Chapter 64 - A Cold

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

After all, they had to stay in the hotel for quite a long period of time; abstaining from the food completely was not feasible.

Puffy Skirt turned her face away. “No appetite.” qsbpHC

On the other hand, Redhead went to grab two pieces of steak, and she was speaking as she ate. “The game said we have to abide by the hotel’s rules and regulations, but what exactly are the rules we have to follow?”

There was no one who was a new player at the table. Being able to survive the “small game” in between signified that they had their own tricks of trade.

The Redhead raised a question that made the other two players sink into thoughtfulness.

The Besuited Man swirled the red wine glass in his hand, “The first rule, you can’t lose the bronze plaque given by the hotel.” qo8EU5

Prior to this, the lady at the front desk had purposefully emphasised that the hotel would ask for compensation should the bronze plaque be lost.

No one could be certain as to whether the “compensation” would require them to pay with their lives.

Puffy Skirt smiled sweetly and pointed out meaningfully: “Everyone should keep it properly oh

He slept until daylight arrived, he encountered nothing.

Redhead said: “When I was sleeping, I smelled something burning.” She pushed open her room door and pointed at the wall they were facing and there was a scorched human outline like they had been pasted against the wall as they were burning to death, “And there was this.” p1XxhV

Puffy Skirt continued: “My room shook for an entire night and a lot of objects fell down.” Her room was already in disorder and there was no place for her to rest her feet at all.

Besuited Man said: “Last night, vehicle lights and horns sounded from my window and the people in the car were shouting my name.”

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The most terrifying thing was that they were staying on the 14th floor.

Zhou Wenyan: “Our room had snow.” NWiIxA

After listening to everyone’s recollection, the Redhead asked: “When you were in the minigame, what was the setting that took place? I had to flee from a fire.”

Puffy Skirt: “Earthquake.”

Besuited Man: “Car accident.”

Zhou Wenyan said: “Aviation accident, we crashed into a snow-capped mountain.” gG614H

Which meant that everything corresponded.

A scorched corpse and smoke appeared in Redhead’s room, Puffy Skirt experienced tremors for the entire night, and a car materialised for the Besuited Man.

Was this explicitly hinting that even if they escaped once, they might die a second time because of the same causes?

Thinking about this point, Redhead shivered: “What should we do now?” rY1Swc

No one said a word.

Instead, it was Shen Dongqing who raised his hand energetically. “Let’s eat breakfast first, I’m hungry.”

The other players exchanged gazes. Considering how they could not think of any better ideas, they could only get some breakfast first.

* * * XZ2iAF

After one night.

The fallen crystal chandelier from yesterday had been cleaned up and removed, a new one hanging from the ceiling. Similarly, the broken floor tiles were reverted to its original appearance and not a single bloodstain could be seen.

Wearing a smile, the attendant walked forward to inquire: “Dear guests, did you sleep well last night?”

Redhead tried to test him by saying: “I’m not very used to the bedding, are we allowed to change rooms?” PRBFag

“That is not allowed oh.” The attendant’s smile became a little fainter, carrying a whiff of dark sincerity, “Once you’ve occupied it, you can’t back out.”

It was as if they were not choosing a room but a burial ground.

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Redhead forced a smile on her visage, “Sure, alright……”

After confirming the fact that they could not switch rooms, she followed the people before her and walked into the dining room. zNrgx0

They had no choice to say this but, no matter how strange the hotel was, the hotel’s chefs had commendable craftsmanship.

They provided a variety of dishes, all of them were colourful and fragrant; just for breakfast alone, they had over a dozen of dishes displayed on the food counters and it had everything from western to eastern cuisines.

Probably because he had caught a cold, Shen Dongqing was somewhat weak and weary but that did not deter him from willing his illness-ridden body to persist and he clipped up quite a few items onto his plate to eat.

Zhou Wenyan sat down with a coffee cup in hand as he said: “Do you have the appetite?” mUgiW5

Shen Dongqing picked up a fried dumpling, dipped it in vinegar and sent it into his mouth. Upon hearing Zhou Wenyan’s question, he blanked out for a moment before he returned a question in a matter-of-factly tone. “Why wouldn’t I have the appetite?”

For the most part, people with colds would not have any appetite but it was evident that he could not apply the normal person template where his Xiao Dongqing was concerned.

Zhou Wenyan shifted the topic, “…… I’ll get some medicine for you later.”

Shen Dongqing bopped his head before he lowered his head again to eat his breakfast in earnest. FQ64Xm

Zhou Wenyan raised his hand to beckon the attendant.

Bending his waist, the attendant asked: “Guest, do you have any requests?”

Zhou Wenyan: “Do you have any cold medicine?”

The attendant said smilingly, “Yes, but we require the guests to retrieve some on their own elsewhere.” dhB7qz

Zhou Wenyan turned his head back and saw that Shen Dongqing still had his head buried in the food and he looked like he hadn’t eaten his fill yet. Hence, he told him: “Wait for me here, I’ll be back soon.”

