Chapter 007: Lin Qin

The bizarre courtyard design and the strange staircase both evoke a sense of unease in me

Moreover, compared to the humid and sticky air outside, this scent is evidently more acceptable to people

Yet the back door is exceedingly cold and desolate, with not a single vehicle in sight, nor any pedestrians, as if it were a wasteland.

"After Yao Yao left, you were the first classmate to come and offer your condolences. You can't be her boyfriend, can you?" The woman bent down to retrieve a pair of slippers from the shoe rack, and this action highlighted a strikingly ample figure, causing me to instinctively avert my gaze.

Little doll, I must tell you, this building is not safe at all; you must not spend the night in this building

At this moment, I also noticed that although the old man appeared to be in his sixties or seventies, with severely wrinkled skin and a frail demeanor, his eyes were remarkably clear.

At this moment, sunlight filters through the gaps in the blinds, creating a Tyndall effect in this room adorned with yellow talismans, illuminating Lin Qin's exquisitely beautiful face, which softens the originally strikingly aggressive beauty of her features.

You have arrived at just the right time; if you had come in the afternoon, I would have left the city, and you would have had no chance to enter. The woman set down her slippers and walked towards the living room

My mind momentarily wandered, as if I could see Lin Yao, whom I met that afternoon with Brother Ji.

This discovery also made me realize that I had taken the wrong staircase. Lin Yao's home is located on the fourth floor on the right side. I need to go downstairs and enter from the left staircase in order to reach Lin Yao's place

Although my home is somewhat simple, it can still be considered bright and clean. This place, however, appears gloomy and oppressive, making it quite uncomfortable to be in.

"Where is there so much for https://www.hetushu.com? If you want to enter, just go in." The old man, however, impatiently closed his eyes, appearing as if he did not want to speak with me

I took off my shoes, changed into slippers, and followed the woman into the house

Just as I had not walked far outside, the voice of the old man came from behind me

Can anyone really live in this godforsaken place

As she spoke, she sat down on the sofa, "Let me introduce myself, my name is Lin Qin, and I am Lin Yao's older sister"

After being scolded thoroughly, I also knew that there was no way to make it better. I sighed and steeled myself to head towards the back door.

I did not expect that there was actually a courtyard inside, with a building on each side. The two buildings are connected by stairs, and each building is seven stories high, quite dilapidated

After about three or four seconds, the door opened, and a woman who appeared to be in her mid-twenties looked at me with a puzzled expression and asked, "Who are you?"

To be honest, I haven't even experienced much yet, but I already feel somewhat overwhelmed, and I'm starting to have second thoughts.

It was broad daylight, with the sun shining brightly, yet upon hearing this remark from the elder, I suddenly felt a chill run down my back

I feel much more at ease, and this can be considered a piece of good news amidst a pile of bad news

I suddenly remembered; isn't this the fragrance that accompanied that videotape? However, comparatively, it is much lighter, making it quite pleasant to smell

To be honest, at first I also doubted whether the woman in front of me was the same as the one in the video, after all, the two of them had very similar figures

The most critical issue is that wires are strung all over the courtyard, and the wires are covered in dust, raising doubts about whether they can conduct electricity.

For a moment, I felt a bit scared inside

I never expected that the campus belle of our school at https://m.hetushu.com would be so extravagant in her pursuits

"You are quite thoughtful, come in." The woman smiled at me and then stepped aside.

"It's nothing, why do you ask if I live here?" The old man leisurely crossed his legs, his eyes continuously scanning me up and down

I do not know if it is due to fear that I developed an illusion, but as soon as I reached the back door, I felt that something was not quite right. The front door faces the street and is also on the sunny side.

How strange, is this old gentleman so agile in his movements?

Hello, I am Lin Yao's classmate. I heard that she had an accident, so I thought I would come to pay my respects. I said somewhat awkwardly, feeling extremely anxious inside, fearing that my lie would be exposed

With a feeling of trepidation, I walked towards Lin Yao's home. Fortunately, aside from the unpleasant odor in this area, I did not encounter any other issues along the way

Indeed, Lin Yao has issues

She sat on the sofa, her legs wrapped in black stockings crossed together, with her delicate toes gripping the slippers

Strangely enough, after seeing this elderly gentleman, I felt a sense of security arise within me

It is hard to imagine that there is such a place in the county town

Moreover, theoretically, on both the left and right sides, there are residential buildings with seven floors each, and each floor contains three households

However, the old man no longer spoke, regardless of how I asked, he did not answer any of my questions.

As soon as I heard this, I felt invigorated; it was evident that the elderly gentleman before me knew something. I quickly asked, "May I ask why we cannot enter this building"

I hurriedly jogged towards the old man, and when I reached him, I curiously inquired, "Sir, are you a resident living here?"

