Shortly after dawn, Sanjiang Garden buzzed with activity. It was a rare chance for middle and high school students to sleep in, while the elementary kids happily got up to go out with their grandparents for exercise or grocery shopping. Otherwise, they ran wildly around the community, brimming with energy.
After a while, most households had started cooking.
As Mrs. Du returned from buying groceries, she ran into quite a few people.
Everyone gathered around curiously.
"It seems like the program crew stayed the night at Old Qin's house yesterday. I wonder if they found out anything."
"Sigh, it would be nice if they could uncover the truth. More and more people are hearing the footsteps, and it's always on my mind, really affecting my life."
"I thought I vaguely heard something."
"Should we call the police?"
Mrs. Du lived on the fifth floor, and there were dark circles under her eyes as if she hadn't slept well.
"I heard it again last night, scared me to death."
