Chapter 003: Incorrect Password

I avoid contact with her as much as possible, hoping to forget about this matter

I took a taxi and hurried straight to the residential complex where she lived. Upon arriving at the complex, I recalled the way to her home and found myself downstairs. Looking up, I noticed that the lights in her seventh-floor window were off. A sense of foreboding rose within me; in previous instances, even when no one was home, the lights would still be on. This time, however, they were completely off. Could this be an ominous sign?

I helped her tidy up, and I suggested having a cup of coffee. She agreed. The two of us went to the break room, and I brewed coffee for her

"Not very good," Wang Yue said, "I can wake up a few times in between, and I don't sleep soundly."

There is a door

There is no sound

She did not reply

That night, as I was walking home from work, my WeChat suddenly chimed. I looked down and saw a message from Wang Yue. It contained only four digits: 2379

After dinner, I sat in the living room watching television, but I couldn't focus on what was playing; I was restless. From time to time, I took out my phone to check, and indeed, Wang Yue had not sent any messages. Could something have happened to her?

It is for the best that she has left; I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Office romances are indeed not a source of amusement; I can hardly endure the gossip and glances from others. However, there remains a tinge of melancholy in my heart as I recall the moments we shared during our relationship, which were filled with joy and emotion. What a pity.

At this moment, the lock emitted a prompt sound: Incorrect password, please re-enter.

I found an opportunity to go to Wang Yue's department downstairs to handle some matters, and I happened to see Wang Yue coming over with a large stack of documents, so I hurried over to help her. A colleague walked by and looked at us with a smile, full of gossip. Wang Yue's face was pale, and she seemed hesitant, but in the end, she still handed the documents to me

Wang Yue shook her head: "What other state could it be? I can't sleep soundly, and whenever I wake up, I feel groggy. I don't even know what I'm doing, and then I just fall asleep again"

A few days later, news came that Wang Yue had resigned. Her departure was very sudden; it is said that when she submitted her resignation letter, there were no signs at all. Her responsibilities and position were quite important, and the department leadership hoped that even if she were to resign, it would be best to wait for some time before doing so. However, no one expected that Wang Yue had already arranged the subsequent work very clearly, indicating that she had been preparing for a long time in private

Still, let's go take a look. We must go, but we need to protect ourselves. I opened the drawer, rummaged through the cabinets to find a screwdriver and a wrench, then stuffed them into my briefcase and hurried out the door. I sent her a message: Don't do anything foolish, I will be there soon!

I shook my head with a smile and said, your explanation is too profound

I suddenly recalled Li Damin's words, stating: "The dreams of the somnambulist and reality seem to be intertwined."

I have arrived at her doorstep, but I have no key and no one is responding. What should I do

After entering, there is a one-second wait; I breathe rapidly, my gaze fixed intently on the combination lock

I recalled carefully that Wang Yue had pointed out the location of her window. Based on the orientation, it should be which door on this floor. I walked around the corridor and finally identified a door, which, based on its direction, should be Wang Yue's home

"What was your state when you woke up? Was it to get up at night?" I asked

As I took off my shoes, I unceremoniously sent a voice message: "If you have something to say, just say it directly; I don't have time to play guessing games with you"

I replied with a question mark emoji. This person is acting strangely, and I have no idea what they intend to do

The photo depicts Wang Yue's pale face, her eyes closed, with a rope hanging around her neck, tightly constricting it, the rope visibly embedded in her fair skin. The background is very blurry; she used the selfie mode, with the portrait in focus while the background is indistinct, barely discernible as being in a closed room. The walls are a deep yellow, seemingly painted with something, now blurred into a single mass, appearing extremely eerie. The background is very blurry; she used the selfie mode, with the portrait in focus while the background is indistinct, barely discernible as being in a closed room. The walls are a deep yellow, seemingly painted with something, now blurred into a single mass, appearing extremely eerie.

I arrived at the door and gently pushed it with my hand, but it was locked

Why am I feeling so anxious, as if something is not quite right

Upon reaching the entrance of the building, I found the iron gate tightly locked, and to enter the building, one must input a password. That night, I followed Wang Yue, who was sleepwalking, and ultimately got stuck here, unable to enter.

This was my last encounter with her at the company. Last night, I inadvertently witnessed her sleepwalking, an event so bizarre that I was left in a daze, questioning whether I truly saw this scene or if it was merely a dream

While tapping, he quietly asked: "Is this Wang Yue's home?"

The sleepwalker seems unaware that they are sleepwalking. She said: "They are all in a dream. But what is a dream? No one can say for sure. Perhaps the dreams of sleepwalkers and those of ordinary people are two different matters."

