chapter 9

Fortunately, 401 soon sent another message.

[Okay, big sis, we’re going to sleep now. You should rest early too. Good night! Cute.jpg]

So they were going to sleep.

But why was it such a coincidence?

My phone screen was still on the owners’ group chat.

The last message in the group was sent by Uncle Wang this morning.

At eight o’clock, he posted today’s weather forecast in the group.

He kindly reminded us that there would be thunderstorms tonight.

He told us to remember to bring in the clothes from the rooftop.

On a whim, I tapped on Uncle Wang’s profile and sent a friend request.

To my surprise, he accepted instantly.

[Hello Uncle Wang, I’m your upstairs neighbor. I wanted to ask if Property Management is organizing door-to-door inspections tonight?]

Uncle Wang replied quickly too.

[Yes. Since there’s talk of a perverted killer, Property Management organized a temporary inspection. Are you at home now? I’ll come up right away.]

[By the way, have you been to 401? Here’s the thing, I borrowed a hair dryer from the girl downstairs last time and want to return it, but she hasn’t replied to my messages or calls.]

[She’s probably not home. I just knocked on her door and no one answered. Are you home now? I’ll come up right away.]

When I received this message, my phone almost slipped from my hand.

Why did Uncle Wang say 401 wasn’t home?

But 401 clearly said Uncle Wang had already been to her place.

One said he’d been there, the other said he hadn’t.

What on earth was going on?

One of them must be lying.

Seeing I didn’t reply.

He sent it again.

[You live in 501, right? Are you home? If you are, I’ll come up. Property Management can’t wrap up tonight until the inspection is done. We all have to be registered.

[Did you see the message? I’m coming up right now, heading out the door. Remember to open up when I knock.]

Seeing I didn’t reply.

He hurriedly sent me two video calls.

I didn’t accept.