I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

The day after the case was solved, sunlight streamed through the police station windows, and a long-lost sense of ease permeated the air. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan stood in the office, their desks piled high with case documents and materials. After days of intense work, their faces wore a hint of fatigue, but their eyes gleamed with triumph.

"It's finally over." Fu Siyuan stretched and rubbed his sore shoulders. "Wu Tian and Zhou Ming have been caught, and those innocent dogs have been rescued."

"Yes, justice will never be absent." Zhang Wanqing nodded, a hint of relief in her eyes. "But we can't let our guard down. There might be other similar criminal networks out there."

"That's right." Fu Siyuan sighed, "However, the most important thing now is to take a rest and visit Li Wei."

"Oh, Li Wei is still in the hospital." Zhang Wanqing suddenly remembered, "We have to go see him. He has been concerned about the progress of the case these days."

"Let's go." Fu Siyuan picked up his coat, "I can tell him the result of the case while I'm at it."

The hospital corridor was filled with the smell of disinfectant, and the sunlight shining through the glass windows onto the white walls seemed particularly warm. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan hurried into the ward and saw Li Wei leaning on the bed with a tired look in his eyes. But when he saw them come in, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"You're here." Li Wei propped himself up, his voice a little weak, but with a hint of relief in his tone.

"How are you? Are you feeling okay?" Zhang Wanqing walked to the bedside and looked at him with concern.

"I'm fine, just a little tired." Li Wei smiled, "The doctor said I can be discharged after a few more days of rest."

"That's good." Fu Siyuan breathed a sigh of relief. "The case has been solved. Wu Tian and Zhou Ming have both been arrested, and their criminal network has been completely destroyed."

"Really?" Li Wei's eyes lit up. "Great! Where are those innocent dogs?"

"They are all safe now," Zhang Wanqing said. "We have sent them to an animal protection center. They will soon be adopted and live a happy life."

"That's great..." Li Wei closed his eyes slightly, a relieved smile on his face, "I knew you could do it."

"You have made an invaluable contribution." Fu Siyuan patted Li Wei's shoulder, "If you hadn't persisted in tracking down the case, we wouldn't have found the clue so quickly."

"I didn't do anything." Li Wei shook his head. "I just did what I should do."

"Don't say that." Zhang Wanqing gently held Li Wei's hand. "We all saw you get hurt because of the case. You're the best."

Li Wei's eyes flashed with emotion, and he smiled slightly: "I am very proud to fight alongside you. Aren't we the iron triangle, buddies?"

"Who are you and your brother? We are sisters! Hahaha..." Zhang Wanqing was amused by Li Wei.

The ward fell silent. The three men smiled at each other, their hearts filled with warmth and strength. They knew that although this case had been solved, their mission continued. As long as justice existed, they would continue to fight.

After Li Wei was discharged from the hospital, although his body had not yet fully recovered, his heart was still full of perseverance for justice and desire for work. His leg injury needed time to recover, but he would not let himself be idle.

Sunlight streamed through the curtains into Li Wei's apartment, the air thick with the faint scent of disinfectant. Li Wei sat in his wheelchair, gazing out the window at the street, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions. His leg injury was gradually healing, but it would take some time for him to fully recover. This period was both a torment and an opportunity for him to reassess himself.

"Hey, Li Wei, how do you feel?" Zhang Wanqing's voice came from the door. She was holding a bag of fruit in her hand and had a warm smile on her face.

"Much better, thank you." Li Wei turned around with a grateful smile on his face, "Why are you here again?"

"I came to see you." Fu Siyuan also walked in, holding a newspaper in his hand. "We just sent out a report on this case, and the response was pretty good."

"Really?" Li Wei took the newspaper and saw the headline - "Dawn of Justice: The Collapse of the Dog Trafficking Criminal Network." He felt a sense of relief. "That's great."

"We've written down all the details of the case, including your contribution." Zhang Wanqing sat next to him and patted his shoulder gently. "Although you're a former police officer, you helped us a lot this time."

"I just did what I should do." Li Wei smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes. "Although I can no longer charge into battle like before, I can still do something else."

"What are your plans?" Fu Siyuan asked curiously.

Li Wei was silent for a moment, a thoughtful look in his eyes: "I want to do something meaningful, like helping those rescued dogs find new homes."

"That's a good idea." Zhang Wanqing's eyes lit up. "I can help you contact the animal protection center and see if they need volunteers."

"Yes, you are very familiar with these things and can definitely help." Fu Siyuan also nodded in agreement.

"I think I can go there as a volunteer." Li Wei's eyes flickered with anticipation. "Although I have limited mobility, I can use my experience and expertise to help those innocent lives."

"That's a great idea!" Zhang Wanqing said excitedly. "I can help you write a report to get more people to pay attention to animal protection."

"Yes, you are a very good writer." Fu Siyuan also laughed, "We can do something more meaningful together."

A warm feeling surged in Li Wei's heart.

A few days later, Li Wei officially became a volunteer at the animal protection center. Although he was still recovering from his leg injury, he showed up at the center on time every day to help the staff care for the rescued dogs. His expertise and experience quickly made him a key member of the center's staff.

"Li Wei, can you help take a look at this dog's leg?" A young volunteer pushed an injured dog to Li Wei.

"Okay, let me take a look." Li Wei carefully examined the dog's wound with a hint of tenderness in his eyes. "Its wound has healed well, but it still needs regular dressing changes."

"Thank you, Li Wei." The volunteer looked at him gratefully. "We feel much more at ease with you around."

"You're welcome. This is what I should do." Li Wei smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

Meanwhile, Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan were busy at the newspaper office. They wrote a moving report about Li Wei's story and published it on the front page. The article was titled "The New Life of a Former Policeman: Protecting Life with Love."

The report attracted widespread attention from the public, and more and more people began to pay attention to animal protection, and came to the protection center to adopt dogs or become volunteers. Li Wei was filled with joy when he saw all this.

"You see, our report really worked." Fu Siyuan walked into Li Wei's apartment with a newspaper, a hint of pride on his face.

"Yeah, that's great. Brother, oh, no...sister, you are really great! Haha..." Li Wei took the newspaper and said after seeing the photos and text on it.

"Well...hahaha...good sisters, hahaha..." Zhang Wanqing laughed.

"You two, ah... I'm really speechless..." Fu Siyuan said, "But, we Li Wei, we will always be comrades-in-arms!"

Li Wei's eyes flashed with emotion. He smiled slightly and said, "Brother, don't be sentimental! I can't stand it. But thank you all the same. With you around, I'm not afraid of anything!"

As time went by, Li Wei's leg injury gradually recovered, and his life returned to normal. Although he was no longer a police officer, he continued to guard justice in another way. Together with Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan, he used his strength to bring more warmth and hope to the world.

Two investigative journalists and a former police officer work together to protect the light. The dawn of justice is slowly rising in this land, illuminating every corner.