The innkeeper responded with skepticism to the middle-aged man's words, taking out his phone to dial the repairman's number. Sure enough, a female voice repeatedly stated over the speakerphone, 'The number you are trying to call is outside the service area.'
The disappearance of the repair crew made the other guests in the inn uneasy. Their faces were full of anxiety, and it wasn't just because of the bad weather.
The fear of the unknown was eroding their sanity. They had already reported to the police and searched for the people; at the moment, besides waiting, there was nothing more anyone could do.
"I can't wait, I have to find him!" A woman, identified as Li's wife, suddenly voiced a different opinion.
