The fragrance of medicine fills the countryside in 1990

Chapter 81: The Imprisoned Canary, a Light in the Case
Chen Shanshan's face turned as pale as paper in an instant, as if it had been suddenly attacked by frost in the cold winter.

Her eyes were fixed on Su Chenjin, who was smiling in front of her. But that smile looked like the temptation of a devil in her eyes, making her feel extremely uneasy.

She subconsciously wanted to escape from this suffocating space, and she stepped back in panic.

However, she did not notice that her back was pressed tightly against the hard desk. The cold, hard wood hurt her, reminding her that she had nowhere to retreat.

At this moment, Chen Shanshan was like a deer trapped by hunters, her eyes full of fear and confusion.

The sound of her heartbeat echoed in her ears, deafening like thunder.

She wanted to scream and shout, but her throat seemed to be blocked by something and no sound came out.

Sir Liu stood in a dim corner, his eyes fixed on Chen Shanshan. Seeing her panic-stricken look, a trace of worry flashed across his brows.

He took big strides and quickly walked in front of Chen Shanshan. His tall body was like a towering mountain, completely casting her slender figure in shadow.

The lights in the room cast mottled shadows, reflecting on Xiao Liu Sir's resolute face, making it look more angular.

He placed his arms on Chen Shanshan's sides, pinning her in place and leaving her nowhere to escape.

Chen Shanshan felt a strong sense of oppression coming over her. She looked up at Xiao Liu Sir. His deep eyes seemed to be able to see through her heart.

An inexplicable fear surged in her heart.

"Want to act?" Sir Liu's voice was like the cold wind on a winter night, low and powerful. Every word seemed to carry a cold metallic texture, hitting Chen Shanshan's heart heavily.

She stood in a corner of the office, feeling as if her heart was being tightly grasped by an invisible big hand, and every beat was accompanied by severe pain.

Sir Xiao Liu stared at Chen Shanshan, his eyes were like two sharp swords, piercing deep into her heart.

She lowered her head involuntarily, avoiding the sharp gaze.

"Do you think you can escape the eyes of a professional policeman?" Sir Liu's words fell like hail, and every word carried a power that could not be ignored.

Chen Shanshan's body trembled slightly, she knew that she had reached a deadlock.

"Student Chen Shanshan, if you could be more sincere, you wouldn't be unable to return to school now!" There was a hint of regret and disappointment in Xiao Liu's tone.

He looked at the female student who had once been well-behaved and obedient, but now she was in a bigger predicament in order to cover up a mistake.

Chen Shanshan bit her lower lip tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.

She stood in the dim interrogation room. The air around her seemed to be frozen and so heavy that it made her breathless.

She had just finished listening to Officer Liu's harsh questioning, and the panic and fear in her heart surged like a tide, drowning her in an instant.

Chen Shanshan's eyes were red and swollen, tears welled up in her eyes, and she finally couldn't hold it back and burst out.

The crystal tears slid down her fair cheeks and dripped onto her clothes like pearls that had broken off the string, instantly wetting the area.

She frantically wiped her tears with the back of her hand, trying to stop the surging sadness and grievance.

"Officer Liu, it's not that I don't want to tell the truth. I swear I really don't know." She choked and said, her voice low and trembling.

She clenched her hands together, her nails digging deep into her palms. Only in this way could she ease the pain in her heart.

Officer Liu looked at her, his eyes revealing complicated emotions.

He was silent for a while, then slowly said: "If you are really innocent, please cooperate with our investigation and tell us everything you know."

After hearing this, Chen Shanshan became even more panicked.

She didn't know what to do and could only cry helplessly.

She felt like she was trapped in an inescapable vortex, and the more she struggled, the deeper she fell.

"What should I do to make you believe me?" She asked while crying, her voice full of despair and helplessness. Every word was broken in the air, unable to be pieced together into a complete sentence.

Sir Liu's mouth curled up with a hint of indifference, and he snorted, his voice was low and powerful, like an echo coming from the depths of hell.

