Returning from the third floor, Qin Nuo found the door to room 403 open and walked over.
Inside, the wife was gently soothing her sleeping child, a soft smile on her lips. The scene was rare in its tranquility, devoid of any eerie discord.
"Your husband went into room 301; he probably won't be coming back," Qin Nuo said.
"I know, my daughter already told me."
The wife gently carried the child into the room, then came out a moment later to sincerely thank him, "Thank you for helping my daughter fulfill her wish."
"Just helping out a neighbor," Qin Nuo replied.
He could somewhat tell that the daughter's resentment towards her father was secondary; the main reason was her unwillingness to see her mother and brother suffer daily beatings from her father, prompting her to take her own father away.
"Ding, congratulations to the Host for gaining +60 Favorability from the resident of 403, completing the D-level side quest. Additional scores will be calculated after exiting the instance!"
"Angel's Kiss: Gain Favorability, reward Ghost Power +80!"
The second side quest was finally completed.
"Well, Auntie, have a good rest. I won't disturb you," Qin Nuo said.
Although the wife's expression seemed to show the pain of losing her husband, Qin Nuo knew her sorrow was not for her scumbag husband but for her unfortunate daughter.
Returning from room 403 to room 404, as Qin Nuo twisted the doorknob, the Blood-Eyed Ghost suddenly spoke, "Someone's been in your room."
Qin Nuo paused, entered the room silently, and found no signs of disorder.
"Are you sure?"
"There’s a scent of another kind, believe it or not," the Blood-Eyed Ghost said indifferently.
Qin Nuo frowned.
From the Blood-Eyed Ghost’s words, the intruder wasn't a Player but a resident.
Nothing was missing.
So what was the purpose of coming in?
A glance around, and Qin Nuo noticed that the maid's stockings he had casually tossed aside that night were gone.
In an instant, Qin Nuo identified the thief.
"The resident of 405 is the prime suspect."
"No, it's almost certainly him!"
That guy had a grudge against him, sneaked into the room while he was out, trying to mess with him in revenge.
But he didn't touch anything, just took the stockings hanging on the chair.
Recalling the strange behavior of the 405 resident that night, Qin Nuo suddenly understood.
"That ghost holds a great grudge against you. Want me to deal with it? Just give me something to eat," the Blood-Eyed Ghost offered.
"No need."
Qin Nuo's lips curled into a smile.
As expected, the 405 resident was a super otaku.
Qin Nuo knew exactly how to handle otakus.
They spent all day holed up in their rooms, never stepping outside, immersed in fantasies of anime girls, craving anything related to anime.
And an anime body pillow was like a bombshell to them!
Zero resistance.
"This is my family heirloom, took a lot of effort to get it, the touch is superb, sleeping with it feels like holding your wife, the feeling is indescribably wonderful."
Qin Nuo feigned a pained expression of parting with a treasure, "I'm giving it to you as an apology gift, please accept it!"
The other party couldn't believe it, "Are you sure?"
"I'm starting to regret it."
"Words are like water spilled! It's mine now!"
The door suddenly opened, and the other party snatched the pillow, hugging it tightly, the pillow's fragrance making his eyes dreamy, his expression intoxicated.
Only then did Qin Nuo get a clear look at the 405 resident.
Disheveled hair, a pale face full of fat, clothes stretched tight, layers of fat spilling over a barrel-like waist.
A bona fide fat nerd!
That maid's stocking was definitely stolen by this guy!
Even as a ghost, still so obsessed, it just shows the invincible hold anime has over otakus!
Qin Nuo smiled, "Can you accept my apology now?"
The Fat Homebody Ghost nodded with infatuation, "Accepted, accepted!"
"Ding, congratulations to the Host for gaining Favorability from the 405 resident, completing a hidden D-level task. Additional scores will be calculated after exiting the instance!"
"Angel's Eye: You gained +100 Favorability from the 405 resident, earning a reward of +100 Ghost Currency!"
Qin Nuo was secretly pleased, spending 10 Ghost Currency to buy a pillow from the System Mall, not only completing the third D-level task but also earning tenfold profit, this deal was just too good.
The Fat Homebody Ghost had no idea it was bought for 10 Ghost Currency, thinking it was truly Qin Nuo's most treasured possession.
His eyes were almost tearful with gratitude!
"From now on, you're my brother, through thick and thin!"
"Good brother, no need to be so formal."
As he left, Qin Nuo paused and added, "Brother, take good care of my treasure."
"She's not of great quality, easy to puncture."