"Take one last look at him."
Led by the police, Li Jianfeng was taken to the morgue and allowed to say his final goodbyes to his grandfather.
The police wanted to get more information from the grandfather, but he insisted that he was the murderer and the kingpin of the black market. When the guards weren't paying attention, he ran into a wall and died.
Li Jianfeng's trembling hands lifted the white cloth covering his face, revealing a deathly pale face.
He had worked hard all his life, and his face had always been dark-skinned. Now, his face was as white as paper, an effect that came from almost having all his blood drained.
His stomach churned violently, and he ran out of the morgue, suppressing his nausea.
He ran along the road, tears flying in the wind.
Now, all he has left is his grandmother, a grandmother who relies on medication to stay alive.
Why was fate so unfair to him?
His brother just wanted to make life a little better, so why did things turn out like this?
Before he knew it, he had run to the school.
At this time, after distributing all the books that the students wanted, Lin Qiao took a book and went to the auditorium construction site to find Luo Guangming.
Luo Guangming put down his work and shyly went to greet him.
Are there any new review materials?
"Here you go." Lin Qiao handed him the book.
The two found a place to sit down and used a few minutes of their break time to talk about their revision.
Then I heard people around me talking about the throat-slitting case.
"I heard that the throat-slitting murderer was an old man who had become a psychopath. He probably slit people's throats to seize control of the black market and even skinned their heads to use as hoods."
"That old man was really ruthless. I heard he committed suicide by running into a wall, leaving behind a dying old woman and a grandson..."
At this moment, Luo Guangming also instructed Lin Qiao:
"The murderer in that throat-slitting case seems to be Li Jianfeng's grandfather. You should be careful in the future and keep your distance from him."
Lin Qiao nodded reluctantly: "I understand."
Just then, she saw Li Jianfeng pass by her not far away, casting a cold glare at her.
She quickly said goodbye to Luo Guangming and chased after him.
"Li Jianfeng, I know you're upset. We didn't mean anything by it, please don't take it to heart..."
Li Jianfeng did not stop. His sharp eyes and brows were like cold knives, silently torturing her.
Upon entering the classroom, he took his schoolbag out of his desk drawer and walked out without hesitation.
Lin Qiao used all her strength to stop him:
"What are you doing? Are you going to drop out of school?"
When Scarface was executed last time, the school didn't know that Li Jianfeng was his brother, and no one talked about him.
But this time, the throat-slitting case had a huge impact, and he, as a relative, was summoned by the police station to confirm whether he knew about it, so everyone knows about it now.
The school is currently considering how to handle this matter. Even if he doesn't voluntarily withdraw, he may be advised to leave.
Lin Qiao felt it would be a pity for him to leave now, with only one year left until the college entrance examination.
"My affairs are none of your business!" he finally snapped.
Lin Qiao frowned and pressed, "Then what will you do when you go back?"
"What's the point of staying? Even if I get into university, what difference will it make? Which school can pass my political vetting?"
"Hmph~ Look at you, so innocent-looking. Your brother makes a fortune on the black market, why is he completely unscathed while my family has to suffer so much?"
Li Jianfeng finally couldn't hold back any longer and voiced his pent-up frustration.
Lin Qiao looked at him blankly, unable to make sense of what he was saying.
Her brother did indeed do business on the black market, but what does that have to do with his family?
Li Jianfeng didn't seem to need her understanding; he slung his bag over his shoulder and strode away.
Lin Qiao returned to her seat and saw the empty space next to her. Her mind was in turmoil, with all sorts of information swirling in her head.
She suddenly connected the details of the throat-slitting case she had heard with the mask that had fallen out of Li Jianfeng's bag that day, and her chest felt tight.
So, was his grandfather really the murderer in the throat-slitting case?
She broke out in a cold sweat.
Just then, Li Jianfeng unexpectedly returned and called her to the grove next to the school.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have spoken to you like that just now." Li Jianfeng's eyes suddenly softened.
Just now, he also thought of the mask that Lin Qiao saw that day.
If she tells anyone, she will definitely be taken away by the police, and then her grandmother will have no one to take care of her.
He quickly turned back to find Lin Qiao, just to confirm how much she suspected.
Lin Qiao looked at him; his features were gentle and he seemed harmless, but she felt a chill run down her spine.
What kind of person can switch between violence and gentleness so easily in their eyes?
"Li Jianfeng, what happened to you? We'll help you."
After all, he was her savior, so she still chose to do her best to save him.
Li Jianfeng felt a chill in his heart. This tone was clearly an attempt to redeem him; could it be that she had already...?
Regardless, she was the first girl to capture his heart, and he wanted to win her over.
"Lin Qiao, do you know? I've always really liked you. If I drop out of school and do something else, will you still treat me like this? Will you accept my advances?"
He said emotionally.
Lin Qiao was surprised that he would say something like this at this time. Her mouth opened and closed several times before she finally said:
"Li Jianfeng, I've always considered you a friend and a benefactor, but there's absolutely no possibility between us. I hope you'll see the error of your ways and stop making this mistake!"
Li Jianfeng grinned crookedly, no longer wanting to pretend. He grabbed her shoulders, his eyes bloodshot, and growled coldly at her:
"Tell me, what did I do wrong? We were just trying to get justice for my brother. Haven't we sacrificed enough?"
Why did you put me in this desperate situation?
Lin Qiao's arm was gripped painfully, and seeing his expression as he was about to lose control, she struggled to break free:
"Li Jianfeng, don't do anything reckless! I'm just refusing to date you, you don't have to kill me to silence me, do you? Let me go!"
Li Jianfeng suddenly burst into wild laughter: "So, why do you think you let me get close?"
If anything happens to you today, it's all thanks to your brother!
As he spoke, Li Jianfeng pinched her cheek, wanting to steal her red lips.
"don't want!"
Lin Qiao stomped on her foot, pushed him away, and started running out of the woods.
Enraged, Li Jianfeng quickly chased after her and grabbed her hair from behind...
This scene was witnessed by Lin Chen, who was searching everywhere for Lin Qiao.
Jiang Ning followed closely behind, but suddenly bumped into a wall of flesh. Following Lin Chen's shocked expression, she froze instantly.
Oh my god, Lin Qiao's neck was locked by Li Jianfeng's arm, and a sharp dagger was pressed against her neck, with beads of blood seemingly seeping from the tip...
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