The pre-dawn hours had not yet drawn the curtain on Beijing.
This city, it seems, has never truly had a night, just countless illuminated dawns.
The Da Lao moved steadily through the streets, light and shadow interchanging, the only sounds beside the faint tire noise were the gentle breeze from the vents.
Chen Donghai, who was driving, reported candidly to Chen Cheng seated in the back:
"Mr. Chen, Miss Tong just came by."
Chen Cheng, who was focused on wiping a lipstick mark from the hem of his shirt, casually asked upon hearing the report: "What did she say?"
"Miss Tong said she didn't see anything."
Upon that answer, Chen Cheng was taken aback for half a second, then smiled, "Good, I know now."
"Also, Xiao Hai. Tomorrow you go look for some houses for sale for me." Chen Cheng instructed, "Preferably near Chaoyang, three-bedroom or four-bedroom suites are both fine."
"Got it, Mr. Chen."