Neighbor Testimony

The night wind rustled the plastic sheeting.

In the cramped room, dim yellow light fell across their faces, making everything seem especially strange.

Nong Yueke's words plunged the scene into a long, oppressive silence.

The two employees froze where they stood, their hearts pounding as their breathing grew more rapid.

The man suspected of having Mental Illness leaned forward threateningly, his detestable face filled with viciousness.

"My God!"

Guo Liang was the first to break. With a scream, he turned and ran outside.

Suppressing his wildly pounding heart, Shao Yong'an flicked his sleeve and grabbed the spray, aiming it at Nong Yueke's face.

After doing that, he had no time to look back. Bracing himself against the wall, he fled outside.

Guo Liang, overwhelmed by panic, grabbed the doorknob with both hands and even fell at the doorway.

Shao Yong'an cursed, shoving Guo Liang while desperately squeezing his way out.

Both of them wished they could grow another pair of legs and escape this house that made every inch of their bodies uncomfortable.

The room was already packed with clutter, and their panic knocked over many suitcases by the walls. Plates and bowls on the table crashed to the floor as well.

For a moment, the house was in utter chaos, filled with every kind of noise.

Guo Liang threw himself at the door, trembling as he tried to unlock it with both hands, but his frantic fumbling prevented him from opening it.

Shao Yong'an, meanwhile, turned his attention to the kitchen entrance. The Old Woman had entered it earlier and had not appeared again since.

Now that the house was in complete disorder, she still had not come out to investigate.

It seemed Nong Yueke had not lied. The one who had opened the door for them was definitely