In addition, some of the investigation results from the police also provided me with very valuable clues.

  First, they believed the murderer was once a habitual thief. This is based on the analysis of footprints at the scene. The outer side of the shoe soles were severely worn, while the inner side was relatively light. The heel had little wear. This is typical of a "thiefs" foot. I also agree with this view, because that day when I saw him, I felt his footsteps were unusually light and agile, now it seems very likely he had received "thieving training".

  But a skilled thief, why suddenly come to steal children? Made a new career plan?

  Moreover, the police are not like what I said, they do not know the killers true face. They have found surveillance cameras on the road and even took a picture of the killers true face, which is exactly the same as the one I saw. They also obtained the fingerprints left by the killer at the scene, but neither the fingerprints nor the face have any identity records. His identity cannot be confirmed. And no missing child has been found either.

  Judging from the case, its not that complicated. But I feel like theres something hidden everywhere, and for now, I cant quite put my finger on it. I brought the materials with me to go find Wu Yu. On the way to the repair shop in the car, I kept feeling like I had overlooked an important clue, but for a moment, my mind couldnt connect the dots.

  Xiaohua is in the store, but Wu Yun is not. Xiaohua said that he and two colleagues went to a restaurant on the next street to eat, and also very enthusiastically gave me his address and phone number.

  I parked my car in front of a small, shabby restaurant, with greasy water stains on the ground. Looking at my watch, it was already 2 oclock. The outdoor courtyard of the small shop was still packed with people. At once, I saw Wu Ou and two repairmen sitting at the table in the back, hesitating whether to wait outside or not. He had already seen me and shouted: "Tan Jiao."

  I walked over, and the two repairmen seemed to recognize me, both revealing surprised smiles, with ambiguous gazes. Wu Yu seemed completely unaware, pulling a chair from the side and placing it beside himself, saying "Sit." Then he glanced at the two men. The two men smiled but didnt say anything.

  I dont care, were clear about that. Just touching each others face and hand, whats the big deal? But when I sat down next to him, in a crowded place, close to him, he looked at me, and suddenly my face felt hot, my throat was dry too.

  And... Im very hungry.

  I just realized that I forgot to eat from morning till now. How come a glance at the leftovers on the table gives me a feeling of deliciousness?

  "Theres something."

  I nodded.

  "He said: Okay, talk later."

  "I said: Good."

  "Have you eaten?" he asked.

  I honestly replied: "None."

  He smiled, picked up the simple menu on the table and handed it to me, saying "Order two dishes." I took it, looking at it with some reserve. At this time, the two men had already stood up and said, "Brother Wu, well head back to the store first." Wu Yu replied, "Okay, you guys go ahead, Ill take care of the bill." One of them smiled and said, "Of course youre taking care of the bill." Wu Yu didnt say anything.

  I pretended not to hear. He ordered two dishes, called the waiter over, had the table cleaned again, and poured us each a glass of water. While waiting for the food, I handed him the case files, which he examined very carefully. The entire restaurant was quiet, just our table.

  After a while, I said: "Since you know that such a big thing has happened, why are you still repairing the car today? Why dont you come to me to discuss what to do next?"

  He looked up at me: "Didnt you say you wanted to be alone quietly?"

  Uh... I said it.

  He lowered his head and said: "However, if you dont come find me by tonight, Ill go find you."

  "Oh."

  Suddenly, I felt a warm feeling in my heart.