"There's no use in making excuses!" His words were like a heavy hammer, hitting the woman's heart hard.

Every word was like a sharp blade, cutting deep wounds in her heart.

"What you did at the second crime scene was so abnormal!" he continued, and every word was like an icy arrow, shooting straight into the woman's heart.

There was disdain in his voice, mocking her stupidity and ignorance.

The woman gradually lost the courage to refute after hearing his words. Her face turned pale as paper and her eyes flashed with fear and despair.

She knew she had nowhere to escape, and Sir Liu saw through all her disguises and lies.

"Do you think your little thoughts can be hidden from my eyes?" Sir Liu said coldly at last, his voice full of confidence and determination.

Chen Shanshan was like an eggplant hit by frost. She lowered her head in embarrassment, her shoulders trembling slightly, as if she was under tremendous pressure.

In her eyes, crystal tears rolled down like beads that had broken off the string, silently telling of her inner pain and confusion.

She squatted down, trying to escape the gaze of the world, holding her cheeks tightly with her hands, hiding herself deeply. Even she herself could not control the sudden emotional breakdown at this moment.

"I really don't know what to do..." Chen Shanshan's voice was trembling and weak, as if a breeze could blow away her words.

Her voice was full of helplessness and confusion, as if she was seeking an answer from the world but was afraid of not getting a response.

She cried and wiped the tears with her sleeves, but the more she wiped, the more tears seemed to come and she couldn't stop them.

"I don't know what to say... I'm afraid..." Chen Shanshan's voice became lower and lower, almost inaudible.

Her heart was filled with fear and anxiety, as if a huge shadow was looming over her heart, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Sir Liu stared at Chen Shanshan opposite him. Her face was pale and her lips were tightly closed, like an indestructible castle, guarding the secret deep in her heart.

Her appearance made him feel an indescribable complex emotion.

Sir Liu rubbed his temples irritably, then squatted down so that his eyes were level with Chen Shanshan's.

His eyes were as deep as the night, looking straight into her eyes. "Chen Shanshan, why don't you tell the truth?" Sir Liu's voice was low and firm, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Chen Shanshan's heart.

Chen Shanshan's body trembled slightly, she knew she had nowhere to escape.

However, she still clenched her teeth and refused to reveal any information.

When Sir Liu saw this, he couldn't help but feel angry.

What Chen Shanshan concealed is crucial to the entire case.

"Once we find out what you are hiding, the risk you will face will not be something you can bear!" Sir Liu's tone revealed a hint of threat. He hoped to use this method to force Chen Shanshan to tell the truth.

However, Chen Shanshan seemed not to have heard his words and remained silent.

There was a gleam of determination in her eyes.

Seeing this, Sir Liu couldn't help feeling helpless.

He took a deep breath and tried to make his tone calmer: "Chen Shanshan, if you speak out now, you still have a chance. If you continue to conceal it, you will be punished more severely."

Chen Shanshan's body seemed to be hit by an invisible force and she began to tremble involuntarily.

She raised her head, and her once bright eyes were now filled with fear and hesitation, like the stars in the night sky covered by dark clouds, dim and lifeless.

She stared at Sir Liu in front of her. That serious and determined face became increasingly blurred in her eyes, as if shrouded in a layer of mist.

She knew very well that she had been forced into a desperate situation, with cliffs all around her and no way to retreat.

The confidence and pride that I once had have long since vanished in the face of the cruel reality.

Suddenly, Chen Shanshan burst into tears. The sound was full of despair and helplessness, like a meteor across the night sky, short and sad.

Her tears rolled down like pearls from a broken string, wetting her cheeks and soaking her heart.

Her body trembled more violently as she cried, like a fallen leaf ravaged by a cold wind, swaying in the wind, helpless and desolate.

Su Chenjin quickly walked in front of Chen Shanshan. She stretched out a slender hand, holding a piece of white tissue paper, which was like a warm offer in times of need.

