After leaving the previous world, Xu Zifan rested in the void for a long time until he was in the best condition in all aspects before setting off again.
When Xu Zifan woke up this time, he was lying on the sofa. It was very dark around him, with only a faint moonlight filtering through the curtains. He glanced around and could barely make out that it was a nicely decorated living room. In the dead of night, there was no other sound in the room. He silently closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep, and began to understand the situation of this world.
The original owner, Xu Zifan, was taciturn, introverted, honest, and simple-minded; even his hairstyle was rather dull. He had a slight case of social anxiety. Fortunately, he had good professional skills and, after graduating from university, landed a job as a programmer in the technical department of the best internet technology company in the province.
Their family lived in the provincial capital. Xu's parents were both high school teachers. They owned an 80-square-meter two-bedroom apartment in the old city, and also bought the original owner a larger 120-square-meter two-bedroom apartment as their marital home. The two elders had children relatively late in life; by the time Xu Zifan was thirty, they had already retired and were receiving pensions and old-age insurance.
Logically speaking, someone with the original owner's qualifications shouldn't have had trouble finding a partner. If he found a gentle and virtuous wife and they lived a good life together, their future would definitely be bright. The problem was that the original owner had a crush on a goddess from high school to university, and this goddess actually came looking for him!
This was the beginning of his nightmare.
The goddess was the original owner's high school deskmate, named Wu Xuefei. She was very beautiful and was the school beauty, with many suitors. Wu Xuefei didn't mind the original owner's dull and boring nature; she would greet and chat with him every day with a smile. Over time, the original owner developed feelings for Wu Xuefei. However, he knew he wasn't good enough for her and never dared to confess his feelings. He only silently helped her when she needed him, and slowly became her good friend.
During the college entrance exam, he secretly looked at Wu Xuefei's application and filled in the same university. Although they were no longer classmates, they often saw each other during their four years of university because of their good relationship. The original owner didn't think about developing anything; he just wanted to stay by Wu Xuefei's side. At that time, Wu Xuefei would come to him to confide in him whenever she had something unpleasant, and he was already very content. Later, after graduating from university, Wu Xuefei went abroad on a solo trip, while the original owner returned home and found a job, and their contact gradually decreased.
Unexpectedly, just as the original owner had let go of her and started going on blind dates, she returned! Wu Xuefei was overjoyed to return to her hometown and reunite with her friend, and the original owner was also very happy to see his goddess again. The two celebrated with a meal, and in their excitement, they drank quite a bit. When the original owner took Wu Xuefei back to her hotel, Wu Xuefei seemed unwell, so the original owner stayed to take care of her. Later, Wu Xuefei almost fell, and the original owner helped her up. The two fell onto the bed together, both drunk and not fully conscious, and somehow ended up having sex.
The next day, Wu Xuefei woke up crying. No matter how much the original owner apologized, it was no use. Wu Xuefei even said they should never see each other again, that they could never be friends after what had happened. Wu Xuefei kicked the original owner out, immediately changed hotels, and blocked all the contact information they had just added, making it clear that they would never speak to each other again. The original owner was extremely depressed, filled with self-blame and guilt, and couldn't cheer up for a whole month, constantly thinking about how to get Wu Xuefei to forgive him.
A month later, Wu Xuefei suddenly appeared before him, looking haggard. Upon seeing him, she burst into tears and hit him, saying she was pregnant. She said she considered him a good friend, but he had taken advantage of her, and she hated him to death!
The more Wu Xuefei said this, the more the original owner felt he was committing a heinous crime, yet he also felt a secret excitement because his goddess was pregnant with his child! He tried his best to comfort Wu Xuefei, begging her not to abort the child, pleading with her to marry him, and even showing her his house and savings, explaining his parents' situation and family background. Wu Xuefei cried and argued with him for several days before finally deciding to marry him for the sake of the child and start a family with him.
Marrying the goddess he had secretly admired for years was like a dream come true for the original owner. Although Xu's parents thought Wu Xuefei was too beautiful and had appeared out of nowhere, and were a little disliked, the original owner had gone on so many blind dates without finding anyone suitable. Not only was she someone he liked, but she was also pregnant. Of course, their joy outweighed any other feelings, and they warmly accepted this daughter-in-law. Wu Xuefei said she wasn't in the mood to prepare for a wedding and insisted on only registering the marriage. She also didn't inform her family, saying she was afraid of being scolded and would do it later.
