In the heart of the South District, nestled beside the serene Westlake, time hung heavy in the air, counting down to an explosion that was but minutes away.
A perplexed furrow etched Xu Yifan's brow as he observed the peculiar sight unfolding before him.
Two bald, strange figures were slowly advancing toward the residence of Wu Xue, their eerie presence casting an ominous shadow.
"Huh? Who are they?" Xu Yifan muttered to himself, his gaze fixed and narrowed upon the approaching strangers.
A gentle nudge from behind interrupted his musings. It was Xu Jiali, his ever-watchful comrade.
She had silently crept up beside him, her eyes darting toward the same window.
"What happened? Why are you frowning?" she whispered, curiosity painted across her face.
