By the time I ran downstairs, my sister finally answered the phone.
I really wanted to shout, "Thank heavens!" I'd barely called out to her when I heard her trembling voice on the other end.
"What's wrong?" I asked in alarm.
My sister only kept repeating, "Big brother."
"Where are you? Don't be scared, I'm coming right over! Don't wander off!" I was frantic.
"Big brother... it's getting hot... I don't know... Big brother, you..." My sister was having trouble getting the words out.
"What's getting hot? Where are you?" I grew even more anxious.
My sister spoke in a low voice. "The protective charm... the one you gave me... just like what happened with Wu Chenxi..."
I stopped in my tracks. "Don't be scared. Leave the film studio first. I'll come pick you up right away. Head outside. Don't take a taxi; take a bus or the subway."
I was really worried about my sister taking a taxi by herself. It seemed safer to travel with lots of other people around.
My sister asked, "Big brother, is it because..."
I heard her trail off, and my heart sank. Then I gave a bitter laugh.
Anyone would have their suspicions.
I let out a breath and tried to sound casual. "Didn't I tell you about it last time? Remember the person I told you about? He told me. His premonitions are always accurate. Be careful over there. Get out of the film studio quickly, and don't wander off, okay?"
"Mm." My sister's voice was a little choked. She must have been scared.
I stayed on the phone with her, reassuring her constantly.
At the entrance to the residential complex, I managed to hail a taxi and set off for the film studio.
There was a shuttle bus from the film