She is the Side Character! — Watch Her Change her fate!

"Miss, how about you make do in the vacant room of the villa over there for the night? Tomorrow, I’ll have someone come over to check things thoroughly." Shao Yifan said.

Before Ah Chen could speak, Shen Muzhi said calmly, "You could also come to my house. My mom has prepared a room for you; everything is ready. Of course, it’s all up to what Xiao Chen wants."

"I still lean towards the sounds tonight being made by something, not supernatural," Shen Muzhi continued, "It’s just unclear whether they’re accidental noises or intentional by someone. So I suggest it’s better to arrange for someone to stay here and watch."

"Xiao Chen, if you think it’s okay, I’ll call people over." Shen Muzhi looked at Ah Chen.

Shao Yifan’s eyes darkened but he didn’t speak. To stop them now would clearly make him look guilty.

He wasn’t feeling too well, sensing that Ah Chen would agree.

Sure enough, the next moment, Ah Chen nodded, "Then I’ll trouble Brother Muzhi. I don’t think it’s a paranormal event. It’s likely someone is up to no good, or it’s really just some items coincidentally making noise. Tomorrow, we’ll get professionals to check the house. Once checked, any problems will be clear."

"If there are still issues after checking, then we’ll smash everything here and remodel."

"Since the comments have indicated the butler is behind it, now it doesn’t look much different from what was said. The butler’s tricks certainly aren’t limited to just these sounds today. There might be cameras in the room watching my every move. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be such a coincidence. Smashing it might provide peace of mind. How can I replace the butler? Hope we can find evidence."

Shen Muzhi flashed a smile in his eyes. It shouldn’t be an illusion. His mental state has always been good, and the sounds were so clear. What he heard must be Qiao Chen’s inner voice.

"Brother Muzhi, Shao Yifan, why don’t you wash your hands in the restroom? You got covered in dust working just now." Ah Chen reminded, "Once Brother Muzhi’s people arrive, I’ll go back with him. Shao Yifan, you should head home and rest early too. You’re a senior in high school; studies are tense, and it’s important to ensure sufficient sleep."

Both agreed and went to the public restroom to clean the dust off.

The two didn’t talk much, just went to the faucet to wash.

Shen Muzhi was in a good mood.

But Shao Yifan wasn’t feeling so good. Though his expression didn’t change, his drooped eyes were cold and frightening.

It seemed Qiao Chen trusted Shen Muzhi quite a bit. The Shen Family is indeed close to the Qiao Family, a real obstacle.

But it’s not at that stage yet. He still has a great chance to win Qiao Chen’s heart. By that time, even if the Shen Family is a close friend of the Qiao Family, it won’t change anything. It’s mainly up to Qiao Chen.

Suddenly, Shao Yifan felt something odd in his touch. Very sticky, even carrying a strong smell of rust.

He instinctively looked at the sink, and there was a splash of red. After a brief loss of voice, he screamed in terror: "Ah——"

He retreated sharply, accidentally fell to the ground. Everywhere his hand touched was marked with bloody handprints, he was scared, his heart racing, scrambling to get up, rushed outside while shouting, "Ghost!"

Shen Muzhi, calmly cleaning beside him, was surprised by the scene, wondering what’s happening?

What’s the other party up to?

Just now, Shao Yifan’s terrified display didn’t seem like an act.

Ghost?

He looked at the sink Shao Yifan had used, the faucet still running, clean and clear water flowed from it, nothing seemed amiss.

Could Shao Yifan be mentally ill?

Thinking of Qiao Chen still outside, Shen Muzhi worried something might happen, quickly turned off the faucet, regardless of dust on his clothes, strode outside swiftly.

Just in time to see Shao Yifan, still in shock, rushing to Ah Chen, calming down noticeably upon seeing her.

Looking at his hands again, still wet, but no longer red.

He leaned against the wall, gasping for breath.

"Shao Yifan, what’s wrong with you?" Ah Chen asked with a strange look.

"What’s with Shao Yifan? I just heard him scream horribly, thought Shen Muzhi had hit him."

"How could that be? Why would Shen Muzhi randomly hit him? Even if handling him, there needs to be evidence, with Shen Muzhi’s character, he wouldn’t casually hit someone."

"If you told me Shen Muyang found out the butler set up the heroine and wanted to beat Shao Yifan, I’d believe it."

"No, I can’t understand the plot anymore."

Shao Yifan was sweating heavily, recalling the frightful scene earlier, still hasn’t fully recovered.

Just then, Shen Muzhi approached. He too didn’t know what happened to Shao Yifan, still suspected the other’s mental instability.

"Are you okay? Need to go to the hospital?" Shen Muzhi’s tone remained calm, finally bringing Shao Yifan back to his senses.

He remembered Shen Muzhi being in the restroom earlier, palely asked, "President Shen, did you see anything in the sink just now?"

Actually, upon seeing his hands were only wet, Shao Yifan knew others probably didn’t see anything strange.

But that scene was too realistic, or he wouldn’t have been so scared.

Did he really see wrong?

"No, what did you see?" Shen Muzhi asked, frowning, "I only heard you yelling ’ghost,’ did you see anything?"

Ah Chen chimed in, "Too much pressure from senior year studies? You’re too tense mentally, seeing things?"

Shao Yifan rubbed his head, forced to somewhat agree with this explanation, maybe he really saw things.

"Should we check the restroom again?" Shen Muzhi suggested, "If there’s nothing, better visit the mental health clinic over the weekend. Even if nothing serious, intervene to prevent larger issues."

Shao Yifan nodded, then the three went to the restroom together, as expected, there was nothing.

Shao Yifan believed now it’s likely mental stress, which is true. Studying while trying to win Qiao Chen’s heart.

Soon, Shen Muzhi’s people arrived.

After assigning them to keep watch by Ah Chen’s room, she packed some basics and left with Shen Muzhi.

Shao Yifan, dazedly, returned to the neighboring villa, mind recalling the earlier scene non-stop. Even with lights, this path made him shiver uncontrollably, quickening his pace to the villa next door.

Soon, he noticed something odd, the neighboring villa was right in front, but he walked quite a while, why hadn’t he reached it?

By right, he should’ve reached it.

Shao Yifan’s face instantly paled, eyes terrified, rushing towards the visible location, mouth calling for help.

"Brother Muzhi, did you hear anything?" Ah Chen asked hesitantly.

Shen Muzhi’s face was serious, nodded, "Sounds like Shao Yifan."