The original owner of this body complied with her every whim, and the two finally obtained their marriage certificate smoothly. The wedding house was already prepared and decorated. The original owner bought high-end furniture, appliances, and household items according to Wu Xuefei's preferences, making their new home very stylish and sophisticated. Although it cost a lot of money, looking at his comfortable home and his goddess-like wife, and thinking about the upcoming baby, the original owner felt like he was living in a honey pot, even sleeping with a smile on his face.
After getting married, Wu Xuefei was unhappy and often cried. Once, she cried so hard that the original owner of the body asked her anxiously, and she told her that her father had been in an accident. He had been arrested for drunk driving, killing someone, and the victim's family said they would only give him a letter of forgiveness if he paid one million yuan in compensation; otherwise, they would make sure her father spent the rest of his life in jail.
Wu Xuefei said her family was penniless. Her mother's serious illness had drained all their savings, even forcing them to sell their house. They had emptied their savings, but nothing could save her mother. Her father was too grief-stricken to drink, and she never expected this to happen. Wu Xuefei cried so hard she almost fainted, repeatedly saying why her family was in such dire straits.
The original owner couldn't bear to see her like this, and crying like that during pregnancy was too harmful to the fetus. In addition, he always felt that the "misery" Wu Xuefei mentioned included the fact that she was pregnant unexpectedly and had to marry him, so he felt very guilty and finally promised to find a way to help his father-in-law.
When Xu's parents found out, they were disgusted, feeling it was like a marriage of convenience. But the marriage was already underway, and a child was born; they couldn't just stand by and watch their in-laws suffer, letting Wu Xuefei cry every day. What if she cried herself to death and miscarried? Therefore, even though they were very unhappy, they still took out all their savings, plus what the original owner had accumulated over the years.
With their salaries, they barely scraped together a million, which truly emptied their pockets.
Wu Xuefei knelt down before the elderly couple, tears streaming down her face, and said she would definitely take good care of them in the future. She told them to consider the money a loan and that she would work hard to earn money after giving birth and repay them with her father. Her words made Xu's parents feel a little better, and Wu Xuefei continued to treat them very well afterward. They believed that Wu Xuefei was genuinely grateful to them.
Wu Xuefei's father, Wu Lidong, had an accident in another city, so the original owner accompanied Wu Xuefei there. Upon arrival, they first went to the police station to visit Wu Lidong. It was the original owner's first time meeting her father-in-law, especially under these circumstances, and she was a little nervous. She only noticed that her father-in-law looked very young and was very well-maintained, but given how beautiful Wu Xuefei was, it was normal for her father-in-law to be handsome and young.
They ended their visit after exchanging only a few words. Wu Xuefei then quickly contacted the deceased's family to negotiate. The original owner of the body wasn't very talkative and mostly just stayed by Wu Xuefei's side to handle the situation.
The million was given, and sure enough, Wu Lidong was released within two days. It was said the deceased was at fault, and the case was closed. The Wu family house was sold, and Wu Xuefei remarried without Wu Lidong's knowledge. Naturally, Wu Lidong was worried and went home with them. Their house was a large two-bedroom apartment, and Wu Lidong happened to occupy the other bedroom. Hearing about their drunken indiscretions and premarital pregnancy, Wu Lidong treated the original owner of this body with extreme disdain. The original owner could only try to appease his father-in-law, hoping he would accept him and the family could live happily ever after.
The original owner felt somewhat uncomfortable living with Wu Lidong, a complete stranger, but all his savings were gone. He was anxious to earn money, so he voluntarily worked overtime and couldn't take care of Wu Xuefei. Considering that Wu Lidong was a good caregiver for Wu Xuefei, he sincerely begged Wu Lidong to stay longer, ideally until Wu Xuefei gave birth. Wu Lidong, worried about his daughter, naturally agreed.
Neither Wu Lidong nor Wu Xuefei knew how to cook. Every morning, the original owner had to get up early to make breakfast for three people, and when she got home in the evening, she had to cook dinner and clean the house. When she couldn't cook dinner at noon or because she was working overtime, Wu Lidong and Wu Xuefei would order takeout. The original owner had mentioned housework twice, and Wu Xuefei said that her father had never done these things in his life, and now that he was retired, she couldn't let him suffer any more. So Wu Xuefei tried to learn to cook herself, but she burned her hands, spilled soup, and made a mess of the place.
