I was so frightened that I couldn't help but step backwards, and when I accidentally bumped into my grandfather's bookshelf, I held it up. That's when the miracle happened. The large bookshelf, which had remained unchanged almost throughout my childhood and adolescence, suddenly moved, and when I looked through the gap between the shelves, it seemed to be a little dark and bottomless.

Cao Wuxian didn't have time to think and waved his hand: "I didn't expect there to be such an organ here." No matter how you get in first, you might be able to escape. Hey, by the way, do you know how this thing is closed? ”

I looked ignorant, and the whole person was still immersed in shock and couldn't turn around: "Huh? It should be automatic, isn't it all played like this in movies? ”

Cao Wuxian was in a hurry, but he was not so fierce, he reached out and dragged me in. My heart tightened, but suddenly I had an idea. I broke free from his grip and turned the copper lampholder on the wall with all my might. A miracle happened, and the bookshelves that had been opened at the last moment slowly closed. I heard the door of the study slammed open, and through the cracks in the shelves, I could see the fierce and vicious appearance of the Japanese spies. They roamed like bandits, turning everything in the study upside down. As the Japanese spies who searched other areas replied one by one, the anger on the faces of the Japanese led by them became heavier and heavier.

Cao Wuxian suddenly whispered: "It's not good, these Japanese are afraid that they will be annoyed and angry." If you can't find anyone, you want to destroy everything, and maybe you will burn it down. Let's hurry up, I don't want to die here with you. ”

His words weren't very nice, but they made a lot of sense. I remembered that terrible dream filled with blood and flames, and I had an ominous premonition in my heart, and now I was even more convinced of his words: "What should we do if it is as you say?" I've never seen this secret room so big, and I don't know where it leads......" Before I could finish speaking, I was interrupted by him: "Why do you want to do so much in an emergency, it makes sense to take one step at a time." ”

I was dragged forward by Cao Wuxian, he deliberately turned on the lighter to illuminate me, and the stairs winded down, not knowing where the end led. The strong sense of oppression brought about by the Japanese put both of us in an unprecedented state of fear, and although we were in a secret passage, all kinds of sounds from all directions kept squeezing into the eardrums, causing great psychological stress.

Cao Wuxian tried to alleviate the fear in my heart, the corners of his mouth raised, and he said with a smile: "Oh, no wonder it's the eldest lady in the bungalow, this little thing scares you." If you're really scared, hold on to me, I'm lucky enough to take you out. But speaking of which, this house doesn't see anything special, I didn't expect that there was a hidden secret passage, I don't know what the original owner was for......" He kept chattering all the time, although the noise made my brain hurt, but the huge psychological pressure was reduced by more than half.

Pushing open the door at the end of the aisle, the scene that greeted Cao Wuxian and me was so shocking that we both looked at each other. It was a study room with a classical English layout, with many leather-covered books on the tall shelves, and a high-quality charcoal fire burning in the fireplace next to the wall, which brought warmth to the room, but there was no trace of smoke and fire. The bottles and glasses with the whiskey sat quietly, and the owner seemed to have only been out for a short while.

I stood helplessly as I watched the Japanese team leave in a car, and my home was already in flames. Soon, fire trucks and firefighters from the concession arrived. The water jet injected into the fire was a drop in the bucket, but the smoke was even more powerful, and even the opposite scene was a little unclear.

An unfamiliar voice suddenly sounded, and I was startled and got goosebumps on my back. I didn't look back, but the voice followed: "I didn't expect that the secret passage I used to escape for my life many years ago still came in handy. I saw the situation on the other side, and I knew that the two of them must be burdened with heavy responsibilities. However, looking at this situation, the Japanese will definitely not give up if they can't find anyone, maybe they are ambushed nearby, just waiting to invite you into the urn! "I looked back and saw that the owner of the house was an old gentleman fifty miles away, and he was wearing a close-fitting tweed suit, which I knew at a glance that it was expensive. Now, he was smiling and fiddling with the whiskey glass in his hand: "There are very few young people in and out of Guo, so if you want to stay longer, I am very willing to keep you." The guest room next door is always available, so you can go and rest at any time. ”

I was still hesitating, but I didn't expect Cao Wuxian's attitude to change and his face was full of smiles: "You're right, it just so happens that neither of us is in a hurry." If you don't dislike it, we'll bother here. However, this secret passage saved our lives after all, and we would love to hear the story of this secret passage. ”

Mr. Guo didn't seem to be surprised by his reaction at all, and he laughed heartily: "Hahahaha, don't be anxious, I will naturally tell you when the time comes." It's not early today, so you might as well wash up and rest first. Tomorrow morning, I will show you around the house and answer your questions. ”

Cao Wuxian and I looked at each other, and we couldn't figure out what kind of medicine this old Mr. Guo was selling in his gourd. It was also inconvenient for us to deal with our own savior, and we knew that he would definitely not have a relationship with the Japanese, so we willingly rested according to his wishes.

This night, I had no dreams and slept quite soundly. When I woke up, I saw Cao Wuxian, and he told me with a serious face that there was news about the whereabouts of the second brother, and he was very safe at this time. This breakfast, although not the most luxurious and sumptuous I have ever eaten in my life, is the most elaborate. The well-dressed old butler meticulously supervised the servant's service, and even ironed the newspaper of the day and handed it to Mr. Guo. Before that, I had only seen such elaborate scenes in Hollywood movies.

Mr. Guo strictly respected the ancient adage of "food is silent, sleep is silent", although Cao Wuxian and I have been sitting on pins and needles, but he still used the posture of a performer to finish breakfast unhurriedly. He elegantly wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin before saying, "I know that you two are already impatient, but not only did you not rush me, but you also stubbornly watched me finish eating, which also shows how strong your determination is." Since you have enough patience, I will tell you a long story. ”

Like a storyteller, he slowly unfolded a very long story, and Cao Wuxian and I held our chins in amazement to accept the story we had heard. For me, such a story is naturally unheard of. But even the well-informed Cao Wuxian was so shocked, it was enough to see the bizarre and strange experience of Mr. Guo.