Angle of view

  Tan Jiao still doesn't quite understand men's thoughts. Although now Shen Shiyan that kid, has gotten together with her best friend. And she really didn't have any intentions towards him either. But every time I see this kid again, I still think of the day when I came out of the police station, only wanting to wait for Tan Jiao. He was smiling like a flower, sending Tan Jiao off, and sending Tan Jiao home.

  He had feelings for Tan Jiao, this I am clear about.

  And at this moment, looking at him and Zhuang Yu forming a pair, the usually carefree Tan Jiao suddenly turned her head to look at me, with a gaze that was somewhat pitiful, and her eyes were also slightly moist. I felt a bit uncomfortable, stretched out my hand to hold her, and she immediately smiled again. So I understood, she probably just felt moved for them.

  It gave me a sense of relief.

  Tan Jiao said I love eating vinegar, at first I didn't think so. Later I found out it's indeed a bit true, but I don't plan to change either.

  They walked towards us. The two clever women exchanged a glance, and the robust fish said calmly: "Shi Yan, you've met Dai Zhu before. This is her boyfriend, Wu Yu. Wu Yu, this is my friend, Shen Shiyan."

  Shen Shiyan nodded at us and I said, "Let's find a place to sit down and talk slowly."

  They had no objection. The two women walked hand in hand ahead, and the two of us men fell behind. Then I heard my girlfriend's voice, thinking it was a small voice: "Hey, Shen Shiyan seems to be a bit serious today." Zhuang Yu said: "He's always been like this, all paper tigers."

  Shen Shiyan didn't say anything.

  I am silent too.

  After walking a bit further, Shen Shiyan spoke up: "Mr. Wu, I've seen the video that Xiao Yu gave me. You guys almost caught the suspect last time. This time I came, I really want to know one thing - how did you know his next crime time, location and target?"

  I paused for a moment and said, "I'm afraid I can't explain it right now."

  Shen Shiyan said: "Some things must be explained clearly."

  I didn't say anything. The current Shen Shiyan, neither had a distant case with us side by side, nor did he have an assisting relationship in the Chen family case. His being on guard against us is also normal.

  On the way from the airport to their hotel, Shen Shiyan sat in the front row and we hardly spoke. There were only two women chatting in the back row, occasionally I would hear them say something interesting and laugh, Shen Shiyan also smiled. That's all.

  After they settled in at the hotel, we went to a restaurant that Tan Jiao had found earlier. We had authentic Suzhou dishes to entertain them. The restaurant was elegant and private, and when we sat down by the window, Tan Jiao began to enumerate the characteristics of this restaurant, while Zhuang Yu listened very seriously and praised: "Well chosen, it's a must-try."

  I sat down beside Tan Jiao, and slowly smiled. I had lived in Suzhou for over twenty years, but didn't know this place existed. It wasn't until now that I have a girlfriend who loves life.

  Ordered some dishes and waited for them to be served one by one. I knew it was almost time to get down to business. I asked the two ladies: "Do you mind if I smoke?"

  "It doesn't matter."

  "It doesn't matter."

  I glanced at Shen Shiyan, he didn't say a word. I lit a cigarette, rested my hand on the edge of the table, and slowly took a drag.

  Zhuang Yu said: "I'll just get straight to the point. I told Shi Yan about the case of that serial killer you're currently chasing, and he agreed to come help out. That's it."

  Tan Jiao smiled and said: "Comrade Shen Shiyan, I didn't misjudge you. You're indeed a passionate and upright good young man."

  Shen Shiyan's expression was somewhat embarrassed by her words. I patted Tang Jiao's head and said sincerely, "In any case, thank you very much for your help."