I contemplated my options, weighing the pros and cons of each choice. In the end, I decided to find Zhang Qinghai first! 

Listening to my suggestion, Zhao Wuyang hesitated. “I’ve contacted him many times, but there’s no trace of him.” 

“Your method was ineffective; let’s see if mine works!” I opened the drawer and took out a pen and a small paper, asking Zhao Wuyang to write down Zhang Qinghai’s address for me. 

Zhao Wuyang sounded resolute as he said, “I want to go with you guys.”

It was rare that he showed such bravery, so I didn’t reject him. 

Li Mazi was watching sister Aoi Sora on the computer while Zhao Wuyang and I were speaking. I called him, and the three of us hurriedly departed. 

Zhang Qinghai stayed in an area on the 4th Ring Road of Wuhan. The neighborhood was in the process of getting demolished when we arrived. Due to this, the surroundings...