There is no moon in the sky, and the thick clouds pile up and linger like indestructible ink.
The alley in the middle of the night is as deep as a dream.
Bai Jin Xi is running desperately.
The light of the street lamp overhead was in a trance, and she could only hear the whistling wind, her own footsteps, and the footsteps of her companions that sounded everywhere at the same time.
It is only a few hundred meters away from Building 5 of Daonan Lane, where the incident occurred. So although the exact time of the crime is still unclear, as soon as she received the report, she ran out like an arrow from the string - if the criminal is still nearby, he must not be allowed to escape!
However, all this may be in vain.
She had run three alleys and still found nothing. On the walkie-talkie, there was no news from other colleagues.
Bai Jin Xi was originally a road idiot, she was completely dizzy running around. Panting, she stopped at a fork in the road, and her eyes lit up when she saw a four-story abandoned building to be demolished on the side of the road.
Most of the surrounding buildings are low and this building is the tallest.
She decided to climb to the top of the building and look down at the tracking.
Unexpectedly, just after taking two steps downstairs, I heard the sound of heavy footsteps coming from the intersection.
Bai Jin Xi shuddered as she opened her eyes wide to look in the direction of the approaching person.
A man in black clothes and black pants turned from the intersection.
Strong pace and slender posture.
The face is handsome and striking.
Isn't it Han Chen
He also saw her, there was no expression in his deep eyes, and as soon as he turned a corner, he went up to the four-story building.
Bai Jin Xi was startled, and quickly followed.
The corridor is narrow, even the stairs are broken and rugged, and there is a smell of sour, moldy and dusty soil. Although Bai Jin Xi has always been bold, she is actually a little afraid of the dark. He bumped into Han Chen so coincidentally, hearing his steady footsteps right in front of him, he wasn't afraid at all. Subconsciously followed him closely, and soon reached the third floor.
Who would have guessed that Bai Jin Xi would be dumbfounded as soon as he got to the third floor platform.
Han Chen stood a meter or two away from her, looking at the scene in front of him, without saying a word.
It turned out that the entire fourth floor had been pushed down in half by the bulldozer, and only half was left, as bald as a lump of earth. The key point is that in front of them is a straight earth wall, about two meters high, blocking the line of sight on the opposite side.
There is no place to climb with strength around, and one person alone cannot climb up. What's more, she was a little afraid of heights.
Bai Jin Xi turns to look at Han Chen.
The light on the roof is very dark, and the outline of his figure is also blurred, which makes his whole person look more dark and cold. Even though he is a few steps away, Bai Jin Xi can smell the sweat on his body and the sound of low and powerful breathing. Obviously, she was so tired that she was about to lie down, but his physical strength was more than enough.
This is not the first time Bai Jin Xi has seen his physical fitness and strength. Comparing the two, she couldn't help but feel a little sour. In addition, the old hatred and new hatred have not yet been settled, so as soon as the words came out, the tone became a bit rushed: "What are you waiting for? Give me a hand, and I will pull you up again."
Han Chen turned to look at her.
Indifferent expression.
"unnecessary."
Bai Jin Xi is startled. Seeing his eyes staring intently ahead, his tall figure suddenly slumped down and started to run. And there was a hint of resolute coldness in those beautiful Shen Zhan eyes.
Bai Jin Xi was taken aback. Doesn't he want to climb up by himself
This idea just flashed into her mind, and Han Chen had already made it a reality. The slender figure scurried forward like a black cheetah walking at night, a pair of long legs swiftly and powerfully stomped on the wall, stretched out his arms and grabbed the top of the wall, and suddenly turned up. Then he lightly patted the ashes on his body and stood upright on the wall.
Bai Jin Xi was stunned for a while, before reaching out and patting the wall: "Hey! Pull me up!"
Han Chen turned his head and glanced at her, ignoring it.
Bai Jin Xi almost didn't feel stuffy in her chest, she immediately put her hands on her hips, raised her head and glared at him, "Han Chen! Bu La is not a man!"