The original owner certainly didn't dare let Wu Xuefei do these things anymore, so he could only work harder himself, taking on all the housework after work. He was exhausted, but the anticipation for the baby and the longing for the future marriage filled him with motivation. He didn't complain at all, only wanting to work hard to give his wife and child a good life.
Because he often worked overtime, and after coming home and tidying up, he would always disturb Wu Xuefei's sleep when he returned to his room. Poor sleep made her feel very unwell, and Wu Lidong felt sorry for his daughter and was very dissatisfied with this, so he simply suggested that the original owner sleep on the sofa. Anyway, the sofa was soft and comfortable, and he could easily sleep on it. The original owner wanted Wu Xuefei to get a good rest, so he reluctantly agreed, putting Wu Xuefei's needs first.
But soon, Wu Xuefei's smile vanished. She frequently became angry and burst into tears without warning. After seeing a doctor, she was diagnosed with prenatal depression. To recover, she needed to relax, do things that made her happy, appreciate the beauty of life, talk to people, and most importantly, have the company of her family. The original owner knew how their marriage came about and how this child came to be. Seeing his goddess depressed and distressed, yet unable to be there for her due to frequent overtime work, he felt even more guilty and could only plead with his father-in-law to take Wu Xuefei out more often to go out and have fun.
After that, the Wu father and daughter frequently went out, exploring the surrounding area and enjoying various delicacies, letting Wu Xuefei experience the beauty of life. This method was indeed effective; Wu Xuefei's condition gradually improved. Of course, it also cost a lot of money. The original owner worked hard, working overtime to earn money to repay his parents, but he didn't save a penny and even maxed out his credit cards, becoming a credit card slave. But what could he do? Could he just watch his wife become depressed and do nothing? Severe depression is very dangerous. He could only hope that his wife would recover soon so that their lives could truly improve.
Seeing how hard their son was working, Xu's parents gave most of their retirement pensions to the original owner every month, keeping only a small amount for themselves. They vaguely felt that they had made a mistake in marrying him, but they couldn't ignore their daughter-in-law's depression. Although it was more troublesome, it wasn't uncommon, and they could only consider it bad luck. Xu's mother even went to a temple to pray for her son's luck.
Wu Xuefei spent her entire pregnancy like this, and the original owner also went from being full of energy to being physically and mentally exhausted. But Wu Xuefei gave birth to a very cute son, and seeing their bloodline continue filled the original owner with a sense of satisfaction, making all the exhaustion unimportant. However, his joy did not affect Wu Xuefei. Wu Xuefei's depression had improved a lot, but unexpectedly it worsened after childbirth, and she would feel very anxious whenever she saw her child.
She said she was childless by choice and had never considered becoming a mother. She suffered greatly from her unplanned pregnancy, and didn't have an abortion because she didn't want to harm the unborn child or her own body. Besides, she had a very good relationship with the original owner of this body, and seeing how much the original owner loved children, she couldn't bear to hurt her. However, she didn't expect that even after giving birth, she still couldn't accept it. She couldn't care for the child and was anxious every single moment.
Postpartum depression is often difficult to diagnose. Xu's parents searched online and discovered that postpartum depression can lead to self-harm and harm to the baby, which terrified them. They decided to bring the baby to their home to care for her, saying they would take the baby back when Wu Xuefei recovered. Wu Xuefei's condition improved somewhat, and she became less anxious. However, after her postpartum period, because she remained depressed and in a bad mood, she and Wu Lidong went on trips again. This time, without the inconveniences of pregnancy, they even went to other cities, mainly visiting tourist attractions, enjoying local cuisine, buying local specialties, and savoring life.
The original owner often worked overtime and came home alone. Missing his son, he went back to live with his parents. His previous imagined sweet and happy life after marrying his goddess completely vanished.
His dream was shattered, but fortunately, he had a child born to a goddess who looked very much like his wife and father-in-law. He was sure to grow up to be a handsome young man. His life wasn't entirely without joy; watching his son grow and change every day was his greatest joy.
However, as his work became increasingly demanding and his credit card debt mounted, he couldn't take it anymore and told Wu Xuefei and Wu Lidong that he couldn't continue the trip. He also subtly hoped that Wu Lidong could help support the family, since he was still young and strong, and wouldn't it be better for the two of them to work together to provide Wu Xuefei with a comfortable life and a good environment for treatment?
