A Sharp Edge Emerges From The Mist Chapter 44

twin cities morning light

It’s midsummer, the sixth month after the new department was launched.

After half a year of running-in and operation, the “Financial Crime and Cybersecurity Joint Investigation Section” is like a precision instrument that is gradually running into its best condition and begins to play its role efficiently and quietly.Under the leadership of Lin Jianfeng, the department successfully detected several new online financial fraud cases, destroyed two cross-border criminal gangs that used virtual currencies to launder money, and established preliminary intelligence sharing channels with international law enforcement agencies.As a “special consultant”, Shen Qingwu provided several key clues and breakthrough analytical ideas with his unique perspective and “unconventional” experience under strict supervision. His professional value was initially recognized by the department and even his superiors.

The aftermath of the “Dark River” case is still shaking in the judicial system, and more officials and companies involved are being investigated and dealt with, but the craziest counterattack period seems to have passed.The haze hanging over the twin cities is being dispersed bit by bit.

Life seems to have finally sailed into a relatively peaceful channel.Shen Qingwu spent nearly half of his probation period smoothly and performed well in community corrections.Qingyuan Capital has steadily recovered its strength under Qin Mo’s management.Lin Jianfeng’s work is still busy, but the pace is controllable.They live a simple and regular life in their small apartment in the new district – working separately, occasionally working overtime together, shopping, cooking, watching movies on weekends, or going to Lin Jianfeng’s parents’ house for dinner.Plain, but full of real warmth and peace of mind.

On this Saturday morning, Lin Jianfeng got up early for a morning run as usual.When he came back, he found that Shen Qingwu had woken up and was standing in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window in the living room, with his back to the door, looking outside.

When the morning light first appeared, the sky was a magnificent color transitioning from dark blue to light gold. The skyline of the city in the distance was looming in the mist, and the nearby buildings were dyed with a gentle warm color.The whole city seemed to have just woken up from a deep sleep, quiet and full of life.

Shen Qingwu was wearing a nightgown, with long hair disheveled, and stood barefoot on the floor.The morning light outlined her slender and straight back, coating it with a furry golden edge.She didn’t move, just watched quietly, like a sculpture immersed in light.

Lin Jianfeng walked over lightly, gently hugged her waist from behind, and rested his chin on her shoulder.”What are you looking at so fascinated?”

Shen Qingwu relaxed slightly, leaned into her arms, and pointed his finger out the window.”Watch the sunrise. And…the city.”

Her voice was very soft, with the faint hoarseness of just waking up and an indescribable feeling.

Lin Jianfeng followed her gaze.The morning light is dispersing the remnants of night inch by inch at a speed visible to the naked eye, generously pouring light onto the rows of buildings, criss-crossing streets, winding rivers, and the hazy mountain shadows in the distance.The Twin Cities, the city where they were born, grew up, struggled, fought, and finally found each other and their destination, showed a peaceful and majestic beauty in the morning light that washed away the lead.

“Before,” Shen Qingwu spoke slowly, as if talking to himself, “I rarely watched the sunrise. Either I was working late at night, or… thinking about things in the dark. I always felt that the light was too dazzling, and no one could escape. To me, this city is more like a huge, cold chessboard, or… a hunting ground that requires constant vigilance.”

Lin Jianfeng tightened his arms and listened silently.

“Later, in order to investigate the case, I visited many corners of it. Dirty alleys, luxurious clubs, dilapidated factories, towering office buildings… I have seen its darkest folds and used its most sophisticated rules. I have hated it and relied on it..” Shen Qingwu’s voice was calm, but it contained deep emotions, “But now, looking at it slowly waking up… I suddenly feel that it is also complicated, but full of vitality, but… still trying to breathe and get better.”

She paused, turned her head slightly, and rubbed her cheek against Lin Jianfeng’s chin.”Just like us.”

Lin Jianfeng’s heart became extremely soft because of her words.She lowered her head and kissed the top of Shen Qingwu’s hair.”Yeah, like us.”

