Genius Club.

Chapter 214 Hug
Click. Click.

The police put electronic handcuffs and electronic anklets on Ji Lin's wrists and ankles.

"Ji Lin, although you have been acquitted, you are still obliged to cooperate with our investigation during this period."

Officer Liu looked at Ji Lin who had installed the electronic tracking device and said:

"You can move freely during this period, but the range is limited to Donghai City. If you go beyond the range, these electronic anklets with positioning systems will automatically alarm. We will know where you are at all times."

"So, don't run around, and don't leave the scope of Donghai City. We won't interfere too much in your life. But if you have anything you want to explain or want to provide any clues, please contact our staff in time."

Then, Ji Lin stood up, yawned and stretched.

Go out.

His driver had been waiting at the door for a long time. He opened the door for him and drove away from the Donghai City Public Security Bureau.

……

The next day.

The Donghai City Public Security Bureau issued multiple announcements, announcing that the 00:42 serial murder case had been completely solved and the mastermind behind it had finally been caught.

The people of Donghai City applauded and were encouraged.

Chu Shanhe sat in his living room, reading the Donghai Daily that had just been delivered that morning...

The front page news featured a black-and-white photo of Ji Xinshui and a detailed list of his crimes.

Including the murders of Xu Yun, Tang Xin, Dr. Ponsmai and other unknown cases.

The hypocrisy of Academician Lyon was also completely revealed, and everyone was shocked that this highly respected great inventor was actually the same as Ji Xinshui, and had committed many bad acts of academic fraud, academic deception, and academic theft.

Also exposed was Sergeant Sam, the executor of the murder.

According to the announcement of the Donghai police, this trio is the culprit behind a series of recent murders of scientists.

Only these three people were exposed.

Chu Shanhe read the report and fell into deep thought...

Ji Lin and Zhou Duanyun’s crimes were not mentioned at all in external reports.

This is what Lin Xian meant.

Neither he nor Officer Liu knew the significance of Lin Xian's actions, but they both chose to believe Lin Xian.

This clever young man must have some hidden plan of his own.

All they can do.

Just wait silently...wait for Lin Xian to bring surprises to this society and this world again.

"As expected, every generation has its own talented people."

Chu Shanhe shook his head and smiled, then turned to the next page of the newspaper:
"I really can't refuse to admit my age. In the future, the world will still rely on young people..."

On the second page, a huge photo was published in the upper part.

A handsome photo of Lin Xian in formal wear.

The entire page was devoted to reporting Lin Xian's "great achievements", telling about what he did when he was seconded to the Donghai City Public Security Bureau, from chasing the murderer's taxi alone to designing an ambush to arrest Ji Xinshui. It was as if Lin Xian was the reincarnation of Sherlock Holmes, the real James Bond!
The report concluded by saying that Donghai city officials are considering holding a special commendation meeting for Lin Xian, granting him corresponding honors, and convening a city-wide spiritual study meeting.

Chu Shanhe nodded with satisfaction.

That's right.

He had long felt that this was the way it should be, and that this was the honor that Lin Xian deserved.

It’s just that Lin Xian had always been resistant to this and declined several times, so the Donghai city officials had no choice.

After this incident, Lin Xian finally accepted it with reluctance.

"Donghai City needs more role models like you."

This is what Chu Shanhe told Lin Xian.

Every man has a share of responsibility for the fate of his country. It should also be an unshirkable obligation to promote some positive energy for the society and establish some positive images for young people to learn from.

but……

These things will only be considered after Ji Xinshui's case is completely over and the final plan mentioned by Lin Xian is successful.

Chu Shanhe closed the newspaper and put it on the coffee table.

Then he leaned back, crossed his arms, leaned against the soft sofa, and frowned slightly:

"Lin Xian's final plan...what exactly is he going to do?"

"Didn't he already let Ji Lin go? Is there any other trick up his sleeve?"

