The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 626 Moonlight
The three of them clinked their glasses together, the moonlight shone on them, reflecting their resolute and warm smiles. Their friendship has become deeper and deeper in the storms they have experienced together, just like the boundless sea, which can remain deep and vast no matter how raging the wind and rain. And their story is still going on, waiting for the next unknown challenge, waiting for them to write their legendary chapter again as an iron triangle.

"Xu Mo, Li Zixue, cheers!" Eun Jung raised her glass to propose, her eyes full of expectations for the future.

Xu Mo, Li Zixue and Eun Jung drank and chatted by the campfire, talking about the heroic rescue during the day and their expectations for the future. As the night deepened and they were slightly tipsy, the mood of the three people became more and more excited. Not far away, the waves gently hit the beach, as if playing a melodious movement for their friendship.

Just as they were immersed in this rare relaxation and joy, a discordant voice broke the tranquility. Several drunken men staggered over, with malicious eyes. One of them stared at Eunjeong and Lee Jasu, and said incoherently: "Hey, beauties, drinking alone is boring, do you want us to play with you?"

Eun Jung and Lee Ja Suk looked at each other, alarm bells going off in their hearts. Although they were policewomen and had handled various complicated cases on weekdays, they were in a resort and wearing plain clothes at the moment, and they obviously did not expect to encounter such trouble. Eun Jung suppressed her disgust and responded calmly: "Sorry, we don't need you to accompany us."

The man did not back down. Instead, he smiled shamelessly and said, "Don't be so cold. Come and play with us. I guarantee you will have a blast tonight." As he said that, he reached out to put his arm around Eun Jung's shoulders, but she quickly dodged him.

Li Zixue's face darkened when she saw this. She was about to open her mouth to scold them, but Xu Mo got there first. Xu Mo put down the bottle in his hand, stared at the men sharply, and said coldly, "Please leave immediately, or I don't mind sobering you up."

The men were obviously intimidated by Xu Mo's aura, but driven by alcohol and vanity, they were unwilling to give up. The leading man stared at Xu Mo provocatively, with a hint of sarcasm on his lips: "Hey, you still want to be a hero and save the beauty? Boy, do you know who I am?"

Xu Mo stood up without showing any weakness. With his height and momentum dominating, he calmly but forcefully replied, "I don't care who you are. This is a public place and your behavior constitutes harassment. If you don't leave, I will call the police for disturbing public order."

The leading man was obviously a little afraid, but still tried to maintain his face. He waved his hand and said to the people behind him: "Forget it, we are in a good mood today, so we won't bother with you. Beauties, I will come to play with you another day." After that, they left angrily, leaving behind a string of harsh laughter.

Eunjeong and Li Zixue breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Xu Mo with gratitude. Eunjeong said softly, "Xu Mo, thank you." Li Zixue also nodded and agreed, "Xu Mo, you always protect us at critical moments."

Xu Mo smiled, sat down again, and picked up the bottle of wine: "You're welcome, this is what I should do. We are partners and family. No matter when and where, we must take care of each other."

The three of them raised their glasses again, and this time the clinking sound was more firm, as if to declare their endless trust and support for each other. In the night, the bonfire burned brightly, reflecting their resolute faces. Despite the unpleasant episode, their mood was not affected, but they cherished this friendship of sharing weal and woe even more.

As the night deepened, the atmosphere around the bonfire became more and more lively. Xu Mo, Li Zixue and Eun Jung raised their glasses and drank. The topic turned from the heroic rescue during the day to their daily lives. The laughter and the aroma of wine intertwined to form a warm picture. However, as the glasses kept clinking, Eun Jung's face gradually turned red and her eyes began to blur.

Xu Mo noticed Eun Jung's abnormality and asked with concern: "Eun Jung, are you okay? Did you drink a little too much?" Eun Jung waved her hands, her cheeks slightly red, but her eyes were unusually bright: "It's okay, Xu Mo, I just... I haven't been so relaxed in a long time." There was a hint of imperceptible bitterness in her words.

