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“What brings you two here? Don’t you guys have training today?” Doctor Jiang was surprised to see Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun at the infirmary when they would usually be in the yard.

N/A

_{“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.}There were still two months left until Christmas.

“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

_{Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”}“Fine. You win. I’ll eat, too.” Shen Zhuoyun gave in with a silent chuckle.

Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”

_N/A“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

N/A

_N/AShaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”

N/A

_{“Okay. Thanks.”}
“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

“Okay. Thanks.”

_{Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”}Narrowing his eyes at her words, the man pushed out a sigh. “That may be, but your qualifications are not low. It would be a pity if someone of your skill level stays here, yes?” These kids are not exactly the easiest lot to care for. Not to mention, they come here with their own special set of problems beforehand. Worse yet, their parents would send them into our care but never say a word about those special issues they may have. Much like that Qin Mo you have to help you out at the infirmary. Oh, yes, that Zhu Ziying boy was the same as well.”

Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”

_{Sitting in her office, with her glasses pulled off and her fingers massaging her temples, Doctor Jiang was pulled back to reality by the man before her.}
The police needed to investigate the dormitory, and Qin Mo didn’t have it in him to tell any more lies. Having Mo Nian on his conscience was already too much. Even if the only one he would be lying to was himself, he didn’t wish for Zhu Ziying to not rest in peace on account of his lies.

Sitting in her office, with her glasses pulled off and her fingers massaging her temples, Doctor Jiang was pulled back to reality by the man before her.

_{Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.}Does this make me an accomplice?

Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.

_{“Xiao Jiang!”}She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

“Xiao Jiang!”

_{“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.}“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”

“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.

_{“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”}“Oh, yes. The police will also be stopping by here later as well,” the woman added with a smile.

“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”

_{“It’s not quite done yet.” Qin Mo shook his head.}
Doctor Jiang was also aware of the incident with Zhu Ziying. She was even ushered to the scene to confirm the young boy’s passing.

“It’s not quite done yet.” Qin Mo shook his head.

_{Giving an instant nod, Doctor Jiang proceeded to say everything that man dеsired to hear. “I’m also a bit upset over that incident with Zhu Ziying.}“Then make sure to record exactly what I’m about to say. Do not miss a single word,” Doctor Jiang instructed with urgency. “In my seven years of medical schooling, and in all my years of practising medicine to this day, I can tell with complete certаinty that Zhu Ziying had zero mental or physical issues when he arrived here.

Giving an instant nod, Doctor Jiang proceeded to say everything that man dеsired to hear. “I’m also a bit upset over that incident with Zhu Ziying. I knew he had a mild case of depression, but I failed to help him relieve it in time. Ultimately, I was the one at fault. Never did I expect that he would take such a grievous step. So please don’t be upset, director. No one could have predicted this.”

_{“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.}With her eyes still fixed on the man, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but have her thoughts drift to the suit giving its all to wrap around that man’s rotund body. The poor thing was practically bursting at the seams, making the sight of him feel more like a joke.

“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

_{Qin Mo accepted the present in front of him. Opening it, he found a high-end USB drive lying inside.}
“Oh, yes. The police will also be stopping by here later as well,” the woman added with a smile.

Qin Mo accepted the present in front of him. Opening it, he found a high-end USB drive lying inside.

_{“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.}N/A

“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.

_{“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.}“But despite that, I, too, am deserving of some blame. After all, I failed to notice the precarious mental state of those poor kids. You had even mentioned to me the last time we spoke of that poor boy’s psychological issues, yet I did not take it to heart. Who would’ve thought the poor child was suffering from depression of all things?” Shaking his head sorrowfully, the man did his best to put on a compassionate mien. “But don’t blame yourself too much for this, Xiao Jiang. Such a thing was no responsibility of yours either.”

“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

_.
It was only natural they would. Amongst the ones who inspected the body, she was the only one who possessed medical qualifications, so it was a given they would make sure to interview her.

.

