Touya Yaoyao

Days flowed by quietly, like a gentle stream, as the city gradually returned to tranquility. The wheels of time seemed to pause at this moment, giving people the opportunity to appreciate the subtle changes in life.

On the city streets, pedestrians' steps became lighter; they no longer rushed but strolled leisurely. The familiar hustle and bustle of the streets and alleys rose again, like a joyful symphony, injecting new vitality into the city.

The bustling scene of traffic has returned to people's sight. Cars, motorcycles, and bicycles weave through the roads, the sounds of horns and engines mingling together to create a busy yet orderly picture. Traffic lights flash incessantly, directing the movement of vehicles and pedestrians, and everything seems so harmonious.

Shops, restaurants, and cafes along the street gradually reopened, with shop owners warmly welcoming each customer. People entered the shops, selecting their favorite items or enjoying delicious food, savoring this moment of tranquility.

In the park, the trees provide ample shade, and flowers bloom in abundance. People bask in the sun, chat, and play on the lawn, while children frolic in the playground, their laughter echoing throughout. Elderly people sit on benches, leisurely reading newspapers or chatting with old friends.

As night falls, the city lights illuminate every corner. Neon lights flash, and bars, nightclubs, and other entertainment venues come alive, where people relax, release stress, and enjoy the pleasures of nightlife.

Days passed quietly as the city returned to peace, and people's lives gradually returned to their usual rhythm. Although this city had weathered storms, it still stands strong, continuing to write its own story.

However, this peace didn't last long. One day, by chance, Shirato Ya discovered a shocking secret. This secret was like a bombshell, instantly shattering his peaceful life.

While organizing the materials related to the "Shadow Gang" case, Shirato Ya was completely focused on every piece of information, not missing a single detail. His sharp gaze seemed to penetrate the paper, discerning the secrets hidden within.

Those transaction records and personnel information might just be a jumble of data to the average person, but to Shiratoshi, they are like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, waiting to be pieced together into a complete picture.

He meticulously analyzed the amount, time, and location of each transaction, as well as the information about the people involved. Gradually, seemingly unrelated clues began to intertwine in his mind, forming a vague outline.

As they delved deeper into the materials, the outline became increasingly clear. To their astonishment, Shiratoya discovered that a vast criminal organization seemed to be lurking behind the "Shadow Gang," and that the leader they had assumed to have captured was merely a pawn pushed to the forefront by this group.

This discovery sent a chill down Shiratoya's spine. He realized that the case was far more complex than he had initially imagined, and that the enemy he faced was far more terrifying than the "Shadow Gang."

However, what shocked Shirato even more was that as he continued his investigation, he discovered that there were individuals in the Zhao Kingdom's officialdom who were suspected of having connections with this criminal group. This discovery weighed heavily on his mind, as it meant that he not only had to face external enemies but also had to be wary of internal traitors.

Shirato Ya was extremely anxious, as if a raging fire was burning in his heart. He knew clearly the seriousness of this matter. It was like a building about to collapse. Once the collusion between this criminal group hidden in the shadows and its internal members was confirmed, all the previous hard work could vanish in an instant, like a sandcastle blown away by a strong wind.

The safety of the city, the goal he had always strived to protect, was about to crumble like a candle in the wind, plunging once again into endless crisis. However, reality stood before him like an insurmountable chasm—all he possessed were vague clues, like spiderwebs in the fog, elusive and hard to grasp.

While these clues hint at a sinister motive, they are far from sufficient to constitute conclusive evidence. Without solid evidence, this criminal organization cannot be brought to justice, and the masterminds hiding behind the scenes cannot be punished as they deserve.

Worse still, no one was willing to step forward and identify this criminal group. Perhaps out of fear, or perhaps because of conflicting interests, people chose to remain silent. This left Shiratoshi groping in the dark, like a blind man trying to describe an elephant, unable to find a real breakthrough.

On a quiet night, with moonlight bathing the earth like water, Bai Taoya quietly arrived alone at Ye Qi's office. He gently pushed open the door and entered the dimly lit room, where only a desk lamp emitted a faint glow.

Bai Taoya stood in front of Ye Qi's desk, took a deep breath, and then spoke candidly about what he had discovered and his worries. His voice was exceptionally clear in the quiet night, each word carrying a heavy weight.

Ye Qijia sat in his chair, listening quietly to Bai Taoyi's narration. His brows gradually furrowed, and his expression became unusually solemn. He knew that Bai Taoyi wouldn't easily speculate or doubt anything, so Ye Qijia had no doubts about what he said.

However, despite the shocking discovery by Bai Taoya, they could not act rashly without solid evidence. Ye Qijia knew this well; if they acted rashly at this point, they might not only alert the perpetrator and make them wary, but it could also lead to a stalemate in the investigation and even allow the real culprit to escape justice.

After a moment of silence, Ye Qijia slowly spoke, "We need to find evidence; only then can our actions be sufficiently convincing. At the same time, we also need to find out who the potential bigwig is and prevent him from continuing to hide among us."

Although his voice was not loud, it was full of determination and calmness, as if he already had a solution in mind.

After devising a secret plan, Shirato Ya devoted himself entirely to investigating the clues. He sat in front of the computer day and night, his eyes glued to the screen, not missing a single piece of information.

In order to extract crucial evidence from massive amounts of data, Shiratoshi worked almost non-stop, his eyes bloodshot from staring at the screen for long periods, but he dared not relax for a moment. He meticulously examined every detail and every clue, trying to find the connections between them.

Meanwhile, Ye Qijia also began his mission—to secretly observe the members of the organization. Like a ghost, he moved silently through every corner of the organization, watching everyone's every move.

However, as time went on, Shiratoya's investigation gradually reached a stalemate. Those clues that initially seemed promising now became intricate and complicated, like a tangled mess, leaving him increasingly at a loss as to where to begin.

Meanwhile, Ye Qijia's side also made no significant progress. The members of the organization all appeared nonchalant, diligently fulfilling their duties without revealing any flaws, making it difficult for Ye Qijia to discern who the real suspicious person hiding in the shadows was.