She bent down slightly, and on her delicate face, a pair of sharp eyes looked directly at Chen Shanshan, with deep doubt, "Student Chen Shanshan, I really don't understand!"

Su Chenjin's voice was low and powerful, with an unquestionable firmness.

Her eyes were full of confusion and inquiry, and she wanted to dig out all the secrets deep in Chen Shanshan's heart.

Chen Shanshan looked at Su Chenjin, tears in her eyes.

Her face was pale, and she suffered a huge shock at this moment.

She lowered her head and clenched the white tissue tightly in both hands, as if it was her only support.

"I...I really didn't commit a crime!" Chen Shanshan's voice was trembling, with a hint of tears. Her tears were rolling in her eyes, ready to burst out at any time.

Su Chenjin frowned and looked deeply at Chen Shanshan, trying to read more information from her eyes.

Any subtle clue could be the key to solving the case. She couldn't be fooled by Chen Shanshan's tears.

"If the crime has really been committed, what can crying change?"

In Chen Shanshan's world, this sentence was like a flash of cold lightning, instantly breaking through her originally solid defenses.

Her body seemed to be suddenly swept by an invisible cold wind, and every inch of her skin felt the biting chill.

The originally hard shell cracked into a hairline-thin gap under the attack of the cold wind, revealing her deep inner fragility.

Chen Shanshan raised her head with difficulty, and her eyes, which had been as calm as water, were now filled with ripples.

Deep in her pupils, there was a power surging, it was anger, determination, and indomitable spirit.

She stood up hard and her eyes met Su Chenjin's.

It was a silent contest, a fierce collision of two souls. Chen Shanshan's eyes revealed an unprecedented firmness.

When Xiao Liu Sir and Gu Xinliang were not paying attention, Chen Shanshan suddenly took action.

She moved as fast as lightning and grabbed Su Chenjin's wrist.

Then, she grabbed Su Chenjin with her backhand and firmly controlled him in her hand. The whole process was smooth and seamless, which was amazing.

Su Chenjin had never expected Chen Shanshan to do this, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Sir Liu was also stunned by this scene. He had never expected that this seemingly weak woman would have such skills.

Suddenly, the mute button was pressed in the entire corridor of the Public Security Bureau, and the originally noisy environment suddenly became silent.

Gu Xinliang and Xiao Liu Sir looked at each other in shock.

They originally thought that they had the storm firmly under control, but they did not expect that someone would appear halfway through. Chen Shanshan would appear at this critical moment and control Su Chenjin in such a strong manner.

Chen Shanshan clasped Su Chenjin's wrists tightly with both hands, with such force that a painful expression appeared on Su Chenjin's face.

However, a cold sneer appeared on the corner of Chen Shanshan's mouth, and that smile was full of provocation and disdain.

"Don't you guys claim to be so powerful?" Chen Shanshan's voice was not loud, but full of sarcasm. "Didn't you say you could convict people at will? Why are you all so stunned now?"

Gu Xinliang and Xiao Liu Sir were choked by her words and were speechless for a moment.

"I'm not that easy to bully!" Chen Shanshan continued, "Do you think you can manipulate other people's fate at will? Let me tell you, it's not that easy!"

As she spoke, she exerted force and pulled Su Chenjin closer, almost sticking to her body.

An expression of horror appeared on Su Chenjin's face, but Chen Shanshan seemed not to notice it and continued to glance at the two people in front of her with a cold gaze.

"I will let her go when I leave the Public Security Bureau." Chen Shanshan said calmly, "But now, all of you step back one meter! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the atmosphere in the entire corridor suddenly became more tense.

Gu Xinliang and Xiao Liu Sir looked at each other and saw the anger in each other's eyes.

Neither Gu Xinliang nor Xiao Liu Sir retreated. They stood in front of Chen Shanshan like two mountains, blocking her way.

Gu Xinliang raised his chest slightly and slowly spread his arms to show Chen Shanshan his sincerity. His movements were steady and calm, without any aggressive gestures.