……

MX Company, 20th floor, Lin Xian’s office.

This morning's Donghai Daily was also placed on Lin Xian's desk.

He looked at the front-page news and Ji Xinshui's photo.

At present, Ji Xinshui's death sentence is a foregone conclusion, and he has no objection and no desire to appeal, so the death penalty will be executed immediately. At most, he will be executed by lethal injection in ten days or half a month.

In this report, not only were Zhou Duanyun's name and crimes completely erased, but Zheng Chenghe's name was not mentioned at all.

First of all, Zheng Chenghe did not commit any crime, and because there were obvious signs of braking and avoidance on the tires, no substantial casualties were caused.

Moreover, Zheng Chenghe had no criminal record and was law-abiding. Even Ji Xinshui did not reveal any evidence of his involvement in the crime. After many considerations, and also taking into account the pitiful life experiences of the siblings and Zheng Xiangyue's unstable health condition, the report did not mention Zheng Chenghe at all. As for the fact that he did have a motive to kill in the beginning, it was not pursued.

"what goes around comes around."

Lin Xian muttered to himself the words that Zheng Chenghe often said to Zheng Xiangyue:

"Maybe this can be considered as a reward for your kindness."

Close the newspaper.

The image of that humble, polite and gentle man appeared in front of Lin Xian's eyes.

Although his entire right face is covered with hideous scars, he does not look scary at all. He really looks like a reliable and gentle older brother.

Lin Xian guessed...

Ji Xinshui must have thought that Zheng Chenghe had experienced such a tragic childhood, and witnessed his parents being beaten to death and being bitten by a dog while protecting his sister... Then such a person must be cynical, resentful, world-weary and irritable in his heart.

That's why he took Zheng Chenghe under his command and raised him as a death warrior.

Such a desperate criminal with a tragic life and weaknesses should be the best tool and the most loyal lackey. He can do anything that violates moral laws for the sake of his sister.

Ji Xinshui must have firmly believed this.

Therefore, he gave Zheng Chenghe the title of the seven deadly sins that symbolizes ruthless violence.

【fury】.

Think of it according to common sense.

Zheng Chenghe is indeed the most suitable person to be an angry person. His life, his experiences, and his sufferings destined him to be an angry person.

even……

Everyone could accept his rage and understand his rage. Even if he really picked up a hammer and was filled with anger to avenge his dead parents, it was within Lin Xian's expectations.

It's a pity. Ji Xinshui underestimated human nature after all, and Zheng Chenghe also underestimated his own conscience.

[The unfortunate person who should have been furious, became kind and calm under the gentle influence of this world.]

Perhaps this is the power of being kind.

Zheng Xiangyue's smiling face, Xu Yun's usual care for the two siblings, and the Rhine cat that Xu Yun gave to Zheng Xiangyue on her birthday...all became the holy water that purified Zheng Chenghe.

Lin Xian was very glad of this result.

At least... in Zheng Xiangyue's mind, his beloved brother is still that heroic hero.

Now, thinking back to when Huang Que deliberately led me to the hospital to see Zheng Chenghe, what was her purpose?

Did he want to tell himself that Zheng Chenghe was the murderer who was about to kill him?
Or……

Zheng Chenghe is the only good man with a conscience among the seven deadly sins? Is he hinting that if he wants to win this cat-and-mouse game, he can start with Zheng Chenghe?

Lin Xian scratched his head.

Looking back from our current perspective, it seems that if we had realized this earlier, this cat-and-mouse game could have been won more easily and beautifully.

but!

"You always tell riddles like this, who can guess them?"

Lin Xian couldn't help but complain about Huang Que.

Sister, can you be more direct when you want to do good things in the future?
For some unknown reason, I almost led myself astray.

Ding-a-ling-ding-ling-ding-ling-ding-ling-ding-ling-ding-ling--

At this time, the phone rang.

The caller ID shows Donghai City Funeral Home.

