She felt as if struck by lightning. Ever since Director Liu was imprisoned, her relatives and friends have been avoiding her as if she were the plague.
She looked up at the wall clock and saw that it was already past nine in the evening. Who would come to see her at this hour?
Could it be that Qiangzi had really finished the job? He must have come to announce the good news and take the final payment!
At this moment, although she didn't want to give the final payment to Qiangzi, she felt a surge of joy in her heart when she thought that he had solved her hatred. At the same time, she also deeply admired and appreciated Qiangzi's ability to do things.
Thinking of this, she excitedly opened the door to the living room, but when she saw that the person who came was not the one she wanted to see, but the one she was extremely reluctant to see, her face suddenly turned pale. She shuddered with fear, her legs went weak, and she sat down on the ground...
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At the Xiangshui Village Health Station, Wang Xiaolan was exhausted after sending off the last patient.
The nurse brought her a cup of tea, and Wang Xiaolan said to her, "Aunt Wang, you've been tired all day, you can go home now. I'll take a rest and then leave."
"Okay, I'm leaving now."
The health station, which had been bustling all afternoon, was now so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
At this moment, a slight gurgling sound came from her abdomen. Although the sound was not loud, it was particularly clear in the quiet environment. Wang Xiaolan subconsciously reached out and touched her stomach, feeling the waves of hunger coming from it.
She slowly stood up, her body swaying slightly. She gazed out the window with a confused look, only to see that it was pitch black outside, as if swallowed by an endless darkness. No stars twinkled, no moonlight illuminated, only the thick, inky darkness stretched before her.
She carried the slightly worn medicine box on her back and slowly stepped out of the office. Then, she calmly locked the door of the health center before embarking on her journey home.
At this moment, the entire village was silent, with only the occasional crowing of chickens and barking of dogs to be heard. Wisps of smoke rose from every rooftop, like soft ribbons, swaying gently in the breeze. These smoke spiraled and intertwined, finally merging into the vast sky.
She strolled along this familiar road, feeling particularly relaxed. The day's busyness and fatigue gradually faded away, replaced by a rare sense of leisure and tranquility.
As she walked, she came to a big tree, stopped, and looked up at the big tree with lush branches and leaves.
Under the tree, the huge stone has become a bench for villagers to relax. After years of wear and tear, it has become as smooth as a mirror, completely losing its original appearance.
This is not only a good place for children to play, but also a gathering place for villagers after dinner. Villagers will come here to gossip for a while.
At this moment, a pair of eyes appeared behind the big tree, staring at Wang Xiaolan under the tree.
Wang Xiaolan was completely unaware that a huge crisis was quietly approaching her. She walked leisurely, humming the beautiful song "Moonlight" from her previous life.
She was immersed in her own world and was completely unaware that a dark shadow was following her silently.
The shadowy figure followed Wang Xiaolan closely, keeping a certain distance from her. His steps were light and strange, as if he was afraid of being discovered, yet he was filled with strong hostility and intentions towards Wang Xiaolan.
The wind rustled gently, the leaves rustling, but the subtle sound didn't alert Wang Xiaolan. She remained engrossed in the song, feeling incredibly happy. Meanwhile, the shadowy figure, using the surroundings as a cover, cleverly concealed its movements, gradually approaching its target.
When Wang Xiaolan walked to the threshing ground in the backyard of the village office, she saw piles of straw stacked like small hills. From time to time, rustling sounds came from inside. The sound was like an alarm, which immediately aroused her vigilance.
Suddenly, a strange feeling came over her, causing her to stop involuntarily.
She stared wide-eyed and glanced around warily, trying to find the source of the strange feeling. Just then, a dark figure flashed by like a ghost, its speed astonishing. Wang Xiaolan's heartbeat instantly accelerated, and a sense of nervousness permeated her body.
The shadow seemed to sense that it was being discovered and quickly dodged and disappeared from sight. Then, it quietly hid behind a nearby haystack to avoid Wang Xiaolan's sight.
Wang Xiaolan stared at the haystack. Although she couldn't see clearly in the dark, she clearly felt that there was something wrong with the haystack and didn't dare to relax at all.
She took a deep breath, as if to gather all her strength into her lungs. Then, clenching her teeth, her hands trembling slightly, she slowly approached the mysterious haystack.
She knew very well that in the dead of night like this, a weak woman facing such a bizarre thing alone would probably be scared out of her wits and piss herself to death.
However, despite being filled with fear and anxiety, she still took firm steps and gradually approached the creepy haystack.
With every step, she could feel her heartbeat quickening and her breathing becoming increasingly rapid. The darkness around her seemed to be pressing in, as if an invisible hand were trying to stop her from moving forward. But she didn't retreat. Instead, she gritted her teeth and continued forward.
Finally, she reached the haystack. Her heartbeat echoed like thunder in her ears, and beads of sweat covered her forehead.
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