Gu Jin removed the original security door and installed the iron mesh door in its place. He worked quickly and efficiently, and before long the installation was finished. In weather this hot, by the time he was done, his entire body was drenched in sweat.
Jiang Li handed Gu Jin a bottle of water and also gave him a key to the iron door. Since he had helped her earlier, she felt she should give him something in return. Jiang Li did not like owing people favors.
“Thanks.” He glanced at the water bottle and key she handed over, accepted them, and drank a few mouthfuls of water. Then he looked down at his sweat-soaked clothes and said to Jiang Li, “I’ll go clean up a bit.”
“Mm.”
After that, Jiang Li also returned to her apartment. Since the three men had all been electrocuted unconscious, she was not worried about them. The moment she went back into her room, it instantly became cool and comfortable again. It was already seven o’clock. She took out a bowl of cold noodles and placed a bowl of watermelon beside it. Eating the icy cold food felt incredibly refreshing. Summer really was made for watermelon.
After finishing her meal, she turned on her tablet and watched it for a while. Around nine o’clock, hearing movement outside, she packed all the items in her apartment back into her space, leaving only the bed behind. Then she opened the door and went out as well. If no one was home, it was best to put everything away just in case someone broke in.
Gu Jin had already changed into another set of clothes. They were still black, only the pattern on them was slightly different. It seemed like every time she saw him, he was wearing black.
“Have you eaten yet?” Gu Jin asked Jiang Li.
“Mm, I already ate. What about you?”
“I’ve eaten too. Then let’s go now.”
“Okay.”
Jiang Li shocked the three men again with the electric baton. Earlier she had used a high level of electricity, but some time had already passed, and there was no guarantee they had not woken up in the meantime. To be safe, she gave them another shock.
Gu Jin dragged two people at once downstairs with one hand each, while Jiang Li dragged the remaining one behind them. The two of them arrived at an artificial lake outside the residential complex, located behind the neighborhood.
Because of the heat, the water level in the artificial lake had already dropped significantly. Many people without water came here to collect it, though fortunately there was still some left. However, the mud at the bottom of the lake was already clearly visible.
“Give him to me and stand farther away. I’ll handle it,” Gu Jin said as he looked at the clean and delicate young woman beside him, worried that the upcoming scene might be too bloody and frighten her.
Gu Jin had not expected that someone who looked so delicate and fragile could drag a person such a long distance. It could only be said that Jiang Li’s appearance was very misleading.
At 169 centimeters tall, Jiang Li was considered fairly tall among women. From a distance, she gave people the impression of being obedient and well-behaved, but in reality her features were the sharp, striking kind, and her temperament was cold and detached. Even so, she still gave people a very comfortable feeling. Perhaps in the eyes of Gu Jin, who was around 190 centimeters tall, she simply looked rather petite and well-behaved.
“Okay.”
After handing the person over to Gu Jin, she walked farther ahead. Behind her, she heard the sound of a blade stabbing downward, followed by the sound of something falling into the water with a splash. It sounded three times before everything became quiet again. Then she heard noises like something being shoved into the mud. Gu Jin was probably pushing the bodies into the silt.
Gu Jin walked over to Jiang Li’s side.
“Let’s go.”
“Mm.”
Actually, Jiang Li was a little nervous. It was pitch dark, with only occasional moonlight illuminating the road, and beside her was a stranger. She worried that he might turn on her too and destroy the evidence by getting rid of her body as well. She stayed on guard the entire time, prepared to pull a gun out of her space the moment he made a move. Fortunately, everything went smoothly.
The two of them slowly followed the same path back to the residential complex. Just before reaching their doors, Gu Jin stopped and asked Jiang Li, “Do you want to go out together tomorrow to look for supplies?”
Jiang Li thought for a moment. “Okay. What time tomorrow?” It really had been a long time since she had gone out. No wonder people had started targeting her.
Hearing Jiang Li’s answer, Gu Jin smiled slightly before replying, “How about eight in the morning?”
“That works.”
“Then goodnight. See you tomorrow.”
“Mm, goodnight. See you tomorrow.”
After saying that, the two of them returned to their own apartments. Jiang Li turned the electricity for the door back on, then returned to her room and took out the solar storage battery panel. She plugged in both air-cooling fans and the electric fan, added ice blocks, then brought out a bathtub filled with water and washed herself and her hair in the room.
Fortunately, Jiang Li had cut her hair short, trimming it to shoulder length. Hair that was too long was really too hot and difficult to wash. Now she could tie it up easily, washing it was much more convenient, and it dried quickly as well.