CHAPTER 253: CHAPTER 253: SEEING GHOSTS

Lin Xiaoyan opened the car door and saw He Qi’an looking at her intently.

Initially, she wanted to just go up and give her boyfriend a kiss, but under He Qi’an’s gaze, Lin Xiaoyan suddenly became shy.

She just got in the car, her eyes shining bright as she looked at He Qi’an, who was also carefully observing his girlfriend, ensuring she was in a good mental state before asking, "Did you miss me?"

Lin Xiaoyan nodded bashfully, "I did!"

Hearing Lin Xiaoyan’s words, He Qi’an’s heart blossomed like a garden in full bloom, immensely beautiful.

He held his girlfriend’s hands and whispered, "I missed you too. Ever since news broke out in E Province, I’ve been worried about you."

"I’m fine, with Xuan Shiyi and the others, and Sister Nan around, I’m very safe.

How long have you been driving? Are you tired?"

Lin Xiaoyan noticed the dark circles under He Qi’an’s eyes and felt a bit distressed.

"I’ll drive after a while!"

Recalling the last time she managed to drive the car out but couldn’t drive it back, He Qi’an promptly said for safety’s sake, "No need, I’m not tired, I’ll drive!

Last night I took a nap at the service area, so I’m well-rested."

"But..."

Lin Xiaoyan was about to say more when she suddenly heard the sound of luggage being rolled outside. She quickly opened the car door and jumped out.

"Let me! Let me!"

Lin Xiaoyan took the luggage and looked at Nan Xi apologetically, "Sorry Sister Nan, I just forgot about you."

He Qi’an also got out of the car and took the luggage.

"Captain He."

He Qi’an nodded and placed the luggage in the trunk.

Nan Xi patted Lin Xiaoyan’s shoulder, "I understand, you’re eager to see Captain He."

Being called out like that by Nan Xi, Lin Xiaoyan felt even shyer.

On the way back, Nan Xi drove, while Lin Xiaoyan and He Qi’an sat in the back, chatting all the way about the recent events in E Province.

Along the way, they passed through checkpoint after checkpoint.

It wasn’t until approaching evening that they finally left E Province.

At the last checkpoint before leaving E Province, they waited for half an hour for inspection, and it wasn’t until they were cleared of any issues that they were allowed to leave.

Looking at the numerous checkpoints behind in E Province, Lin Xiaoyan prayed in her heart, hoping they would catch those two people quickly!

He Qi’an held Lin Xiaoyan close and consoled her, "Don’t worry, with so many people involved, they’ll definitely resolve it soon."

Lin Xiaoyan: "Mm."

After leaving E Province, the number of vehicles on the highway increased, and there were many people in the service areas as well.

However, they didn’t get out of the car and continued driving quickly in the direction of Sea City.

It wasn’t until midnight, when they passed by a small service area, that they stopped.

At this time, the service area was quiet, with only a few cars parked in the lot.

Nan Xi parked the car, and the three of them quickly went to the restroom, then returned to the car to eat the instant noodles He Qi’an had prepared earlier.

While waiting for the noodles to soak, Lin Xiaoyan stretched and moved by the car, loosening her body.

After sitting in the car for a day, her whole body was sore and tired.

"After finishing the meal, let’s take a nap and then head out," He Qi’an said.

"Okay,"

Lin Xiaoyan and Nan Xi both agreed.

"The noodles are ready, come eat," He Qi’an handed the noodles to Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan took them, drank a sip of soup, and it was steaming hot.

She looked at the dark night sky and suddenly remembered, "Isn’t it almost New Year?"

He Qi’an ate a bite of noodles, "Yes, it’s little over twenty days away."

"Time flies!" Lin Xiaoyan exclaimed.

The three of them squatted together, eating and whispering. Suddenly, a van drove into the service area, the headlights flashing across their faces.

The two people in the van hadn’t expected anyone to be in such a small service area and exchanged glances.

After the van stopped, the two observed the trio, relieved to see they were just eating instant noodles.

"Boss, they should just be passerby," said a younger man, in his thirties.

The man in his fifties sitting in the passenger seat withdrew his gaze, "Let’s go to the restroom first, then eat something and rest for a bit. I’ll take over driving later."

"Alright."

The two got out of the car and headed toward the restroom.

As they passed by Lin Xiaoyan’s group, Lin Xiaoyan instinctively looked up.

When she saw those two men... and then a pale-faced, blood-drenched man behind them, her heart stopped.

"Bang!"

The instant noodles in her hand fell to the ground.

Lin Xiaoyan snapped back to reality and quickly looked down at the noodles on the ground.

"What’s wrong?"

"Did you get burned?"

He Qi’an quickly pulled Lin Xiaoyan aside and checked her hands, softly asking.

The two men heard the commotion and looked over, their eyes brightening when they first saw the tall He Qi’an.

Nan Xi quickly picked up the instant noodles on the ground with trembling hands.

Lin Xiaoyan, supported by He Qi’an back to the car, immediately grabbed her backpack, took out an amulet, and handed it to He Qi’an.

"Here, wear it!"

He Qi’an looked at the amulet and chuckled, "I’ve been wearing the one you gave me last time."

At that moment, Nan Xi also quickly got back in the car and closed the door, roughly breathing.

"What’s wrong?"

He Qi’an noticed something was off with their complexions and glanced at the two men who just entered the restroom.

He didn’t notice anything unusual.

Seeing the men enter the restroom, Nan Xi stole a glance, then immediately looked away, "Why don’t we go to the next service area?"

Lin Xiaoyan looked at Nan Xi, "Sister Nan, you saw it too?"

Nan Xi: "...Mm."

He Qi’an looked at both of them in confusion, "Saw what?"

The two exchanged a glance and said in unison, "A ghost!"

He Qi’an: "Ghost? Where?"

He looked around but didn’t see any ghosts, everything was dark.

"That ghost was following those two men, covered in blood, really scary. I nearly got scared to death!" Lin Xiaoyan patted her chest in fear.

Who would have thought that just being curious and looking at the passing people would lead to seeing such a horrifying scene, especially in the dead of night, in a deserted service area.

Nan Xi drank a sip of water, calming her panicked heart.

"Are we leaving?"

He Qi’an pondered for a few seconds, "Let’s stay; I’ll go check the restroom."

"Why?!"

Lin Xiaoyan grabbed his arm, looking worried.

"Since the ghost is following those two people, there must be something wrong with them. I’ll go see what they look like and if they’re wanted criminals."

He Qi’an looked at Nan Xi, "Do you have an amulet?"

Nan Xi nodded, "I do."

"If you have one, there’s nothing to worry about; the ghost can’t approach you. As for those two people..."

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