I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Zhang Wanqing was terrified, her heart nearly leaping out of her throat. "It's over, it's over! Could we have been discovered?" Countless possibilities flashed through her mind, each one causing her panic.

The sound of a chair moving echoed through the room, like a thunderclap exploding in Zhang Wanqing's heart. She panicked and turned to flee, but in her nervousness, she tripped over her own chair. Time seemed to slow down at this moment, and Zhang Wanqing saw her body slowly falling forward, powerless to stop it.

"Ah!" A scream escaped her lips, remarkably clear in the silent office. Zhang Wanqing felt as if she were about to fall forward. She subconsciously closed her eyes, waiting for the moment of close contact with the cold ground. The only thing that flashed through her mind wasn't a premonition of pain, but rather a fear of the impending embarrassment.

At this critical moment, a warm and strong hand supported her shoulder. The warmth of the hand came through the thin shirt and instantly dispelled the panic in Zhang Wanqing's heart.

"Be careful." A low and gentle male voice sounded in my ears, like a spring breeze blowing through my heart.

That voice wasn't Fu Siyuan's. This realization surprised Zhang Wanqing, who opened her eyes and slowly raised them to meet a pair of smiling eyes. It was a boy she had never seen before, handsome, with gentle eyes that seemed to see through the sea of ​​stars that could see into people's hearts. Sunlight slanted in through the window, gilding his features with a faint golden edge, like a prince from a fairy tale.

"Are you okay?" the boy asked with concern, his hand still on her shoulder. There was a hint of smile in his voice, but it didn't sound frivolous, instead it made people feel warm and reassured.

Zhang Wanqing suddenly felt frozen, as if under a spell. Her face flushed all the way to her neck, burning as if on fire. She stammered, unable to form a complete sentence, feeling incredibly stupid. She could feel the warmth of the boy's hand through her shirt, making her even more uneasy, yet also feeling a strange, inexplicable throbbing sensation.

Just then, the office door opened with a slight creaking sound.

"Wanqing?" A familiar voice came, like a thunder exploding in Zhang Wanqing's heart.

Zhang Wanqing looked up suddenly to see Fu Siyuan standing at the door, a look of surprise and something she couldn't decipher. Was it confusion? Or... displeasure? Fu Siyuan's gaze flickered between Zhang Wanqing and the strange boy, finally settling on the hand still resting on Zhang Wanqing's shoulder. His brows furrowed slightly, then quickly relaxed.

For a moment, Zhang Wanqing felt as if she were in a novel. She stood there, with the strange boy who had just supported her on her left, and Fu Siyuan on her right. A subtle atmosphere filled the air, making it difficult for Zhang Wanqing to breathe.

Her heart beat faster, her ears buzzed, and she could almost hear the sound of her blood rushing...

Zhang Wanqing stood at the office window, her fingers tapping the glass gently, creating a rhythmic sound. Her gaze passed through the rain, landing on the dimly lit streets in the distance. The appearance of that strange boy was like a stone dropped into a calm lake, stirring ripples in her heart.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil. Who was that boy? Why was he here? His eyes seemed to conceal a secret, an elusive one. Zhang Wanqing's heart was filled with doubts, but she knew now was not the time to dwell on these questions. She had to focus and continue her investigation.

She turned back to her computer. The report on the screen was already mostly finished. Her fingers pounded across the keyboard, each word like a bullet, piercing the heart of the pharmaceutical company. She wanted the whole world to know how these innocent children were used as experimental subjects by the pharmaceutical company.

Just then, her cell phone rang. It was Li Wei calling.

"Wanqing, we've got some new information." Li Wei's voice was deep and powerful. "The pharmaceutical company may take more extreme measures."

"I understand. I'll be careful." Zhang Wanqing's voice was firm and calm. "We can't let their plot succeed."

On the other end of the phone, Li Wei was silent for a while, then said, "Wanqing, you have to be careful of that strange boy. He might not be simple."

Zhang Wanqing was startled. She remembered the look in the boy's eyes, which seemed to hide something. She nodded, even though Li Wei couldn't see it.

"I will." There was a hint of determination in her voice.

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Wanqing stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the night again. She knew that she had to be more careful and not let anyone interfere with her investigation.

At that moment, she caught a glimpse of a dark figure out of the corner of her eye. She quickly turned around and saw the strange boy standing at the door of her office, with a hint of apology in his eyes.

"I'm sorry, did I scare you?" His voice was gentle and sincere.

A complex emotion surged in Zhang Wanqing's heart. She looked at him warily without saying a word.

The boy seemed to see her vigilance. He smiled slightly and said, "My name is Lin Hao. I'm here to help you."

Zhang Wanqing frowned, not knowing whether she should believe him. But her intuition told her that this boy had no ill intentions.

"I know you're investigating the problematic vaccine incident at the pharmaceutical factory." Lin Hao's voice was deep and powerful. "I have some evidence that can help you."

Zhang Wanqing's heart moved, and she looked into Lin Hao's eyes, trying to find the answer.

"Why are you willing to help me?" There was a hint of doubt in her voice.

Lin Hao was silent for a while, then said: "Because my sister is also one of those children."

Zhang Wanqing's heart was shaken. She looked into Lin Hao's eyes and saw a trace of pain and determination. She knew that she had to believe him.

"Okay, I believe you." There was a hint of determination in her voice. "Let's work together to expose the crimes of the pharmaceutical company."

A trace of gratitude flashed in Lin Hao's eyes. He nodded and said, "Let's go together."

Late at night, the two sat in front of the computer and began to sort out the evidence Lin Hao had brought. Time passed by minute by minute, and the sky outside gradually brightened. They both knew that this was a difficult battle, but they also knew that this was a battle they had to win.

Just as they were busy, the office door was suddenly pushed open. Zhang Wanqing and Lin Hao quickly looked up and saw Li Wei and Fu Siyuan standing at the door with nervous expressions on their faces.

"Wanqing, we've got some new information." Li Wei's voice was deep and powerful. "The pharmaceutical factory has already started taking action."