"How's it going?" Ning Wei was eager for an answer.
This was crucial for whether her guess was correct and for their safety tonight.
Sheng Kaiwei thought for a moment and cautiously replied, "I asked them separately and confirmed that one person is most likely the ghost."
"And then?" Ning Wei looked at him suspiciously. Was he holding back information to bargain with her?
Sheng Kaiwei sighed and uttered a name.
But upon hearing it, Ning Wei looked bewildered. She didn't know anyone in Sheng Kaiwei's team, so how could she possibly know who he was referring to?
Seeing her confused expression, Sheng Kaiwei immediately reacted. He described the person's clothing and any distinguishing physical features.
Everyone then realized who he was talking about. That person was named Qin An.
"How did you determine he's the ghost? Could there be a mistake? How confident are you?" Ning Wei's rapid-fire questions made Sheng Kaiwei a little unsure of himself.
Sheng Kaiwei decided to explain his entire process, detailing how he had operated and tricked the ghost into revealing himself.
As for whether he had slipped up, he left that for Ning Wei and her sharp-minded group to figure out.
After Ning Wei and her group went upstairs, Sheng Kaiwei began discussing with everyone the layout of their rooms on the third floor during their first night.
Since everyone had been nervous and curious on the first night, those standing nearby had gotten a glimpse when others opened their doors.
More importantly, the next morning, some people had complained about finding bodies or heads in their rooms.
Sheng Kaiwei had meticulously noted down all the details everyone mentioned in his effort to catch the ghost.
When he first inquired about the first night, people hadn't realized what Sheng Kaiwei was trying to uncover, so there was no possibility of them lying.
It wasn't until he asked about the second night that the ghost, Qin An, reacted.
He recalled seeing the werewolf open the door with his own eyes the previous night and immediately understood why he had been chosen.
It could only be said that he was unlucky to have stayed in the same room for two consecutive nights.
Qin An not only understood why he was going to die but also saw through Sheng Kaiwei's ultimate goal in questioning them.
Therefore, Qin An lied. However, he overlooked one detail: when he opened his door on the second night, he had softly muttered, "Why are the two rooms the same?"
Everyone had been rushing to choose rooms at the time, and his voice was very low, so he thought no one had heard him.
But as fate would have it, a girl named Qi Qi had excellent hearing.
After listening to Sheng Kaiwei's account, Mei Nan also felt there were no issues.
Ning Wei was very satisfied with his performance this time and decided to offer verbal praise: "You've worked hard."
Sheng Kaiwei hadn't expected such words and felt a rare blush creep onto his face.
But for someone who had long wandered the streets, such a remark could only elicit one response. Although it wasn't what he truly meant, he just wanted to be funny.
"Not hard at all, just a bit unlucky," was Sheng Kaiwei's original response.
Tang Tang and the others chuckled upon hearing this, but deep down, they still disliked this violent and lecherous man.
"So what should we do next?" After cracking a joke, Sheng Kaiwei felt his team had gotten closer to Ning Wei's group and proactively wanted to understand the next plan.
Now that they knew the ghost's identity, the most pressing matter was to eliminate him!
Otherwise, if two ghosts collaborated tonight, besides the issues with the unlucky safe house, more uncontrollable factors might arise.
However, with the rule that guests couldn't attack each other, everyone was currently in a state of observation, hesitant to act rashly.
"We don't have any plans for now. It's better to rest up for what might happen tonight. If you have any ideas on how to deal with the ghost we've identified, you can come discuss it with us again," Ning Wei said, dismissing Sheng Kaiwei.
Sheng Kaiwei knew the matter was tricky. He hadn't slept well last night, and coupled with not eating enough in the morning, he was very fatigued.
"Then I'll go sleep in the backyard. You can find me if you need anything."
Ning Wei's group had occupied the sofa, leaving others with no choice but to seek rest in the backyard.
Although they were not many in number, the abilities they displayed were far beyond what Sheng Kaiwei's side could match.
Just one sofa in exchange for a cooperative relationship was a win-win situation.
It was precisely because he understood the benefits that Sheng Kaiwei had transformed from a troublemaker into someone with such tact.
After he left, only Ning Wei and her group remained in the hall.
Slumped on the sofa, they each shared their thoughts.
"What if we secretly called Qin An upstairs and then pushed him down the stairs? Would that work?" Zhu Yilian enjoyed this kind of game, and her brainstorming never stopped.
Wu Qing had only said that guests couldn't engage in violent conflict. If Qin An were accidentally pushed down the stairs, it probably wouldn't count as a violent conflict, right?
As long as they controlled the degree, they could make the incident look like an accident.
"Don't forget, he's already a ghost. If you push him down the stairs, are you sure he'll die again?" Yuanyuan couldn't help but voice her thoughts, regardless of whether it sounded like a dampener.
Zhu Yilian found this advice useful: "I was thinking too simplistically. I need to think more carefully."
The morning passed quickly. With everyone busy, they barely noticed the passage of time.
As the clock struck noon, Sheng Kaiwei and the others gradually emerged from the backyard.
Qin An, whom everyone had identified as the ghost, predictably came in last.
He probably knew his identity had been exposed, showing no emotion on his face and not actively speaking to anyone.
However, when his gaze occasionally met Sheng Kaiwei's, a hint of sadness flickered in his eyes.
Sheng Kaiwei, that self-preserving coward, was incapable of offering words of comfort.
He had already treated this as a game of life. Regardless of any deep bonds they might have had, if someone was on the opposing side, not a trace of sympathy could be stirred.
As everyone sat down, the seating arrangement was the same as the first time, never changing.
Once everyone was seated, Wu Qing appeared. She clapped her hands, summoning a maid as exquisite as precious jade.
Ning Wei suddenly spoke up, "Butler, I have a question I'd like to ask."
"Please, guest."
While they were speaking, the maid did not cease her actions, skillfully serving a variety of exquisite dishes.
"I recall you mentioning that there's a ghost among us. I'd like to ask, if we find this ghost, what should we do with them?" Ning Wei, unable to figure out a solution herself, decided to ask Wu Qing.