A custard bun was still contained in Shen Dongqing’s mouth and he could not speak. In lieu of speaking, he nodded his head to express that he heard him.

Thus, Zhou Wenyan walked out with the attendant and he had yet to return even when Shen Dongqing was done with his food.

Meanwhile, the other players, having eaten their breakfasts, decided to explore the hotel as a group, leaving Shen Dongqing alone in the dining hall. xTKiPq

Shen Dongqing was not anxious either, and he drank his milk slowly.

When he was halfway through his beverage, a female attendant walked over to him: “Hello there, may I ask if you are the guest with a cold?”

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Shen Dongqing stilled briefly before he reacted. “It’s me.”

The female attendant smiled, saying: “Can you follow me please, our doctor has to diagnose your illness before he can give a prescription, and there is another person waiting for you there.” aQ2fGN

Shen Dongqing had never received a check-up before, and he did not know what kind of procedures there were. However, the words of the female attendant sounded logical to him so he did not think too much about it before he followed her.

As Shen Dongqing trailed after the female attendant, he could only see her side profile and the blonde hair that she had combed up meticulously.

And when he leaned closer, he could feel the chilliness she emanated.

Shen Dongqing stared at the female attendant for a long while. kdF72W

This person…… looked a little familiar but he could not remember where he had seen her.

After one night.

The fallen crystal chandelier from yesterday had been cleaned up and removed, a new one hanging from the ceiling. Similarly, the broken floor tiles were reverted to its original appearance and not a single bloodstain could be seen.

Wearing a smile, the attendant walked forward to inquire: “Dear guests, did you sleep well last night?”

Redhead tried to test him by saying: “I’m not very used to the bedding, are we allowed to change rooms?” PRBFag

“That is not allowed oh.” The attendant’s smile became a little fainter, carrying a whiff of dark sincerity, “Once you’ve occupied it, you can’t back out.”

It was as if they were not choosing a room but a burial ground.

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Redhead forced a smile on her visage, “Sure, alright……”

After confirming the fact that they could not switch rooms, she followed the people before her and walked into the dining room. zNrgx0

They had no choice to say this but, no matter how strange the hotel was, the hotel’s chefs had commendable craftsmanship.

They provided a variety of dishes, all of them were colourful and fragrant; just for breakfast alone, they had over a dozen of dishes displayed on the food counters and it had everything from western to eastern cuisines.

Probably because he had caught a cold, Shen Dongqing was somewhat weak and weary but that did not deter him from willing his illness-ridden body to persist and he clipped up quite a few items onto his plate to eat.

Zhou Wenyan sat down with a coffee cup in hand as he said: “Do you have the appetite?” mUgiW5

Shen Dongqing picked up a fried dumpling, dipped it in vinegar and sent it into his mouth. Upon hearing Zhou Wenyan’s question, he blanked out for a moment before he returned a question in a matter-of-factly tone. “Why wouldn’t I have the appetite?”

For the most part, people with colds would not have any appetite but it was evident that he could not apply the normal person template where his Xiao Dongqing was concerned.

Zhou Wenyan shifted the topic, “…… I’ll get some medicine for you later.”

Shen Dongqing bopped his head before he lowered his head again to eat his breakfast in earnest. FQ64Xm

Zhou Wenyan raised his hand to beckon the attendant.

Bending his waist, the attendant asked: “Guest, do you have any requests?”

Zhou Wenyan: “Do you have any cold medicine?”

The attendant said smilingly, “Yes, but we require the guests to retrieve some on their own elsewhere.” dhB7qz

Zhou Wenyan turned his head back and saw that Shen Dongqing still had his head buried in the food and he looked like he hadn’t eaten his fill yet. Hence, he told him: “Wait for me here, I’ll be back soon.”

A custard bun was still contained in Shen Dongqing’s mouth and he could not speak. In lieu of speaking, he nodded his head to express that he heard him.

Thus, Zhou Wenyan walked out with the attendant and he had yet to return even when Shen Dongqing was done with his food.

Meanwhile, the other players, having eaten their breakfasts, decided to explore the hotel as a group, leaving Shen Dongqing alone in the dining hall. xTKiPq

Shen Dongqing was not anxious either, and he drank his milk slowly.

When he was halfway through his beverage, a female attendant walked over to him: “Hello there, may I ask if you are the guest with a cold?”

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Shen Dongqing stilled briefly before he reacted. “It’s me.”

The female attendant smiled, saying: “Can you follow me please, our doctor has to diagnose your illness before he can give a prescription, and there is another person waiting for you there.” aQ2fGN

Shen Dongqing had never received a check-up before, and he did not know what kind of procedures there were. However, the words of the female attendant sounded logical to him so he did not think too much about it before he followed her.

As Shen Dongqing trailed after the female attendant, he could only see her side profile and the blonde hair that she had combed up meticulously.

And when he leaned closer, he could feel the chilliness she emanated.

Shen Dongqing stared at the female attendant for a long while. kdF72W

This person…… looked a little familiar but he could not remember where he had seen her.