I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Following the clues from the license plate number, Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan quickly found Awu's residence. They arrived at an old residential complex and knocked on Awu's door. The door opened, and a man who looked to be in his thirties appeared at the door. He wore a pair of glasses and looked very refined.

"Hello, are you Awu?" Zhang Wanqing asked politely.

Ah Wu nodded, "It's me, what do you want from me?"

Fu Siyuan took over the conversation. "We're investigating a jewelry store theft, and your license plate number appeared near the crime scene. We'd like to ask you, where were you last night?"

Wu's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. "I was at home last night and didn't go out. Maybe someone stole my license plate number."

Zhang Wanqing observed Awu's expression and felt that he was lying. "Mr. Awu, we have evidence that your car was seen near the crime scene. Can you give us a reasonable explanation?"

Wu seemed a little nervous. "I really don't know. Maybe someone is using my license plate. I can cooperate with your investigation."

Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing looked at each other and decided to believe Awu's words for now, but they would continue to investigate. They left Awu's home and began to visit neighbors in the community, hoping to find more clues.

After some investigation, they found that Wu's recent behavior was abnormal, he often went out late at night, and seemed to have contact with some unidentified people. These discoveries made Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan more suspicious that Wu was involved in the theft.

"Wanqing, I think Awu might just be a minor figure in this criminal gang," Fu Siyuan analyzed. "We need to find bigger clues to uncover the true face of this gang."

Zhang Wanqing nodded. "Let's continue investigating and see if we can find more evidence."

The two continued their investigation in the community and finally found a key clue from a neighbor. The neighbor said that he had seen Wu with several strangers, and they seemed to be discussing something important.

"These people seemed very mysterious, and I didn't dare ask too many questions," a neighbor recalled. "They often gathered at night, and I felt they might be up to something bad."

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan were delighted. This might be the key to uncovering the true face of the criminal gang. They decided to follow Wu to see if he would meet with these people again.

After several days of tracking, Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan discovered that Wu was indeed in frequent contact with several strangers. They decided to follow Wu to a remote warehouse one night to see what they were doing.

The night was as dark as ink, and the hustle and bustle of the city gradually faded, leaving only the occasional sound of traffic and the barking of dogs in the distance. In such a silent night, Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan quietly followed Ah Wu to this remote warehouse. Surrounded by overgrown weeds, the warehouse looked particularly eerie, broken only by the faint light from within.

In the darkness of night, Ah Wu drove a rental car to the warehouse with several packages. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan followed from a distance, hiding in the shadows near the warehouse to observe.

The two approached the warehouse cautiously, trying to avoid making any noise. Ah Wu and a few strangers entered the warehouse, and soon the lights came on. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan quietly approached the warehouse, hiding behind a pile of discarded cardboard boxes outside and peering inside through the window.

The situation inside the warehouse gradually became clear. They saw that the warehouse was full of various jewels. Awu and several strangers were busy counting a pile of jewels and then packing them into a large box. The jewels sparkled under the light.

"These jewels were stolen from the 'Brilliant Star' jewelry store." Fu Siyuan whispered.

Zhang Wanqing nodded. "It seems we've found the criminal gang's lair. We need to call the police and have them arrest them."

At that moment, a stranger in the warehouse suddenly stood up and walked to the window, as if sensing something. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan immediately held their breath, pressing their bodies against the wall, not daring to move. The stranger glanced out the window, finding nothing unusual, and then returned to the pile of jewelry with confidence.

"Wanqing, we have to act quickly. These people are very alert and we can't give them too much time." Fu Siyuan said in a low voice, with a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

Zhang Wanqing nodded, quickly pulled her phone from her pocket, and prepared to call the police. However, at that moment, her phone suddenly vibrated slightly. Zhang Wanqing's heart sank, knowing she was in trouble. Strangers immediately became alert and looked towards the window.

"Someone's outside!" a stranger shouted, with a hint of panic in his voice.

Ah Wu immediately rushed to the window and shouted angrily, "Who's outside? Get out!"

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan exchanged a glance, realizing they could no longer hide. They quickly emerged from their hiding places and confronted the criminal gang inside the warehouse.

"So it's you. Who are you?!" Awu shouted angrily, his eyes full of ferocity.

Fu Siyuan stepped forward and shouted, "We are reporters. Your criminal behavior has been exposed. Put down the jewelry quickly, otherwise you will bear the consequences!"

When Wu and the others heard this, a trace of disdain appeared on their faces. "Just two reporters? Don't dream!" Wu sneered and waved his hands for his men to prepare for action.

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan knew the situation was critical, but they didn't back down. They quickly separated and prepared to deal with the attack from the criminal gang. Just then, a sirens suddenly sounded outside the warehouse, getting closer and closer.

"Oh no, the police are here!" a stranger shouted in panic.

Ah Wu's face turned pale instantly, knowing he had no way to escape. The members of the criminal gang panicked, some trying to escape, some trying to resist. Ah Wu roared and rushed towards Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan, wanting to take them hostage.

Seeing this, Fu Siyuan immediately rushed forward, blocking Zhang Wanqing. Although Ah Wu's movements were swift, Fu Siyuan was not to be trifled with. The two engaged in a fierce fight in the warehouse, and the jewelry was scattered all over the floor with a crisp sound.

Just as Ah Wu was about to catch Fu Siyuan, the door of the warehouse was suddenly knocked open and a group of police rushed in. The members of the criminal gang were subdued in an instant, and Ah Wu was pinned to the ground by the police.

The police quickly took away the members of the criminal gang and peace returned to the warehouse.

"Wait!" a handcuffed gang member suddenly shouted, a hint of panic in his voice. "You've got the wrong guy!"

The police were stunned for a moment, and Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing were also confused. The handcuffed member continued, "We didn't steal these jewels, we just came to pick them up!"

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere at the scene froze. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan looked at each other, their hearts filled with confusion. Could this all be just a misunderstanding?

The police quickly re-investigated the scene and uncovered some shocking evidence. It turned out that the criminal gang was merely an intermediary, responsible for transporting the jewelry from one location to another. The real thieves were still at large in the dark.

"How is this possible?" Zhang Wanqing said in disbelief.

"We are telling the truth!" said the criminal gang members.

It seems that this case is the same as the previous ones and not that simple.