Forced into a romantic relationship

Chapter 363 Let's just let this guy have it.

"Snapped!"

The rolled-up script was lightly tapped on the head of the girl in front of him by the director. An actor respectfully brought over a cup of hot water. He took a big gulp and finally calmed himself down. Then he looked at Xiao Liu, who was looking down at him with a headache.

"Little Willow."

"Director, I'm here."

"You...lower your head, lower it now!"

"I'm so sorry, I forgot."

Xiaoliu quickly lowered her head, not wanting the director to see her terrifying face.

The director covered his eyes in anguish, took a deep breath, and said, "Didn't I tell you I'm a coward and you're not allowed to scare me?"

"Yes, but..."

Didn't I also tell everyone not to touch anything in the villa?

"Yes, but..."

"Have I emphasized these things many times already?"

"Yes, it is……"

"Since I've emphasized it so many times, why did you put a horror movie on TV and then crawl out from under the coffee table to scare me? Do you know I almost had a heart attack from that?!"

"I was just acting..." Xiaoliu said, feeling a little wronged.

"Acting? Didn't you notice that everyone's reactions were a bit off?"

"I found it... But, but director, you didn't say 'cut,' and I didn't show a horror movie..."

"I was scared by you!"

The director was furious and was about to continue berating Xiaoliu when he suddenly paused, widened his eyes, and asked, "Wait, what did you just say?"

"I've discovered it..."

"The last sentence!"

"You...you didn't say 'cut'?"

"And then! Forget it, talking to you is such a hassle..." The director gasped, "You're saying you didn't show the movie?"

"Yes," Xiaoliu nodded weakly, "I hid under the coffee table before filming started and didn't touch the TV at all..."

She felt very wronged. She had been hiding under the coffee table so diligently for so long, and even bumped her head when she crawled out. Her acting skills were so good that they could scare everyone. She didn't understand why the director would criticize her.

The director didn't have time to pay attention to her and immediately grabbed the cameraman to ask, "Did you guys touch the TV tonight?"

"No, didn't you, Director, personally check the TV? You even said there was no signal on the TV here and told us to ignore it and just continue filming as usual," the cinematographer denied.

Everyone else also said they had never touched a television.

"None of them touched it? That's really strange..." the director sneered. "Then tell me, under what circumstances can a TV with no signal play a horror movie by itself if no one touches it?"

He had already confirmed that the scene that was just playing on TV was from a classic horror movie, and it was because he knew this that he wasn't scared enough to flee the villa on the spot.

"Isn't this just like the movies we're making now?" Xiaoliu thought the director had come up with a new movie idea and whispered, "Since there's no signal, the TV suddenly starts playing horror movies, of course it's because there are ghosts..."

Upon hearing this, the director's body trembled violently.

Yes... the point isn't whether someone touched the TV, but that the TV in the villa has no signal!
If there's no signal at all, how exactly was this horror movie released?

A flash of lightning startled him, and he quickly turned to look out the window.

The night was dark and gloomy. Everything outside the villa had been swallowed up by the raging wind and rain. Thunder rumbled, as if mixed with some kind of heart-wrenching scream.

The director swallowed hard and said quickly, "Turn on the lights! Turn on all the lights in the room right now!"

The others were confused, but they immediately turned on all the lights. As the light spread throughout the room, the director's fear subsided a little. He patted Xiaoliu on the shoulder and said, "Xiaoliu, go turn on the TV. Don't ask why."

He wanted to check if horror movies were still playing on TV.

Xiao Liu obediently did as she was told, and turned on the TV with her head down.

To the director's horror, a horror movie was still playing on the television, and it happened to be an extremely terrifying scene.

Could it be that the TV actually has a signal?

He forced himself to remain calm and ordered from a distance, "Change the channel, try changing the channel!"

Xiaoliu picked up the remote to change the channel, but no matter how she pressed the buttons, the screen remained stuck on this horror movie.

"Director, we can't replace it! The battery is probably dead!" Xiaoliu shouted.

The rest of the crew didn't react much, assuming it was some kind of arrangement by the director. However, the director's lips trembled, and he hurriedly stopped filming.

Could it really be a ghost...? He took out his phone in a panic and called the friend who had rented the villa from him.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Inside the living room, Guzheng was intently watching the television screen.

The movie had reached its climax, and the eerie music, coupled with the occasional glimpses of grotesque ghost faces, made her heart pound at an alarming rate.

But there was no sign of fear on her face; she even yawned occasionally, as if this level of horror movie was just a boring game of make-believe.

This is, of course, to beat that guy named Mo Yixia.

Gu Zheng admits that she is very scared, but fear is something that can be overcome, and she has the power to overcome fear—as long as she doesn't show that she is scared!
According to the rules, whoever's gaze leaves the TV screen first, it means they surrender and admit defeat. Therefore, she hadn't had a chance to see the other person's expression, but she imagined that the guy's face must be very unpleasant at this moment.

In fact, Mo Yixia's expression wasn't exactly pleasant at that moment, not because of fear, but because of boredom.

