The Same Fate Awaits All Sins Chapter 41

Suspicion – 11

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"By the way, investigate Liu Le thoroughly," Gu Yanta said. "She's suspected of invading others' privacy, selling and distributing obscene materials. Verify whether this is true."

With a loud clang, Yu Tiantian, startled, almost dropped her glass. Thankfully, her quick reflexes saved it, though water spilt all over the table. "Ah? Liu Le? What did she do?"

"Ai ai, be careful! One 'hand of destruction' in our team is already expensive enough!" Chen Chen lamented.

Yu Tiantian hurriedly grabbed a cloth to clean up the mess.

"According to Bai Xiaoting's confession, Liu Le repeatedly filmed videos of the dormitory and women's showers and uploaded them to adult websites for profit," Gu Yanta replied. "So the relationships in their dormitory were actually really bad, and Liu Le's so-called crush on Ouyang Xue is nothing but nonsense."

"No way..." Yu Tiantian was still shocked. "Although I haven't known Liu Le for long, she does seem a bit spoiled and selfish, but she shouldn't do such a thing. And considering her family background, it doesn't seem like she'd need to do it for money..."

"What does her family do? Have her relatives come forward?" Lu Zheng suddenly remembered that ever since Liu Le got into trouble, her family hadn't made an appearance, which was a bit hard to understand.

"Her family is from another province. Both her parents are businesspeople, I heard they rushed over after learning about this, but they're probably still on the highway at this point," Yu Tiantian answered.

"Oh..." Lu Zheng finally dismissed his suspicions, realising that his occupational disease was quite serious.

"Whose delivery is this?" The delivery rider's shout came from the entrance.

"I'll get it," Gu Yanta stood up. "Yu Tiantian, after lunch, head to the hospital and take over Ma Qin's shift. Make sure to keep Bai Xiaoting and Liu Le safe!"

"Yes, Boss!"

"Liu Le's accounts show no unusual income!" Chen Chen quickly entered Liu Le's information into the computer and, within moments, traced her accounts and IP address. "Her browsing history and spending records are completely normal. If it were the kind of situation you mentioned, I'd be able to tell at a glance!"

"Damn it! That Bai Xiaoting, there's not a single honest word from her mouth!" Gu Yanta couldn't help but curse.

"But those videos she had were real," Lu Zheng hesitated. "It seems we'll have to make a trip to the agricultural university."

"It's already this late, can we make it in time today?" Gu Yanta glanced at the clock. It was past five p.m. "Won't they already be off work?"

"I have a university classmate who's a deputy director in the student affairs office at the agricultural university," Lu Zheng pulled out his phone and scrolled through his contacts. "I'll give him a call and ask him to wait for us."

Lu Zheng dialled his old classmate. The deputy director, Wu Yong, was very cooperative and agreed to wait for them to arrive before finishing for the day.

"I know a bit about this matter, I'll check the records from back then," Wu Yong said over the phone.

"Alright, thanks, see you later." Lu Zheng hung up and looked at Gu Yanta, who was still shovelling food into his mouth. "Let's go. Eat on the way, I'll drive."

"No, no, I'm almost done!" Gu Yanta quickly stuffed the remaining bites into his mouth and mumbled, "You have a rest on the way, I'll drive. You don't sleep well, unlike me, I can sleep the moment I lie down."

Chen Chen and Yu Tiantian, watching from the side, felt a wave of goosebumps. "Oh my god, that's disgustingly sweet..."

Yuchuan Agricultural University was located in the Xiazhou District of Yuchuan City. Although it didn't have the century-long legacy of Yuchuan University, it was still a respectable, specialised institution. Thanks to its stable post-graduation employment prospects, it was the go-to choice for many students whose grades weren't top-tier.

Yuchuan Agricultural University has put considerable effort into campus development, particularly its landscaping projects. The entire campus resembled an enormous botanical garden. Mid-summer had arrived, and the greenery flourished with dense, vibrant foliage. Exotic flowers of all kinds were in full bloom, presenting a dazzling scene of red and green.

Gu Yanta followed Lu Zheng to the agricultural university's student affairs office. The four-story building dates back to the Republic of China period, exuding elegant and simple charm. Its weathered brick-red exterior walls were covered in lush green maidenhair vine, which swayed gently in the breeze, creating ripples of movement.

The deputy director of the student affairs office, Wu Yong, was not tall. He was dressed in a well-tailored shirt and trousers, looking fair-skinned and refined. He wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, and at first glance, he bore a slight resemblance to Chen Chen. He politely invited Gu Yanta and Lu Zheng into his office.

"Old classmate, long time no see. You've barely kept in touch with us all these years after graduating, you don't even show up for reunions! We all thought you went off to make a fortune somewhere, but it turns out you're busy solving cases all day!" Wu Yong's face lit up with a smile as he poured tea for the two. "Come, sit down, don't be polite! This is the best Xueshan Maojian tea, give it a try! Our director is away abroad for further studies, so I'm in charge here for now, let me know if there's anything you need!"

There was a teasing undertone to his words. You see, back in university, Lu Zheng had been quite popular, with a good family background, stellar grades, and of course, most importantly, his striking looks. Back then, countless female students had gone to great lengths just to catch a glimpse of him. Who would have guessed back then that he'd turn out to be gay?

Since graduating from university, it has been six or seven years. The influential figures from their school days had all carved out notable paths by now, some had become successful entrepreneurs, while others had risen to prominent positions in government. Wu Yong himself had become the deputy director of the student affairs office. He had heard that Lu Zheng had continued his studies for years, and expected him to become someone remarkable after graduation. But it turns out he's merely a consultant with the criminal police team...

Gu Yanta, hearing Wu Yong's words, felt a little annoyed and retorted, "Exactly! If Consultant Lu didn't find something to do, he'd have to go home and inherit the family fortune..."

Lu Zheng sat on the sofa, leisurely sipping tea, as if he hadn't heard anything. His slender fingers held the teacup delicately, and his thin lips parted slightly as he blew away the tea leaves floating on the surface. His throat moved enticingly as he swallowed.

Wu Yong swallowed his saliva, his thoughts running wild: Even after all these years, this guy's looks haven't diminished one bit. Sure, we're all still relatively young, but the pressures of modern life are immense, and everyone is overwhelmed by work and life. Most people our age are already showing signs of middle-aged fatigue, but Lu Zheng still looks like he just stepped out of his first year of university. Must be nice to live a life of privilege. 

He glanced at himself in comparison. Though I have always paid attention to fitness and self-care, how can I compare to Lu Zheng? Shaking his head, Wu Yong thought, some people are born on the proverbial Roman road, nothing you can do about it.

"The matter I asked of you earlier..." Lu Zheng finally spoke.

Though Wu Yong harboured some internal resentment towards Lu Zheng, it was just a man's pride, and he was still more than willing to help with the request.

"Right, right, look at my brain. After you mentioned it over the phone, I went through the records carefully, there really are some oddities in this matter..."

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Translator Notes

Please feel free to comment any mistakes I made so I can improve and do better as I go through the book.

Translated: January 18, 2025 by Angel

Edited: February 18, 2025 by Angel