From Bai Mengfei's deep, pool-like gaze, Jiang Shuai saw a profound depth beyond ordinary people.

Anyone who sees it will be curious.

How could a girl who is only fifteen years old have such a mature perspective?

This profound depth is something that even these adult men find inferior to.

It wasn't until the mobile game emitted a failure notification sound that Jiang Shuai snapped out of his daze and quickly turned his attention back to his phone.

However, he also put aside the question he was about to ask, because the little girl in front of him gave him a sense of sacredness and inviolability.

Just then, Bai Mengfei unexpectedly spoke up: "Um... could I trouble you with something?"

Jiang Shuai smiled.

Without hesitation, he agreed, looked up at her, and asked, "Don't be shy, just say it. I'm free anyway."

"I'd like you to help me check what people are saying about Zhang Shun online."

"Okay, no problem, it'll be done right away."

Without asking why, he simply closed the game on his phone, opened his browser, and began searching for information about the dismemberment case.

As soon as the keywords were searched, thousands of related results appeared on the page instantly.

He randomly clicked on a link, which led to a public discussion forum.

On the forum, many netizens expressed their opinions on Zhang Shun's case.

Jiang Shuai handed the phone directly to Bai Mengfei and said, "Okay, take a look!"

On the screen, the keywords given by netizens were mostly words like "too cruel," "must be executed," and "execution immediately."

Bai Mengfei frowned subconsciously.

These netizens are completely unaware that Zhang Shun is not actually the murderer.

Moreover, she had a premonition.

The cases I've experienced are extremely similar in modus operandi to the case of the female student murdered in the restroom, and can be completely classified into the same category.

Therefore, she had sufficient reason to believe that the murderer was not Zhang Shun.

However, she is only a fifteen-year-old girl. Even if she stands up to defend Zhang Shun, how can those netizens believe her?

Furthermore, even if she were to clarify things for Zhang Shun in the comments right now, what effect would it have?

Her clarification will likely be quickly overwhelmed by a flood of negative comments.

Jiang Shuai, who was watching Bai Mengfei's expression closely, also gradually frowned.

He looked at it again and again, and suddenly blurted out, as if possessed, "By the way, why are you paying attention to this case? Do you know Zhang Shun?"

Bai Mengfei immediately looked flustered and hurriedly raised her head to look at Jiang Shuai.

She held her breath, her thoughts momentarily confused, unsure how to answer his question.

Fortunately, just then, Zhao Fei and the others finished their meeting and walked out of the director's office.

However, they did not leave immediately after they came outside; instead, they stopped.

The city bureau chief walked ahead, patted Xiang Yuntian on the shoulder, and the group watched from the side.

"I personally believe the evidence you mentioned."

"However, I also hope you understand that this matter has become too big now. It's not enough for just me to believe it. You need more direct evidence to convince the public as well."

Zhao Fei chimed in, "Yes, yes, that's what I think too."

Xiang Yuntian nodded and said firmly, "Director, Captain Zhao, don't worry, I will definitely investigate the case thoroughly, I definitely will!"

Since it concerns Bai Mengfei, he would work hard even without being told by his superiors.

The bureau chief smiled with satisfaction.

"Yes, I know your abilities."

"Then let's leave it at that for now. You need to hurry. Otherwise, if it drags on too long, I won't be able to withstand the pressure from above. At that point... you know, Zhang Shun might really be sentenced, and the case will be closed."

Xiang Yuntian responded softly with just three words: "I know."

After the bureau chief and Captain Zhao left, Xiang Yuntian returned to Bai Mengfei's side with a troubled expression.

This was the first time Bai Mengfei had seen him under such immense pressure, so she sat silently to the side without saying a word.

……

The bright moon hangs in the sky after a busy day.

The two hurriedly left the police station and went to a noodle shop for a meal.

Bai Mengfei enjoyed spending time alone with Xiang Yuntian, because this way, she didn't have to care about other people's strange looks or worry about her identity being exposed.

While eating his noodles, Xiang Yuntian would occasionally stop and gently tap the table with his fingers. This was a habitual gesture he made when lost in thought. Bai Mengfei sat opposite him, watching him quietly without speaking, conveying understanding only through her eyes.

Xiang Yuntian also noticed Bai Mengfei's gaze. He snapped out of his reverie several times and quickly smiled at Bai Mengfei, saying, "Let's fill our stomachs first, let's not think about it anymore!"

"Are you still worried about that case?" Bai Mengfei asked bluntly.

To avoid worrying Bai Mengfei, Xiang Yuntian smiled and said, "I'm fine."

"How could nothing be wrong!" Bai Mengfei subconsciously looked around.

Seeing that no one was around, he then began to share his views on the case.

“I think the modus operandi of this murderer is exactly the same as before. I have a feeling that Zhang Shun is definitely not the primary murderer.”

Xiang Yuntian nodded, agreeing with Bai Mengfei's speculation: "Yes, I had the same feeling about me before."

“And then…” Bai Mengfei thought for a moment and then continued, “Zhang Shun was still in the detention room at the time, how could he have committed the crime? From this point of view, Zhang Shun is unlikely to be the real murderer.”

Xiang Yuntian nodded slightly and suggested, "How about... we just release the autopsy report?"

“This…” Bai Mengfei hesitated for a moment.

"It seems we don't have a complete report yet?"

Xiang Yuntian looked at her with trusting eyes: "It doesn't exist now, but if you write it down, then it will exist, won't it?"

"You trust me that much?" Bai Mengfei stared at Xiang Yuntian with suspicion.

Xiang Yuntian laughed and said, "Otherwise what?"

……

After reaching an agreement, the two quickly ate dinner and returned home.

Bai Mengfei went straight to the familiar computer and skillfully typed on the keyboard with her small hands, writing the report that she was once so familiar with.

Xiang Yuntian, standing to the side, very consciously handed over a cup of coffee.

Bai Mengfei subconsciously said, "Thank you!"

To outsiders, Bai Mengfei might seem like Xiang Yuntian's assistant.

But in reality, only the two of them knew that Xiang Yuntian was Bai Mengfei's assistant.

Xiang Yuntian leaned over, propping himself up on the corner of the table, and glanced at the screen.

When Bai Mengfei mentioned in her report that the deceased had traces of the drug "triazolam" in his body, I couldn't help but ask curiously, "Weren't you always by my side? Didn't you have time to do the tests? How did you know about this?"

Bai Mengfei didn't turn her head, her hands continuing to type rapidly on the keyboard, and quickly responded with a sentence.

"Heh, experience!"

In less than an hour, Bai Mengfei completed the nearly three thousand-word autopsy report.

Xiang Yuntian watched from the side, frowning and then revealing a wry smile, truly amazed that Bai Mengfei's skills were still so formidable.

Bai Mengfei saved the document, turned around and saw Xiang Yuntian's strange expression, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's with that expression? Am I that scary?"

"No, no, no, it's just... I just feel like you're too amazing." Xiang Yuntian hurriedly shook his head and explained.

"If it were me, it would probably take at least two or three hours."

Bai Mengfei was very pleased with Xiang Yuntian's praise. She smiled and squinted her eyes: "Of course, I started as an assistant and worked my way up to where I am now. If I didn't have some skills, how could I have taught you, my little apprentice, back then?"

"You're clearly the younger one now..."

After saying that, she turned and left, returning to her room without giving the other party a chance to refute her "little apprentice".

……

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