Manipulative and Cruel, Causing Her Miscarriage Gu Huaiyuan wore thin, gold-rimmed glasses, giving him a refined, scholarly appearance and an air of calm composure.
Faced with Lu Zheng’s questioning, his eyes were filled with the look of someone who had been wronged beyond measure. Officer, I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about!
He spread his hands wide, his tone both innocent and indignant. Lin Weiwei was my student. As soon as I lost contact with her, I filed a report. I am a law-abiding citizen and an outstanding academic advisor—how could I possibly murder my own student?
Lu Zheng looked at Gu Huaiyuan, who still showed not the slightest trace of remorse even now. He tossed two DNA reports from the forensics department, along with photographs of physical evidence, onto the table in front of him.
Glancing briefly at the documents, Gu Huaiyuan pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose, concealing the flash of panic and guilt that briefly crossed his eyes.
Some time ago, Lin Weiwei and I had a minor disagreement over our latest research project. My nail must have broken accidentally during that argument. Officer, you can’t charge me with a crime just because of this!
A faint, mocking smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, and a look of arrogance appeared in his eyes. I have worked in this field for many years, and many of my students have gone on to earn great reputations. For the police to detain me without solid evidence and try to pin a crime on me—this is nothing short of disrespect. If I refuse to confess, are you planning to beat a false statement out of me?
He looked Lu Zheng up and down with obvious disdain. With competence like yours, you dare call yourself captain of the criminal investigation team? Maybe you should go back to the countryside to farm and raise pigs instead!
The officer taking notes turned red with anger. How dare you speak to Captain Lu that way?
Lu Zheng raised a hand, signaling his subordinate to stay calm.
Despite Gu Huaiyuan’s provocation and insults, his stern face remained completely expressionless.
He had encountered far too many cunning criminals who would never admit to their crimes until they were backed into a corner.
His gaze sharpened, and he spoke in a steady, unyielding tone. On the night of the incident, you were having dinner with two friends at the XX Mountain Resort. The resort is not far from Ji Chuan’s rented apartment. We have spoken to your friends—they told us they drank heavily that night, fell asleep at the table, and did not wake up until dawn.
Therefore, no one can confirm that you remained in the private dining room for the entire night. Your witnesses hold no weight.
Gu Huaiyuan raised an eyebrow. You say they don’t count, so they don’t count? Where is your proof? Do you have surveillance footage showing me at the crime scene? This is nothing but speculation from a bunch of useless police officers. You spend taxpayers’ money and do nothing of real value all day long. I see you are all a pack of good-for-nothings! Just wait—I will have my lawyer file a lawsuit against you!
Lu Zheng narrowed his dark eyes, his voice remaining calm. Taxpayers’ money pays for those who uphold justice—not for those who let evil roam free.
Gu Huaiyuan let out a cold, contemptuous laugh. You call me an evildoer? Where is your evidence? A single broken nail is all you have to convict me?
Just then, Gu Huaiyuan’s lawyer walked into the room.
He spoke in a firm tone and submitted a formal application for bail.
Gu Huaiyuan pointed a finger directly at Lu Zheng. He abused his authority and conducted a malicious interrogation. I am filing a complaint against him.
As Gu Huaiyuan was about to be led away by his lawyer, Zhou Kai hurried into the room.
Boss—we found the evidence!
Zhou Kai handed over the lab results and the newly recovered evidence to Lu Zheng.
Lu Zheng turned to face Gu Huaiyuan. Does this piece of fabric look familiar? It was left behind in the woods behind the apartment building when you fled in a hurry after committing the crime.
The moment Gu Huaiyuan saw the item, all the blood in his body seemed to turn to ice.
He recalled vaguely that he had left in such haste that night that his clothes had caught on a tree branch.
At the time, he had not stopped to check.
To think such a small oversight would leave the police an opening to trace him—he felt a surge of bitter frustration.
Testing confirms that the bloodstains on the fabric belong to the victim, Lin Weiwei.
All color drained from Gu Huaiyuan’s face instantly. The arrogance and bravado he had shown moments earlier vanished, replaced by utter despair and panic.
His strength seemed to leave him completely, and he slumped back into the interrogation chair, head hanging low and shoulders sagging. After a long silence, he finally roared in a hoarse, strained voice. Lin Weiwei was nothing but an ungrateful, shameless woman!
My wife Su Ying and I came from similar backgrounds and grew up together as childhood sweethearts.
Gu Huaiyuan’s eyes turned red as he fell into distant memories. We married right after graduating from graduate school. For years, we were devoted to each other, and our careers flourished—we rarely even had a disagreement.
The only regret was that my wife could not conceive a child.
We both went for medical examinations, but the doctors found no physical problems. Yet our parents were growing older and longed for grandchildren, and rumors began to spread more and more widely. The pressure I felt was overwhelming.
Especially after my father passed away, my mother would constantly say that he could not rest in peace knowing he had never seen his grandchild.
Having a child became almost an obsession for him.
It was around that time that Lin Weiwei appeared.
She was unrefined, vain, and very easy to manipulate.
After a few subtle tests on his part, she threw herself willingly into his arms and agreed to become his mistress.
The first time we were together, there was blood. I thought she was a virgin, but it turned out she already had a boyfriend back in the countryside. She even went to a clinic to have her hymen repaired just to trick me—how despicable!
Lu Zheng’s expression hardened, his voice sharp and severe. And what about you? You betrayed your wife, manipulated Lin Weiwei psychologically, and treated her like nothing more than a tool to bear you a child. What kind of honorable man does that make you?
Lin Weiwei came from an ordinary family, where her parents favored sons over daughters. Ambitious and eager to escape her background and win recognition from others, she gradually became more selfish, narrow-minded, and vain after being molded and controlled by Gu Huaiyuan over a long period of time.
She knew exactly how to use her advantages to play both Ji Chuan and Gu Huaiyuan against each other.
I admit I am no saint—but Lin Weiwei was far more selfish and malicious than I could ever be!
He had been involved with Lin Weiwei for over a year, and still she had not become pregnant.
She claimed that she found it difficult to relax emotionally whenever they met secretly in hotels. She suggested they use the marital bed he shared with Su Ying whenever his wife was away on business.
He agreed.
But nearly two years passed, and she still did not conceive.
Then, quite unexpectedly, his wife Su Ying was found to be pregnant.
To him, this was nothing short of wonderful news.
For his wife to bear his child was far more desirable than having Lin Weiwei do so.
A child born to his wife would be legitimate and could be properly registered.
Lin Weiwei had served her purpose, and he decided to cut all ties with her.
He offered her a sum of money and promised to help her find a good job after graduation.
He hoped they could part ways amicably.
He assumed that a girl from a rural background like Lin Weiwei would step aside quietly and accept the arrangement.
But he had underestimated her greed and malice.
While his wife was home alone, she sent packages containing dead, bloodied rats, and in the dead of night, splashed red paint all over Su Ying’s car.
The repeated shocks caused Su Ying to miscarry twice, and the baby was nearly lost.
When he confronted Lin Weiwei, she flatly denied everything and even threatened to go directly to his wife to confront her with the truth.
That night, they had a fierce argument in his office.
Only when he threatened to ruin her academic career and prevent her from graduating did she finally agree to stop contacting his wife.
But what he never expected was that within just a few days, Lin Weiwei would do something far more extreme—something that would directly cause his wife to lose the baby altogether.