"400 bucks?" Luo Chao felt an urge to punch this old man. Such poor conditions and he dared ask for 400. His previous apartment was only 400 and much better. What really made Luo Chao want to hit the old man was when he said the minimum rental was two months.

"Too expensive? You don't have to rent!" Seeing Luo Chao frown, the old man glanced at him malevolently, saying in a cold voice.

"How about we find somewhere else? This place looks so eerie, like we've rented a haunted house!"

Yan Ruyu clearly couldn't stomach the price either, and she always felt this place was too spooky, always giving her an unsettling feeling. Most importantly, there was only one bed in the room. Even though she usually seemed strong and assertive, she still had the modesty of a daughter at heart.

"Alright, we'll rent it!" Luo Chao took out 800 bucks from his pocket and handed it to the old man.

"Hmm, alright, here are the keys!" The old man took out two crescent-shaped, black-looking items from his pocket and handed them to Luo Chao.

"These are the keys?" Luo Chao wondered. Could these crescent-shaped, cold-touching, black objects be the keys? They were nothing like the keys he usually saw.

"I warn you, do not go out at night, it's best to stay in the room, hehe—" The old man didn't answer Luo Chao's question but instead walked towards the door. Just as he stepped out, he turned around and said to Luo Chao and Yan Ruyu in a sinister tone, which felt a bit threatening.

Hearing that eerie voice, Yan Ruyu felt her scalp tingle, and she snuggled closer to Luo Chao, like a little girl acting coquettishly, looking extremely cute. Yan Ruyu was originally very beautiful, in her mid-twenties, she was at her peak, carrying a slight hint of innocence with a touch of mature allure, making her exceptionally charming. At this moment, without makeup, her girl-like innocence overshadowed her woman's maturity, appearing extremely lovely.

Natural beauty in girls is the most lovely. Yan Ruyu is a perfect example. When she applied those inferior cosmetics, it was hard to endure her heavy makeup. But now, in her true form, her beauty was breathtaking, comparable even to Liu Qianyu, with an added mysterious charm, making her even more enticing.

Seeing the contrast, Luo Chao really wanted to curse: Damn it, how many good girls have been ruined by fake products, and how many good boys have been fooled by them too? Damn counterfeits, can you be any more deceitful?

"Got it!" Luo Chao said faintly after hearing the old man's words. Even though he felt a bit chilled too, Luo Chao knew he needed to stay calm now. Otherwise, a more panicked Yan Ruyu would lose her mind, risking them both perishing here.

Once the old man walked out, Luo Chao pocketed the crescent keys, ran to the door, quickly closed it, and hurried back to embrace Yan Ruyu around the waist.

"Ah!" Yan Ruyu let out a startled cry when Luo Chao hugged her suddenly, her face reddening, and a thought crossed her mind: Did I misjudge him? Is he just like any other man?

A trace of disappointment and upset flashed in her eyes, wondering if all men were like this?

"Don't move, listen to me!" Amidst Yan Ruyu's wild thoughts and struggling, Luo Chao's softly whispered words entered her ears, calming her struggles.

"Don't ask me why, just follow my lead for now! I'll explain afterward!" Luo Chao whispered in a voice only audible to Yan Ruyu, close to her glistening earlobe.

"Muah!" With the opportunity, Luo Chao kissed Yan Ruyu gently on her rosy lips.

"Ah!" Yan Ruyu shrieked, but then heard Luo Chao's loud voice, "Ah, Yu'Er, we came in such a rush that we forgot our toiletries. Let's go out and buy some!"

Yan Ruyu saw that Luo Chao was speaking towards the window when he said this. Clearly, it wasn't meant for her but for those outside. She wasn't dumb; knowing that Luo Chao had a purpose in saying this.

"Oh, okay, let's go then!" Although unsure of Luo Chao's intentions, Yan Ruyu cooperated with him.

After speaking, Luo Chao picked up their bags, linked arms with Yan Ruyu, opened the door, and walked outside, closing the door behind them as they headed into the courtyard.

"Hang your hand behind my back!" While walking, Luo Chao naturally draped one arm over Yan Ruyu's shoulder while whispering softly in her ear.

Despite her reluctance, Yan Ruyu still complied, wrapping her slender arm around Luo Chao's back and pinching the soft flesh at his waist lightly, causing Luo Chao to take a sharp breath.

"Where are you two headed?" Suddenly, a figure appeared before them without any warning, speaking in a raspy voice.

"Ah!"

"Ah!"

Luo Chao and Yan Ruyu screamed in fright, clinging to each other.

"I say, old man, scaring people like that can frighten them to death, you know?" Seeing it was the old man who had brought them here, Luo Chao released Yan Ruyu and patted his chest, speaking.

"We're going to buy toiletries!" Yan Ruyu whispered into Luo Chao's chest.

"I have toiletries here, I can give them to you!" The old man's face turned grim as he spoke.

"How could we use your things, old man? Besides, my wife and I are hungry, we need to go out and get some food. Don't worry, we'll be back soon, won't delay you in locking up, and we'll be very quiet, not disturbing your rest!" Upon hearing the old man's words, Luo Chao internally grimaced, but forced a smile, and then pulled Yan Ruyu toward the main gate.

"If you want to eat, I can have someone cook for you, no need to go out!" The old man's expression turned grim as he spoke, his gaze carrying a sinister air Luo Chao could sense.

"Old man, you're too kind, but how could we trouble you? Moreover, my wife is having her time of the month, you know, we have to go buy supplies for that. You understand, women are troublesome, those few days every month!" Luo Chao pulled Yan Ruyu back two steps, smiling with some embarrassment. But his feet didn't stop as he led Yan Ruyu to the gate.

"You…!" Yan Ruyu nearly burst out laughing at Luo Chao's words, her face turning a vivid red, as she pinched and twisted Luo Chao's waist.

"Hiss!" Luo Chao gasped, subtly grabbing Yan Ruyu's hand, forcing a smile, "Wife, it's not something to be ashamed of, besides, the old man has lived longer, eaten more salt than we have rice, and crossed more bridges than we have roads, he's seen plenty, right, old man?"

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