Chapter 496: Chapter 496

In the Public Relations Department office.

"I have a few words to say, everyone please put your current work aside for a moment." Zhang Xiaohao said.

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaohao’s words, a group of women from the Public Relations Department all put down their work and stood up.

"During this period, the Public Relations Department has achieved remarkable results under the leadership of Deputy Director Wu! I have decided to promote Deputy Director Wu to the position of Office Director of the Public Relations Department," Zhang Xiaohao announced.

As Zhang Xiaohao’s voice faded, enthusiastic applause arose from these women.

Zhang Xiaohao pressed his palm down, and the Public Relations Department quieted down again.

"I suppose everyone is curious about who will take the position of Deputy Director. Well, I will leave this position vacant for now, and I’ll be observing in secret to see who performs the best over time. This position will be theirs," Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.

"Hooray! Long live Mr. Zhang!"

"Long live Mr. Zhang!"

"Long live Mr. Zhang!"

Excited voices rang out from the mouths of the women in the Public Relations Department.

"Alright, let’s have our new Office Director of the Public Relations Department say a few words," Zhang Xiaohao said.

Wu Qiaoqiao walked up with a smile, just about to start her speech, ready to flatter Zhang Xiaohao.

Zhang Xiaohao’s phone rang at that moment.

"Hmm? Who could be calling me at this time?" Zhang Xiaohao wondered to himself.

"Continue! I’m going to take a call outside," Zhang Xiaohao said.

With that, he turned and walked out.

"This is Zhang Xiaohao, who is this?" Zhang Xiaohao asked.

"Husband, save me! If you don’t come now, I’m going to die!" came Zhao Ling’er’s terrified voice from the phone.

"Quick, tell me where you are," Zhang Xiaohao urged.

"Husband, I’m at XXX here. Hurry up—"

Zhao Ling’er hadn’t finished her sentence when a busy tone suddenly filled the phone.

"Damn!" Zhang Xiaohao cursed angrily under his breath.

Without caring about anything else, he dashed without even waiting for the elevator.

It was too late to drive now.

He glanced at the pouring rain outside, took a quick step, and rushed out.

Executing the Twelve Heavenly Steps, he rushed toward Zhao Ling’er’s location.

In an abandoned villa in the western suburbs.

"Ling’er, do you think this is okay?" Zhou Xiaoshi asked timidly.

"Hmph! What’s wrong with it? He is my husband, and I am his wife. If I need his help, he must come," Zhao Ling’er declared.

Zhao Ling’er looked at a red-haired woman across from her, proudly tilting her head as she spoke.

"Qian Fangfang, you said that if we stayed in this haunted villa for one hour, you lose!"

"Hehe! What I said definitely counts!" the red-haired woman said with a mysterious smile.

Just then, thunder suddenly struck outside the villa.

"Ah! Ling’er, I’m scared. Let’s go back, please!"

"Yes, Ling’er, this place is too spooky, let’s head back early," the three women said.

Although Zhao Ling’er’s delicate body trembled slightly, she was desperately trying to hold on.

"It’s okay, my husband will be here soon. It’s just one hour. Hmm! No big deal," Zhao Ling’er said.

All of a sudden, the doors and windows of the villa strangely began to move at this moment, violently slamming into each other and emitting fearful sounds.

In the villa, a cold breeze suddenly blew up, causing items like curtains and sofas to make slight noises.

The lights in the villa went out at this moment.

"Ah!" Zhao Ling’er and the three girls screamed in fear.

The four of them instantly clung to each other.

"Should, should we go back?" Zhao Ling’er weakly suggested.

"Yeah." Zhou Xiaoshi and the other two nodded.

The four of them clung together tightly, nervously moving towards the outside.

"Zhao Ling’er, are you scared? Do you want to give up?" Just then, Qian Fangfang’s voice suddenly rang out.

"Humph! I’m not scared, I just need to pee, I’m going to the bathroom," Zhao Ling’er explained, trying to keep her composure.

"If you step out of this door, you lose! From now on, I’ll be your boss!" The woman in red laughed wickedly.

"Humph! Qian Fangfang, you can’t provoke me with your reverse psychology, I tell you, your dumb tactics won’t work on me! I’ll say it again, I need to pee and I have to go out," Zhao Ling’er explained.

"Hehe!" The woman in red gave a sinister laugh.

She stared straight at Zhao Ling’er and the three girls but did not speak again.

Zhao Ling’er and the three girls nervously walked to the door, and when they grasped the villa’s doorknob, their hearts, which had been held high, were finally put at ease.

"Ling’er, hurry and open the door, we need to get out," Zhou Xiaoshi said, frightened.

"Yeah." Zhao Ling’er nodded.

She reached back to open the door, but despite trying for a long time, the door didn’t move an inch, it simply wouldn’t open.

"Ling’er! Just open the door!"

"Yeah, Ling’er! It’s so scary here, hurry up and open the door!"

"Ling’er, this isn’t the time for jokes, just open the door!"

Zhou Xiaoshi and the other two urged.

"Damn! I want to open the door too! But I don’t know what’s the matter, this damn door just won’t budge!" Zhao Ling’er said anxiously.

Her voice carried a hint of panic.

"Ah! How is that possible? Ling’er, step aside, let me try!" Zhou Xiaoshi said.

"Yeah." Zhao Ling’er nodded.

She stepped aside, letting Zhou Xiaoshi and the other two step forward.

"Open!" Zhou Xiaoshi roared.

She put all her strength into gripping the doorknob, trying to pry the door open.

But the door still didn’t budge an inch.

"Humph! Let’s all try it together, I refuse to believe this damn door won’t open!" Zhao Ling’er said, frustrated.

The three girls nodded.

Together they gripped the doorknob, trying with all their might to open the door, but even with all their strength, they couldn’t manage it.

"Hehe!! Zhao Ling’er, I advise you three not to waste your energy, it’s useless! Even if you put all your might into it, you still won’t be able to open this door!" the red-haired woman said ominously.

"It’s you! Yes, it must be you! Qian Fangfang, you must be sabotaging us behind the scenes. If you don’t want trouble, open the door quickly, or else, don’t blame me if I beat you!" Zhao Ling’er roared.

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Just then, a strong gust of cold wind surged through the room, causing the sofa and other items to make intense noises.

It was like an earthquake, even the temperature suddenly dropped more than ten degrees at that moment.

Outside the villa, a blast of Heaven and Earth Thunder erupted loudly, pushing the eerie atmosphere inside the villa to a new peak.

"Ah! There’s a ghost! Ling’er, I’m scared!" Zhou Xiaoshi and the other two hurriedly said.

"Don’t, don’t be scared! This is all Qian Fangfang’s doing, this damn woman! If we just take her down, we’ll be able to get out," Zhao Ling’er said, trying to remain calm.