Lin Yu stood by the window, gazing out at the bustling yet shadow-shrouded city. In his hand, he tightly clutched a stack of documents—clues about a corruption case that he had spent the past period desperately trying to gather. Yet with every step forward, he felt as though countless pairs of eyes were watching him from the shadows, with danger clinging to him like a shadow. In these difficult times, Su Yao and Zhou Yue had become his firmest backing.
Su Yao, a resolute and intelligent journalist, brought a fresh perspective to Lin Yu's investigation with her acute news sense and fearless professional spirit. Zhou Yue, drawing on the sensitivity and patience of a psychological counselor, provided Lin Yu with a continuous stream of mental support and even helped care for his family, leaving him free of any worries on the home front.
One evening, as the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the city's streets and alleys, Lin Yu and Su Yao met at an unassuming cafe. There were few people inside, and the dim lighting created a serene atmosphere, while the occasional sound of coffee beans being ground only heightened the prevailing quiet. Su Yao walked in and spotted Lin Yu sitting in a corner at a glance. He looked haggard, but his eyes radiated determination.
Chapter 22