightly.

Lin Chen felt the soft touch on his arm and felt incredibly satisfied.

He hadn't expected Xia Wanqing to have such a timid moment,

and she even took the initiative to grab him; this was simply an opportunity delivered to his doorstep.

He deliberately leaned closer to Xia Wanqing, his arm gently brushing against her shoulder,

his tone slightly ambiguous:

"See, aren't you less afraid like this?"

"With me here, I guarantee I'll protect both you sisters well."

Xia Wanqing's cheeks flushed, and she subconsciously wanted to let go,

but seeing the approaching NPC, she couldn't help but hold on tighter,

not forgetting to chide him:

"Who wants you to protect me!"

"I just think it's a little better if we lean together,"

"Don't get any wrong ideas!"

"Alright, alright, I won't get any wrong ideas,"

Lin Chen agreed with a smile, while his heart was blooming with joy.

While holding Xia Wanrou, he let Xia Wanqing hold onto his arm,

his hands also taking the opportunity to gently caress Xia Wanrou's back, arms, and even her chest,

occasionally brushing against Xia Wanqing's hand as well; he was truly a winner in life.

Just as the NPC was about to walk up to them,

Lin Chen suddenly raised his hand, holding a small glowing prop, and waved at the NPC.

This was the signal he had agreed upon with the front desk manager,

as long as he waved, the NPC would pause the scare.

The NPC immediately stopped, waved back at them,

then slowly retreated and disappeared into the darkness.

Sensing the NPC was gone, Xia Wanrou slowly stopped crying.

She looked up, her face still streaked with tears, her eyes full of reliance:

"Lin Chen, is he gone? Are we safe?"

"Yeah, he's gone, we're safe,"

Lin Chen nodded with a smile and reached out to wipe the tears from her face,

his palm deliberately brushing against her cheek a few extra times,

"See, I told you, with me here, I won't let you get hurt at all."

Xia Wanrou's cheeks flushed,

she lowered her head shyly and whispered:

"Thank you, Lin Chen."

Xia Wanqing, standing to the side, saw the two of them so close,

and an inexplicable sense of jealousy rose in her heart. She subconsciously let go of Lin Chen's arm,

frowned, and said in an impatient tone:

"Alright, alright, the NPC is gone, stop being all lovey-dovey here,"

"Hurry up and find the clues so we can get out of this secret room sooner. I don't want to stay here forever."

Lin Chen turned his head to look at Xia Wanqing and teased with a smile:

"What's wrong, Wanqing, are you jealous?"

"Are you envious seeing me treat Wanrou well?"

"Who's jealous!"

"Stop being so conceited!"

Xia Wanqing instantly bristled, her cheeks turning even redder, her tone filled with a coquettish anger,

"I just don't want to waste time. Hurry up and find the clues, or I'm leaving first!"

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Let's look for clues,"

Lin Chen smiled and toned down his teasing, but he was secretly happy inside.

Xia Wanqing's reaction was clearly jealousy,

it seems she isn't without feelings for him either.

While pretending to look for clues, he secretly observed the sisters' reactions.