<h4>Chapter 991: Chapter 983: One Clue</h4>


    It seems that the skill of striking up a conversation also requires frequent practice; if not practiced often, this ability will deteriorate.


    "I still have to go to work now, why don’t you wander around here for a while, and when I get off work at noon, I’ll take you to my ce. How does that sound?" After finishing the meal, Hua Xiangrong asked.


    "That works too, I’ll just spend some time around here, and I’lle find you around noon," Xiao Yifei said.


    Then the two parted ways in the breakfast shop.


    As a person grows older and goes through more experiences, their trust in society gradually decreases. When we first see beggars on the roadside, we might still take out some loose change and bend over to ce it in their hands. But after seeing many such people and especially after watching lots of news about begging scams, we no longer believe the roadside beggars, even if they truly need help.


    So Xiao Yifei was quite surprised by Hua Xiangrong’s proactive offer to take him in. After all, society is indeed bing more indifferent; neighbors who have lived together for over ten years might not have greeted or spoken to each other. Thus, in such a societal environment, Hua Xiangrong’s kindness appeared especially precious to Xiao Yifei, like a ray of sunshine in winter. Now there are indeed fewer such kind people.


    Returning to the Police Department, Hua Xiangrong began investigating Xiao Yifei’s case. However, the investigation was quite difficult. First, over a dozen hours had passed, giving the thief plenty of time to hide. Furthermore, the only thing that could be tracked was Xiao Yifei’s bank card, and clues could only be found when the thief used the card.


    After Hua Xiangrong left, Xiao Yifei wandered around by himself. He was not very familiar with this area, and he did not have much money, so as he walked, he ended up in a park, where he sat on a park bench, watching the peopleing and going. He was a detached observer.


    Those who came to the park to walk were all elderly people, in groups of two or three. Some were supporting each other with their spouse, and others were holding a dog. Without exception, their faces showed peaceful expressions, appearing to have already seen through worldly matters, having no more pursuits in this world.


    Perhaps thoughts change greatly at this age, no longer obsessed with excessively pursuing one thing. What was unattainable in youth is abandoned in old age; living a lifetime, one seeks pleasure, so why over-pursue some things? Xiao Yifei thought, watching the pedestrians.


    A pair of elderly couple supported each other as they passed by Xiao Yifei, and he suddenly felt a bit envious of them—envious that even at such an age, they had someone to apany them, which must be a blessing.


    Perhaps, in the end, one must bear the consequences of their choices. Currently, Xiao Yifei does not like the restrictions of marriage orpanionship; what he wants most is unrestricted freedom, and he indeed obtained it. But who can assure him that he won’t feel lonely when old age arrives?


    Chinese people have always pursued familial happiness, surrounded by descendants. Those who end up lonely at thest stage can easily evoke sympathy and pity in others. Xiao Yifei thought that if he lived such a solitary life, it would be frightening. However, he currently doesn’t want to closely connect himself with another person.


    At the end of the day, perhaps it’s just that the timing isn’t right, and he hasn’t met that person who makes him wholeheartedly stay together for a lifetime! Love often still depends on fate in such matters.


    Actually, when leisurely unupied, a whole morning can easily be spent, sitting under the warm sun, watching the leisurely people, then staring nkly at the distant Qing Shan; time passes just like that. Before Xiao Yifei realized it, noon had arrived.


    Then the phone rang unexpectedly, interrupting Xiao Yifei’s meditation.


    "Where are you now? Didn’t we agree to meet at the Police Department entrance at noon?" Hua Xiangrong said. At first, hearing the voice, Xiao Yifei did not realize who was calling; he was embarrassed to admit that he had forgotten about the arrangement with Hua Xiangrong.


    Xiao Yifei nced at his phone and found it was already twelve noon, so he quickly said, "I’m heading over now." Standing up from the bench, he started walking out. After leaving the park, he realized he forgot which direction he came from; he had walked aimlessly before and hadn’t paid attention to the road.


    He walked and walked until he reached the park; now he couldn’t find the way back.


    Thus, he had no choice but to call Hua Xiangrong again.


    "Well, I’m at the street park entrance now; can youe and pick me up?" Xiao Yifei asked Hua Xiangrong for help, extremely embarrassed.


    "Alright, I’ll get there in ten minutes." Luckily, Hua Xiangrong readily agreed without saying anything else. Xiao Yifei liked straightforward people like her; interacting with them was extremely easy.


    "It seems you’ve had quite afortable morning!" Xiao Yifei was still looking along the roadside for Hua Xiangrong’s figure, and Hua Xiangrong’s voice suddenly came from behind.


    "Not too bad; I didn’t have anywhere else to go! How did youe from that side; I remember the road I came from was on this side." Xiao Yifei asked somewhat puzzled, thinking his sense of direction was rather poor. If he didn’t deliberately remember roadside billboards and such, he would never know which way he went.


    "I took a shortcut to get here; we’re in a hurry, right? Let’s quickly head back to settle you down; I have to work this afternoon," Hua Xiangrong said.


    "By the way, the department has already sent people to investigate your case, but what the final result will be, I cannot guarantee," Hua Xiangrong thought for a moment and added.


    "It’s okay, take your time investigating; I’m not in a rush." Though Xiao Yifei said this, of course he was indeed anxious. The Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle was the most important thing, and Liu Rui still didn’t know what happened. He wished the case had results immediately.


    "What made you decide to be a Police officer? I think with your conditions, other jobs might be better!" Xiao Yifei stopped thinking about the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle and changed the topic, asking.


    "I like it. I’ve loved watching police films since I was little, and for another reason—please don’tugh at me—I particrly like wearing this uniform; every time I put it on, I feel especially dashing." Hua Xiangrong’s smile was somewhat mesmerizing, her radiant smile like sunshine spreading into Xiao Yifei’s heart.


    "What about you? Why did you choose to be a Doctor?" Hua Xiangrong asked. Out of curiosity, she had nced at Xiao Yifei’s file at the Police Department, although it was somewhat improper, but she had no other motive—just pure curiosity about Xiao Yifei.