He rubbed his slightly swollen muscles and walked out of the gym. It was almost noon, so he had a simple lunch outside and slowly walked back to the neighborhood.
Zhao Yali had left early in the morning, so he had not seen her. She must have gone to handle the funeral. Chen Weiqiang was not a local. His parents were in another province, so Zhao Yali had to take care of everything before his parents arrived.
Suddenly, Luo Yuan's phone rang. It was a call from a colleague. He picked it up.
"Hey, Luo Yuan, come here quickly. We're having a barbecue at Donghu Park. Xie Chao is treating. Lou Jieying will be there too. " It was a clerk, Wang Xiaguang. She had joined the company at the same time as Luo Yuan. She was a rather clueless person, but because of that, they got along well with each other.
"I just had lunch. Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Luo Yuan laughed. He did not want to go.
"No, you have to come. Otherwise, I won't be able to pay for the karaoke later." Wang Xiaguang laughed.
"Oh, you're thinking about my wallet. Alright, I'll take a taxi. The barbecue at Donghu Park, right? "Luo Yuan asked. He was about to resign soon, so it would be difficult for him to see his colleagues again.
"Yes, the one we came to last time. Hurry up, it'll be gone if you're late."
Luo Yuan hung up the phone with a smile. He hailed a taxi and went straight to Donghu Park.
Donghu Park was a famous scenic spot in Jiangnan Province. It was the best place for citizens to relax, date, and have fun. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter all had their own characteristics. It attracted countless tourists from other places. Due to the recent climate change, Donghu Park had become even clearer, like a sapphire embedded in the ground. Plus, the lotuses on the lake had bloomed abnormally, creating a beautiful scene.
It was the first day of the weekend. Donghu Park was crowded with tourists, and couples were hugging each other on the grass. Luo Yuan got out of the car and went straight to the barbecue by the lake.
Soon, Luo Yuan found the person.
Apparently, they had just started. Xie Chao was holding seven or eight lamb skewers in his hands. He was skillfully greasing them while chatting with Lou Jieying. Wang Xiaguang was holding an eggplant and sprinkling it with pepper.
Lou Jieying was the company's accountant. She had fair skin, an oval face, and big eyes. She was the company's flower. However, she was rather aloof. Other than having a good relationship with a few female employees, she was indifferent to men.
Luo Yuan did not know how Xie Chao had managed to ask her out.
"I should've come later. Aren't you trying to tempt me?" Luo Yuan walked closer and said.
Wang Xiaguang's face was round, and her eyebrows were curved. When she smiled, there were two dimples, which made her look very cute. Although he had not asked about her family background, he could tell that she was from a wealthy family based on the way she dressed. When she saw Luo Yuan, she smiled and said, "I only need my wallet. I didn't ask you to come."
"Sigh, it's really a naked money society. It's really dark. Even if I'm stuffed to death, I still want to eat more."
Luo Yuan greeted Xie Chao and Lou Jieying. He and Xie Chao were both from the marketing department, so they were more familiar with each other. After exchanging some pleasantries, Luo Yuan took a chicken wing and started grilling it on the grill.
"Why didn't you come to work yesterday?" Wang Xiaguang asked.
"It's a long story. It was a close shave." Luo Yuan sighed as he thought of all the thrilling things that had happened the day before.
"You're lying." Wang Xiaguang frowned. She obviously did not believe him.
Luo Yuan has a good relationship with her. They often fight and make trouble. At this time, he sees that she is still ignorant. He feels that he should remind her: "if I say that I met a big snake yesterday, do you believe it?"
"In your dreams, right? I'm not that stupid," Wang Xiaguang said unhappily. She knew that she was not smart, so she hated it when people teased her.
Luo Yuan opened his mouth, but was speechless.
Xie Chao suddenly interrupted, "Where did you meet it?"
Luo Yuan brushed a layer of oil on the drumstick and said, "Mount Zhu in Gaotang Town. My roommate went missing, so I went to Mount Zhu with a few policemen from Gaotang Town to look for her. We met a giant snake. "
"How big was it?"
"As thick as a bucket!" Luo Yuan said.
Xie Chao smiled, obviously not believing him. "There have been a lot of such things on the internet lately. Many plants and animals are growing like crazy. It might be as thick as a thigh, but as thick as a bucket. You must be mistaken."
After Xie Chao expressed his opinion, he turned to Lou Jieying and asked, "Do you want to eat spicy food?"
"A little, but not too spicy," Lou Jieying said, glancing at Luo Yuan.
Luo Yuan was a little depressed. Perhaps modern people had received too much strange information every day, so they always looked at things with a judgmental eye and only believed in what they saw.
"Really?" Wang Xiaguang asked timidly. Girls were usually afraid of snakes.
Luo Yuan patiently said, "Why would I lie about this? It's getting worse these days. Look at the plants around you. They're being pruned regularly. If you go to the countryside, you might not believe it. "
"I believe you," Lou Jieying said suddenly. She hesitated for a while and said, "I have an uncle in the crime squad. Many beggars have disappeared recently. They were killed by rats in the sewers."
Xie Chao was stunned and said in disbelief, "Rats eat people?"
Lou Jieying did not answer. Apparently, she had admitted it.
Luo Yuan knew what he was feeling now. He felt relieved that his guess had been confirmed, but he also felt an indescribable fear for the future.
