Chapter 004: The Secret Room

I asked him what he was doing. Li Damin said, "Didn’t you just say that there is no light in Wang Yue's bedroom? Let’s buy a flashlight and go up first"

In that moment, I felt as if my soul had been extracted, my mind was blank, I wanted to say something but could not, I wanted to move but could not, and I felt that the darkness surrounding me was hiding phantoms, slowly closing in on me

I once again entered the numbers, trembling as I pressed the pound key, and I only heard a low electronic sound of "beep"; the lock opened! I let out a long sigh, every pore in my body seemed to open up.

I did not enter, but turned around to stand before another bedroom, which was the last room in this house that I had not yet seen. I gently knocked on the door, calling her name, and as my hand brushed against it, the door opened slightly, revealing a dark interior

In the darkness, in the middle of the bedroom, there seemed to be something casting a huge shadow, lying across the floor. I felt uncomfortable all over, my heart was pounding violently, and I truly wanted to flee, but having come this far, how could I leave

I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I was on the verge of tears; I was finally able to see someone, which brought me a sense of peace. I made an effort to calm my breath and pretended as if nothing was wrong as I walked outside. Once I was out, the wind blew against me, and only then did I realize that my clothes were soaked with cold sweat

I took a deep breath and arrived in front of the bedroom. Her home is laid out with two bedrooms and a living room, totaling two bedrooms inside. I took a wrench out of my bag, gripping it tightly, knowing that it was actually of little use, yet holding it gave me a sense of assurance.

I want to take him to the bedroom inside, but Li Damin waved his hand and said there is no rush. He walked back and forth in the living room, casually inspecting everything.

Li Damin, hurry up, where are you? Let's talk after I get there

This is a study room, where every wall, except for the windows and doors, is lined with bookshelves that reach up to the ceiling. The upper two tiers are filled with various antiques of different heights and sizes, while the lower tiers are entirely occupied by books. Next to the bookshelf stands a large celadon flowerpot, which holds some Xuan paper and calligraphy paintings.

The beam of the flashlight is much stronger than that of a mobile phone, instantly illuminating the entire bedroom. The first thing that catches the eye is an enormous pure black coffin. By the time I take in the rest of the room, I am completely stunned.

Li Damin said: "Do not rush, let's take a look first. Before everything is clear, do not be hasty in making decisions"

The floor is very clean, and one should normally take off their shoes. However, I remain cautious and keep my shoes on while entering the house, so that if anything happens, I can turn around and run away.

Li Damin noticed something unusual and asked, "What’s wrong? Is there something going on?"

We are now faced with a critically important question: what should be the next step

Li Damin is primarily responsible for negotiating with external agents at the company, which he may have honed through frequent negotiations at the negotiation table

I no longer have the courage to go back again, as I am haunted by shadows, and just thinking about it sends chills down my spine. But what about Wang Yue? The mere thought of her fills me with deep loathing; I increasingly feel that this woman is ominous. Being associated with her, I fear I might not even know how I will meet my end in the future

At this moment, I have calmed down and recounted everything that happened tonight to him

"No... no..." My throat made a gurgling sound

The room is very cold, even colder than the temperature outside, with the moonlight barely penetrating, enveloped in a chilling darkness.

Li Damin blinked and said, "I thought so. The other day when you asked about sleepwalking, you were evasive, and I felt something was off at that moment. This is your private matter; we wouldn't dare to ask if you didn't mention it. So this is how it is."

At the entrance of the community, as soon as he saw me, he asked what was going on

There was no sound at all. I mustered my courage and slowly walked in while holding my phone. As far as I could see, the area of this bedroom was quite large, no less than the living room outside, but there was hardly any furniture or decorations, making it appear very empty. The most striking feature was the enormous object in the center, resembling a toppled wardrobe, yet it didn't quite look like one; it was truly indescribable.

I was almost too angry to laugh; he really thinks of himself as a significant figure. Now I am anxious, angry, and scared, thinking that if this matter is reported to the police, it will surely become known throughout the entire company, and you will find out then. Li Damin, oh Li Damin, you are the one who chose to wade into this murky water.

Having found nothing, we arrived at the bedroom inside. I pushed the door open, and Li Damin shone the flashlight into the room

I pushed the door open effortlessly, and it creaked as it opened, revealing a dark space devoid of light. I took a few deep breaths and stepped inside.

What are you doing? I asked

There was no response whatsoever

I was about to take him into the community, but Li Damin instead pulled me to a small supermarket in a nearby residential area. I was somewhat puzzled; was he hungry and wanting to eat something late at night

I walked towards that shadow, and as I got closer and used my phone to illuminate it, I was instantly frozen. In the center of the bedroom, there lay a massive black coffin.

