Chapter 278 - 269: Package, Second Update
It was strange that both Ai Qinzheng and Li Jianqing were calm for the next two days before they left. After seeing them off in the morning, Li Xianglu returned to tidy up the house.
According to what had been previously discussed, Tian Tian and Lin Dongxue were supposed to stay in the middle part of the building, but Tian Tian later felt it was still too far away. If there was an issue, they wouldn’t be able to hear it; even if listening devices were installed, by the time they ran over upon hearing something, it would be too late. It might be better just to stay in the living room.
Thus, Li Xianglu cleared the chairs from the living room, removing them, and placed two wooden beds, each ninety centimeters wide, where the chairs had been.
After finishing the tidying, Li Xianglu saw Qin Xi arranging some old books outside. Just as she was about to help, she heard knocking at the door. They exchanged glances, but Tian Tian and Lin Dongxue, who were originally investigating in the living room, gestured to them first.
Li Xianglu had been trained before that if there was someone at the door, she should first respond, then ask what the visitor wanted, and finally look to Tian Tian for instructions.
Li Xianglu followed these steps when the person outside claimed to be delivering a parcel from the Post Office, and his voice was indeed that of the regular delivery person. Li Xianglu nodded and, seeing that Lin Dongxue had nearly finished checking outside, opened the door.
Normally, the Post Office would just give you a slip to collect items yourself, but due to Mr. Li being a retired military, the Post Office made an exception and would deliver parcels directly. As usual, the deliveryman, Xiao Zhang, knocked and was startled to see three people at the door, including a tall man, hurriedly signed the papers and took the parcel.
Li Xianglu was just about to open it, but Tian Tian stopped her. They placed the parcel on the table, and Lin Dongxue leaned over it to listen, her expression changing as she rapidly pulled everyone back.
Qin Xi, with his long arms, quickly pulled Li Xianglu back, matching the retreat speed of Tian Tian and Lin Dongxue.
Li Xianglu opened her mouth in surprise, as Lin Dongxue frowned and said, "There’s a ticking sound."