Suddenly, a shrill scream came from not far away. Suddenly, there was a commotion in the crowd. Cries and shouts merged into a loud noise. Countless people were running towards them.
"What's going on?" Luo Yuan's expression changed. He looked at the lake and saw that the lake water was churning violently. Large amounts of dark red blood were gushing out of the water.
It seemed like the smell of blood could be smelled. Long lines of water suddenly appeared on the calm surface of the lake. They were like sharp swords, cutting the surface of the lake into several pieces. The lines of water were moving very fast. In just a few breaths, the blood was gushing out.
Whirlpools appeared one after another. Each whirlpool was a meter wide and half a meter deep. Some of the whirlpools even collided with each other. Some disappeared, and some formed bigger whirlpools.
After running for a while, the crowd saw that the monster in the lake couldn't reach the shore, so they stopped running. Instead, it was very lively. Everyone was talking at once, trying to find out what was going on. Even more people saw what was going on and rushed over from afar.
The truth of what had happened spread quickly.
It was a couple who had died. They had been sitting on the shore, kissing each other. Maybe it was because the weather was too hot, but they had taken off their shoes and put their feet in the cool lake water to play. No one had noticed the ripples in the lake.
A strange black fish suddenly rushed out of the lake and dragged one of the men into the water. As the two of them were hugging each other, the woman was dragged into the water by her boyfriend. They became a pair of lovebirds that shared the same fate.
Because there had been a murder in the park, the police arrived quickly.
The place of the crime was immediately cordoned off.
The few policemen did not seem surprised. After understanding what had happened, they immediately called their superiors.
"I'm afraid we won't be able to eat it. Let's go." Lou Jieying said. Her fingers were white from clenching her fists. Obviously, what had happened had a big impact on her.
"Oh, okay!" Xie Chao looked a little absent-minded. He suddenly turned around and asked Luo Yuan, "Did you say that the giant snake was real?"
Luo Yuan nodded seriously and said, "I'm ready to resign. Everyone, be prepared. Things might be worse than you think."
As they walked out of the park, a few police cars suddenly arrived at the entrance. Everyone realized that Donghu Park might be closed for a few days. At least, they had to make sure that there were no more strange fish in the lake.
When they reached the intersection, Luo Yuan asked, "Do you still want to go karaoke?"
"You guys go ahead. I'm suddenly not in the mood. I'll leave first." Lou Jieying shook her head.
"I'm not going either." Xie Chao lost interest when he saw that Lou Jieying was not going.
"You said you're going to resign. Can you give me your number?" Lou Jieying looked at Luo Yuan and asked.
Luo Yuan was a little surprised and even a little flattered. He quickly said, "Of course."
"Let's keep in touch!" Lou Jieying smiled and shook her phone. "I'm leaving first."
"Let me send you!" Xie Chao quickly said.
"It's okay, I'll take a taxi home." Lou Jieying shook her head and refused.
After changing numbers, Luo Yuan put his phone in his pocket and looked at Wang Xiaguang, who was in a daze. "Why are you still in a daze? You're not that scared, are you?"
"Wasn't what happened scary? Why didn't you react at all? "Wang Xiaguang asked as she came back to her senses.
"Men are born brave," Luo Yuan said lightly. Luo Yuan said casually. Compared to yesterday's near-death experience, the thrilling experience today was child's play. Naturally, Luo Yuan would not be afraid anymore.
"Why is Xie Chao so much weaker than you? I think he was scared too." Wang Xiaguang retorted.
"You're looking for excuses, aren't you?" Luo Yuan did not want to talk behind her back, so he changed the topic. "There's no one around. Are you still going to karaoke?"
"Of course, why not?" Wang Xiaguang said loudly.
"Just the two of us?" Luo Yuan was a little surprised.
"Can't the two of us sing?" Wang Xiaguang turned around and stared at him.
"Alright, you just feel uncomfortable if you don't let me pay for it," Luo Yuan said helplessly.
The two of them chatted as they walked towards the nearest KTV.
"You went to Mount Zhu yesterday. Did you find your roommate?" Wang Xiaguang asked curiously as she thought of something.
"He's dead. I won't tell you the cause of his death so you won't have nightmares," Luo Yuan said with a sigh.
"Ah! Don't tell me you were swallowed by that snake? "Wang Xiaguang's brain worked faster this time, and she widened her eyes.
"I didn't say anything!" Luo Yuan said innocently.
"But your attitude says it all. It's all your fault. I'm afraid I'm going to have nightmares tonight," Wang Xiaguang said.
"Reality is often scarier than nightmares. At least you'll wake up from them. Let me give you a piece of advice. Buy more food and other daily necessities when you go back. The more the better. I'm worried the situation will get worse," Luo Yuan said.
"Actually, my dad has already bought a lot of things. He even built a big basement. I thought he was overreacting, but he has a criminal record. He has a criminal record. Before the doomsday prophecy in 2012, he and his friends built a boat and spent a lot of money on it, which made us laugh for a long time, "Wang Xiaguang said in a low voice.
"If something bad really happens, come to my house at that time." Wang Xiaguang said in a low voice. She lowered her head and a blush quickly appeared on her face.
Luo Yuan was shocked. He looked at Wang Xiaguang and said after a long silence, "Thank you. If I really can't handle it, I'll come to you."
It was a little quiet along the way as they both had their own thoughts.
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