Late autumn had arrived quietly. The sun seemed eager to hurry off to a mysterious rendezvous, setting much earlier than it had in summer.
The sky grew dimmer and dimmer, like a piece of cloth gradually steeped in ink.
The streetlights along the roadside lit up one after another, casting soft halos that illuminated the shadows of the rows of trees.
Su Yue slowly walked out of the school gate and stopped steadily by the roadside. Then she reached into her pocket and pulled out her phone.
Her slender fingers glided lightly across the screen. Her eyes were focused, and the corners of her lips occasionally lifted as she immersed herself in the fascinating world of short videos. At the same time, she quietly waited for Lin Li to arrive.
Across the street, Mu Qi and Zhang Zhao were puffing away.
The moment they saw Su Yue appear, their eyes lit up. They immediately stubbed out the cigarettes in their mouths.
Unable to hide his excitement, Zhang Zhao lowered his voice and said, "She's out."
Mu Qi furrowed his brows slightly and reminded him in a low voice, "Stay calm. She's too close to the school gate right now. Acting rashly will only ruin things."
Zhang Zhao looked puzzled and muttered, "Strange. Why isn't she riding her electric scooter home from work today? She's just standing there playing with her phone. What is she really up to?"
Mu Qi kept his eyes fixed on Su Yue and analyzed the situation. "Looks like she's waiting for someone. For now, all we can do is be patient and see what she does next."
The two of them stared intently at Su Yue, their eyes filled with urgency and anticipation.
Su Yue was engrossed in watching her video when, as if sensing something,