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Chapter 169: Love You to Death
Captain Wang might have been less suspicious of me because I helped the police find a corpse, which provided a further direction for the investigation. He recounted the details about Liu Yiyi to me in full.
The police have many channels for investigating cases. Besides the fact that Liu Yiyi was still alive when Guo Yang died, there were also testimonies from Guo Yang's parents and neighbors.
According to Captain Wang's comprehensive description, while the story Liu Yiyi told me didn't differ much, I misunderstood many aspects of it.
Liu Yiyi indeed came from the countryside and had learned dance with her classmates. Guo Yang did help Liu Yiyi secure a position as a flight attendant.
However, the problem was that although Liu Yiyi had a position and beauty, she failed to pass the flight attendant assessment simply because she suffered from a delusional disorder.
Delusional disorder is a mental illness where individuals who have experienced trauma often fantasize about terrifying things to scare themselves, leading to some mental instability.
The police investigation revealed that Liu Yiyi did not have a good life during her years of studying dance. As everyone knows, being a dancer, or an actress in more flattering terms, is a profession that can be uncomfortably linked to the adult entertainment industry.
After joining the dance troupe, Liu Yiyi was forcibly exploited by her superiors, leaving her with psychological scars. Even after starting a relationship with Guo Yang, she frequently experienced episodes of mental distress. When she was rational, she felt guilty towards Guo Yang, not only because she would lash out at him during her episodes but also because she believed her body was not clean enough.
Although Liu Yiyi did not become a flight attendant, she knew a lot about the profession and often fantasized about being one. She strictly followed the daily routine of a flight attendant.
Every morning, she would wake up early to eat breakfast and then buy flight attendant uniforms from street vendors to 'go to work.' After flying to another city, she would 'stay in hotels' like other flight attendants.
Guo Yang loved Liu Yiyi deeply. Even though Liu Yiyi was not entirely stable, he continued to love her very much. He worried about her safety outside and often followed her around, checked her contact information, and frequently called or texted her. However, these actions were perceived by Liu Yiyi as signs of Guo Yang's distrust due to her past experiences of being insulted.
Initially, they would only argue occasionally when Liu Yiyi had an episode. Later on, even when Liu Yiyi was rational, they would have loud disputes. Guo Yang tried to reason with Liu Yiyi, but she felt that he no longer loved her. This back-and-forth escalated their arguments into physical fights.
"Fighting" refers to self-harm.
Liu Yiyi has many scars on her body, but according to her previous descriptions of the police, they were not caused by Guo Yang. Every time there was a fight, it was only Liu Yiyi who acted out; she was the one hurting herself, not Guo Yang. She felt guilty towards Guo Yang, thinking she was dirty and unworthy of him, which led to her strong self-harm tendencies.
"Did Liu Yiyi kill Guo Yang?" Hearing this, I couldn't help but ask Captain Wang.
Captain Wang shook his head. "No, it wasn't her! Initially, we suspected that Liu Yiyi had a hysterical episode and accidentally killed Guo Yang. But later investigations showed that it wasn't Liu Yiyi because she had an alibi."
It turned out that on that day, Liu Yiyi had an episode and went back to continue her work as a flight attendant. By the time she returned, Guo Yang was already dead, and there were witnesses who confirmed that when Guo Yang died, Liu Yiyi was still at a hotel abroad.
I found it strange; if Guo Yang wasn't killed by Liu Yiyi, then why did she panic when I asked her how Guo Yang died?
"Then how did Guo Yang die?" I tossed the question to Captain Wang.
Captain Wang sighed and said, "The forensic report states he died of heart failure."
Heart failure? I quickly inquired further.
On the day Guo Yang died, Liu Yiyi's phone was dead, while Guo Yang made over a hundred calls and sent dozens of text messages to Liu Yiyi, but she didn't reply to any of them!
Therefore, Captain Wang and the others concluded that it was very likely that Guo Yang died from heart failure due to worrying about Liu Yiyi combined with the stress accumulated over time.
I truly found it hard to accept this cause of death. However, Guo Yang's corpse had already shown signs of edema, and since I wasn't a professional forensic expert, I could only reluctantly accept this explanation.
The subsequent events were easy to understand. After returning, Liu Yiyi couldn't accept Guo Yang's death. So after Guo Yang's parents buried him, she went to the cemetery to dig up his body.
Nowadays, although cremation has become widespread, some wealthy and powerful people still use their money and influence to ensure that the deceased have a complete corpse.
A complete corpse cannot be buried in a public cemetery; it can only be buried in certain forests. The location where Guo Yang was buried is in the forest next to the cemetery.
After moving Guo Yang's corpse back, Liu Yiyi feared being discovered. Therefore, she dismembered him and hid his remains behind glass. Being a dance student, she had a deeper understanding of light than most people, so it wasn't difficult for her.
Behind the glass, she could see Guo Yang every day, and with her hysteria, it brought her great comfort.
Perhaps Guo Yang's death was too much of a blow to her, causing her to feel hazy even when she was awake, which led to the scene of her seeking my help.
Guo Yang being caught by Liu Yiyi in my Paper Shop was an accident. Guo Yang had cared for Liu Yiyi all his life, yet after his death, Liu Yiyi continued to torment him, which is why he said, "Liu Yiyi, you are ruthless."
So how did Liu Yiyi die?
I suspect it was indeed suicide!
At that time, she was out of her mind, and after finally seeing Guo Yang, she got scared away by me. Out of hatred for me, when she returned and half-awake and half-crazy, she noticed that Guo Yang behind the glass had become somewhat distorted. Thinking about her own body being dirty, she decided to take her own life.
