Chapter 113

Chapter 113

After emerging from the cabinet, Jiang Li was about to head for the door.

At that moment, the door to Room 318 suddenly let out a “beep” as someone swiped their card from the outside.

Jiang Li’s heart skipped a beat.

She immediately dove under the bed, the closest hiding spot.

The person entering the room was none other than Ms. Song, coming over from next door.

In her arms, she held the dying little Teddy.

All along the way, the Teddy had been dripping blood incessantly.

Jiang Li hadn’t expected that the room she had randomly entered, Room 318, would turn out to be Ms. Song’s room!

“Baby, wait here for Mommy. Mommy is going to get you some medicine.”

Ms. Song bent over and placed the blood-soaked Teddy on the floor.

She continued, “Once the medicine is applied, Baby’s wounds will heal very quickly. Be a good boy and wait for Mommy~”

After saying this, Ms. Song turned and went to the cabinet.

She took out a new bag of salt from inside.

She casually tore a small opening and poured a handful into her palm.

The Teddy looked listless, lacking even the strength to resist.

The Teddy glanced toward the space under the bed, locking eyes with Jiang Li.

Jiang Li signaled a “shh” to it, and the Teddy lowered its eyes, withdrawing its gaze.

“Come, Baby, Mommy is going to treat your wounds. Be good now.”

As soon as Ms. Song finished speaking, she scattered the handful of salt onto the Teddy’s wounds.

The Teddy’s tears flowed freely from the pain.

It let out two miserable whimpers, its body completely unable to move.

After scattering the salt, Ms. Song found the location of the wounds and rubbed them vigorously several times.

“Endure it, Baby. The wounds will be better soon, hahahaha!”

Ms. Song let out a strange laugh and poured the entire bag of salt onto the Teddy’s wounds.

The white salt was rubbed deep into the gashes.

The Teddy trembled violently with pain.

This lasted for about ten minutes, until the Teddy lay motionless as if it were dead. Only then did Ms. Song stop.

She carried the Teddy into the bathroom.

The showerhead was turned on, and the sound of rushing water was very loud.

Taking advantage of this moment, Jiang Li crawled out from under the bed and crept toward the door.

Just as Jiang Li was about to open the door, she saw a newly added Doorstop Alarm at the foot of it.

If Jiang Li dared to open the door, the alarm would trigger immediately!

It was likely installed specifically to prevent the Teddy from sneaking out.

Jiang Li turned her gaze toward the Balcony.

Right now, the Balcony was the only way to escape!

Just as Jiang Li started walking that way, the sound of water in the bathroom abruptly stopped.

Immediately after, she heard the sound of the Toilet door being pulled open.

With no time to react, the Curtain was the closest thing to her!

Jiang Li slipped sideways and hid behind the Curtain.

Ms. Song came out carrying the Teddy, which had just finished its bath.

Now, the Teddy had miraculously recovered some of its vitality.

The Teddy was placed on the floor.

It stood firmly on all four legs, then shook its head, splattering water everywhere.

Through a gap, Jiang Li saw that the wounds on the Teddy’s body seemed to have completely vanished.

It was entirely different from its near-death state just a moment ago.

Perhaps in this Strange Tale Instance, the effective medicine for the Teddy’s wounds really was salt!

Jiang Li was somewhat shocked.

The level of cruelty in this Instance exceeded her imagination.

During the “Hide and Seek” game, if the Teddy was caught by Ms. Song, it would surely be tormented until it was half-dead.
But to save the Teddy, she would have to rub salt into its wounds.

Not only that.

Even after the Teddy’s injuries healed, the presence of the Electronic Tracker meant it would be caught by Ms. Song in the next round of their “hide-and-seek” game.

It was a vicious cycle.

Every day of the Teddy’s life was a living nightmare!

There was simply no escape.

Ms. Song peeled off her soaking wet Raincoat and tossed it haphazardly onto the floor.

Then, she grabbed the bag of dog food on the nightstand and began crunching away at it.

“Where are my slippers?” Ms. Song kicked off her high heels and leaned over, peering under the bed with bare feet.

She managed to reach her slippers near the edge of the bed frame.

After sliding them on, Ms. Song went over to a rocking chair near Jiang Li and lay down.

Based on the sounds, it seemed Ms. Song was tearing open a facial mask.

Ms. Song didn’t seem to know how to use human facial masks properly. She simply peeled it open and slapped the entire sheet onto her face, keeping her eyes squeezed shut.

Her Dog Treats were placed right next to the rocking chair.

Ms. Song lay there leisurely with her eyes closed, but her hands remained busy, constantly stuffing treats into her mouth.

Seeing that the time was right, Jiang Li moved slowly toward the Balcony.

Just as Jiang Li stepped out from behind the Curtain and began tiptoeing toward the Balcony, Ms. Song accidentally knocked over her bag of Dog Treats.

With a soft *thud*, the bag hit the floor.

Jiang Li immediately took a step back, retreating behind the Curtain once more.

“Baby, pick up Mommy’s treats for me~”

Ms. Song didn’t open her eyes, nor did she get up.

She simply called out the command to the Teddy.

Several seconds passed, but the Teddy didn’t move.

Jiang Li stole a glance outside.

The Teddy had curled up at the foot of the bed, its head resting on its paws, fast asleep from exhaustion.

Jiang Li felt a surge of dread.

Though she was currently hiding behind a Curtain, her situation was different than before.

Earlier, the standing air conditioner had provided cover in front of the Curtain. Now, there was nothing in front of this section of the Curtain, and Jiang Li’s feet were exposed!

If Ms. Song opened her eyes, Jiang Li would be caught for sure!

“Baby? Baby, come here quickly and help Mommy pick up her treats~”

Ms. Song called out again.

Looking at Ms. Song’s expression, it seemed that if the Teddy didn’t respond soon, she would open her eyes and get up.

“Is Baby being naughty? Since when did Mommy’s words stop carrying weight…”

Ms. Song sat up. Halfway through her sentence, a bag of Dog Treats was placed into her outstretched palm.

Feeling the Teddy’s response, Ms. Song lay back down with a huff.

“Hmph, at least you know what’s good for you.”

Jiang Li held her breath as she lay flat on the floor. Having handed the treats to the woman, she was just about to leave.

Unexpectedly, Ms. Song spoke up again.

“Baby, turn on the air conditioner for Mommy.”

Jiang Li cursed inwardly.

Since she couldn’t be certain whether the guest she needed to see off was Ms. Song or the Teddy, she absolutely could not afford to anger Ms. Song.

Therefore, Jiang Li had to ensure Ms. Song never discovered she had sneaked into the room.

Otherwise, her chances of getting a Positive Review would surely go up in flames.

Jiang Li glanced at the sleeping Teddy and had no choice but to brace herself once more. She picked up the remote control from the floor.

With a soft *beep*, Jiang Li switched on the air conditioner.

Immediately after, Jiang Li slipped out onto the Balcony and climbed over the railing.