As it turned out, Wu Lidong said he didn't have any skills, and the job he could find in the provincial capital would only earn him a little over two thousand a month, which wouldn't be of much use, and he wouldn't have time to take care of Wu Xuefei. He worried that Wu Xuefei would be left alone at home, overthinking and feeling depressed; who knew what might happen? Then Wu Lidong told the original owner that to make money, hard work alone was useless; you had to invest. He said he knew some people in that area and could help the original owner find out if there were any investment opportunities.
They didn't go on any more trips. The original owner saved up his salary and borrowed some more money, then, persuaded by the father and daughter, tentatively invested 20,000 yuan. A month later, he received a return of 25,000 yuan. This generous return made the original owner a little uneasy, but the Wu family said it was normal; the other party was in big business, so they earned a lot and naturally received a lot in return. They wouldn't even accept his 20,000 yuan investment; others invested hundreds of thousands or millions. If it weren't for Wu Lidong's acquaintance with them, they wouldn't have given him this opportunity at all.
The original owner never met the other party directly; all payments were made through Wu Lidong, but the money he received was genuine. He invested another 50,000, receiving a return of 70,000 after a month. He invested another 70,000, receiving a return of 100,000 after a month. The more he invested, the higher the return rate. After a year of hard work, the original owner was extremely fortunate to encounter such an investment. He had always felt guilty for taking so much money from his parents, and now that he had finally found a way to make money quickly, he was naturally overjoyed and excited.
Wu Xuefei's condition improved significantly. She was always happy to see the returned money and often told him to quickly earn a million so she could repay Xu's parents. This made the original owner feel that she was better and had finally returned to her kind and understanding self. Because of Wu Xuefei's improved condition, he was finally allowed to return to the bedroom. His wife's tenderness and the continuous returns on his investments made the original owner feel much more relaxed. Even his father-in-law treated him kindly, and he truly began to enjoy a happy life.
He suggested bringing his son back, as his parents were getting old and taking care of a child would be very difficult. However, when they went to visit Xu's parents, Wu Xuefei vomited upon smelling baby formula. A checkup revealed she was pregnant again! The original owner of this body, along with Xu's parents, were overjoyed, feeling that Wu Xuefei might be naturally fertile. Furthermore, the second pregnancy seemed to have eliminated Wu Xuefei's aversion to children, making her accept it naturally. The doctor said her depression was almost cured.
This is double happiness, and with the return on investment, it's triple happiness.
Wu Xuefei proposed that after repaying her in-laws one million yuan, she wanted to move to a bigger house. She hoped her father would continue to live with them, as the two children would have no room in the future. Moving to a new house is not something to be done casually; the children's schooling must also be taken into account. School district housing costs 21,000 yuan per square meter, and a spacious four-bedroom house would cost at least 800,000 yuan plus the current house to barely make ends meet.
The required amount of money was substantial, but fortunately, the investment had a particularly high rate of return, so it wasn't too stressful. Not long after, Wu Lidong mentioned a great investment opportunity: a large project requiring significant funds, with returns double the usual amount. This was a pleasant surprise. Persuaded by Wu Xuefei and Wu Lidong, the original owner, eager to repay her parents and earn enough to buy a new house, made the difficult decision to invest more.
The original owner borrowed money from relatives and friends and took out numerous online loans. He had a good credit history and decent character, so although some advised him to be cautious with investments, they didn't press him further after he mentioned receiving returns several times. Others wanted him to introduce them to other investors, but Wu Lidong refused, saying that they weren't accepting new investors this time and that the doubled returns were a way of rewarding loyal customers. This made the opportunity seem even more attractive, and the original owner managed to borrow a total of 500,000 yuan. Based on the high investment returns plus the doubled returns, he would receive 2 million yuan back after a month!
The original owner was also uneasy about such an investment, so he decided to invest only this one last time. After this, he would have saved up enough money, and he would continue to work hard, and everything would be fine.
This time, however, there was no return. Wu Lidong said the person had disappeared. The original owner was devastated and wanted to call the police, but Wu Lidong said that without a loan agreement or contract, there was no evidence to sue. He was also furious, saying that since he had helped make the connection, he had to find the person and get the money back. Then Wu Lidong left their city to personally search for the person and get his money back.
The original owner of this body agreed to repay the loan within a month, but two months passed and Wu Lidong still hadn't made a move. Relatives and friends started demanding their money back. Since it wasn't a small amount, they knew they had to get it back as soon as they sensed something was wrong. Xu's parents were also upset and even fell ill, but they couldn't help much. Seeing that Wu Xuefei was pregnant, they couldn't vent their anger on her. They could only blame their son for investing such a large sum of money without their knowledge, and the original owner endured immense pressure.
