Attention Sir, I Have Your Heart Handcuffed!-Chapter 459 - 330, clearly knew that a mistake was made (2 more 2)
Shi Nian arrived at the police station, where Tang Yanqing was already waiting at the entrance.
He looked slightly tired, but his eyes were shining. His elbow propped against the door frame mischievously, letting Shi Nian duck under his arm, eyes glinting as he gazed at her: "Awake, my Sleeping Beauty?"
Last night, she really slept for a long, long time. Shi Nian glanced at him: "It was alright."
He chuckled, withdrew his arm, and with his long legs, caught up to her in a few strides. Turning back to gaze at her: "Come, let me take you to see an old friend first."
The two entered the interrogation room, where the nurse angrily glared at Tang Yanqing.
It was as if she couldn’t even choose to die, she hated him so!
Shi Nian fixed her gaze on the nurse, feeling a bit unfamiliar. But since Tang Yanqing said it was an old friend, Shi Nian took a deep breath, sat opposite the nurse, and scrutinized her closely.
After a short while, she sighed softly: "Spicy Girl, long time no see."
The nurse’s eyes dimmed immediately, turning away.
The policewoman present stepped forward to remove the nurse’s cap, ripping off the wig secured by the cap; then she peeled away the silicone disguise adhered to her nose bridge and cheekbones, which were not easily noticeable.
The original Spicy Girl was now sitting opposite Shi Nian.
Shi Nian took a deep breath: "You said we would meet soon, and indeed I have been anticipating it. But I didn’t expect it to take this long."
This long, with so many murder cases happening in between, involving and costing so many lives.
Spicy Girl gave a faint smile: "Are you trying to ridicule me for talking but failing to deliver? That’s because of your poor eyesight. I had already appeared in front of you several times, but you just didn’t recognize me."
Shi Nian observed quietly: "Are you talking about that night at Wang Dong’s house, when you wore a wig and mask, brushing past me at the doorstep?"
Spicy Girl raised her eyebrows slightly: "Did you recognize me?"
"You still won." Shi Nian shook her head: "Your disguise was too good at the time, and I was preoccupied with Xiong Jie’s case, so even though you seemed familiar, I couldn’t confirm it was you."
Spicy Girl laughed: "Perhaps you’re just accustomed to underestimating me? You thought that at Kangchuan University you’d already guessed my identity, so everyone appearing at Wang Dong’s house that night must be key personnel under Mr., and I wouldn’t qualify to be among them."
Shi Nian chuckled: "I did underestimate you, which is why so many things happened in room 507, and so many people died, without preventive measures being taken in advance."
Spicy Girl narrowed her eyes.
Shi Nian met her gaze: "The true queen of the Behavioral Analysis class and dorm 507 was not the proud S, nor the strong Marina, but you; the mastermind behind the Kangchuan University serial case was neither the cowardly Jack twisted into madness nor the self-absorbed Mark, but rather you, Spicy Girl, who seemed to be bullied all the time."
"Both Zhou Guanghan of the past and S, Marina, Jack, and Mark, even Sean... each of them was under your control. You appeared before them with different personalities: infatuated before Zhou Guanghan, fragile before S and Marina, seductive before Sean, and instigating before Jack... It may seem different, yet in reality, it was your accurate grasp of their personality flaws. With just two hands, you controlled them tightly, arranging their joys, angers, and even life-and-death situations at will."
Spicy Girl smiled: "So you’ve finally figured it out? Shi Nian, did you know? In China, people often talk about the five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty; but in fact, spiciness isn’t a flavor at all, it’s just a subjective sensation of heat. I like being that kind of person, creating different sensations for different people — when varied feelings intertwine, isn’t that fun?"
Shi Nian lowered her gaze: "Unfortunately, all the spotlight was stolen from you. The Kangchuan University case made the media and the public remember Jack, remember Mark, even feel that Sean was cool... but no one knows you. The impression you left with people is still that bullied little girl who pursues love but isn’t accepted, not at all spicy. Your wish for people to experience a mix of emotions never got the chance to come true."
Spicy Girl’s face suddenly contorted: "What did you say?"
Tang Yanqing raised his eyebrows, unable to resist whistling towards Shi Nian.
Shi Nian ignored him and continued to speak calmly: "I am a journalist myself, so I can assure you, no media will ever report a word about you. In the media-driven public opinion world, you are practically nonexistent."
