Chapter 8

The female lead, Kang Xueyan, asked the male lead, Luo Haosheng, "Do you think the murderer is an outsider or one of the passengers on the bus?"

Luo Haosheng was very hesitant for a moment, unsure of what to say.

At this moment, Jiang Youlin remained silent, looking at Ye Xiang. He knew that what she was about to say was a crucial line.

"I... I... saw..." Jiang Youlin only managed to say these few words.

"Calm down..." Ye Xiang clearly felt that his lines had increased significantly compared to the first scene.

"The old beggar's words were true!"

Jiang Youlin took a few deep breaths and then stopped speaking.

Ye Xiang knew that she had really seen something, not just acting. The first script did not require her to point forward with a look of fear. She could not have predicted the content of the second script. In other words, at that moment, it was not just Jiang Youlin, but the woman playing the role of Jiang Youlin, who had indeed seen something...

Something that Ye Xiang could not see!

At this point, Luo Haosheng and Kang Xueyan returned. Luo Haosheng sighed and said, "It seems there was no loss of property. If that's the case, it might be a revenge killing, but how he was killed is a complete mystery. The only sound at the time was my scream when I woke up from a nightmare..."

According to the script, the people on the bus later split into two groups: the stay-behind group and the group going down the mountain. In other words, some people stayed in the bus, while others went down the mountain. The main characters, Luo Haosheng and Kang Xueyan, were part of the group going down the mountain. Those who stayed in the bus were all middle-aged or elderly. The group going down the mountain was much larger, while the stay-behind group had only thirteen people, all of whom were extras.

Of course, they could also use death redemption coupons to make their own decisions. The six members of the main team all decided to go down the mountain. However, Xia Yun and Du Yan, two of them, both died! Strangely, these two people disappeared mysteriously one after another from the main group. The first to disappear was Du Yan. Then, the male and female leads hurriedly searched for the two, and the other passengers also helped. However, during the search, Xia Yun also disappeared!

In the end, the bodies of the two were found together!

But how they died remained a mystery. According to the script, when they were found, both had expressions of extreme fear, clearly having seen something terrifying!

Their mysterious disappearance was chilling. If they wanted to avoid it, they could only join the stay-behind group, which might be a bit safer. However, the stay-behind group consisted of only thirteen people, all middle-aged or elderly, and could not offer much help. But if they went down the mountain together, the consequences could be unimaginable...

It was a difficult decision.

Ye Xiang had to make a quick decision. At this moment, the passengers began discussing the murderer with the male and female leads.

"If the murderer is still nearby, we can't stay here overnight!"

"Besides, someone has died here. Who would dare to sleep here!"

"Let's just hike down the mountain!"

Luo Haosheng finally said, "Then, everyone can decide for themselves. I think it might be better to go down the mountain. After all..."

He had had a nightmare, and the old beggar's words made him increasingly feel that the bus was cursed, so he decided to leave. With his decision, others also agreed.

Stay or go down the mountain?

Ye Xiang knew this was a matter of life and death! He had also checked the driver's body and found no ghost-killing weapon. Now, he had to choose between staying on the terrifying bus with the few others or going down the mountain and mysteriously disappearing and becoming a corpse.

It was a tough decision!

Staying on the bus, along with the thirteen elderly people, would make a total of about fourteen people. In the cold, empty bus...

Just thinking about it was terrifying!

There was actually a third option, which was to go down the mountain alone. But he immediately dismissed this idea, as it was too dangerous. Many characters in horror movies died because they were alone.

What should he do?

He saw the passengers around him starting to share their thoughts. Some said they were too old to walk at night and would stay on the bus. Others refused to sleep with a corpse and feared the murderer might still be nearby. The group going down the mountain quickly became the majority.

Ye Xiang thought for a long time but still had no solution.

"Alright... Since that's the case, we'll go down the mountain. You few, we'll send someone up to pick you up tomorrow," the tour guide said apologetically, "I apologize on behalf of the travel agency for this unpleasant incident."

After everyone got off the bus, Du Yan ran to Luo Haosheng, suddenly wrapping his arm around his neck and said, "Haosheng! Let's go together!"

"You... Don't do that, Du Yan..."

"Ah, we're friends, right? You're not giving me face!"

Ye Xiang immediately understood what Du Yan was thinking. If the ghost could drag him away without anyone noticing, it couldn't possibly kill the male lead too, right? However, the rules clearly stated that the main character was not invincible, and his aura might not save Du Yan. He clung tightly to Luo Haosheng's neck, pressing his body against him. This made people around them question his sexual orientation.

Luo Haosheng tried to break free, but Du Yan refused to let go. This was his only survival strategy, and he couldn't give it up. He guessed that Luo Haosheng had seen through his intentions. If Luo Haosheng insisted, he would stick to him no matter what. He absolutely could not leave his side!

"Let go of me!" Luo Haosheng was clearly angry, pushing Du Yan away forcefully and shouting, "Don't cling to me like that!"

Du Yan was pushed hard and almost fell. He knew that Luo Haosheng pointed at his face and said, "Don't get close to me. People might think we're gay!"

Then he patted himself off and quickly moved away from Du Yan, as if avoiding a plague. Clearly, if Du Yan continued to follow, he would use force.

Du Yan got up from the ground and looked at Luo Haosheng's back with a resentful gaze, clearly wanting to fight him. But in the end, he could only get back on the bus and choose to stay. He had to use a death redemption coupon to change the plot, becoming the fourteenth stay-behind person and sitting with a middle-aged man. The others naturally did not try to persuade him and decided to go down the mountain. The body was left on the bus for the time being.

Ye Xiang was now in despair. He even considered staying on the bus.

But at that moment, his hand was suddenly held by another white hand.

He looked up and saw Jiang Youlin.

"Let's go together. I'm a girl, so I might be slow. Hold my hand tightly."

After Jiang Youlin said this, Ye Xiang immediately understood!

So that's it!

Although Jiang Youlin was not the female lead, she could be considered the second female lead and was very close to the female lead, Kang Xueyan. She might even have a dramatic love triangle with the male and female leads. She was a relatively important character. Following her might help him avoid a disaster...

But he and Jiang Youlin had only met today, and they had barely spoken. They had only exchanged glances in the dark. Why was she helping him?

At that moment, Ye Xiang felt immense gratitude towards Jiang Youlin. No matter what, she was saving his life!

Du Yan quickly said, "Youlin, I can hold your hand too..."

"Stay here," Jiang Youlin said, then, holding hands with Ye Xiang, they walked off the bus.

After the main group gathered, Luo Haosheng, as the main character, naturally led the way. Ye Xiang, holding Jiang Youlin's hand tightly, followed behind. At that moment, walking with so many people, his fear diminished significantly. As for whether Du Yan could survive by staying on the bus, only heaven knew.

Ye Xiang did not know if his current choice was right or wrong. But now... he could only take one step at a time, until... the end of this horror movie!