After picking up the phone, the staff there told him that he could come and collect Zheng Chenghe's ashes. The deceased's body had been cremated and placed in an urn.

Lin Xian hung up the phone, went downstairs, and took a taxi to Donghai City Funeral Home.

This was Lin Xian's third visit to this place in the past six months. He had seen off so many old friends and relatives that he had become accustomed to and insensitive to the peculiar smell of oil smoke in the funeral home.

The first time he came here was to attend Xu Yun’s memorial service. He felt sick from the smell and crying in the entire funeral home.

The second time he came here was to collect Tang Xin's ashes with Tang Xin's parents and brother. He was very angry at the time... but he no longer felt anything special about the smell and the crying.

And this third time.

Lin Xian got out of the taxi and walked to the ashes storage and collection area with ease. He completed various formalities skillfully and walked out holding Zheng Chenghe's urn...

Feel nothing.

With ease.

It's like coming home.

“It’s so light…”

Lin Xian held Zheng Chenghe's urn in both hands, but it was indeed very light, far less than what Lin Xian thought was the weight of life.

This was the first time in his life that he held an urn.

I recall Zheng Chenghe's strong body, the muscles he built to protect his sister, his broad shoulders and back, and his solid build.

And now...

But it was just a handful of ash.

It turns out that the weight of life is just this little.

Lin Xian originally planned to bring Zheng Xiangyue with him, wanting her to see her brother for the last time.

However, the attending physician of Tunghai University Hospital refused, saying that Zheng Xiangyue could not withstand such a great shock and her heart could not bear it.

"So, don't tell her such detailed things. She's just a child and she can't understand. Just tell her that her brother died in a car accident. That way she'll be able to accept it more easily."

That's what the doctor said.

Lin Xian originally wanted to pay for a plot of land for Zheng Chenghe to bury him, but Zheng Xiangyue refused to agree. She insisted on placing her brother's urn in the ward, beside the bed:
"I don't want to be so far away from my brother..."

Zheng Xiangyue, who had always been strong, burst into tears at that moment. She bit her lip with tears in her eyes and looked at Lin Xian:

"You bury him... and I shall never see him again."

Later, the doctor agreed.

After all, for a patient with heart problems like Zheng Xiangyue, emotional stability is more important than anything else, so Lin Xian was allowed to send Zheng Chenghe's urn to Zheng Xiangyue's ward.

Came to the inpatient department.

Press the elevator for the 17th floor.

Lin Xian came to Zheng Xiangyue's ward and carefully placed the urn, which suddenly felt a lot heavier, on Zheng Xiangyue's bed.

Zheng Xiangyue didn't say a word, squatted down, and hugged the urn in front of her tightly.

She didn't cry.

Lin Xian had heard that when people are overly sad, they cannot cry but instead become very calm. This is a stress protection mechanism of the brain.

Everyone thought that a little girl of Zheng Xiangyue's age knew nothing.

But actually...

Lin Xian doesn't think so.

He felt that Zheng Xiangyue actually understood everything.

She is very smart.

She knows everything.

The reason why she acted like she knew nothing and acted childish and naive seemed to be just to prevent others from worrying about her.

Her well-behaved character stems from her sensibleness.

Zheng Xiangyue got off the bed, tidied up the bedside table next to her, and cleared out all the things on it.

Then she held the urn on the bed with her delicate hands and wanted to put it on the bedside table.

however……

A forceful one.

The urn remained motionless and was not lifted.

Zheng Xiangyue looked up at Lin Xian, tears could no longer be held back, and began to fall:
"Brother Lin Xian, it's so heavy..."

Lin Xian was about to step forward to help, but Zheng Xiangyue shook his head.

She clenched her teeth, held her breath, picked up the urn in one go, and placed it tremblingly on the bedside table.

Put it right seriously.

Then he turned around, wiped his tears, and forced a smile:
"look……"

"I can hold my brother now."

(End of this chapter)