Chen Er discovered Chen Huan's secret, and she was so restless that she couldn't sleep at night. As soon as she closed her eyes, she seemed to see her blood - covered sister pleading for help and groaning in pain.
Only Chen Er and Chen Jianping were left in the Chen family, depending on each other. To prevent Chen Jianping from hurting himself due to his unclear consciousness, Chen Er applied for day - student status.
Chen Er often skipped classes because she was worried about Chen Jianping being alone at home. Also, due to the family's financial difficulties, she couldn't afford a nanny. So, she had to not only focus on her studies but also take on the responsibility of taking care of Chen Jianping.
Chen Er never felt tired because, at least in this world, she still had a relative. She wasn't completely alone or abandoned.
Chen Jianping was Chen Er's only comfort. Meanwhile, the name Wei Fuping was deeply engraved in Chen Er's heart. Through her developed connections, she obtained information about Wei Fuping.
Qiangzi was shaking his head and chattering non - stop to Chen Er about the unknown side of Wei Fuping that he had dug out from students of all grades.
"I heard that the guy surnamed Wei was fired by the principal because he owed too much gambling debt and was reported by the parents of the students. He's still unmarried and seems to have depression," Qiangzi said with a scruffy look, holding a toothpick in his mouth.
Chen Er repeated the keyword "depression" in Qiangzi's words with great interest and asked, "When did he probably start to be depressed?"
Qiangzi scratched his head, trying to calculate the time, and finally gave an ambiguous date. "It seems to be last May. Some students saw Wei Fuping looking in a bad mental state, all dejected. After they got back to school, they joked that Wei Fuping was depressed."
Chen Er fell into deep thought. Last May was exactly the time when Chen Huan died. When they were collecting Chen Huan's body, since she had fallen from a high place, her phone was already smashed to pieces.
Presumably, Wei Fuping witnessed Chen Huan's death with his own eyes, which led to his depression. However, this was not enough. How could the crimes he committed be so easily overlooked?
There was a storm brewing in Chen Er's eyes, showing her hostility. If possible, she wished she could die together with Wei Fuping right now!
"Brother Chen? What's wrong with you, Brother Chen? What did that old guy do to you?" Qiangzi was muttering to himself. It was obvious that Chen Er had a grudge against Wei Fuping. Otherwise, why would she go to so much trouble to inquire about his information?
Chen Er realized her gaffe. She covered up her emotions. When she opened her eyes again, she had calmed down. She explained indifferently, "It's okay. I once attended his tutorial class and was cheated. So I just want to find out clearly to prevent more people from being deceived."
Qiangzi suddenly understood and believed Chen Er's words. Then he promised, "Brother Chen, as long as you need my help, just tell me. I'm good for anything!"
Chen Er kicked Qiangzi, who was always joking and never serious, neither too hard nor too softly. She put her hands in her school - uniform pockets and walked towards the classroom, leaving Qiangzi far behind.
Almost as soon as she turned around, the nonchalant smile on Chen Er's face was replaced by coldness, and her fists were clenched tightly.
She was no match for Wei Fuping at present. If she acted rashly, she would only expose herself. Then, if Wei Fuping panicked and took desperate measures, it would ruin everything.
Chen Er was secretly calculating. The reason why she told Qiangzi about the tutorial class just now was to completely ruin Wei Fuping's tutorial class through the mouths of others. It would be best if no one went there. In this way, with high debts and no source of income, Wei Fuping would surely become more irritable and anxious.
That would be the time when he was least on guard and most vulnerable to being defeated.
Chen Er didn't mind waiting. As long as she could avenge Chen Huan with her own hands, she was willing to pay any price!
Qiangzi was Chen Er's best - connected buddy. With his promotion, just as Chen Er had expected, Wei Fuping's tutorial class became deserted with few visitors.
No one would pay much attention to a self - degenerating and hopeless person. Even those who couldn't bear to see it and wanted to help Wei Fuping were driven away by him.
Wei Fuping had squandered all his advantages and become a complete loner.
Watching Wei Fuping's miserable situation, Chen Er felt an unprecedented sense of pleasure.
"The thought of killing Wei Fuping for revenge has been buried in my heart for a long time. It's like a seed waiting to sprout," Chen Er leaned against the bed, her beautiful eyes fixed on the swaying tree shadows outside the window.
Jiang Cong had been sitting for a long time, and his feet were a bit numb. He moved his hands and feet slightly and then got up to turn on the light.
The warm - yellow light made Chen Er feel a moment of discomfort. Through her fingers, she saw the man standing quietly in the dim light.
Seeing Jiang Cong, Chen Er felt as if she had found her home. The story was almost coming to an end.
Jiang Cong poured a glass of warm water for himself and Chen Er. Obvious concern appeared on his cold face. "Drink some water first. Before you finish the ending, I have a question to ask you."
Chen Er raised her eyebrows and gave Jiang Cong a look that said "Go on".
Jiang Cong took a sip of water to moisten his dry lips and asked the question that had arisen from his suspicion when he saw Chen Er's amazing computer talent when they met Liang Xuyi.
"Previously, when we were solving Sheng Qingqiu's case, we received a message from a mysterious person, telling us that the murderer was far away yet close at hand. Was that you?" Jiang Cong sat face - to - face with Chen Er, crossing his legs and putting his hands on his knees.
Chen Er nodded non - committally and admitted generously, "It was really me. I knew everything from the very beginning, but I couldn't say anything."
"So, what role did Ji Pei play in this that made you so wary and cautious?" Jiang Cong stared directly at Chen Er, with unknown emotions surging in his black eyes.
Chen Er sensed something was wrong. She let out an "um" sound. "Are you jealous?"
Jiang Cong didn't refute. Instead, he propped his hands on the table, leaned forward, and got closer to Chen Er. "Yes, after all, I saw him chatting and laughing with you. He obviously likes you but doesn't dare to get close."
It was like knowing that the light didn't belong to him but still couldn't help getting closer. How sad and pitiful.
Chen Er held Jiang Cong's handsome face and smelled the jealousy in the air that emanated from Jiang Cong. "I've always just been a bystander towards Ji Pei. We balance each other. Even when I stepped forward to help him when he was being bullied, there was a deliberate element in it."