As more and more people came to their door demanding money, Wu Xuefei began to worry. She told the original owner that they had two children to raise and parents to support in their old age. If they couldn't get their investment back and had to give their house to relatives, they wouldn't be able to survive. The original owner said the house could be sold for 1.5 million yuan, which could pay off 500,000 yuan of debt. With the remaining money, they could buy a spacious three-bedroom apartment in the old town. He said he could work hard in the future.
Wu Xuefei's depression suddenly flared up, and she even started self-harming, crying and saying she couldn't see a future. Wu Xuefei reminisced about their time together from high school to university, sounding suicidal, which terrified the original owner of the body. Finally, he agreed to Wu Xuefei's plan; the two staged a divorce, drafting a divorce agreement where the house would belong solely to Wu Xuefei, and debts...
The money must be returned to its rightful owner. First, protect the family's assets; that way, even the court can't force him to repay the money. Then, they can figure out a way to get Wu Lidong's investment back, and everything will be fine.
The series of events threw the original owner's life into chaos, leaving her completely bewildered. By the time her parents found out, she and Wu Xuefei had already obtained their divorce certificate and the house had been transferred. The two elders were furious and, for the first time, suspected that Wu Xuefei and Wu Lidong were liars. But how could a liar have given birth to the original owner's child and be pregnant with a second one?
Before they could figure things out, Wu Xuefei sold the house, completely changing her attitude and becoming incredibly cold towards the original owner. Wu Lidong also suddenly appeared, helping Wu Xuefei pack all her things, and together they went to the Xu family to pick up their eldest son. The original owner was shocked and questioned them, only to be met with their sarcastic remarks and insults, being called stupid.
It turns out that Wu Lidong wasn't Wu Xuefei's father at all; they were just a couple, albeit with a ten-year age gap! Wu Lidong had failed in his investments and owed someone 200,000 yuan. Wu Xuefei happened to run into the original owner of this body and, thinking the original owner seemed to come from a well-off family, she and Wu Lidong set up a honey trap, resulting in a drunken encounter. For the month that Wu Xuefei blocked the original owner, she stayed with Wu Lidong. She did get pregnant, but it was Wu Lidong's child. She said the original owner was an honest person, very easy to fool, and that if they planned carefully, they definitely wouldn't be discovered.
As expected, the original owner never suspected her. No one would suspect their father-in-law was an imposter, or that the goddess they'd known for years would use such a despicable method to deceive them. Then, Wu Lidong went out of town and caused a minor accident that landed him in the police station. They did visit him at the station, but they didn't specifically mention why he was in there. The original owner assumed Wu Lidong was arrested for causing an accident, when in fact it was just a fight. The deceased's family members who negotiated the deal were hired. The entire million yuan went into Wu Lidong's pocket. He paid off his 200,000 yuan debt, leaving him with 800,000 yuan.
They originally intended to leave, but the original owner treated them exceptionally well. After discussing it, they decided to focus on their pregnancy and let the original owner be the sucker. Also, the marital house was the original owner's premarital property, and since she had no savings, she wouldn't get a penny in a divorce. They had just tasted the sweetness of the relationship and there was no danger of being discovered, so of course they wanted to try their best to get their hands on the house.
Afterwards, Wu Xuefei pretended to have depression, made the original owner sleep on the sofa, and gave them money to spend. While the original owner was at work, they lived a sweet life like a married couple, being affectionate at home and enjoying themselves everywhere they went. As long as they were careful in public, they didn't arouse suspicion. They treated the original owner as a money-making machine and a servant, squeezing him dry every month. After their son was born, they left him to be cared for by Xu's parents. Seeing them treat the child like a treasure made them feel extremely happy.
After that, the original owner started to rebel, so they plotted to swindle money through investments. They had several hundred thousand yuan, and initially, they were the ones who provided the investment returns, just to gain the original owner's trust and make one last big profit. During this time, they finally figured out how to swindle her out of the house, using the same old tricks: pregnancy anxiety, this time adding self-harm.
Their excuses were convincing, their acting was superb, and their father-daughter relationship made it hard to doubt. People might think the original owner was foolish, but being in that situation, it was easy to be deceived; even Xu's parents didn't see through the deception. Especially since the original owner had always lived a simple life and had known Wu Xuefei for many years, he never imagined that such a honey trap, like those in movies, would befall him. He was swindled out of all his wealth and left with a debt of 500,000 yuan.