I walked around this building, which is a library, and soon arrived at the back door.

As far as the eye can see, there are blackened walls, a balcony covered in dust, and above is a pitch-black, eerie courtyard. The entire yard exudes a musty, damp odor, creating a distinctly uncomfortable atmosphere

I touched the dog tooth in my pocket; it is the only thing that can provide me with a sense of security

Seeing my expression, the woman smiled and explained, "Did I scare you? This place is not very peaceful; I only come back to stay for two days each year before leaving"

To speak frankly, although I have already arrived here, I still feel uncertain. It would undoubtedly be better to obtain more information without having to go in.

The woman is very beautiful, resembling Lin Yao by about sixty to seventy percent, and she is likely a relative of Lin Yao. Based on her age, she should be Lin Yao's older sister

As soon as I entered the room, I was covered in goosebumps

Thus, I simply said "Sorry to disturb you," and then headed towards the residential building. No matter what, I still had to go in. For me, even if it was dangerous inside, I had no other choice.

It makes one feel very uncomfortable

However, the woman in front of me has a mole at the corner of her lips, which distinguishes her from the woman in the videotape. Moreover, I believe that even if Lin Yao had lived a wild life, she would not have played around with her own sister...

After passing through the corridor and walking further ahead, I was stunned by the scene before me

She wore a red shirt on her upper body and a black pencil skirt on her lower body, beneath which were her long legs wrapped in black stockings, adding a touch of elegance to this dilapidated residential building

I did not expect the staircase arrangement here to be so complex, and ever since I arrived, everything I have seen has given me a strange feeling, akin to that of a book.

I found it uninteresting, and I know that continuing to ask will likely only result in a few insults, without any effect.

As the conversation progressed, she continuously swayed her shoes with her toes, exuding a kind of sensuality that is difficult to articulate in words

When I get tired of asking you later, I will directly curse, "If you want to come in, then come in; if not, then hurry up and leave. Why are there so many trivial matters!"

I noticed that the walls of the house were covered with yellow talismans inscribed with red, indecipherable characters. One of the room's doors was particularly densely covered with these talismans, creating a bizarre and eerie atmosphere.

If the front door is blocked, then we can only use the back door

Upon hearing me speak, the old man finally turned to look at me. As soon as he saw me, his eyes involuntarily scanned me twice, and he let out a sound of surprise, indicating his astonishment

It is like this, I have a classmate living here, and I need to find her for something. Her name is Lin Yao, I wonder if you know her, sir. I spoke the lie without revealing my emotions, while pointing at the somewhat eerie residential building.

In other words, there are a total of forty-two households living here, but since I arrived, I have not seen a single person, as if this vast place is completely uninhabited.

This has calmed my fearful heart considerably, and the goddess did not warn me, which means that this place should be relatively safe

Even as someone who usually lives in the countryside and comes from a less than favorable family environment, I cannot help but murmur to myself at this moment

His eyes were nothing like those of an ordinary old man, murky and dull

The traffic is bustling and lively

When I reached the back door, I couldn't help but turn around to look at the old man. I indeed found that he had mysteriously vanished without a trace, as if he had never existed at all

However, it was not long before I saw, approximately seventy meters away, an old poplar tree under which an elderly man dressed in a white tank top was enjoying the cool shade. He held a fan in his hand and appeared quite relaxed

I don't recognize you. The old man yawned and finally stopped scrutinizing me; his voice was somewhat languid. However, if you wish to enter this building, I advise you to abandon that thought.

I noticed that there were staircases on both sides near the stairs. I was unsure of which way to go, so I chose the staircase on the right. However, when I reached the second floor, I found myself on the left side of the second floor. Continuing upward, I arrived at the third floor on the right side, and this pattern continued.

I sighed as I pushed open the iron door, and with the door's opening, a wave of dampness rushed towards me in the corridor

However, since this gentleman has stated that I should not stay overnight in this building, as long as I leave before nightfall, it should not be a problem

How to put it, this staircase divides a stairwell into two parts, with each part featuring a straight staircase without any turns, allowing one flight to connect directly from the current floor to the upper floor. The inclinations of these two staircases are exactly opposite; one group tilts to the right while the other tilts to the left. Viewed from the side, they combine to resemble a pair of scissors. (See attached diagram)

Arriving at Lin Yao's doorstep, I hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to knock on the door

What happened? I scratched my head out of curiosity

Lin Qin

I nodded slightly and walked into the space that the woman had made available. Upon entering the room, I was greeted by a very peculiar fragrance

"No, no, it's just an ordinary classmate." I quickly waved my hand to explain, instinctively recalling the woman in the videotape who was wearing a mask; that woman should be Lin Yao's "boyfriend".

I turned around immediately, hoping to learn some additional information from the old man's words