Being unable to look away from the screen meant she couldn't observe other people's expressions, especially Han Zhou's expression, which was completely out of her sight.

Compared to watching a boring horror movie, it's obviously more interesting to observe Han Zhou's expression. If she didn't want to lose to that guy named Gu Zheng, she probably would have given up long ago.

It's worth mentioning that this rule, which was intentionally "targeted" her, was actually proposed by Han Zhou.

If Han Zhou knew what Mo Yixia was thinking at this moment, he would definitely cry foul. He wasn't targeting Mo Yixia specifically; he just wanted everyone to watch the movie in peace.

Absolutely no other meaning.

Just then, accompanied by dancing snowflakes, the image on the TV screen suddenly flickered several times in succession.

"What's wrong? Is the internet bad?" Zhong Yin asked.

"I'm not sure either, my internet connection should be fine." Han Zhou was also a little puzzled.

“Maybe it’s ghosts invading reality,” Mo Yixia said lazily, “just like in the movies.”

Han Zhou raised an eyebrow and immediately looked at Ouyang Lianyu. Seeing that the latter's expression was blank, he quickly reassured her, "Don't worry about Teacher Ouyang, Yixia just likes to make these kinds of naughty jokes."

"Sorry, please ignore what I just said."

Mo Yixia also realized that not everyone was as unafraid of ghosts as she and Han Zhou, so she did not refute Han Zhou's words, but sincerely apologized.

"No, it's okay, don't worry about me," Ouyang Lianyu said nervously. "I just think this movie is a little scary."

She adjusted her glasses and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm a bit timid, and so are my friends, so we rarely have the chance to watch horror movies. I thought I wouldn't be so scared with so many people gathered together, but I was still like this... I guess I'm not really suited to watching horror movies."

"I can tell," Han Zhou joked with a smile. "You almost broke Senior Wang Lengqiu's ribs."

As soon as the words were spoken, the television screen returned to normal, and the static disappeared.

Ouyang Lianyu was taken aback, only then realizing that she had unknowingly hugged Wang Lengqiu tightly in her arms, and the latter, unsure whether to say she was too easygoing, remained silent.

Ouyang Lianyu looked embarrassed and quickly released Wang Lengqiu, apologizing, "I'm sorry, Wang Lengqiu, I didn't hurt you, did I?"

Wang Lengqiu shook her head slightly and straightened her clothes.

Large raindrops kept pattering against the window, making a series of sounds.

Han Zhou chuckled and said, "Teacher, you're so scared, are you afraid to sleep alone tonight?"

Ouyang Lianyu wanted to say that she wasn't that scared, but when she thought of the terrifying woman she had seen not long ago, she couldn't bring herself to say it.

“It’s okay, Teacher Ouyang, I’ll sleep with you tonight,” Xiao Xiaoxiao suddenly said.

"Is that alright?" Ouyang Lianyu was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

“Yeah, actually I’m pretty scared too,” Xiao Xiaoxiao said with a smile. “It would be so nice if someone could sleep with me.” Zhong Yin said solemnly, “I also think it would be best if everyone slept in pairs tonight. After what happened, we can look out for each other if anything happens.”

Although she had never seen it with her own eyes, she remained wary of the so-called "female ghost," and Xiaoling certainly wouldn't be able to sleep alone on a rainy day like this.

She also wasn't sleepy.

"Sister Yin is right."

As soon as she finished speaking, Mo Yixia immediately nodded in agreement, "Sister Yin, you're probably going to sleep with Senior Wang Lengqiu, right? In that case, Guzheng can sleep with Senior Wang Lengqiu."

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, and Gu Zheng subconsciously asked, "And what about you?"

"I?"

"I mean, aren't you scared to sleep alone?"

If Wang Lengqiu sleeps with him, then this guy will have to sleep alone.

“I’m not afraid,” Mo Yixia said calmly.

"I'm not scared, it's okay if I sleep alone!" Gu Zheng emphasized loudly, as if she was not giving up, and said nonchalantly, "You can sleep with Senior Wang Lengqiu, I'll sleep alone."

She needed to keep her eyes on the TV, so it wasn't convenient for her to turn her head to look at Wang Lengqiu. So she asked loudly, "Senior Wang Lengqiu, is this okay?"

“No problem,” Wang Lengqiu replied softly.

“No need,” Mo Yixia said calmly. “This is the first time I’ve met this senior, we’re practically strangers. I don’t really like sleeping with strangers.”

In fact, this wasn't the first time she had met Wang Lengqiu, but no one would choose to expose her at this moment.

"Is Yixia being modest?" Ouyang Lianyu asked Han Zhou in a low voice.

"Uh, maybe..." Han Zhou looked nervous.

Gu Zheng also felt that Mo Yixia was being modest. After all, Teacher Ouyang had just seen a "ghost," and even the most staunch materialist would feel uneasy. This girl was willing to give up Senior Wang Lengqiu to her, even if it was just to show off, which showed that she had good intentions.

