But I didnt feel angry. I remembered his expression when he mentioned this matter the night before last, and suddenly felt a little pain in my heart.

  I changed to a casual tone and said, "Never mind if you dont ask. Then Ill ask another question. We can also consider this our second meeting. I know what you used to do and what youre doing now. Do you know what I do?"

  This time he smiled and said, "Cant guess."

  I smiled and said, "Im a web novelist. Have you heard of this profession? However, were not familiar with each other yet, so I cant tell you my pen name."

  The sun sets behind the mountain, and the light in the entire sky becomes soft. After I finish speaking, I suddenly feel a sense of calmness in my heart. Subconsciously, I look at him, his expression is as gentle as the light, and he says calmly: "Then Ill wait."

  I rested my arms behind my head and didnt speak. He also didnt speak.

  In the distance, you can already see the row of houses where Xiao Hua lives. They are just separated by a great distance, like tiny building blocks.

  Wu Yu suddenly said: "There are birds on the roof, dozens of them."

  I was stunned for a moment and said: "So far away, can you see? I didnt see anything."

  He said: "When you get close, you will see."

  Sure, here is the translation:

  "Sure enough, another section opened up, and I also saw on the utility pole, densely packed with over twenty of them, all small black dots. I said: "Wow, your eyes are really good.""

  He smiled and said: "Its better." After a pause, he said: "Ill explain it to you later."

  I didnt pay much attention. After parking the car, we knocked on the door, and it was opened by Zhuo Yu, who had already arrived. When she saw Wu Yu, her eyes flashed, and with a cold face, she said: "Nice to meet you, Im Tan Jiaos good friend Zhou Yu."

  Wu Yu nodded and said: "I am Wu Yu."

  Zhuang Yu said in a low voice: "Its obvious at first glance." I was afraid she would talk nonsense again, so I asked: "Where is Xiao Hua?"

  Before she had finished speaking, Xiao Hua rushed out of the room and shouted: "Auntie Gan! What wind brought you here? Is this uncle your boyfriend?"

  I and Wu Yu hadnt made a sound, but Zhuo Yu had already spoken up: "Whats all the fuss about? Is your aunt that easy to pursue? There are dozens of people chasing after her, and its still unclear who shell end up with."

  "Im full, thank you."

  I glanced at Ou Yu, and he was also looking at me, his eyes a little deep, making my heart skip a beat.

  Xiao Hao reluctantly entered the room, at which point his grandparents came out of the kitchen and greeted us. Then they went back in. I asked Zhuang Yu: "How did you explain it to them?" Zhuang Yu said: "What else could I say? I told them that a pervert who specializes in snatching kids has been lurking around our area, so they should be extra careful. Old people believe this kind of thing the most, dont worry, theyll take good care of Xiao Hao."

  I feel relieved.

  Wu Yu said: "I want to take a look around."

  Zhuang Yu said: "Take a look, do you need to prepare defensive weapons? I have many..." I covered her mouth and walked with Wu Ou towards the balcony.

  Xiao Huas home was a three-story self-built old house, square and spacious. Fortunately, the balcony had anti-theft windows, and several rooms did too. Zhang Yu raised his hand and said: "Dont worry, Ill take good care of Xiao Hua for the next few days and wont let him go out to play."

  The three of us looked at the birds perched or circling on the utility pole outside the balcony. I dont know if its because of what Wu Yu said, but now as I look into those birds eyes, I really feel like theyre looking at me. At us.

  These birds may be the threads of all secrets.

  Wu Yu said, "Tan Jiao, lend me your car for a while." I asked, "What do you want to do?" He replied, "Last time with these birds, they got lost. Tonight they will return without success, and I want to see where they will fly to."

  I and Zhuang Yu were both startled. Zhuang Yu said: "Follow the bird? Can you keep up with it? It will fly away in a moment."

  Wu Yu said: "How can you know if you dont try?"

  "Okay, you go ahead, be careful."

  He replied: "Yeah, I will." He looked at me and said: "You too."

  A robust fish bumped against my arm, revealing a strange expression. I gave her a meaningful look, and she instantly had an epiphany, lowering her head to stifle a laugh.

  Just as we were talking, a police car drove over from downstairs. I clearly saw the person in the drivers seat exclaim: "Shen Shiyan? How did he also come?"

  Zhuang Yu was taken aback for a moment, and by this time Shen Shiyan had already parked the car and pushed open the door. He looked up and saw us on the balcony. Zhuang Yu muttered: "Is this the wooden one you were talking about? Wheres the wood?"

  "I sighed: Its all wooden. Dont believe me? Go downstairs and open the door to feel it for yourself."

  Zhuang Yu said "oh" and went downstairs.

  "Is he one of them too?" Wu Yu suddenly spoke up.

  "I said: Dont listen to Zhuang Yus nonsense. He and I... are just ordinary friends."

  At this time.

  It was unclear whether they were startled or sensed something, but the flock of birds suddenly took to the air, flying away under the lead birds guidance. My heart skipped a beat as Wu Yu had already turned around and ran downstairs beside me.

  "Im going." He dropped this sentence.

  "Im going with you!" I shouted, but he completely ignored me. By the time I chased downstairs, I only saw Shen Shiyan and Zhuang Yu standing there in surprise. The gate was wide open, and the orange car suddenly started and disappeared into the distance at the corner of the street.

  At that time I stood at the door with some disappointment, thinking that now can only wait.

  Who would have thought that when I saw Wu Yu again next time, he was already lying on the ground, his head bleeding profusely and unconscious.