I shared my thoughts with Captain Wang. He didn't say much, but Murong Duoduo remarked, "Loser, you really don't understand women! No wonder you can't find a girlfriend your whole life."
"I'm just saying I haven't found one yet," I retorted.
Murong Duoduo didn't argue back but said, "If a woman wants to commit suicide, she can just cut her wrist; there's no need for rebar. Besides, you said she came to find you once that night and then ran away before coming back again and even helped you fold the quilt before leaving. Do you think that's how a woman behaves?"
I wanted to argue that Liu Yiyi wasn't present at all, but then I realized I might be too idealistic. If a woman wanted to commit suicide, even in a state of madness, would she casually bring home a piece of rebar?
"The most important thing!" Murong Duoduo pointed to where Liu Yiyi lay dead on the ground and then pointed to where Guo Yang's body was hidden. "Don't you think the positions of these two are a bit strange?"
For some reason, I had no good feelings toward Murong Duoduo and subconsciously wanted to refute her! I looked at Murong Duoduo's position and then at Guo Yang's hiding place. Finally, I couldn't help but widen my eyes in disbelief.
As for the legend of the Red Spider Lily, aside from Pan Shenbao, I believe I'm the most familiar with it! Because I personally witnessed a living couple confirming the existence of the Red Spider Lily.
When Liu Yiyi died, it could be said that she was impaled on rebar. Opposite her was Guo Yang's corpse, which had already begun to deform. They seemed so close yet were forever separated by glass—visible yet eternally unreachable.
"Exhausted!" Murong Duoduo laughed and said. "You could say it was a myocardial infarction! Why say it's exhaustion? A woman commits suicide by cutting her wrist and then has to use rebar! I have to say, you men really are naive."
I have had enough of this, so I retorted, "Then how do you say they died?"
"Of course, they were murdered! And the person who killed them is definitely not an ordinary person," Murong Duoduo said as she walked out of the Room, adding, "Tonight, we can call up the ghosts of Guo Yang and Liu Yiyi to find out. Why think so much?"
Calling spirits sounds easy, but it's difficult to do! Guo Yang was disturbed by Liu Yiyi after his death, so he is now a wandering ghost! As for Liu Yiyi, the problem is that I don't know her birth date!
But since Murong Duoduo mentioned it, I can only hope that her identity as a Yin-Yang Master, Shaosi Ming, will be effective.
When I left Liu Yiyi's house, I was no longer taken back to the police station. Captain Wang's exact words were: "In the next few days, don't wander around; be available at all times. Otherwise, the wanted notice will just be a piece of paper."
By the time I returned to the Paper Shop, it was already past five in the afternoon. I didn't want to think about Liu Yiyi anymore; since Murong Duoduo said she would call spirits, then let her do it!
Having set aside my concerns about Liu Yiyi, I now had to worry about the Seven Gates Ghost Sealing Formation and Rooster and Hen.
Rooster and Hen were lost! This was inseparable from my carelessness! But why did the thief only steal them?
Also, how did the thief know I had that pair of jade pendants? Why did they take advantage of my absence when I went after Liu Yiyi? Were they lying in wait?
And then there was that Suit Ghost with a small cart and the little girl selling red skirts; I felt they seemed connected to my Ghost Seal being stolen, but I couldn't pinpoint how.
After sighing, we closed up and went outside to eat. Unexpectedly, someone appeared at the door. Seeing this person, I said irritably, "What are you doing here? We don't sell coffins!"
Murong Duoduo ignored me and pushed one of my hands aside while carrying a bag. She slowly walked into the Paper Shop and said to a Paper Sedan Chair at the entrance, "Oh, Loser, I didn't expect you to have some skills!"
Is that even necessary to mention? I'm a professional Paper Effigy Maker. Although I felt pleased inside, I replied, "Stop with the compliments; just tell me what you want!"
"It's like this! Being a Yin-Yang intermediary is a tough job; you can't earn any Renminbi. Plus, this time I came out in a hurry and didn't bring enough supplies." Murong Duoduo casually browsed through the items in the Paper Craft Shop while saying generously, "Considering we're both in the same line of work, I plan to stay here for a while."
Stay for a while?
Murong Duoduo is indeed a beauty, and I am a single man! She has no place to stay, while I have a doghouse; it's a mutually beneficial arrangement, quite normal! If it were any other girl, I would gladly give up my only bed to win the heart of a beauty.
However, Murong Duoduo!
"Hmph! You want to stay here? Fine!" I said, crossing my arms. "There's a chicken coop in the backyard that used to hold chickens; I'll rent it to you! Two hundred for a night."
Murong Duoduo ignored me and walked around to the main entrance of my room behind the Paper Shop. She pushed the door open and said, "Hmm, not bad. It's a bit messy, but it can barely be lived in."
"That's my room! If you dare to move in there, I can guarantee that no matter how many clothes you wear tonight, it won't help," I threatened.
She didn't respond but picked up the phone and said, "Captain Wang! Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on Cao Qilong. But you know I'm just a girl, completely defenseless, right? Can I report him? Is that even possible? Just touching a finger could lead to a report? But I'm still really scared!"
Then she made a frightened expression at me and handed the phone over, asking, "Captain Wang wants to speak to you."
"I warn you!" I shouted at Murong Duoduo. "Don't push your luck."
"Captain Wang, he's threatening me; did you hear that?" Murong Duoduo said into the phone.
I was instantly furious and stormed out! The accusation against me as a suspect is no joke! How could I let myself be intimidated by a woman? Just thinking about it made me even angrier.
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