She wanted to refuse the other party's kindness, after all, the two were sworn enemies in love. However, Senior Wang Lengqiu was not a commodity and could not be pushed back and forth between the two, so she had no choice but to agree.

"Alright then, I'll sleep with Senior Wang Lengqiu tonight..."

"Are you sleeping alone tonight?" Zhong Yin looked at Mo Yixia worriedly. "Isn't it a bit unsafe...?"

"Do not."

Mo Yixia shook her head slightly, "I'll sleep with Han Zhou tonight."

Ouyang Lianyu: "?"

Wang Lengqiu: "?"

Zhong Yin "?"

Zhong Ling: "!"

Xiao Xiaoxiao: "..."

Guzheng: "?!?!?!?!"

"really……"

Han Zhou's heart skipped a beat; he knew Mo Yixia would say that.

"What do you mean!" Guzheng shouted.

“There are eight people in the villa. Pairing them up in twos is the most reasonable choice, isn’t it?” Mo Yixia said calmly.

"But Han Zhou is a boy!"

"It is precisely because he is the only boy in the villa that we need to be more considerate of his feelings."

Thank you. If this were anywhere else, I might have been moved to tears... Han Zhou felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

"Does taking care of him mean I have to sleep with him?" Gu Zheng said angrily.

Mo Yixia considered for a moment: "I do not deny that."

"you……"

Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Ouyang Lianyu cautiously said, "Um... Yixia, why don't you sleep with us? It won't be crowded with three people..."

"no need."

Mo Yixia tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "I was just joking."

But you don't seem to be joking at all... Everyone smiled bitterly to themselves.

After a pause, Mo Yixia said slowly, "Everyone, please check if someone has taken their eyes off the TV just now."

Everyone was startled at first, then realized that what he had just said was a scheme to trick Gu Zheng into looking away.

According to the rules, if Guzheng's gaze leaves the television first, she loses the competition.

"You're so mean!"

Gu Zheng also realized Mo Yixia's sinister intentions and was immediately furious. Fortunately, she had been watching the TV the whole time, otherwise she would have fallen for this guy's trick.

"I'm just using tactics appropriately."

Mo Yixia said calmly, "After all, it only requires you to keep your eyes on the TV. This kind of competition can hardly be considered a test of courage. Besides, using such tactics is within the rules—right, Mr. Referee?"

Her tone was calm and composed, as if she had everything under control, to the point that everyone forgot her earlier request to sleep with Han Zhou.

It was as if it really was just a joke.

Only Han Zhou knew that this was probably not a joke, but Mo Yixia's revenge.

After all, he was the one who set the rule that "you can't take your eyes off the TV screen," and this rule is indeed more favorable to the guzheng. Mo Yixia seemed to be dissatisfied with this, which is why she emphasized the rule just now.

"Han Zhou, is that so?" Gu Zheng sneered. "Do the rules say that you can use tricks to trick others into looking away?"

"Um, there's no explicit rule on that, so it's not really considered a foul..." Han Zhou said somewhat awkwardly.

"Hmph, so if that's the case, does forcibly turning her head around count as winning?"

Judging from Gu Zheng's gritted teeth tone, it seemed that she didn't just want to turn Mo Yixia's head to the side, but rather wanted to break her neck.

Wanting to sleep with Han Zhou... she didn't think it was a funny joke at all!

Han Zhou's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly said, "Of course not, this kind of thing is absolutely not allowed! Listen carefully, from now on, no one is allowed to use words to induce the other to turn around, and no one is allowed to lay a hand on each other!"

With the strength of a guzheng, it's not impossible for it to break Mo Yixia's neck.

Ouyang Lianyu tried to smooth things over, saying, "The purpose of this competition is to test your courage. Nothing else is allowed. The movie is about to end, so let's all enjoy it."

“Teacher Ouyang is right,” Zhong Yin chimed in.

Zhong Ling nodded in agreement, but unfortunately Mo Yixia and Gu Zheng couldn't see it.

The former looked calm, while the latter seemed unhappy, gritting her teeth as she stared at the television screen, as if she mistook the female ghost on the screen for the detestable Mo Yixia.

That wretched girl, I must beat her!
"In short, the outcome is about to be decided. Hang in there and don't do anything unnecessary."

Han Zhou coughed lightly, stood up and said, "I'll go get the rest of the barbecue."

It wasn't a case of escaping unnoticed, but rather that there were indeed still barbecue grills on the automatic grill in the kitchen.

As he left, the living room suddenly fell silent, leaving only the terrifying music and screams from the movie.

Thunder rumbled outside the window, and the downpour seemed even more intense than before.

Everyone was watching the TV screen, but their minds were mostly not on the movie.

"Fuck!"

Before long, everyone heard an exceptionally clear shout, which was Han Zhou's voice.

What happened?
Everyone's expression changed, and before they could react, a figure suddenly flashed past them.

Gu Zheng gritted her teeth, ignoring the grotesque faces on the TV, glanced at Mo Yixia, and then rushed straight to the kitchen.

Tch... What a lousy competition, let's just let this guy win this time!

(End of this chapter)