The Choice

With dark circles under his eyes, Chen Ge stood before the mirror hugging the dolls. One more minute until midnight.

The lights in the bathroom were off, and Chen Ge stared at his reflection in the mirror. Afraid that he might miss out on some details, Chen Ge did not dare to blink with his palms on the sink and his face close to the mirror.

He focused all of his attention on the mirror. When there were only several seconds away to midnight, the phone in Chen Ge's pocket vibrated.

A call? Who would call at such a time?

The sudden phone call startled Chen Ge. He hurriedly pulled out his phone and the caller ID was Inspector Lee.

Has there been some kind of accident?

Chen Ge answered the call and put the phone beside his ear. "Uncle San Bao, have you got an update?"