He said in a deep voice: "Chen Shanshan, it's useless for you to do this. Your political career as vice president of the Student Union is over!"

When Chen Shanshan heard this, a hint of panic flashed across her originally determined eyes.

She seemed not to have expected Gu Xinliang to reveal her situation so directly, which caught her off guard.

Her expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, as if trying to hide her inner panic.

However, Gu Xinliang did not give her any chance to breathe. He suddenly moved, and his body rushed towards Chen Shanshan like a flash of lightning.

His movements were swift and accurate, and he rushed to Chen Shanshan in two steps.

He suddenly stretched out his arm, grabbed Chen Shanshan with his backhand, and firmly controlled her under his hand.

This sudden change was like a violent storm, catching Chen Shanshan off guard.

She originally thought she was fully prepared, but the reality was far more cruel than she had imagined.

Gu Xinliang's movements were so swift and precise that she was completely unable to react.

Chen Shanshan only felt a huge force coming from behind, and she lost her balance in an instant.

She wanted to struggle, but Gu Xinliang had already firmly controlled her.

He gave her a gentle push and it was all over.

Sir Xiao Liu stepped forward quickly, his movements skillful and decisive.

He forcefully twisted Chen Shanshan's hands behind her back, causing her to feel a sharp pain.

Then, he took out the cold iron chain and mercilessly handcuffed her to the chair.

The whole process was completed in a flash, and Chen Shanshan could only watch herself being subdued.

Her heart was filled with resentment and anger. She didn't understand why this happened. She felt she had done a good job, but the result was so cruel.

At this moment, she became a trapped beast, angry and helpless.

There was anger in her eyes, but she was helpless.

She no longer had any hope of escape and could only let the other party do whatever he wanted.

In the dim interrogation room, the light was dim and depressing.

Sir Liu sat on one side of the table. His eyes were like sharp blades, flashing coldly in the dim light, shooting straight at Chen Shanshan opposite him.

His face looked even more resolute in the dim light, his mouth corners were tight, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Chen Shanshan sat on the chair opposite, her face pale and a hint of panic in her eyes.

She kept fiddling with the tissue in her hand, as if trying to find a little comfort, but her uneasiness became more and more obvious.

Sir Liu took a deep breath and said in a firm tone without any emotion, "Chen Shanshan, there is no room for maneuver in this matter. Your motive just now is exposing the basis for your crime!"

His words were like a bolt of lightning, instantly breaking the silence in the interrogation room.

Chen Shanshan's body trembled violently. She raised her head, her eyes full of fear and confusion.

Chen Shanshan suddenly felt dizzy and the whole world turned upside down.

The anger and unwillingness in her heart erupted like a volcano, and the rage instantly ignited her whole body, wanting to devour her.

She stood up suddenly, her eyes wide open, full of resentment and determination, like an enraged lion, ready to rush towards Sir Liu in front of her.

However, just as she was about to take that step, a cold feeling came from her wrist.

She looked down and saw a pair of handcuffs like cold chains, tightly binding her hands and making her unable to move.

She struggled violently a few times, but the handcuffs were like iron clamps, locking her tightly and making it impossible for her to break free.

Chen Shanshan's heart was filled with resentment and helplessness. She knew that she was firmly under control.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm down her emotions.

She sat down again, trying to make her tone calm and peaceful, and began to explain what had happened in detail.

"That's right. The person I want to deal with this time is the woman named Qin Yu." Chen Shanshan's voice revealed an indifference and determination that could not be ignored. She had sealed all her emotions in her heart, leaving only coldness and determination.

Qin Yu, the canary kept outside by Uncle Hou, has always been a thorn in her sister Chen Xue's heart.

Qin Yu used her beauty and tenderness as weapons to easily capture Hou Shu's heart, making him waver between Chen Xue and Qin Yu.

Although Chen Xue has been working hard to maintain family harmony, Qin Yu's existence is like an invisible knife, constantly hurting her heart.

