I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Under the night sky, neon lights and starlight intertwined to create a bizarre and dazzling spectacle. Zhang Wanqing stood by the window, her gaze piercing the post-rain mist as she gazed upon this city, both familiar and unfamiliar. Her fingers gently touched the cold window sill, yet her heart surged with an unprecedented passion. Her ability, this sudden power, brought her not only hope but also deep worry.

Zhang Wanqing looked very weak. She sat on the sofa with her head resting on the back and her eyes half closed.

"Wanqing, are you okay? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Fu Siyuan asked with concern.

"It's okay... I just feel a little tired..." Zhang Wanqing replied.

At this moment, Zhang Wanqing felt a force surge within her body. Her heartbeat quickened, the current grew stronger, and her fingers began to emit a dazzling light. She tried to control the force, but it seemed to have a will of its own, surging through her body, searching for an outlet.

"Wanqing!" Fu Siyuan exclaimed. He saw Zhang Wanqing's body begin to tremble, and electric current overflowed from her fingertips, hitting the table next to her, and the wooden tabletop instantly caught fire.

Zhang Wanqing felt a surge of panic as her power spiraled out of control. She closed her eyes and desperately tried to control it, but it was like a wild horse running free, becoming increasingly difficult to control.

Just as Zhang Wanqing was struggling with her strength, Li Wei and Lin Feng heard footsteps outside. They quickly turned off the lights and hid in the shadows.

"Someone is coming!" Li Wei warned in a low voice, and they quickly and orderly prepared for a possible confrontation.

Zhang Wanqing felt the surge of power subside a little. She opened her eyes and saw Fu Siyuan looking at her nervously. "I have to go help." Her voice trembled a little, but her eyes were firm.

Fu Siyuan nodded. He knew that Zhang Wanqing's power was their only hope. "Be careful."

Zhang Wanqing took a deep breath. She concentrated, trying to direct the power into her palms. The current gathered in her hands, forming a ball of light. She carefully controlled the ball of light and slowly walked towards the door.

The door was flung open and several men in black suits rushed in, their eyes grim and weapons in their hands.

"Don't move!" the leading man ordered coldly.

Zhang Wanqing didn't hesitate. She threw the ball of light at the leading man. It arced through the air and struck the man in the chest. The powerful current sent the man flying, sending him crashing heavily against the wall.

The other pursuers were stunned by the sudden attack. They stood there, not knowing what was happening. Zhang Wanqing didn't give them a chance to react. She quickly winked at her companions, and they immediately rushed to the window.

They rushed out the window in one breath. The rain outside intensified. The rain hitting their faces brought a sense of clarity. They shuttled through the narrow alleys, trying to escape possible pursuit. Zhang Wanqing's mind kept replaying the scene just now. She knew that her plan had succeeded, but it was only temporary safety.

"We have to find a place to hide." Li Wei said breathlessly, his face covered with a mixture of rain and sweat.

Lin Feng nodded, his eyes flashing with determination in the night. "I know a place. It's safe."

They followed Lin Feng to an abandoned warehouse, which had once been his secret base. The warehouse was filled with various miscellaneous items, and the air was filled with the smell of dampness and rust. They found a secluded corner and hid there temporarily.

Zhang Wanqing stood in a dilapidated warehouse, surrounded by piles of abandoned machinery and rusting iron. Raindrops dripped through the cracks in the roof, making a monotonous sound. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil within her. Her fingers trembled slightly, and electricity surged through her body, longing for release.

She recalled the moment outside the newspaper office, the power leaping at her fingertips, like a caged beast longing for freedom. But now, she felt fear, fear that she could not control this power, fear of the destruction it would bring.

Fu Siyuan stood beside her, his eyes full of worry. "Wanqing, are you really okay?"

Zhang Wanqing nodded, her voice trembling slightly. "I must be able to." She closed her eyes again, concentrating, trying to guide the power. Her fingers began to heat up, electricity coursing through her body, and then slowly, a faint light emanated from her fingertips.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and the door of the warehouse was pushed open, and a figure appeared at the door. Zhang Wanqing's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively released the power in her hand.

"No!" Fu Siyuan's exclamation was drowned out by the crackling sound of electricity.

A dazzling flash of lightning pierced the darkness and struck the figure at the door. The figure was struck, his body shook violently, and then flew backwards and fell heavily to the ground.

Zhang Wanqing's heart was pounding. She opened her eyes and saw Li Wei lying on the ground, his body twitching. Her face turned pale in an instant. She ran over and knelt beside him.

"Li Wei!" Her voice was filled with panic and self-blame.

Fu Siyuan and Lin Feng also rushed over. When they saw Li Wei's appearance, their faces also turned pale. Lin Feng quickly checked Li Wei's condition. His breathing was rapid and his heartbeat was weak.

"He's still breathing, but very weak." There was a hint of trembling in Lin Feng's voice.

Tears welled up in Zhang Wanqing's eyes. She looked at her hands, which had just released deadly power. "What...what did I do?"

Zhang Wanqing sat beside Li Wei, her tears dripping onto the cold ground. Her heart was filled with self-blame and pain. Her strength, what she thought was protection, had turned into harm.

Fu Siyuan patted her shoulder gently, his voice gentle but firm. "Wanqing, this isn't your fault. We all make mistakes, but we can't give up."

Zhang Wanqing raised her head, her eyes red and swollen, but with a determined glint in them. "I won't let this happen again. I must control my power."

Lin Feng nodded, a look of determination in his eyes. "Let's do this together. Let's find a way to control it together."

They sat together and began to study the book, looking for a way to control the power.

As the night deepened, the city lights gradually went out, but Zhang Wanqing and her companions did not rest. They sat together, studying the documents and discussing new plans.

Zhang Wanqing opened the book and began to read, trying to find a way to control her power. She felt her fingers warm up again, and a weak electric current flowed from her fingertips.

"I can try." There was a hint of anticipation in Zhang Wanqing's voice.

She concentrated, and slowly, the light from her fingers grew brighter and brighter, the electricity stronger. She felt her power growing, and she began to master it.

Zhang Wanqing opened her eyes, knowing she had taken an important step. Her ability, her strength, would become her weapon against corrupt officials.