Word Number：270 Author：紫凝 Translator： Release Time：2025-09-10

　　“Mentor, have you ever encountered something like this before?” Qiu Feng asked as he drove along the national highway. The asphalt road, shimmering under the intense summer sun, seemed almost distorted by the heat. The farmers working in the fields had already retreated to the comfort of their homes, seeking refuge from the scorching midday sun. As they continued on, the road was dominated by cargo trucks, all hurrying along in the pursuit of their livelihoods.　　“Of course, I’ve encountered this before. As a police officer, there’s not much you don’t see,” Mu Yu replied, resting her head against her hand while gazing out at the passing scenery. The car’s air conditioning wasn’t doing much to combat the heat, so the slightly warm, humid breeze coming in through the window was more refreshing than the stale air inside.　　“Mentor, are you feeling unwell? You don’t seem to have much energy,” Qiu Feng asked, concerned. He knew that Mu Yu hadn’t gotten much sleep the previous night, and from the moment she arrived in the morning, it had been one thing after another. They hadn’t even stopped for lunch, and now they were heading out to the countryside.　　“I’m fine. I’m just resting. I’m used to these back-to-back shifts, and pulling all-nighters is par for the course. You’ll have to get used to this pace too,” Mu Yu yawned, the heat making her drowsy.　　“Why don’t you take a nap? I’ll wake you when we get there,” Qiu Feng suggested. He glanced at the GPS; they stil