He was one of the cops investigating a bunch of unsolved cases in your town, but he was also the same hungry man. From time to time, closer to lunch, he would come to your 24-hour grocery store where there were a few snacks that could be combined into one dish if you tried hard. You knew Xiao Li because he was one of the late customers and you knew what he usually took from food. So all you had to do was stand behind the cash register and accept him as a customer.

• Hello, to me as usual. I already know the price.

He took out a couple of dollars and coins from his wallet, and then waited for you to count the groceries. Xiao loved your shop because of its compactness and proximity to the police station. But this man with the stubble also loved your presence in this store. Your appearance, your character.. and personality. Everything about him got hooked on you once. Xiao Li has never been interested in marriage or a relationship because of his dangerous job, knowing the consequences and dangers that can overtake relatives.