lt;Absurd Reasoning

In the midst of the downpour, short boots stepped on puddles, splashing up shallow ripples that quickly merged with the dense rain drops, not stirring a single ripple.,Please note: the above output simply reflects the input with the html tags removed and no additional text. Let me know if you'd like me to translate any other content!,Yu Xindao: “I have a friend who participated in the investigation. He told me, but due to confidentiality rules, he couldn't say much. What he revealed was also vague, but it's better than nothing.”。