This old-style building lacked an elevator, so the three of them had to climb the stairs.
Gu Shiyan watched as Lu Miao, with her swift and light steps, took the lead. He lifted his long legs and effortlessly skipped over three steps, reaching out to grasp her wrist.
Thinking he had something to discuss, Lu Miao turned back and looked at him questioningly.
Without a word, Gu Shiyan moved quickly ahead, positioning himself in front of Lu Miao, effectively shielding her behind him.
Ji Nanchen, trailing behind, rolled his eyes at his action. Lu Miao was at the pinnacle of the food chain, a heavyweight individual who could easily subdue them both. Only Gu Shiyan seemed to think that she might be vulnerable and was trying to protect her.
The building had a total of eleven floors, and the suspect was in the eastern unit on the top floor.
