I pondered for a long time; this was the only breakthrough that might lead to an answer, and I couldn’t give up now. But how could I uncover his background? The obstacles were numerous. After much thought, I decided I would need the help of a resourceful friend. I immediately thought of Liang Yingwu. Liang Yingwu was one of my best friends, and behind his facade as a university lecturer, he had an identity that few could imagine: he was a researcher for the mysterious X Organization. The existence of X Organization was highly confidential, and here I must briefly mention: X stands for unknown. The mission of X Organization was to investigate unknown and supernatural events, mysteries, and paranormal activities, ensuring the public remained unaware. I seemed to have an inexplicable connection with X Organization, often getting entangled in these events. Liang Yingwu frequently helped me out of such predicaments. This has been mentioned multiple times in my journal. Although this wasn’t a supernatural event, X Organization, with its privileges within state agencies, could facilitate things much more smoothly. Moreover, their organization itself stored a vast amount of undisclosed information; finding a person’s details would be a piece of cake. I was sure Liang Yingwu would assist me.
I called Liang Yingwu. We hadn’t seen each other for some time, and he sounded delighted. I didn’t directly explain the situation, just mentioned meeting up for a chat, and arranged to meet him at Xiǎn Zōng Lín on Huaihai Road at 1 p.m. Fortunately, my intuition was right. Eager, I arrived half an hour early, picked a window seat at Xiǎn Zōng Lín, and ordered a pot of tea. Shortly after, I saw Liang Yingwu alighting from a white car. He appeared to be carpooling, but in a fleeting glance, I saw Ruan Xiwen in the driver’s seat! Although it was just for a few seconds, I was certain it was him. After a brief, casual exchange with Liang Yingwu, Ruan Xiwen drove off. Liang Yingwu, spotting me through the window, greeted me with a smile and entered the cafe.
