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As time passes, the tide gradually recedes, revealing large patches of white sand grains. Strings of star-shaped light bulbs light up one after another, emitting a warm yellow glow. Dots of stars surround the beach, as if falling into a sea of stars.
Unconsciously, they arrived at the renowned Lover's Beach at Mi-hai Resort. Not far away, several couples were passionately kissing, and some even knelt down to propose under the warm yellow light. Lin Muyan admired their vitality and joy from a distance, unaware that the man beside her had been staring at her right hand, which was hanging at her side, for a long time. His outstretched index finger seemed to want to casually touch the back of her hand.
Just a little bit more, Lin Muyan unconsciously took two steps forward, causing the person behind to timidly retract their fingers. After walking for a while, Lin Muyan felt a slight ache in her arms from carrying the sandals. She ran to the seaside for a quick dip, then came back to put on her shoes, only to find Xiao Chen lost in thought, gazing in the direction of those few couples.
"I envy them so much, I don't even want to join those girls. Do you want me to ask for you?" She joked.
Xiao Chen withdrew his gaze, seemingly pondering her words, then fixed his eyes on her face, and then lowered them to her slightly pouted lips. Lin Muyan felt uncomfortable under his direct gaze and pursed her lips before slowly saying, "I only pursue what I like."
His voice lowered, dull and spreading from his chest, with a kind of inexplicable stubbornness and foolishness.
Because the beach was gradually being taken over by more and more couples, Lin Muyan really didn't want to be a shining electric light bulb, so she suggested going back to rest. Passing by the dining square, the "Elderly Group" had already moved in and occupied the open area of the resort. Lin Muyan had originally wanted to do a relaxing aromatherapy spa before leaving, but unfortunately glanced at the bustling queue area and changed direction.
Xiao Chen has been following her all the time, not saying a word, just keeping a certain distance like a competent guardian of the flowers.
"Just take me here, I want to go back and rest. See you tomorrow."
Stopping at the door of the room, Lin Muyan took out the room card from her bag and pressed it on the sensor of the door with a beep.
"I'm a little thirsty, can you please get me a glass of water?"
As she was about to close the door, Xiao Chen's sudden voice made Lin Muyan pause in her action, but soon she smiled and said, "I'm going to take a shower directly, are you sure you want to drink water in my room? I want to be 'clean and tidy'."
She deliberately emphasized the four words 'clean and tidy', and her red hair added a touch of charm to her eyes, causing Xiao Chen to be momentarily captivated.
Just like that, she suddenly closed the door and laughed like a cunning fox.
Who made Xiao Chen look so easily seduced, she couldn't help but tease him.
Xiao Chen stared at the closed door, pursed his lips, looked at the doorbell for a while, raised his hand slowly and then put it down, took a deep breath.
Lin Muyan had a great time and casually untied the belt of her skirt, stepping on the floating fabric that had fallen, and pushed open the door of the bathroom partition. The gentle shower head sprinkled water in a droplet pattern, and the mist quickly spread in the gradually warming heat, obscuring her perfectly shaped body. She leisurely took a shower for over forty minutes, then came out wrapped in a towel, gently drying her hair. The slightly upturned corners of her eyes were lazy and alluring, filled with the mist,
The TV is playing this month's new song MV chart, with "May Fourth Movement" at the top. While listening to the host's lively interview with "Annan" on the show, "Lin Muyan" relaxedly took out her phone and asked "Assistant Shen" to send a big red envelope to the members of "May Fourth Movement."
When the door was knocked, she was blow-drying her hair in the bathroom, with slightly damp hair, no longer dripping like before. "Lin Muyan" glanced at the "Peephole" and curiously opened the door ajar, looking at the man outside holding a bottle of red wine, feeling both embarrassed and full of anticipation.
She paused for a few seconds, then took a step back. "Come in."
Xiao Chen silently helped her close the door. The room was filled with the scent of freshly washed roses, as if an invisible hand lightly teased his chest, making his breathing a little heavier.
"Just to be clear, I'll only have a little drink with you."
Lin Muyan went to the wine cabinet and took out two tall glasses, placing them on the bar. As she watched Xiao Chen pour the wine, she suddenly remembered that she had casually left her bra on the bed before leaving, and her face turned red instantly. She tried to move in the direction of the bed in a seemingly casual manner, and seeing that Xiao Chen hadn't noticed her actions, she quickly grabbed the bra and was about to stuff it under the covers. But at that moment, Lin Muyan's face turned pale in an instant.
The bed that was uncovered for some reason emitted a blood-red glow!
The glaring red color dyed the sheets as if they were covered with delicate blood vessels, and it kept spreading!
Xiao Chen poured the wine, and just as he was about to call Lin Muyan, he saw her stiffen, seemingly holding onto something without moving!
Surprised, he took two steps back, his face darkening, and suddenly pulled Lin Muyan into his arms!
