Qiao Liang was dragged to the entrance of the Haunted House Nightmare project by everyone.
"Hurry up! Whoever is a coward is a coward!"
"Old Qiao, aren't you in Be Quiet?
Are you in Be Quiet? Hurry up, you're the first to go in! "
"Look at the brochure. It's written that the Haunted House Nightmare project is moderately scary. It's not the scariest …"
Everyone tried to convince him, hoping to send Teacher Qiao in to experience it.
Qiao Liang was gradually persuaded.
That's right, the brochure did say 'moderately scary', and the process was quite short. It shouldn't be very scary, right?
However, just as he was about to take a step forward, he saw a muscular man walking out of the exit with a pale face. He looked like he was going to faint at any moment.
A few girls who had just come out were crying so hard that their makeup was ruined.
"It's too scary!"
"I'm going to be traumatized, sob sob sob!"
"I actually have to memorize the steps of the game. You might as well kill me!"
The few tourists who came out had no intention of going to the 'Ultimate Horror'. They either went to the Golden Maze or returned to Desperate Escape. It seemed like they did not want to stay there for a second longer.
Qiao Liang acutely sensed that something was wrong.
They were going to die!
This was definitely not 'moderately scary'!
Thinking about it, it made sense. To Boss Pei, if a game that was' more difficult 'was like Repent and be Saved, he could easily imagine what' moderate horror 'was like.
This time, Qiao Liang was not the only one. Even the fans who had been eager before started to retreat.
"Why don't we … go back and queue up for Desperate Escape? We can play it earlier if we queue up now. "
"We can't just give up at the entrance, right? That would be too embarrassing! "
"Hehe, you won't die if you don't court death. Why don't you understand that?"
"'We're already here' is the most wrong way to think in this world! Let's not be fooled. We don't have to experience every kind of experience … "
The small team was divided.
For example, when a few friends went to the amusement park together, there would always be some who would give up at the entrance of the haunted house. To be precise, it was not just because they were afraid, but because they had a clearer understanding of how cowardly they were.
"Everyone … are you queuing up?" a voice said.
Qiao Liang's group was hesitant. They jumped around the queue repeatedly. The people who came later did not know if they wanted to enter, so they asked.
Qiao Liang turned around and saw a spirited young man with a crew cut smiling at them.
"Ah, I'm sorry. After you." Qiao Liang and his fans quickly made way.
The energetic young man did not walk in immediately. Instead, he asked tentatively, "Are you … Teacher Qiao?"
Qiao Liang was stunned. Eh, he could even meet a fan here?
However, it made sense on further thought. Most of the first batch of visitors to Thriller Hostel were hardcore fans of Tengda. Since they were hardcore fans, it was normal for them to have watched the Products of the Gods series.
"Yes, yes, I'm Qiao Liang. Have you seen my videos?"
The energetic guy was very happy. "Yes, I've seen it and I like it very much! Your voice is very special. I just asked casually. I didn't expect it to be true! Let me introduce myself. My surname is Ruan, Ruan Guangjian. I'm the art director for Repent and be Saved. "
Qiao Liang's eyes widened.
Ruan Guangjian?
He was not just the art director for Repent and be Saved. Ghost General, Game Designer, Be Quiet, GOG …
Be Quiet, GOG … he was the one who had done the art design for those games!
He was Boss Pei's partner and best friend.
Boss Pei's friend … wasn't that his friend as well?
"Nice to meet you!"
The two of them shook hands warmly, regretting not meeting each other earlier.
They had heard of each other a long time ago. Now that they met today, they realized that he lived up to his reputation!
Qiao Liang sized up Ruan Guangjian from head to toe and realized that he was younger than he had imagined. What's more, he did not look like a traditional artist. He did not stand out, but his temperament of being immersed in the art field was still revealed.
Ruan Guangjian felt that although Qiao Liang looked a little plump and ugly, like an ordinary nerd, his eyes seemed to be filled with wisdom.
After exchanging greetings, Ruan Guangjian suggested, "Actually, I'm very timid. Before I came, I did a lot of mental struggle. Why don't we go together? "
Qiao Liang was skeptical. "Really?"
Ruan Guangjian nodded. "Really. I'm famous for being afraid of haunted houses. Even Boss Pei knows about it."
