Loneliness and pressure rushed over him like a rising tide, and Li Hao felt an unprecedented wave of exhaustion. He began to doubt himself, to question the meaning of this investigation, and even to yearn for the days in Handong—though they were fraught with struggle, he had at least enjoyed Secretary Sha Ruijin's support.
One evening, Li Hao dragged his weary body back to his quarters. Under the dim light, the room appeared exceptionally desolate. He brewed himself a bowl of instant noodles, hastily finished eating, and lay down on the bed, but sleep refused to come.
Suddenly, a knock on the door broke the silence. Li Hao walked cautiously to the entrance and, looking through the peephole, saw an unfamiliar woman standing outside.
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