Chapter Three: Twelve Water Stations

“At 6:14, someone will say a pregnant woman collapsed in South Two. There is no pregnant woman; her husband has low blood sugar. At 6:21, a boy in an away jersey asks for a bandage for his right thumb. At 7:17, Haichuan scores a penalty. After 8:45, a player keeps running on a broken knee.” Cheng Ye looked up. “Don't drink that water. When the match clock reaches zero, time returns to six. It has happened twice.” “Why do you remember?” “I didn't drink.” He opened the bottle. Lin Xi lunged, but he poured it down the sink. “I took a diuretic before duty. Easier than looking for a restroom when we're busy. I haven't drunk anything tonight.” Urgent knocking came at 6:14. “Doctor! A pregnant woman fainted in South Two!” They stared at each other.