_N/A“Xiao Jiang’ah”, from a well-rounded face that made others feel they were about to be trаmpled, the director welcomed Doctor Jiang in a friendly tone that was coupled with an even more laughable forced smile. “You’ve been with us for more than half a year now. It must have been such a step down for someone of your skills to take up this job at our little school.”

N/A

_{Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone.}“So,” her voice suddenly faltered, a complex array of emotions drawn on her face, “if you can… please save them.”

Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone. “Xiao Jiang, you’re still young, and you have an entire future ahead of you. After dedicating ten long and painstaking years to your studies, just making enough money to get by isn’t wasn’t your goal, yes? How much could you possibly earn by staying here as a school doctor? Your future would be forfeit if you do.”

_{Shen Zhuoyun also accepted his present. Glancing at the contents, he stuffed it in his pocket before also giving his thanks.}“What brings you two here? Don’t you guys have training today?” Doctor Jiang was surprised to see Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun at the infirmary when they would usually be in the yard.

Shen Zhuoyun also accepted his present. Glancing at the contents, he stuffed it in his pocket before also giving his thanks.

_{From beside him, Shen Zhuoyun had already busied himself with stacking Qin Mo’s bowl with wing after wing. He didn’t stop there, however, because in Qin Mo’s soup bowl, he did the same thing with the pork bones; his actions all throughout were impressively smooth.}
“The director dropped by not too long before you guys got here. He apparently wanted to chat.”

From beside him, Shen Zhuoyun had already busied himself with stacking Qin Mo’s bowl with wing after wing. He didn’t stop there, however, because in Qin Mo’s soup bowl, he did the same thing with the pork bones; his actions all throughout were impressively smooth.

_{From beside him, Shen Zhuoyun had already busied himself with stacking Qin Mo’s bowl with wing after wing. He didn’t stop there, however, because in Qin Mo’s soup bowl, he did the same thing with the pork bones; his actions all throughout were impressively smooth.}Packed in the lunchbox was the most food Qin Mo had ever seen in that school. Rice that was actually white, stir-fried lamb seasoned with cυmin, crispy Coca-Cola fried chicken wings, spicy and sour shredded potatoes, braised cabbage in vinegar, and to top it off, steaming hot pork bone and winter melon soup that was kept in a thermos.

From beside him, Shen Zhuoyun had already busied himself with stacking Qin Mo’s bowl with wing after wing. He didn’t stop there, however, because in Qin Mo’s soup bowl, he did the same thing with the pork bones; his actions all throughout were impressively smooth.

_{“Xiao Jiang?”}“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.

“Xiao Jiang?”

_{Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”}
“What are you planning to do, then?” Shen Zhuoyun asked, but the woman avoided giving him a reply. Instead, she directed a question of her own to Qin Mo.

Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”

_{“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.}“I wasn’t sure what you’d like,” she explained somewhat embarrassed, “so I just got you something I thought would be useful.”

“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

_.
“So how's the security system infiltration you, um, told me about before going?”

.

_{“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.}“You two are good kids. I was even planning to make you both a hotpot for Christmas,” she said with a soft smile. “But I’m afraid that won’t be possible now, so I’m giving you both your presents in advance.”

“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.

_{Doctor Jiang was also aware of the incident with Zhu Ziying. She was even ushered to the scene to confirm the young boy’s passing.}“Good. I have a few friends who are at a hospital or two. Every one of them is either a director or a president. So, I’ll help you out, given how much you’ve done here. I’ll give them a call sometime and ask if there are any positions available. It would be such a waste for you to stay in a small place like this after having graduated from such a prestigious university.”

Doctor Jiang was also aware of the incident with Zhu Ziying. She was even ushered to the scene to confirm the young boy’s passing.

_{“Then, thank you. Thank you so much, director.” Doctor Jiang replied while maintaining her warm smile.}“So,” her voice suddenly faltered, a complex array of emotions drawn on her face, “if you can… please save them.”

“Then, thank you. Thank you so much, director.” Doctor Jiang replied while maintaining her warm smile.