Tang Yanqing also smiled as he picked up the conversation: "I also promise you, our police force will never disclose your ’achievements’ to any media or the public. Your existence is a disgrace to Kangchuan University and a shadow over the students, so concerning your existence, we prefer to erase it entirely."
"How can you do this?" Spicy Girl became agitated, the handcuffs clashing violently against the table.
Tang Yanqing fixed a piercing gaze on Spicy Girl’s eyes: "Don’t act like this. After all, you were a student of my behavioral analysis class, and I taught you that vigorous physical movements expose secrets in your heart."
Spicy Girl abruptly halted, her face filled with despair.
Tang Yanqing focused on her eyes, smiling: "Life is a stage, everyone has their roles, all wanting to perform a grand story and bow out gracefully, right? Unfortunately, reality shows are scripted and directed. Your part was never something you could decide on your own; you have to listen to me."
Spicy Girl squinted at him, and Shi Nian saw a glimmer of light in her eyes. It was an uncontrollable desire.
Tang Yanqing continued slowly: "This is a major drama, you understand, the real protagonist is the one backstage. All the characters and plots related to his ultimate fate, even if originally supporting roles, will be elevated in status because of their connection to him. So, I leave you with such a dazzling role: to be the first to uncover the curtain before him, what do you think? When he gets caught, the world’s cameras will first focus on you, your story will be widely told, even made into movies."
Spicy Girl scoffed colder: "You’re dreaming!"
Shi Nian then stood up first, not even looking at Spicy Girl, just speaking to Tang Yanqing: "Let’s step outside first, let Spicy Girl think it over herself. After all, Lu Zhao is also giving a statement, maybe he will be more willing to take on this role."
Tang Yanqing shrugged with a smile: "Quite right. After all, it’s just writing a script, assigning this role to any character makes no significant difference, as long as it can drive the story forward, that’s enough."
Tang Yanqing and Shi Nian walked out of the interrogation room, and Guan Liang and Tang Yan Yi came forward to meet them. The two had been observing behind the glass, with Guan Liang full of questions.
Guan Liang followed Shi Nian like a humble student, asking: "Why did you strike her down when she was speaking with the most fervor?"
Tang Yan Yi couldn’t stand Guan Liang’s admiring and humble conversation with Shi Nian and couldn’t help but sneer: "I was beside you just now, couldn’t you ask me?"
Guan Liang flushed: "Xiao Yi, listen... it’s not that, I thought that was Shi Nian’s job, how could you understand..."
Shi Nian smirked quietly, folding her arms, ready to watch the drama.
Tang Yan Yi grew more annoyed, unable to hold back her temper towards Guan Liang: "Why wouldn’t I understand what she does? Do you really treat her as a goddess? Let me tell you, her goal was to strike Spicy Girl’s pride, to lower her sense of accomplishment in the crime, denying her a chance to gain applause and bow out gracefully... Otherwise, she wouldn’t survive tonight, she would complete her brilliant performance with death, while paying tribute to her master, shaping a wonderfully negative character in the script."
"But after Shi Nian said that, she knew all her brilliance could only live in her imagination, outsiders wouldn’t know, even her master might not get to see her tribute, all her previous scheming and plans were wasted. So in this way, she won’t die; she must find a chance to let the world know what she did, otherwise, both her life and death would be meaningless."
Guan Liang asked again: "But if she refuses to identify Huangfu Huazhang, what is her significance? Do you plan to push her into court to overturn Mark’s case?"
"No." Shi Nian finally answered: "Mark is not innocent. Remember Mark’s initial attitude in court? That kind of satisfaction and fearlessness, even a bit exaggerated. Doesn’t it resemble a stage play where he’s the protagonist?"
Guan Liang nodded: "Correct! Is his purpose similar to Spicy Girl’s?"
"Yes." Shi Nian felt a slight sadness: "He’s also performing, paying tribute to his master. Therefore, when Huangfu Huazhang appeared, presented evidence against him, his psychological change was so drastic..."
Guan Liang said solemnly: "So, the ones Spicy Girl and Mark want to pay tribute to and please are all Huangfu Huazhang?!"
Shi Nian lowered her head, speechless.
Tang Yanqing also turned to watch her, his gaze steady.
They both understood, Huangfu Huazhang’s biggest mistake in life was that court testimony.
Once he moved from behind the scenes to the front stage, appearing in people’s view, bathed in sunlight, he could no longer hide.
And he did it all for her.
