Chapter 60: The Annoying Couple
“Not good, I’m going to the restroom.” Before the words had fully left his mouth, Zhang Bo had already swiftly slipped into the restroom.
“Bang!” The restroom door slammed shut with a deafening noise.
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Seizing the moment while Zhang Bo was away, Xiao Xiao sat down beside Zhuge Yun and pondered briefly on how to begin the conversation.
He had once considered investigating the situation among the girls’ dormitory himself. After all, he was somewhat familiar with Luo Xiaoluan’s dorm; the two dormitories had even shared several meals together before. As for Wang Lin, however, he had no connection whatsoever and was completely unfamiliar.
Yet, aside from group dormitory activities, Xiao Xiao had little private interaction with the girls in Luo Xiaoluan’s dorm. Dropping by unannounced to ask questions felt awkward and likely to be misunderstood as having ill intentions.
Fortunately, Xiao Xiao quickly thought of Zhuge Yun, who was the most well-liked person in their dorm.
It seemed Zhuge Yun had a good relationship with several girls in Luo Xiaoluan’s dorm, and the leader often got updates about Luo Xiaoluan through him.
Thus, he decided it was best to start by talking with Zhuge Yun—perhaps he could uncover something useful.
This way, he wouldn’t have to make a special trip to the girls’ dorm to ask around, nor risk being perceived as some kind of creep by abruptly questioning the girls.
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“Second Brother, I just saw Luo Xiaoluan and Wang Lin downstairs.”
“Really?!” Zhuge Yun lifted his head from his lunchbox, giving Xiao Xiao an exaggerated look of shock. “Good thing the leader didn’t come down, or that would have been quite a shock.”
“Have Zhang Jiajia and the others noticed anything strange about Luo Xiaoluan recently?” Xiao Xiao didn’t waste time; who knew how long the leader would be in the restroom? It was safer to get straight to the point.
“Strange? What do you mean?” Zhuge Yun paused eating, looking puzzled.
“I saw them today, and for some reason, they seemed… off.”
“I see.” Zhuge Yun didn’t doubt him and frowned as he carefully recalled what Zhang Jiajia and the others had said. “If anything, it’s what I told you before—that Luo Xiaoluan has been acting a little strange, almost like she’s lost in her own world.”
“And Luo Xiaoluan and Wang Lin are way too clingy.”
“Even the closest couples need some personal space and time for friends.”
“But ever since they got back together, Luo Xiaoluan moved out and started living with Wang Lin within days. Since then, they’ve been inseparable—never once having a meal with Zhang Jiajia and the others. Sometimes, even when they pass by each other on the street, it’s like Luo Xiaoluan doesn’t even notice them.”
“Even when Zhang Jiajia calls her, it’s as if she can’t hear. Luo Xiaoluan’s eyes only see Wang Lin.”
“They spend every minute of the day together—literally attached at the hip, like conjoined twins.”
At this, Xiao Xiao suddenly remembered the cold, ominous iron chain that bound Luo Xiaoluan and Wang Lin tightly together, emanating a chilling black aura.
“No matter how you look at it, this is way too extreme. Zhang Jiajia and the others are really worried—they think Luo Xiaoluan might be possessed.”
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“But now, Luo Xiaoluan hardly returns to the dorm, and she sits with Wang Lin in class. Even if Zhang Jiajia and the others try to stop her on the road, Luo Xiaoluan just ignores them completely.”
“Besides, they find Wang Lin strange too.”
“It’s like Wang Lin has changed into someone they don’t recognize.”
“But since they never really knew Wang Lin well to begin with, it’s mostly just their feeling. They think it’s odd but haven’t dwelled on it.”
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“Oh, and one more thing.”
“Zhang Jiajia and the others said that when Luo Xiaoluan first broke up, she was devastated. But then, for some unknown reason, a few days later, she suddenly became cheerful. She’d laugh to herself for no apparent reason and often seemed tense, as if extremely nervous. When they asked her why, she wouldn’t say anything. Basically, Luo Xiaoluan’s been acting very twitchy.”
“A few days after that, she reconciled with Wang Lin.”
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That day, Zhuge Yun’s words revealed much to Xiao Xiao.
His vague thoughts began to form clearer outlines.
Based on the information so far, the one most likely to be in trouble was Luo Xiaoluan.
As for Wang Lin, the thick sinister aura around him didn’t seem to be just from being with Luo Xiaoluan.
Could this couple be so in sync that they even happened to encounter a monster together—a truly rare coincidence?
Or was the monster they encountered something unusual?
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The weather was growing colder. Even with Xiao Xiao’s enhanced physique, he shivered instinctively.
He tightened the scarf around his neck and slipped his hands into the pockets of his coat.
At that moment, he was in the school’s parking garage. Luo Xiaoluan had class today, and Wang Lin had driven her to school and, as expected, was accompanying her to class.
If Xiao Xiao hadn’t clearly seen the monster aura on them, they really would have appeared as a model couple.
The classroom was crowded, and the teaching building busy with people coming and going—not a good place for conversation.
No need to overthink it; the parking garage was the best choice.
Quiet, secluded, and few people around.
Xiao Xiao arrived at the garage half an hour before class ended, considering the possibility of an early dismissal.
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The underground garage, chilly even in summer, was bone-numbingly cold in deep winter. Large shadows seemed to swallow all light and sound, making any noise outside resonate with amplified clarity.
The sound of footsteps, “tap tap tap,” grew clearer, echoing through the empty garage.
There was a sense of emptiness.
The dim lighting did not impede Xiao Xiao’s vision much.
He looked toward the entrance. Without seeing their faces, just their silhouettes were enough to know who they were.
After all, such an inseparable pair—honestly, besides these two, he hadn’t seen any other couple like this.
Xiao Xiao slowly stepped out from the corner where he had been waiting.
Luo Xiaoluan and Wang Lin had eyes only for each other, not sparing even a glance at Xiao Xiao. Besides, this was a public parking garage—what was strange about a stranger being here?
Even when Xiao Xiao approached to within three steps, the couple still didn’t look up.
A vein twitched at his temple. Was this really the influence of a monster? Or were they just naturally this clingy?
With such a rosy aura between them, he almost felt embarrassed to interrupt... but that was impossible!
“Ahem~” Xiao Xiao cleared his throat. No reaction? “Ahem~” He coughed forcefully again, still no response.
Pressing his throbbing temple, he took a deep breath. “Luo Xiaoluan!”
Still no response?!
Seeing they were about to open the car door, Xiao Xiao strode forward and slammed his hand down on the door with a loud “bang,” the sudden noise startling enough to finally catch the attention of the couple lost in their own world.
Their dull heads turned slowly toward him, and Xiao Xiao was almost moved to tears.
Wasn’t this difficult enough? He was about to lose his mind!
Noticing Luo Xiaoluan and Wang Lin were about to slip back into their pink bubble, Xiao Xiao felt a chill of horror.
Could they not waste any more time?
“Luo Xiaoluan, I want to talk to you.” Xiao Xiao abandoned any preamble or pleasantries and went straight to the point. Otherwise, he wasn’t sure he had the patience to wake this clingy couple again!
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