Lu Shiyan and his uncle reached an agreement, planning to start with Su Ning'an.
Even though I knew his uncle couldn't see me, before leaving, I still whispered softly by his ear, "Thank you, Uncle."
I didn't know why I used to be so afraid of him, but he wasn't as cold and heartless as the rumors said.
Just before Lu Shiyan closed the door, I seemed to hear a faint, almost imperceptible sigh: "Wan'er..."
I stopped in my tracks. Was I hearing things?
When I tried to listen more carefully, everything around was quiet, no sound at all.
Learning that Su Ning'an was at the Su residence, Lu Shiyan secretly went to her room, trying to find traces of me.
Since being recognized by the Su family, Su Ning'an spent much less time at the Lu residence.
Thinking about it carefully, she mostly returned to the Su family to bond with them when Lu Shiyan was on business trips. When Lu Shiyan returned, she would go back to the Lu residence to fuss over him. A true time management master.
Pushing open Su Ning'an's room, the decor was predominantly pink, filled with childish stuffed animals everywhere.
As if proclaiming how innocent and lively the room's owner was.
Only I knew deeply that it was all a facade.
This was actually my first time in Su Ning'an's room at the Lu residence. I also wanted to find clues.
It was quite ironic. Besides the photo frame on the nightstand containing a picture of her and Lu Shiyan, against the wall by the headboard, there was actually a huge oil painting of her and Lu Shiyan!
The painting almost covered the entire wall. The last time I saw such an exaggerated setup was in a variety show, where a celebrity's living room was decorated with their own portrait.
Usually, Su Ning'an took the initiative. Lu Shiyan had never been to her bedroom; this was the first time.
Seeing that painting, his eyes showed some surprise. Besides couples, who would put photos of themselves with the opposite sex in their bedroom?
He quickly remembered why he was here. Lu Shiyan began rummaging through drawers and cabinets.
My gaze swept the room for anything suspicious. I crouched in front of a giant bear, observing it closely.
This bear's eyes actually hid a camera!
What kind of person installs cameras in their own home?
Which meant Su Ning'an had been on guard long ago. Probably the moment Lu Shiyan pushed this door open, her phone received an alert.
I wanted to tell Lu Shiyan to leave quickly, but obviously, he couldn't hear me.
He pulled open a drawer. It was full of small trinkets. I vaguely remembered; these were all gifts from Lu Shiyan to her.
Lu Shiyan touched them one by one, his emotions complex.
After searching around, he found nothing useful.
He pulled open a row of huge wardrobes. Inside, a black door stood out starkly against the pink wardrobe, looking particularly.
What secret was hidden behind this door?
I felt a surge of excitement. Was it the truth about her killing me? Or other parts of my body?
After everything that had happened, I could no longer think of Su Ning'an in normal terms.
Lu Shiyan placed his fingers on it. It was a coded door. A voice prompt indicated his fingerprint was incorrect.
He lowered his gaze, pondering what code Su Ning'an would set.
Su Ning'an's birthday. Wrong again.
One more mistake, and the system would lock.
Lu Shiyan seemed anxious. After all, this sneaky behavior was a first for the young master.
Just then, a female voice sounded by his ear: "Brother, what are you doing in my room?"
Not just Lu Shiyan, even I was startled, my spirit almost leaping up.
I turned around. I didn't know when Su Ning'an had appeared at the door, or how long she had been watching.
It was overcast today. The corridor lights were off. Standing there, although she wore a smile, it sent chills down one's spine.
I started reflecting on how failed I was as a ghost. I wasn't even as scary as Su Ning'an, a living person.
Sweat beaded densely on Lu Shiyan's forehead, his face unable to conceal his panic.
"Why is there a door in your room? What are you hiding inside?"
Su Ning'an walked towards Lu Shiyan with graceful, swaying steps, a smile on her lips.
When others smile, it feels like a spring breeze. Her smile was full of ill intent.
"Everyone has their secrets. Why is Brother suddenly so interested in me?"
Su Ning'an stopped in front of Lu Shiyan, her fingers stroking his chest.
Lu Shiyan grabbed her wrist, his face turning icy. "Is Wanwan's disappearance related to you?"
Su Ning'an frowned. "Brother, you're hurting me."
"Stop playing games. That day you called me saying you were in mortal danger, and right after, Wanwan disappeared. After the police station incident, you've been hindering our search for Wanwan. Su Ning'an, did you hide Su Wan?"
"Brother, do you really see me as such a despicable woman in your heart?"
Her eyes reddened as she spoke, tears about to fall. But this time, Lu Shiyan wasn't fooled.
"Tell me, is Wanwan inside?"
Lu Shiyan had improved somewhat, starting to suspect Su Ning'an. Everyone, including Lu Yanchen, suspected Su Ning'an had hidden me, but no one guessed she had killed me!
Yes. If I hadn't learned the truth with a god's perspective, how could I have imagined that someone who looked so sweet could be so sinister and vicious behind the scenes.
"Brother, even though Sister doesn't like me, we are still biological sisters. Bones may break, but the tendons remain connected. Why would I do such a thing?"
"If it's not you, then open it right now and let me see."
"No, this holds my secret."
Her evasiveness made Lu Shiyan even more suspicious, but I felt things weren't that simple.
From Su Ning'an installing cameras in her room, it was clear this woman was deep. She definitely wouldn't hide anything related to me at the Lu residence.
Lu Shiyan didn't think that way. He seemed convinced I was inside, pressuring Su Ning'an repeatedly.
"Open it. Now. I don't want to waste words."
Su Ning'an sighed. "Brother, since you insist on seeing it, I have no choice. Enter the code yourself."
"What is it?" Lu Shiyan asked angrily. As soon as he spoke, Su Ning'an grabbed his hand and guided his fingers to press a few numbers on the keypad.
Lu Shiyan's pupils constricted sharply. He probably never expected the code to be his own birthday.
Beep—
Su Ning'an pushed him. "Brother, go on in."
Lu Shiyan's mood was probably as tense and excited as mine. Although I guessed there was no news of me inside, I was also curious about what someone like her would hide.
Lu Shiyan pushed the door open with both hands. As the door swung open, the scene inside was gradually revealed to us.
I was completely stunned.