_{For a long while, Doctor Jiang stared at the young man intently. Then, without warning, she grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.}
“It’s not quite done yet.” Qin Mo shook his head.

For a long while, Doctor Jiang stared at the young man intently. Then, without warning, she grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.

_{“Well, I guess that’s it.” After saying what she needed, Doctor Jiang then pointed to a lunchbox on the table. “You guys should eat before you head back to your dorm later this afternoon.”}“So how's the security system infiltration you, um, told me about before going?”

“Well, I guess that’s it.” After saying what she needed, Doctor Jiang then pointed to a lunchbox on the table. “You guys should eat before you head back to your dorm later this afternoon.”

_{Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?}
Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”

Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?

_{“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.}N/A

“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.

_{“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.}“As for you, Shen Zhuoyun, you’re as brave as they come, but you can also be quite reckless,” Doctor Jiang said without mincing her words. “I hope you’ll handle matters in the future with some discretion, but I already know that even if I tell you this right now, you won’t take it to heart, so just forget I even said anything.

“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.

_{“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.}
Qin Mo seemed to catch onto something by her actions, causing him to stare intently at the woman for a while.

“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

_{Packed in the lunchbox was the most food Qin Mo had ever seen in that school. Rice that was actually white, stir-fried lamb seasoned with cυmin, crispy Coca-Cola fried chicken wings, spicy and sour shredded potatoes, braised cabbage in vinegar, and to top it off, steaming hot pork bone and winter melon soup that was kept in a thermos.}“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”

Packed in the lunchbox was the most food Qin Mo had ever seen in that school. Rice that was actually white, stir-fried lamb seasoned with cυmin, crispy Coca-Cola fried chicken wings, spicy and sour shredded potatoes, braised cabbage in vinegar, and to top it off, steaming hot pork bone and winter melon soup that was kept in a thermos.

_{“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”}Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”

“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”

_{“What brings you two here? Don’t you guys have training today?” Doctor Jiang was surprised to see Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun at the infirmary when they would usually be in the yard.}Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.

“What brings you two here? Don’t you guys have training today?” Doctor Jiang was surprised to see Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun at the infirmary when they would usually be in the yard.

_{“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.}“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.

“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

_{“Xiao Jiang’ah”, from a well-rounded face that made others feel they were about to be trаmpled, the director welcomed Doctor Jiang in a friendly tone that was coupled with an even more laughable forced smile. “You’ve been with us for more than half a year now. It must have been such a step down for someone of your skills to take up this job at our little school.”}
She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

“Xiao Jiang’ah”, from a well-rounded face that made others feel they were about to be trаmpled, the director welcomed Doctor Jiang in a friendly tone that was coupled with an even more laughable forced smile. “You’ve been with us for more than half a year now. It must have been such a step down for someone of your skills to take up this job at our little school.”

_{“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.}“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

_{Chapter 22: The Human Heart}
“You two are good kids. I was even planning to make you both a hotpot for Christmas,” she said with a soft smile. “But I’m afraid that won’t be possible now, so I’m giving you both your presents in advance.”

Chapter 22: The Human Heart

_{From beside him, Shen Zhuoyun had already busied himself with stacking Qin Mo’s bowl with wing after wing. He didn’t stop there, however, because in Qin Mo’s soup bowl, he did the same thing with the pork bones; his actions all throughout were impressively smooth.}“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

From beside him, Shen Zhuoyun had already busied himself with stacking Qin Mo’s bowl with wing after wing. He didn’t stop there, however, because in Qin Mo’s soup bowl, he did the same thing with the pork bones; his actions all throughout were impressively smooth.

_{“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”}
There were still two months left until Christmas.

“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”

_{Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone.}It was only natural they would. Amongst the ones who inspected the body, she was the only one who possessed medical qualifications, so it was a given they would make sure to interview her.

Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone. “Xiao Jiang, you’re still young, and you have an entire future ahead of you. After dedicating ten long and painstaking years to your studies, just making enough money to get by isn’t wasn’t your goal, yes? How much could you possibly earn by staying here as a school doctor? Your future would be forfeit if you do.”

