Chapter 31: What Is Evil?

Chapter 31: What Is Evil?

Could you please refrain from ringing the doorbell incessantly? Hannah implored, her tone laced with frustration.

Without a moments hesitation, Hannah urged Guo Feng, who was already dressed, to investigate the commotion outside. Go out and see whats happening, she said.

Concerned and anxious, she turned to Guo Feng and whispered, What if the policeman knows that you paid He Huijuan to seduce Feng Bin? How should I handle this?

Hannah scowled as she marched towards the door, addressing Guo Feng in a caustic tone. Look at your muscles; what kind of strength are you afraid of? Even if I had paid He Huijuan to seduce Feng Bin, it doesnt give him the right to take someones life!

It transpired that Feng Bin, on account of his jealousy, had killed a person, causing the death of an entire family.

Why should I be held accountable for someone elses actions? How is this my problem? Hannah grumbled as she flung the door open.

To her surprise, she found Wang Chao and several criminal police officers standing on her doorstep.

We suspect that He Huijuan was employed by you, Wang Chao asserted, scanning the room. We questioned Feng Bin, and he confessed to paying He Huijuan a substantial sum of money. However, he never received any service from her, believing that she was sincere and not after his money.

Wang Chao paused before continuing. Despite the fact that both sums of money were transferred from outside the country, if we follow the trail, we will undoubtedly uncover the person who paid the money.

Both of you will have to come with us to assist with the investigation, Wang Chao instructed, gesturing towards Hannah and Guo Feng.

Summoning all the courage he could muster, Guo Feng roared, This has nothing to do with me. Hannah was the one who solicited He Huijuans services. I was not involved in any way. She wanted to divorce Feng Bin and deny him any of her assets.

Hold on a minute, Guo Feng, Hannah interjected, her entire body trembling with fury. I gave you everything I had, and you betray me at a time like this? Didnt you say you wanted to marry me because of me and not my money?

Disgusted, Guo Feng turned away from Hannah and retorted, Stop being so delusional. Youre forty years old, and Im only twenty. Do you think Id be with you if it werent for your money? All of this is your problem, not mine. Let me go!

Even so, you cannot leave until we have established everything clearly, Wang Chao declared, looking squarely at Guo Feng. We are only interested in finding evidence and arresting suspects. The rest is not our concern. Let us begin our investigation.

Indeed, Jiang He nodded in agreement.

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Jiang He walked down the street, his heart heavy with a sense of indifference towards Hannahs fate.

He knew that society would eventually forget her, but why did he feel so alone? He had fought for the truth, but now that he had it, the emptiness in his heart was overwhelming.

What exactly is an evil person? The old man inquired.

This time, the director didnt know what to say, Youre asking me a philosophical question, Lao Zhao.

Leave those who are born anti-human, Lao Zhao said as he refilled the directors cup with tea. The vast majority of murderers in the world are ordinary people. These people, like us, drink water, eat food, and complain about life. They may donate a million dollars to the Hope Project in the morning and save a child who fell into the water, but at night, they become killers.

Lao Zhao looked at the director with a serious expression, They are good people when they think about good, and bad people when they think about evil.

He had the power to save the cop while sacrificing his lover.

This one goes by the name Jiang He. He possesses sharp reasoning and observation skills; however, hes not a police officer, as stated in the report. Do you have any additional information on this individual?

Im afraid I dont have more than you do, Mr. Zhao. Nevertheless, our department is conducting an investigation, and we expect to have more information soon, replied the director while shaking his head.

What caught your attention about this person? Mr. Zhao inquired.

Old Zhao, Ive been following you for a long time, and I can assure you of that, the director replied with a smile. You always hope to discover and support gifted individuals. Isnt that what happened with Wu Meng? Its a pity

Upon hearing the name, Mr. Zhao let out a sigh and said, Lets not dwell on the past. Besides, youre not here to drink tea. You have something to tell me since you brought that file, dont you?

You never fail to miss anything, Old Zhao. The file Im carrying is solely for this case, said the director while pointing to the file. However, there is one point marked out by Wang Chao that has raised suspicion.

Ive noticed, nodded Lao Zhao. It was discovered by a young man named Jiang He. Li Weiyi talked to someone for 42 seconds before taking his own life. Is that what youre referring to?

Indeed, confirmed the director.

Do you think that person is in here? the director asked while nodding.

Mr. Zhao didnt respond right away. He took a sip of tea and said, Thats not what you truly believe. You just picked a random point to keep me from going abroad

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Translators Note: Ive got some exams coming up, will be on a 10-day break.