“But he deserved to die! He deserved to die!”
Wu Zhen’s eyes were red, her voice as if soaked in ice water, as if boundless rage was about to erupt.
She took off her clothes, her body trembling uncontrollably, revealing all kinds of fresh and old wounds—bruises in shades of blue, purple, and black, along with gashes so mangled and bloody they were unbearable to look at.
“Ever since he was diagnosed with infertility, he’s been idle all day, constantly beating and cursing me. He even blames me, saying I’m the one who ruined him like this, calling me a whore who hooked up with other dirty men outside, causing his infertility!”
“Two years, for two years I’ve lived in agony every day. Even his parents are the same, calling me a jinx, asking why I don’t go out and get hit by a car and die… that way… that way they could at least get some compensation money.” Wu Zhen slumped over the table, tears streaming down her face, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Lin Chengfeng and Zhao Zongfei listened silently, their hearts filled with sympathy.
Finally, Zhao Zongfei couldn’t help but ask, “Then why didn’t you get a divorce?”
Upon hearing this, Wu Zhen suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with resentment. Her nails dug deeply into her palms, her knuckles turning pale from the excessive force.
“Divorce?”
Wu Zhen suddenly turned around, revealing a scar shaped like an earthworm on her lower back, deeply etched into the eyes of the two men.
“The first time I brought up divorce, he went crazy, grabbed a wine bottle, and smashed it over my head, saying I ruined him like this and now I want to run away. This scar… he cut it out bit by bit with scissors!”
The two men clenched their fists tightly upon seeing this, with Lin Chengfeng’s eyes especially brimming with intense murderous intent.
Zhao Zongfei shouted, “Then call the police! The law will definitely help you seek justice!”
Wu Zhen let out a bitter laugh, tears slowly falling down her cheeks. “How could I not have thought of calling the police? But the moment I had that idea, that bastard grabbed my hair and threatened me with my family. I… how could I dare to call the police?”
The interrogation room fell into silence.
Finally, Wu Zhen looked up at Lin Chengfeng and Zhao Zongfei.
“Officers, Qiusheng is innocent. Before this, he didn’t know I wanted to kill Yu Hua. He just thought I wanted to teach him a lesson. I hope you can let Qiusheng go…”
Meanwhile, in the observation room.
All the detectives, including Ye Xuan, were now silent.
They felt deep sympathy for Wu Zhen, yet also profound regret.
“We all seek freedom, yet our circumstances are worlds apart. I refuse to witness the unfathomable darkness of human hearts, while she… was merely fighting for survival.” Ye Xuan lowered his eyes dejectedly, silently turning away from the scene in the interrogation room.
After Wu Zhen finished confessing everything, she was taken away by the detectives.
What awaited her would be the punishment of the law.
Watching Wu Zhen’s retreating figure, Ye Xuan said slowly, “Officer Lin, how long do you think she’ll be sentenced?”
Lin Chengfeng shook his head helplessly. “At least ten years to start. If this case hadn’t been solved, she probably would have felt liberated, right?”
Ye Xuan sighed and shook his head. “No, she would only have suffered more.”
Lin Chengfeng asked in confusion, “Why?”
“She killed someone—her own husband. She’s just an ordinary woman, her mental fortitude isn’t as strong as yours, Officer Lin. Perhaps only in prison can her heart truly find release.”
Ye Xuan turned around and waved at Lin Chengfeng. “I’m off. See you if fate allows—oh wait, no, even if fate allows, let’s not meet again!”
Lin Chengfeng quietly watched Ye Xuan leave until he completely disappeared from sight.
Returning to the residential complex, Ye Xuan had a simple bowl of noodles before heading home for a good night’s sleep.
He slept straight through until 2:30 in the afternoon.
Ye Xuan groggily opened his eyes. The sunlight at this moment was particularly bright, piercing even through the curtains.
“It’s been a while since I slept during the day. Feels a bit strange.”
Ye Xuan slowly sat up, ruffled his messy hair, then stood and headed toward the bathroom.
After a quick freshening up, he struck a cool pose in the mirror before leaving home.
“Riding my beloved little motorcycle~ it never gets stuck in traffic~”
“Going online to take orders~”
As soon as Ye Xuan’s handsome face finished verification, his phone emitted a nightmarish sound.
[The System has assigned you a new task. Please handle it promptly and pay attention to traffic safety.]
“An order already? Let me see. Oh, Warm Café Cottage. No need to wait for more orders—off to see a beauty!” Ye Xuan immediately twisted the throttle and sped off.
Warm Café Cottage.
The shop’s location was slightly secluded and exceptionally peaceful.
The surrounding scenery was particularly beautiful. Located by the river, you could hear the sound of the waves from the entrance, and looking up, you could even see the light rail passing by in the distance.
The interior decor was uniquely charming, filled with a warm, vintage, and artistic atmosphere.
Wooden shutters exuded a rustic yet elegant charm, with sunlight filtering through the gaps and casting mottled patterns on the floor.
Books and records were neatly arranged by the windows, while macaron-colored ceramic coffee cups were lined up orderly on the counter like works of art, adding a touch of gentle, everyday warmth that made you feel at home.
Ye Xuan parked his motorcycle by the roadside and leisurely walked into the shop, casually taking a seat at the counter.
He glanced at the counter and, seeing no takeout orders placed there, called out to the girl busy behind the bar, “Hey, Beauty Zhou, is Meituan Order #15 ready?”
The girl slowly turned her face to the side, revealing the beauty mark near the corner of her right eye.
“Well, if it isn’t the Night Knight. Haven’t seen you all day today.”
The girl’s name was Zhou Wanqing, a rare beauty. Even without makeup, her skin was as fair as snow, with an oval face, a delicate nose, arched eyebrows, and bright eyes that made her utterly captivating.
She was also the owner of Warm Café Cottage.
Ye Xuan leaned lazily against the counter and replied nonchalantly, “Don’t even ask. Something happened last night, and I only got to sleep this morning. As soon as I went online, the System assigned me an order from your shop.” After saying this, he couldn’t help but yawn.
Zhou Wanqing teased with a smile, “What happened? Did you go chicken-stealing last night?”
Ye Xuan rolled his eyes and replied, “A girl like you shouldn’t be so nosy.”
“Mean!” Zhou Wanqing muttered before adding, “Meituan Order #15 is almost ready. You can just keep lounging there for a bit.” With that, she turned back to continue her work.
“Got it!” Ye Xuan responded, then picked up his phone and started scrolling through short videos.
Just then, a Ragdoll cat quietly circled around Ye Xuan’s feet.
“Oh, Xixi!”
Ye Xuan crouched down and scooped Xixi up into his arms.
This ragdoll cat is named Xixi, a little kitten adopted by Zhou Wanqing.
Back when Zhou Wanqing’s café had just opened, Xixi dragged herself in, wobbling unsteadily.
At that time, Xixi was filthy all over, with many wounds on her body, likely from being bullied by other stray cats.