si-mexico Chapter 304 Self-doubt
Chapter 304 Self-doubt
Before Bai Mengfei had finished browsing the information, Wang Tian rushed over and asked, "Captain Zhao, what can I do for you?"
"Yes, there's a case here that our criminal investigation department needs you to follow up on." As he spoke, Zhao Fei looked up at Bai Mengfei, "The same as before, you'll work with Forensic Doctor Zhang and Forensic Doctor Xiang. As for the specific work arrangements, follow Forensic Doctor Zhang's instructions."
Wang Tian raised her right hand in surprise, pointed at Bai Mengfei, and said with a look of astonishment, "Her?" Clearly, Wang Tian was somewhat unconvinced.
Zhao Fei, however, appeared remarkably calm and composed, saying, "Yes, it's her. Is there a problem?"
Upon hearing Zhao Fei's question, Wang Tian quickly shrugged, took a deep breath, shook her head slightly, and said in a low voice, "No problem."
"That's good." Zhao Fei sighed softly, a rather helpless expression on his face.
Wang Tian lowered her head and blinked secretly. This subtle movement was noticed and magnified by Bai Mengfei. Bai Mengfei understood that Wang Tian was still unconvinced by her, but she didn't care.
After listening to Zhao Fei's arrangements, Bai Mengfei lowered her head again and continued to browse the documents in her hands.
While she was reviewing the documents, Zhao Fei was still rambling on and on. Bai Mengfei felt this was a waste of time, so she raised her right hand, signaling Zhao Fei to stop talking.
Zhao Fei knew there was no point in continuing, so he nodded silently and remained silent.
"Alright, now that you all understand, you can set off at any time," Zhao Fei instructed.
Bai Mengfei and Xiang Yuntian both nodded, but did not act immediately. After Zhao Fei left, Xiang Yuntian did what he needed to do, asking Wang Tian, "Did you understand?"
After pondering for a moment, Wang Tian said, "I understand."
Bai Mengfei and Xiang Yuntian weren't sure if she truly understood, but hearing her say that, they assumed she did. So Bai Mengfei led the group off, with Xiang Yuntian following behind.
The victim, Jiang Xia, attends a university in the city, so their current destination is that university.
The murderer is very likely someone from the school, including students.
Although the likelihood is low, the student population is relatively suspicious.
Upon arriving at the school, they spent the afternoon interacting with several suspicious students, but found nothing particularly suspicious. At least, judging from their appearances, none of them seemed like the type to commit murder.
However, this is only a superficial judgment!
Moreover, if it were a student who committed the murder, it doesn't make much sense upon closer examination.
If a student who had a grudge against Jiang Xia killed him in a fit of rage, then why did he also kill the young woman, Mo Mei?
After meeting with no fewer than 20 students, Bai Mengfei realized this and suddenly sat down in the academic affairs office.
When the director asked if they needed more students transferred over, Bai Mengfei refused, saying, "Wait a moment, I want to sort out the details of this case."
Then, she looked at Xiang Yuntian sitting next to her and said, "What do you think of this case?"
Xiang Yuntian had always focused solely on his professional work as a forensic pathologist and had no interest in getting involved in such reasoning and analysis; after all, that was his usual approach. Therefore, he hadn't delved into this issue at this moment, nor had he considered it from Bai Mengfei's perspective.
Hearing Bai Mengfei ask this question, he naturally looked confused.
"What? This case?" Xiang Yuntian asked in surprise.
Seeing his expression, Bai Mengfei knew that he was definitely not thinking about the question she had asked, so she said with some disappointment, "Never mind, you wouldn't know anyway."
Seeing Bai Mengfei's dejected tone, Xiang Yuntian couldn't help but lower his head, sigh, and remain silent.
Bai Mengfei had no choice but to place her hopes on Wang Tian, a criminal police officer, and then turned to ask Wang Tian, "What are your thoughts on this case?"
Unexpectedly, Wang Tian kept staring at Xiang Yuntian, unable to concentrate on her work at all, and even asked in return, "Huh?"
What exactly are these two people here for?
Anyone would be angry, and Bai Mengfei was no exception! The three of them were supposed to be working on the case together, but the other two were completely distracted.
In a fit of anger, Bai Mengfei stood up, politely said goodbye to the director, and left.
Xiang Yuntian and Wang Tian were both baffled and hurriedly followed her. Xiang Yuntian, in particular, seemed especially anxious, following closely behind and asking every now and then, "What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing's wrong, don't ask me." Bai Mengfei didn't really want to talk to Xiang Yuntian anymore because she felt that neither of them was focused on their work and they weren't on the same page as her.
After walking all the way to the school gate, Xiang Yuntian finally managed to stop Bai Mengfei.
"What happened? Tell me!" Xiang Yuntian said excitedly.
Bai Mengfei was determined not to talk about it, her attitude was very firm, "I don't want to talk about it, and that's it. You know my temper. No one can force me to do what I don't want to do."
Despite Bai Mengfei's words and her attempt to walk past Xiang Yuntian, Xiang Yuntian still reached out his right hand and tried to grab Bai Mengfei's wrist.
"Don't pull me." Bai Mengfei shook off his hand.
Xiang Yuntian was also a little angry, but he still held back. He lowered his head and asked coldly, "There has to be a reason, right? Even if a judge convicts a criminal, there has to be a crime, right?"
Wang Tian had already reached the school gate, but she did not come forward.
Because she knew that there was always an invisible distance between her and the two of them.
A gentle breeze lifted Bai Mengfei's bangs that hung over her forehead. Bai Mengfei decisively reached out, brushed her hair aside, and then turned and left.
Xiang Yuntian understood her personality, so he didn't chase after her. He just stood there and silently watched her departing figure.
Seeing that Bai Mengfei had already walked far away, Wang Tian walked to Xiang Yuntian's side and whispered, "Girls sometimes have bad moods. Trust me, she'll be fine in a few days or after some time."
Xiang Yuntian glanced at her, but still didn't say anything, nor did he want to pay any attention to her.
Indeed, even if Bai Mengfei were to leave this world one day, even if Wang Tian were the only person left in the world, Xiang Yuntian would still not like her.
That evening, Bai Mengfei returned alone to her former residence. She felt utterly lost, filled with doubt, and her mind was filled with questions: "Have I become disconnected from the world? Is there something wrong with me?"
She was starting to have some self-doubt.
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