Ye Qingqing was stunned. What did this have to do with Hua Xiaolou?

But she knew Lu Mo wouldn't ask without a reason; could it be that Hua Xiaolou...

Ye Qingqing shook her head, unable to connect the frail Hua Xiaolou with the murderer at all; they were completely on different wavelengths!

"Brother, do you suspect Hua Xiaolou?"

“Yes, he is a prime suspect.” Lu Mo paused for a moment, then said, “Hua Xiaolou is the only one who had a conflict with Du Peiran. The conflict happened on Friday, and Du Peiran fell ill that very night. It’s too much of a coincidence.”

Lu Mo analyzed rationally that, aside from his own suspicions about Hua Xiaolou, based solely on objective facts, Hua Xiaolou was also a prime suspect.

Because he had a motive to commit the crime.

Ye Qingqing initially thought it was impossible, but after Lu Mo's explanation, she began to have doubts as well. However—

"Hua Xiaolou doesn't seem like the kind of person who would kill without hesitation. He's the type to kill someone over the slightest conflict... He doesn't seem like that at all..."

Ye Qingqing still couldn't connect the delicate little white flower with the ruthless killer; she always felt they were incompatible.

"The appearance is just a mask he wants to show to outsiders. No one knows what the real Hua Xiaolou is like. I will investigate this matter thoroughly. You should keep your distance from Hua Xiaolou," Lu Mo warned.

Tie Dan should be back in the next couple of days. If Hua Xiaolou lied about her background, it means that she definitely has ulterior motives and her appearance by Ye Qingqing's side is definitely for some purpose.

Ye Qingqing agreed. At worst, she wouldn't talk to Hua Xiaolou for the next couple of days. Anyway, those new medicines would take half a month to take, and there were still several days left!

After hanging up the phone, Lu Mo called Tie Dan again, but still couldn't get through. He guessed that Tie Dan had gone into the mountains and there was no signal there.

After class that day, Hua Xiaolou approached Ye Qingqing with a look of delight, saying, "Those medicines worked, and I feel great now."

These past two days, Ye Qingqing hasn't come to see him, so Hua Xiaolou is getting anxious and has no choice but to go to her door himself. He hopes to get Ye Qingqing to go out with him, since rumors are already circulating outside. If he goes out with Ye Qingqing alone again, it will definitely confirm the rumors.

Hua Xiaolou knew all too well how terrifying the power of hearsay could be. He also understood girls very well; they were very thin-skinned and always particularly concerned about rumors. He had successfully made several women succumb to rumors in the past, and in the end, they were devoted to him.

It works every time!

Ye Qingqing was also very happy, "It's good that it works. I'll make more after I finish this one."

Hua Xiaolou looked at her cautiously, then lowered her head, blushing as she said, "Ye Qingqing, you are my great benefactor. I... I want to treat you to a meal, but I don't have the money for a fancy restaurant, please don't mind..."

Showing weakness, playing the victim, and adding a touch of shyness... fully exploiting a girl's sympathy is absolutely effective.

However, he made the invitation after Ye Qingqing called. If it had been before the call, Ye Qingqing would definitely have agreed. But Lu Mo had just said that he wanted to keep his distance from Hua Xiaolou, so Ye Qingqing would not disobey Lu Mo's words.

"I'm sorry, you already have plans with someone else. Let's talk about it another time," Ye Qingqing politely declined Hua Xiaolou's invitation.

Hua Xiaolou's eyes widened in surprise. His usually invincible technique had actually failed on Ye Qingqing.

"I...I...I really want to thank you." Hua Xiaolou persisted.

"I know, but I really did have an appointment. We're classmates, there's no need to be so polite."

Ye Qingqing remained unmoved; she had just agreed to Lu Mo's request!