These words turned out to be a bit lethal, because he turned his head again, his handsome face like a sculpture, and looked down at her.
Bai Jin Xi is eyeing the tiger, not showing weakness.
He said lightly: "Whether I am a man, when will it be up to you?"
Bai Jin Xi: "Wrong! The eyes of the masses are sharp!"
In the dark night, the corners of his lips seemed to be slightly hooked.
After all, Bai Jin Xi stopped arguing with him, just staring at him with big eyes.
He glanced at her again, crouched down by the wall, and held out a hand. Bai Jin Xi's heart is overjoyed, and she quickly grabs it with her eyes and hands. His palms were warm and powerful. Bai Jin Xi used his strength to turn over all of a sudden.
As soon as he stood firm, his hand let go. Bai Jin Xi patted the ashes and stood side by side with him, looking at the ground ahead.
The situation is not optimistic.
Within the field of vision, there are several street lamps, and the road is winding in all directions. It can be seen that many families have been alerted and their lights have been turned on; several police officers can also be seen walking in the alleys, and the lights are flashing.
But not that person. Within sight, there is no person Bai Jin Xi is looking for.
He should be tall, stocky, and young. If he was still in this area, he should be hurriedly dodging the police search circle. If she saw him, she would have recognized him.
But didn't see it.
Bai Jin Xi is already exhausted, and regardless of her image, she sits down on the ground: "Let him run away!"
Han Chen is still like a tree in the night, standing tall, his voice is solemn: "I ran away early."
Bai Jin Xi agrees with this and nodded.
They rush out when they get a report, but who knows how long after the victim has left? Maybe just now, but maybe an hour or two
They just can't pass up any possible opportunity.
—
Both of them were tired, and no one said a word for a while, resting in place.
Bai Jin Xi subconsciously glances at his stern profile.
I didn't expect that the two of them would still have such a peaceful moment sitting together.
It felt really weird.
"Crack" a soft sound.
Bai Jin Xi looks up.
The flames jumped, and he tilted his head and lit a cigarette. The faint firelight illuminated his angular profile, his black collar. Those long black eyelashes were slightly closed, and the expression was indifferent like a relief in the night.
He reached out and flicked the match, threw it on the ground, and stomped it out.
Bai Jin Xi smells the cigarette and swallows.
Aware of her gaze, he turned his head to look at her, and a faint smoke was exhaled between his nostrils.
Bai Jin Xi: "Give me one too!"
He raised his hand and threw the cigarette case and match to her. Bai Jin Xi catches it, pulls out one, bows her head and ignites it, and starts to puff.
Smoking cigarettes makes me feel better. The tense and tired nerves seemed to be relieved. Looking at him again, Bai Jin Xi is also more pleasing to the eye, and asks casually, "Why are you here? With your confidante again?" Sisi seems to live nearby.
Han Chen looked up at her.
That look was a little cold.
"no."
Bai Jin Xi: "What's not."
"She's not." He put out the cigarette butt on the ground and stood up. Turning around and walking to the wall, he jumped down, his movements light and steady.
Bai Jin Xi glances at his figure, then turns to continue smoking.
He suddenly reacted and froze.
Oh no…
Gotta jump!
She stood up at once, stood beside the wall, and didn't move.
She is afraid of heights.
It's her little secret. Because of amnesia, and because her sleep is always dark and extremely depressing, she is afraid of all the dark, empty and crumbling places.
In the past, every time a mission needed to climb over and over, it was Zhou Xiaozhuan who caught her. But today Xiao Zhuan is not here, it's night again, not to mention she's a little afraid of the dark...
At this time, Han Chen, who was below, had already stood up and took a few steps forward. He was almost at the entrance of the stairs. He finally realized that something was wrong and turned his head to look at her.
The four eyes stared at each other from a distance. He was quiet and steady, while she stood cringing against the wall.
it is more than words.
