Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 789: Such respectful treatment, is it just because he’s a Heavenly Master?

Chapter 789: Chapter 789: Such respectful treatment, is it just because he’s a Heavenly Master?

Lu Han replied to Yuan Zhiwei’s question in a nonchalant tone, "Shao Xujie is currently the deputy leader of the First Team of the Homicide Department. His promotion application to the position of Team Leader has already been submitted and, barring any unforeseen circumstances, will be approved soon."

Once the approval was confirmed, it meant the promotion was accepted without any doubt.

Yuan Zhiwei stroked his chin while looking at Shao Xujie.

He didn’t know much about the deputy leader of the First Team, but the man looked respectable with strong features and exuded an aura of righteousness. He did not seem the type to dig his own grave.

However, when faced with solid evidence and testimonies, one cannot jump to conclusions based on looks and emotions alone.

Qin Ruan scanned Shao Xujie up and down with her bright and clear eyes.

From the moment she had entered the room, her Heavenly Eye had been activated, inspecting Shao Xujie from head to toe.

She didn’t detect any malicious aura from Shao Xujie, nor any signs of possession by the puppet.

If not because of any malicious spirits and Shao Xujie denying murder, it could be that he was lying or someone had set him up.

Qin Ruan had a headache. She had no experience in solving crime cases and didn’t have the slightest clue.

Similarly, for seasoned operators like Yuan Zhiwei and Lu Han, Shao Xujie’s case presented a challenge.

Lu Han turned the pen in his hand and turned his head towards Qin Ruan, "Madam Qin, what do you think?"

Qin Ruan shook her head, "There is no sign of any malicious spirit on him."

Upon hearing Lu Han’s address for Qin Ruan, Yuan Zhiwei paused, then said solemnly, "Then there are only two possibilities, Shao Xujie is lying."

"I didn’t!" Shao Xujie’s breath was unstable, defending himself vigorously, "I don’t know the deceased. After a while, I could be promoted. Killing now benefits me in no way.

From a different perspective, as a member of the Homicide Department, if I really wanted to erase someone, I would never leave so much incriminating evidence!"

His argument, indeed, made sense.

If such statements were to be publicized outside, Shao Xujie would undoubtedly be tarnished with disgrace.

Now pushed to a dead end, he didn’t care about these, he only wanted to quickly clear his name to avoid causing disgrace to his family.

Yuan Zhiwei nodded gravely, "Indeed, as the deputy leader of the First Team in the Homicide Department, I suppose you’re not a fool."

It wasn’t clear whether his words were compliments or subtle insults to Shao Xujie.

Yuan Zhiwei continued, "The other possibility is that you were hypnotized; the murder was committed while you were submerged in your hypnotized consciousness. Aside from this, I can’t find any reason to exonerate you."

He leaned against his chair, looking impatient,

"Impossible."

Before Lu Han and Qin Ruan could speak, Shao Xujie shook his head denying this factor that might exonerate him.

"Hypnosis is not about making a person sleep or lose their consciousness. It allows a person to become more mindful, their senses will be more perceptive than usual, and their imagination, creativity, and even IQ may be elevated.

Hence, those under hypnosis are very conscious. Hypnosis only makes one more focused. Hypnotizing a person is not something accomplished in a short period of time.

If I were hypnotized, from the moment the hypnotic induction began, the hypnotist will make me focus on certain things, such as the hypnotist’s voice, a crystal ball, some touch sensation, a dot on a piece of white paper, etc. I will only enter a state of hypnosis when I am completely focused on these things.

If I entered a state of hypnosis, my consciousness would still be clear, fully aware of everything that’s happening.

The reason why I would follow the hypnotist’s command to kill someone is because I believe it is safe and won’t cause trouble.

However, when the hypnotist issues excessive demands, the body’s defense mechanism will be activated, immediately turning the person from a focused state to an alert state, and the effect of hypnosis will disappear."

Shao Xujie looked straight into the eyes of Yuan Zhiwei, his tone firm, "Therefore, technically, it is not possible to commit murder under hypnosis."