As Uncle Hou's sister-in-law, Chen Shanshan has always stood on her sister's side. She can't stand Qin Yu's position in Uncle Hou's heart, and she can't tolerate her continuing to destroy her sister's family.

So, Chen Shanshan made up her mind to take action to completely remove Qin Yu from this family.

Chen Shanshan secretly investigated Qin Yu's whereabouts and learned about her living habits and weaknesses.

Finally, on a stormy night, she sent people to imprison Qin Yu.

At that moment, her heart was filled with the pleasure of revenge, but at the same time it was also mixed with a hint of inexplicable fear and uneasiness.

Chen Shanshan's voice was calm and low, and every word she said was like a bombshell, making Xiao Liu Sir's face even uglier.

The stories she told revealed the intricate relationships between the wealthy families in Jiangcheng and those deeply hidden secrets.

As Xiao Liu Sir listened, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He couldn't imagine that this seemingly weak woman would be the key to all this.

Chen Shanshan seemed to sense Xiao Liu Sir's suspicion. Suddenly, she sneered and took out a ladies' cigarette from her bag.

She lit the cigarette gracefully, took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

The smoke swirled in the interrogation room, casting a veil of mystery over her.

Hidden behind the smoke, her eyes became deep and complex, hiding endless secrets.

"That night, the woman ran away, and I chased her to the entrance of the alley." Chen Shanshan spoke at a moderate pace, recalling the scene at that time, "I ran into an acquaintance, Lu Bin, who decided to help me after learning about the incident. But we did not find Qin Yu. After being taken to the Public Security Bureau, we lost contact with the outside world."

Having said that, Chen Shanshan paused, with a hint of ruthlessness flashing in her eyes.

"But after meeting Qin Yu today, I discovered a secret about this woman!" She continued, "She is a close friend of the ghostly actress Qin Feng. After Qin Feng hid her that day, he ran into Lu Bin. Lu Bin was sober at that time!"

Sir Liu frowned as he listened to Chen Shanshan's narration. He realized that this case was much more complicated than he had imagined.

And the ghost-faced girl Qin Feng that Chen Shanshan mentioned was a name that sounded unfamiliar to him.

"I also want to emphasize that the three of us are not in the same group." Chen Shanshan continued, "Lu Bin is right, it is this ghost-faced woman Qin Feng who is the most problematic!"

Chen Shanshan's voice came to an abrupt end like a kite with a broken string, but the echo of her words seemed to still linger in the air.

Then, the door was pushed open, and a cold wind mixed with an inexplicable tense atmosphere rushed into the room. Lu Bin appeared at the door, his face was as yellow as a dead leaf in late autumn, his eyes bulged out, as if he had just escaped from a whirlpool of rage.

Xiao Liu's colleague, Mr. Zhong, is a burly police officer with sharp eyes. He pointed at the interrogation chair expressionlessly and motioned Lu Bin to sit down.

Lu Bin nodded, walked heavily to the chair, and sat down, as if all the strength in his body had been drained away.

"The problem is Chen Shanshan's." Lu Bin's voice was hoarse and low, as if it came from the depths of his throat. He looked up at Chen Shanshan, with a hint of complex emotions in his eyes, "She wanted to bully Qin Feng."

Sir Liu frowned and asked in confusion: "The Qin Feng you mentioned, is it the actor Qin Feng who is famous for his funny performances?"

Lu Bin rubbed his temples, as if he had a splitting headache. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down, "I just sobered up, let me rest for a while."

After saying that, he stretched and his whole body seemed to relax.

He narrowed his eyes and looked at Chen Shanshan, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes. "This matter is actually quite simple. Chen Shanshan wanted to play a trick on Qin Feng and asked him to dress up as a ghost-faced woman and appear in the alley. And I just happened to pass by there after get off work, and I found it a bit strange to see her making such a fuss."

When Chen Shanshan heard this, her originally arrogant and domineering demeanor actually dissipated a lot.

