The security guard scratched his head, seeming to find Bai Suxiang's words logical. Still, he said, "I'm sorry, I don't know if you're telling the truth or not. We have rules, and if the owner doesn't agree, we can't let you in!"
If this trick didn't work, she'd have to try another.
Making a scene or being frivolous wasn't an option; Bai Suxiang couldn't bring herself to do such things.
Generally, a complex like this wouldn't have just one entrance.
Bai Suxiang had to try her luck at other entrances, and at the same time, think of better methods.
She walked for a long time along the outer wall of the complex, but found no other gates.
There were green plants all around, and the closest distance to the complex's courtyard wall was three to four meters.
This complex was indeed large, much larger than she had imagined.
Just as Bai Suxiang was about to turn back, about fifty meters ahead, a figure emerged from the complex.
"It must be an entrance, otherwise, why would someone be coming out?"
Bai Suxiang muttered to herself, feeling a surge of surprise.
However, when she ran over, she saw only a small iron gate.
Seeing a red blinking light on the door, she understood. It required a card to enter.
It was strange that such a large complex had no security guard at this particular entrance.
Bai Suxiang decided to wait there, hoping someone else would come out so she could slip in when the door opened.
But she waited and waited, and no one appeared. If this continued, she might miss her chance.
"Oh, how could I have forgotten this?"
She suddenly remembered she knew a little bit of magic, and flying over wouldn't be a problem.
In this deserted, secluded corner, no one would notice.
With this thought, she silently recited a spell, and her body began to lift into the air.
If anything or anyone had seen her at that moment, they would have surely thought she was a celestial being.
"Woof, woof! Woof woof!"
Suddenly, a black dog darted out and barked ferociously at Bai Suxiang!
Bai Suxiang, already nervous about scaling the wall, hadn't expected to be discovered by a dog.
The barking startled her, and she lost control, falling heavily. Fortunately, she landed inside the wall.
"Hmph! Young people nowadays don't learn any good trades, just dabbling in climbing walls and smearing plaster!"
A man's voice appeared.
Bai Suxiang involuntarily looked towards the fork in the path, feeling a pang of anxiety.
If it was a security guard, that would be trouble!
"Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap!"
After a sound of a wooden stick hitting the ground, a man wearing sunglasses emerged.
Bai Suxiang saw that he wasn't very old, around forty years old. Although she couldn't see a beard, there were clear shave marks on his face.
By the time the pain in Bai Suxiang's body subsided, the man had walked up to her.
"Why are you climbing the wall? Are you here to steal something?"
"No, no, no, absolutely not, really not!" Bai Suxiang said hurriedly.
All morning, she had been explaining why she was here. She had finally gotten in, and if she were reported, her plan would be ruined.
"Then why didn't you use the main gate and insist on taking this small path? You know, this path doesn't lead to Feitian Huafu."
The man said, his voice calm.
"Ah? So, you mean I took the wrong path?" Bai Suxiang looked bewildered.
Not only had this trip been in vain, but she had also sustained a minor injury.
"What should I do! If I can't find that person and don't get the money back, how can I explain it to the boss! I'm dead meat this time!"
Bai Suxiang blurted out, deciding to keep him calm and prevent him from reporting her, no matter what.
So, she put on a show.
"Are you here to collect a debt from Feitian Huafu?"
"Yes, don't you know how despicable that boss is! He won't answer the phone or show his face. After finally finding out his address, I was stopped by the security guard at the gate! Brother, you seem like a kind person, could you help me and suggest a way to get in?"
Bai Suxiang didn't mince words and stated her purpose directly.
She was actually unsure of herself, just desperately trying anything. Better to try and fail than not try at all.
"Woof woof woof!"
The black dog barked again, seemingly understanding the conversation. Sudannovel.com
Whenever the man tapped the ground with his stick, the dog immediately stopped barking.
"Alas, another unfortunate soul! They say only the rich live in Feitian Huafu, but how many of these rich people have a conscience?"
The man grumbled, then added, "Alright, since you're a weak woman, I'll show you a way. If it were someone else, I wouldn't tell them!"
With that, he began to walk ahead, tapping his stick.
"Thank you, brother! Thank you, brother!"
Bai Suxiang thanked him profusely as she followed behind him.
At a fork in the path, the man turned right, in the opposite direction of where he came from.
After walking about another 100 meters, there were two pine trees. They weren't tall, only slightly taller than Bai Suxiang.
"Here! Go through the space between the trees, and about a hundred meters further, there's a river channel. You can go around along the riverbank to get in."
The man said, pointing to the pine trees for Bai Suxiang.
"Thank you, brother, thank you, brother!"
Bai Suxiang said, and squeezed through the space between the pine trees.
Behind them was a sparse lawn. There were also many uncleaned fallen leaves. Although they weren't piled up thickly, it was evident that this path wasn't frequently used.
Once she entered the grounds of Feitian Huafu, Bai Suxiang felt a sense of relief. Following the complex's directional signs, she quickly found Building 14.
Upon entering the building's lobby, she saw a few people standing by the elevator.
"Hey, why is this darn elevator broken again!"
"Yeah, they said they'd fix it last time, but it's still not working!"
"They're as insistent as death when collecting property fees, but they have no sense of responsibility when it comes to fixing the elevator!"
Bai Suxiang noticed that there were only two elevators. One was under repair and unusable; the other appeared to have been stationary for a long time.
The people below were chattering, seemingly full of complaints about the property management.
Logically, a wealthy residential complex like this shouldn't have such problems.
But Feitian Huafu was an exception, or at least, it was beyond Bai Suxiang's expectations.
"Ding!" With a sound, the elevator finally arrived.
Seeing the doors open, Bai Suxiang quickly stepped inside.
Just then, an elderly woman in a white shirt grabbed her.
"Hey! You..."
Bai Suxiang, already anxious, was further agitated by being pulled by an old woman and blurted out.
"You! What 'you'! I recognize you!"
The old woman yanked one of Bai Suxiang's arms, pulling her out of the elevator.
Seeing this, the others urged, "Hurry up, get out! We're all in a hurry to go upstairs!"
Bai Suxiang had no choice but to temporarily step back out of the elevator.
The old woman was Fu Dehan's mother. Although they hadn't met often, the old woman had a good memory.
"What's wrong, Auntie?"
"What's wrong? I should be asking you, what are you doing here again?"