Ma Xiaohu hung his head, "I know, but, but back then, did you really handle that thing properly?"

"Ma Xiaohu, there are some things you should ask about and some you shouldn't." Xie Fang stood up and patted Ma Xiaohu's shoulder, "Just do your job well. As a security guard, you're earning over ten thousand a month, which is more than you would get anywhere else. Think about your wife and kids; if something happens to you, what will they do?"

Ma Xiaohu opened his mouth to speak but finally just nodded, "Manager Xie, don't worry. I didn't tell Mr. Ye anything. It's just that Mr. Ye seemed to have noticed something."

"Noticed what?" Xie Fang was about to leave but suddenly turned back at Ma Xiaohu's words, looking sharply at him, "What do you mean?"

Ma Xiaohu hesitated briefly, then recounted the conversation he had just had with Ye Guichen.

However, he did not mention that he had advised Ye Guichen to cancel the villa.

After listening, Xie Fang stared at Ma Xiaohu in surprise, "He really said that?"

"Yes, and he didn't look like he was lying." Ma Xiaohu quickly nodded, "You said he is from out of town, so he shouldn't know what happened back then, but he seemed to sense something inside. Could he know some kind of mystic arts?"

"Alright, I know what to do." Xie Fang waved his hand, "Captain Ma, remember to keep your mouth shut."

Before leaving, Xie Fang reminded him again.

Although Ma Xiaohu was reluctant, he still nodded in agreement.

After Xie Fang left, Ma Xiaohu took out a cigarette, walked to the window, and placed the unlit cigarette in his mouth, gazing outside.

The spot he was looking at was the artificial lake.

There was a corridor around the artificial lake, with vines hanging over it, resembling a shady path.

"Sigh, I hope nothing happens." Staring at the figure by the artificial lake, Ma Xiaohu let out a long sigh.

That figure was naturally Ye Guichen.

Feeling that there was something wrong with the artificial lake, Ye Guichen did not go to Phoenix Villa No.2 but went straight to the lakeside.

Even from a distance, Ye Guichen could see only a faint black aura on the lake with his mystical vision, unable to discern anything else.

But as he approached the lake, Ye Guichen suddenly felt very uncomfortable, as if something was watching him.

Even more strangely, the temperature by the lake was significantly lower than at the villa by several degrees.

It was only a difference of a few dozen meters; how could the temperature difference be so large?

"Senior brother, what are you looking at?" Just as Ye Guichen was staring at the lake, Linglong's voice came from behind.

Ye Guichen turned his head to see Linglong bouncing joyfully towards him.

Since Linglong's legs healed, her personality had become much livelier.

Linglong's previous cheerful demeanor was forced, but now her smiles were genuine. Seeing Linglong always made Ye Guichen feel like he was bathing in spring breeze, uplifting his spirits.

"Oh, I'm just admiring the scenery here." Ye Guichen didn't elaborate, casually asking, "Have you chosen a room?"

"Hehe, of course. I chose the room next to Ziran's." Linglong smirked mischievously and asked, "Senior brother, have you picked your room?"

Ye Guichen shook his head, "Not yet."

"Oh, then you'd better hurry up. After all, you and Ziran aren't married yet. If you live together now, it would be illegal cohabitation. I can supervise you if I live next door to ensure you don't do anything wrong." Linglong spoke with a serious tone, though the manner seemed casual.

Ye Guichen almost stumbled and nearly fell into the artificial lake upon hearing this.

Does this girl choose the room next to Chen Ziran just to monitor me?

Originally planning to enjoy some intimate time, wasn't this just stepping into a trap?

"Haha, Linglong, is that what you think of your senior brother?" Ye Guichen smiled awkwardly, turning his head away.

Linglong nodded seriously, "Yes."

"Ahem, Linglong, do you think the scenery here is beautiful?" Ye Guichen quickly changed the topic, feeling that if the conversation continued, he would have no place to hide his embarrassment.

Fortunately, Linglong didn't press further and turned to look at the lake.

After just a glance, Linglong shivered and wrapped her arms around herself, "Senior brother, this artificial lake feels so cold. I couldn't feel it from far away, but now that I'm close, it's extremely uncomfortable. What's going on?"

Ye Guichen was surprised, not expecting Linglong to feel the same, "Are you sure you didn't feel it wrong?"

"Come on, senior brother, why would I lie to you?" Linglong suddenly regretted, "Senior brother, we chose this place because of the lake, thinking it would be nice to hang out here. But now I kind of regret it. Do you think we can return the villa?"

Ye Guichen didn't know why Linglong would feel this way, but the world is full of unusual people.

Having been disabled since childhood, Linglong had exceptionally sharp senses. Not only was she incredibly smart, able to understand medical books at a glance, but she was also perceptive in other areas. It was possible that she could sense the abnormality here.

"Alright, enough nonsense!" Ye Guichen suppressed his doubts, ruffling Linglong's hair, messing it up, making Linglong pout, "Senior brother, don't you know men and women shouldn't touch?"

"Uh, you're my junior sister. What's wrong with me touching your hair?" Ye Guichen felt helpless, "Go get your sister Ziran and Gongsun Fengying; it's time to go back."

Linglong agreed, still eyeing Ye Guichen oddly, "Who exactly is Gongsun Fengying? Why is she living with us?"

"Why do you have so many questions? Just go get them." Ye Guichen feigned anger, glaring at her.

Linglong mumbled, "Fine, no need to tell me then." She then ran back to the villa like a dash of smoke.

Ye Guichen, feeling puzzled, was about to leave when he suddenly noticed a conspicuous stone near the lake about twenty centimeters above ground, as if deliberately placed there.

He walked over and crouched down to observe it.

Ye Guichen then discovered that the side of the stone facing the lake was inscribed with red cinnabar characters: "Mount Tai Stone to Deter Evil."

Strange, could this be a lake stone to deter evil?

As Ye Guichen pondered, Linglong's voice came from behind, "Senior brother, what are you doing squatting there? Come on!"

Ye Guichen snapped out of his thoughts, glanced at the stone one last time, and turned to join Linglong, Chen Ziran, and the others.

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