"I'm telling you, I'm not making this up! Why would I fabricate such a story to deceive you? Am I just bored with nothing better to do? No, it's impossible, they must be guilty. If we don't catch them now, by the time they really harm those girls, you'll all be too late and will regret it!" I didn't know why, but my emotions were stirred up and my eyes became moist. Old Ding looked at me, momentarily speechless.

  Wu Yu's face fell completely, he said: "Tomorrow. Old Ding, I beg of you, guard for one more day. Perhaps there was some unexpected deviation that prevented them from making a move last night. But they absolutely cannot stop their crime, they will start immediately. Please guard for one more night!"

  ——

  I sat with Wu Yu at a breakfast stall near the police station. The sky had already lit up, and the street was filled with a bustling atmosphere. The city's outline was clear and quiet. There were not many people at the breakfast stall, except for us, only two or three middle school students.

  Wu Yu was smoking again, his hand resting on the edge of the table. I asked him what he wanted to eat or drink, but he only responded with a few faint words. He seemed a bit hard to get close to.

  I placed a bowl of hot wontons in front of him, he looked at me with eyes that could make a woman's heart flutter and also ache. He said: "You eat first."

  I stood up and brought another bowl over, saying: "No need for politeness, eat."

  He tossed the cigarette butt to the ground and stomped it out, picked up his chopsticks and started eating with his head down. Still that rough-around-the-edges man of mine, exuding a robust masculinity without any pretentiousness. As I watched him, my heart softened, and the chaos in my mouth didn't feel so bitter anymore.

  Isn't it true that the breakfast stall at the police station gate is always delicious? I ate half a bowl and was full, feeling a bit embarrassed. He finished eating early and saw my situation, asking "Can't finish?" I nodded silently, he pulled my bowl over and continued eating. I said: "Hey, I've eaten from that, isn't it bad?"

  He finally smiled: "What's wrong? Do you think I'd waste food?"

  Finally, I know what it feels like to thoroughly like someone. It's as if everything about them is a breathtaking view in your eyes. Looking at him, no matter how difficult things get, can't hide the joy that arises in your heart. The despair in my heart gradually disappeared, and I couldn't help but smile.

  Waiting for him to finish the bill, I only feel that both of them have a warm and fiery aura on their bodies. The hand he held was also hot. He is no longer downcast, nor silent, with a warm and peaceful expression between his handsome eyebrows. He doesn't know how much I cherish this side of him.

  I took a few steps, grabbed his clothes, he turned around, I stood on tiptoes and kissed him.

  He was taken aback, after all we were in a bustling city, surrounded by people. I had never been so bold. But today I didn't care, stubbornly closing my eyes to kiss him. He quickly wrapped his arms around me, almost encircling my face with his sleeves.

  Beside me, the sunshine is shining brightly, cars are moving, and people are in a hurry. The breakfast stall is steaming with heat, and the boss is busy. A few middle school students may be looking at us.

  I feel satisfied. It feels like time has stood still for us two. This moment is all we have.

  Wu Yu received the call when he was almost home. The voice on the other end was urgent and cautious, saying: "Wu Yu, this is Little Zhang from the Municipal Criminal Police Detachment. We met yesterday, I was the one who received you. There's some new situation here, Captain Ding wants you to come over immediately." The background noise was loud and the voice wasn't very clear.

  "Okay, I'll be right there."