Yuan Zhiwei laughed, and his smile seemed surprisingly... congenial.

The smile faded quickly, and he huffed at Shao Xujie, "You seem to have a comprehensive understanding."

The latter moved his handcuffed wrists, sounding dispirited, "I took a psychology crash course in college and developed an interest in it."

Yuan Zhiwei raised an eyebrow, "The only possible way for your exoneration has been blocked by you. What other reasons can you provide to exonerate yourself?"

Shao Xujie shook his head, "I don’t know."

Qin Ruan spoke, "I want to see the surveillance video showing Mr. Shao leaving his home."

"Here you go." Yuan Zhiwei pushed the laptop on the desk towards Qin Ruan, "All the footage is available, from the time Shao Xujie left home to go to the Homicide Department, then drove to the deceased’s place."

"Thank you."

After thanking, Qin Ruan fixed her gaze on the computer screen.

The video displayed was from the start, showing Shao Xujie leaving the upscale neighborhood in the same flimsy nightgown he was currently wearing.

From start to finish, all Qin Ruan focused on was Shao Xujie’s face.

In several instances, the surveillance footage clearly captured his face. His eyes lacked light, his expression was blank, his body tensed, his behavior resembling that of a puppet being controlled.

Qin Ruan closed the laptop after watching the entire footage. Her beautiful, piercing eyes flashed with a chilling coldness as she glared at Shao Xujie sitting across her.

Indeed, the gun in this murder case was fired by Shao Xujie; this was irrefutable.

Even if he was indeed controlled by an evil spirit, his career had now come to an end.

Regret was reflected in Qin Ruan’s eyes.

Shao Xujie was perceptive, and the pity in Qin Ruan’s eyes was something he could neither accept nor stand.

He forced a smile onto his lips, fully aware that his professional path was blocked in the future.

Looking straight into Qin Ruan’s clear eyes, he said, "Miss Qin, I did not commit the murder. I don’t want to bear this blame."

He had to consider not just himself, but also the family behind him. He could not bear the blame for a murder.

Qin Ruan rose from her seat, nodded at Shao Xujie, and adjusted her coat.

She said with a smile, "What I can do now is to find the evil spirit behind the scenes."

Lu Han tilted his head, "Are you sure it’s not a natural occurrence?"

"Very sure."

Qin Ruan dropped her gaze to the closed laptop.

Although Shao Xujie was not possessed by the Puppet, a shadow followed him in his surveillance footage.

The door to the interrogation room was pushed open.

"Chief Yuan, the suspects and victims from North and South cities have been brought here!"

The young man who had interrogated Shao Xujie with Yuan Zhiwei earlier walked in.

Yuan Zhiwei asked Lu Han, "Mr. Lu, shall we go take a look together?"

Lu Han turned to look at Qin Ruan, "What does Young Madam think?"

Qin Ruan considered for a moment, then suggested, "If it’s okay, I would like to see the video capturing the suspects committing the crime."

"No problem!"

The malice in Yuan Zhiwei’s eyes had lessened considerably, and he clearly started cooperating.

The respectful and cautious attention Lu Han paid to Qin Ruan quickly made him realize that this woman was no ordinary person.

A person treated so carefully and respectfully by the young master of the Lu family couldn’t merely be a Heavenly Master.

The one thing he excelled at was staying on top of things.

Otherwise, he couldn’t have risen to his current position without any background.

...

At daybreak, Qin Ruan had reviewed all the case files and videos pertaining to the crimes committed in North and South cities through surveillance footage.

Contrary to her expectations, she even recognized one of the killers.

Huang Xiaoyun, a student of Shengshi Academy, who had murdered Chen Dakang, the deputy general manager of Zhimei High-tech Company, in North City.

She was stunning, with an aggressive demeanor.

She was the same girl who had confronted and questioned Qin Ruan about her relationship with Lu Yichen in the classroom of the school building back then.

Huang Xiaoyun had attacked Qin Ruan verbally, calling her an illegitimate child, and arrogantly stated that the Qin Family was nothing special.

The implication was clear. The Qin Family was nothing in her eyes.