Li Zixue also noticed that Eunjeong was different. She gently put her arm around Eunjeong's shoulders and said softly, "Eunjeong, if you are tired, let's go back and rest early." But Eunjeong shook her head stubbornly, grabbed the bottle and poured another glass: "No, I'm not drunk yet. I want to keep drinking. I want to put all my troubles behind me."

Xu Mo and Li Zixue looked at each other and realized that Eun Jung probably really wanted to drink to drown her sorrows tonight. They did not dissuade her anymore, but just stayed quietly beside Eun Jung and listened to her heart. As the alcohol got stronger, Eun Jung slowly opened up, and the secrets that were usually hidden deep in her heart began to pour out.

"Xu Mo, Li Zixue, do you know?" Eun Jung's eyes were hazy and deep, as if she saw distant memories through the bonfire in front of her. "When I was a child, my parents were busy with work and had little time to accompany me. At that time, I was often alone at home, staring at the TV, envious of those children who had their parents accompany them."

"Later, I chose to become a police officer, hoping to protect those who were as lonely as I was." Eun Jung's voice trembled slightly, tears welling up in her eyes, "But this job made me even busier, and sometimes I couldn't even take care of my family. I was afraid that I would become like my parents, neglecting to care for and accompany my family."

Xu Mo and Li Zixue listened quietly, their hearts filled with understanding and heartache for Eunjeong. Xu Mo reached out and gently patted Eunjeong on the back, comforting her: "Eunjeong, you are a good police officer and a kind person. We all see your efforts and we feel your worries. However, you can't deny your own value just because you are afraid of becoming like your parents."

"Eunjeong, you chose this profession to protect more people and to save more families from the pain of separation. Every time you stick to your post and every time you bravely rescue others, it is a respect for this profession and a contribution to society." Xu Mo's eyes were firm and warm. "As for accompanying your family, we need to find a balance between work and life, and this is the meaning of our trip."

Li Zixue also said: "Eunjeong, you are not alone. The three of us are like a family. No matter when and where, we will support each other and accompany each other. You don't have to bear these pressures alone. We can face it together and find solutions to the problems together."

After hearing this, Eun Jung's tears finally fell. She hugged Xu Mo and Li Zixue tightly and choked up, "Xu Mo, Li Zixue, thank you. I know I can't escape anymore. I will try my best to find a balance between work and life, and no longer let loneliness and guilt bother me. Let's work hard together."

The next morning, the sun shone through the thin clouds onto the beach, and the golden light illuminated the tent of the three people. Xu Mo, Li Zixue and Eun Jung woke up to the sound of birds singing. The drunkenness of last night had dissipated, replaced by a new energy. They packed their luggage and prepared to welcome the new day.

At the beach, an old man who was fishing was staring at the sea intently. When he saw the three people coming, he smiled and greeted them: "Young man, you are out so early, you are really energetic." Xu Mo responded: "Old man, you are the early bird. Did you catch anything from fishing?" The old man pointed to the fish basket beside him. There were several silver-scaled sea fish in it, shining in the morning light. "We are lucky. It's enough for my wife and I to have two meals."

The old man looked at Xu Mo and the other two, especially Eun Jung, and praised: "Girl, your temperament is not like that of an ordinary person, are you a police officer?" Eun Jung was slightly stunned. She didn't expect the old man's eyes to be so sharp. She smiled and nodded. The old man gave a thumbs up: "I said, that kind of righteousness can't be covered up. The story of you saving people yesterday was spread all over the beach. It's amazing!"

Eunjung was a little embarrassed and said modestly, "This is our duty, not worth mentioning." The old man shook his head and said, "There are not many young people nowadays who are as responsible as you. Not only did you save a life, you also set a good example for everyone. I see that the three of you have a deep bond, and I really envy your friendship."

Xu Mo continued, "Old man, you are right. We are not only colleagues, but also friends. No matter when and where, we will support each other and overcome difficulties together." Li Zixue added, "Just like you and your spouse, the friendship accumulated over the years is the most precious."

The old man nodded with satisfaction and said earnestly: "You must cherish this friendship. With close friends accompanying you on the road of life, you can calmly deal with any storm. Remember, no matter where you go, you must not forget your original intention and always be the one who dares to take responsibility and is willing to help others."

