Chapter 3: The Woman in White

A clean and tidy corridor is something every resident hopes for, yet despite everything being right in front of me, I feel an indescribable sense of discomfort

At this moment, I recalled that the young couple living above me had been married for six months, which I had known from the beginning. However, when I got off the car earlier, it was impossible for that pair of "double happiness" characters to be brand new.

I couldn't help but shiver; where is the wind coming from in this hallway

I opened the window, propped myself up on the windowsill, and leaned out as far as I could to get a clear view of what that white object looked like.

It is strange; while driving, I caught a glimpse of a figure out of the corner of my eye. I should not have been mistaken. Who is this woman that appears in both my dreams and reality?

Sitting in the car, I let the engine warm up first, naturally turning my head to look at the entrance of the unit. That worn-out "Fu" character is still so eye-catching, fluttering incessantly in the wind

Reaching out to wipe away the dust from the character for "fortune," it is evident that the character has already changed color, though it is unclear how long it has been exposed to the sun here

It is indeed fortunate that Weiwei and I are among the few couples who have managed to stay together since our student days, even our manager looks at us with envy

It is not a new thing that she is easily frightened; I remember several occasions when she was startled by sudden noises, but I cannot recall the specific incidents.

The continuous sound of firecrackers made me feel that besides myself and Weiwei, there are other people in this world, and my anxious mood was greatly alleviated

It is strange, why can't I remember?

Weiwei looked at the car parked not far away with a hint of skepticism, gesturing with the spatula in her hand: "The meal is ready, come up and eat."

By the way, my manager mentioned to me yesterday while at work that I unexpectedly got so drunk that I even forgot about work matters

Listening to the sound of food being chewed in my mouth, slowly swallowing it, I can feel the food gradually moving from my throat into my stomach, and only then do I experience a sense of being alive

A person sits in a desolate office, with only the air conditioning above providing some warm air

I can hardly believe my eyes, as the hanging character for 'blessing' flutters in the wind, making a rustling sound, and the marks on the wall indicate that this character has been posted for some time

The traffic during the New Year, crowded with people and vehicles, is truly unbearable. The incessant honking outside has cleared my muddled mind significantly.

"It's nothing, just some fireworks," I said with a smile to comfort.

Those who live in apartment buildings know that the corridors are warm in winter and cool in summer. Now, as the New Year approaches and it is deep winter, a chill still blows into my neck.

It looks too similar

Later, when I started working, Weiwei said that in order for me to have a respectable job, she let me drive the BMW 730 that her family had bought for her

Perhaps I was too focused on my thoughts, completely unaware of the movements behind me, and I did not hear any footsteps. Startled, I turned around to see Weiwei looking at me with some concern.

I was about to miss my shift, and I didn't think much of it. I tightened my collar and headed downstairs

Suddenly, amidst the crowd, I saw a white figure come to a halt, frozen in the midst of the constantly flowing throng, and all my attention was drawn to it.

They left without waiting for me, truly it is the New Year. I murmured softly and found the spare key under the large vase nearby

The pedestrians on the street flow continuously; from my vantage point looking down, they appear like soulless beings, listless and even more disheveled than I am after a night of heavy drinking

I dislike this feeling so much that I steeled myself and walked to the window, looking down at the crowd below

I smiled awkwardly and said, "I just heard the sound of a car, so I came down to check."

"Slow down, and pay attention to safety," Weiwei said to me as I hurried down the stairs.

Watching the couples gathering by the street, with the boys shielding the girls from the cold wind, I recall that Vivi and I also passed through such a youthful age.

Is it her

I felt that she was making eye contact with me, but the next moment I looked at her nose and found it familiar. Upon further consideration, her disheveled long hair also seemed to reach her waist

When I turned around, I noticed that the window in the hallway was not closed tightly, leaving a gap. Perhaps the gust of wind that just blew in came from there

Suddenly, the sound of firecrackers outside disappeared, and the surroundings became so quiet that I could hear my own heartbeat. The tension made my throat feel a bit dry, and I even felt the air conditioning above me blowing cold air.

I responded vaguely, habitually reaching into the pocket of my coat, where I found my wallet and keys, which should have been placed there by Weiwei

It should be mhetushu.com, I have paid special attention to it

After finishing my meal, I quickly grabbed my coat and headed outside, fearing that I might run out of time and anger the manager, which could lead to losing my job and causing trouble

That is all; I can only see a head of disheveled long black hair and a dirty, grayish-white outfit

The manager was pressing hard on the phone just now, and I can no longer afford any delays, so I immediately drove to the office

With a loud bang, Weiwei gasped in shock.

Occasionally, the sound of firecrackers comes from outside. After I got used to it, my mind began to wander, and I unconsciously thought of that woman in white

After Weiwei graduated, she moved in to live with me. Although we are cohabiting, we have not yet tasted the forbidden fruit.

I misread it

The white shadow seemed to have noticed me as well, suddenly raising its head. Its disheveled hair covered its face, leaving only the nose visible, with no other facial features discernible!

I looked at the consultation phone that could ring at any moment and thought to myself, who would call to discuss business during the New Year festivities? The manager is really overthinking it

Having just graduated and already driving a BMW has made my friends around me extremely envious. They all say I have found a great girlfriend, and some even jokingly say that they wish they had pursued Weiwei back in the day.

The handover time for the duty is set at 1:30. I glanced at the clock and feared that there would be no time left even for a break

The phone suddenly rang; I looked down and saw it was a call from the manager. Upon answering the call, I learned that I was required to be on duty at the company in the afternoon before I could take my annual leave

Sitting on the sofa, looking at the fragrant dishes before me, gives me the illusion that I haven't eaten in a long time

Weiwei let out an unwilling hum, turning her head away and deliberately pretending to be angry: "Just by the tone of your voice, I can tell you are mocking me for being timid"

"Hey, why did you come running down here in slippers?" Weiwei's voice suddenly rang out from behind me

I responded with a sound and followed Weiwei upstairs, the clean stair railing, the white walls, and even the stairs were free of dust

Upon arriving at the company, I parked my car downstairs from the duty room, from where I could directly observe the condition of the vehicle; however, the securely locked company gate kept me outside.

I suppose it really is like this, so in the morning at the hotel, Weiwei mentioned that I had promised not to touch her

At that time, when I was in school, I was unaware of Weiwei's affluent family. Although my family was doing reasonably well, I still felt an invisible pressure in comparison to Weiwei's family, which compelled me to work hard to earn money