One of the fans asked, confused, "Huh? If you're very afraid, why do you still want to go? "
Ruan Guangjian looked like he was facing death calmly. "A true warrior must, of course, face difficulties head-on! As Boss Pei's friend, of course, I have to support him! "
It was as if he was a warrior who would never return.
Everyone observed him closely and realized that he did not look like he was lying. In fact, he looked very serious.
This fearless spirit infected Qiao Liang and the other fans.
Qiao Liang suddenly felt ashamed.
Qiao Liang, Qiao Liang, haven't you always called yourself a hardcore gamer? Haven't you always called yourself the person who understood Boss Pei the best?
Look at him. He's an artist, but he dares to enter a haunted house to challenge himself. Yet, you're afraid?
Where's the courage you had when you fought to the death with Repent and be Saved and finally completed the Products of the Gods video series?
At that thought, Qiao Liang could not help but become impassioned. "Alright! Since that's the case, I'll risk my life to accompany you. Let's face the challenge that Boss Pei has set for us! "
For some reason, Ruan Guangjian's participation suddenly increased the team's confidence. Everyone entered the factory where the 'Haunted House Nightmare' project was located.
Qiao Liang walked in front. His identity as a hardcore gamer allowed him to take the lead and not pass on the responsibility.
The first thing they saw were many mysterious containers. As for what exactly was inside, they were not very sure.
The staff seemed to be used to this type of chatting and laughing tourists. They did not pour cold water on them or encourage them. Instead, they quietly distributed the project details to everyone and then smiled meaningfully.
That smile made one's hair stand on end.
There was a resting area at the side. Everyone sat down in the resting area with the instructions, confused.
"Ah!!!"
A loud scream was heard. Then, a girl ran out of the exit behind the container.
Everyone looked at each other.
Qiao Liang carefully looked at the instructions in his hand and realized that the 'Haunted House Nightmare' project was divided into many small projects, including the bathroom, the window, the television, the stairs, the ceiling, the bottom of the bed, and so on.
Every small project had a 'mission description'. For example, the 'bathroom' required one to lock the bathroom door, light candles, cover one's eyes, wash one's hands, and so on.
This was not mandatory. Tourists could go in and come out without doing anything. However, if they wanted to get an admission ticket to the 'Ultimate Horror', they had to follow these mission instructions and complete the 'Haunted House Nightmare'.
The more Qiao Liang looked, the colder he felt.
It was not because it was difficult to remember. In fact, although there were many items, they were all related and in order. He could remember them when he saw the props in the scene.
His heart turned cold. It was mainly because he felt that he could not do it at all when he looked at these items!
He imagined himself in a pitch-black bathroom, holding a red candle, and covering his eyes in front of the mirror …
The degree of horror was no less than in a traditional haunted house!
Looking at the others, it was obvious that their previous ambitions had been thrown out the window. Especially Ruan Guangjian, his hands were already trembling slightly.
Seeing that Ruan Guangjian was even more panicked than him, Qiao Liang calmed down slightly.
It was like an exam. A poor student would more or less feel safer when he saw someone worse than him.
There was no time limit for memorizing. He could keep reciting in the resting area. When he felt that it was enough, he could queue up to experience the project.
Qiao Liang felt as if he had returned to his student days. It was the kind of feeling when a teacher asked him to memorize ancient poems and a random test after an hour.
However, the content of the experience this time was much more exciting.
From time to time, people would enter to challenge. However, whether they were screaming inside or not, they would come out looking like they were about to die. Seven or eight people entered consecutively, but none of them succeeded. What's more, it looked like no one wanted to experience it a second time.
As a result, many people in the resting area wanted to retreat. The more they memorized, the more terrifying they felt. In the end, they gave up without even trying.
Seeing that there were fewer and fewer people in the resting area, Qiao Liang felt as if a dark shadow was shrouding him.
However, just as he was hesitating and wanted to retreat, Ruan Guangjian stood up.
Like a ray of light, he cut through the dark clouds that shrouded everyone's heads!
Qiao Liang was stunned. "Brother Ruan, you …"
Ruan Guangjian looked like he was facing death calmly. "If I don't go to hell, who will? Everyone, I'll go first. I'll scout the enemy for you!"
Everyone was overjoyed, and Qiao Liang was even happier.
That's great!
