Translator: Paperplane Editor: DarkGem
The man who had tried to take Qiao Anhaoâs life suddenly dropped to the bed and onto her leg, causing her to wince in pain. She let out a muffled grunt in pain, and suddenly snapped back to reality. As she pulled the pillow off from her face, she saw a dark figure rush to the door, pull it open, and run out in a flash.
Zhao Meng, who was asleep on the other side of the room, was woken up. She abruptly sat up and groggily cried out, "Qiao Qiao". Then, she conveniently swiped the phone by her ear and shined it over at Qiao Anhaoâs bed. There, she saw a man with blood lightly dripping from the back of his head, dyeing the duvet a flashy red.
Zhao Mengâs eyes shot wide open, as she was left shocked from the scene before her. She hesitated for about three seconds before she screamed at the top of her lungs, "Ahâ"
Qiao Anhao wasnât actually frightened by the thief coming into her room in the middle of the night, trying to steal her things, and almost killing her, but she was so terrified by Zhao Mengâs piercing scream that her whole body shivered. She then stared at the door and back at Zhao Meng, crying out, "Why are you screaming!"
Zhao Meng didnât hear what Qiao Anhao said in the slightest, as she jumped out of bed and forcefully stamped her feet. With all her might, she continued to yell, "Help! Heeeelp!"
The filming location was situated in a deserted area of natural landscapes. During the day, it was very peaceful and so they lived in temporary rooms which werenât soundproof. In the dead of the night, Zhao Mengâs scream instantly woke up the entire crew. The crashing sounds of doors opening and closing were heard, then someone pushed open Qiao Anhao and Zhao Mengâs room. The entire crew rushed in.
"What happened?"
"What in the hell happened?"
With everyoneâs questions, the lights in the room turned on.
Everyone was looking at the scene at Qiao Anhaoâs bed.
Chen Yang was the first to rush over. He looked at Qiao Anhao a little worried. "What happened? Are you all right?"
Also quite worried, the director asked, "Xiao Qiao, what in the hell happened?"
"Iâm all right." Qiao Anhao, who still had a lingering fear, let out a sigh of relief. She first pulled a hint of a smile to her face, then pointed at the man who had fainted, and reassured everyone with her words.
"While I was sleeping, he reached around my pillow for something and woke me up. Then, something came over him and he grabbed my pillow and tried to smother me with it. In the end, someone came in and struck him down..."
Qiao Anhao paused for a moment, then added, "He couldnât have been struck to death, could he?"
Chen Yang, who was most composed, reached his arm out and checked the strangerâs breathing and examined his head. "Itâs nothing major... the wound is shallow and his breathing is normal. I suspect that he fainted momentarily from the force."
Zhao Meng, who had already calmed down, then asked a little afraid, "Who is he? Why did he secretly come into someoneâs room in the middle of the night?"
"He doesnât look like someone from the crew," replied someone.
"From what heâs wearing, he should be one of the nearby villagers."
"Itâs almost new years. So many people want a little extra money around this time. Heâs most probably here to steal something."
"All right, letâs not stay here making up theories and quickly call call the police" said the director, interrupting the speculations.