I cleared my throat, gently pushed the door open, and casually closed the main door behind me. The hall on the first floor was quiet, and I approached the elevator, took a deep breath, and pressed the button for the upper floor. After a moment, the elevator arrived, and as I stepped inside, I found myself so nervous that my breathing became somewhat rapid.

This sentence seemed to touch Wang Yue, as she glanced at me, her eyes reflecting an indescribable brilliance.

I do not understand she said

Li Damin laughed and said, "Sure, now that I've mentioned it and you've heard it. If your relative's child truly has a problem that the doctor cannot resolve, just come to me. I will do my best to help him."

I am extremely anxious, wanting to wait for a resident to enter or exit the building so that I can be brought in with them. After waiting for a while, no one moved at all. Indeed, it is already past 9 PM, and the temperature is low; who would be out for a stroll at this hour

The message was sent but fell into silence, and Wang Yue did not reply again. I rummaged under the table and found two packets of instant noodles, then boiled some water. While preparing the noodles, I felt restless; Wang Yue was such a strange girl, full of mysteries. To be honest, I do not like interacting with girls who are so secretive and elusive. Such girls act in a sneaky manner and are unpredictable; who knows what extreme things they might do.

I looked at the main door, the upper part of the doorknob was a keypad lock, similar to those used in guesthouses, which could only be opened by entering the correct code. I took out my phone and entered the four digits from the second message on WeChat, 5890.

This statement confirmed the outcome of the breakup, Wang Yue remained silent, her expression was not pleasant, as she sat on a chair to the side, lost in thought while holding a steaming cup of coffee.

A scene immediately unfolds in my mind: at this very moment, Wang Yue is hanging herself, standing on a chair, her neck placed in a noose, and then she takes a selfie with her phone aimed at herself

Around nine o'clock in the evening, I felt a bit sleepy and was about to go to bed when my phone rang. I quickly picked it up to check, and a photo came through on WeChat, sent by Wang Yue.

I tentatively knocked, but there was no response. Gradually increasing the force, there was still no reply

I trembled as I tried to input these four digits on the keypad. Due to my nervousness, I made several mistakes. After entering the four numbers 2379, I heard a prompt from the keypad: Password correct. Immediately, with a "click," the entrance door to the building opened slightly.

I feel uncomfortable all over, the hairs on my body are standing up, it's truly disturbing

I can no longer sit still, my emotions are like a spilled bottle of mixed flavors, filled with fear, worry, and most of all, regret. How unfortunate I am to have ended up with such a girlfriend. If she were to commit suicide at home, and the police were to investigate her phone, well, they would see these messages, and I would truly be in a situation where I couldn't clear my name even if I jumped into the Yellow River.

Our relationship is not very close, and when someone says that, it is merely a polite gesture. I casually agreed without taking it seriously

Oh, by the way, a relative of mine has a child who has recently been diagnosed with somnambulism, which has been quite distressing for his parents. Do you know anything about somnambulism? I began to probe.

I smile and say: "Breaking up means we are still friends, not enemies"

Upon reaching the seventh floor, the exit from the elevator leads to a circular corridor. The layout of the building resembles that of a hotel, with the corridor forming a closed loop, surrounded entirely by residential units. Some doors are adorned with the character "Fu" (福), while others have various items piled up at their entrances, creating a quiet atmosphere in the corridor

I am quite troubled by this. We have already parted ways amicably, and she has resigned. Initially, we were supposed to go our separate ways without interfering with each other. What is wrong with this woman? She keeps clinging on without end.

I was extremely anxious, pacing back and forth, wanting to send a message to Wang Yue. When I opened WeChat, I was frozen, staring at a string of messages. This was the first message Wang Yue sent today, and it contained four digits: 2379

I observed her expression closely, but could not discern any clues. She then said, "However, I am quite afraid of sleepwalking."

At this moment, there is an indescribable feeling within me. I lift my head to look at the combination lock on the door, and then I gaze at these four digits. The sensation in my heart is beyond description, reaching an extreme level of strangeness

At this moment, she sent another message: Hurry to my house, or you will regret it!

Wang Yue said softly, "Why are you being so nice to me? Didn't we break up?"

Three exclamation marks were added at the end

When I got home, another message came in, still from Wang Yue. She sent four digits: 5890. I was a bit unhappy; why can't things be said directly? What is the point of being so secretive about it

Another three exclamation marks

I put on my slippers and went to the calendar to check the date; tomorrow is the day to visit my mother at the hospital, and I must not forget this. Thinking of my mother fills me with anxiety. At this moment, Wang Yue sent another message, this time in Chinese characters: Come to my house right away, or you will regret it!

I coldly replied in a voice message: "Speak directly, I don't have time"

I did not know how to respond, so I remained silent and listened to her speak

I looked on with reluctance, but this time I came to test her about her sleepwalking last night, so I casually asked: "You seem a bit haggard; have you been sleeping well these past few nights?"