The two of them hugged each other quietly, watching the morning light outside the window getting brighter and brighter, and the outline of the city becoming clearer and clearer.The early-morning vehicles began to flow sparsely, and faint sounds of the city could be heard in the distance.A new day is unfolding before their eyes without reservation.

“Jianfeng,” Shen Qingwu suddenly called her name.

“Huh?”

“If… I mean if,” Shen Qingwu’s voice contained a rare hint of uncertainty about the future, “my probation period ends successfully and the consulting work in the new department can continue… what will happen to us… in the future?”

This question is like a pebble dropped into the calm lake of my heart.

Lin Jianfeng was silent for a moment and did not answer immediately.She looked at Shen Qingwu’s side face that looked particularly soft in the morning light, and at the imperceptible light in her eyes that showed both expectation and uneasiness for the future.

“In the future…” Lin Jianfeng spoke slowly, his voice low and clear, with a rock-like determination, “I will continue to be my policeman and do my best to protect this city and… you. You can continue to be your consultant and use your wisdom to help more people, or, if youYou can do something else, as long as it’s legal and what you like.We can go to work together, go to get off work together, visit my parents on the weekends, or go wherever you want.See flowers in the spring, go to the beach in the summer, watch the fallen leaves in the fall, watch the sunrise together in the winter…”

What she describes is the most ordinary picture of life, but it becomes dazzling because it contains the word “together”.

“We will have a real home. It doesn’t have to be big, but it must be comfortable. It must have books you like and flowers I raise. Maybe… we can also raise a cat or a dog, if you don’t mind the trouble.” The corners of Lin Jianfeng’s mouth raised slightly, outlining a warm expression.Rou’s arc said, “We will quarrel over trivial matters, but we will not have a cold war, because we have learned to communicate. We will encounter difficulties, both at work and in life, but we will find a solution together, just like we have faced all difficulties before.”

She paused, turned Shen Qingwu to face her, and looked deeply into her eyes.

“Shen Qingwu, I’m not good at promising the distant future. But I know that from the moment you held my hand on the rooftop, from the moment you chose to hand over the truth to me, from the moment you decided to move towards the light, there will definitely be a place for you in my future. There may be wind and rain in the future, but as long as we still hold each other’s hands, there is nothing to be afraid of.”

Her voice was not high, but in the quiet morning, her words were as clear as an oath.

Shen Qingwu stared at her blankly, looking at the unabashed sincerity, determination and inextricable tenderness in her eyes.The morning light spread behind her, shrouding her whole body in a golden halo, like a carefully framed painting.

Tears welled up uncontrollably again.But this time, it was no longer tears of sadness or grievance, but hot and sweet liquid soaked with great happiness and security.

She stretched out her hands and gently held Lin Jianfeng’s face, brushing her tall brow bones and warm skin with her thumbs.

“Lin Jianfeng,” she said, her voice choked with tears, but with a smile, “You are such a…fool.”

After saying that, she kissed him.

This kiss was unlike any other.There is no intensity of despair, no hesitation of temptation, only gentle and long grinding, with the smell of morning light, the warmth of commitment, and the infinite expectations for a common future.

Lin Jianfeng closed his eyes, responded deeply, and held her tighter in his arms.

Outside the window, the rising sun finally jumped completely above the horizon, and the golden light instantly filled the sky and the earth, dyeing the entire twin cities in glory.The glass curtain walls of high-rise buildings reflect dazzling light, the rivers have sparkling golden waves, the streets are busy with traffic, and the city is completely awakened and full of vitality.

A new day has begun.

And their future is slowly unfolding in this bright morning light.

Maybe ordinary, maybe there are still challenges.

But as long as there is each other, holding hands, and the courage and determination to face everything together.

Then, every new dawn will be full of hope.

The morning light of the two cities illuminated the city and also illuminated their way to the distance hand in hand.

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