The sun is almost gone, and the streets are sinking into shadows. My heart's pounding like a drum. I still have no clue where Jiang is.
Where did he go? Where could he be? Please, let him be safe. Please, God.
I try calling him again, but his phone is still switched off. "Ughhh! Why is it OFF?!" I growl, pacing in circles like a lunatic.
Ring ring.
I glance at my phone screen—and freeze.
Tang Shixiu.
Of all people, why is he calling me now? My thumb hovers over the screen like I'm about to disarm a bomb. "Ugh, why does life hate me today?" I mutter, my stomach twisting.
I hesitate for a few seconds, then swipe to answer. "Hello?" My voice comes out sharper than I intend, laced with panic and irritation.
"Uh, Yunhua?" Tang's voice is calm, but there's a strange note in it. "I'm… with your boyfriend right now. He's at Riverside Café, near the old bridge."
I nearly drop my phone. "WHAT?!"
