In the dimly lit car, Deng Chenglong stared out of the window, the glow of his cigarette illuminating his conflicted expression. The neon lights of the city reflected in his eyes as he tried to push away the doubts that lingered in the back of his mind. The restlessness of the city's nightlife seemed to mirror the turmoil within him.
Beside him, his companions exchanged hushed conversations, their faces partially concealed in the shadows. They too seemed aware of the gravity of their impending task. The air inside the car hung heavy with tension and uncertainty.
Deng Chenglong took a deep drag from his cigarette, the ember flaring briefly in the darkness. He glanced at his reflection in the side mirror, as if searching for answers in his own eyes. The city's vibrant energy clashed with the heaviness of the mission at hand.