He suddenly turned around and walked back to the corner of the wall.
Bai Jin Xi stares at him blankly.
"Are you afraid of heights?" he asked.
To Bai Jin Xi admit her weakness, it is more difficult than reaching the sky. She raised her head and looked into the distance, and answered politely, "How is that possible? I just don't like standing on high places." She glanced over secretly, but saw a faint smile on the corner of Han Chen's mouth.
"Success." He spit out a word lightly and turned around.
"Wait—" Bai Jin Xi became anxious, "Don't go!"
He stopped and turned to look at her again.
Bai Jin Xi suddenly feels a little aggrieved. It's really a tiger falling and Pingyang being bullied by a dog, but how could she take the initiative and ask him to reach out to help catch her! When people fight for a breath, a tree needs an inch of skin!
But how is she going to get down
It would be embarrassing to call Zhou Xiaozhuan to pick it up! When she looked back, all the colleagues in the institute would laugh at her again.
She was struggling with how to beg him when she suddenly saw him quietly reaching out his hands to her.
"Come down."
Bai Jin Xi is a little surprised and looks at his calm face.
so good
"You'll catch me?" She was dubious.
He glanced at her: "Yes."
A concise and powerful word.
She didn't hesitate anymore, looking at his direction, ready to jump.
"I'm here. You can catch it!" She did not forget to exhort, "If it breaks, I can't investigate the case, but the people will lose!"
"Are you dancing or not?" he interrupted her.
Bai Jin Xi shut up, took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and jumped in his direction...
The brief feeling of weightlessness made her legs slightly weak. The light wind blew past her ears, and she heard her breathing a little short of fear.
A pair of strong hands suddenly grabbed her waist. She stopped falling instantly, and his body was firmly caught by him—it was many times more stable than Zhou Xiaozhuan's unsteady bottom. Before her feet landed, he was so suspended in his arms.
Bai Jin Xi's mood is completely relieved, and she quickly opens her eyes.
The first thing I saw in front of my eyes was the collar of his black shirt and the slender white neck. Because he was so close, the heat on his body became more obvious. There are also bursts of sweat, mixed with the smell of cigarettes, but not bad.
"Okay." A low and gentle voice came from above his head, and it seemed to have a hint of comfort.
Did she hear it wrong? appease
He subconsciously looked up at his face.
He also looked down at her, with short fluffy hair, a straight nose, and deep eyes. Perhaps this is the first time being hugged by the opposite sex, yet being so close together, for such a moment, Bai Jin Xi is a little stunned.
And his eyes seemed to be stunned for a moment.
Bai Jin Xi originally wanted to open his mouth to thank him, but probably because he felt uncomfortable being held by him, the moment he opened his mouth, he turned into a lazy ruffian taunting: "What? I can't bear to let go? Heh... oh hey!"
-Han Chen threw her directly on the ground.
"You!" Bai Jin Xi quickly got up.
He turned around and went downstairs with an indifferent expression: "It's not your turn to give up."
Bai Jin Xi: "...Fuck!"
—
Building 5, Daonan Lane, where the crime occurred.
Several police cars have already parked downstairs, and several police officers nodded to Bai Jin Xi who hurried over. Her face became colder and more solemn, and she walked upstairs quickly. Han Chen followed behind her, attracting many glances along the way.
As soon as he stepped into the crime scene on the third floor, he saw Zhou Xiaozhuan approaching with a solemn expression. He glanced at Han Chen behind her, and was a little surprised, but he didn't ask any further, but said heavily: "The victim is Ji Yaxin, twenty-six years old, and she is also a counter salesperson in a department store! The tools and methods of committing crimes are exactly the same. The injuries on the victim's body are the same, but heavier than the previous attack, with multiple bruises and sprains."
Bai Jin Xi and Han Chen walked into the room and looked at the messy floor and the sobbing victim sitting inside.
"Combined case investigation—" Bai Jin Xi said with a cold expression, "Serial rape of a salesperson in a department store."