I was worried about who would be the first to enter!
Since Big Boss Ruan wanted to be the first to enter, everyone could listen to him talk about the situation inside and be mentally prepared.
If Ruan Guangjian, who was naturally timid, could persevere, everyone should be about the same.
Qiao Liang patted Ruan Guangjian's shoulder. "Go, Brother Ruan. We'll wait for the news of your victorious return!"
Ruan Guangjian looked like he was facing death calmly as he entered the container.
Qiao Liang and the others returned to the resting area to sit down and continue reciting.
However, they heard a high-pitched scream from the container not long after they sat down.
"Ahhhhh!!!"
Qiao Liang was shocked, and everyone looked at each other.
What did that mean? Instant kill?
They were done in less than two minutes?
The resting area was very quiet. No one spoke, but the expressions on everyone's faces said everything.
They were terrified!
It seemed like this place was really terrifying!
Qiao Liang could not help but start imagining the scene in his memory. He felt that Ruan Guangjian would not last more than a few minutes before he would retreat from the container.
In less than two minutes, there was another scream.
Qiao Liang could not help but feel touched.
Brother Ruan was so scared, but he still persisted. This fearless spirit is worth learning!
Everyone was no longer in the mood to recite. They looked up at the container full of horror, wanting to see how long Ruan Guangjian would persist before giving up.
Five minutes passed.
Ten minutes passed …
Ruan Guangjian did not come out even though the screams inside were still ringing.
Qiao Liang was completely moved.
Look, what it meant to never give up! What it meant to defeat yourself! What it meant to be fearless!
Big Boss Ruan was just an artist, but he still persisted in such a terrifying situation. What's more, he was about to see the dawn of victory. Qiao Liang, you claimed to be a hardcore player, but you didn't even dare to enter!
Don't you feel ashamed? Don't you feel ashamed?
After memorizing everything, Qiao Liang stood up decisively and walked towards the path of no return.
Ruan Guangjian might not be out yet, but there were many small projects inside. The experience time for each small project was about the same. What's more, they could choose their own route to experience. They would pass even if they passed a part of the project.
The fan was stunned. "Old Qiao, aren't you waiting for him to come out?"
Qiao Liang looked like he was facing death. "I'm not waiting anymore. Brother Ruan is already on the battlefield. How can I hesitate? I'm already one step behind him. Wouldn't it be even more embarrassing if I wait for him to come out before I dare to enter? Wait for the news of my victory! "
Under the guidance of the staff, Qiao Liang also walked in with his head held high.
Less than two minutes after he entered, Ruan Guangjian came out from the other side.
The staff immediately greeted him. "Congratulations! You are the first brave person to successfully pass the 'Haunted House Nightmare'! This is your admission ticket to participate in the 'Ultimate Horror'. Please keep it. "
During the challenge, special staff would observe the situation in the monitoring room next to them to confirm the behavior of the tourists. Once the tourists gave up in fear, they would immediately go in to rescue them.
Naturally, the staff was the first to know that Ruan Guangjian had successfully passed.
Qiao Liang's fans' eyes widened, their faces filled with disbelief.
He passed?
This … could this mean that it was not that scary inside and that perseverance was victory?
Everyone immediately crowded around him and asked about the situation inside, all at once.
Ruan Guangjian smiled. "Actually, thinking about it carefully, it is not that scary. We might suffer some setbacks, but we can completely overcome them. As long as we overcome them, the sense of accomplishment is incomparable! "
Everyone was in awe.
"Really?"
"Looking at Brother Ruan's expression, it seems to be alright."
"Old Qiao hasn't even shouted a single word since he went in, right?"
"That means it is really not that scary? Even a timid person like Brother Ruan can persevere through. We should be able to do it too, right? "
"Wait, you changed your mind?"
"Think about it. When Old Qiao comes out later, who knows how he will show off. He will definitely criticize us in the group for being cowards! It would be fine if this is especially scary, but what if it is not? Wouldn't we be unable to wash away this stain in the group? "
Finally, the most hesitant fan looked at Ruan Guangjian. "Big Boss, do you think I … I can persevere?"
Ruan Guangjian patted his chest. "Don't worry, even a timid person like me can persevere. You will definitely be fine!"
This sentence gave everyone great courage. One by one, they lined up, waiting to experience it.
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