Chapter 59 Camera
Lin Qingxu searched for "Qiu Lan" on the school forum.
Qiu Lan graduated a few years ago, so some of the above content is missing.
But still left a lot of information.
Lin Qingxu saw many old photos of Qiu Lan.
At that time, Qiu Lan was a popular figure in the school, confident and radiant, completely different from her current appearance where she seemed to be covered in dust.
In the posts about her, Wang Shu was mentioned very rarely, and only a few of them were shocked that Qiu Lan actually married Wang Shu early instead of Qin Yu.
Qin Yu was Qiu Lan's first love, the one she broke up with because of a place on campus. The school forums were mostly filled with photos of Qiu Lan and Qin Yu, and they were once jokingly called a match made in heaven by the school.
Apart from this, nothing else can be seen.
He Jia is an outgoing and cheerful person. She knows a lot of people and has information coming from all over the place. She is also very sensitive to general school gossip.
Lin Qingxu asked her.
The content I got was about the years when Wang Shu secretly loved Qiu Lan. Basically, it was about the series of things that the infatuated junior did to the older student, even though he had a boyfriend who was compatible with him.
Lin Qingxu: "Isn't this a male mistress?"
He Jia: "...That's right. But keep listening to me."
…
A baby before marriage, a sandbag after marriage.
Was it Wang Shu's nature, a marriage a legal cover for his violence? Or was it simply because human nature is fickle, and he didn't think Qiu Lan was worth cherishing?
Lin Qingxu was thinking.
*
He Jia was already used to Qiu Lan's work style of working for three days and resting for two days.
I was quite shocked to see that she was wearing a mask and still came to the studio today.
I thought she was attending class while sick.
Someone in the studio had brought some milk tea. As people walked back and forth in the aisle, they accidentally spilled it, soaking Lin Qingxu's entire arm. Even with her apron covering her, her clothes were still splattered.
The other party apologized repeatedly.
Youyou sat next to Lin Qingxu and quickly handed her a tissue. "Are you okay?"
"It's okay." Lin Qingxu wiped her wrist. The milk tea was not hot. It was just that she was wearing light-colored clothes today, so she probably needed to go to the bathroom to wash.
The classmate who accidentally bumped into her looked apologetic. After Lin Qingxu comforted her a few times, she went to the bathroom to clean up.
Unexpectedly, Qiu Lan followed behind.
She handed over a small bottle of stain remover. Lin Qingxu took it and said thank you, teacher.
Milk tea stains are not easy to clean. Lin Qingxu was worried that she had to rush back to watch the class, so he poured some detergent on the dirty area, returned the things to Qiu Lan, and continued to rub them by the sink.
Qiu Lan didn't move, but waited patiently for her to finish.
Lin Qingxu was confused but remained calm. After cleaning up, she wiped the water marks with a tissue and walked towards the studio.
Qiu Lan held her back. Lin Qingxu saw her writing with water marks on the marble wall of the wash basin.
——Can’t speak.
Why didn't Qiu Lan go to find her directly in the classroom before, but ran to the bathroom instead?
Obviously, the former is more convenient. Lin Qingxu also noticed that Qiu Lan seemed to keep a distance from everyone and never took the initiative to talk.
What does "can't speak" mean?
What is the difference between a bathroom and a classroom?
In other words, there are things that the bathroom has but the classroom doesn’t, or things that the classroom has but the bathroom doesn’t.
And what does this have in common with "silence".
Domestic violence is linked to psychological distortion.
Lin Qingxu remembered that He Jia had mentioned that Wang Shu's parents were school directors...
--Camera.
There are surveillance cameras everywhere in the school, except in the bathroom, where there is one installed almost every few steps.
Lin Qingxu paused, took out his phone and typed, showing it to Qiu Lan: [Eavesdropping device?]
Qiu Lan was stunned and nodded heavily.
Wang Shu installed a bug on her cell phone.
Monitor, listen.
*
Qiu Lan came to ask Lin Qingxu for help in buying a pinhole camera.
Wang Shu had already monitored her phone, including her shopping apps. She didn't dare tell Qu's parents, as their health wasn't great to begin with, and she was afraid they might get angry and cause her some serious problems. Besides, Wang Shu hadn't allowed her to visit for a long time.
Lin Qingxu was somewhat reluctant to advise Qiu Lan to do this. Wang Shu was a pervert, and she was worried that he would do something to Qiu Lan in a fit of rage.
But Qiu Lan was desperate. She couldn't stand this kind of life anymore.
*
In the afternoon, Lin Qingxu and Kan Zhao went together to pick up Jin Yuanbao from the hospital. During the time he was recuperating in the hospital, Jin Yuanbao's illness had been almost cured.
When they arrived at the hospital, Jin Yuanbao scratched the cage and meowed as soon as he saw Lin Qingxu. His flattering look made Kan Zhao sneer at him.
Doctor Qin released it. The moment it felt free, Jin Yuanbao ran to Lin Qingxu without hesitation, rubbed her ankles and wanted to hug her.
Knowing that Lin Qingxu and Kan Zhao were getting their first cat, Dr. Qin had been trying to get them a lot of money. It was early afternoon, and there weren't many customers. Since they were "VIP" customers, he explained to them how to care for a little over a month old cat.
From physiological to psychological.
Of course, when giving guidance, it is natural to have personal opinions.
When a new sick kitten arrived at the hospital, Dr. Qin drank some tea and let them go. He then told them to come back for vaccinations when Jin Yuanbao was older.
Jin Yuanbao had already eaten in the hospital. His little body was full of excitement and exercise. On the way home, he fell asleep on Lin Qingxu's lap and started snoring.
Sleep well until night.