His movements were very fast, covering Lin Muyan's eyes and at the same time completely lifting the blanket.
In the center of the bed lay two seabirds with their throats cut, just having breathed their last breath, their wings twitching a few times.
The smell of blood permeated from the bed. Even though Lin Muyan's vision was obstructed, she could guess that something unpleasant had been placed on the bed. Her pale face had a hint of blue. "You go out first and call the hotel manager," Xiao Chen said in a deep voice as he pushed her towards the door, cautioning Lin Muyan not to look back, afraid that the bloody scene on the bed would frighten her.
When Lin Muyan walked to the door, she still inadvertently glanced at the scene on the bed. With just one glance, the unfocused upturned pupils of the two dead birds made her cover her mouth and dry heave out loud... Who on earth would do such a thing and why?
Who did she offend?
Lin Muyan leaned against the door with weak legs, unable to understand everything she had encountered.
If Xiao Chen hadn't come, would she have to face such a disgusting scene alone?
There was a moment when she even suspected Xiao Chen.
Why did he come at such a coincidental time? Did he do it?
When the hotel manager rushed in, Lin Muyan was wearing a silk bathrobe and maintaining a certain distance from Xiao Chen. Her head was buzzing, and she didn't know how to judge the man in front of her for a moment.
Xiao Chen could tell from her evasiveness, the suppressed sense of loss and frustration, that Lin Muyan first explained the entire discovery process to the Hotel manager, and then requested to view the hotel's surveillance footage.
"I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't fulfill that request for you," the Hotel manager replied.
Lin Muyan's emotions teetered on the edge of breaking down as she directly erupted, "Get your boss here! If you don't have the authority, then find someone with real power to talk to me! Or do you want me to expose your resort, saying that your resort's security system is terrible, and you can't even guarantee the safety of your guests? Anyone can just barge into a guest's room?"
"Today I got lucky, but I was just scared to death by a dead bird. What if the person who broke in today had stabbed me? It would have been a matter of life and death, and your resort would have been an accomplice!" Lin Muyan spoke fiercely, her eyes blazing. She was already scared enough, and the manager's attitude touched a nerve with her.
If she wasn't unwilling to reveal her identity in front of Xiao Chen, she would have insisted on demolishing this resort no matter what!
The hotel manager was stunned by her words, hanging his head and remaining silent.
Xiao Chen patted Lin Muyan's shoulder to comfort her. Seeing her shift away, he looked at the hotel manager with a more fierce gaze and warned in a voice only they could hear, "Take us to see the surveillance footage, otherwise starting tomorrow, your resort will no longer have any guests. I will use all my connections to block your resort's business."
Those who can afford to come to Mi-hai Resort are either rich or powerful. The Hotel manager is essentially a power manager. If he really affects the customer base of the resort, the higher-ups will definitely not let him off the hook.
"Please calm down, the control room is on the sixth floor, please follow me this way."
A wise man knows the times, the manager wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, smiled obsequiously, and escorted them towards the elevator.
Lin Muyan leaned against the elevator, enduring the uncontrollable shivering, biting her pale lower lip, unconsciously grinding it into a red hue.
"Don't worry, we will find the person."
Xiao Chen tilted his head to comfort her, and when Lin Muyan looked over, he gave a faint smile.
Lin Muyan withdrew her gaze, feeling a slight warmth in her heart.
The staff in the control room had already received instructions from the manager through the intercom. As soon as they entered, they pulled up the corresponding surveillance footage, which consistently showed no one passing by until Lin Muyan was escorted back to her room by Xiao Chen.
"Wait, rewind the time back by ten minutes, yes, stop right here." Xiao Chen suddenly spoke, squinting at the screen, his profile serious as he focused for a few seconds, his dark eyes reflecting the jumping images on the monitor with a strange sense of beauty. "Three minutes are missing here."
He spoke with great certainty, and Lin Muyan followed along with suspicion, becoming serious as well. The three-minute segment had been replaced with the same footage as before, with subtle differences that were not easily noticeable. The manager had originally thought this had nothing to do with the hotel, but now that the two had caught onto this sore spot, he was feeling a headache coming on.
He glared irritably at the staff in the control room, then apologized to them, "I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I'll have someone check if there's a new room available for this lady."
The manager negotiated with the front desk using the walkie-talkie, while Lin Muyan rubbed his chin and stared at the screen thoughtfully.
Soon the manager returned, even more apologetic, "I'm really sorry. We're currently in the peak season, and all the rooms have been booked. There really isn't a room available. How about this, I'll have the janitorial staff clean your room again, and this time, we'll waive the room fee and cover your meals and accommodations for the next two days. Would that be acceptable to you?"
Lin Muyan didn't look at the manager's expression. She just stared at the surveillance video for a while, glanced at Xiao Chen, and shook her head.
She refused to go back to that room no matter what!
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