However, how to take away this peach wood without anyone noticing was not an easy task.
Song Zhi had discovered it the first time he entered 1002 and had curiously asked about it. His cheap cousin had explained that it was used by two children when they were younger to ward off evil spirits.
But when Song Zhi, out of curiosity, wanted to touch it, he was stopped by the whole family.
This showed how much they valued this object.
Today happened to be Saturday, and their whole family was present, doubling the difficulty.
Finally, Song Zhi decided to go back first and asked the passengers to wait for his news in 1001.
He was gone for a long time, and the people in the living room couldn't sit still.
"Don't worry, Song Zhi will definitely think of a way," Ning Wei said, seeing everyone constantly getting up and sitting down. Their excessive movements disturbed her attempt to meditate, so she couldn't help but remind them.
Ning Wei's performance here was for all to see; she was bold and meticulous.
When she spoke, even if these people were restless, they still held back.
Everyone slowly quieted down, and before long, the sound of a door opening next door was heard.
Song Zhi was still speaking, "Sister, don't worry, you can rest. I'll just take the two of them downstairs to play for a while."
These words were not only for the people in 1002 but also for those in 1001.
Through Man Yan's eyes, Song Zhi was seen leading two children into the elevator. Before the door closed, he made an excuse for the older brother to take care of the younger one, and the two children obediently nodded.
Song Zhi deliberately stood outside for a while and even gave Man Yan in 1001 a "thumbs up" gesture.
He took advantage of the situation of looking after children, deliberately taking away the two noisy and fighting children, letting others go back to rest, and then made an excuse about fetching a water cup to secretly take out the peach wood from the doorway.
Ning Wei and the others had gently opened the door to 1001. Song Zhi handed the peach wood to Fu Chengwei and whispered, "My task is complete. You can proceed."
At this moment, the people in 1002 had no idea there was a traitor in their midst, truly believing that this cheap cousin was obedient and sensible.
Song Zhi completed his task and, as expected, played soccer with the two children on the lawn downstairs.
Meanwhile, Ning Wei was playing with the peach wood and then split it in half with a kitchen knife in the kitchen.
The original shape of the peach wood immediately changed, and the meaning it had been given instantly vanished.
"Alright, now we just have to wait and see what the female ghost does herself," Ning Wei said, clapping the dust off her hands and nonchalantly sitting on the balcony, lost in thought.
This female ghost killed regardless of day or night, so as soon as they heard any unusual sounds from next door, they would know if she had made a move.
Ning Wei was very confident about obtaining the ticket for this station, so she went straight back inside to change into her own clothes.
As soon as she hung her dress back up, she heard a scream from next door.
The sound was piercing, and everyone heard it, but other than those in 1001, no other residents could guess what was happening inside.
Ning Wei thought that when they opened the door to 1002 later, the scene inside would be bloodcurdling.
Fu Chengwei was pressed against the door, afraid of missing any sound.
Ning Wei, standing behind him, impatiently slapped him, startling him into jumping up.
"Find a reason to get Song Zhi back here. Remember, don't bring those two children up yet."
"Why?" Fu Chengwei asked, confused.
"We'll leave as soon as we get the ticket. If we leave the two children downstairs, and they stay there for too long, someone kind or the property management will eventually bring them back, and then they'll know a murder happened in 1002," Ning Wei explained.
Fu Chengwei nodded and, before leaving, sincerely said to Ning Wei, "You're so smart."
Ning Wei smiled at him, but the smile became increasingly unsettling, with a hint of wickedness.
Song Zhi soon came up with Fu Chengwei. As they passed 1002, they saw blood seeping from the doorway, scaring Fu Chengwei into hugging the wall as he walked.
Outside, the sky was gradually darkening, and night was about to fall, marking their last deadline at this station.
Everyone scrambled to feel their pockets. After finding a ticket with their names on it, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Ning Wei stood by the window, watching the two brothers still playing soccer on the lawn below, a smile of unknown meaning playing on her lips.
"Ning Wei, we all have our tickets, and it's already dark. Let's go quickly," everyone had decided to leave immediately. Fu Chengwei specifically came to the study to call Ning Wei.
Ning Wei's performance in this mission was evident. If it hadn't been for her bold attempts, they wouldn't have found information and completed the mission so quickly.
Even though they didn't quite like this somewhat strange and unconventional girl, they still chose to remind her before leaving.
Unexpectedly, Ning Wei remained motionless. With her hands in her pockets, she rubbed the ticket and said, "You guys go first. I'll be right there."
"Time is short, remember to come quickly!" Fu Chengwei added before leaving.
The location of this building was excellent. From the study, one could see the lawn below and the only gate leading to the dilapidated station.
Darkness fell quickly. Ning Wei saw the older brother from 1002 maliciously abandon his younger brother, intending to go home alone.
The opportunity had arrived.
Ning Wei smiled and walked from 1001 to the stairwell. The child didn't have a key, so he would have to climb the stairs.
To scare his younger brother, climbing ten floors was nothing.
Ning Wei waited at the entrance of the stairwell on the tenth floor, hearing the sound of the little boy panting as he slowly climbed.
This sound was so beautiful and melodious that she wished she could pull out his throat to see if he could produce any other wonderful sounds.
When the little boy finally climbed up, the first thing he saw was Ning Wei. He was slightly stunned, then explained, "I'm hungry, I want to come back for dinner."
Ning Wei did not answer, watching him slowly approach.
Finally, the two stood on the same step.
The little boy suddenly became alert. He subconsciously walked along the wall, unwilling to see Ning Wei's smiling face.
That's right, Ning Wei had been smiling all along, and her smile was brilliant.
As they brushed past each other, Ning Wei heard the little boy sigh with relief.
Now!
Ning Wei's movements were quick and accurate. She grabbed his clothes, forcefully pulled him back two steps, and then squatted down to ask him, "How does it feel to bully your little brother?"
The little boy's eyes darted away. "I don't know what you're talking about."
Ning Wei stopped smiling.
"Do you know, I love bullying children the most. They can't resist and can only be suppressed by me. When they get beaten, they just cry, and their cries are very beautiful."
Madness flashed in Ning Wei's eyes. This child had never seen such a scene and could only tremble in fear. He began to kick wildly and even threatened, "My parents are at home. If you dare to bully me, I'll have my dad play with you, you stinking bitch!"