When it woke up, it found itself sleeping in a warm cat bed.
Lin Qingxu was sitting in the living room watching the latest hit soap opera, while Kan Zhao was working on an experiment report on the computer next to her.
Jin Yuanbao stretched and jumped onto the coffee table.
"You're awake." Lin Qingxu said.
Jin Yuanbao meowed at her. Then he nestled himself in Lin Qingxu's lap, lying on his back with his belly exposed, scratching the air. Lin Qingxu stroked his fur.
Jin Yuanbao has grown a bit bigger recently. With short legs and a big round face, the whole cat has become plump from being well fed.
Kan Zhao said it was just fat and stupid, so it was round. Jin Yuanbao angrily hit his arm with his tail.
Before Jin Yuanbao came back, Lin Qingxu ordered a lot of things for him, including a cat scratching post hut similar to a tree hole, a cat tree and a cat climbing frame. Afraid that Jin Yuanbao would not be used to sleeping there, he bought him the same cat bed he had in the hospital, but it was bigger than the previous one.
The living room was originally a little empty, but with all these things piled up, it looked like a cat toy house.
The male and female protagonists on the TV screen were having a fierce quarrel. I love you, you love him, and she loves me. Jin Yuanbao's eyes widened when he saw this triangle relationship.
Kan Zhao was typing on the keyboard, and suddenly mentioned to Lin Qingxu whether the last game needed any changes.
Lin Qingxu hadn't touched a computer since the sudden power outage. Lately, she'd been busy with exams, school-organized tests, and competitions, so she'd put the whole thing out of her mind.
She had never had much interest in games, and Qiao Yang in the group had complained that the difficulty was simply unplayable and that it was impossible to get started in the later stages. Lin Qingxu simply gave up, knowing the difficulty.
She told the truth.
Kan Zhao typed the code on the keyboard with his five fingers. "Want to try it out when you have time? Give me a review."
"good."
If you watch the drama immersively, you will find that time flies by quickly. The hero and heroine of the TV series have overcome their misunderstandings and started to make vows of love.
The faint sound of voices in the corridor outside was initially just background noise, like the buzzing of flies, and it was not clear.
Until the woman's scream pierced the stagnant air.
Kan Zhao put down the computer, and the metal shell collided with the glass table top, making a slight sound.
Lin Qingxu also stood up.
Jin Yuanbao is still young, and cats of this age are easily stressed out, so Lin Qingxu took it to the bedroom, turned on the light, closed the door, put some toys in it, and let it play by itself for a while.
Lin Qingxu followed Kan Zhao out.
The door next door was violently flung open, and Qiu Lan stumbled out, her hair disheveled, a bright red palm print on her right cheek particularly glaring under the pale light. The collar of her pajamas was also torn, revealing a purple bruise on her collarbone.
Qiu Lan burst into tears when she saw them. She threw herself forward, but her legs gave way and she nearly fell to her knees. Lin Qingxu ran over to support her, only then seeing blood seeping from the corners of Qiu Lan's swollen mouth, and her left arm bent unnaturally.
"Save me, save me..." Qiu Lan's voice was hoarse and broken, and she had used up all her strength.
Lin Qingxu hugged her and comforted her.
There were heavy footsteps behind me.
Wang Shu appeared at the next door. He was clutching a tiny camera, his face grim and gloomy. Seeing the three people in the hallway, he paused, then forced a twisted smile.
"Alan, come back." His voice was soft, as if he was talking about something ordinary. "We haven't finished talking yet."
Qiu Lan trembled violently in Lin Qingxu's arms: "No...don't..."
"No?" Wang Shu raised his eyes and glanced at the other two people present, the anger in his eyes almost bursting out: "Do you think they can protect you?!"
He couldn't help but raise his voice: "Qiu Lan! Come back to me!"
Wang Shu was obviously angry.
This was Qiu Lan's first and strongest resistance in recent years.
Something had slipped away without him realizing it, and this feeling of helplessness made him uneasy and manic.
That bitch Qiu Lan actually secretly recorded the video?!
What does she want to do? Take these things and call the police so she can get a divorce?!
I have been restless since I got married!
I think about leaving him every day!!!
Wang Shu's usual facade was gone, his eyes red. He violently smashed the instrument in his hand to pieces. He panted heavily, not glancing at Kan Lin and the other two present. He grabbed Qiu Lan's arm and violently dragged her back to the door.
Qiu Lan whimpered in pain. She clutched Lin Qingxu's arm tightly, her nails almost digging into the flesh, as if this was her only lifeline.
Lin Qingxu hugged Qiu Lan to prevent her from being taken away, and glared at Wang Shu: "We have called the police."
Wang Shu was obviously blinded by anger, and all his murderous eyes were fixed on Lin Qingxu, as if he was looking at the culprit who instigated all this.
Don't think he doesn't know who bought this thing for Qiu Lan.
Mixed with anger and hatred, the muscles on his arms were knotted and bulging, but his raised arm was stopped by Kan Zhao and held tightly like an iron clamp.
"Don't touch her." Kan Zhao stood in front of Lin Qingxu.
Wang Shu's heavy breathing and suppressed curses were intertwined.
Until sirens were heard downstairs.
Wang Shu seemed to be waking up.
He stared at Qiu Lan, who was hiding behind Lin Qingxu, and suddenly laughed: "Do you think you can escape? Your backup USB drive is hidden in the office drawer, right?"
Qiu Lan's face turned pale.
Wang Shu stepped back and straightened his collar. "Good, very good." He gave a creepy smile. "See you in court."
After saying that, he turned back to the house and slammed the door shut.
The sirens blared from afar, and flashing blue and red lights illuminated the darkness, looking at first as if dawn had broken through from nowhere.
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