After climbing into the front passenger seat, Yang Xiao was overwhelmed by the strong smell of gasoline, which gave him a headache. The limited space forced him to squeeze together with Chief Zhou.
The driver, whom everyone called Master Sun, was approximately in his early fifties. Wearing a dog-skin hat with the front brim turned up, he had a scruffy beard and spoke with a thick Outer Border accent, giving him a very hearty appearance.
On the road, Chief Zhou took out some materials for Yang Xiao to examine, among which was a photograph.
The photo was very small, about one inch in size, a very old black-and-white picture with a yellowing surface.
The photograph depicted a man who appeared to be about 25 years old.
Yang Xiao wasn't someone who judged by appearances, but this man's looks were somewhat lacking. He appeared lethargic, with a ferret-like face and a seedy demeanor, particularly with his small eyes that gave an uncomfortable feeling even through the photo.
