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Come Find Me_2","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-217",217,"\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei gasped a few times, and then with a trembling voice said, \"I think I heard someone walking in the living room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was very low, seemingly in fear, and her throat trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s eyes suddenly grew sharp upon hearing this, and he quickly asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you see any shadows?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I didn’t dare to go out; I’m just hiding under the covers, quietly calling you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be your grandma getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, grandma went to Gufeng Temple to chant scriptures and pray for blessings; I am home alone tonight...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng, could it be that sort of thing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei’s breathing became even more rapid as she spoke, not daring to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t hang up yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng calmly instructed her while swiftly reaching into the drawer to get his pistol, then quickly headed outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I get to your door, you rush out and open it for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be afraid, even if it’s something filthy, I can handle ten of them on my own...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, Fang Cheng had already left his home, arriving at the entrance of the Zhou Family, just two doors away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discovered the iron gate indeed was not locked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s gaze became suddenly fierce, and he said in a deep voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you can come out and open the door now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately hung up the call, his muscles taut, ready to spring into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron gate was instantly pulled open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his foot and kicked open the next door with force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng rushed in with great strides, his gaze swiftly scanning like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only saw a slender figure dashing out from the bedroom, barefooted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A refreshing fragrance wafted over as the delicate body safely hurled itself into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be afraid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although no enemy was spotted yet, Fang Cheng remained vigilant, holding the gun in one hand and protecting Zhou Xiumei with the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scanning the living room several times, he still did not find any other trace of people in the Zhou Family, or any other abnormalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, feeling the curvaceous body in his arms and smelling the faint unique scent of a maiden,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s heart couldn’t help but be moved, his facial expression suddenly becoming unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking a deep breath, he lifted his hand and patted the slender shoulder of the woman in his embrace:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiu Mei, go back to your room and put on a jacket, don’t catch a cold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei also snapped out of her fright and realizing her embarrassing state of dress in just thermal underwear, hurriedly slipped out from Fang Cheng’s embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ran back into the bedroom and shut the door with a \"bang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she was changing clothes, Fang Cheng casually turned on the lights in the living room and gently closed the now-damaged iron gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then went through the bathroom, kitchen, and the other two bedrooms for another more careful search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Zhou Xiumei came out with her clothes on, her cheeks flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fang Cheng looking perplexed, she nervously asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng, did you find anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suspect the sounds you heard just now might have been a mouse moving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it a mouse?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei’s voice trembled at the response, quickly glancing at the corners all around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a girl, the evilness of creatures like mice might not be much less than ghosts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, an unusual noise suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud thud thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound seemed muffled, like someone was trapped inside a box, repeatedly knocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng turned his head to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked down, towards the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The source of the sound should be from the floor below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei realized something in an instant, her face turning pale, and her blush fading quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s downstairs... it’s... He Yao’s family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to struggle to breathe, barely managing to open her mouth, trying hard to get the words out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at the moment she was speaking, there were two more knocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two knocks were noticeably slower, and the sound was drawn out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng shushed softly, signaling Zhou Xiumei to stay quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, after waiting for about two seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were then three consecutive knocks, thud thud thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much faster than the earlier two, nearly the same as the first sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is, a rhythm of three short, followed by two long, and then three short again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng sharply recognized the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This could very well be some sort of signal for help!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a few seconds, he then looked up at Zhou Xiumei and instructed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay at home and don’t run around; I’ll go out and take a look, understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei immediately grabbed his sleeve in anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng reassuringly patted her hand, then handed her the pistol he was holding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how to use a gun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My dad taught me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei nodded and immediately shook her head: \"I don’t need it; keep it for self-defense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not ask Fang Cheng why he had a gun hidden, and was more concerned about the safety of the man in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng gave her a slight smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I’m good at Kung Fu, and quite formidable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, he flexed his arm to show off his impressively strong biceps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his expression turned serious, and he solemnly advised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay at home; if you see any dangerous situations, call me immediately or call the police.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fang Cheng’s resolute attitude, Zhou Xiumei bit her lip lightly and obediently complied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief explanation, Fang Cheng returned to his home, took out a white mask, and put it on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking in the mirror, he nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he tip-toed silently across the darkened hallway, heading downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...................\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eighth floor, He Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle of the night, the room was pitch-black, filled with a chilly and sinister atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>",1039,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.898Z","2026-06-01T04:29:34.702Z",1,"novelbin.me","20ea733a7ba88cd5739c7c369ad65da0e2d7cf12e5a87377e9755a31719b2a37","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-218","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-216",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]