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Zuo Yi patted Chu Feifan on the shoulder as a form of comfort. He also hated the person inside; if it weren't for him, Linyuan wouldn't have died. Perhaps they would have already been an enviable couple by now. Ever since meeting Linyuan, they had argued and bickered every day, which made him feel that life had gained excitement. However, Linyuan's sudden departure was something he struggled to bear.
"But why did I find an identical photo in the village?"
"Actually, things in the village are simpler. That so-called mage is indeed Chu Bufan. At first, he disagreed, but I saved him, and he must repay me. If it weren't for me, he would have died long ago; his life was given to him by me, and I have the right to take it back. However, I must warn you of one thing: love can truly drive people insane, and no one can escape it, so you better be careful."
"What do you mean?"
"You understand the implications yourself. The matters concerning Alang, A-Jian, and Arian are all due to love. A-Jian asked me to help him kill Alang; as long as he got Arian, he would do everything I said. So I killed Alang, but Arian found out about it and confronted A-Jian, who accidentally killed her instead. Isn't that ridiculous?"
Akasaka chuckled as if other people's lives were worth less than ants, which disgusted Su Jin'er.
"Do you think I'm evil? Haha, I actually enjoy being seen that way; it feels great." Akasaka looked up at the ceiling. "Even if I die now, it's worth it because so many people are with me; I won't be lonely."
"Hmph! Of course you won't be lonely. After you die, they will come to settle accounts with you. So even if you descend into the depths of hell, it won't cleanse your sins."
"Is that what you wish for? For me to die?"
"Of course! You’ve killed so many people just for a dream that is utterly impossible to achieve. That's not just foolish; it's stupid."
"Haha! You're right; I am stupid—stupid enough to be played with while thinking I'm clever for dodging police inquiries time and again. In the end, I gained nothing but your hatred towards me. But it's okay; even if I die, there will still be you all hating me. That proves I once lived in this world." Although he tried hard to appear carefree, his tone couldn't hide the loneliness beneath it. Su Jin'er even saw the glimmer of tears forming in his eyes.
Could it be that he was just a pitiful person?
Su Jin'er thought, but soon she pushed her kindness away. After all, the person sitting in front of her was not an ordinary person but a killer burdened with many lives.
"Is there anything else you don't understand?"
"I just can't understand why all of this is happening. It's really hard to comprehend."
"Hehe! No matter how hard it is to understand, it's already happened, and people are dead. There's no way to go back to the past, so you don't need to understand it anymore."
Su Jin'er felt that his words were truly cruel. She even had the impulse to stand up and leave, but for some reason, she felt very sad inside.
"Hehe, you're still too kind. In fact, I really like you, which is why I'm explaining everything to you. However, I must warn you: don't be deceived by people's appearances. Those who betray you are often the ones closest to you."
After saying this, he smiled slightly, and his gaze at Su Jin'er became gentle. "If only I had a daughter as smart as you."
His voice was very soft, almost spoken through lip movements. Slowly, his eyes began to lose their luster, and a trickle of bright red blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. Su Jin'er hurriedly stood up; his eyes were slowly closing, and a faint smile remained on his lips as his breathing gradually ceased.
Captain Xing and the others rushed in through the door, but it was already too late.
"He's dead."
For some reason, Su Jin'er felt a bit sad.
Captain Xing opened his mouth and looked inside. "He committed suicide by poison."
"That can't be right! Don't you check prisoners for poison when they enter jail? How did you not find any on him?"
"I think he must have hidden it in his mouth," Su Jin'er said.
"Exactly!" Ruan Hongmei pouted.
"Forget it; he's just a murderer. Even if he didn't commit suicide, the law would still sentence him to death," Zuo Yi said coldly. He was no longer the cheerful boy who used to laugh heartily.
Captain Xing ordered the body to be taken away and then said to Su Jin'er and the others, "The case is now closed, and you can return to your normal lives. However, please mourn for your good friend."
They all knew who he was referring to, and Su Jin'er clearly saw Zuo Yi's body sway slightly. She knew he had always regretted not confessing to Linyuan in time, while Ruan Hongmei, unaware of their situation, shyly stole glances at Zuo Yi. However, Zuo Yi had never noticed her, which left her feeling quite dejected.
As they walked out of the police station, Su Jin'er noticed Ruan Hongmei continuously looking at Zuo Yi but never daring to greet him. Feeling anxious, she nudged Ruan Hongmei and said, "Go on! Don't let yourself regret it."
