Thirty minutes later, they arrived in Mingguang, a quiet provincial town tucked between forested hills.
Since Sun Haoyu was suspended, he returned to their hometown for the time being.
Jiang Yue had instructed Sun Haoyu to meet her at the central park—an odd location, but public enough to keep things civil. Maybe.
The midday sun was sharp overhead, but the trees offered ample shade.
The park was mostly empty, save for the occasional elderly passerby and the hum of cicadas in the background. Weekdays didn't invite crowds—most were at work or in school.
Jiang Yue stepped out of the car first.
Gao Tian followed, wordlessly grabbing her bag as she'd ordered, eyes scanning the area with unease.
He wanted to ask why the park of all places—but figured the answer might just give him another headache.
Across the clearing, Sun Haoyu sat at a concrete table, shifting in his seat. His leg bounced. His fingers tapped nervously against the table's surface. He kept glancing around—waiting.
