I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

A few weeks later, Zhang Wanqing arranged another meeting between Li Wei and Lin Yue. This time, they chose a more intimate setting—a quiet little restaurant. The soft lighting and gentle music added a touch of romance to the meeting.

Li Wei arrived early, wearing a dark suit, looking more formal than usual. His eyes revealed a hint of anticipation, but also a hint of uneasiness.

Lin Yue also arrived on time. She was wearing a simple dress with her long hair draped lightly over her shoulders, looking both elegant and intellectual. There was a hint of curiosity in her eyes, as if she was waiting for something.

The two sat down. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan sat not far away, looking at them with a smile. Zhang Wanqing whispered to Fu Siyuan, "I hope this will have a good result."

Fu Siyuan nodded, a glimmer of expectation in his eyes: "Yes, they are both good people, there should be a good result."

Li Wei cleared his throat and began to recount his past years. His voice was deep and powerful, each word brimming with emotion. He recounted his glorious career in the police force, but also the confusion and loneliness he felt after resigning. His voice was tinged with bitterness, yet also with a hint of relief.

Lin Yue listened quietly, with a hint of sympathy in her eyes, but also a hint of admiration. She didn't expect that Li Wei had experienced so much.

"I know my life was a mess," Li Wei sighed, "but I don't want it to continue like this. I want to change. I want to start over."

A hint of tenderness flashed in Lin Yue's eyes, and she said softly: "I believe you, Li Wei. I believe you can do well."

A warm feeling welled up in Li Wei's heart. He looked at Lin Yue with a flicker of gratitude in his eyes. He knew that Lin Yue's words were sincere.

Lin Yue also cryptically revealed her secret crush on Li Wei back in school. Her voice was a touch shy, yet also firm. She recounted her admiration and respect for Li Wei at the time, as well as her silent concern for him.

A complex emotion surged in Li Wei's heart. He had never thought that Lin Yue had such feelings for him. He looked at Lin Yue, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, but also a touch of emotion.

"I don't know, Lin Yue." Li Wei sighed, "I didn't know you had such feelings for me at that time."

Lin Yue's face flushed slightly, and she said softly, "I was still very young at that time, and I didn't understand many things. But now, I want to give myself a chance, and give you a chance too."

A warm feeling welled up in Li Wei's heart. He looked at Lin Yue with a glint of determination in his eyes. He knew that this was a new beginning, an opportunity that both of them could seize.

With Zhang Wanqing's help, Li Wei and Lin Yue began to see each other more frequently. They took walks together, watched movies together, and discussed work and life together. With each meeting, they understood each other better and appreciated each other more.

As time went on, the relationship between the two gradually warmed up. They began to share more of their thoughts and began to trust each other more. They knew that their relationship had gone beyond the scope of friends and they were entering a new stage.

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan looked at them, their hearts filled with relief. They knew that their efforts were not in vain.

Moonlight, like water, quietly sprinkled across the city streets, casting a mysterious veil over the bustling metropolis. Li Wei walked home alone, his thoughts as deep as the night. Ever since his blind date with Lin Yue, his life seemed to have changed, and a long-lost warmth quietly grew within him.

His steps unconsciously stopped in front of a small bar, where he occasionally came to relax. The lights were dim, the music was low, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of alcohol and tobacco. Li Wei found a seat in the corner and ordered a glass of whiskey. He needed a little alcohol to relax his tense nerves.

Just then, his phone rang. It was a message from Lin Yue: "Are you free tomorrow? I'd like to ask you for a favor." Li Wei's mouth corners unconsciously rose, and he replied: "Of course, I'm at your service anytime."

The next day, the sun was shining brightly, and Li Wei arrived at the newspaper where Lin Yue worked as agreed. Lin Yue, dressed in a smart business suit, was busy directing reporters. When she saw Li Wei, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes: "You're here, just in time, I need your help to investigate a clue."

Li Wei smiled slightly. He liked the feeling of being needed. "No problem. What's the clue?"

Lin Yue handed him a document: "We recently received a report that an underground organization is conducting illegal transactions. We need to find their trading location."

Li Wei took the document, a serious look in his eyes: "This is no small matter, we have to be careful."

The two began their investigation, crisscrossing the city's streets and alleys, from suspicious shops to hidden warehouses. Li Wei's police instincts told him this case was no simple matter. They needed more evidence, more clues.

As night fell, the two arrived at an abandoned factory. The factory was pitch black, with only the occasional squeal of rats breaking the silence. Li Wei and Lin Yue walked into the factory cautiously, their eyes searching the darkness for any suspicious signs.

Suddenly, a dark shadow emerged from the darkness and pounced on Lin Yue. Li Wei's reaction was extremely fast. He rushed forward and pulled Lin Yue aside, leaving himself exposed to the attack. The dark shadow's fist hit Li Wei's face hard. He felt a sharp pain, but he did not retreat. Instead, he rushed forward.

The two men wrestled in the dark, and Li Wei, with his years of police training, gradually gained the upper hand. He punched the other man in the chin, and the shadow screamed and fell to the ground.

Lin Yue was still in shock. She ran forward and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

Li Wei wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and shook his head: "It's okay, this little injury is nothing."

A trace of admiration flashed in Lin Yue's eyes, and she said softly, "Thank you, Li Wei."

A warm feeling surged in Li Wei's heart. He knew that this was not only because he saved Lin Yue, but also because he felt Lin Yue's care and trust in him.

The two continued to search the factory and eventually found evidence of illegal transactions in a hidden room. They immediately notified the police and busted the criminal gang.

After the case was over, Lin Yue invited Li Wei to celebrate together. They chose a quiet restaurant with flickering candlelight and soft music, adding a touch of romance to the evening.

Lin Yue raised his glass, a trace of gratitude flashing in his eyes: "Li Wei, thank you so much today."

Li Wei smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "You're welcome, it's my duty to protect you."

Their eyes met in the candlelight, and a subtle emotion slowly flowed in the air. After this incident, the relationship between them had changed.