Her secret

"Damn it!" Jiang Xu cursed as he stood up. "To the police station!"

Lin Chaoying wanted to wait for Linlin to wake up, so she quickly grabbed him and said, "Add me in the contact information. I'll let you know when Linlin wakes up!"

Jiang Xu suddenly realized, "That's right!"

Watching the two figures disappear quickly, Lin Chaoying's mind became increasingly confused.

Did Jiangchuan Valley really kill someone?

She walked to the ward door, pushed it open, and saw Linlin lying there quietly, giving her a bold idea.

Lin Chaoying left the hospital, found the nearest pharmacy, and got a bottle of very low-dose sleeping pills. Holding it in her hand, she sat in her car, gazing at the moon hanging high in the night.

The phone rang, and on the WeChat screen was a message from Jiang Xu: Has your sister woken up?

Lin Chaoying opened the voice call. Less than three seconds after the ringtone, Jiang Xu's voice came from the other end: "Is your sister awake?"

"No," Lin Chaoying asked, "I just wanted to know what the police said on your end?"

Jiang Xu: "Only one person can go in. Attorney Qi went in to see what the situation is."

“Jiang Xu,” Lin Chaoying asked solemnly, “Even if Jiang Chuan Gu confesses now, do you believe he would kill Li Chao?”

Jiang Xu was emotional: "Of course I don't believe it! You don't know that Li Chao is the best person to Jiang Chuan Gu. When they debuted, the two of them had a falling out because of a misunderstanding. They finally made up a couple of years ago. I know them both better than anyone else. They appeared together at a guesthouse in Jiazhou. I believe they really came here for a vacation to ease their tension. I can swear on my life that Li Chao will not hurt Jiang Chuan Gu, and Jiang Chuan Gu will not hurt Li Chao!"

Lin Chaoying murmured softly, "I believe it too, so why did he confess?"

“This…” Jiang Xu didn’t know what to say, so he could only guess: “Do you think Jiang Chuan Valley might also be under control?”

Lin Chaoying fidgeted with her fingers. "That's possible, but he's been at the police station the whole time..."

Jiang Xu reminded him, "The police officers who were initially guarding your sister were also suddenly called away." He then felt a chill run down his spine, "If that's the case, then the power behind them is so great?"

“It’s not necessarily about power,” Lin Chaoying retorted, raising a new question: “How long do you think this control can last? Will it have an expiration date? Does it mean my entire memory will be erased?”

Jiang Xu became bolder: "I think there might be a time limit, because if Jiang Chuan Gu is controlled, could it be because your sister is about to wake up?"

Lin Chaoying said, "Okay, I'll continue to watch over Linlin until she wakes up."

Jiang Xu said worriedly, "Wait a minute! What if your sister isn't awake every morning? That would be a second testimony, plus Jiang Chuan Gu's own testimony..."

"Don't worry," Lin Chaoying said firmly, "I won't let that happen. And I know you want to control public opinion right now, so please trust the police..."

Just as she was about to hang up, Jiang Xu called out to her, "Hey! I still don't know how to address you."

She answered, "Lin Chaoying."

Lin Chaoying packed the sleeping pills and returned to the ward. When she opened the door, she saw Linlin sitting against the wall.

woke up?

She quickly stepped forward, "Linlin? You're awake?" she said, pouring out hot water as she spoke.

Linlin looked exhausted. "Sister, I'm so tired. My head feels all jumbled up, heavy, and I'm dizzy."

Lin Chaoying laughed and said, "So many adjectives?"

Linlin shook her head. "Sis, when did you get back? Something terrible has happened at our guesthouse!"

Lin Chaoying, holding a water glass, stood with her back to her and asked cautiously, "What's wrong?"

“Jiangchuan Valley... killed someone..." Linlin said slowly.

Still not awake? There's not much time left until eight in the morning. Lin Chaoying sighed, took out sleeping pills from her pocket, quickly crushed two tablets between her fingers, and sprinkled them into the water.

Linlin mechanically repeated those words: "I saw Jiang Chuangu holding a knife, kneeling on the ground, stabbing the man in the stomach again and again, and he even tore it open with his bare hands..."

"Linlin!" Lin Chaoying couldn't stand it anymore and handed her some water. "Drink some water, your mouth is dry."

Linlin listened to Lin Chaoying and obediently drank the whole glass of water.

A few minutes later, Linlin leaned against the wall, her eyes almost closed. "Sis, I just woke up, why am I so sleepy again?"

Lin Chaoying helped her lie down, tucked her in, and comforted her, "It's okay, you're just too tired, get some rest."

"Hmm..." Linlin closed her eyes and fell asleep again.

Lin Chaoying said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Linlin."

She texted Jiang Xu: Linlin won't wake up tomorrow morning.

