The Mystery of the Inner Demon

Chapter 74 Answer
When he finished speaking, there was a sudden silence.

When he saw everyone's sharp eyes staring at him, he realized that he had let the cat out of the bag.

Zhong Kui stood up and looked down at He Zhixin, who was slumped on the ground. "You know, Old Yu has never left Guiyue Apartment."

Only then did He Zhixin realize that Zhong Kui's words were all traps, and she already knew the answers to all the questions.

Qi Fei took out the list that Zhong Kui had handed him earlier and threw it in front of He Zhixin:

"This is the water bill for Guiyue Apartments, the month Old Yu disappeared six years ago. It shows an extra ton of water compared to other months, and you're the payer listed below. After Old Yu disappeared, you kindly offered to collect the utility bill on his behalf. If you had simply told everyone that the individual utility bills for that month were the same as usual, no one would have noticed the anomaly. However, as a criminal detective, I can responsibly inform you that after a person goes missing, this unusual water usage is often linked to murder and dismemberment."

"Luckily, when Old Yu disappeared, you were single, your wife had died, and your son was abroad. No one cared what you were doing. That day, it took you a long time, didn't it? You had to cut all the bones and meat into pieces that could be flushed down the drain without making too much noise." Zhong Kui said, as if suddenly realizing something. "Oh, I remember now. Before you retired, you owned the pork shop at the International Trade Company. What might be difficult for others was a piece of cake for you, who slaughtered pork every day."

After hearing Zhong Kui's words, everyone in Guiyue Apartment turned pale with fear, especially Zhou Li. She stammered, "Lao He, she's not telling the truth! Tell her quickly that she's not telling the truth!"

Zhong Kui looked at Zhou Li coldly, "I'm sorry to disappoint you. Marrying you was also part of his plan. When he made up his mind to get rid of everyone, he was already preparing for his own escape. Old Yu, a bachelor, is the perfect scapegoat. However, his personality, as a bachelor with such a good relationship with Old Yu, is not safe. He has a partner who lives with him day and night, He Zhixin, the most 'righteous' and 'enthusiastic' neighbor besides Old Yu, who can perfectly avoid suspicion again and again. I think you told him that he has a regular exercise habit when you first met.

You leave home for a run after dinner, rain or shine, giving him a lot of convenience. Unfortunately, being too clever can backfire. When things are planned too specifically and meticulously, there's always a chance they'll show up.

The first time you were bullied by Yue Fengsheng, He Zhixin came to your rescue immediately. Why did he disappear the second time you were hit by a bicycle? According to your regular living habits, he should have been washing dishes in the kitchen at that time. Through the north-facing window, he could have seen you being entangled by the bicycle and even heard your screams, but he seemed completely unaware of what was happening.

"Hmph, because the person who bumped into you was He Zhixin. He had to create the illusion that Yue Fengsheng was being unreasonable and you were repaying him with kindness. Of course, this was also a basic psychological trick. He deliberately showed the torn red jacket. He knew that before long, Xiaoyou's long-legged uncle would become the focus of the police investigation, and this person was obviously targeting your He family, as if you were not only harassed by Yue Fengsheng, but also framed by the hidden murderer. I have to say, I have to say, this strategy of self-sacrifice and sacrificing the car to save the driver has really confused the direction of our investigation! After all, we are also human beings. This seemingly small flaw has successfully distracted our attention." Zhou Li was speechless and looked at He Zhixin for help.

But He Zhixin's eyes avoided it. Even the dumbest person knew the answer. Zhong Kui continued, turning to face He Zhixin who was slumped on the ground, "However, you forgot that a careful plan requires superhuman thinking. Obviously, you are not. The biggest flaw is that you deliberately acted in front of Qi Fei and me that night in order to create the image of a loving wife. You saw Qi Fei and I standing on the small bridge and chatting from the back window of the house, so you deliberately came over with Zhou Li's coat, saying that you were waiting for your wife to finish exercising. Of course, this was just an excuse. The purpose was to tell us that Lao Yu and Ai Lili had eloped, so that we would focus our suspicions on Lao Yu, the locksmith. But you didn't expect that Lao Yu's physical defect not only told you, but Chang Hui also knew it. Of course, it's no wonder you did this. A ten-year murder plan has a timeline that is too long. Sometimes when you go too far, you forget the way you came before. You forgot that Lao Yu could not have any affair with Ai Lili. That night, you told us with certainty that his relationship with Ai Lili was not simple. Is there any other reason besides misleading the investigation?"

"Oh, right..." Zhong Kui winked at Granny Meng, "Put that thing on him."

Grandma Meng understood what she meant and took out a pair of black stockings.

At this time, Zhou Li had no idea what was going on: "Is this the stockings I lost? Was it also stolen by you, Lao He?! That pervert..." Zhou Li had already started to speak incoherently.

No one answered her. Granny Meng walked straight towards He Zhixin. At this time, He Zhixin was so weak that she couldn't even withstand an old woman. She struggled weakly but finally put on the black stockings under Granny Meng's rough operation.

The moment it was put on, Xiaoyou immediately shouted in a childish voice, "Daddy-Long-Legs!" As he said that, he broke free from Lu Xiuxia's arms and excitedly threw himself on He Zhixin. The child did not understand how cruel the situation was at that moment.

The child's tender little hand touched the back of He Zhixin's hand, and he said affectionately: "Daddy-Long-Legs, I miss you so much."

At this point, He Zhixin's psychological defenses completely collapsed.

"At first, I couldn't understand why in Xiaoyou's paintings, Daddy-Long-Legs was always a mass of black lines with no face. Until I heard Zhao Xiaozhen mention that Zhou Li's black stockings were missing. I thought that the person disguised as Daddy-Long-Legs must be someone Xiaoyou knew, and he needed something to cover his face to prevent being recognized. You saw Zhou Li telling Xiaoyou the story of Daddy-Long-Legs, and it gave you inspiration. In order to achieve your goal, a four-year-old child became your tool. Old He, you have gone too far and there is no turning back." Zhong Kui's voice came, penetrating the thin layer of black stockings and hitting He Zhixin's already blackened soul.

At this moment, Zhou Li, who was listening nearby, could no longer bear it. She took off the black stocking hood on He Zhixin's head and loudly demanded, "What on earth are you doing this for?!"

(End of this chapter)