Chapter 0005: The Death of Lin Tao (Part Two)

Guo Jie and several key members of the art club rushed to the scene at the first opportunity. However, Zhang Zekai was somewhat surprised to see Lin Yihan also present. When they saw Lin Tao's body, everyone's expression turned grim.

Zhang Zekai and Bai Xiaoman were immediately assigned to two separate rooms upon their arrival at the police station

Ten minutes later, the office door opened. Captain Lin Guoshou of the Criminal Police Team walked in

A young police officer is taking a statement from Zhang Zekai

Once these words were spoken, everyone fell into deep thought. Zhang Zekai's words indeed hold merit

Bai Xiaoman collapsed on the ground. Above her, a person was hanging from a rope. Their tongue was elongated, and their expression was strange, seemingly carrying a cold smile. Their eyes were fixed ahead, as if signaling something. That eerie appearance sent a chill down Zhang Zekai's spine

Zhang Zekai pondered a question and looked at Lin Guoshou, asking: "Uncle police, how do you determine the nature of this case? Is it a suicide?"

The young police officer looked at Zhang Zekai and smiled, saying, "This still requires our captain's approval. Don't worry, we will send you back shortly."

Zhang Zekai looked solemnly at Bai Xiaoman and said: "I understand, I will call the president, you call the police..."

Zhang Zekai glanced at Lin Yihan and found that she was also staring at him. Being looked at so intently by such a beautiful girl made this innocent young man feel somewhat shy. He cleared his throat and turned his head, saying: "First, since Lin Tao wants to commit suicide, why choose this place"

The police conducted a thorough investigation at the scene and then took statements from the individuals present. They subsequently brought the first and second eyewitnesses back to the police station

Wu Haisheng seems to have some reservations about Guo Jie and no longer speaks

Zhang Zekai also informed the president, Guo Jie

Zhang Zekai sighed and said: "Just now, when Bai Xiaoman and I were about to clean the club's premises, Bai Xiaoman went to get the tools. Then I heard her scream, so I rushed over. When I arrived, I saw that Bai Xiaoman had fainted"

Zhang Zekai then repeated his earlier response to Guo Jie and the others

Although he is a disciple of the Xuanmen sect, and exorcising demons is his duty, Zhang Zekai is not foolish. The strength of this ghost is beyond his current half-baked abilities. He can only plan for the long term. Of course, while he does not have the means to eliminate this ghost at present, he is still capable of self-preservation

Zhang Zekai looked at Bai Xiaoman, who had fainted on the ground, crouched down, and was about to shake her awake. Suddenly, with a "tick-tock!" a thing fell down.

Zhang Zekai smiled wryly and touched his nose, saying: "President, once the police arrive, they will naturally conduct a thorough investigation. What I just said was indeed a mere guess on my part."

Oh! Why? Zhang Zekai was somewhat curious to see the police quickly rule him out as a suspect

Soon, the police and the school leaders also arrived. The team was led by Lin Guoshou, the director of the Linjiang Branch of the Xijiang City Police.

When Zhang Zekai arrived at the storage room where the sanitary supplies were kept, everything before him instantly left him in shock

The person who hanged himself was none other than Lin Tao, whom everyone had thought had left earlier. So why did he die here? This is definitely not a natural death. It should be related to the female ghost from earlier. Lin Tao's body carries a chilling aura, a unique scent that indicates he was killed by a ghost. The resentment in this area is heavy, and he feels as if a pair of blood-red eyes is glaring at him from a corner nearby. This gives Zhang Zekai an impulse to flee. However, the righteous spirit expected of a disciple of the Xuanmen tradition compels him to hold his ground.

Zhang Zekai looked at Lin Tao, who was still hanging from the rope, and said to the crowd: "Have you noticed that Lin Tao's hanging position is right in the middle of the storage room? It is two meters off the ground, and there is nothing around that he could use to climb. How did Lin Tao manage to hang himself? Moreover, when I arrived, there was no chair here either"

Guo Jie sneered and said, "Perhaps he is afraid of being seen by others"

Guo Jie said: "Your words are merely conjecture; I still maintain my viewpoint. Lin Tao committed suicide."

Guo Jie seemed to be feeling unwell, and with a cold smile, he asked Zhang Zekai: "Why are you so certain?"

Wu Haisheng suddenly burst into an excited laugh

Sister Guo looked at Wu Haisheng and scolded, "What are you talking about! Lin Tao committed suicide"

Haha, even Lin Tao has died. Who will be next, hahaha... It must be her coming back to claim lives... Hahaha...

Zhang Zekai shook his head and said: "Indeed. If he is afraid of being seen by others, the dormitory would be a better place. As far as I know, when we have gatherings in our club, there should be no one in Lin Tao's dormitory. Moreover, the storage room is right next to our club's office. Why would Lin Tao choose this place?"

I see, it is also a suicide. Recently, Lin Tao has been under a lot of pressure due to graduation and job hunting, often telling me that life feels meaningless..." The speaker is Yao Guodong, a boy with somewhat dark skin and a slightly slender build.

Everyone also felt that Zhang Zekai's analysis was very reasonable

... ...

How did you discover Lin Tao's body

Zhang Zekai looked at the time, realizing it was almost midnight. If he didn't return soon, the dormitory gatekeeper would leave, and he would truly have to sleep on the streets. He hurriedly asked Lin Guoshou, "Officer, may I go back now"

As a young girl, Bai Xiaoman had never experienced such an event. Fortunately, Zhang Zekai was by her side, which helped her regain her composure. She quickly picked up her phone and dialed the emergency services.

Guo Jie looked at Lin Tao with a furrowed brow and asked, "Zekai, how did you discover that Lin Tao had committed suicide?"

Zhang Zekai shook his head and said, "I don't think it was suicide"

Gu Jianbo looked at Zhang Zekai and asked, "What is your second reason?"

Lin Guoshou shook his head at Zhang Zekai and said: "I cannot tell you this for now. However, your suspicion along with that of classmate Bai Xiaoman can be temporarily ruled out"

Lin Guoshou looked at Zhang Zekai seriously and said: "Zekai, you and Bai Xiaoman may leave now. However, our bureau takes this case very seriously. In the future, if you have any developments, you must report to us immediately"

Zhang Zekai hurriedly picked up the object and took a look; it was a palm-sized cloth doll. Its eyes and mouth were covered in blood, which sent a shock through his heart. He casually tossed it into his cloth bag and then shook Bai Xiaoman awake

Half an hour later, Zhang Zekai became somewhat impatient. He asked the young police officer, "Why haven't you let me go back yet? Do you suspect that I am the murderer?"

As soon as Zhang Zekai spoke these words, all the surrounding gazes fell upon him

Everyone was also looking at Zhang Zekai

Bai Xiaoman just fainted from fright. She woke up as soon as Zhang Zekai shook her. Upon seeing Zhang Zekai, she hurriedly said: "Lin Tao... Lin Tao, he..."

Um, this... Guo Jie was momentarily at a loss for words

Indeed, when I arrived, I also saw that Lin Tao had committed suicide. At this moment, Bai Xiaoman seemed to be quite agitated