Free Web NovelChapter 1073: Chapter 530: Playing Hard to Get, the Hidden Killer (Part 2)
However, he heard that the other party was somewhat embarrassed and a little nervous, causing his heart to race.
He even seemed a bit flustered.
But Luo Fei replied with a smile.
"Don’t worry, Mr. Lin. I won’t rush you. After all, this matter cannot be hurried, and we need to avoid alerting the perpetrator. Thus, we must investigate quietly and secretly."
Luo Fei’s calm and composed demeanor made Mr. Lin a bit embarrassed.
Because he knew that just a while ago, the school leaders had already called.
Even the education bureau was alarmed by this incident.
They also expressed that they required Mr. Lin to make every effort to cooperate fully with Luo Fei’s investigation without the slightest neglect.
So, at this moment, Mr. Lin felt very embarrassed.
Just as Luo Fei and his team were feeling a bit perplexed, and the case seemed to have hit a stalemate.
Deng Wen arrived at the major crimes unit with a toxicity test report.
"Mr. Luo, after our testing, we can confirm that Zhao Hailing, Xia Xiyi’s roommate, was poisoned to death. Additionally, we have now come to a very surprising conclusion. This is also very important."
Afterward, Deng Wen handed several photos to Luo Fei.
Among them were some screenshots from the school’s surveillance cameras.
But upon seeing this content.
Luo Fei was somewhat surprised.
"So, it really was a student from this school who intentionally poisoned?"
"Yes, or more precisely, it was Zhao Hailing’s roommate."
Deng Wen’s analysis made Luo Fei’s expression become slightly serious.
"I understand."
Luo Fei said, immediately reflecting this situation to Mr. Lin.
However, when Mr. Lin heard someone had poisoned the water cooler in Zhao Hailing’s dormitory.
To deliberately cause a poisoning incident.
Mr. Lin was utterly shocked.
"Mr. Luo, this should be impossible."
The other party’s reaction was understandable.
After all, when Lin Zimo noticed something was wrong, it was another roommate of Xia Xiyi who helped call the ambulance.
And she was also full of concern at that time.
Very worried about Zhao Hailing’s condition.
But for this explanation, Luo Fei said.
"Mr. Lin, I understand how you feel. You hope that your students are all of good character and would prefer that no such issue be discovered."
"But sometimes, we know someone’s face but not their heart. We must conduct a thorough investigation to confirm there is no suspicion. That’s the real attitude needed when investigating a case, isn’t it?"
Hearing that Luo Fei’s tone brooked no argument.
Mr. Lin had to agree.
"I understand, Mr. Luo. I’ll take that girl to the major crimes unit shortly."
As the call ended.
Luo Fei also asked.
"Lin Zimo, you mentioned before that you had something important to tell me. What exactly is it?"
But looking at the somewhat expectant gaze of Luo Fei.
Lin Zimo took a deep breath and seriously said.
"Mr. Luo, to be honest, what I wanted to say, you might have already discovered."
"It is about Xia Xiyi’s roommate."
After Lin Zimo’s explanation.
Luo Fei learned.
It turns out this roommate had been engaged in chemical research and was experimenting on mice.
Moreover, she was always somewhat incompatible with Xia Xiyi and Zhao Hailing.
Other than attending classes and studying, she was mostly not present at the dormitory.
Upon hearing the explanation.
Luo Fei couldn’t help but be curious.
"Lin Zimo, if that was the case, why didn’t you inform us, the police, at the first moment?"
"Mr. Luo, I’m not directly involved, and at the time, Xia Xiyi was terrified. She even thought Huang Weiming was deliberately causing her trouble."
"Moreover, more importantly, this classmate didn’t seem the type to do such a thing."
After Lin Zimo’s explanation.
Luo Fei understood.
It turns out this roommate of Xia Xiyi had a good reputation at school.
She was the complete opposite of Zhao Hailing.
Though her family was poor, she studied diligently.
And though her monthly living expenses were only four or five hundred yuan.
Still, during the recent earthquake, she donated eight hundred yuan.
That was the money she had saved from working part-time, teaching primary school students.
"Additionally, Tang Xiaojun always had a good temperament. Even when bullied by classmates, she wouldn’t easily talk back. Instead, she often helped classmates enthusiastically."
Hearing this explanation.
Luo Fei finally understood.
"I see. You mean to say, because she did many good deeds."
"And always had a good reputation, so you are reluctant to believe she would do such a thing?"
Seeing Luo Fei immediately understood her thoughts.
Lin Zimo could only nod silently.
"Yes, Mr. Luo."
"That’s why I’m unsure whether she is the murderer or not."
Though Lin Zimo’s words made her eyes dim.
Luo Fei took a deep breath.
"Lin Zimo, I understand your thoughts."
"However, from my point of view, people often have many facets. Just because someone does something bad doesn’t mean they are entirely bad. The opposite is also true."
Luo Fei’s honesty made Lin Zimo feel slightly better.
But shortly after.
When Mr. Lin brought the girl back to school.
His expression turned exceptionally complex.
"Mr. Luo, she has already confessed to her crime."
Seeing Mr. Lin’s face turn pale.
Sweat appeared on his forehead.
Luo Fei curiously asked.
"Young lady, I’m indeed curious. Why did you do such a thing? Is there a hidden story behind your actions?"
At this moment.
Looking at Luo Fei’s somewhat puzzled gaze fixed on her.
Feeling a bit lost in her thoughts at this point.
The girl seriously responded.
"Mr. Luo, I know that no matter what I say, you won’t easily forgive me."
"But I don’t mind."
"I had no deep-seated hatred towards Zhao Hailing. I just wanted to play a prank on her so she wouldn’t be so arrogant around me."
It turns out.
This Tang Xiaojun was a child from a poor family, always doing things modestly and cautiously, rarely revealing her true feelings. So, she was always considered the goody-two-shoes by others.
Even school teachers praised her highly.
She had excellent grades and was always willing to help others.
But Zhao Hailing always teased her.
That as a girl, she didn’t know how to dress up and might not find a husband in the future.
She even said her lifestyle was miserly.
Even when she earned money from tutoring others, she was reluctant to spend it.
"She always mocked me for not being able to get married. But it’s not that I genuinely don’t want to dress up; it’s because I’m too poor, right? Not to mention my mother is ill and always needs medication. All the money I earn, aside from tuition and living expenses, I send back home."
Seeing Tang Xiaojun truly felt somewhat helpless.
By this point, she was almost crying.
Luo Fei finally understood.
The entire sequence of events of the case.
"Miss Tang, but even so, you must be arrested for your mistakes."
Luo Fei was clear that although the other party claimed it was just a prank.
This excuse wouldn’t pass his line of questioning.
Therefore, Luo Fei immediately placed handcuffs on her.
Just seeing this scene, the teacher on the side couldn’t help but feel a bit anxious.
"Mr. Luo, you say, after Tang Xiaojun is caught by the police, what will happen to her? Would you consider showing leniency for her previous good deeds?"
Mr. Lin’s meaning was clear; he hoped Luo Fei would give her a chance.
After all, if it weren’t for this time, taking a wrong step.
Because of the pent-up anger.
Unable to control it, it finally erupted.
She would surely have a bright future.
But Luo Fei seriously said.
"Mr. Lin, if we are not stringent in handling her case, it would be disrespectful to the victim."
"Also, I’m just responsible for reporting the case process; how it’s judged depends on the judge’s decision."
