Knock Knock Knock

There was no better solution at the moment, so Yu Wen stepped forward and found the woman in charge.

The woman looked embarrassed for a moment, then very tactfully told everyone that the men's restroom on this floor had been closed for some reason. If they didn't mind, she could take them to the women's restroom.

At this point, Long Tao's face grew even more grim. The sudden, sharp pain felt like his abdomen was being twisted by a knife.

He presumed they wouldn't mind.

As the woman spoke, she prepared to lead Long Tao to the restroom.

Yu Wen asked Zhou Taifu and Zhang Yinyin, who was hiding nearby, to accompany them.

Although Zhou Taifu was a thousand times unwilling, he ultimately didn't dare to offend Yu Wen. He could only grit his teeth and follow along, his face so grim it looked like it could drip water.

Zhang Yinyin still had that timid look, trailing behind like a little tail.

Not long after.

The final chorus began.

The girls from the three classes were mixed up and standing on the chorus stage.

Their voices were sometimes soft and melodious, sometimes high and powerful. Guided by the conductor on-site, the chorus gradually reached its climax.

"Clack! Clack! Clack!"

The sharp sound of high heels striking the marble floor echoed.

The woman walked quickly, partly out of concern for Long Tao, and partly because she needed to return to supervise the rehearsal.

After all, she would be held responsible for any problems.

After turning a corner, the woman stopped and pointed forward, speaking rapidly, "The restroom is just ahead. It's a bit out of the way, so not many people come here."

Turning back, she looked at Long Tao and said, "You have your friends watching outside, so you can relax."

"Thank you, thank you."

"I have other things to attend to, so I won't wait for you." The woman said goodbye and turned back.

As she walked, she was looking at her phone, as if she had something urgent.

After the woman left, the atmosphere suddenly became quiet. Zhou Taifu, who was already extremely unwilling, now urged Long Tao repeatedly to hurry.

"Okay, I'll go then." Long Tao took two steps and then suddenly stopped. He turned around, his expression pleading, "You guys wait for me to come out, don't leave before I do."

"Got it, got it," Zhou Taifu waved his hand impatiently.

Only then did Long Tao continue running forward.

The restroom was even further than he expected, at the end of the left corridor.

He turned around and shouted towards Zhou Taifu and Zhang Yinyin, "Come closer, wait for me outside the door!"

"Got it, hurry up!"

A somewhat muffled voice came from the other end of the corridor, sounding like Zhou Taifu's, filled with impatience.

Hearing a reply, Long Tao's tense mood eased slightly.

To his left was the women's restroom.

It was his destination.

He took a deep breath.

"Is anyone there?"

After a moment, there was no answer. The inside was as quiet as death.

Just as he was about to step into the restroom, his right eyelid suddenly twitched. The twitch was unexpected, and he abruptly stopped.

A horror movie he had seen years ago suddenly flashed into his mind.

He had long forgotten the title, but one scene was still vivid.

In the film, the female protagonist, trusting the words of her companion, entered the restroom and was then brutally gouged out by a female ghost who had lost her lower body and could only crawl on her forelimbs.

Her death was extremely tragic.

In his own understanding, nightmares were no different from horror movies; they were the protagonists chosen to be in them.

So.

He slowly backed away and turned to look behind him.

Opposite was the men's restroom.

The men's restroom had clearly not been used for a long time. The pale blue metal door was ajar, mottled with age, some parts already showing rust.

He turned back again. In comparison, the women's restroom was in much better condition. The door was wide open, and the inside was tiled with off-white ceramic.

From his position, he could even see a relatively clean washbasin by shifting his body slightly.

In the corner on the right, there was even a thoughtful addition of a pump-action hand sanitizer.

The large mirror reflected a soft light.

This overly harmonious scene made him feel uneasy.

After a moment of thought, Long Tao|G turned and pushed open the iron door of the men's restroom opposite.

The door hinges let out a long, somewhat grating squeal. Once inside, he quickly found a stall and squatted down.

Having finished his business, he felt a sense of relief. He pulled up his pants, ready to leave.

But before he could even push open the stall door, he heard a strange sound.

"Thump, thump, thump."

The sound wasn't loud, nor was it very close. Long Tao|G tilted his head in confusion, staring at the slightly yellowed ceiling.

It must be coming from upstairs. He listened intently for a few seconds, realizing the sound wasn't chaotic but seemed to have a distinct rhythm.

The rhythm was odd, as if it possessed a soul-stirring, captivating power. Long Tao|G's legs unconsciously began to tap along.

A drumbeat?

No, Long Tao|G thought rapidly.

The sound was heavier than a drumbeat, but he wasn't familiar with musical instruments, so he couldn't identify what was making it.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

The rhythm grew faster, each beat seeming to strike Long Tao|G's heart.

He swallowed involuntarily.

The light, rhythmic sound became clearer and more intense, until finally, there was a single "Thump."

This last sound completely jolted Long Tao|G awake.

Because this sound was different from all the previous ones. This sound... was coming from across the way.

The women's restroom!!

The performer... no, who would be performing in a restroom? Could it be that thing?!

That thing is in the women's restroom?

He really didn't dare to utter the word.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

The light, rhythmic sound started again.

Soon, it stopped right outside the men's restroom door.

At this point, Long Tao|G, trembling like a sieve from fear, suddenly froze. He'd suddenly realized something.

His building C only had 4 floors.

Where did that thing outside the door come from?

And Zhou Taifu|G and Zhang Yinyin|G, who should have been waiting for him outside the restroom, where were they?

Happy New Year!!