I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

As night falls, the lights at the "Bright Star" jewelry store in the city center remain brightly lit. Inside, a variety of precious jewels, from diamond necklaces to emerald rings, radiate an alluring brilliance. The staff busily introduces the various jewels to customers, and the store is filled with laughter and joy.

However, just around midnight, when the last customer left and the clerks began to tidy up the counter, a carefully planned theft quietly unfolded.

A dark figure slipped in through the back door, his movements light and swift. He deftly avoided the store's security cameras and made his way directly to the safe where the high-end jewelry was stored. He pulled a set of professional lockpicking tools from his pocket and began to work expertly. In less than three minutes, the safe door was quietly opened.

The shadowy figure quickly put the jewelry into a specially made backpack and quietly left the jewelry store. The entire process did not attract anyone's attention, and the surveillance video was cleverly tampered with to show any abnormalities.

The next morning, the owner of the jewelry store discovered that the safe had been opened and the jewelry was missing, so he immediately called the police. The police quickly arrived at the scene, cordoned off the jewelry store, and began an investigation.

The morning sun shone through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating Zhang Wanqing's face. She slowly opened her eyes, the fatigue from last night still seeming to have not completely subsided. She sat on the edge of the bed, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Fu Siyuan's words, "Give me some time," kept echoing in her mind, filling her heart with anticipation and uneasiness.

She knew that the relationship between her and Fu Siyuan had reached a critical turning point. She needed to give him time, and she also needed to give herself time. But the inner struggle did not stop because of this. She was always torn between herself and didn't know what the future would be like.

Zhang Wanqing walked to the window, opened the curtains, and let the sunlight fill the room. She took a deep breath, trying to dispel the haze in her heart. She knew that she couldn't continue to immerse herself in her own emotional world. She still had work and responsibilities.

She put on her clothes and prepared to go out. Just then, her cell phone rang. It was the editor of the newspaper. "Wanqing, there is an urgent case that needs you and Fu Siyuan to investigate. Come here as soon as possible."

Zhang Wanqing knew what this meant. She and Fu Siyuan were going to work together again, which meant that they had to put aside their emotional problems for the time being and devote themselves to their work.

She quickly went out and rushed to the newspaper office. When she arrived at the newspaper office, she saw Fu Siyuan already waiting for her in the conference room. There was a hint of seriousness in his eyes, and when he saw Zhang Wanqing come in, he nodded.

"Wanqing, we have a new case," Fu Siyuan said, a hint of urgency in his voice. "Last night, a burglary occurred at a jewelry store in the city center. The stolen jewelry is priceless. The police are investigating, but we need to dig up more information from the media."

Zhang Wanqing knew this was an important task: "Okay, let's get started right away."

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan received an urgent assignment from the newspaper and rushed to the jewelry store. The store was in chaos, and the police were conducting an intense on-site investigation. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan presented their press credentials and were allowed in.

"Wanqing, look at this surveillance video." Fu Siyuan pointed at the image on the screen, a hint of doubt in his tone. "The surveillance video has been tampered with, but we can see this figure."

Zhang Wanqing leaned over and carefully examined the surveillance footage. In the footage, a blurry figure appeared at the back door of the jewelry store before disappearing into the night. "This person's movements were very skillful; clearly a professional," Zhang Wanqing analyzed.

Fu Siyuan nodded. "We need to find out who this person is. Wanqing, go interview the jewelry store employees and see if they've noticed anything unusual. I'll talk to the police and see if they have any leads."

The two quickly split up. Zhang Wanqing approached the jewelry store staff and began to inquire in detail about what happened last night. The staff all said that everything was normal last night and they had not noticed any suspicious individuals.

"Are you sure you didn't see any strangers entering the store?" Zhang Wanqing asked.

A young clerk thought for a moment, "Last night there was a customer who asked a lot of questions about jewelry but then left without buying. He seemed suspicious."

"Can you describe his appearance?" Zhang Wanqing asked immediately.

The clerk recalled, "He was wearing a pair of black sunglasses and a black windbreaker, and he looked very mysterious."

Zhang Wanqing's heart moved. This might be an important clue. She quickly wrote it down and then went to find Fu Siyuan.

Fu Siyuan was talking to the head of the police. When he saw Zhang Wanqing coming over, he went to greet her. "Wanqing, have you found any clues?"

Zhang Wanqing told Fu Siyuan the clerk's description, "This person has very distinct characteristics. We should be able to find him in the surveillance."

Fu Siyuan nodded. "The police are also looking for this person's identity. They have retrieved the surrounding surveillance footage and are checking each one."

The two men quickly took action and began gathering information about the case. They interviewed jewelry store staff, reviewed surveillance footage, and interviewed nearby residents, leaving no detail unturned and no clue unresolved.

Throughout the investigation, Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan maintained their tacit understanding. They cooperated and supported each other, as if their previous emotional entanglement had never occurred. However, Zhang Wanqing still felt a sense of unease. She knew that their emotional problems had not been resolved, but had only been temporarily put on hold.

"Fu Siyuan, what do you think is the story behind this case?" Zhang Wanqing asked softly, trying to divert her attention.

Fu Siyuan pondered for a moment. "I think this is more than just a simple theft. The suspect seems to be very purposeful and acts very cautiously. We need to find his motive."

Zhang Wanqing nodded. She knew Fu Siyuan was right. She forced herself to focus on the case and not think about the complicated emotions.

The two continued to search for clues inside and outside the jewelry store, hoping to find more evidence. After several hours of effort, they discovered a key detail: in the surveillance video at the back door of the jewelry store, although the picture was tampered with, a blurred license plate number could still be seen.

"This license plate number may be our breakthrough." Fu Siyuan said excitedly.

Zhang Wanqing immediately contacted the newspaper's information department and asked them to help look up the registration information for the license plate number. Soon, the information department came back with the news: the license plate number belonged to a rented car, rented by a man named Ah Wu.

"Awu, this name sounds very ordinary." Zhang Wanqing frowned.

Fu Siyuan nodded and said, "We need to find this person and see if he has anything to do with this theft."