ATFBETIBM Chapter 238.1

Standing in the corridor, Bai Lixin watched as the cursing attendant departed. He turned his head slightly, fixing his gaze on the golden door.

The golden door seemed to emit its own light, shimmering like a constellation of stars.

On the opposite side, the door swung open, and the philanthropist couple and the doctor emerged one after another.

After bidding farewell to the doctor who had explained the precautions, the philanthropist couple showed no intention of leaving.

Mrs Aisli expressed her concerns, “Poor old Oude. He brought his wife here for a surprise, but she vanished. I hope she returns soon and that she’s safe. Did Mrs. Oude truly enter the golden room? What lies behind that room?”

At that moment, a panting attendant rushed over and approached Bai Lixin at the intersection in the corridor. He shouted, “Dear guest, I have called the police. However, they informed me that a major incident just occurred outside, and there isn’t enough police force available. So, they sent a consultant—a renowned detective, I heard.”

“The police claim this detective will determine the reason behind Mrs. Oude’s disappearance.”

Upon hearing the attendant’s words, the philanthropist couple, who had been standing in front of Room 306 for quite some time, glanced at each other. Mrs Aisli came in front of the attendant and inquired, “The reason for Mrs. Oude’s disappearance? So, Mrs. Oude is truly gone?”

She furrowed her brow, saying, “Mr. Oude mentioned that it’s highly likely she entered the golden room. Shouldn’t your resort open the golden room at this moment to see if she’s inside?”

The attendant was so scared that he jumped on the spot, “Guests, the master has given strict orders that no one is allowed to open or enter the golden room.”

“Not even us.”

Mrs Aisli fanned herself with her beautiful emerald-green peacock fan, taking a moral high ground as she accused, “In your eyes, a human life is worth less than obeying the master’s orders? How heartless can you be?”

The attendant narrowed his eyes, glanced at Bai Lixin and abruptly thrust the key chain in his hand into Mrs Aisli’s arms. “Since you care so much about that poor lady, go inside and see for yourself.”

“Do you think I can be easily bullied? Don’t mistake me for an easy target.”

Caught off guard, Mrs Aisli stood there in embarrassment. “No… We are guests. It’s impolite to open it like this.” She swiftly returned the key to the attendant, treating it as if it were a hot potato. “If you don’t want to open it, don’t open it. You’re being incredibly rude.”

As she spoke, she hurriedly left, paying no mind to her husband.

Seeing this, Mr Aisli hurriedly followed, forgetting to close Mr. Oude’s Room.

In the luxurious corridor, only the attendant and Bai Lixin’s group remained.

Bai Lixin’s gaze shifted from the golden door to the attendant’s face. “Did the police mention when that detective will arrive?”

The attendant put away his angry expression and reverted to a respectful demeanor. “Certainly. He will likely arrive late today or early tomorrow morning. Rest assured, our resort is renowned for its safety. Mrs. Oude is undoubtedly be safe.”

Bai Lixin inquired, “Mr. Attendant, how long have you been working here?”

It was a straightforward question, yet the man before Bai Lixin visibly hesitated.

He furrowed his brow, as if encountering some difficulty.

Bai Lixin stared at the attendant without blinking. “Is it challenging to answer?”

The attendant chuckled and replied, “No, it’s just that I’ve been working here for so long that I haven’t thought about this question in years. Your question caught me off guard. I’ve been here for quite some time—I can’t recall precisely—maybe a few years, maybe a dozen years.”

“After working for so long, I assume you know everything about this resort and its surroundings like the back of your hand, right?” Hongyue and Emil also emerged, having overheard the conversation between Bai Lixin and the attendant.

The attendant replied, “I am more knowledgeable about it than others.”

Hongyue continued, “We come from a town far away, so we’re somewhat unfamiliar with the customs here. Since you have extensive knowledge, could you enlighten us about what we should be mindful of in the resort? The tour guide told us we can take anything from the resort, but we don’t trust his words. We suspect the tour guide is deceiving us, trying to lower our guard so he can overcharge us on the last day when we’re about to leave.”

The attendant hastily explained, “Goodness, the tour guide isn’t deceiving you, madam. Our master is kind and generous. You really can take anything from this resort.” He paused momentarily and pointed towards the golden room. “Except for the items in that room.”

Emil sought clarification, “So, we can take the items from the treasure rooms we visited during the day?”

“Of course, dear guest,” the attendant chuckled.

Emil reiterated, “Is it acceptable to take a sack full?”

The attendant let out a dumbfounded laugh. “Certainly, feel free to take the whole room.”

Bai Lixin: “Why did the guide suddenly say that no one has been successful? The high-grade silk, as thin as a cicada’s wings, the quilt carved with the heart of the ocean, and the lost out-of- paintings—aren’t they easy to carry?”

