Pure Darkness

Chapter 21

“Team Leader Fang, there is a new development!” An inspector ran over to face Fang Qing.

Fang Qing was having a hard time due to Ming Yue's madness, and was also very busy gathering a lot of evidence from the Yao family. Right now, he is in a miserable state.

“Continue!”

“Before, didn't someone mention that Fu Wei had a girlfriend at the university he met online? Then, the girl suddenly lost contact with him, so there it was. We were unable to find this girl on Fu Wei's QQ account. The account has been deleted, so we need more time to retrieve it. Then, we were busy investigating the case, and did not follow up on it.”

Fang Qing raised his eyes to look at the inspector.

“Today, news came from Beijing police. They have found the identity of this online girlfriend.”

——

“That's Tong Sheng,” says Bo Jinyan.

He and Jian Yao were sitting on a dike on the banks of the Jiang River. The soft waves of the river reflect their state of mind and emotions.

“How do you know?”

Bo Jinyan looked into the distance and replied, “Fu Wei university school friends testified that she had an online boyfriend while at university, but also they lost contact later on. In the investigative record of that time, there was nothing extraordinary about Fu Wei's situation, except that small item.”

“What's the big problem about it?”

“In his testimony, the front desk receptionist at the Yao Family Inn said that Fu Wei had hit him earlier, and left his QQ number. A waiter and a room attendant nearby at that time also heard them. Two days ago, I checked with the Inn staff. The room maid on duty that day was Xie Min.”

Jian Yao's heart surged with emotion as she finally learned of the entire series of events. However, he did not know whether to feel relieved, or sad.

Thus, Xie Min accidentally heard Fu Wei's QQ number while disguised and secretly investigated the Yao family. She must have recognized him as the QQ number of the man who had been in an online relationship with her daughter before she disappeared. As a result, late that night, in the midst of heavy rain, he waited for Fu Wei. Moreover, since he was wearing an Inn uniform, Fu Wei recognized him upon seeing him. Surprised, he stopped along the way, and, as he had just returned from the bar, he leaned against the wall in a drunken state and left a trace of his hand.

It was not known if Xie Min had interrogated Fu Wei about her relationship with her daughter that night. However, the end result was that he personally killed the man who might be playing with his daughter.

How did Xie Min find out about the Yao family? How many people has he investigated over the years? Why did he decide to act at this moment? These are all questions that can no longer be answered.

……

“Let's take a boat,” Jian Yao said as she stood up.

Bo Jinyan followed his line of sight. Several canoes were casually seen on the surface of the light-dappled river. He originally wanted to comment on that boring and useless activity. However, upon seeing her calm and peaceful face, and recalling the words she spoke softly while on the phone with her: I want to be alone with you for a moment . . . He closed his mouth and took the money out of his wallet.

The weather in the ancient city was very cool. When the small boat reached the middle of the river, they met with a gentle breeze. The boatman stood on the bow and rowed in gentle movements. The two of them sat face to face in the cabin, with Jian Yao staring at Bo Jinyan. One hand rested on the window sill, and his eyes reflected the blue-green water. It was impossible to tell whether he was bored or focused.

They had been in the ancient city long enough and the case was almost finished as well. They should be back in Beijing tomorrow.

Every year goes by, with every case faced... .even more blood, bigger surprises. They will still go ahead and not be hindered in any way.

Moreover, they felt that the distance between them and the crates in this ancient city was getting wider, like a boat moving further and further away from the shore.

“Hey,” said Jian Yao, “Do you still remember anything else that happened on board? Something very important?”

Bo Jinyan thought for a moment. “You talked about . .”

Jian Yao smiled slightly.

Who could have guessed that his face would become so calm. “I am still a student at the University of Maryland. I'm with the FBI on board, chasing a serial killer. In the end, we only found a shipwreck. The serial killer and the last victim he captured had faced the dangers of the sea, and their bodies were never found. To date, this is the only unresolved case I have ever dealt with.”

Jian Yao was silent.

What he was talking about was definitely not a case. On a sunny and warm day, with such a beautiful environment, why was he still thinking of a case?

Who would have thought he would continue, “The sacrifice is only the true love of life Fu Ziyu, his fiancee, Han Yumeng.”

Jian Yao was stunned. So, that's the case.

