After four years of living alone after marrying far away, he went back to his parents' home and

Before turning on Chen Mo's computer, Lan Yujuan didn't believe that someone could go almost without sleep.

The software that connects to Chen Mo's watch was something he made himself when he was bored.

The analysis contained a lot of data that far exceeded normal standards, which Lan Yujuan couldn't quite understand.

The only thing she understood was the sleep quality section; it was truly astounding.

Over the past year, Chen Mo has averaged less than three hours of sleep per day.

Over the past three months, I have averaged less than four hours of sleep.

Lan Yujuan stared at the data displayed on the computer screen, unable to recover for a long time.

Although she didn't understand these data or what they specifically meant, Chen Mo himself certainly did.

Lan Yujuan sat in front of the computer, neither speaking nor moving.

Chen Mo stood to the side, quietly observing her expression, not daring to make any sudden movements.

After a long while, Lan Yujuan, half-jokingly, finally squeezed out a sentence softly:

"Chen Mo, are you cultivating immortality?"

She turned her head, and their eyes met.

She could see the tension in Chen Mo's heart at that moment.

Chen Mo could also sense her genuine concern and worry through those eyes.

Finally, they both laughed.

Lan Yujuan took his hand, then gently leaned her head forward and nestled into his arms.

"I'm fine."

Chen Mo looked down at her and said softly, "I'm feeling much better lately."

As he spoke, he casually clicked on another page.

"Look, the average sleep time last month has already exceeded five hours."

"Basically, I've returned to normal, and I hardly took any medication."

Upon hearing this, Lan Yujuan looked over and discovered a new page where she could see Chen Mo's specific sleep time for each day over the past 12 months.

So, pointing curiously to the previous few months, he said:

"Click here to show me your specific sleep patterns in March and February."

The two met in the first month of the lunar calendar, which is the end of February.

Previously, Chen Mo would always jokingly say that he had insomnia and that he slept very soundly in places where she had been.

Lan Yujuan always felt that it was half true and half false, and did not believe it completely.

Now that the data is right in front of her, she really wants to take a look.

However, after hearing her request, Chen Mo's gaze immediately shifted away.

"The data from the first two months seems to be faulty. It's inaccurate and has no reference value."

"And sometimes, I often take off my watch to sleep."

Then, Chen Mo stroked her hair while changing the subject, coaxing her in a low voice:

"Honey, are you hungry?"

"Shall I go to the kitchen now and make two bowls of noodles?"

Lan Yujuan saw through his little trick at a glance, reached out and took the mouse from his hand, and started operating it herself.

"Okay, you go to the kitchen and make noodles. I'll take my time watching."

She opened Chen Mo's sleep data for February and March and immediately understood.

Before the two met, Chen Mo slept only two to three hours a day.

I fell asleep around 4 a.m. and woke up around 7 a.m. The data was so regular and orderly that it was obvious that I had been exposed to sleeping pills.

However, since the end of February, Chen Mo's sleep schedule has become completely chaotic.

On rare occasions when he sleeps well, he can sleep for more than ten hours a day.

Most of the time, I don't even get three hours of sleep each night.

In March, there were even instances where I slept for less than an hour each day for three consecutive days.

"The watch might be broken..."

Chen Mo stood beside her and whispered, not daring to look her in the eye.

Lan Yujuan suddenly felt her eyes were dry and uncomfortable, and when she opened her mouth, her voice became choked with emotion.

"I'm hungry too, I don't want to watch anymore."

After saying that, he got up and left the room.

After having breakfast, the two took their laptops and went directly to the police station where they had responded to the call the day before.

Then, based on the location shown on the GPS, they found a luxury watch modification and recycling workshop.

When the police came knocking, the studio owner was even more bewildered than the victim.

Have you seen this watch in the last two days?

The police officer handed over the pre-printed photos.

The manager was initially a little confused, but his expression changed instantly after seeing the photo.

He stroked his chin, bit his lip, and nervously studied the matter for a long time, stammering.