After bidding farewell to the old man, the three of them walked along the beach, the old man's words echoing in their hearts, triggering a deep resonance. Xu Mo suddenly stopped and pointed to the distance: "Look, there is an uninhabited island over there, how about we row a boat to explore it?" Eun Jung and Li Zixue looked at each other and nodded excitedly. The three of them rented a small boat and headed towards the island.

The island is lush with vegetation, birdsong and flowers, like a paradise. They shuttled through the woods and came across a wounded fawn. Eun-jeong immediately took out the first aid kit and carefully bandaged the fawn's wound. Xu Mo and Li Zixue assisted on the side. The three of them had a tacit understanding. The fawn seemed to feel their kindness and quietly accepted the treatment.

After treating the wound, the deer looked at them gratefully, turned around and disappeared into the depths of the jungle. Eun Jung said with emotion: "Every life deserves respect and love, whether it is human or animal, we have the responsibility to protect it." Xu Mo agreed: "Yes, this is our mission and our belief. No matter how the future changes, we must stick to this original intention."

After the adventure, the three returned to the beach. The sun had slowly set, and the sky was dyed golden red. They lit a bonfire on the beach, grilled seafood, and shared today's adventures and insights. Xu Mo raised his glass and proposed: "Cheers to our friendship and our mission!"

Eunjeong and Lee Ja-sul smiled and raised their glasses in response: "Cheers!" The laughter of the three people floated in the sea breeze, interweaving with the sound of the waves into a moving symphony. At this moment, a strange woman came quietly. She looked at the three people by the campfire, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes.

The woman hesitated for a moment, and finally mustered up the courage to step forward and said softly: "Excuse me, hello, I am the wife of the man you rescued yesterday." Xu Mo, Li Zixue and Eun Jung looked at her in surprise. The woman continued: "I heard about your deeds and came here to thank you. If it weren't for you, I might have lost my husband."

The woman's eyes were red and her voice trembled slightly: "You are not only police officers, but also our guardian angels. On behalf of my husband and our entire family, I would like to express my deepest respect and gratitude to you." As she spoke, she bowed deeply.

Xu Mo, Li Zixue and Eun Jung quickly stood up. Xu Mo supported the woman and said sincerely, "Madam, you are too polite. This is what we should do. Any police officer who encounters this situation will lend a helping hand without hesitation."

Eun Jung held the woman's hand and comforted her, "Your husband will definitely get better. Believe in us and believe in him. Please tell him to be strong. We will always pray for him." Li Zixue also echoed, "Yes, life always has twists and turns, but as long as we are united, there is nothing we can't overcome."

The woman nodded with tears in her eyes, her gratitude overflowing with words. She thanked the three people again and turned away, leaving behind a determined and grateful back. Xu Mo, Li Zixue and Eun Jung watched her go away, their hearts filled with a sense of mission and accomplishment.

The bonfire was jumping, the sea breeze was blowing, and the three of them sat together, thinking about a lot of things. Eun Jung said softly: "Xu Mo, Li Zixue, I think we are not just police officers, but also messengers of hope and courage. Every rescue, every help, is lighting up other people's lives."

Xu Mo was deeply touched: "Eun Jung is right. Our existence is to protect everyone who needs help and to bring them hope and light. This is our responsibility as police officers and our mission in life."

Li Zixue looked at the wine glass in her hand with a firm look in her eyes: "No matter what challenges we face in the future, no matter where we are, we must keep this original intention in mind and use our actions to interpret what a true guardian is."

The three of them raised their glasses again, the firelight reflected on their faces, their smiles were warm and firm. As the night deepened and the starry sky shone, their hearts were filled with expectations and determination for the future. This trip made them understand friendship, mission and responsibility more deeply, and also filled them with confidence and hope for the future.

Xu Mo looked up at the starry sky and whispered, "Eunjeong, Li Zixue, have you ever thought about what it would be like if we were really old?" Eunjeong smiled mischievously, "Xu Mo, are you worried about getting old?" Li Zixue echoed, "Xu Mo, don't worry, even if you become an old man, we will still accompany you to see the sea and travel."

(End of this chapter)