The three police officers exchanged knowing nods and then entered the room to begin their investigation.
Ye Xuan’s heart was pounding with anxiety.
Because I browse adult websites?
That can’t be it… Is it too late to delete them now?
Ye Xuan racked his brain, trying to recall every bad thing he had ever done in his life, but he couldn’t figure out which grave offense he had committed to attract the police—and not just any police, but fully armed detectives.
His thoughts churned wildly until he finally made a silent guess: “The only thing I did today was get a free meal of fried chicken. Surely the police wouldn’t come knocking for something like that, right?”
“Unless…”
Ye Xuan was almost certain he had the answer.
That bastard… no, that guy on the 12th floor must have gotten into trouble!
Unable to hold back any longer, Ye Xuan finally asked, “Officer Zhao, can I ask what kind of case this is?”
Zhao Zongfei’s expression was stern. “We suspect you are involved in a criminal case. You’ll need to come with us to the station for further questioning.”
Ye Xuan was stunned, his eyes widening in disbelief.
The detectives searched for a while but found nothing incriminating, aside from a few adult-themed artworks.
Eventually, they all shook their heads at Zhao Zongfei.
Seeing this, Zhao Zongfei turned his gaze to Ye Xuan.
“Let’s go. You’re coming with us to the police station.”
With a resigned nod, Ye Xuan followed the detectives downstairs, his heart still racing with anxiety. He got into the police car and left the neighborhood.
Chuan City Public Security Bureau, Interrogation Room.
The room was eerily quiet. The dim yet glaring lights created an oppressive atmosphere that weighed heavily on the mind.
Ye Xuan slumped over the table, looking utterly defeated.
Having skipped dinner, he felt completely drained, like a deflated balloon.
Just then, the door to the interrogation room was pushed open by Lin Chengfeng.
Lin Chengfeng closed the door behind him, walked solemnly to the interrogation table opposite Ye Xuan, and took a seat.
Ye Xuan could sense Lin Chengfeng’s imposing presence, making the chair feel uncomfortably prickly. He shifted uneasily.
Lin Chengfeng stared at Ye Xuan expressionlessly, saying nothing.
Ye Xuan felt as if he were being watched by a predator, sending shivers down his spine.
Unable to bear Lin Chengfeng’s gaze any longer, Ye Xuan finally spoke up, “Um… haha, Officer… how should I address you?”
Lin Chengfeng replied flatly, “Lin Chengfeng.”
Ye Xuan clasped his hands in a polite gesture. “So it’s Officer Lin! I’ve heard so much about you!”
Then, cautiously, he asked, “Officer Lin, why did you… um, bring me here so late at night? Is there something you need?”
Lin Chengfeng opened the file on the table and asked, “Do you know Yu Hua?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment and recalled the name on today’s food delivery order. Although the full name wasn’t displayed, the surname was.
Now, Ye Xuan was certain—the man was dead!
He shook his head and replied, “No, I’ve never heard of him.”
Lin Chengfeng gave Ye Xuan a deep look before turning back to the file. “Name?”
“Ye Xuan.”
“Age?”
“25.”
“Gender?”
“…”
Ye Xuan was speechless. He glanced down at his crotch, then looked up helplessly. “Officer Lin, do I look that feminine to you?”
Lin Chengfeng’s expression remained stern as he said firmly, “Just answer the questions.”
“Alright, gender male, preference female,” Ye Xuan replied helplessly.
“What’s your occupation?”
“Human basic survival guarantee material delivery personnel.”
Lin Chengfeng gave Ye Xuan a strange look. “Aren’t you just a food delivery guy?”
Ye Xuan nodded seriously and said, “Yes, but don’t you think this title sounds much more impressive?”
Lin Chengfeng: …
Lin Chengfeng continued flipping through Ye Xuan’s file, a rare hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
“Weren’t you a senior executive at Langxuan Venture Capital Group before? Why did you quit and start delivering food?”
Langxuan Venture Capital Group was a renowned leading enterprise in Chuan City, having established countless charitable organizations and funded numerous impoverished mountainous areas, families, and schools. Its reputation resonated across the entire country.
Not only that, almost all of its employees were top graduates; even the cleaning staff held bachelor’s degrees.
A flicker of gloom passed through Ye Xuan’s eyes upon hearing this, but he soon smiled and said, “Just think of it as me growing tired of that life. Delivering food is just to make ends meet; I prefer the feeling of pursuing freedom.”
Lin Chengfeng chuckled and said, “You’re quite unique.”
Lin Chengfeng continued reading Ye Xuan’s profile, and his eyes couldn’t help but tremble slightly.
“A top graduate from Huaqing University, with dual doctoral degrees in Economics and Management. Impressive.”
A faint smile tugged at the corner of Ye Xuan’s mouth as he looked at Lin Chengfeng with a hint of teasing in his eyes.
“Officer Lin, you’re not too shabby either. At such a young age, you’re already a police superintendent. Judging by your demeanor, you’re at least a team leader, right?”
Lin Chengfeng coughed lightly before saying, “Even as a top graduate, you can’t break the law.”
Ye Xuan widened his eyes upon hearing this and quickly waved his hands. “Officer Lin, you can’t just say things like that. What law have I broken?”
“Where were you at 11 a.m. today?”
Ye Xuan replied immediately, “Delivering food.”
“Where to?”
“I can’t remember.”
Lin Chengfeng said sternly, “Did you deliver food to Xincheng Residential Complex?”
Ye Xuan nodded and replied, “My last order this morning was to Xincheng Residential Complex. The elevator in that rundown complex was broken, and the customer wouldn’t come down to pick it up when I called. I couldn’t possibly deliver it upstairs, could I? It was too high; I’d be exhausted after climbing. Since he refused, I just left.”
“But according to the surveillance footage on the first floor, you entered the stairwell at 11:00 and didn’t come out until 11:10. Where were you during those ten minutes?”
Lin Chengfeng stared intently at Ye Xuan, as if trying to see through his eyes to the truth hidden within.
Ye Xuan awkwardly rubbed his nose and said, “I… ate the food.”
Lin Chengfeng gave Ye Xuan a speechless look.
How shameless.
Ye Xuan looked at Lin Chengfeng and asked quietly, “Officer Lin, is Yu Hua dead?”
“How do you know he’s dead?”
“The criminal police came to my house fully armed, with a search warrant and a summons, saying I’m suspected of intentional homicide. But the only person I had a conflict with today was that guy.”
“He is indeed dead.”
“Can I ask how he died?” Ye Xuan inquired cautiously.
“The victim fell from the 11th floor, hit his head on the corridor between the 10th and 11th floors, and died from excessive blood loss.”
Ye Xuan gasped, clenching his fists, and guessed, “An accident?”
Lin Chengfeng nodded in response. “Based on the current situation, yes.”
Ye Xuan waved his hands in panic and hurriedly said, “Officer Lin, I’m a law-abiding citizen, and I don’t even know him. I’ve been staying on the first-floor stairs eating his takeout the whole time, I didn’t go anywhere. His death has nothing to do with me!”
Lin Chengfeng teased upon hearing this, “Even so, he came downstairs because of you.”
Ye Xuan quickly replied, “That was his impulsive action, I can’t be held responsible for it. This residential area doesn’t allow delivery personnel inside in the first place. It was already good enough that I delivered it to the building entrance. I had absolutely no obligation to bring it upstairs.”
“Besides, even though I ate his takeout, that only constitutes a breach of contract with the platform. I can compensate for the meal, but criminal responsibility has nothing to do with me!”
A slight smile lifted the corner of Lin Chengfeng’s mouth. “Quite knowledgeable about the law.”