Shall we call the police? I said

After sending this message, both of my hands are trembling. Reporting to the police is the right thing to do; otherwise, I wouldn't be able to clear my name even if I jumped into the Yellow River

I was not in a hurry to leave the community, but instead went to a pavilion to sit and daydream. The moonlight was hazy, and the shadows of the trees danced gently. Occasionally, a cool breeze would blow by. I sat there for a long time, and only then did my legs begin to regain some sensation

"Damin." I said: "This matter is quite troublesome, and I plan to report it to the police."

I bit my lip and gently pushed open the door, which creaked with a sound in the darkness

I pushed open the first door; it was very dark inside. I felt along the wall until I found the light switch, and only after turning it on could I see the scene before me

I could leave like this, without any explanation, but I cannot distance myself from this matter. Suppressing my intense disgust, I sent a WeChat message to Wang Yue, asking what was going on, why there was a coffin at home. I went there, but did not see you, and was planning to call the police.

He touched the wall and found the switch; after turning it on, there was light. Before him was the living room, which was quite spacious and impeccably tidy. Opposite him was a more than 50-inch LCD television, and the glass of the coffee table shone brightly. Thick black curtains were drawn over the floor-to-ceiling windows, no wonder it was so dark.

I quickly answered the call, and to my surprise, it was Li Damin's voice: "Lin Cong, how did the issue with your relative's child sleepwalking that you mentioned last time get resolved? I went back and looked up some information, and I will send it to your email shortly. I hope it can help you."

I bought two flashlights and took him to that building, taking the elevator all the way to the seventh floor. We arrived at Wang Yue's door. I entered the password to unlock the door, and we walked in together. This time, with Li Damin present, I felt much more at ease, no longer as scared and nervous as I had been earlier

I scanned the room; there was no one in the living room, and there was no sound within the house. Despite this, I still felt an unusual silence, as if something terrifying was gestating within it

I gently stepped onto the floor and walked into the living room, mustering the courage to call out twice: "Wang Yue, Wang Yue?"

If this is indeed Wang Yue's house, it indicates that she must come from a scholarly family. However, considering her usual mysterious demeanor, I feel that the atmosphere is not quite right, which is truly strange

I took a deep breath and casually tried a few passwords, all of which were incorrect. I became increasingly certain that the numbers sent by Wang Yue were definitely intentional. The first number opened the building's entrance, and the second number must be related to her front door. But why was I entering it incorrectly

He possesses a remarkable aura that brings a sense of calm to those around him, instilling a feeling of tranquility regardless of the storms that may arise, evoking a sense of composure and serenity.

I cannot help but admire this person for their attention to detail

I think to myself, working in sales truly cultivates a person. I feel somewhat disconnected from society even while sitting in the office. The aura he possesses is something I should learn from.

The room was very dark, and I instinctively reached out my hand to feel for the switch on the wall. I groped around, but could not find the switch. Strangely, the texture felt both rough and cold, as if I were touching a concrete wall.

Li Damin said: "Speak quickly, let me see if I can help you. I will be on a business trip tomorrow, and if you want to find me again, it will have to be a week later."

"Take a look. Look for clues," he said. As for what clues to look for, he did not elaborate.

It was indeed too dark, and I had no choice but to take out my phone, activate the flashlight mode, and shine the white light over.

I re-entered these four digits: 5890. It was still incorrect. After staring at the password lock for a long time, I suddenly slapped my forehead, wondering how I could have forgotten this. Generally, when entering a password on such a lock, one must input the '#' symbol at the end to indicate that the input is complete

Thank you. My voice sounds ethereal

He is more anxious than when he encounters something himself. I also have no idea, so I can only tell him which community to go to, and I will pick him up when he arrives. After hanging up the phone, I trembled as I lit a cigarette, thinking I would wait for him to come before discussing further

I trembled as I reached for my phone to dial 110, when suddenly it rang with a loud noise. I was terrified, but I steadied my nerves and saw that the caller was an unfamiliar number. Could it be Wang Yue calling?

In the next second, I stumbled and crawled out of the bedroom, so frightened that tears streamed down my face. I had only one thought: to run quickly, as far away as possible! I staggered out of her house, too scared to take the elevator, and dashed down the stairs. I ran all the way to the first floor without stopping. At that moment, a few young men and women came in from outside, holding beers and chatting cheerfully. They looked at me with some suspicion.

I stood outside the door, calling softly: "Wang Yue, Wang Yue."

After finishing two cigarettes, the phone rang. Li Damin said he had arrived outside the community. I extinguished the cigarette butt and went out to greet him.