Chapter 873: Chapter 863: Resignation

Hearing these words, along with the commentary, Su Qing couldn’t help but be a little startled, with a hint of nervousness in his heart.

The old detective’s suspicion, was it Lin Chengcai? What was he suspicious of? Or did he know something?

Regarding these speculations, although he was a bit nervous, he also had confidence in the commentary. He knew he hadn’t left any evidence, so even if Lin Chengcai felt something was off, it could only be suspicion and there was nothing he could do.

Although he was a bit nervous, he wasn’t really panicking, as he had already distanced himself completely from the situation.

Actually, even if Shen Yi and his parents hadn’t insisted strongly, he was ready to resign after handling his last case, because he found that, due to the commentary, he had seen too much suffering in the police station, even more deeply than other officers.

The shivers ingrained in his bones made him somewhat afraid. He had a god’s eye, adept at discovering suffering, but many things didn’t give him the capability to solve problems. Clearly encountering issues, yet being powerless, emotions constantly torn apart.

To be honest, the sudden fainting terrified him a bit. He didn’t know the cause, never taking it seriously in front of Shen Yi, but he knew his body.

Even if there was a one in a million chance that these experiences of suffering harmed his body, he must stop it.

After all, he never defined himself as a savior. If someone else’s suffering was placed alongside his own, he would surely choose to let the other one suffer, as he wasn’t that noble.

Or rather, he felt a sense of "out of sight, out of mind" regarding his decision.

In the office, there were only Lin Chengcai and him.

"Sit, Xiao Su!"

"Hmm, what’s the matter, Team Leader Lin?" Su Qing asked.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chengcai smiled, speaking with no hint of vulnerability on his face, "Nothing much, just wanted to chat about the case. Honestly, I never expected you’d guess so accurately. If I had believed you back then, we might have caught Liu Chunbao before Bai Longsheng found him."

"Maybe, after all, hindsight is 20/20, isn’t it? Besides, I was just speculating back then. However, I hadn’t contacted this elementary school classmate of mine for ages, so I really didn’t expect him to plan such a meticulous strategy, even thinking of having us help find the person. What if we hadn’t investigated from that angle?" Su Qing asked knowingly, crossing his legs.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chengcai shook his head, "Your classmate, although he only has a middle school education, is a natural-born criminal. He’s too calm. Since he chose to dump the body at the entrance of Qingshu Village, our procedure would naturally involve visiting the village for investigation. Coupled with recent events, Zhao Dongyang is well-known in Qingshu Village, so we would’ve caught some wind. As long as we got the news, his purpose was fulfilled. Even if you hadn’t discovered it, it wouldn’t affect his plan. What I’m puzzled by now is why he involved you.

From the onset to the end of the case, Xiao Su, what role did you play?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a strong pressure emanated from Lin Chengcai, a state Su Qing had seen before, usually when Lin Chengcai faced criminals.

However, Su Qing remained unflustered, saying with a smile, "Maybe you should ask Bai Longsheng about that, I’m curious too!"

Then the two lapsed into silence. After a long while, Lin Chengcai laughed, "Indeed, we should ask him. Bai Longsheng said in his will that if, upon his death, no family member was willing to take back his ashes, to ask you to scatter them into the Qing River, since you were classmates. He didn’t want a grave."

"Then he..."

"Fortunately, a relative of his has come to handle this matter."

"That’s good!" Su Qing nodded.

Then, Lin Chengcai first fell silent for a while, then got up and poured him a glass of water before continuing, "Honestly, I can understand the course of previous cases, but I can’t fathom how Bai Longsheng knew Liu Chunbao returned to Jiang City so quickly. The only places that could expose Liu Chunbao’s return are Qingshu Village and his hometown, Dalincun. It might have been a leak, but I’m baffled as to how Bai Longsheng knew about it, a coincidence?"

As an experienced detective, Lin Chengcai found it hard to believe Bai Longsheng had covered all his tracks, as some irrationalities remain.

If he truly thought having the commentary would allow him to disregard an experienced detective like Lin Chengcai, then he’d be foolish.

The most irrational part here was why the murderer had involved Su Qing, yet Lin Chengcai found no anomalies with Su Qing.

Sometimes, being too normal indeed seemed abnormal.

The most crucial fact was that Bai Longsheng was indeed Su Qing’s classmate, and finally, Liu Chunbao’s trip to Qingshu Village was at Su Qing’s suggestion.

Although he also agreed, and everyone was together, Lin Chengcai still sensed something was amiss, as if an invisible hand had propelled the entire case, finally leading to this consequence.

But at this point, the case had closed, the murderer had confessed all his crimes, and he had no way around it. Today, learning that Su Qing was resigning, made him wonder if there was any connection, some words he might never have the chance to ask again.

Upon hearing this, Su Qing stood up, not replying to Lin Chengcai’s words. Instead, he said:

"Every beginning is merely a continuation, and every continuation slightly deviates from the original intention.

It’s best not to listen to a story told halfway; after all, not everyone can handle the ending.

People used to ask me if studying or working is more tiring, and I never knew how to answer until I met delivery drivers and construction workers. Seeing them wiping sweat and chatting joyfully, I suddenly realized the answer: not being happy is the most tiring thing!

After all, they say, ’Do not squander your golden years; cherish the youth while flowers bloom.’

So, Team Leader Lin, is the process really that important, or is it that sometimes, the law itself targets common people?

I don’t know what all happened, but I know this result punished all those breaking the law, which is good, don’t you think?"

After saying this, Su Qing took a deep breath and walked right out of the door. When he reached the entrance, he stopped abruptly, "Team Leader Lin, then I will resign now, goodbye!"

With that, Su Qing briskly walked out of the police station, and with Du Qiang pulling him along, he smiled as he squeezed out of the police station.

Lin Chengcai stood at the upstairs window, watching Su Qing get into the car, and couldn’t help but sigh heavily:

"As a person, I admit what you say is right, but as a police officer, I must disagree with your viewpoint. Xiao Su, don’t stray off the right path!"

He knew all too well how terrifying it would be if someone like Su Qing strayed off the right path — wealthy, knowing many powerful people, and capable of reading minds and anticipating one’s next move.

He could imagine that if Su Qing had orchestrated this case, and if he desired, solving the case would have become immensely more complex.

He even now suspects that Su Qing played some role in this case, just that he can’t quite figure it out.

Reflecting on the entire case, whether it was Zhang Shunzhi the victim, Zhao Dongyang and Liu Chunbao the perpetrators, or Miao Fang and her son, and Bai Longsheng the culprit, each confronted the world from their own stance.

Be it unnoticed or merely inferior, one must try to calm down and do what they ought to do.

Yesterday’s abyss, today’s shallow discussion, the road though distant, will be reached through walking, tasks though tough, can be accomplished through doing.

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