His face is serious. Jian Yao gently held onto his hand, and the two of them stared at each other for a moment. He looked towards the boatman, and pulled the curtain across. Then, he lifted her into his lap and lowered his head to kiss her. They both smiled; even as they kissed each other, they smiled on each other's lips with their eyes closed.

Against the background of the river, they kissed for quite a long time. Bo Jinyan suddenly moved, and said, with a slight annoyance, “Oh, you are talking about that. .” Jian Yao pulled on his collar and continued to kiss him calmly, indicating that he really did not care.

Yes, I was talking about our first kiss.

……

That was two years ago.

Their first kiss took place on a boat in Shicha Hai*Beijing. Jian Yao still remembered she looked like a child with a satisfied expression for finally eating sweets, asking. “Do you not like how I kiss you?”

(T/N Shicha Hai – northwest Beijing scenic area with 3 lakes)

After that, they kissed all night, until their lips were red and swollen.

……

His heart has a huge capacity. It happened at the right time, and also at the other end of the world.

His heart is full of so many cases, so many victims. Doesn't matter. I'll be his constant companion in the quietest corner, that's enough.

——

At the same time, their good friend Fu Ziyu was sitting alone in his home in Beijing, watching the sunrise and the glittering light.

“Ah-choo-“. He rubbed his nose firmly. Who can think of him? Or, did someone blame him?

(T/N it is the story of old wife – if you sneeze, it means someone thinks of you)

The only friend he has is childish like this (T/N believe in this old wife story?) it was Bo Jinyan. There was an eighty percent chance that the three-year-old ‘Bo that he ridiculed a few days ago was currently telling a story about him to Jian Yao.

With a mocking smile, he suddenly felt, once again, that being alone was a bit lonely. He had no girlfriend for about a year. When he was young, he could still play around. Now that he was almost thirty years old, he gradually lost the will to do so.

There were so many clouds in the sky, so much light on the ground.

Who's staring at him?

Yumeng, my little girl.

Is the sea cold?

I'm thinking about you again.

——

With the departure of Bo Jinyan and Jian Yao and the end of the Yao family case, the ancient city seemed to have regained its usual calm.

The police station also restarts its casual atmosphere, and criminal investigators find themselves with time on their hands. At best, they provide support to police officers, catch petty thieves and handle pornography. The days were long and bright, and it was a period of ease and comfort once again.

During the day on this particular day, Fanq Qing was in her office as usual, wearing earphones as she watched the female lead of the television series in the episode ‘cutscene’. From beside him someone said in a mocking tone, “Team Chairman Fang, you are also a fanatic fan? ck ckp. This Jin Xiaozhe, she is very beautiful and also temperamental.”

Fang Qing did not explain anything to them. They won't understand anything*.

(T/N actual words used are ‘ ⁇ ’ – they know (understand) as much as fart/what they know (understand) is worth as much as fart)

After watching all day, just like before, his mood was disturbed, and he also felt confused. Since he had a few minutes before his lunch break was over, he rushed to the balcony to smoke.

A criminal investigator ran towards him. “Team Leader Fang, there is a document for you.”

Fang Qing did not exhale as he opened the document bag and took out the document. After a while, he carefully changed the documents inside the bag very carefully, lifted his head, and stared at the clouds and rays of light in the distance.

He stayed in contemplative silence for a period of time. Then, he pulled out his phone and called the woman.

“Halo?”

“What is it?” His tone was neutral, and he did not know whether he welcomed or hated him.

“You said earlier. . . What job will I do in Beijing?” Fang Qing asked.

Jin Xiaozhe was silent for a while before asking, “Have you thought about it carefully?”

Fang Qing clasped the transfer approval letter in his hand. His bastard nature took over, and he said unhurriedly, “Not really, I still think about it.”

The two did not speak for a while. On the other end of his phone, the sounds of music and people could be heard. He might attend some high-class events.

“My friend's company is looking for a security manager. A few weeks ago, he asked me to recommend someone. If you are willing, you can try it. But I cannot guarantee that you will be interviewed. The contract includes food and accommodation, and the monthly salary is 10,000 dollars (about USD 1500). Jin Xiaozhe said indifferently.

Fang Qing froze for a moment, then suddenly laughed. He replied, “No need to think. I will never be a security manager!”