Of course, Wu Xuefei's second pregnancy wasn't his either. Wu Xuefei said she always took birth control pills when she was with him, and both children were Wu Lidong's. Xu's parents had been taking care of their grandson for nearly a year and had a very deep bond with him. When they first heard this shocking truth, they were completely unable to accept it. The arrogant attitude of Wu Xuefei and Wu Lidong also caused them to faint from the shock.
The original owner frantically took the two elderly people to the hospital, but when he went back to look for Wu Xuefei and the others, they were nowhere to be found. He called the police, but everything had been done voluntarily, there was no IOU, and no evidence to prove that he had been deceived by the two, making it impossible to investigate.
The two elderly people were seriously ill, hospitalized, and received IV drips for many days before recovering. However, the blow they suffered had taken a toll on their health, leaving them with no energy whatsoever. Because of the series of events that had transpired during this period, the original owner of this body couldn't concentrate at work, and a code error he wrote almost caused the company to lose a deal. He was already honest, quiet, and somewhat unassuming, and his constant overtime work only made his boss think he was inefficient. This mistake led to his immediate dismissal.
He couldn't find a better job with better pay, and his parents' pensions weren't much. Relatives and friends were pressing for repayment, so the couple had no choice but to sell their house in the old city. The house wasn't worth much; it only sold for a little over 300,000 yuan, leaving them with over 100,000 yuan still owed. Fortunately, most of it was from online loans, though the interest rates were high, so they no longer had to incur debts of gratitude.
The three of them rented a cheap one-bedroom apartment. The elderly couple slept in the bedroom, while the original owner slept in the living room, scrimping and saving to pay off their debts. The whole family was miserable and devoid of smiles. If it had only been like this, given the original owner's personality, she would have simply hated Wu Xuefei and Wu Lidong, but since she couldn't find anyone to help her, she could have continued living her life. But then, during this difficult time, Xu's father was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer.
They were still in debt, and relatives and friends, knowing their situation from the past, refused to lend them any more money. The original owner begged and pleaded but couldn't get any money, delaying Xu's father's treatment. The cancer spread rapidly, and he soon reached the terminal stage. Because they couldn't afford good medicine, the treatment wasn't effective enough, and Xu's father often suffered unbearable pain in his final days. Seeing her husband suffer like this, Xu's mother was also deeply grieved. Finally, after Xu's father passed away, Xu's mother also collapsed and didn't last long, following him in death.
The original owner was penniless, his family destroyed, and he frantically searched everywhere for Wu Xuefei and Wu Lidong. But they had long since moved to other cities, perhaps even abroad. The world was vast; where could he possibly find them?
He spent his whole life searching for them to take revenge, but he never found them. Because he was searching everywhere, he had no stable job and little will to survive. In the end, he died of hunger and cold under a bridge.
The original owner traded his soul for the opportunity to allow the interdimensional messenger to arrive. He had only two requests: one was to take revenge and make Wu Xuefei and Wu Lidong lose everything, live a life worse than death, and suffer a miserable and painful life; the other was to be filial to his parents and let them enjoy their old age in peace.
Xu Zifan opened his eyes, knowing he was in a safe environment, and sat up immediately. The original owner of this body had just started sleeping on the sofa, not long after Wu Lidong moved in. At this time, Wu Xuefei was already preparing to feign pregnancy depression so the original owner would provide money for them, the "father and daughter," to go out and have fun.
The timing was perfect. Xu Zifan didn't want to sleep with those disgusting women, much less spend money to entertain them. Since he wanted to make them lose everything, suffer a fate worse than death, and endure utter misery, he naturally had to ruin their reputations first. Since these two drama queens loved to act so much, the whole nation had to put on a good show.
Xu Zifan pulled his phone from under his pillow and glanced at the time: three in the morning, the time when most people were fast asleep. These two bastards were bullying the original owner while he was sound asleep in his room. How could he let them be so comfortable? Xu Zifan stroked his chin, deciding to show off his acting skills—something he excelled at.
He put on his bathrobe and looked around. He saw a rather large crystal vase on the coffee table, and the roses inside must have been bought by Wu Lidong for Wu Xuefei.
Xu Zifan curled the corners of his mouth, stood up, and forcefully swung his robe at the vase. The vase hit the ground with a loud bang and shattered.
