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"Well, I’ll head back to dissect the body. I'll let you know once I have concrete results," Xu Yiman said.
"Let Yuan Jun give you a ride," Elder Shao suggested.
Xu Yiman shook her head. "No need, I'll take a taxi myself."
Old Shao smiled wryly. "It's better to let Yuan Jun take you. The kind of place you're going to, most drivers won't pick you up, even if it's broad daylight."
Hearing Old Shao's words, Xu Yiman realized the truth and chuckled lightly. "It's just a funeral home. For me, the living are far more terrifying than the dead. I've been a surgeon for so long and a Forensic Doctor for just as long. I've only encountered living people doing evil; I've never met a dead person doing harm."
With that, Xu Yiman seemed to recall something and left on her own.
"No wonder she doesn't have a boyfriend," Yuan Jun muttered behind her. "She only deals with dead people."
Old Shao watched Xu Yiman's departing figure, feeling a pang of sympathy for the girl. He had reviewed the files of all the project team members; aside from the newly transferred Yuan Jun and Wang Chao, who was still recuperating in the hospital, the backgrounds of the other three were enough to make anyone sigh in sadness.
Yet Old Shao had chosen these three individuals deliberately, as a way to resolve his own inner turmoil. Many years ago, he had encountered a police officer with a psychological disorder who was exceptionally talented at solving cases. Back then, Old Shao didn't understand that such talent often stemmed from profound suffering.
The person from back then was like these three now. And in those years, Old Shao had crushed that young officer under the weight of what he believed to be justice. If given another chance today, he would not make the same choice. If truth is built upon causing immense pain to the living, then Old Shao would rather forgo that truth and justice altogether.
"The security captain came by earlier and told me they spotted someone suspicious lurking around the district entrance," Jiang He interrupted Old Shao's thoughts about the past. "Based on current evidence, this person is the prime suspect. I've instructed them to copy the video footage; it will be sent over shortly."
Old Shao nodded without speaking and sat down on the stone steps with Yuan Jun, disregarding appearances.
"I need to go pick up my child," Stepmother said as she walked out of the house, now dressed in clean clothes. "Dong Ai is out of school."
Some people have died, but life continues on.
Old Shao did not get up and said, "Yuan, you are too sad. Let Yuan Jun take you."
"It's just a ten-minute drive back and forth," Stepmother replied. "Don't worry about me. I just called my husband; he will be back this afternoon."
Old Shao nodded. "Alright, go ahead."
Stepmother gently closed the door and then took out a card to hand to Old Shao. "Ge Dongyun has died like this, and I am a bit scared. When my husband returns this afternoon, I plan to move to another place. This is my home's access card. If you need to investigate further, just come directly."
Old Shao took the card, looked at it, and suddenly asked, "How many access cards does your family have?"
Stepmother answered, "Three in total: mine, Dong Ai's, and Ge Dongyun's—one for each of us. Ge Dongyun's access card should be with her, and I still have Dong Ai's access card, so it's fine."
Old Shao nodded.
After Stepmother left, Old Shao turned to Guan Deng, who had been quietly standing behind a few people. "Guan Deng, this kind of access card should have a system, right? Can we check the access records? What time did people come back?"
Guan Deng did not rush to answer; he leaned against the door and examined the access system.
"Hey, look! Xiao Xuanmiao is on TV again," Yuan Jun said while holding a phone and staring at the screen.
"What TV?" Jiang He asked.
Yuan Jun continued looking at the phone and replied, "Oh, it's a live broadcast on internet TV. It looks like it's from a hospital."
"Hospital?"
The three of them gathered around the phone, while Guan Deng was behind them fiddling with the access control.
Xiao Xuanmiao was indeed live streaming, or rather, it was a professional television crew interviewing Xiao Xuanmiao. Looking around, it was clear they were in a hospital, with many patients bustling about.
The host appeared on screen and said, "Thanks to the generous donations from online users, Xiao Xuanmiao's mother's surgery fees have been more than covered. Moreover, Long City First People's Hospital has reached out to Xiao Xuanmiao, expressing their willingness to waive most of the medical expenses."
In the frame, several nurses were pushing Xiao Xuanmiao's mother on a hospital bed, while Xiao Xuanmiao held her mother's hand tightly, accompanied by several doctors.
