He seemed to have realized that his words were a bit abrupt, and after clearing his throat, he said, "Describe the appearance of that man."

  I recalled it carefully and described it in detail, he quickly took note of it.

  He asked a few more questions, and I answered them one by one. He was very serious and focused while working, and his words were concise and logical. He looked like a credible and reliable police officer.

  He closed the notebook and said, "Follow us back to the police station for further questioning on this case." He added, "As long as you are not involved in the case, nothing will happen to you."

  He led me towards the car and I couldnt help but ask: "Am I taking the same car as Wu Yu?"

  "He replied: No."

  "Oh."

  He paused for a few seconds, then said: "At most a few hours, you will be released. You can see each other." His tone was very calm and couldnt hear any emotions. I wanted to explain a bit, but it really wasnt clear either, so I gave up.

  And I dont think he has any feelings for me either, after all, we only dated for two weeks and didnt even hold hands. Its just that his stiff personality is a bit awkward, right?

  Another police car had already taken Wu Yu away, and I got into the back seat of the remaining one. The drivers seat was already occupied by a policeman, but Shen Shiyan knocked on the window and said, "You sit in the back, Ill drive." The man asked, "Why?" Shen Shiyan replied, "Dont ask so many questions." I looked up at the sky.

  It was already the wee hours, and the police car sped along, leaving the quiet scenery of the city behind. Along the way, neither of the two policemen spoke a word. I glanced at Shen Shiyans silent profile, like a sculpture, and then looked at the other policeman beside me, whose outline was cold and hard. They both had a special aura about them.

  Belonging to the temperament of a criminal police officer.

  Suddenly, there was a flash of light in my mind.

  I cleared my throat and began: "Shen Shiyan, youre a criminal police officer. This officer is also a criminal police officer."

  Shen Shiyan didnt turn around and said: "Whats wrong?"

  I smiled and said, "If its a sudden child-snatching case, the first to arrive at the scene should be the local police. But now its you guys. Shen Shiyan, youre with the Major Crimes Unit. You wouldnt normally handle ordinary cases - this isnt his first time committing a crime, its a serial case."

  Neither of them said anything.

  "After a while, Shen Shiyan said: You cant ask so many questions."

  I leaned back and raised my legs, saying: "Who asked you? I just think about it casually and Ill know."

  ——

  What happened later that night was just as Shen Shiyan had expected. I was questioned at the police station for several hours and released when it got light.

  Although the police asked me about every detail, no matter how small, and repeatedly questioned many details. However, I can understand. The basic inquiry went smoothly, and I felt that they had also eliminated their suspicions about me. Except for one thing, another detective who was with Shen Shiyan kept grasping at one point: "Are you in a romantic relationship with Wu Yu? Weve searched online, youre a well-known writer, with a good income, a house, and a car. Hes just a repairman from out of town. Why would you be together?"

  I could only say "I like him" at first. Later, I was asked so much that I answered: "Hes handsome. He looks so handsome and has a masculine charm. Hes poor as can be, but I still want to be with him."

  I dont know how Wu Yu will answer this question. However, I have many advantages, he shouldnt make things difficult for me.

  It was when I answered this question that Shen Shiyan kept his head down, looking a bit unpleasant. It made me feel helpless too, as if every word I said was slapping him in the face. I reckon his colleagues didnt know about our relationship. But if I were him, I wouldnt tell others about it either.

  When I was released, I was told that Wu Yu had also returned home. I looked up at the rising sun and although I hadnt slept all night and was extremely tired, my mind remained clear and focused.

  If it wasnt Wu Yun who left me the note, then I can almost be certain that it was probably that strange man, the serial offender who appeared later.

  Why did he lead me to his own crime scene? He even interrupted his own crime. I dont know him at all, what is his purpose?

  All of these are unknown. It feels like they cant be explained in a normal way at all.

  But its not completely clueless either.

  Wu Yu

  He also appeared there, but he hasnt told me the reason yet. I have a hunch that he must know something inside.

  My mood suddenly became a bit anxious. Its a very strange feeling, Ive only known him for three days. I know almost nothing about him. But many things seem to be connecting me and him together. He looks so much like the man on the boat, he seems to have some unusual emotions towards me, and he also appeared with me in the same place where we shouldnt have been.

  He, who is he?

  Ive made up my mind, after I go home and sleep for a while, fully recover my spirit, then Ill go find him and clear everything up.