The attendant smiled slightly and replied, “Those guests discovered even more valuable treasures than these. To them, these treasures are nothing more than scrap metal, although they may still hold value to you, dear guests. It’s not that they can’t take them, but they simply chose not to, dear guests.” The attendant’s smile took on a strange arc as he continued, “Don’t worry, in the next few days, you will also witness this kind of baptism and eventually become a revered figure.”

“All sins will be washed away in this baptism, and you will surely find it to your liking.”

Bai Lixin and the others exchanged thoughtful glances.

Hongyue asked, “Mr. Attendant, besides not being able to enter this golden room, are there any other precautions we should be aware of? For example, can we leave the resort? Are there any restrictions imposed by the owner?”

The attendant assured them, ”No, dear guest. You are free to explore and enjoy the resort without any restrictions. Even if you choose to explore the rooms and collect treasures during the night, there is no need to hide. You are free to express yourselves fully. Now, if there are no further questions, I must attend to my other duties since it’s already dark.”

Bai Lixin replied, “Very well, please carry on.”

As soon as the attendant left, a weak voice came from the opposite side, “You haven’t found my wife, have you?”

Old Oude, with his broken wrist simply fixed with a wooden board, leaned against the door frame with a pale face, anxiously looking towards the opposite room.

Hongyue narrowed her eyes and said gently, “We were not speaking loudly during our conversation just now, so you must have overheard. The detective will arrive tomorrow, and we believe the truth behind your wife’s disappearance will be revealed soon. You should go back and rest. If your wife returns and finds you ill, it will only make her sad.”

Mr. Oude’s lips were chapped, and several deep cracks marred his shriveled lips. He struggled to breathe, gasping like a fish out of water. Eventually, he nodded with difficulty and said, “Okay, I understand. Thank you for your concern. May God bless you.”

Hongyue sneered, “God? I only believe that man can conquer nature. What help can God offer me?”

Mr. Oude’s face changed, and he stammered, “You… you… You are too arrogant and unreasonable, lady!”

He looked up at the ceiling in fear, clenching his hands tightly around the wooden board, and muttered, “May God forgive this lady.”

Disgust flashed in Hongyue’s eyes as she looked at Emil and Bai Lixin. “Let’s go, I’m feeling sleepy.”

“Alright,” Emil closed the door of Room 305, “Let’s go. I’m tired too. I’ve never slept in such a comfortable bed. I consider myself lucky to be here. See you tomorrow, sister, and Bai Lixin.”

Emil was the first to leave, heading towards his room on the third floor. As he passed by Bai Lixin, something cold and sharp was discreetly placed into Bai Lixin’s hand.

Bai Lixin looked up briefly, meeting Emil’s casual gaze.

Bai Lixin discreetly touched the object hidden in his sleeve and quickly realized what it was—a key.

Emil yawned and closed his door with a heavy thud.

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Bai Lixin carried Jia’er back to the second floor without using the wheelchair since their room was nearby. Throughout the day, Jia’er hardly spoke except during lunchtime when he brought her back to eat. She remained quiet in the wheelchair, occasionally smiling, giving the impression of a delicate and lifelike doll from a distance.

In this moment, she lay peacefully and obediently in Bai Lixin’s arms, unmoving, as if she had fallen asleep.

“Miss Jia’er?” Bai Lixin had never seen such a well-behaved version of his lover. He lowered his head to look at her through the black veil, knowing that a slight lift could unveil the mystery of the lady.

But he refrained from doing so and simply called out to her.

Hearing his voice, the woman in his arms stirred, twisting slightly as she replied in a sleepy voice, “Hmm?”

Bai Lixin asked, “Did you fall asleep just now?”

Jia’er placed her gloved hands under the veil, rubbing her eyes as if just waking up. “Yes, I was exhausted today, and I wasn’t interested in your conversation, so I fell asleep without realizing it. Now, please take me inside, gentle sir.”

Bai Lixin asked, “Where is the key?”

Jia’er turned sideways in Bai Lixin’s arms. “I put it in the sachet around my waist. I’m sleepy, help me find it.”

The azure blue sachet and the mermaid skirt were sewn with exquisite silk, and were in perfect harmony- exquisite and beautiful. After thinking for a moment, Bai Lixin said in a low voice, “Then hold my neck tightly, and be careful not to fall off.”

Before the words could fully escape his mouth, two slender arms wrapped around Bai Lixin’s neck.

The seemingly slender but powerful arms tightly encircled the young man’s neck, and hot breath rhythmically caressed Bai Lixin’s ears and neck.

Jia’er blew lightly and noticed the young man’s white and delicate skin turning from white to light pink, and she felt his body stiffening.

“She” smiled silently, her eyes hidden under the veil flashed red, flickering with greed and savagery.

