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After a while, Jiang Jie suddenly smiled and asked, "Are you doubting the counselor?"
Su Jin'er replied with a smile, "No, he is my counselor. His inquiry might be out of concern! I just find it strange; perhaps he knows something."
Captain Xing sat in the office, with Gaya Ze across from him. Both of them furrowed their brows tightly. Wang Fan's body was devoid of blood; his head and body belonged to one person, and the blood on the clothes was also Wang Fan's. Additionally, the arm that Jiang Jie returned this morning was also Wang Fan's. However, they could not find any motive for harming Wang Fan. Or could it be that the Killer simply killed randomly to intimidate Su Jin'er? If that were the case, why was there a connection to Zhuo Xiaoman's death? Qin Yu was involved in all of this, but they struggled to find evidence to convict Qin Yu.
"Let's go! We need to visit the school again."
He stood up and took a deep breath.
Was this case really that complicated?
Lives that once thrived had been cruelly taken by the Killer. No matter what, they had to bring the Killer to justice; only then could they comfort the souls of the deceased.
Meanwhile, Su Jin'er and Jiang Jie were at the newly built Concert Hall, formerly the Old Laboratory Building, watching the finals of the Singing Competition. The venue was crowded, and the air in the packed Concert Hall felt thick. Everyone was whispering to each other, discussing the competition process. The competition would start soon.
Su Jin'er initially did not want to come; she did not want to be reminded of her past. However, Jiang Jie said that there were many people here and they might spot some suspicious individuals. More importantly, the captain had just called her to keep an eye on Qin Yu, who was participating in the competition.
Chu Feifan and Zuo Yi had saved two front-row seats for Su Jin'er when they learned she would attend. Now she sat there waiting for the competition to begin.
Jiang Jie kept an eye on the people around them, always alert for any suspicious characters. However, Su Jin'er thought that with so many people present, the Killer likely wouldn't have the courage to kill openly.
The reason Su Jin'er came here wasn't because she agreed with Jiang Jie's reasoning but because she felt that being in a crowd would help alleviate her fear. Right now, she felt uneasy being alone; it made her more vulnerable to being targeted by the Killer. She didn't know what might appear before her next. Her nerves were like a tightly strung bowstring; any additional pressure could snap them completely.
The smell of carbon dioxide in the hall grew stronger. Wasn't anyone going to open a window for fresh air?
She really wanted to step outside for some fresh air!
Suddenly, the lights in the hall went out, and the crowd fell silent. A few seconds later, it erupted into discussions again. Her head throbbed even more; her temples pulsed painfully as if her head would split open.
"Hey! The host is out," Jiang Jie said excitedly.
Su Jin'er looked at her and felt that Jiang Jie seemed a bit overly excited.
"You seem really excited?"
"Yeah! When I was in police academy, every day was filled with intense studying. I never participated in any competitions or cultural events at school. Back then, I only focused on studying hard to become a police officer. Now that I am one, I regret not cherishing my student days. Being able to sit here, especially in such a front-row seat, and relive the feeling of being a student—how can I not be excited?"
Su Jin'er smiled but didn't say anything. At that moment, Jiang Jie truly resembled a college student, her eyes filled with happiness. As for herself, she was still worried about that despicable murderer. Perhaps after graduating, she would also miss her current life!
After the host's introduction, the first contestant appeared—a girl wearing a cute pink princess dress. Standing on the stage under the gaze of thousands, she sang her favorite song. That must feel very happy!
Suddenly, Su Jin'er felt a pair of eyes watching her. The gaze was calm, unlike the fierce and malicious looks she had encountered before; it resembled the intense gaze of someone secretly admiring her. Although it felt this way, it still made her uneasy, and she began to look around.
However, due to the dim lighting, the students in her line of sight were all focused intently on the stage. Occasionally, a few classmates looked down at their phones, but no one was looking at her.
Was it someone behind her? But if someone behind her was watching her, she wouldn't easily sense it. Moreover, she knew that the owner of that gaze was very close to her.
Then she noticed someone—her advisor Zhang Jing—sitting in the same row, dressed in white sportswear that made his pale skin stand out even more. He was seriously watching the competition and seemed to feel her gaze as he turned to look at her. Su Jin'er had no time to hide and could only smile at him.
Zhang Jing smiled back and pointed to the stage, signaling her to focus on the performance. But could she really concentrate? That gaze was still on her.
Logically speaking, human senses are quite remarkable; when someone is paying attention to you, you can usually feel where they are located. Yet she couldn't sense it at all. She clearly felt that there was a gaze upon her, but it seemed to be coming from all directions. This feeling made her restless, and beads of sweat began to form on her forehead.
