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Could it be that she felt wronged at home? Perhaps she was overwhelmed and couldn't think straight. Nowadays, it's essential to pay close attention to the mental state of children. Just like Yuan Xiao, there are things that outsiders simply don't know.
However, the security guard shook his head. "That's even less likely. When they went out as a family, their relationship seemed quite good. I always saw the little girl looking happy."
Lin Yuan, who had crouched down, displayed a look of confusion on his face. "If that's not it, then why would she want to commit suicide?"
Perhaps it was human nature's curiosity that led Lin Yuan to glean some clues from the security guard. Although the little girl had a good temperament and a stable family, it seemed she didn't quite get along with his friend. Recently, he had even heard them arguing.
"Arguing?" Lin Yuan thought this might be a breakthrough. "Was it with the girl she goes to school with?"
The security guard nodded. Perhaps getting into the conversation, he continued, "That girl seems a bit intimidating; she always has a gloomy expression and rarely smiles. The other kids in the neighborhood don’t really want to play with her."
It made sense that he knew so much; this neighborhood was an old one where everyone was familiar with each other. Sometimes, there were chats in the community group, and the security guard occasionally picked up some gossip.
"So, this girl doesn't have a good reputation?" Lin Yuan asked.
The security guard scratched his head. "Not really? When those two are together, she always brings snacks for her friend and lets her eat first."
It seemed he couldn't quite explain why their relationship was so close.
After chatting for a while, the security guard looked at Lin Yuan with some suspicion. "Is your job really that easy now? Aren't you in a hurry to take on more cases?"
"There are several cases lined up," Lin Yuan replied. "We’ll get to them soon."
Once he exited the neighborhood, Lin Yuan called Zheng Yun. The matter regarding Zhong Tiantian's friend coming to the police station hadn't been resolved yet; he heard that the girl had been too traumatized and ended up in the hospital.
"What's going on? Is there something wrong with this girl?" Zheng Yun sensed something was off.
"I just spoke with the security guard at her apartment complex. We got along well, and it turns out they recently had an argument for some unknown reason."
"This could very well be the trigger," Zheng Yun noted thoughtfully. "I should make another call to check in on them."
If it weren't for her physical condition, surely her good friend would want to clarify the truth about what happened as soon as possible.
After hanging up the phone, Zheng Yun immediately sprang into action.
When Lin Yuan returned that evening, he received a clear response from the other side. They said they would bring someone over early the next morning, but the time was a bit tight since they could only take the morning off. This implied that they did not want their daughter to stay in the police station for too long.
What about that child? Zheng Yun knew they were referring to Bai Qiushui, so he asked, "The bureau has arranged a place for him. By the way, how did he come from Beijing to find you? Do you know each other?"
"I don't know him. You should rest for now," Lin Yuan replied before heading back to his side, thinking about the house he had almost settled on, estimating that he could move out in a few days.
Meanwhile, in the room where Lin Yuan had delivered milk tea, several boys and girls stared in horror at the girl lying on the floor with wide eyes.
What should we do? This has nothing to do with me; I just held her down as you told me to. I'm calling the police right now!
Before he could even touch his phone, someone slapped it out of his hand. The phone fell to the ground, its case shattering, and at the same time, his collar was grabbed by someone.
"Are you trying to get us all locked up?"
"Don't think you can escape responsibility. Now that something has happened, you're an accomplice! If you dare make that call, we'll all swear that you were the one who killed her. You better think this through!"
Hearing this, the expressions of the others turned resolute.
That's right; since all of us were involved, there was no way to escape. What if someone else finds out? What will we do then?
"No! I still want to go to college; you can't do this!"
The boy whose phone had been smashed showed fear in his eyes as he glanced at the others, who looked ready to devour him. At that moment, he finally understood—they were all in this together.
"How about this? She's dead now anyway, and this isn't our house."
He signaled to the others, indicating his willingness to deal with the aftermath together.
Upon hearing these words, the expressions of a few others softened. However, one person expressionlessly raised their phone, causing a moment of panic among the group.
"What are you doing, Li Muze?"
"Yeah! What do you mean by filming us?"
The boy named Lin Muze sneered and pointed at the mark on the girl's neck where she lay.
"I'm the one who laid hands on her the most among us. Are you still worried about whether I can escape? What I need to guard against now is whether any of you will turn traitor."
Turning oneself in and exposing the existence of others can lead to a reduced sentence, right?
If someone else were to do this, naturally, no one would agree. However, the main culprit behind the actions is Li Muze. Once these words were spoken, everyone’s guard was lowered.
So, what do you suggest we do?
Li Muze glanced at the man who had initially wanted to call the police and said slowly, “I remember you have the best relationship with her, right? There’s a knife in the kitchen; go get it.”
Under the watchful eyes of the others, the man swallowed hard a few times and slowly walked toward the kitchen.
The next morning, Zhong Tiantian's friend was brought over by her parents. However, her parents did not seem very pleased.
When we get to the police, you better tell them everything honestly. Don’t try to play any tricks, got it?
Exactly! Our family is very straightforward!
Their voices were loud, as if they were afraid no one would know.
When Lin Yuan arrived, he saw a short-haired girl sitting silently with her head down next to her parents.
You must be Zhou Ruo, right?
At that moment, Zhou Ruo lifted her head and nodded.
I am.
You should know about Zhong Tiantian's situation; come with us for a bit.
Noticing that Zhou Ruo's parents seemed to have more to say, Lin Yuan led her down the corridor while an officer approached to comfort them.
Lin Yuan looked at the quiet girl and spoke up:
Did you ever think there would be such serious consequences?
Zhou Ruo hadn’t expected that question right off the bat; her eyelashes fluttered slightly.
I shouldn’t have argued with her. It’s all my fault.
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