She is the Side Character! — Watch Her Change her fate!-Chapter 209: Victim: Girl Murdered on a Rainy Night 9
Ah Chen called out, "Teacher Zhai," shocking everyone present, their gaze falling upon Zhai Jinsheng.
Qi Li followed the gaze because he also knew a Teacher Zhai from Pu Hui First Middle School; he graduated from there less than two years ago. Teacher Zhai taught him math back then; they shared some history, and Qi Li respected him.
Could it just be the same surname?
The Teacher Zhai he knew wasn’t striking in appearance, yet he was humorous, charming, gentle, and polite—a true gentleman. Though he only taught math, his cultural literacy was enviable. Anyone who exchanged a few words with him couldn’t resist praising his scholarly charisma. To him, appearance was merely superficial; it wasn’t important. Many students liked him for his interesting soul.
He was a good teacher who treated all students equally, whether they excelled, struggled, or were mischievous. If Teacher Zhai spoke, even the naughtiest student would show respect.
But when Qi Li looked up, he was stunned on the spot.
"Teacher Zhai?" He called out in disbelief and then completely fell silent. How could it be Teacher Zhai?
He was Qi Li’s favorite high school teacher, the one he respected the most.
He was one of those students with decent grades but who was often rebellious, often sneaking off to internet cafes. This teacher personally fetched him from black internet cafes several times. If it weren’t for Teacher Zhai watching over him, he might not have gotten into such a good school.
How could it be him? 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
Qi Li’s eyes reddened as he looked at the all-too-familiar face in disbelief. He involuntarily leaned back, and had the nearby police officer not supported him, he might have fallen backward.
"How could it be you?" Qi Li steadied himself and couldn’t help but cry.
He didn’t cry even when breaking his hand in a fight. Faced with this, he couldn’t hold back; he couldn’t believe it.
The one who wanted to kill the girl, and intended to do even more, was his most respected Teacher Zhai.
The man who wished to take his life.
The knife had no hesitation when it struck, but did the man clearly see it was him?
Qi Li didn’t know.
He could speculate that if the man recognized him, it would not only be merciless, it would be even more ruthless, because he was familiar with him. His silence was necessary to preserve the night’s secret.
The man’s demeanor tonight suggested a long-planned scheme.
How could someone be a good teacher by day and a murdering demon by night?
Zhai Jinsheng remained silent, standing there, face grim, devoid of the gentlemanly charm seen in daylight. Being subdued, he knew it was all over.
But he couldn’t fathom how he ended up failing.
And failing at the hands of one presumed dead.
He ignored Qi Li’s tear-filled eyes; teaching was, indeed, his dream, and being good to students was sincere. However, it didn’t mean he was perfect. In fact, his heart was much darker than many imagined. Years ago, a demon settled within him from the moment he committed that act; it would accompany him forever.
No matter how human he acted by day, the demon would inevitably emerge at night; he couldn’t control it. Once the demon smelled its tempting bait, it would act.
Yet, he was caught.
Zhai Jinsheng looked at that quiet girl, eyes deep in thought, no longer showing fear as before, and said, "You should be dead."
His knife was merciless; she bled profusely.
If she didn’t die, she shouldn’t be standing here as if nothing happened.
He couldn’t understand why she was okay; what was the reason?
"Tell me, why?" Zhai Jinsheng asked, smiling, his face looking eerie under the lights.
His disregard for his surroundings gave many people chills.
He killed someone who didn’t die, and still asked the victim how she survived—he was a monster!
Ah Chen naturally wasn’t afraid, meeting Zhai Jinsheng’s gaze: "Because I haven’t sent Teacher Zhai to prison yet; the Underworld doesn’t want me."
"Hahaha, impossible, there’s no Underworld in this world. Stop pretending to be supernatural." Zhai Jinsheng burst into laughter, "Did you use some new advanced technology? Or did my knife not affect you? Did you anticipate danger and prepare your neck?"
He began to speculate endlessly, looking slightly deranged, desperately trying to prove himself right.
Ah Chen smiled, "Teacher Zhai, do you want to take a closer look at this wound?"
She walked closer, and the nearer she approached, the more Zhai Jinsheng could see the horrific wound.
It was real!
But why was she unharmed?
"Teacher Zhai, this world has Hell." Ah Chen said seriously in front of him, "You will be punished not only above but also below; you will pay the price for your deeds. Hidden sins will be revealed, and the departed souls will find peace."
Zhai Jinsheng’s face turned pale, vaguely believing this.
He couldn’t understand why, but it felt like the prophecy might come true.
"Impossible!" Zhai Jinsheng shouted, "You didn’t die; at worst, I’ll be in jail for some years. I’ll hire the best lawyer; many will help me. Do you know who my wife is? Do you know who my father-in-law is?"
"It won’t matter who they are; from the moment you said that, if they are involved, they’re doomed too." Ah Chen suddenly smiled, "Your wife loves you, indeed. After all, she helped you cover up when you killed someone back then. Your father-in-law dotes on his daughter who got involved, so he had to help conceal it."
"Officer, make sure to investigate them thoroughly."
"Perhaps it’s time to re-investigate Xiao Lian’s death; it still hangs as an unsolved case, occurring on a rainy night, with no arrest. But, Xiao Lian didn’t die outside; the rain didn’t wash away all evidence." Ah Chen looked at Zhai Jinsheng’s terrified face, smiling, "I know where the real scene is; it’s all still there. Some clues might still be found."
World consciousness was determined to deal with Zhai Jinsheng, safeguarding that place well, expending considerable effort. Only by dealing with Zhai Jinsheng and his protectors can this world fragment stabilize and maintain order.
"No, how could you possibly know? That was twelve years ago; besides me, Xiao Lian, my wife, my father-in-law, no one could know that place..." He stopped speaking suddenly, realizing what he had said.
