Ah Che placed his hand on the door handle while Jiang Qianren gave Xin Qing an eye signal. Xin Qing took the cue and quickly hid herself behind the couch.

Jiang Qianren drew his gun from its holster and cocked it. Ah Che gave him a nod and yelled at the door. "Who's there?"

The knocking stopped. Two seconds later, a clear voice sounded. "It's me."

Jiang Qianren knitted his brows instantly and was just about to ask for the newcomer's name, but Ah Che ...