Chapter 20: Key

Dong Qi carefully pulled the door in front of him slightly open a crack. The hallway outside, as always, was quiet, it seemed, without any semblance of abnormality. Only then did Dong Xie gradually pull the door open and slowly walk out. It was only after walking outside that he let out a sigh of relief, allowing Dong Ning behind him to follow out together. Zhao Long and Ge Qi, too, followed out together. "Let's go." Zhao Long walked at the front. No matter what, he was after all the oldest resident. If he also chickened out, this team would naturally be impossible to lead. Dong Xie, Dong Ning and Ge Qi followed closely behind. "Dong …… Dong Xie," now everyone is also considered very familiar, speak are called by their names, Ge Qi at this time in front of Dong Xie also began to speak in a low voice a lot of: "Before I may be a little inappropriate words, maybe Let your heart is not comfortable with, I am here to give you an indemnity, after all, we are all the same disease, fell into this damn apartment, I hope you more tolerance, if …… if there is any danger, I hope that you more pull me a hand." Ge Qi is really afraid ah. His heart trembled when he thought of Feng Yu's downfall and his current end. The companion who had been talking with them just a moment ago was so gone in the blink of an eye! Of course, there was no way anyone would risk their lives to run to the 4th floor to save him. The current Feng Yu, more than likely, had already gone to the netherworld to find King Yama to report. The fox dies and the rabbit grieves. Ge Qi did not want to end up like Feng Yu! He didn't want to die ah! "I …… My parents are old, they are both retired in their rural home, they now think that I am working in K City! I …… don't know what kind of grief they would have if I died!" Obviously, he is playing the sympathy card, hoping that at the critical moment, someone can pull him. "How did you …… get into the apartment?" Dong Xie was naturally not a fool, and he could certainly see Ge Qi's intentions, but he still empathized with his words of "sympathy for the same disease". "I was originally hungry takeout, the result into the neighborhood to deliver takeout when …… I found the wrong place to walk to the front of that alley …… I was then just afraid to send late, the result of a rush on… …" "Everyone is not easy." Dong Xie patted his shoulder and said, "Let's support each other." He made it clear that it was "each other." The door to the stairwell was still wide open. Zhao Long didn't hesitate much this time and just stepped out. Feng Yu's sacrifice had also given them a clear hint to a certain extent: the real danger originated from the 4th floor. Otherwise, why would it be necessary for Feng Yu to run downstairs? From this perspective, "they" should not ambush the residents here. Dong Xie followed closely behind Zhao Long, but he would still slow down his pace slightly, intentionally or unintentionally. The next stairwell will pass through the fourth floor …… If something happens to Zhao Long, he will quickly escape toward the back. The four people stepped under the staircase steps step by step, almost walking with a force as if they were afraid of stepping on ants, afraid to make a little noise. Everyone's face was solemn, after all, the narrow stairwell, the places where one could hide were also greatly reduced. Especially Zhao Long who walked at the front, he was under the most pressure. As a result …… of such a short section of stairs, they almost used 2 minutes of time to walk to the bottom! The iron door of the stairwell leading to the 4th floor was still properly locked. Inside, it was still out of reach. They passed by with particular fear, not even daring to take a glance towards the iron door. Then, it flew quickly continue to walk toward the bottom. Then …… they came to the 3rd floor. Reaching the 3rd floor made everyone breathe a sigh of relief. They entered inside the 3rd floor from the stairwell, and Ge Qi quickly closed the door to the stairwell. Then, they took candles and illuminated the dark corridor in front of them. Would there be any more clues like graffiti paintings this time? The four of them began to slowly move forward again …… Even though Dong Xie had been grasping his sister's hand, he was still uneasy about having to look back at her before he dared to feel at ease. The flames of the candles kept swaying, becoming the only light in this darkness that reassured them. "Eh?" Dong Xie saw that in front of a door, there was a mailbox stapled next to it, and inside the mailbox had been stuffed with so many newspapers that most of them were already exposed. He walked up and pointed the candle at the exposed newspaper, just enough to see the date of the newspaper. "Newspaper from three days ago ……" After all, the people living here were all old people, so I guess they weren't good at using smartphones yet, and still subscribed to the newspaper to read the news. It seemed like what the landlord had said, the old people here had already traveled in groups. Dong Xie handed the candle to Zhao Long, who at no point was willing to let go of Ning's hand, reached out and took the newspaper out of the mailbox and looked at it, honestly, even if a bloody handprint appeared on the newspaper's page, he wouldn't be surprised. But …… the newspaper looked normal, nothing odd, only the large number of advertisement sheets sandwiched inside. Ge Qi also came closer to take a look, but because the building was too dark, he accidentally kicked a potted plant in the doorway! "Clang." The potted plant tipped over on the ground, making a very loud sound in the silent corridor! At this instant, everyone's face was pale! The intruder, Ge Qi, was even so frightened that he immediately covered his mouth, while the others did not dare to move at all. They were all afraid that the sound just now, would it attract any trouble? Dong Ning's eyes were as sharp as knives when he looked at Ge Qi. After a long time had passed and there was no movement in the surroundings, everyone gradually relaxed. Zhao Long glared fiercely at Ge Qi, then stretched out his finger and pointed it fiercely at him, although he didn't say anything, the meaning was naturally more than clear. "Eh? You guys look!" At this time, only Dong Ning's words that came from a lowered voice could be heard. They immediately looked at the overturned potted plant on the ground, and underneath the shattered potted plant, a key appeared! Dong Xie slowly squatted down and picked up the key. At this moment, it was as if he was playing a game, acquiring the feeling of having obtained a plot hidden prop that was of great use in passing the level. The residents here were elderly, so it was likely that they had a bad memory and forgot to bring their keys out or something like that, so they put a key under the potted plant as a backup, right? He immediately stood up and took the key and inserted it against the lock hole in front of him. With a gentle turn …… the door, it opened! "This really is the key for this!" He then slowly pushed the door open and took the candle from Zhao Long to shine inside. The doorway was a very simple kitchen, and the other end of the kitchen looked like it should be the living room. "Go in and take a look …… Maybe there will be some clues inside!"