I became the new Oil Girl.

I live in the house where my sister used to live.

But unlike before, there is no sister by my side.

I thought that for the next year, I would be alone, but I didn't expect an unexpected visitor to find me.

Zhou Xiao found me when the moon was up in the branches at night.

I was lying in bed, unable to sleep, when I heard a familiar yet unfamiliar voice calling my name.

"Chen Lin, Chen Lin."

I got up and walked to where the voice was coming from—the narrow iron fence.

To my surprise, I saw Zhou Xiao's face.

Zhou Xiao smiled at me and said, "See, I said we would meet again by fate!"

I stared at him dumbfounded, not knowing whether to ask him how he knew my name or how he found me.

Zhou Xiao said, "I inquired about this year's Oil Girls and found the rooms one by one based on the names."

Looking at me, he had a tender expression, and the moonlight cast a faint silver glow on his figure.

"Are you okay?"

I said, "I'm fine."

Finally, I asked him, "Why did you come to find me?"

Zhou Xiao asked me, "Do you want to leave? I can help you."

I shook my head. "No, I want to stay here."

Zhou Xiao suddenly became extra excited, and even his voice became louder. "Stay here? Do you know what will happen to you if you stay here?"

I didn't know why he was so agitated and looked at him blankly.

Zhou Xiao continued, "This year's Oil Girls sold for a high price. As far as I know, the most expensive one sold was your sister's oil. Do you know how the oil is made? Do you know what you will have to pay for it?"

I said, "I don't know, but becoming the best Oil Girl is mine and my sister's dream."

Zhou Xiao seemed to be amused by anger.

He hesitated for a while, then smiled and spoke.

"The witch will lock you up, torture you slowly, and then turn you into oil. You will die. Come with me, I can save you. As long as you're willing, I can also save your sister and let you be reunited as sisters."