bookcurios Chapter 268 Kicking the Widow's Gate
Chapter 268 Kicking the Widow's Gate
Captain Lu was thrown back a few steps by the blast wave, and a bloody scratch appeared on his face from the flying shards.
His ears were ringing, and his vision was blurred by the smoke and dust.
He managed to stand firm, his gaze sweeping around him. He saw his teammates lying on the ground, their bodies covered in blood and charred marks, and a deep sense of powerlessness welled up inside him.
The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder and blood, and shrapnel and broken equipment were scattered on the ground.
The aftershocks of the explosion still echoed in the air, as if even the earth was trembling.
The worst off were Li Lichi's teammates.
At the moment the cluster bomb exploded, he was in the epicenter of the blast and was caught completely off guard by the deadly shockwave and shrapnel.
His head was hit first, blown to pieces and unrecognizable.
His once handsome face was now swollen like a pig's head, his skin was charred black, and blood and bits of flesh mixed together, flowing down his cheeks and neck.
His eyes were almost unrecognizable; one eye socket was empty, and the other eye was half-open but had lost its vitality.
His lips were split open, exposing his teeth, making him look particularly ferocious.
The hair was singed and stuck to the scalp, emitting a pungent burnt smell.
His body collapsed to the ground, his limbs twitching slightly, as if he were still trying to struggle.
The team members around them gasped in shock at what they saw, a feeling of indescribable fear and grief welling up inside them.
Captain Lu's face was as pale as paper, and his throat felt like it was blocked by something, preventing him from making a sound.
He wanted to go forward to check on Li Lichi's condition, but found that his legs were weak and he could hardly take a step.
"Take him to the hospital!"
There were too many injured this time, so Li Jian had to call the hospital.
When Ayan and the other two doctors arrived, they asked in surprise, "Why are you all like this? It looks like a war zone!"
Li Jian chuckled and said, "Our property management team was having a team building event and brought a portable gas stove to have hot pot, but the stove exploded. Never mind that for now, let's save people first!"
With the combined efforts of several people, they lifted Li Lichi, the security guard who was the most seriously injured, onto the ambulance.
They were taken to He Qiuqi Hospital along with the ghost hunter Leon.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Lyon asked the doctor to give him a simple bandage so he could continue his training.
Li Jian made a quick decision: "Master, I think we should call it a day and let everyone rest for two days until they are fully recovered before continuing the training."
Lyon thought about it carefully for a while, then nodded and said, "Okay, then let's rest for two days."
All the security guards and Ah Qun breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
If they continue training, they might not even make it to the night of their return from the dead before they kick the bucket.
night.
Li Jian arrived at the Victory Garden Building residential complex.
Zhang Haowen is still working overtime at the police station and hasn't returned yet.
Li Jian casually brought a bottle of red wine over and also had someone set up the venue.
Flowers, balloons, ribbons, cake...
Li Jian sent a message to Zhang Haowen: "Honey, when are you coming home?"
Zhang Haowen quickly replied: "I have a case to work overtime on, I'll be back as soon as I'm done!"
Li Jian replied with: "Mm".
Looking at Mrs. Li's messages again, there were already dozens of them.
Li Jian didn't touch his phone all day, attending classes in the morning and training in the afternoon.
Click to take a look.
Mrs. Li: Hey! What do you mean? Why aren't you replying to my messages? Are you just a flash in the pan?
Mrs. Li: Fine, if you don't reply to me, then don't reply to me at all. Just consider me blind and that I misjudged you.
Mrs. Li: . . . . . .
Mrs. Li's reply was full of resentment; even through the screen, Li Jian could smell the strong scent of jealousy.
Li Jian typed on the keyboard and replied, "Sorry, I was busy during the day and didn't see the message on my phone. Have you eaten yet?"
My phone vibrated as soon as I sent the message.
Mrs. Li: Not yet, I just finished cooking.
Li Jian: Haha, what a coincidence. I was planning to invite you to dinner, but that's off now.
Mrs. Li: So you haven't eaten yet either? Why don't you come over to my house and have some? It's kind of boring for me to eat alone anyway.
Mrs. Li invited me to her house for dinner?
Upon seeing this message, Li Jian's innocent heart immediately stirred with restlessness.
But then I thought about it again and felt a little uneasy.
I've already made plans with Zhang Haowen. If I stand her up, it won't be something that can be resolved with just a few words.
What if someone saw him enter Mrs. Li's house, and then it reached Zhang Haowen's ears...?
In addition, there was a small light bulb in Mrs. Li's house.
In addition, photos of her mother-in-law and husband are still hanging on the wall.
Taking all factors into account, Li Jian felt that it was not a good fit.
Li Jian: Ah Zhen, will it be inappropriate for me to go to your house?
Mrs. Li: They've already invited you, so it's up to you whether you come or not!
Upon seeing this message, Li Jian immediately shoved his phone into his pocket. "Damn it, a grown man like me can't be looked down upon by a widow! So what if I'm going to kick down a widow's door? Go for it!"
Li Jian put on his clothes and shoes and quietly left the house.
The road was pitch black, as if swallowed by a thick layer of darkness, so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.
A cold wind blew in from an unknown corner, carrying a damp, musty smell, like a chill seeping from the depths of the earth.
The wind echoed in the narrow stairwell, emitting a low whimper, as if something was lurking in the shadows, waiting for its chance.
Li Jian's every step seemed exceptionally heavy, the sound of his shoes scraping against the ground particularly jarring in the silence, as if reminding everyone of the unusual nature of the place.
The paint on the wall had long since peeled off, and the mottled marks looked particularly eerie in the dim light, like some kind of unknown symbol.
Occasionally, the light bulb overhead would emit a buzzing sound and flicker a few times, but it would never light up, making the darkness seem even deeper.
A sense of oppression filled the air, making even breathing difficult.
A faint sound of footsteps could be heard at the end of the corridor, sometimes near, sometimes far, but no one could be seen.
A cold wind blew again, carrying a faint whisper, as if murmuring in your ear, yet indistinct.
This place seems like a forgotten corner, where time stands still, leaving only endless darkness and unknown fear.
Every step felt like walking into an abyss, and there was always a sense of being watched from behind, making one afraid to turn back and only able to grit one's teeth and move forward.
Li Jian tightened his clothes: "This building is really strange. I'll find a master to take a look later."
Zhang Haowen's home is on the 17th floor, and Mrs. Li's home is on the 9th floor.
Li Jian entered the elevator and started texting his wife: I'll be there soon, don't forget to open the door for me later.
Mrs. Li: So fast? You weren't fast in that area either, were you?