A Not-so-Spooky Incident in Apartment 1206

The police station was nearby, so the officers arrived in less than ten minutes. When they entered, they found the woman barely conscious. I looked up at the doorplate number: 1206. What can I say? I was deeply embarrassed for my nine years of compulsory education. This incident had caused quite a commotion, and the woman's family had rushed over from a hundred kilometers away. The man's name was Wu Neng, and he lived up to his name. He was quite powerful while pulling the woman's hair. However, when he saw the woman's family, he turned into a timid quail. After some inquiry, we learned that Wu Neng was ambitious but unambitious at the same time. He had graduated two years ago but relied entirely on the woman, Wang Qing, for financial support. Ironically, he didn't want to study but instead learned some PUA (Pick-Up Artist) techniques. When he noticed that Wang Qing cared for him despite his reckless behavior, he pretended to be self-destructive.

To his surprise, Wang Qing didn't leave him. And that's when he started belittling her relentlessly. Even when Wang Qing put on a simple shirt, he accused her of trying to seduce other men, claimed she despised him, and threw tantrums. Wang Qing was gentle and kind, thinking Wu Neng was just temporarily in a bad mood, so she provided him with delicious meals daily. But Wu Neng decided to quit his job and laze around. The situation grew worse, and he even resorted to violence. When Wang Qing asked for a breakup, he threatened to release her nude photos to her family and coworkers if she dared to leave him. Wang Qing, always an outstanding student, had never encountered such a hooligan before. She had no choice but to endure his abuse. Since the apartment had a rotating tenant population and people didn't want to deal with trouble, it wasn't until an ordinary "haunted" individual like me reported the case to the police that things changed.

Now, Wang Qing's family was informed, and the hornet's nest had been stirred. Wang Qing's brother confronted Wu Neng and gave him a beating, while the police deleted all photos and evidence. After a medical examination, Wang Qing was found to have minor injuries, including a 15-square-centimeter scalp tear and two broken ribs, along with numerous other minor injuries. Wu Neng pleaded on his knees, crying with snot and tears all over his face. Wang Qing's family insisted on seeing him go to jail. That's how the case ended. God knows, while the police were taking my statement, I was trying hard not to burst into laughter while narrating the absurdity. I felt incredibly awkward.

In my head, I kept hearing the line from "The Mermaid": "We police officers have received rigorous training and never laugh, no matter how funny it is, unless we can't help it." Dear heavens, please save me from this cringe-inducing situation. At home, I gave Shuaizai an extra dose of affection. It was all its fault! Why did I even act all scared when there was nothing to be scared of? What was it scratching the floor for? Shuaizai looked confused, its fur all messed up. It stared at me with accusing eyes, softly meowing, "Meow~." Seeing it like that, my heart melted, and I relaxed my grip. It took the chance to wriggle out of my arms and began to meticulously groom itself nearby. That night, there was no more floor-scratching sounds, and both Shuaizai and I slept soundly, a rare occurrence.

Oh, wait, it was Shuaizai who enjoyed a good sleep, as it was the one who woke me up by stepping on me! After stretching, I scooped the cat litter, poured cat food, got ready, and made a simple sandwich, along with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. I left for work full of energy, with Shuaizai watching me as I departed.