Chapter 280: I Owe You a Proper Confession (Third Update)

Chen Shi asked, “One more question: what was the murder weapon?”

“You mentioned a hammer earlier, but it wasn’t. It was ice wrapped in cloth, used to keep sashimi fresh. After killing that obsessive man, I put the ice in the toilet tank. It must have melted by now, and I burned the cloth.”

“Smart method! But weren’t you worried about being caught using your own key to replace Miss Jiang’s?”

“At the time, I thought if you suspected me, it wouldn’t matter whose key it was… But when you came to the restaurant, I got scared and changed the lock.”

“Did you clean the dust on the windows too?”

“Yes, I wanted you to think the killer entered and exited through there.”

Chen Shi glanced at the report, “Why didn’t you go after your ex-boyfriend? Or did you already?”

Gu Xiaoting shook her head. “He was sentenced to prison for intentional injury. He’s still in jail. I hope to see him released one day and end him myself! That’s why I’ve been working out these years. Men oppress women through violence. Since men can harm women, I decided to become stronger than any man, so no one could hurt me.”

“But violence doesn’t solve anything, Xiaoting,” Chen Shi sighed. “You’re right, this male-dominated society is built on men being stronger and not bearing the burden of childbirth. Gender equality is one of civilization’s ultimate goals. Though it hasn’t been fully realized, it’s better now than in the past. A world of gender equality means men respecting women, and equal opportunities for all, not through violence, but through societal progress and personal change.”

Gu Xiaoting smiled. “Until that day comes, what I’ve done is meaningful! I hope my story gets published, so those obsessive men know that bullying women can lead to death!”

Chen Shi exchanged a glance with Lin Dongxue, who said, “I’ll find a reliable newspaper to report it.”

“Thank you!”

Later, when Miss Jiang learned of the incident, she asked to see Gu Xiaoting and offered to cover her legal fees. The trial began three months later, drawing a huge crowd, mostly women supporting her.

Gu Xiaoting’s case was special, being both a victim and an aggressor, garnering widespread attention. Netizens fiercely debated her sentence.

In the end, she was sentenced to fifteen years in prison. But that’s another story.

After the interrogation, Gu Xiaoting was temporarily detained, and there was still follow-up work to do. But the day’s work was finally over.

Outside, Lin Dongxue sighed, “Poor girl.”

“No, not really,” Chen Shi said. “Her murder method was meticulous, her mindset stable. She’s as dangerous as any criminal. I’m glad we caught her in time.”

“You just talked about gender equality. Was that just to sound profound in the interrogation room?”

“Of course not. I respect women. Gu Xiaoting is a dangerous suspect, but she doesn’t have an evil heart. Her saving me proved that.”

“Yeah, poor girl. If she hadn’t met you…”

“Hey, can a cop say that?”

“I think those obsessive men deserve to be single. Hey, you’re not like that, right? You won’t check my phone, restrict my friends, or ask about my ex, will you?”

Lin Dongxue looked up, smiling at Chen Shi.

Chen Shi said, “You’re you, I’m me. No one owns anyone. Our relationship is just me liking you.”

“What if I cheat on you?”

“Then I might plan a perfect murder.”

“Haha, you’ve exposed yourself!”

“There’s a lot you don’t know about me.”

“Like what?”

“Buy me supper, and I’ll tell you.”

“Why should I treat you?”

“I’m just a taxi driver. You expect me to treat you?”

“Yes, I do! What of it? Because you’re my boyfriend!”

“Sorry…”

Lin Dongxue’s heart sank, and her smile faded. Was that kiss just comfort?

Chen Shi smiled and continued, “I owe you a proper confession.”

Lin Dongxue’s heart soared, but she restrained her smile, trying to stay serious. “Then plan it well and make it happen.”

Chen Shi gently pinched her ear, “I’ll treat you to supper, because you’re so cute!”

“Hmph, you know what’s good for you!”

Lin Dongxue linked her arm with his, leaning against him. His solid build and warmth filled her with happiness. She thought, this fool finally took the step. You don’t know how long I’ve waited.

With the case closed, they could finally enjoy a relaxed and pleasant evening, and it would surely be a romantic one.

They found a seafood stall and ordered a feast. Just then, Chen Shi’s phone rang. He glanced at it and said, “We need to go back. Lao Peng has made an important discovery.”

“Tomorrow! I’m starving,” Lin Dongxue pouted. The smell of stir-fried squid was making her mouth water.

The message on his phone read, “I found out Zhou Xiao’s identity.”

Seeing Lin Dongxue’s eager face, Chen Shi sat back down and replied, “I’ll come by first thing in the morning.”