The police officer said impatiently, "Haven't you seen it clearly yet?"

"Have you seen it before? Are you a professional?"

Upon hearing that his professionalism had been questioned, the manager immediately spoke up:

"Of course I'm a professional!"

"But officers, why are you looking for this watch?"

Before the other party could answer, they started whispering and asking questions.

Clearly, he has most likely seen the watch, but doesn't want to take responsibility.

The police officer didn't hide anything and said directly:

"This watch was lost yesterday."

"The watch strap has a location tracking feature, which is how we found our way here."

Upon hearing that it was merely lost, the manager visibly relaxed and quickly distanced himself from the situation, saying:

"Officer, I have seen it before. But I didn't take it back!"

Upon hearing that there was a lead, the police officers immediately perked up.

"When did you see it? Who brought it to you? Do you remember?"

"Where is that watch now?"

So, the person in charge explained the whole story in detail.

"Yesterday afternoon, around three o'clock, I think?"

"A short-haired woman, wearing a hat, mask, and gloves, came over with a watch, wanting to sell it."

The police officer tentatively asked, "You accepted it?"

The manager was so startled that he quickly waved his hands, "No, no!"

"Officer, I run a legitimate business. How could I dare accept something of dubious origin that is so valuable?"

"Don't let our small studio fool you; every time we recycle something, we need to check the original packaging, the invoice, and the purchase record."

"Where would we dare to just recycle things?"

The police officer glanced at the other person, his gaze sharp.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"Everyone knows what kind of business you're in."

"Last month, a man stole his wife's watch and came to you to sell it. He had nothing but the watch, and you still bought it back, didn't you?"

The manager was instantly embarrassed after hearing this.

"Hehe, last time was an accident; the apprentice didn't know the rules..."

"Knock, knock, knock!" The police officer banged on the table forcefully and raised his voice, "Tell the truth!"

The biggest fear when opening this kind of shop is getting into a lawsuit, so the owner immediately bowed and admitted defeat.

"I'll talk, I'll talk!"

"That watch is a good thing, I really want to get it."

"But upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a custom-made model, with the owner's name engraved on the dial."

"Not to mention, the watchband has been modified; any expert could tell it has high-tech features added. Who would dare buy it?"

"Moreover, the circle of people who can afford this kind of watch is very small. Even if it's cheap, I can't sell it. Few rich people are willing to cause trouble."

The police officer frowned upon hearing this and said sternly:

"You said you confiscated it, but why is the watch still located in your studio's inventory?"

The manager protested his innocence, saying, "I'm innocent! I really didn't accept it!"

"Could it be that the locator is broken?"

"If you don't believe me, I can check the surveillance footage right now!"

As they were talking, they actually found yesterday's surveillance footage.

The woman who came with the watch had her head completely covered.

The manager's eyes lit up instantly upon seeing the watch; he was clearly very excited.

But after a series of examinations, he looked increasingly disappointed and dejected. Finally, he gritted his teeth and resolutely refused.

Just as he said, it was not recycled.

Just as everyone was wondering why the location was still in the store, Lan Yujuan noticed a small detail in the surveillance footage.

"Wait a minute, I might know why."

Just as everyone was puzzled, Lan Yujuan quickly walked to the door, then squatted down and started rummaging behind the money tree by the door.

Sure enough, a short while later, she found something among the dead leaves behind the money tree's flowerpot.

"She threw the watch chain she took off here."

The manager came over and took a look, then stomped his feet in anger.

"Damn, that's really cunning!"

"I told her I'd help her put it back together yesterday, but she said it wasn't necessary. Turns out she was just trying to trick me!"

The person who stole the watch was clearly prepared.

There wasn't even a fingerprint left on the watch strap.

The investigation seemed to have reached a dead end again, and the police officers were scratching their heads in frustration.

However, Lan Yujuan quietly put the bracelet away, then pulled Chen Mo aside and whispered something to him.

"Chen Mo, how about we stop investigating?"

"I think I know who stole the watch..."