Ruan Hongmei turned her head, looking embarrassed at Su Jin'er, then jogged over to Zuo Yi and quietly said, "Hello, my name is Ruan Hongmei."
"Hello!" Zuo Yi replied lightly without turning to look at her.
Ruan Hongmei glanced back at Su Jin'er, who was encouraging her from behind.
"Do you— not recognize me?" she asked softly again.
Zuo Yi finally turned his head to look at her and then shook his head, his face showing no expression.
Ruan Hongmei stopped in disappointment and waited for Su Jin'er to catch up.
"What's wrong?"
"He doesn't pay any attention to me; he didn't even look at me. I lost my confidence."
Su Jin'er was eager for Ruan Hongmei and Zuo Yi to become a couple because she wanted him to quickly recover from the pain of losing Linyuan, but it seemed she had miscalculated.
Chu Feifan looked at her and said, "I know you want Zuo Yi to move on from his sadness quickly, but don't forget how Linyuan died. This matter will likely haunt him for a lifetime, so it's better not to rush things."
Su Jin'er nodded and said, "I was too eager."
"What are you talking about? Is Linyuan's death related to Zuo Yi?" Ruan Hongmei asked in confusion.
Su Jin'er glanced at Zuo Yi, who was walking ahead with a lonely silhouette, then looked at Chu Feifan beside her. She recounted the events between Linyuan and Zuo Yi to Ruan Hongmei. Although she had heard about their situation before, she was unaware of their private matters, especially since it was merely a case of unrequited love.
Ruan Hongmei's eyes were red. She sniffed and said, "Linyuan was really brave! If it were me, I might not have the courage to do that."
"That's because the person at that time wasn't you. You are also very brave, so I believe if it were you, you would do the same thing. However, I really hope such things don't happen again. Even if they do, one shouldn't be so foolish. Just look at how painful the consequences are for those who are still alive!"
Su Jin'er held Ruan Hongmei's hand, saying she was now her best friend and she didn't want to lose anyone else. However, what did Akasaka mean by his last words before he died? Was he warning her that someone around her might betray her? Who could that person be? Feifan? Zuo Yi? Or perhaps Ruan Hongmei, whom she had just met but treated her well?
She looked at Ruan Hongmei, who was staring intently at Zuo Yi. Her face was slightly flushed and had an innocent expression, completely unlike a scheming girl. Could he have been referring to Chu Feifan or Zuo Yi?
Then she glanced at Chu Feifan. He seemed to be in a good mood; although his dark circles indicated he hadn't slept well, he still looked handsome. What role did he play in this case? Was he a victim or a perpetrator?
And what about Zuo Yi? What was his identity?
After a moment of chaotic thoughts, she shook her head. How could she doubt her friends who had experienced life and death with her over a single statement about murder? Was it possible that Akasaka, before dying, had used the drug he researched to control her mind?
Suddenly remembering something, she asked, "Akasaka once mentioned he developed a drug that could cause someone to lose their mind. I wonder where that drug is now?"
Upon hearing Su Jin'er's words, Chu Feifan slapped his forehead in realization and said, "Right! How could we forget something so important? If he gave the drug to someone else, things could escalate."
After saying this, everyone felt a bit panicked. Although Zuo Yi was some distance away from them, they spoke loudly enough for him to hear.
He walked back, still looking down at the ground, and quietly said, "I remember when he was controlling me with the drug, Cheng He was also nearby. Before I lost consciousness, I heard them mention that the drug was difficult to make and should be used sparingly."
Zuo Yi's words relieved them somewhat. Ruan Hongmei asked, "Is it possible that the drug has already run out?"
"There's a possibility. If we haven't used it all, we shouldn't be able to get out," Chu Feifan said.
"No, to be cautious, let's ask Captain Xing!"
After Su Jin'er finished speaking, Chu Feifan had already dialed Captain Xing's number.
"Hello! Is this Captain Xing? It's me. We just remembered that we don't know if there's any of that medicine from Akabane Research left, so for safety's sake, could you send someone to check the school?"
After hanging up the phone, they felt a bit more at ease.
Ruan Hongmei clapped her hands and said, "This case can be considered wrapped up. Since we're in the provincial capital now, let's take the opportunity to go out and have some fun! No one is allowed to be unhappy!"
Her suggestion was agreed upon by everyone, so they took a taxi to the city center.
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