After browsing through the store, I finally chose a detective novel.

Once I sat down, an NPC wearing a mask brought some props. Unexpectedly, everyone had to blindfold themselves.

I felt anxious, and my hands instinctively clenched. Throughout my life, I've always been afraid of darkness.

"Don't be afraid," the NPC suddenly whispered in my ear as they blindfolded me. I was taken aback as their icy fingers brushed against my cheek, undoing a loose knot. After deliberately placing a candle in front of my eyes, they extinguished the lights.

It wasn't complete darkness before my eyes; there was still the flickering candlelight amidst the shadows.

It brought a slight sense of calm to my heart.

"Now, the game begins."

I must say, I gradually fell in love with the game of murder mystery during the process.

It was a completely new experience—serious thinking and hardcore deduction.

If we ignore the fact that Shen Ci was constantly cooperating with Su Ran, I would say that I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game.

Just as it was about to end, the blindfold was removed. Suddenly, there was an explosion above our heads, causing the light bulb to shatter. The room plunged into darkness, with sparks faintly splattering.

I screamed, but Su Ran's scream was louder than mine.

Everyone was startled and rushed out in a panic. I remained seated, unable to move. I felt a chill all over my body, my eyes staring blankly ahead. Inside, I was screaming for Shen Ci, but he held Su Ran's hand and protected her without hesitation, rushing out of the room, completely forgetting about me.

I could only watch helplessly as their figures disappeared before me.

A slightly cold hand suddenly pulled me into an embrace. I felt a strong heartbeat and my head grew dizzy. I stumbled along with him as we made our way out. In the long corridor, it was only his firm hand supporting me, and his heartbeat gradually calmed me down.

When I finally saw the light, my legs went weak, and I sat directly on the ground. The suffocating feeling in my chest slowly exhaled from my mouth.

My vision gradually cleared.

I saw regret on Shen Ci's face as he rushed over, repeatedly apologizing, "I'm sorry, Nian Nian. I forgot, I really forgot. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have left you..."

Su Ran also approached, her eyes filled with hidden satisfaction. "I'm sorry, Xiao Gu, I was too scared. Shen Ci was sitting next to me, so I didn't think too much..."

"Shut up!"

Shen Ci growled lowly, then turned to look at me.

He trembled all over, and the pain and regret on his face were genuine.

I carefully observed his expression and then gradually pushed him away.

"That's enough, Shen Ci. It's really enough," I said.

He looked at me in astonishment, as if not understanding what I was saying. I slowly stood up, leaning against the wall, and looked down at him from above. "Shen Ci, let's break up."