Jiang Xu called back immediately, "What do you mean? What did you do to your sister?"

Lin Chaoying: "I gave her two sleeping pills, which will allow her to sleep for 10 hours."

"Are you crazy!" Jiang Xu exclaimed in surprise. "What if your sister wakes up tomorrow?"

Lin Chaoying retorted without hesitation, "You dare to bet?! She just woke up and she's still saying Jiang Chuangu is the murderer. Who knows if Linlin will be sober tomorrow morning? Just this once..."

After a long silence, Jiang Xudi asked from the other end, "Lin Chaoying, are you a fan of Jiang Chuan Gu?"

Lin Chaoying rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky. "Do you really have to settle scores about our fandom now? It's more important to get Jiang Chuangu to his senses!"

"Attorney Qi just came out," Jiang Xu said helplessly. "Jiang Chuangu's attitude is that he killed him, and it's no use who comes."

"Something's not right!" Lin Chaoying had a bad feeling. "Could it be that Jiangchuan Valley hasn't been taken into control?"

Jiang Xu: "Huh?"

Lin Chaoying: "Call Attorney Qi here."

A male voice answered, "Miss Lin, you were looking for me?"

Lin Chaoying asked, "Jiang Chuan Gu, what did he say to you? I want to hear his exact words."

Qi Gong said, "He told us not to interfere, that he was the one who killed them, that he stabbed them to death with a knife, that's probably it."

Lin Chaoying pressed further, "Was he looking at you or talking with his head down?"

After a few seconds of silence, Engineer Qi said seriously, "He looked down and wasn't looking at me."

"I understand." Lin Chaoying realized the problem. "Jiang Chuan Gu might not be under control. When Lin Lin was under control, she would stare into your eyes when she spoke, and her voice sounded very mechanical..."

"What do you mean by 'not being controlled'?" Jiang Xu snatched the phone. "Does he admit it himself?"

Lin Chaoying said calmly, "If you were in Jiangchuan Valley, and he suddenly died in the room you booked, without even a complete body, how would you feel?"

These words struck Jiang Xu's heart like a bolt of lightning.

You'll break down, blame yourself, doubt yourself, and ultimately hate your own decision...

After the other end of the phone hung up, Lin Chaoying looked out the window with a troubled expression.

Lin Chaoying lay down on the edge of the bed and slept for a while. When it was just getting light, she ran to the vending machine and bought bread for breakfast. Then she sent a message to Jiang Xu: I want to see Jiang Chuangu.

Jiang Xu: ?

Lin Chaoying: After the police leave, I will go to the police station and say that I am the new defense lawyer and that I want to see Jiang Chuan Gu.

Jiang Xu: I'll think about it.

Lin Chaoying: ? What are you thinking? Do you believe I'll shake Linlin awake right now?

Jiang Xu: ......Okay.

She put her phone away, took one last look at the sleeping Linlin, and didn't dare go in. She couldn't let the police see her; she still had to pretend to be the new defense lawyer that afternoon, and she didn't want to run into them.

Around nine o'clock, two upright-looking plainclothes police officers stepped out of the elevator. After they finished talking with the doctor, one officer remained at the door.

Lin Chaoying sent a message to Jiang Xu: They left a policeman to guard the place.

Jiang Xu: Why don't you bring a briefcase or dress more formally? Qi Gong is going to help you with your documents.

Lin Chaoying: Okay.

Lin Chaoying drove to a nearby shopping mall, changed into a formal white shirt and suit skirt, did some simple makeup at the counter, let her hair down, and drove to the police station after getting ready.

At the entrance of the police station.

She changed into high heels, picked up her bag, and confidently walked into the police station, where Jiang Xu and Qi Gong were sitting in the lobby.

Jiang Xu stepped forward and said, "You can't go in."

"Tsk!" Lin Chaoying started to get angry and asked speechlessly, "What is it now?!"

Jiang Xu said, "Jiang Chuan Gu doesn't want to see anyone."

Lin Chaoying, hands on her hips, angrily said, "Then go and talk to the new defense lawyer, Lin Chaoying. Give him my name! Go and talk to him!"

At the same time, a commotion broke out at the door, and Lin Chaoying heard a familiar voice.

Linlin! What's she doing here!

She panicked and rushed to the police station. Linlin, wearing a hospital gown, with her hair down and barefoot, was pulling and tugging at a middle-aged man with a look of terror on her face.

"Linlin!" Lin Chaoying ran towards her, forcefully pulling the man away and shouting angrily, "What are you doing! You're touching me inappropriately outside the police station! Get away!"

The middle-aged man waved his hand and explained, "I'm a taxi driver. She didn't pay for the ride!"

