Chapter 500: 500: Long Time No See, Du Lai
I Have Yet to Become a Doll Today
Bai Youwei only took one glance to know for sure that it wasnât Su Man.
Because sitting beside the car in the distance was a woman in a black skirt. Although too far away to discern her face, Su Man never wore skirts. Probably the only time was in the Doll House, when she was compelled to put on a doll costume.
Moreover, it was truly odd to wear a long skirt while traveling.
Bai Youwei wore skirts because wearing trousers was too much of a hassle for her.
If she could run and jump, she would, of course, choose comfortable sportswear.
As Shen Mo and Bai Youwei scrutinized the woman, she also noticed them.
Sitting upright, she turned her head towards them.
Shen Mo and Bai Youwei were both stunned.
Because the woman was not only wearing a long black skirt, but there was also a long black veil on her head. The two had initially thought it was her long hair draped over her shoulders, but only when the woman turned her head, revealing no face, did they realize her head and face were both covered by the black veil.
She was wrapped up more tightly than an Arabian woman; at least they would reveal their eyes, whereas this woman didnât even reveal an eyebrow!
This was too strange.
Wasnât she hot in that outfit?
Although it was already autumn, the heat was still intense, with the daytime temperature reaching as high as twenty-seven or twenty-eight degrees. Bai Youwei felt she would probably suffer from heatstroke if she dressed like that woman.
âSo strangeâ¦â Bai Youwei murmured under her breath.
âLetâs go and have a look.â Shen Mo started the car again.
As the woman in the black skirt saw them coming, she lowered her head and bent to enter the tent. Following that, a young man in a hoodie came out of the tent, casting a wary glance at Shen Moâs car.
This man was none other than Du Lai, who had previously swapped the Substitute Doll with Bai Youwei.
Du Lai was camping near the maze with a woman? Interesting.
Bai Youwei narrowed her eyes. As Shen Mo pulled up with the car and stopped, she greeted Du Lai with a smile, âLong time no see~â
âItâs you guys.â Du Laiâs face relaxed upon recognizing them, and he returned Bai Youweiâs smile.
Bai Youwei grinned and asked, âWho else did you think it could be?â
âOh, I didnât think it was anyone specific.â Du Lai glanced at Shen Mo, who was at the wheel, and casually asked, âAre you two thinking of entering the maze? Donât you think youâre a bit short-staffed?ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âArenât there also just two of you?â Shen Mo replied nonchalantly.
âIndeed, the maze is filled with perils, and two people do make for a weak team. Which is why we havenât really decided whether to enter yet.â Du Lai glanced at the tent and introduced with a jovial tone, âThatâs my girlfriend inside. Sheâs not fond of talking much, hope you donât mind.â
âNot at all.â Bai Youwei replied, âWe are also resting here. You donât mind, do you?â
There was a slight stiffness in Du Laiâs smile as he answered, âNo, not at all.â
A low grumble came from inside the tent, âThereâs plenty of space, why do they have to rest hereâ¦â
The voice was soft, but Bai Youwei and Shen Mo heard it clearly.
Du Lai smiled, turned around, and retreated into the tent.
Bai Youwei could hear him appeasing the woman with a low voice, but they were talking in the dialect, so she couldnât make out what they were saying.
After a while, the woman stopped talking, and no more sounds came from the tent.
Shen Mo asked Bai Youwei, âAre you sure about resting here?â
They had the Doll House, they didnât necessarily have to fight for this space with Du Lai.
Plus, when searching for Su Man, the faster they find her the better, in case something happened to her in the maze and they wouldnât be there to help.
Bai Youwei glanced at the tent not too far away, her eyebrows furrowing slightly, âIâm slightly concerned⦠If we could cooperate, itâd be one thing, but what if he decides to cause trouble for us?â