The corridor at Rugui Hostel was fully enclosed, completely devoid of natural light. Although there were lights mounted overhead, they were motion-sensor lights. Both individuals hiding in the shadows remained silent, with no one walking in the corridor, so naturally, the lights stayed off.
They quietly huddled in the corner, waiting, each seemingly able to hear the other's heartbeat.
Yet, even with such close contact, neither harbored any amorous feelings. Their attention was entirely focused, without blinking, on the tightly closed door in front of them.
Drip, drip, drip...
Time flowed like water, each minute and second passing by, yet Liang Fei and Shen Xing remained as still as statues, not moving an inch.
"Liang Fei..."
After a while, Shen Xing, seemingly unable to bear the silence any longer, looked up at Liang Fei, wanting to know what action he was planning to take.
"Shh!"