Chapter 1885: Chapter 1071: Watanabe Gou
The task had just started, and the information was still incomplete. Continuing the discussion was pointless. Yang Xiao urged Takagi Reina to rest first; the night was getting deeper, and his midnight watch would suffice here.
After the recent events, Yang Xiao and Takagi Reina had gained a preliminary understanding of each other.
Especially Takagi Reina, who was suspicious of Yang Xiao’s character and background, while she was quite impressed by his ability.
It’s crucial to note that most people wouldn’t even react to the Ghost using the water’s reflection to locate them; Yang Xiao survived solely on his skill.
Takagi Reina was very perceptive. She noticed Yang Xiao’s casual tone when mentioning killing Yandeta Chiyoda, as if it were the simplicity of killing a chicken. Yet, at the same time, the murderous look in his eyes was chilling.
This is not someone to be easily provoked. Takagi Reina heightened her vigilance internally, deciding to cooperate earnestly with him.
After greeting, Takagi Reina took a quilt and lay on the sofa.
She turned sideways, keeping her face outward. This angle provided an excellent view, which she had deliberately adjusted. Anything in the room moving, she could detect immediately.
She wasn’t lying; this was genuinely her 5th task. The nightmare-like experiences of the previous four tasks taught her that in this unreasonable Ghost place, even the tiniest mistake could cost her life.
To survive, besides caution, seeking reliable partners was crucial. This time, her partner was Yang Xiao.
Squinting, Takagi Reina glanced at Yang Xiao sitting in the chair, keeping watch. Looking at his side profile, she mistily felt an unfamiliar air; his side face was much more handsome compared to his swollen front face.
At this moment, Takagi Reina felt as if this man wasn’t lying. He indeed had the charisma to rely on his looks for a living.
"Keep peeking, and I’ll start charging." Yang Xiao said suddenly, without even glancing at Takagi Reina.
Takagi Reina didn’t answer; she just closed her eyes, pretending to sleep.
"Ha, women." Noticing this, Yang Xiao chuckled coldly in his heart.
Keeping watch was monotonous and dangerous. As time ticked by, Yang Xiao looked at the clock multiple times, only standing when confirming it was 2:30 AM. He approached the sofa, waking up the dozing Takagi Reina.
Yang Xiao called her three times before she awoke. Initially, he thought she was pretending until he saw her cheek all wet.
It was dampened by drool; Yang Xiao couldn’t help but marvel at this girl’s high quality of sleep.
After being woken, Takagi Reina sat in a daze for a minute, her eyes empty and confused, seemingly loading the plot.
Had he not confirmed this person was human, Yang Xiao might have suspected she had been replaced.
"Can I sleep for a little longer?" Takagi Reina raised her left hand, measuring a very small gap with her thumb and index finger, pleading pitifully, "Please, just half an hour."
"Not even a minute!" Yang Xiao wouldn’t indulge her; he grabbed her ear and lifted her up. Bargaining with him at the start of the task was unacceptable if it lasted long.
Besides, Yang Xiao realized, this girl had nothing else up her sleeve; she was just plain lazy.
But after lying down, Yang Xiao understood why Takagi Reina begged for more sleep; this damn sofa was too comfortable.
The blanket was still warm, and once Yang Xiao lay down, he almost hummed in comfort out loud. He had intended to monitor Takagi Reina for a while but only managed for less than five minutes before he slumped over, losing consciousness.
"Hey, wake up, wake up!"
He didn’t know how long he had slept before Yang Xiao was awakened by incessant urging. His first reaction was that something had gone wrong, a Ghost had arrived.
But when he opened his eyes, he found the sky had already started to brighten. Takagi Reina was pulling him down vigorously, "Get up quickly, it’s 6 o’clock, time to change shifts. I... I’ll catch up on some sleep!"
Just as Yang Xiao got up, Takagi Reina’s clothes were almost completely off, resembling an eel, she slipped into the blanket, eyes squinting, corners of her mouth upturned. She let out a comfortable moan, happiness akin to a content cat.
After resting for several hours, Yang Xiao was refreshed. As he didn’t disturb Takagi Reina, he crouched down, carefully circling the sofa, finally finding an inconspicuous corner embedded with a metal plaque.
On the plaque was engraved the model and brand name of the sofa, noted meticulously by Yang Xiao, who decided to buy a set once back home.
No, buy two sets, one for the house and one for the office.
Just as Yang Xiao pondered where to place it at the office to align with the Feng Shui for steady advancement, suddenly, ears perked up—he heard a faint sound of footsteps.
They were on the corridor outside; something was approaching, inching closer and closer.
Yang Xiao went forward; first, he covered Takagi Reina’s mouth, ensuring she was awake before pointing outside.
Soon, Takagi Reina heard the footsteps too, but curiously this time it wasn’t the sound of stepping on water.
Moreover, it wasn’t coming from the restroom direction, but an adjacent corridor, sneaky, as if clinging to the wall.
Takagi Reina was instantly alert, dropping her fatigue, barefoot off the sofa, she joined Yang Xiao—positioned left and right behind the door, both guarding a wall, breath held, attentively listening to any movement outside the door.
At this moment, Takagi Reina felt desperate. She initially thought enduring till dawn would be safe; she could take off her clothes and shoes, sleeping soundly. But instead, what she feared the most came.
Soon enough, footsteps arrived right outside their door, followed by a knocking sound.
