Chapter 8: A Leaf Obscures the Eye

Perhaps Wu Yun likes Zhou Zheng? After saying this, Lin Hua felt a bit regretful; the statement was too direct and might inadvertently hurt Hong Yang

Lin Hua nodded: "The reason she does not like Zhou Zheng is that she has someone else in her heart. That person is Han Bing from the internet"

Meng Xue is a girl with a very difficult background, yet she is as pure and beautiful as her name suggests, like ice and snow. You mentioned that you had seen her photo in an internet café. According to your account, the photo that Han Bing showed you is indeed of Meng Xue

The man seemed momentarily taken aback, but showed no signs of panic: "This piece of clothing indeed belongs to Meng Xue. Meng Xue is my friend. Perhaps Meng Xue happens to know that Wu Yun; this clothing was likely brought to me for cleaning by Wu Yun. Meng Xue is out of town, so she sent me this receipt, asking me to retrieve the clothing for her. As for the other matters, I am not aware of them."

The white coat is missing; it was taken by the murderer, along with her cash and phone. I was supposed to call her last night, but by the time I got home, it was already late, and I was afraid she had gone to bed, so I didn't call

Lin Hua stared directly at Hong Yang: "Are you saying that you suspect Zhou Zheng killed Wu Yun?"

I just mentioned that Meng Xue's life is very difficult because her parents passed away in a car accident five years ago. This blow was too cruel for Meng Xue. She was originally a quiet girl, and as a result, she has further closed herself off. I have seen her a few times at Wu Yun's parents' house, but I have never spoken a word to her

She poured a cup of hot water, cradled it in her hands, and slowly sipped it with her lips, her mind filled only with confusion and more confusion

Lin Hua's mind was buzzing. Lin Shan? She was the woman in the white cashmere coat who had dinner with Hong Yang last night?

Lin Hua's eyes and mouth were wide open. Her body trembled, and she mustered the courage to ask: "What about her white coat?"

Lin Hua's breath quickened at the mention of "Meng Xue." However, her mind was functioning normally, and she quickly found a reason to refute the man. She raised the receipt in her hand and said, "This document bears Wu Yun's name, and the contact number is also valid. I once called this number and was informed that Wu Yun is already deceased."

Hong Yang said in a strange voice: "Lin Hua, Lin Shan is dead! This morning I called her at https://www.hetushu.com, but her phone has been off. I went to her place to check on her, and she has already..."

After the man finished speaking, he hurriedly left when he saw that Lin Hua had nothing more to say

Lin Hua was originally going to refuse, but she saw her boss Mo Xian's car approaching through the glass door. So she said, "Alright, where are you? I will be there shortly"

The two met at a café. Seeing Lin Hua wearing only a sweater on such a cold day, Hong Yang couldn't help but express concern: "Why are you dressed so lightly? Where is your coat?"

When the call was connected, Hong Yang's voice sounded strange, to the extent that Lin Hua even doubted whether it was really Hong Yang.

Lin Hua knew that she could no longer keep it a secret at this point. At this moment, from intuition to fact, she could basically determine that Hong Yang was trustworthy. Therefore, she told Hong Yang everything about the matters she had kept from him and what had happened after their breakup last night

Fortunately, that snow coat was mistakenly taken by that man; otherwise... But the man said he was taking the coat for Meng Xue, so if that snow coat returns to Meng Xue, will she be in grave danger?

The woman in the snow coat, first Wu Yun and then Yang Shan, has already met a tragic end. Today, that snow coat has come to rest upon me. The intention of the person who dressed me in the snow coat—does it not suggest that I am the next victim? There is a serial killer lurking in the shadows who specifically targets young women wearing white cashmere coats

Lin Hua watched the man's silhouette disappear into the snowy landscape outside the door. The snow had stopped, there was neither sun nor wind, and the scene outside was a still winter wonderland

He told Lin Hua: "Do you know who Meng Xue is? Meng Xue is Wu Yun's cousin, and Wu Yun is the child of Meng Xue's uncle's family. As for the man you mentioned who took the clothes, if I am not mistaken, he should be Meng Xue's boyfriend, Zhou Zheng"

Is this man's explanation genuine or has it been premeditated? Or is he just speaking off the cuff? He claims that Meng Xue is his friend; what kind of friend is she? And what is the nature of the relationship between Meng Xue and Wu Yun? Currently, it appears that the man who took the clothes and Han Bing online do not know Wu Yun, assuming they are not deceiving themselves

Lin Hua's body trembled even more violently. ... Was the snow coat she wore in the morning stripped from Yang Shan's corpse by the murderer and then put on their own body ...

Lin Hua took a breath and asked, "How did she die?"

Hong Yang nodded in agreement: "Indeed, it makes sense in relation to the books. But why does Zhou Zheng have the receipt for that coat? Could it be that the coat was taken over by Zhou Zheng?"

Lin Hua did not expect things to turn out this way. Meng Xue actually has such a close blood relationship with Wu Yun! She nodded at Hong Yang, signaling him to continue.

Hong Yang's complexion was already unpleasant, and at this moment, it resembled a palette, capable of producing any color the artist required.

Zhou Zheng has always left a good impression on me, and Wu Yun often mentions Zhou Zheng's merits in front of me. Since he is Meng Xue's boyfriend, I did not pay much attention. Zhou Zheng is handsome, just graduated from graduate school, and works at a large company, with a promising future. However, according to Wu Yun, although Zhou Zheng and Meng Xue have been childhood sweethearts, Meng Xue seems indifferent to such an excellent man; she does not like Zhou Zheng. As a result, Zhou Zheng is very troubled by this.

The previously low voice suddenly brightened: "I know, what does this matter have to do with Meng Xue? Have you been to Wu Yun's house? How about this, I just gave a statement at the criminal police team, and I'm outside now. If you have time, could you come out and talk?"

Hong Yang was momentarily stunned and then shook his head: "No, it can't be. How could Zhou Zheng possibly kill Wu Yun? He is trying to please Wu Yun and the library, hoping that Wu Yun would speak well of him in front of Meng Xue. How could he then turn around and kill Wu Yun?"

Her manner of death was the same as Wu Yun's, with fine iron wire wrapped around her neck. By the time I arrived, her body had already stiffened

Hong Yang's voice grew increasingly deep, until it was almost a sob at the end

At that moment, her phone rang. Upon seeing the number, Lin Hua's heart suddenly raced— the caller ID was none other than Hong Yang! They had exchanged phone numbers yesterday; what could Hong Yang want to discuss so soon?

Lin Hua asked Hong Yang: "Then what about Zhou Zheng?"

Lin Hua said seriously: "Gynecological disease." Then, he left the stunned Mo in a hurry. Lin Hua did not expect that he still had the mood to tease his boss at that moment

Hong Yang was struck as if by a heavy blow, and after a long pause, he murmured: "Yes, Wu Yun likes Zhou Zheng, indeed. It is only now that I realize. It turns out that my rival in love is actually him!"

Lin Hua's thinking is quite agile, and such organized contemplation is only a matter of a short time. Upon thinking of this, she immediately asked Hong Yang on the phone: "Do you know a girl named Meng Xue?"

Lin Hua and Mo Xian requested leave, stating that they were feeling unwell and needed to go to the hospital for a check-up. Mo Xian, appearing concerned but actually skeptical, asked: "What exactly is wrong?"