His eyes bloodshot, Chen Ge stood before the mirror, holding the Ragdoll.
"One minute until midnight."
The bathroom lights were off. Chen Ge stared at his reflection in the mirror.
Afraid he might miss something, he didn't blink. One hand pressed against the sink, his face close to the mirror.
He was completely focused, all his attention fixed on the mirror. With only a few seconds left until midnight, the phone in Chen Ge's pocket suddenly began to vibrate.
"A call? Who would be calling me at a time like this?"
The sudden interruption startled Chen Ge. He pulled out his phone and saw Captain Li's name on the screen.
"Did something happen?" Chen Ge answered and held the phone to his ear. "Uncle Sanbao, did you need something?"
"Zhang Peng still hasn't been caught. We've narrowed down the search area further, and we're certain he's hiding in the West Suburb of Han Jiang! Be careful! This suspect is extremely cunning and dangerous. He doesn't behave like a normal person, and we can't rule out the possibility that he'll come looking for you!" Captain Li's voice was stern and urgent.
"Wasn't the area around New Century Park under heavy surveillance last night? His arms were injured. He shouldn't have been able to get far, right?" Chen Ge thought it was only a matter of time before Zhang Peng was caught.
"Something's changed. I can't explain the details right now, but I'll tell you this much: after one officer successfully intercepted the suspect last night, he seemed to see something. He's now in a deep coma and being treated at the hospital."
"What?!" Chen Ge's expression changed. Just as he was about to speak, he caught sight of the mirror on the wall.
At some point, the smooth surface had begun