Bai Lixin quickly took out the key from the sachet and opened the door. He held Jia’er with one arm, put on the slippers, and went straight into the bedroom, placing her on the bed like a hot potato.

“Miss Jia’er,” the young man’s earlobe had turned red, “Since you are tired, go to bed early.”

“Wait,” Jia’er called from the bed, her voice uniquely magnetic. She said to the young man, “Do me one more favor.”

Bai Lixin raised his eyelids and looked at her. “What’s the favor?”

Jia’er replied, “Give me a massage. I’ve been in a wheelchair all day today, and I feel uncomfortable. If I don’t stretch my bones and muscles tonight, I’ll definitely have a backache tomorrow.”

She glanced at the wall clock. “It’s eight o’clock in the evening. Just help me until half past eight, okay, gentle and kind sir.”

Bai Lixin stood still, his emotions complicated at this moment.

He knew that the person before him was his lover dressed as a woman, but the old gong didn’t know that he already knew.

He also knew that his lover’s character design was likely to be manipulative, similar to a demagogue, but the other party didn’t know that he already knew.

He also knew that his lover was doing all this to confuse and entice him, but the other party didn’t know that he had already been seen through.

It was quite fascinating to know everything, silently watching the old gong while keeping him in the dark, seducing him self-righteously. It felt… so cool.

He quietly observed, curious about what his old gong would do next.

Would he twist himself into knots?

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Damn, what was he thinking? It was so shameful.

Bai Lixin quickly lowered his head, attempting to suppress his gradually abnormal smile, and his cheeks turned even redder.

He turned to Jia’er, who was sitting on the bed, watching him blush and lower his head in “confusion”.

He looked pure and helpless, like a cute little kitten who seemed to know nothing.

Jia’er stared at Bai Lixin for awhile, and them slowly lifted the veil.

The originally blue pupils emitted a strange red light, dazzling the eye sockets.

The blue eyes with a red glow greedily stared at the young man. Jia’er subtly licked the corners of her lips, her hand tightly clenched beneath the thick, soft blanket.

The ultimate soul fragrance.

Pure and rich, exuding the fragrance of virginity.

Jia’er had never encountered such a perfect soul, sensing it from the moment they boarded the bus.

The confined space of the bus allowed the young man’s rich soul aroma enter his nose uncontrollably. God knows how much restraint it took not to devour the young man right then and there.

But… the more exceptional the soul, the less impatient he felt.

He wanted to gradually lure the young man into his trap, to make him willingly offer his soul.

Such a soul would be the most delicious.

Then, he would find a secluded place, use the young man’s blood as a condiment, savoring the taste of his soul bit by bit.

As he imagined the future scene of relishing this delectable feast, the red light in the demon’s eyes intensified.

“This, isn’t it inappropriate?” The young man lowered his head in hesitation. “You are a lady, is it suitable to do this?”

The young man’s words brought back the demon’s thoughts. The demon lightly cleared his throat and regained control of his expression, appearing aloof and elegant. “Other people make me even more uncomfortable. I don’t know them, and I don’t like others touching me. I can tell that you have a pure and kind heart, and you don’t have any ill intentions towards me. If it were someone else, there’s no guarantee they wouldn’t be a nuisance, which would only make me feel disgusted.”

The demon sighed regretfully. “But If you truly don’t want to, then forget it. I can endure for a few more days. It won’t be a problem.”

The young man responded, ”Then… alright then.”

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In the live broadcast room.

[Fuck… I’m sure God Xin must be thinking something naughty.]

[God Xin blushed, ahhh, so cute.]

[You call this cute? I think it should be called alluring, okay?]

[I’ve noticed that God Xin and the big boss are treating us less and less like outsiders. Hehehe.]

[Poor big boss, treating God Xin like a pitiful virgin. He doesn’t know that our God Xin is wilder than anyone else]

[Ha, even in the wild, he comes after the big boss.]

[But this big boss is clueless. Soon, he’ll be like: ‘I thought you were an innocent and beautiful young boy, but I never expected you to be more fierce than me.’ I can’t wait to see the boss’s expression when he discovers it.]

[What a subtle feeling, my heart aches for the big boss for a moment, this foolish cunning boss.]

[Look at this face, I’m even more certain that this is the big boss. And if there’s any doubt, just look at God Xin’s reaction. Even though he changes each time, God Xin will always acts all soft and cute towards the boss.]

[Quick, quick, stop the scrolling barrage, the massage is starting!]

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The demon lazily sprawled on the bed, wearing a backless mermaid dress. The material of the dress was silk, so it shouldn’t have been crumpled and squeezed like this.

But the demon paid no attention, casually pressing the mermaid dress beneath him, allowing wrinkles to form.