At the thought that someone might be standing just outside the door, not far from him, Tang Qisheng broke into a cold sweat. The rules of this hospital were that the lower the floor, the more dangerous it was. One wrong step, and he might be doomed.
B-but he had to make a choice! After all, this wasn't just about whether he could survive. Zhu Jie's life was at stake, too.
He looked toward Zhu Jie's position in the darkness, took a deep breath, and spoke in a quiet voice, pretending to be unconcerned. "Wait here for a moment. I think my eyesight has come back a little. I'll go have a look outside and be right back."
"No. It's dangerous out there." Zhu Jie's tone was firm.
Feeling her grip tighten around his arm, Tang Qisheng knew she wouldn't be easy to fool. She wouldn't let him go out and take a risk.
Tang Qisheng hesitated again. Leaving Zhu Jie alone in the darkness wasn't a good option either, so he decided to find a safe place for her first.
But where could she be safe if they stayed in the room?
Under the bed?
In the wardrobe?
Or behind the curtains?
Tang Qisheng ruled out each of these places. In his view, they weren't just poor hiding spots—they were extremely dangerous.
If that special patient had really snuck into the ward, those places would make perfect hiding spots.
Simply running away wouldn't work, and they certainly couldn't hide somewhere with no way out. Tang Qisheng had thought of a place.
Behind the door.
He could put Zhu Jie behind the door. It was open now, and the wide-open door formed an angle with the wall.
It was the best hiding place he could think of. From there, she