"I'm sure," the private detective said firmly.
Of all the information, this had been the hardest to obtain.
So he had put the most effort into it, even checking and comparing it very carefully after getting his hands on it.
Only the gland had been damaged; the other injuries were minor.
Huo Xingye's eyes grew very dark.
It was almost two in the morning when the private detective left the room.
He glanced back. His employer, Huo Xingye, was still sitting on the sofa, deep in thought. He had no idea what he was thinking about.
His employer's last question had been strange. He had asked him, "If you're certain the other person is that person, but the facts contradict your understanding and feelings, which would you be more inclined to believe?"
The private detective found the question strange because his employer wasn't a sentimental person.
"As a detective, I choose to believe the truth I see," the private detective said.
Huo Xingye smiled without answering him, saying only that he understood.
After the private detective left, Huo Xingye sat on the sofa and thought about many things.
He went over every conversation he had ever had with TA in his mind and recalled every interaction he had ever had with Nan Zhou.
Including what Nan Zhou had said a few days ago, and his kiss.
Finally, as daylight broke, he made a decision.
"Director Zhou, it's me."
"I'm sorry, but I'd like to ask for a day off."
"Yes, it's something very important. If the schedule can't be rearranged, I'll cover all the costs of the delay. Just consider it a paid day off for the crew."
"I'm truly sorry, but this is very important to me."
"...Companion leave?" Huo Xingye paused, then laughed. "It's not that.