After Su Zhinian stepped into the elevator, the attendant asked respectfully, "Sir, which floor do you wish to go to?"
Su Zhinian answered softly, "First floor."
The attendant smiled at Su Zhinian before pressing the '1' button and the 'Close' button in one smooth motion. The heavy metallic door closed slowly, and the elevator started to descend. When they reached the fifth floor, Su Zhinian suddenly heard a familiar voice in his ears. It was a very weak moan by Song Qingchun.
Su Zhinian frowned deeply and concentrated on her voice, but he could no longer hear her. Agitated, Su Zhinian raised his left hand to repeatedly press on the '4' button. The elevator stopped and opened at the fourth floor. Su Zhinian stood immobile in the elevator, not moving a muscle.
The attendant turned around with a confused look and opened her lips to ask, "Sir, do you wish to…"
