Free Web NovelChapter 399: Chapter 401: Drinking Water
The woman’s eyes were crinkled in a smile. She was wearing navy blue pajamas. Her skin was very fair, and she was a bit chubby, which gave her a very kindhearted look.
Many of the online viewers immediately changed their minds.
[You can’t judge a book by its cover, but she doesn’t look like a bad person to me!]
[Exactly! I think she looks just like my sister!]
[Maybe she’s actually undercover!]
[Besides, even if she’s a ghost, that doesn’t automatically make her a bad guy!]
[Are you people out of your minds? One look and you can tell she’s bad news. She’s definitely the ’undercover mastermind’ type. People like her are the most disgusting!]
Su Nian picked up the glass of water and walked in slowly, glancing around with a bewildered look.
This bathroom was scrubbed clean, with walls so polished they reflected the light. A fresh scent filled the air. It looked like a normal, warm family home—not eerie, with no hint of blood or horror.
"Nini, hurry over here. Change into this and go take a shower!"
The woman called out to Su Nian.
Su Nian looked at the clothes she handed over, which looked quite pretty.
It was a purple silk pajama set, but Su Nian’s brow furrowed. Her gaze flickered to the counter, to the razor sitting there.
A mocking smile touched the corners of her lips. ’The style of these pajamas is a bit dated. A girl my age wouldn’t buy something like this.’
The woman was still rambling on.
"Hurry up, shower, put them on, and go get some rest!"
Her tone was exceedingly gentle as she said this, but Su Nian acutely sensed that something was off.
’Go get some rest?’
When she first arrived in this environment, she had quickly sized up the place. The house was very small.
It seemed to be a two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment. And just a moment ago, she’d seen a storage room. ’So who would be sleeping in the other bedroom?’
Su Nian’s mind was racing. She was already beginning to see through the charade, but the woman acted as if she hadn’t noticed.
She even added a reminder, "Oh, by the way, remember to drink that glass of water. They say drinking a glass of water before bed helps you sleep."
Su Nian glanced from the glass of water to the woman. The woman offered a faint smile, her expression still benevolent and gentle, then turned and left.
[See? She really does seem nice!]
[Maybe there’s something in the water? But it looks perfectly clear! What could it be?!]
[Maybe it’s a trick of the light!]
Su Nian picked up the glass and swirled it gently. As the light refracted through it, the water still looked perfectly clear.
But Su Nian had sharp eyes and spotted a trace of white sediment at the bottom.
Su Nian didn’t drink the water. Instead, she turned on the faucet, washed her hands, and casually wiped the mirror. In its reflection, her expression was cold and detached.
The face was completely unfamiliar—it wasn’t her own—but it was delicate and beautiful. The only flaw was that the hands were a bit rough.
"Hurry up and get to bed. Oh, did you drink the water?"
The woman walked over as she spoke, reminding Su Nian in that same gentle tone.
A flicker of smug satisfaction crossed the woman’s eyes. ’Those people are so stupid, only thinking to scare her.’
’They never stop to consider what a woman fears most.’
’Her chastity, of course!’
She kept smiling, but her eyes held a hint of gloating and cruel amusement.
But in the blink of an eye, the cold mask on Su Nian’s face was replaced by a smile.
Her own eyes now filled with interest. She snatched up the glass of water and then violently grabbed the woman by the hair.
She slammed her head down onto the vanity.
Su Nian’s movements were violent, causing a huge ruckus as she yanked the woman’s head. Smashing it forcefully against the counter looked painful even to watch.
The woman felt like she was being torn apart. Her head was buzzing, and her face contorted in agony.
She began to scream in a panic, but Su Nian was too fast. Before the woman could even begin to resist, Su Nian pried her mouth open and poured the contents of the glass down her throat.
