The winter sunlight in Nanhua was thin, but very warm.
Not the scorching heat of summer, but the warmth of a sun-soaked quilt draped over you, soft and heavy, making you want to close your eyes.
Only after the nurse finished her rounds did two uniformed police officers push the door open and come in.
The young officer in front held a notebook, his serious expression tempered by a little gentleness. The other was in his early thirties and wore glasses. He was Li Youlin.
"Pu Yu, right?" Li Youlin approached and showed her his ID. "We're from the local police station here in South Hua City. We need to verify a few more details about Yuan Hongzheng's case and take your statement."
"Yes, of course."
It was Pu Yu's first time giving a police statement, and she was still a little nervous.
Li Youlin glanced at her without saying anything, then pulled out a chair and sat down.
"Don't worry. This is just procedure," he said. "The case has far-reaching implications, so it's been transferred to the city bureau. There are a few details we need you to confirm."
The young officer opened his briefcase, took out a voice recorder, and placed it on the bedside table.
"May we begin?" he asked.
Pu Yu nodded.
Taking her statement took quite a while.
Every detail was laid bare in the sunlight.
From how she had learned about Grand Prosperity Manor to how she had slipped inside, handled Boss Zhao, drawn information out of Yuan Hongzheng, called the police, and gotten injured, they asked about everything, leaving nothing out.
Pu Yu answered each question, her voice steady.
Whenever she couldn't remember something, she frowned and thought for a moment before continuing.
Yuan Su stood beside her without speaking, his hand