0p0 Chapter 57 She was afraid of Lin Sui's disgusted gaze.
Chapter 57 She was afraid of Lin Sui's disgusted gaze.
Lu Xiang clenched her hands, her body tense.
A voice inside her urged her to leave quickly, so she wouldn't have to face Lin Sui's disgusted and accusatory words, or her fearful and disdainful gaze.
Because it has always been this way.
No one ever cared about her or asked her why she did it; they just blamed her for causing trouble and bringing shame to the family.
No, others have asked that question before.
However, just when she thought that was concern, the other person turned around and spread it around, making it known throughout the entire campus.
The other party betrayed her.
Then, just like Xia Yaoyao, she was scolded as a disgrace.
But Xia Yaoyao was luckier than her...
Even so, Lu Xiang still harbored a glimmer of hope.
Perhaps, Lin Sui is different.
She always appeared calm, as if she were detached from worldly affairs and didn't care about anything.
However, she also unconsciously brings a gentle yet resilient strength to those around her, making people unconsciously revolve around her.
But what if?
Lu Xiang suddenly loosened her clenched fist, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.
It doesn't matter anyway, since she's never had it, so why should she care about losing it?
They only recorded a show together. After it ended, they went their separate ways. Who would remember whom then?
At most, she would occasionally reminisce about that stunning face.
That's all.
Lu Xiang thought this with such certainty.
So, when Lin Sui walked up to her, she took the initiative and raised her beautiful and affectionate eyebrows, her eyes looking down at her with an impatient and indifferent expression: "If you're here to criticize me for being so ruthless, or if you're frightened by my cruelty and think I'm too scary to see again, then you don't need to."
“We weren’t familiar with each other to begin with, and once the afternoon program ended, we went our separate ways.”
Lin Sui was taken aback.
She understood what Lu Xiang meant; they weren't actually that close.
Even she initially only thought about recording a program as a formality for the sake of the prize money.
But they'd been spending time together day and night for several days, their beds practically touching, it was like they were sleeping side-by-side, could it be...?
Lin Sui pursed her lips, her expression indifferent: "I didn't mean to accuse you, nor do I think you are cruel or scary, and I won't be frightened by you. On the contrary, if Xiao Jin doesn't die today, and no one has the courage to smash the egg decisively, then in the future, there will only be more innocent girls who will be harmed."
After all, Xiao Jin had become addicted to young girls ever since then, but he hadn't had the chance all these years.
Until recently, he tried the same trick again, but failed and was instead blackmailed.
He fled Lotus Village because of this selfish desire, and eventually returned because of it. Isn't this also a kind of cause and effect cycle?
Lin Sui looked up and looked at Lu Xiang seriously: "So, you don't need to worry about being blamed, and you shouldn't be blamed. Those girls who might be targeted by him should thank you."
Lu Xiang was stunned and stood there.
After a long while, she couldn't help but smile, and her lips curved into a wide arc.
My chest felt warm, as if something was about to overflow.
She raised her chin, feigning composure: "Who said I was worried? I wouldn't worry about such trivial matters."
Lin Sui remained silent, simply gazing at her quietly.
Lu Xiang felt so guilty that her eyelashes trembled.
Okay, she was a little scared.
In fact, she no longer cares what others think of her.
But after smashing Xiao Jin, the moment he turned to face Lin Sui, he felt inexplicably afraid of seeing the shocked and disgusted look in her eyes.
Unable to withstand Lin Sui's dark gaze, Lu Xiang was the first to give in, turning her face away awkwardly: "Then, what do you want to say?"
Lin Sui: "Next time something like this happens, try not to do it in front of the live broadcast camera."
"That's it?" Lu Xiang rolled her eyes in disdain.
Lin Sui: "..." Even though she knew she would react this way, she still wanted to clench her fists.
"I know you don't care, but there's no need to."
Otherwise, just because she acted a little violently during the live stream, she could be blamed for solving difficult murder cases in the future, which would be so unfair.
Lin Sui's tone was calm, but her words were anything but: "If there are any ways to torture someone, we can do them one by one in private."
As long as it doesn't end up like in the novel, causing someone to die, it's fine.
[…Sui Bao, do you realize you're being broadcast live right now?]
I used to think Lin Sui was the most normal of the six... I guess I'm still just an innocent eighteen-year-old girl.
For some reason, I actually found it kind of exciting?
Lu Xiang was also stunned for a moment, then looked at Lin Sui with a sense of novelty and heat, as if she had discovered a new continent: "So Sui Sui, as long as it's in private, I can do whatever I want, right?"
Lin Sui ignored her and walked straight ahead, saying, "It's none of my business. I don't know you."