The female reporter asked, "Earlier, we contacted the hospital. Mom Xiao's attending physician, Dr. Li, informed us that this is not a complicated surgery and that the risks are very low. The doctors are seventy percent confident they can successfully perform the operation. Afterward, with some medication treatment, Mom Xiao should be able to recover. Is that correct, Dr. Li?"
Dr. Li nodded and addressed the camera, "That's right. Although Mom Xiao missed the optimal time for surgery, our hospital has deployed the best doctors for this procedure—not just me but several other highly skilled physicians will assist me. We maintain a very optimistic attitude."
"We see Mom Xiao lying on the hospital bed with her eyes crinkled in a smile," the female reporter said to Mom Xiao. "You will be undergoing surgery soon; do you have anything to say to your friends watching on screen?"
Mom Xiao replied, "Thank you, thank you everyone. I’m not very good with words; I just want to say thank you."
"Mom Xiao is in good spirits and very optimistic," the female reporter noted. "We won’t disturb Mom Xiao and the doctors any longer. This surgery is expected to take about four hours, but rest assured, the doctors are very confident in its success rate. You may proceed now, Dr. Li."
Dr. Li smiled at the camera and led his team into the operating room.
The female reporter then took Xiao Xuanmiao into a waiting room next to the operating theater.
"Xuanmiao, how are you feeling right now?" the reporter asked.
Xiao Xuanmiao sat elegantly on the sofa and gently said, "To be honest, I really feel like I'm dreaming lately. I never expected everyone to be so enthusiastic in helping me. The online community has donated a lot of money to my family, and after covering my mother's surgery costs, there is still quite a bit left. I plan to donate this extra money to others who need it more."
"Xuanmiao is as kind as ever, but the most common suggestion online regarding this money is for you to use it to move into a better house," the reporter looked at Xiao Xuanmiao with some concern and said, "I agree with this view. Your family's house has been lived in for many years and isn't very safe. Plus, you'll need money for school in the future; all of that will cost."
"Really?" Xiao Xuanmiao stuck out her tongue shyly and said, "Well, I'll ask my mom what she thinks about it."
"Kind and filial; no wonder our Xuanmiao has gained hundreds of thousands of fans online," the reporter remarked. "Have there been any changes in your life recently?"
Xiao Xuanmiao nodded heavily and said, "Yes, many netizens have learned about my family's situation. Some older sisters come to help me with chores, and some people just give me money when they visit. I can't refuse it. Everyone is so kind! And let me tell you a secret—I've even been invited by a director to audition."
"Wow! We've heard that you have an acting dream; this must be coming true for you!" the reporter exclaimed.
Xiao Xuanmiao nodded vigorously, her dimples showing when she smiled, making her look incredibly cute.
"That's right! The director wants me to play a Supporting Actress role. I'm not sure if my acting skills are good enough, but I really hope to seize this opportunity and become a well-known actress in the future."
The female reporter couldn't hide her excitement as she asked, "Can you reveal which director's work it is?"
Xiao Xuanmiao stuck out her tongue again and said, "I can't say! The director told me to keep it a secret. Once the cast is confirmed, the director will let everyone know."
"You'll be a great actress in the future," the female reporter said. "Beautiful, lovely, gentle, and kind—you'll definitely shine brightly. Just remember your sister when that time comes!"
"Hehe," Xiao Xuanmiao replied, "Of course I won't forget!"
Yuan Jun shook his head and said, "Perhaps this is a case of fortune arising from misfortune. In just a few weeks, she has transformed from a bullied girl into an actress with millions of fans. Her future looks bright ahead. And yet, some people are willing to go to extremes for her—sigh."
Old Shao stood up and said, "Yes, but comparing it to the body of Ge Dongyun that was just taken away, I can't feel happy about this at all. Good and evil can sometimes be decided in an instant."
In the scene, the reporter's phone suddenly rang. After she awkwardly hung up, she realized that her phone was ringing incessantly.
"Sorry, let me turn off my phone," the reporter said.
However, when she took out her phone and saw the screen, she answered the call instead. The reporter nodded repeatedly, her expression gradually becoming serious.
After hanging up, the smile that had just been on her face was replaced by a grave demeanor.
She looked at Xiao Xuanmiao and, after a moment of silence, spoke slowly to her, "Xuanmiao, I just received some news, and I need to ask you a few questions about it."
Xiao Xuanmiao noticed the reporter's seriousness; she didn't say anything but simply nodded.
The reporter continued, "We just received news that the girl who bullied you, Ge Dongyun, has been murdered at home..."
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