Two rocking horses were placed on either side of the entrance, creaking back and forth in the wind and snow.
Amidst the soft rustling of the snow, the quiet night stirred an unsettling feeling in those who listened.
Ji Nanchen cautiously approached the entrance, his steps light as he walked up to the gate. He surveyed the courtyard and noticed that the night had deepened; the lights within the buildings had long been extinguished, leaving only the faint glow of two dim street lamps illuminating a small area in front.
The snow's reflection cast a blurry view of the courtyard's buildings, and an eerie silence enveloped the entire residential complex.
Ji Nanchen retrieved his phone and opened the neighborhood map sent by the technicians. After confirming the suspect's location, he turned to signal the team members behind him, gesturing for them to come forward for tactical arrangements.