Wu Lidong and Wu Xuefei, who were in the bedroom, immediately woke up. They both turned on the lights and ran out of the bedroom. "What happened? What was that noise?"
No one answered them. Wu Lidong helped Wu Xuefei up and then turned on the living room light. They saw that the vase was broken and Xu Zifan was staring ahead expressionlessly, slowly walking towards them.
Wu Lidong said irritably, "What's wrong with you? Don't you know Feifei hasn't been sleeping well since she got pregnant? How could you be so careless?"
Wu Xuefei gently touched her lower abdomen, frowned, and said softly, "Zifan, be careful next time. Sweep up the broken glass first, so you don't get cut."
But Xu Zifan didn't respond to them at all, and seemed not to see them either. He kept walking forward and walked a few steps to Wu Xuefei. Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed Wu Xuefei's neck!
"Ah! What are you doing?! Let go!" Wu Xuefei was terrified and quickly grabbed his hand and pulled him down.
Wu Lidong rushed over to pull him away, shouting angrily, "Let go! Let go of me!"
Wu Lidong finally managed to push Xu Zifan away with great effort, then helped Wu Xuefei back a few steps, ready to fight Xu Zifan. Wu Xuefei grabbed him, coughed a few times, and pointed at Xu Zifan, whispering, "Look, he... he seems off. Is he sleepwalking?"
Wu Lidong was taken aback and looked at Xu Zifan, only to find him continuing to walk forward. This time, he went to the kitchen and began tidying up the utensils, his face expressionless, looking like a robot. Wu Lidong frowned deeply. "Sleepwalking? This kid has this problem? I'll go wake him up. Even if he's sleepwalking, you can't just pinch him like that."
Wu Xuefei quickly stopped him, "No, I've heard that waking a sleepwalker can scare them to death, but I don't know if it's true. What if it is? What if he dies? Wouldn't that be too much trouble for us?"
"What should we do? Just let him continue sleepwalking? He's wandering around the house alone at night, tsk, it's kind of creepy to think about." Wu Lidong frowned even more. The joy of moving in and living in a nice house for free had vanished. If Xu Zifan did this every night, how could he sleep?
Wu Xuefei looked at Xu Zifan and saw him slowly wiping the knives one by one. Suddenly, she felt a chill down her spine and touched her neck, saying fearfully, "Why do I feel like he's so dangerous when he's sleepwalking? He just pinched me. What if he... stabs someone with a knife? It's so scary. Let's send him back to his parents' house."
"How can we rush him? This place is close to his company, and you're pregnant. He has no reason to go there." Wu Lidong irritably ran his fingers through his hair, pushed Wu Xuefei into the room, and comforted her, "Go inside and lock the door. He can't get in or touch you. Don't wake him now. Wait until he wakes up tomorrow, and I'll give him a good scolding and see how he explains himself."
Wu Xuefei's eyes lit up, and she smiled, "Actually, just say he was sleepwalking and let him go back to his parents. You should go to sleep early too, and remember to lock the door."
"Okay, don't worry. Goodnight, baby!" Wu Lidong leaned against the wall with one hand, lifted Wu Xuefei's chin, and kissed her on the lips.
The moment they separated after their kiss, they suddenly realized Xu Zifan was standing right next to them with a knife! They gasped and quickly separated, taking several steps back in alarm. Only after realizing Xu Zifan was looking straight ahead and not at them did they breathe a sigh of relief, but the harrowing experience left them feeling extremely uneasy.
The two glared at Xu Zifan a few times before returning to their rooms and locking the doors securely. Xu Zifan chuckled, toying with the fruit knife in his hand, and slowly returned to the sofa to lie down. This was only the first day; they'd have a long way to go. Since they'd gone to such lengths to tie themselves to him, he couldn't let them off without repaying them properly.
Xu Zifan set his alarm for work that morning, pulled the covers up, and went to sleep soundly. The two people in the room, however, couldn't fall asleep. Every time they closed their eyes, they couldn't stop thinking about Xu Zifan standing next to them with a blank expression. Especially the image of Xu Zifan holding a knife. Unable to sleep, they both searched for information about sleepwalking on their phones. The more they read, the more terrifying it became. Sleepwalkers really are capable of anything. If it weren't for Wu Lidong, Xu Zifan might have strangled Wu Xuefei to death!
I initially thought he was an easy target, but suddenly he seems so terrifying?