Lu Xiang: "..."
After the two finished speaking, the four people who had been waiting not far away came forward.
Tang Xi glanced at her secretly, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes, then hugged the statue and followed Lin Sui with light steps.
Si Xingran was much more direct. He chuckled and patted Lu Xiang's shoulder, revealing a small tiger tooth with a smug grin: "Serves you right for being so stubborn. Now you're dumbfounded, aren't you?"
Lu Xiang was already annoyed, but upon hearing this, her eyes turned cold. She grabbed the hand on her shoulder and used a clever pull to execute a beautiful over-the-shoulder throw.
"Hiss...fuck!"
Si Xingran's butt was almost split in two when he fell, and he was completely stunned.
He winced in pain and immediately wanted to jump up and hit back, but a long leg stepped over him.
Yu Cinian turned around, smiled with lowered eyes, and said, "Sorry, there's no road next to me."
Si Xingran: "...Are you crazy or blind, or do you think I'm stupid?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than another long leg stepped over him.
Li Ye said coldly, "Idiot."
Si Xingran: "..."
Don't wait for him to get up, really.
When he gets up, he will definitely kill them!
at the same time.
Yang Zhaodi and Xia Yaoyao were quietly floating beside a girl's bedside.
The two stared intently at the girl's sleeping face, as if trying to etch her image deep into their minds.
Yang Zhaodi even wanted to reach out and touch her, but was afraid that the coldness emanating from her would chill her, so she ultimately withdrew her hand.
With tears in her eyes, she smiled and said, "Yaoyao, look how much my sister looks like you! Her eyebrows, her mouth, they're exactly the same as yours."
"Yes, my little sister is pretty." Xia Yaoyao nodded emphatically, then added with a hint of worry, "She seems to have lost some weight, Mom. Is she sick?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Zhaodi's gaze swept over the thin and pale face, then fell on her rough, girlish hands. A flash of hatred crossed her eyes, but only sorrow remained.
She knew very well that Lin Sui was telling her that her youngest daughter was fine because she didn't want her to be so attached to it before she passed away.
How could she possibly let down such kindness?
Yang Zhaodi wiped her eyes, forcing back her reluctance, and said, "It's almost time, Yao Yao, let's go."
Xia Yaoyao obediently took her hand and slowly walked out, turning back every few steps.
"Mom, will my little sister remember me in the future?"
"Yes, definitely. Dad will definitely tell her that she has a wonderful older sister."
"Then Dad should also tell her that she has a very, very good mother."
"Yes, I will."
"..."
As the voices faded into the distance, as if sensing something, the girl in her sleep, perhaps dreaming of something, slowly shed a tear from the corner of her eye.
After seeing Yang Zhaodi and her daughter off, Lin Sui yawned: "Do you want to go and reunite with your daughter now, or wait until dawn?"
If I go back now, I can sleep for another two or three hours.
Xia Juntao, his eyes still red, stared blankly at the spot where Yang Zhaodi and Xia Yaoyao had disappeared, Yang Zhaodi's last words echoing repeatedly in his mind: "Husband, take good care of our daughter, don't let her suffer anymore."
He opened his mouth: "I..."
Lin Sui nodded, turned and left: "Okay, then let's wait until dawn."
Xia Juntao: "..."
It was already four in the morning.
In four more minutes, it will be the time of Xia Juntao's death, as described in the novel.
Lin Siyao hid under the covers, staring intently at the dim phone screen.
Finally, it was 4:04.
Lin Siyao immediately threw off the covers and went out to find the bathroom, looking completely dazed.
There was only one restroom on the first floor. When she passed Xiao Jin's room, she saw that the door was slightly ajar and the room was empty.
Lin Siyao curled her lips into a smile.
At this point, Xiao Jin should still be hiding in the secret passage.
In a good mood, she went up to the second floor, intending to pretend to hear Xia Juntao's cries for help at his door, and then have Duan Xuchi bang on the door.
However, what awaited her was another empty room.
The smile on Lin Siyao's face froze instantly, and she was stunned and bewildered.
What about people?
Shouldn't Xia Juntao have been hanged in front of the mirror in the end, making it look like he committed suicide out of guilt after killing someone?
Suddenly, she remembered something and hurriedly ran to the large dormitory-style bed on the first floor.
Sure enough, there was no one inside.
"Siyao?" Duan Xuchi, who was also awake because of the murder, came downstairs to check when he heard the noise. "What are you doing here so late?"
When the body of the Sharp Little Monster was discovered yesterday morning, he had already used the program crew's phone to call the bureau and request support from the forensic and trace evidence departments.
The reply I received was only three words: "Don't worry about it."
