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Susan ran forward with all her might, her heart pounding as if it were about to leap out of her throat.

But she dared not stop, nor even look back.

Finally, we're almost at the end of the passage. Just one turn and we'll be back in that safe storage room.

She swore she would never come out again.

Just as she turned the corner, she was rammed into a solid chest, feeling as if she had hit a wall.

Without thinking twice, Susan turned and ran away like a frightened bird.

Just then, a hand grabbed her wrist like an iron clamp and pulled her back.

Before Susan could even react, she was slammed against the wall by a powerful force, and then a large, broad hand covered her mouth, silencing the scream that was about to escape her lips.

Susan's mind went blank, and she instinctively began to struggle desperately, twisting her body incessantly, trying to break free from the other person's restraints.

But the other person was too strong, and she couldn't budge them at all. Fear and despair enveloped her, and her eyes quickly welled up with tears.

However, when she saw who it was, tears welled up like a burst dam, and she was instantly covered in tears.

It's Allen!

A complex mix of emotions welled up inside her—a mixture of surprise and lingering fear—and she felt an urge to burst into tears.

However, her mouth was tightly covered, and she could not make a sound.

She could only let out a sob:

"Uuuuuuu..."

The person who arrived was Li Ailun, who had rushed over upon hearing the noise. He was originally in another area when he suddenly heard Susan's scream, so he hurried back.

Fortunately, he hadn't gone too far. He followed the sound and soon ran into Susan, who was running away in a panic.

"Shh..."

Li Ailun placed his other index finger on his lips, signaling Susan to be quiet.

Susan nodded repeatedly, indicating that she understood.

Only then did Li Ailun release his hand that had been covering her mouth, and also let go of her body.

"Are you injured?"

Li Ailun carefully examined Susan's body and noticed that her dress was mostly soaked with water, the wet dress clinging to her body and revealing her long, shapely legs.

"No, no."

Susan shook her head repeatedly.

How many people are infected?

"One, one."

Susan extended a slender, jade-like finger and said with lingering fear.

As she spoke, her slightly trembling body involuntarily leaned closer to him.

Li Ailun, however, had no time to comfort her and instead took two steps to the corner.

He leaned against the wall, listening intently to determine the location and distance of the infected person.

“Huh…Huh…”

The infected person's footsteps drew closer, and a low, hissing sound could be clearly heard.

The approximate location of the infected person has been determined; they are still some distance away from here.

Li Ailun then peeked out and, sure enough, saw an infected person in the corridor who looked like a middle-aged woman dressed in a cleaning uniform.

However, after careful observation, Li Ailun noticed that something seemed off about the female cleaner who was infected.

It walks with a limp, appearing very clumsy, and moves extremely slowly.

Moreover, it seemed to have a problem with its senses, constantly looking around as if searching for something.

It seems that it has lost its target.

He couldn't help but turn to look at Susan, only to see that she was still pale and trembling all over, looking like she was still shaken.

It seems that Susan was able to escape unscathed entirely because the infected person was immobile, had poor eyesight and hearing, and had some kind of physical defect.

"what happened?"

Susan noticed that Li Ailun was staring at her and asked him in confusion.

But Li Ailun didn't speak; he just frowned slightly as he looked at her, as if he was thinking about something.

Susan felt a little uneasy under his gaze, thinking that Li Ailun was scolding her for running around, and explained somewhat aggrievedly:

"Yes, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to run away, I..."

"come here."

Seeing her aggrieved expression, Li Ailun interrupted her and stepped forward to take her arm.

Susan was startled and had no idea what Li Ailun was going to do. Fear and confusion intertwined in her heart, and she instinctively struggled.

However, her resistance was futile against Lee Allen's overwhelming strength.

Li Ailun pulled Susan Shan directly out, leaving the two of them completely exposed in the passageway.

Susan spotted the infected female cleaner standing not far away and instinctively curled up, wanting to hide behind Li Ailun for protection.

Li Ailun, however, held her arm tightly, preventing her from hiding as she wished. He pointed to the infected female cleaner in the corridor and said:

"Take a good look."

Susan was at a loss and could only look in the direction Li Ailun was pointing.

They gradually noticed something was wrong; the infected female cleaner not only failed to notice them, but her behavior was also somewhat strange.

It wandered around the passageway on instinct, seemingly lost, and even bumped into the walls.

Li Ailun explained, “Look, this infected person clearly has physical defects. I think he was originally a disabled employee. His vision, hearing, and mobility are all affected, and his perception is extremely poor.”

Susan realized what Li Ailun meant. She felt embarrassed, remembering how she had been frightened by an infected person.

A blush crept across her face; she was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground.

"If you stay calm, there will be no danger at all."

Lee Allen said this.

"Yes...I'm sorry..."

Susan lowered her head in shame and apologized in a soft voice.

She was just too scared...

"You go and solve it."

Li Ailun suddenly spoke up.

Susan suddenly looked up, staring at Li Ailun in astonishment, but saw his serious expression, which did not seem like he was joking at all.

"I...I'm scared, no...I dare not."

Susan shook her head vigorously and stammered in refusal.

Her face turned from red to pale, tears welled in her eyes, she gripped her skirt tightly with both hands, and her body trembled slightly.

Li Ailun was not surprised by Susan's reaction at all; he simply looked into her eyes without saying a word.

The two stared at each other for a while. Finally, Susan couldn't bear the pressure any longer. Her eyes reddened, and large tears slid down her cheeks, as if she had suffered a great injustice. She pursed her lips, trying hard not to cry. Her pitiful appearance, like a pear blossom in the rain, would soften anyone's heart...

Li Ailun didn't say anything more, but suddenly let go of Susan's hand.

He strode toward the infected female cleaner, deliberately making his footsteps heavier, which pattered on the ground.

The infected female cleaner was finally drawn by the sound again and staggered toward Li Ailun.

Li Ailun remained calm and unhurried. When the infected female cleaner lunged at him, he dodged to the side and slipped behind her.

Before it could turn around, Li Ailun grabbed its collar, preventing it from turning around and forcing it to turn its back to him.

Susan watched as Li Ailun subdued the infected female cleaner, unsure of his intentions, and simply stared blankly...

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