That morning, Zhuzhu arrived at the office with steps that still felt heavy.
As soon as she sat at her desk, she began opening files and preparing data for the day’s news.
Before she could even type a few sentences, the chair beside her was pulled close.
Xiaoqi was already sitting there, her face full of questions.
“Zhu…” Xiaoqi whispered, “Something happened last night, didn’t it?
Your eyes still haven’t calmed down even now.” Zhuzhu sighed softly, her fingers pausing above the keyboard.
“Qi, I can’t talk about it yet.
It feels… the time hasn’t come.” “But I know something isn’t right,” Xiaoqi insisted.
“We’ve been friends for so long.” Zhuzhu was just about to reply when the boss’s assistant hurried toward them.
“Zhuzhu, Xiaoqi!
To the meeting room immediately!
Mr.
Zhang is calling — it’s an urgent meeting, only 15 minutes left!” Xiaoqi groaned as she stood up.
“Ugh, another meeting…” Zhuzhu gave a faint smile while gathering her papers.
“That’s the news world for you, Qi.
Come on, hurry — I’ll treat you to your favorite milk tea later.” Xiaoqi’s eyes brightened a little.
“Promise?
In that case, let’s go!” In the meeting room, Mr.
Zhang was already waiting, his expression far more serious than usual.
Once everyone had gathered, he closed the door at once and began.
“Listen carefully, everyone.
Something strange has been happening in our city these past few days,” Mr.
Zhang spoke in a low, heavy voice.
“Several people have been found dead, all suddenly.
The odd thing is… not a single mark or wound on any of them.
No signs of struggle, no trace of poison, no medical explanation that makes sense.” The room fell instantly silent.
“This is no ordinary accident,” he continued.
“Even the police are still baffled.
Everything about it feels… mysterious and beyond all reason.” Mr.
Zhang looked at each of them in turn.
“Our job is to uncover the truth behind this.
General meeting dismissed.
Zhuzhu, Xiaoqi… please stay behind for a moment.” After the others had left, Mr.
Zhang looked at both of them intently, his gaze sharp yet full of expectation.
“I’m assigning you two directly to the investigation site.
Meet the officers there, find out what they’re truly holding back, and reveal exactly what is happening in this city.” Zhuzhu nodded firmly, though deep inside her chest, unease was stirring once more.
Ever since that girl in hanfu had appeared before her, the world she had always known was slowly beginning to feel foreign.
“We’re on it, Sir,” they answered in unison.