This was the first time Duan Xuchi had encountered such a situation; the CPU almost burned out.
He questioned the reason, but the director only told him to watch the live replay carefully after it ended, saying that it couldn't be explained in a few words.
Finally, he said something profound: "Xiao Duan, don't be stubborn. The world is a big place, and anything can happen."
Therefore, he spent the whole day pondering the meaning of that sentence, and even forgot to keep an eye on Xia Juntao, who was the most suspicious person.
Lin Siyao looked at him, then at the empty dormitory bed, her mind racing: "Brother Xuchi, I suspect Xiao Jin might be in danger."
"Xiao Jin? He's not in his room?" Duan Xuchi gave her a deep look, his eyes filled with inquiry. "What have you discovered this time?"
Lin Siyao hesitated and shook her head: "I can't be sure either. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Anyway, let's go out and look for it first."
She knew that because she had been so certain that there were clues in the secret passage, but in the end there was nothing, the perceptive Duan Xuchi had become somewhat suspicious of her.
Now that she can only control Duan Xuchi, she naturally has to be cautious and not make any more promises.
Duan Xuchi didn't ask any more questions and went out with her without hesitation.
If there is real danger, saving lives is the priority.
As soon as they reached the door, the two ran into Lin Sui and his group who were returning.
Lin Siyao's gaze quickly swept over.
When she discovered that Xia Juntao was still alive and had returned with Lin Sui and the others, a strong sense of unease suddenly arose in her heart.
Duan Xuchi asked first, "Where's Xiao Jin? Wasn't he with you?"
If the truth is told that Xiao Jin is dead, will Lin Siyao start making a fuss again?
Then you can forget about sleeping.
Lin Sui was brooding when Lu Xiang exclaimed in surprise, "Huh, Xiao Jin is gone?"
She blinked innocently again: "Isn't he on your team? How would we know?"
Lin Sui was somewhat impressed by her acting skills.
If Lin Sui hadn't witnessed firsthand how she smashed Xiao Jin's clothes, she probably would have been fooled too.
Duan Xuchi frowned and glanced at Lin Siyao.
Lin Siyao looked at Xia Juntao and asked, "Have you been with them all night?"
Xia Juntao felt that the girl was a bit strange and didn't want to have much contact with her, so he just nodded and didn't say anything more.
Lin Siyao was completely at a loss for words, her brows furrowed, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her skirt.
If Xia Juntao had returned alone, she could have confidently said that he had killed Xiao Jin.
But now, with six more witnesses, she can't even force a charge against Xia Juntao.
In particular, the plot has completely deviated from the novel, and she has no idea what happened. Rashly accusing him of being the murderer will only backfire.
But if he didn't kill anyone, where did Xiao Jin go?
Suddenly, her panicked gaze fixed on Lin Sui, and all her emotions exploded instantly: "Lin Sui, was it you? You're the one behind Xiao Jin's disappearance, aren't you?!"
The more she spoke, the more convinced she became, but then a sharp blade flashed and struck her head!
"Ah!" Lin Siyao screamed and fell to the ground with a thud, staring at Si Xingran with eyes full of fear and disbelief.
A strand of hair drifted down as Si Xingran, carrying a butcher's knife, looked at her with a mocking gaze filled with barely contained murderous intent: "Our Master Lin is too lazy to bother with you because she's well-mannered, but I'm different. I have a bad temper and I'm very protective of my own. If I hear you say another word about her, this knife won't just be used to chop off your hair, understand?"
Lin Sui: "..." I have to say, this kid is really handsome.
Duan Xuchi's face darkened, and he strode to block Lin Siyao's path: "Si Xingran, don't go too far!"
"You're not convinced?" Si Xingran glanced at him sideways. "Then you try?"
Duan Xuchi, of course, was not foolish enough to believe Lin Siyao's words. His gaze was deep, and he remained silent.
Seeing this, Lin Siyao's eyes reddened with resentment and anger.
Lin Sui was really sleepy. Seeing that she had nothing more to say, she yawned again and said, "I guess there's nothing more for me to do. I'm going to sleep now."
Ignoring everyone else's reactions, she went straight back to her room while talking.
It was a bit chilly at night, so Lin Sui put on a coat.
She took off her clothes and was about to fall onto the bed when Lu Xiang, who was next to her, suddenly grabbed her arm.
Her face was grim: "What's wrong with you?!"
"What? What's going on?" Lin Sui was stunned by the commotion.
Hearing the commotion, the others also turned to look at her.
Under the bright lights, a bluish-purple bruise with some swelling was conspicuously visible on Lin Sui's pale, soft arm.
Everyone paused, then gathered around as if by unspoken agreement, the air seeming to become completely still.