"Director Lu, we'll be going now."
After a simple dinner, Song Fu drove Mu Yun away.
Once Song Fu had dropped Mu Yun off at home, he drove back to his own place.
At home, Mu Yun first checked on Wang Dan next door. Once he was sure she was taking a bath and wouldn't come looking for him anytime soon, he changed into dark clothes for the night and put on a plain white, featureless mask.
In a flash, he vanished.
Blue Sky Orphanage.
Inside the break room.
"Little Gao, get some proper rest these next few days. What happened back then wasn't your fault. You don't have to keep tormenting yourself."
"I will, Director Lu."
After Director Lu and Lopunny left, Little Gao clasped her hands against her chest and murmured in a low voice:
"I'm sorry. I really had no choice. I'm sorry. Gao Gao is still so little. She can't be without me. I'm sorry..."
Her faint apologies and sobs echoed through the empty room.
"What exactly are you sorry for?"
A raspy voice suddenly cut through her whispered confession.
Little Gao seemed startled by the voice. Her expression changed, and she immediately tried to rise.
But by the time he stood up, the fear had vanished from his face. His grief-stricken, remorseful eyes had turned dull and lifeless.
True Interrogation activated successfully!
"Tell me everything about the missing children."
The masked Mu Yun spoke in a raspy voice that gave no hint of his gender.
"Yes. That day, I..."
Under interrogation, Little Gao recounted everything in detail.
Just over two months ago, in early spring, Blue Sky Orphanage had held its annual spring outing.
It was the day the children looked forward to most each year.
This year had been no exception.
As always,