The surroundings were eerie, and the temperature in the warehouse was extremely low. Water Doll had also set up sinister and terrifying background music, leaving all three of them thoroughly frightened.
"Each of you has three blank cards in front of you. You can write the name of anyone among you on them. If all three names are the same, you pass. If all three names are different, all three of you will be punished together. If two names are the same, the person with the different name will be punished. You have one minute, starting now."
Zhao Nanzhuo knew that Xu Jiaojiao and Chen Ziguo had a good relationship, so the two of them would definitely write their own names on the cards. Thus, he unhesitatingly wrote his own name on his card, believing this would allow him to pass the first challenge.
When the three cards were flipped over, they revealed: Chen Ziguo, Chen Ziguo, Zhao Nanzhuo.
Zhao Nanzhuo was stunned, his legs trembling with fear. He kept muttering "Impossible, impossible."
Chen Ziguo glared fiercely at Xu Jiaojiao with his shadowy eyes, while Xu Jiaojiao lowered her head in shame.
Xu Jiaojiao felt that Chen Ziguo was disabled and would be a burden in this game. Therefore, she naturally assumed that Zhao Nanzhuo would also write Chen Ziguo's name. Consequently, regardless of whose name Chen Ziguo wrote, she believed she would be safe.
However, Chen Ziguo understood Xu Jiaojiao all too well. He hadn't expected to pass this round from the beginning. He only needed to figure out Xu Jiaojiao's thoughts to escape.
He knew who she had written down from her trembling hand and guilty expression while she was writing. Yet, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness in his heart.
His childhood sweetheart had been by her side for so many years, doing so many foolish things for her. Yet, in her heart, he was worthless, someone she could discard at any moment.
Just as Xu Jiaojiao looked up, intending to explain something, she was interrupted by Zhao Nanzhuo's scream.
"Ahhhhhhhh." The other two turned their heads and saw that Zhao Nanzhuo, who had been standing beside them moments ago, had already been dragged away by two little ghosts.
Even from a distance, they could see clearly. The little ghost had actually gnawed off all ten of Zhao Nanzhuo's fingers.
When Zhao Nanzhuo was dragged back, he lay on the ground, limp as a puddle of mud. Immediately after, the robotic voice sounded again.
"Next round: Rock, Paper, Scissors." Before Water Doll could even explain the rules, Xu Jiaojiao seemed to go mad and tried to rush out.
"Madmen, madmen, you're all madmen. This will lead to death! Let me out, let me out! I am the eldest daughter of the Xu family! No matter who is playing tricks behind the scenes, I will not let you go!"
As she spoke, she tried to push the main door but was thrown back by the impact. She felt as if her internal organs had shifted. The two little ghosts expressionlessly dragged her back.
Water Doll's piercing voice echoed for a while, causing all three of them to suffer from bleeding eardrums. Xu Jiaojiao and Zhao Nanzhuo writhed on the ground in pain, while Chen Ziguo gripped his wheelchair tightly to prevent himself from falling.
Water Doll, too lazy to waste any more words, pointed to a virtual screen that displayed: "The three of you will choose your opponents. Whoever chooses each other will compete first. The remaining person will then duel the loser from the previous round."
After speaking, three cards appeared in their hands, each depicting rock, paper, or scissors. Chen Ziguo reacted the fastest, and he chose Xu Jiaojiao first.
Xu Jiaojiao dared not meet his gaze. They had grown up together since childhood, and Chen Ziguo knew her inside out. As expected, in the first round, Xu Jiaojiao chose paper, and Chen Ziguo chose scissors.
Having lost the first round, the already collapsing Xu Jiaojiao then faced the unfamiliar Zhao Nanzhuo, and she lost.
Soon, she was dragged into a semi-enclosed pit. Xu Jiaojiao screamed in terror. No matter how much she struggled, the two little ghosts were able to hold her firmly.
The pit was filled with fist-sized rats, scurrying around and squeaking, clearly starving.
The rats trampled and bit her. The pain spread throughout her body, and she couldn't even pass out.
The two grown men, ten feet away, trembled with fear as they listened to her screams. After ten minutes, Xu Jiaojiao was carried out.
Her entire body was covered in rat bites, a torment no less than being cut into a thousand pieces. She was barely breathing.
"Now that all three of you are unable to walk, and you cannot play physical games, let's have some brain games. You will answer questions one by one. If you fail to answer, you will be electrocuted once."
"Why are fat people more afraid of heat than thin people? Chen Ziguo."
"Because fat people have a larger surface area."
"Correct." Chen Ziguo breathed a sigh of relief. All three of them paid close attention.
"Brother has 4 apples, Sister has 3 apples, Brother has 8 apples. After Brother gives Brother 1 apple, Brother eats 3. Who has more apples now? Xu Jiaojiao."
Xu Jiaojiao: "..."
"Three, two, one, time's up, click to start." (Accelerated version)
Xu Jiaojiao's body convulsed from the electric shock, foaming at the mouth like she was having an epileptic fit.
Water Doll disdainfully said, "Tsk, a slacker is just a slacker, can't even do first-grade problems."
"Which month has 28 days? Zhao Nanzhuo."
"Three, two..."
"Every month does."
"Hmm, correct."
The three of them were severely electrocuted under Water Doll's torment. Water Doll chose quick-fire questions and brain teasers. Xu Jiaojiao, who was already weak, fell for them every time.
At this moment, dark clouds began to gather in the sky directly above the warehouse...
Jun Jiuli: "Water Doll, retreat quickly. The Heavenly Dao is coming..."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, worthy of being his own daughter, so protective."
The air in the warehouse suddenly warmed up, and the silence was terrifying. After a long pause, Zhao Nanzhuo finally mustered the courage to look around.
The squeaking rats and the little ghosts that had been lingering around were all gone.
He let out a loud cry, "We're safe, we're safe!"
However, all three of their phones had been broken during the electrocution, making it impossible to call for help. They could only remain here, injured and in pain, waiting for rescue. Such a remote location, only a lunatic would come here.
The Heavenly Dao was indeed fond of his own daughter. Two hours later, a team doing paranormal live streams arrived to explore.
They stumbled upon the three individuals by chance, and the trio were rescued, but the entire ordeal was broadcast live. After netizens dug up their identities, they speculated whether they had suffered divine punishment.
Or perhaps it was the young masters playing some perverse game. Whatever the case, they didn't understand the world of the rich. But they sure played big. Their lives were almost lost. Did these three have some mental issues?
The internet buzzed with various discussions and opinions. However, everyone lost any goodwill they had towards the three of them. The heroine's halo was once again diminished.