Lin Chaoying pulled Linlin behind her and pulled out her phone with one hand. "Give me the QR code! How much!"

The driver said, "30 yuan."

Lin Chaoying quickly scanned the QR code and said, "I've transferred it."

The driver took the money and drove off, cursing under his breath.

Lin Chaoying turned around and pulled Linlin, "How did you get here? Aren't you at the hospital?"

"Sister!" Linlin cried out, making a move to kneel down, her face streaked with tears and her hair a mess. "It's all over! I told the police Jiang Chuangu killed someone, but he didn't! I don't know if I've been bewitched! I came to turn myself in!"

Lin Chaoying comforted her, "Linlin! Linlin, look at me!"

Linlin looked up with teary eyes, her gaze filled with confusion and pain. "Did I hurt someone?"

Lin Chaoying gently wiped away her tears, knelt down beside her, supported half of her body, and said in a gentle tone, "You are very brave. You did not harm anyone. We will explain things to the police, and everything will be fine."

Suddenly, another car stopped at the entrance, and the man rushed out, shouting, "Linlin!"

Lin Chaoying recognized him as the policeman guarding the hospital.

The policeman, panting, said, "You ran way too fast! I told you I'm a policeman, not a bad guy!"

Linlin trembled and snuggled into Lin Chaoying's arms.

"She hasn't recovered yet, please give her some time," Lin Chaoying explained apologetically.

The police officer asked, "Who are you?"

Lin Chaoying confessed: "Lin Chaoying is Linlin's older sister and also the owner of Kekexili."

The policeman nodded. "Thank you for bringing her. Let's go inside and talk."

"Do you believe your sister?" Lin Chaoying asked patiently.

Linlin didn't speak, but softly hummed in agreement.

Lin Chaoying patted her shoulder, "Shall we go inside? I'll go with you."

When Jiang Xu saw the person in Lin Chaoying's arms, he was somewhat surprised, "What's your sister doing here?"

Lin Chaoying explained, "She came here on her own, so she must be sober."

"That's good, that's good." Jiang Xu breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Chaoying asked the police for a pair of shoes for Linlin to put on, and said, "Don't be afraid. Just answer whatever the police ask you. Tell them anything that seems strange, contradictory, or that you can't figure out. Don't be afraid or anxious. I'll be waiting for you at the door."

Linlin nodded obediently and followed the police into the interrogation room.

After Lin Chaoying watched her go in, she sat on a chair in the hall, closed her eyes, and concentrated intently.

In an instant, the world erupted in chaos. All the sounds from the police station, like snakes, slithered into Lin Chaoying's ears from all directions: notebooks falling to the floor, arguments erupting in the meeting room, the incessant clatter of keyboards, the hum of phone calls, even the inquiries from an elderly person in the adjacent service hall…

Lin Chaoying closed her eyes and searched for Jiangchuan Valley's location amidst the chaotic noise.

Police Officer 1: "Where's Jiangchuan Valley?"

Police Officer 2: "He's still being held in the interrogation room."

Police Officer 1: "Is there any new information?"

Police Officer 2: "No, just say you're the murderer."

Police Officer 1: "Never mind, let's talk to the witness first. She's going to recant her testimony."

Police Officer 2: "Huh?"

Police Officer 1: "This witness is very emotional. Don't be too serious. Be careful with your questioning."

"Lin Chaoying!" Jiang Xu shouted.

Lin Chaoying suddenly opened her eyes, her ears ringing from the sudden interruption. She covered her head, feeling like she wanted to kill him. She rolled her eyes, stood up, and prepared to leave.

Jiang Xu asked, "Where are you going?"

Lin Chaoying said, "Rest!" and went back to the car. She reclined the seat, lay down, and the tinnitus gradually disappeared after five minutes.

She discovered her "superpowers" by accident after a car accident last year, and she didn't tell anyone.

But Lin Chaoying's secrets don't end there.

==

Interrogation room.

Jiang Chuan Gu was tortured to death on a small stool. His fair skin had turned sallow from the strain, his hair on his forehead almost covered his eyes, and he had stubble around his mouth. He looked decadent and sickly.

The interrogation room was dark, lit by only one light. He stared intently at the light source, silent, his eyes vacant.

"Jiangchuan Valley..."

The woman's voice was soft and melodious, as if it had drifted out of a dream, hazy and dreamlike.

"You've lost weight again..."

Jiangchuan Valley suddenly raised his head, and saw a familiar face at the door.

Her small face still had bright, sparkling eyes, but this time she wasn't wearing a cute ponytail or a pink dress; instead, she had long, black hair and was dressed in a business suit.

It remains transparent, like a cloud.

A tear rolled down Jiang Chuan Gu's cheek. He slowly lowered his head, suppressing his emotions and remaining silent.