Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Chapter 42 Arrangement
The incessant sound of rain seemed to conceal the boundless sorrow of the misty Jiangnan region within the gentle drizzle, washing over the heart and leaving one feeling lost and bewildered.

For a moment, no one responded.

Wei Qingsong thought for a moment and asked Xu Yuan, "Can you tell me about the circumstances of your breakup?"

She only just realized that something was wrong.

In Wen Yu's breakup diary, he wrote, "A relationship that is not blessed."

In other words, at that point in time, besides Wen Yu and Xu Yuan, at least a third person already knew of Xu Yuan's existence.

The appearance of that person put Wen Yu under immense pressure, forcing him to end the relationship.

He was so devoted to Xu Yuan back then, yet he ended the relationship so quickly and without any regrets, never seeing Xu Yuan again.

In addition, he immediately got engaged to Shen Fu, as if he was in a hurry to prove something.

The timing of Situ Hui's appearance, which is currently missing, is also very strange. It's as if she fell from the sky. A month after Wen Yu and Shen Fu got engaged, she appeared by Wen Yu's side without any warning.

Moreover, Wen Yu made no attempt to conceal her existence; the fact that so many photos of her in public speaks volumes.

Looking back now, those photos were taken from very strange angles, and the expressions on their faces were clearly visible, indicating that the photographer was very close.

Someone of Wen Yu's status would never be photographed like this in an entertainment venue; it's likely that he arranged it on purpose.

Situ Hui's appearance might also be part of Wen Yu's plan; all of this was done by Wen Yu to impress someone else.

The reason Wen Yu made these arrangements was probably for Xu Yuan's sake.

However, these are all just Wei Qingsong's guesses at the moment. Now that Wen Yu is dead and Situ Hui is missing, there is no way to verify any of these suspicions.

The case seems to be taking an unexpected turn.

Xu Yuan still had a gentle and bright appearance, but her eyes revealed a hint of desolation and bleakness.

"When we break up..."

He let out a soft sigh at the end of his sentence, staring blankly at his hands, trying his best to hold back his tears.

"He told me he still loves me, but we can't continue making this mistake; he needs to go back to a normal life." Xu Yuan murmured, her eyes red-rimmed. "Was what we did really wrong?"

If he was wrong, why did Wen Yu provoke him in the first place?

Wei Qingsong sighed, unsure of what to say to ease his confusion and pain.

is it wrong?
Of course there's nothing wrong with it, but in the eyes of the world, not following the crowd is itself a mistake.

She took a deep breath and asked again, "Before and after he broke up with you, did anything unusual happen? Or, to be more specific, did he mention anyone to you? Was this person a close friend or relative of Wen Yu, or more likely, an elder who was of great significance to him?"

Only someone like this could inspire such fear in Wen Yu.

Xu Yuan still shook her head blankly and said softly, "No... He never told me about his family or relatives. Later, when the news of his engagement to the mayor's daughter was published in a financial magazine, I found out that he was actually the second son of Jihai Group."

"Alright." Wei Qingsong was slightly disappointed.

It seems that Wen Yu has really protected Xu Yuan very well.

However, Wei Qingsong couldn't say whether it was good or bad for Xu Yuan to not want him to know anything.

Xiao Song, who was listening from the side, was completely confused. He mustered up his courage and quietly asked Lu Jingming, "Captain Lu, why is Consultant Wei concerned about this issue? What does it have to do with the case?"

Lu Jingming glanced at him coolly, lifting his eyelids slightly: "Listen quietly, and you'll understand."

Xiao Song was even more bewildered.

He doesn't understand.

He's been listening for so long, and he still doesn't understand.

Judging from Captain Lu's words, he already understands?
Xiao Song glanced at Lu Jingming, only to see him with a slight smile on his lips, staring intently at Wei Qingsong's profile, his eyes unusually warm and inviting.

Despite the gentle look in his eyes, Xiao Song couldn't help but shiver.

Why did he feel that Captain Lu's gaze was just like his cat staring at its favorite dried fish?

Uh... so Captain Lu, you've taken a liking to Advisor Wei?

He doesn't understand.

On ordinary days, Captain Lu seems to have an air of being destined to be alone for life.

How did the iceberg suddenly melt? Is this the end of the world?
Xiao Song snapped out of her daze, looked at Lu Jingming who was focused on his work, and couldn't help but swallow.

He seemed to have discovered some incredible secret.

However, he will definitely keep his mouth shut and keep this secret for Captain Lu!
At the same time, he couldn't help but worry about Lu Jingming.

Do they, Captain Lu, who are usually stern and serious, really know how to pursue girls?
While Xiao Song was still lost in thought, he heard the screeching sound of a chair leg scraping against the ground.

Wei Qingsong and Lu Jingming stood up in unison and walked out with Xu Yuan.

Xiao Song snapped back to his original position and quickly followed after them.

Xiao Yuan was waiting outside. When he saw the group come out, he looked over with concern.

Xu Yuan stood at the doorway, looking slightly reserved, and said, "Is there anything else I can do to help?"

"Nothing for now." Wei Qingsong hesitated for a long time, but decided to suppress her guesses for the time being. She paused and said, "Go ahead and do your work. We will let you know if there are any developments or questions."

Xu Yuan nodded somewhat dejectedly: "Alright then."

He then looked at Xiao Yuan, and smiled, "Well then, Teacher Yuan, I'll go now."

"it is good."

After he left dejectedly down the corridor, Xiao Yuan asked nervously, "Officer, this case has nothing to do with Xu Yuan, right?"

Wei Qingsong did not answer immediately, but instead asked, "Why do you think that?"

"Xu Yuan is a really good person. His family was poor, and he was able to get to where he is today by helping students from a remote mountainous area. Because of this, he has been active in various public welfare volunteer activities every weekend or holiday since his freshman year of college."

“He’s been doing this since his freshman year of college and now he’s a graduate student. Volunteers come and go in batches, but he’s the only one who’s stuck with it. So I don’t think he’s a bad person.”

Wei Qingsong simply smiled and said, "Perhaps."

Xiao Yuan had to muster up her courage to say those words, and she breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the police officers did not accuse her of meddling.

She stole a glance at Wei Qingsong, then at Lu Jingming, and her face flushed again.

What to do? Their chemistry is just too strong! She can't help but want to ship them!

Fortunately, Chen Jin returned just then after finishing his call. He said solemnly, "I've already confirmed with several students from Tangzhou Normal University that Xu Yuan was indeed with them yesterday, completing the report assigned by her supervisor."

In other words, Xu Yuan, the secret lover they painstakingly extracted from Wen Yu's diary, has a clear alibi.

I've discovered I really enjoy creating tragic characters. I hope this wicked sense of humor doesn't get me pelted with rotten eggs... ahem. Anyway, our male and female leads' relationship is gradually getting on track, so I've decided to do something big within the next ten chapters. Hehehe.

Thank you ZSTR3.14 and Nianwuyue for the donations, and thank you to all my readers for your continued support.

I've read many insightful comments and suggestions over the past few days. When I started writing, I never imagined it would come this far. As someone with no experience in completing a novel, I must admit that my writing style, story structure, and character development are still quite immature. I will examine my shortcomings and continue to work hard. I also thank you all for witnessing my growth. I'm grateful.

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