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A month later, today is the day when the Chen Family One family of three moved into their new apartment on the fifth floor.
The shouts of advertisements and the bustling sounds of the street gradually fade away, blending into the distant urban hustle and bustle.
Lin Xinhui Observing this thirty-year-old apartment building, a faint old smell permeates the air, as if the years have left an indelible mark in the cracks between the bricks and stairs.
Chen Hanlin Took out the key, carefully inserted it into the lock on the fifth floor, and turned it a few times.
"Welcome, come into our new home," Chen Hanlin smiled at Lin Xinhui and their daughter Xiao Mei as he opened the door wide.
The apartment behind the door presented a slightly unsettling tranquility. There was a thick silence in the air, as if there were no traces of anyone living there for many years.
"It's so quiet here, Mom," Xiao Mei suddenly spoke, with a hint of curiosity on her face.
"Yeah, but that's a good thing. It means it won't be too noisy here, which will help us rest," Lin Xinhui tried to lighten the mood.
The space inside the apartment is spacious, and the freshly painted white walls give a refreshing feeling. Sunlight shines through the windows onto the wooden floor, creating dappled shadows.
"This place is actually really nice!" Chen Hanlin said to Lin Xinhui, who smiled and agreed.
"Yes, the atmosphere here is very suitable for our family," responded Lin Xinhui.
But in her heart, there began to be a subtle unease. Perhaps it was because of the seemingly ordinary but slightly eerie decorations: an ancient Chinese-style screen, a dim landscape painting, and a musical instrument covered in dust.
Xiao Mei walked to the balcony, full of interest in everything here. There are several pots of plants on the balcony, with leaves as green as jade and flowers in full bloom.
"Mom, it's so beautiful here!" Xiao Mei exclaimed excitedly.
Lin Xinhui walked to the balcony and gently patted Xiao Mei's head, saying, "Yes, darling. I hope we will be very happy in this new home."
"We will, Mom!" Xiao Mei replied with a smile.
The employees of the moving company are gradually moving furniture into the new house, and they are busy placing the boxes in their designated positions.
At this time, the neighbor Mrs. Yang walked over with a plate of fruit: "Hello, I am Mrs. Yang. Welcome to our community. This is a small token of our appreciation."
Lin Xinhui took the fruit and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Yang. You are really kind."
Chen Hanlin looked at Mrs. Yang and then turned to glance at Chen Mei: "Xiao Mei, come, say thank you to Mrs. Yang."
Chen Mei put down the teddy bear and ran over: "Thank you, Auntie Yang!"
Everyone is smiling, and this new home seems to be filled with hope and warmth.
One of the employees, dressed in a blue uniform, is holding a list and checking each piece of furniture and item.
The employees of the moving company finally placed the last box into the apartment, then took out the bill.
"Everything's been moved, please check if there are any issues," the employee glanced at the apartment and asked.
Chen Hanlin and Lin Xinhui exchanged a glance and nodded. "It looks like everything is fine. Thank you for your help."
"It's a total of five thousand dollars. Please sign here," said the mover.
Chen Hanlin After signing his name with a pen, he handed over the cash and said, "Thank you, you've worked hard." He took out a red envelope and handed it to the mover.
"You're welcome, I wish you a happy life in your new home," the mover said, taking the red envelope and leaving with his colleague.
At that moment, Lin Xinhui's gaze fell on a pot of chrysanthemums in the corner of the living room. The flowers in the pot had withered, possibly due to not being watered for a long time.
She suddenly had a sense of foreboding in her heart, but quickly suppressed the thought.
"Maybe I'm just being overly sensitive," she thought.
The employees packed up their tools and left the apartment. The door was tightly closed with a heavy "click." This sound was like a metaphor, accompanied by the howling of the wind.
This thirty-year-old apartment building on the fifth floor became the new home for their family of three.
In the evening, Lin Xinhui began to tidy up the house and plan the placement of the furniture.
Xiao Mei sat on the sofa in the living room, holding a newly bought sketchbook and colored pencils, drawing her dreams. Suddenly, she stopped and heard a sound coming from outside the window. It sounded like playful and laughter, as if children were playing. Curiously, she walked to the window and pulled back the curtain.
However, all she saw was moonlight spilling onto the apartment across the fifth floor, without any sight of children.
"Strange, I clearly heard a sound just now. Did I mishear it?" Xiao Mei muttered to herself, feeling a sense of unease.
"Xiao Mei, what are you doing?" Lin Xinhui suddenly walked into the living room, interrupting Xiao Mei's thoughts.
"Ah, Mom, I thought I heard some noises just now."
Lin Xinhui walked to the window, listened carefully, but didn't hear anything. She smiled and comforted Xiao Mei, saying, "It might be the sound of the wind or something else, don't worry."
"Well, maybe. Xiao Mei wasn't sure, but decided not to think about it anymore.
Just then, the light in the living room flickered and then returned to normal."
"It's this old electrical wiring system again," Chen Hanlin walked over, frowned, and absentmindedly touched the wires along the wall.
"Yeah, this is the 'charm' of an old house, isn't it," Lin Xinhui elegantly took off her coat and smiled at Chen Hanlin. She hung the coat on the old coat rack by the door, which swayed a bit, as if it could collapse at any moment.
The interior of the apartment appears tidy at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it's not hard to notice the peeling paint on the walls and a few subtle damages on the floor. A musty smell of age permeates the air.
"Mom, can I play with the ball here?" Little girl Xiao Mei excitedly ran over, clutching a ball tightly in her hands.
Lin Xinhui smiled and replied, "As long as you don't break anything in the house."
At that moment, a loud knocking on the door shattered the harmony of the family. Chen Hanlin walked to the door, opened it, and saw Liu Minhung in a security guard uniform.
"Good evening, security Liu, is there something going on?" asked Chen Hanlin.
"Hi, good evening. I'm here to welcome the new neighbors and also to inform you that the apartment will activate the nighttime security system after 9 p.m.," Liu Minhung said expressionlessly.
"Oh, okay, thank you," Chen Hanlin closed the door and returned to the living room, his face showing a hint of seriousness.
"What's wrong? What did he say?" Lin Xinhui asked curiously.
"It's not a big deal, just a reminder about the nighttime security system." Chen Hanlin seemed a bit uneasy, but quickly covered it up.
"Okay, let's continue organizing the house first." Lin Xinhui tried to divert attention and began taking out items from the moving boxes.
Suddenly, a gust of wind howled outside the window, followed by a few raindrops. It seemed to be a prelude to something unusual about to happen.
Lin Xinhui stood by the window, looking at the dense clouds outside, feeling somewhat uneasy.
"Tomorrow, I'll go ask the other neighbors to see what exactly happened here."
Xiao Mei remained focused on her ball, as if all the strange occurrences couldn't disturb her. But when the ball rolled to the window, the sound of the wind outside seemed to become sharper and more intense.
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