"Jin'er, what's wrong? Is it hot?"
Su Jin'er shook her head and smiled as she replied, "I just feel like someone is watching me with such an intense gaze."
The gaze became increasingly intense, as if she were sitting there completely naked, making her feel uncomfortable all over.
"It's normal for someone as beautiful as you to attract attention!"
Su Jin'er suddenly felt a surge of anger. Was she not a police officer? Would the gaze of an ordinary person really make her this nervous?
Seeing Su Jin'er’s slightly angry expression, Jiang Jie smiled and whispered, "I said that on purpose. I've already noticed that person; it's just that he's hidden in the shadows, and I can't see his face clearly. Don't pay too much attention to it, or he might get away."
Only then did Su Jin'er relax; after all, Jiang Jie was a detective.
"Where is that person located?"
"He's behind you to the left. Whatever you do, don't turn around to look at him. I’ve texted Captain Xing to let them head over directly."
Su Jin'er nodded.
The sweat on her forehead increased; that gaze made her doubt whether she was really wearing any clothes.
"Has Captain Xing arrived?"
"They're already at the school; just hold on a little longer."
Jiang Jie, being a woman herself, understood what it felt like to be scrutinized with such a bare gaze.
Then it vanished! That gaze disappeared.
The tension suddenly lifted. Although Su Jin'er felt relieved, she couldn't help but feel regret for not having caught him.
"What's wrong?"
"That person has left, right?"
Jiang Jie turned around and found that the figure was indeed gone.
"Yes! I need to call Captain Xing and closely monitor the people entering and exiting the hall."
"Okay!"
Although that gaze was no longer there, she still felt no sense of relaxation; that gaze had frightened her.
While they were worried about that gaze, three contestants had already finished singing, and now it was the fourth person's turn, who was not a stranger to Su Jin'er.
He sat quietly on stage with a guitar, and his clean yet slightly hoarse voice made Su Jin'er momentarily flustered. She realized that Zhuang Lingtian sang so beautifully. However, why hadn't he mentioned that he was participating in the competition?
He was singing "Father" by Chopstick Brothers, a beautiful song that, combined with his slightly hoarse voice, had an indescribable charm. Su Jin'er found herself captivated, and her eyes began to moisten. This song easily evoked emotions because everyone has a father, making it easy to connect with.
Around her, people were softly sobbing, and even Jiang Jie was no exception.
At that moment, Su Jin'er heard a voice.
"Do you know? A few days ago, his father died in a car accident. He didn't originally choose this song; he changed it later."
It was a girl's voice. Su Jin'er turned to look at her, her face covered in tears.
"Classmate, did you just say Zhuang Lingtian's father had a car accident?"
"Yeah! He took several days off! He just returned to school yesterday."
No wonder he hadn't come to find him for so many days; it turned out something significant had happened.
Su Jin'er turned her gaze to the stage, where he was still singing, tears sliding down his handsome face.
Time, time, slow down; don't let you grow old anymore.
I would exchange everything for you to stay young forever.
For my strong father, what can I do for you?
Please accept this insignificant concern.
Thank you for everything you've done; your hands have supported our home.
You always give me the best of everything.
Am I your pride? Are you still worried about me?
The child you care about has grown up.
...
The song continued, and Su Jin'er didn't know how many people this song had moved to tears, but she knew she was truly touched. A few days ago when she returned home, she saw her father's white hair at the temples, so glaring.
"Do you know him?" Jiang Jie asked.
"Yes, he is my... friend."
She initially wanted to say classmate, but aren't all the students in this school her classmates? It should be friend!
"Hehe, is he a suitor?"
Su Jin'er’s face turned red instantly, but she neither confirmed nor denied it.
As the music ended, Zhuang Lingtian stood up, bowed deeply, and then walked toward the stage with his guitar. At that moment, his back looked so sad and lonely.
Su Jin'er felt a pang of pity.
"Zhuang Lingtian's voice is really beautiful! This song 'Father' probably reminds all the teachers and students of their own fathers! Well, sadness will eventually pass. Next, let's welcome Qin Yu to bring us 'High Song.'"
This song is quite difficult; can Qin Yu really sing it? Su Jin'er couldn't help but wonder.
As the music started, the classmates immediately shook off their earlier sadness, and the whole venue was ignited in an instant, although some students still had tears on their faces.
Su Jin'er sat quietly, still thinking about Zhuang Lingtian.
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