In the hidden room.
Eight red-painted pillars in sight each had two lines of poetry affixed.
"The flower sedan is carried into the husband's door, the paper-cut double happiness character is pasted in the boudoir."
"The new cloth covers the head, the new wedding makeup, nine candles flicker as the wine sways."
"A bit of vermilion connects the fated bond, cherishing you for a lifetime."
"Reporting to the nine heavens and the yellow springs, do not let down your deep feelings for your clothes."
Beside the redwood bed, Shen Ling'er wore a half-transparent red wedding veil and a blood-colored ghost bride dress.
She was still looking around for inspiration to write songs.
This time, she happened to play the role of an NPC ghost bride with a hidden identity in a certain ghost-themed escape room.
'My little sister is preparing to release a new album again, but I still need four songs that I haven't written yet.'
'And... I keep unintentionally thinking of him...'
At this moment, a man's voice and smile involuntarily appeared in the girl's mind.
Suddenly, a commotion came from outside, just a door away.
"Please leave, you can't come in here!!"
"Strange? Why would someone refuse money? Brother An, if it doesn't work, let's just go back the way we came!"
Tong Ziran muttered softly.
After Mu An opened the hidden door, the two entered a long corridor.
There were five guys who looked like bodyguards blocking the way, dressed in suits and ties, wearing sunglasses, clearly not to be trifled with.
They had rejected the girl's 'money ability' and stood firmly in front of a wooden door, very dedicated to their job.
It was easy to guess that the incredibly beautiful part-time girl mentioned by the previous staff was inside!
"Then let's go back the way we came!"
Mu An shrugged, not insisting.
Although he had a strong feeling that the female lead, Shen Ling'er, would be working part-time here, the current situation did not allow him to 'force his way in.'
Unless he really took action to defeat these bodyguards.
But right now, Tong Ziran was live-streaming, and fighting in front of so many people was ultimately not a good behavior.
Moreover, Mu An wasn't desperate enough to need to simultaneously brush up on the emotional rewards of two female leads.
Just then, with a creak, the originally closed wooden door was pushed open from the inside.
Everyone's gaze involuntarily gathered over.
A woman in an ancient wedding dress of red silk, adorned with a phoenix crown, had her face covered by a red cloth, making it impossible to see her clearly.
But the delicate hands crossed over her abdomen and her curvaceous figure already made it clear.
This girl playing the ghost bride NPC was definitely not lacking in beauty!
"Miss, did they disturb you? We'll drive them away right now!"
The female bodyguard captain said with a slightly apologetic expression.
In fact, calling it a part-time job was more like 'experiencing life' under protection.
After all, she was the young lady of the Shen family, and her safety had to be guaranteed!
However, in response to this, Shen Ling'er shook her head.
She actively lifted a corner of the red cloth on her head, revealing a delicate face with light makeup.
Her bright and lively gaze seemed to pierce through countless obstacles, landing directly on that man.
"He is my... friend."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned for a moment.
- [Wait, no one told me that this hidden ghost bride NPC was so beautiful? Mom, I'm falling in love again!]
- [To all the brilliant strategists out there, how do I pursue a girl like this? Waiting online, very urgent!]
- [Don't even think about it! She has several bodyguards with her when she goes out, clearly a rich girl experiencing life; ordinary people definitely can't reach her level! No matter how many strategists come, it won't help!]
Outside the venue, Xiao Bai was once again envious.
He felt very dissatisfied, with jealousy burning in his eyes.
Why does that rich second-generation Mu An always encounter such top-notch beauties?
At the same time, he was calculating his own little scheme.
Since this beauty was working part-time here, did he have a chance to strike up a conversation?
Especially after seeing Mu An's performance in the live stream, Xiao Bai believed he could pass quickly too; he thought he was no worse than the former.
There was no reason the other party could pass quickly while he, as a successor of a divine doctor, couldn't!
If he could successfully win over this beauty first, wouldn't he regain the face he lost earlier?
The more Xiao Bai thought about it, the more excited he became.
But when he thought about his empty pockets and the fact that he had not a dime in his salary card, he couldn't help but feel a bit dejected.
Should he... ask Tong Ziran's father for an advance on his salary?
On the other side, in the ancient and festive bridal chamber.
"Hello, let me introduce myself, I am Brother An's fiancée!"
"Hello, I am his friend!"
The two women met for the first time, appearing very calm.
But Mu An could see the turbulent undercurrents hidden beneath this calm.
Of course, this was more of Tong Ziran's one-sided 'turbulence.'
"Are you looking for... inspiration again?"
Mu An glanced at the live stream camera, speaking vaguely.
Others might not know, but as a professional villain, he naturally understood that Shen Ling'er had a twin sister, Shen Pan'er.
The latter was a popular young actress in the entertainment industry.
As the saying goes, fame brings trouble; if he accidentally said something wrong, it could bring unnecessary trouble to the girl.
"Mm."
Shen Ling'er nodded.
The person she wanted to see was right in front of her, but now that they were face to face, she didn't know how to start a conversation.
That feeling of 'awkwardness' she had never experienced before lingered in her heart, making the girl feel a bit distressed.
[Emotional fluctuation from Shen Ling'er: distress +18, congratulations, you have received the reward [Proficiency +3000]!]
[Due to the special item you used, the reward has been multiplied by ten, congratulations, you have received the reward [Proficiency +30,000]!]
For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.
Tong Ziran occasionally glanced at Mu An, then at the girl who had put the red cloth back on, her eyes filled with suspicion.
Her intuition told her that there was definitely something going on between the two.
But whether it was a melodramatic story of unrequited love or a past romance, she wasn't very sure.
"Can you tell us if there are any hidden plots here, sister?"
Tong Ziran's eyes turned, and she immediately thought of a good idea.
Create a topic, draw closer, then take the opportunity to gain trust, and tailor a strategy to defeat the enemy...
Regardless of whether the other party was a rival or a potential rival, she could definitely handle it!
Shen Ling'er candidly explained the way to clear the level here.
In simple terms, she had a token in her hand that recorded the final password to clear the level.
Players only needed to obtain this token to successfully open the last escape door.
It sounded simple, but in reality, very few people could achieve it.
The five professional female bodyguards blocking the corridor could easily deter ordinary people from trying to break in.
And the most outrageous part was that before coming here, players also needed to unlock a bank vault-level security door.
Just this step alone could leave countless people in despair!
Only someone like Mu An, who was exceptionally skilled, could pass through all the challenges as easily as drinking water!