1330 I Only Want You 28 (1/2)

”Yes, he'll be staying here tonight. We've been using bottled water for our meals. He'll be fine, especially with me around,” said An Xiaoning.

Still feeling worried, Madam Wang said, ”I'm not being nosy, but I really don't think you should let him stay here. I don't want to be responsible if anything happens.”

Noticing how worried she was, An Xiaoning said, ”Sister Wang, please come inside with me. I have something to tell you.”

”Alright.”

As soon as they entered, An Xiaoning removed her mask in front of Madam Wang, giving the latter a great shock. She asked in astonishment, ”Oh my god, oh goodness, this… this… you… aren't you that female police officer whom I saw today?”

”Yes, Sister. I'm sorry to have lied to you, but we came here with the purpose of cracking the case. The case was officially closed today. However, the peculiar phenomenon of the unusual deaths of male villagers is still unexplained. I came here to look into this bizarre matter.”

Madam Wang exclaimed in surprise, ”Terrific! Turns out you're a police officer. What were you wearing on your face? It's so realistic. I couldn't even tell that you were wearing a mask.”

”It's a mask. The texture is identical to human skin. That's why you couldn't tell. Sister Wang, I hope you can keep our identities confidential. Don't tell any of the other villagers, alright?”

”Sure, sure. Rest assured, my lips are sealed. He's not your husband, is he?” asked Madam Wang.

”No, he's my bodyguard. There's only one bed but we don't share the same blanket.”

”Why don't we let him move to another room? There's a bed in the other room.”

An Xiaoning declined politely, ”We appreciate your offer, Sister Wang, but we haven't found out the reason for the deaths of the male villagers yet. I'm afraid that it might be the doing of spirits, so I think it'd be better for us to stay together in the same room. Besides, I can see and communicate with spirits.”

”I've truly gotten an eyeopener today. Actually, when you guys were in Liu Wanzhen's house, we heard some of the noises while standing outside the door. We heard her voice too. I really can't imagine what it must have been like inside. By the way, I must return you the money for the blanket and the rent.”

Noticing that she was about to turn around and get the money, An Xiaoning stopped her and said, ”Sister, that's a separate issue. It's our duty to solve cases. We can't stay here for free. You must accept the money. If you don't, we'll have to move away.”

”You're helping all of the villagers solve the crime. I can't accept your money.”

”Madam Wang, you must accept it. It isn't much but you deserve it. We can't stay here for free. Besides, I'll still need your help with investigating this strange phenomenon.”

”My help?”

”Yes, I need to find out more about this village in detail. Take me to meet the other aunties tomorrow to chat about the village.”

”Sure, no problem. Hurry and get some rest, then. You've been busy for the entire day.”

”Alright, rest well too, Sister Wang.”

Smiling, Madam Wang left.

Fan Shixin poured some water onto his leg and closed the door. ”If we can uncover the truth about this matter quickly as well, we'll get to go home sooner.”

An Xiaoning smiled and asked, ”What's wrong? Don't you like it here?”

”Of course not. I just think that Young Sir would definitely get anxious and impatient if we stay here for a couple of months.”

Still smiling, An Xiaoning answered, ”It's just a couple of months, not years. It'll be fine. Your Young Sir can handle it.”

However, she had to eat her words as soon as she said them.

The door opened and Jin Qingyan entered. ”I can't handle it,” he said in a deep voice.

An Xiaoning was greatly taken aback to see him. Why is he here?