She sat there quietly, not making a fuss like before, as if Lu Bin's words had hit her somewhere in her heart.

When Sir Liu saw this, he couldn't help but feel a sense of inexplicable doubt in his heart. This case seemed to be much more complicated than he had imagined.

In front of Lu Bin, Chen Shanshan's hands were tightly locked in cold handcuffs. Her face was pale and her eyes revealed indescribable fear and regret.

At this moment, the anger in Lu Bin's heart seemed to be calmed by an invisible force. He slowly walked towards Chen Shanshan, and every step seemed steady and powerful.

Walking up to Chen Shanshan, Lu Bin gently patted her shoulder, his voice low and firm: "Miss, you know how to be obedient now, it should have been like this a long time ago. Stop slandering Qin Feng, she really has nothing to do with this matter."

Chen Shanshan listened to Lu Bin's words, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

Sir Zhong stood quietly by the side, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, observing everything in front of him calmly.

He did not express any opinion, but gently pushed Lu Bin to another chair not far away and handcuffed him tightly to it.

Lu Bin felt that the contact between his back and the back of the chair was like an ice blade piercing him. The biting cold made him shiver involuntarily, and the fear and anxiety in his heart surged like a tide.

Lu Bin was originally planning to struggle, but the moment he saw Qin Feng walk in, it seemed as if all his strength was drained away.

Qin Feng's appearance was like a flash of lightning that broke through the depressing and dull atmosphere, bringing a breath of fresh air.

Her steps were steady and powerful, and every step hit Lu Bin's heart, making him unable to breathe.

Lu Bin stared blankly at the "Qin Feng" in front of him. That familiar yet unfamiliar face made him forget how to speak for a moment.

He knew that what he and Chen Shanshan had done had been completely exposed, and Qin Feng was the truth that they could not escape.

At this critical moment, he could only choose to remain silent and wait for the judgment of fate.

At this time, "Qin Feng" had removed the heavy makeup on her face, revealing a fresh and refined little face.

The pair of eyes that were originally covered by heavy makeup were clear and deep.

The corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile, mocking the stupidity and ignorance of Lu Bin and Chen Shanshan.

Sir Zhong looked at all this and had already made up his mind.

He knew that the case was nearing its end and the truth would soon come to light.

He quietly waited for what would happen next; everything was under his control.

His words were like the cold wind of winter, icy and piercing, and went straight to the heart: "Where is the Qin Fengren they are talking about?"

His voice was full of majesty and inquiry, like a sharp sword, pointing directly to the core of the problem.

Qin Yu smiled slightly, and that smile seemed to hide a deep secret. She did not answer directly, but turned to look at those people who were still in shock and had not yet come to their senses.

Their faces were filled with confusion and bewilderment as they tried hard to understand this sudden change.

Qin Yu nodded, and she stretched out her finger like a sharp sword, pointing directly at Chen Shanshan, who was standing beside her with a slightly changed expression.

"Sir, this woman!" Qin Yu's voice suddenly rose, her tone full of dissatisfaction and anger, venting all her emotions, "Her words are simply nonsense, full of lies, not a single word is true! You must not be blinded by her and fall for her tricks!"

Her voice echoed in the empty room, tearing apart all the hypocrisy and lies.

Chen Shanshan's face turned pale in an instant, and her eyes revealed fear and anxiety.

She tried to argue, but her lips were trembling so much that she couldn't speak.

Qin Yu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

She continued, "I am Qin Yu, not the funny actor Qin Feng you mentioned. Although he and I have the same last name, we are completely different people. I really have no idea what Qin Feng is like now."

Sir Liu looked at her with a look of doubt and scrutiny in his eyes.

He asked again: "So, who is the person involved in the bloody fingerprint left at the scene? What is your relationship with it? Can you give a reasonable explanation?"

There was a seriousness and earnestness in his voice, trying to solve all the mysteries.

Qin Yu was slightly stunned, then took a deep breath