_{“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.}The police needed to investigate the dormitory, and Qin Mo didn’t have it in him to tell any more lies. Having Mo Nian on his conscience was already too much. Even if the only one he would be lying to was himself, he didn’t wish for Zhu Ziying to not rest in peace on account of his lies.

“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.

_{“Doctor Jiang?!” The young officer was startled.}“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

“Doctor Jiang?!” The young officer was startled.

_{“Oh, yes. The police will also be stopping by here later as well,” the woman added with a smile.}
Qin Mo accepted the present in front of him. Opening it, he found a high-end USB drive lying inside.

“Oh, yes. The police will also be stopping by here later as well,” the woman added with a smile.

_{“Oh, yes. The police will also be stopping by here later as well,” the woman added with a smile.}Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”

“Oh, yes. The police will also be stopping by here later as well,” the woman added with a smile.

_{“Xiao Jiang!”}“Okay. Thanks.”

“Xiao Jiang!”

_{“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.}“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.

_{The police needed to investigate the dormitory, and Qin Mo didn’t have it in him to tell any more lies. Having Mo Nian on his conscience was already too much. Even if the only one he would be lying to was himself, he didn’t wish for Zhu Ziying to not rest in peace on account of his lies.}
“I wasn’t sure what you’d like,” she explained somewhat embarrassed, “so I just got you something I thought would be useful.”

The police needed to investigate the dormitory, and Qin Mo didn’t have it in him to tell any more lies. Having Mo Nian on his conscience was already too much. Even if the only one he would be lying to was himself, he didn’t wish for Zhu Ziying to not rest in peace on account of his lies.

_{{Does this make me an accomplice?}}“Well, I guess that’s it.” After saying what she needed, Doctor Jiang then pointed to a lunchbox on the table. “You guys should eat before you head back to your dorm later this afternoon.”

Does this make me an accomplice?

_{Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.}“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.

Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.

_{“Xiao Jiang?”}“Xiao Jiang!”

“Xiao Jiang?”

_{For a long while, Doctor Jiang stared at the young man intently. Then, without warning, she grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.}She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

For a long while, Doctor Jiang stared at the young man intently. Then, without warning, she grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.

_{“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.}
“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.

“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.

_{Doctor Jiang was also aware of the incident with Zhu Ziying. She was even ushered to the scene to confirm the young boy’s passing.}She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

Doctor Jiang was also aware of the incident with Zhu Ziying. She was even ushered to the scene to confirm the young boy’s passing.

_{“Xiao Jiang?”}“It’s not quite done yet.” Qin Mo shook his head.

“Xiao Jiang?”

_{“The director dropped by not too long before you guys got here. He apparently wanted to chat.”}“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

“The director dropped by not too long before you guys got here. He apparently wanted to chat.”

_N/A
Shen Zhuoyun also accepted his present. Glancing at the contents, he stuffed it in his pocket before also giving his thanks.

N/A

_{Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone.}She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone. “Xiao Jiang, you’re still young, and you have an entire future ahead of you. After dedicating ten long and painstaking years to your studies, just making enough money to get by isn’t wasn’t your goal, yes? How much could you possibly earn by staying here as a school doctor? Your future would be forfeit if you do.”

_{Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.}It was only natural they would. Amongst the ones who inspected the body, she was the only one who possessed medical qualifications, so it was a given they would make sure to interview her.

Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.

_.
“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”

.

_{“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.}Sitting in her office, with her glasses pulled off and her fingers massaging her temples, Doctor Jiang was pulled back to reality by the man before her.

“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.

_.“Well, of course.” The large man also plastered on a Cheshire grin that narrowed his already beady eyes. “And about that Zhu Ziying matter, don’t feel guilty about it, alright?”

.

_{“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.}
“Okay. Thanks.”

“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

_{“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.}“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

_{Shaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”}“Xiao Jiang!”

Shaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”

_{Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.}
“As for you, Shen Zhuoyun, you’re as brave as they come, but you can also be quite reckless,” Doctor Jiang said without mincing her words. “I hope you’ll handle matters in the future with some discretion, but I already know that even if I tell you this right now, you won’t take it to heart, so just forget I even said anything.

Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.

_{“The director dropped by not too long before you guys got here. He apparently wanted to chat.”}N/A

“The director dropped by not too long before you guys got here. He apparently wanted to chat.”

_{Shaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”}“Xiao Jiang?”

Shaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”

_{“So how's the security system infiltration you, um, told me about before going?”}
“Well, I guess that’s it.” After saying what she needed, Doctor Jiang then pointed to a lunchbox on the table. “You guys should eat before you head back to your dorm later this afternoon.”

“So how's the security system infiltration you, um, told me about before going?”

_{“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.}“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.

_{“But despite that, I, too, am deserving of some blame. After all, I failed to notice the precarious mental state of those poor kids.}
Packed in the lunchbox was the most food Qin Mo had ever seen in that school. Rice that was actually white, stir-fried lamb seasoned with cυmin, crispy Coca-Cola fried chicken wings, spicy and sour shredded potatoes, braised cabbage in vinegar, and to top it off, steaming hot pork bone and winter melon soup that was kept in a thermos.

“But despite that, I, too, am deserving of some blame. After all, I failed to notice the precarious mental state of those poor kids. You had even mentioned to me the last time we spoke of that poor boy’s psychological issues, yet I did not take it to heart. Who would’ve thought the poor child was suffering from depression of all things?” Shaking his head sorrowfully, the man did his best to put on a compassionate mien. “But don’t blame yourself too much for this, Xiao Jiang. Such a thing was no responsibility of yours either.”

_{Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”}Qin Mo accepted the present in front of him. Opening it, he found a high-end USB drive lying inside.

Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”

_{“Just eat.” Qin Mo shot him a no-nonsense glare in return.}N/A

“Just eat.” Qin Mo shot him a no-nonsense glare in return.

_{“So how's the security system infiltration you, um, told me about before going?”}“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

“So how's the security system infiltration you, um, told me about before going?”

_{“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”}“It’s not quite done yet.” Qin Mo shook his head.

“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”

_{“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.}
From beside him, Shen Zhuoyun had already busied himself with stacking Qin Mo’s bowl with wing after wing. He didn’t stop there, however, because in Qin Mo’s soup bowl, he did the same thing with the pork bones; his actions all throughout were impressively smooth.

“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.

_{Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.}“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.

Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.

_{“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.}“Oh, yes. The police will also be stopping by here later as well,” the woman added with a smile.

“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.

_{“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.}“Xiao Jiang’ah”, from a well-rounded face that made others feel they were about to be trаmpled, the director welcomed Doctor Jiang in a friendly tone that was coupled with an even more laughable forced smile. “You’ve been with us for more than half a year now. It must have been such a step down for someone of your skills to take up this job at our little school.”

“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

_{Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”}“So,” her voice suddenly faltered, a complex array of emotions drawn on her face, “if you can… please save them.”

Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”

_{“Did you notice anything abnormal about the psychological state of the deceased before he passed, Doctor Jiang?” Across from her was a young man in police attire. His eyes were bright; his air was one who believed in justice—all clearly displayed in the seriousness in his tone.}
“You should eat some, too.” Qin Mo interrupted his plating to mutter with his mouth stuffed full.

“Did you notice anything abnormal about the psychological state of the deceased before he passed, Doctor Jiang?” Across from her was a young man in police attire. His eyes were bright; his air was one who believed in justice—all clearly displayed in the seriousness in his tone.

_{“Xiao Jiang?”}“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

“Xiao Jiang?”

_{{Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?}}Depression? It’s true that boy was as introverted as they come, but I can confirm that his mental state when he first arrived here was never anything but perfectly normal, given his circυmstances. He had even asked me to send word to his parents, but I had refused.

Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?

_{Staring at the man, Doctor Jiang showed no indication she had plans to refute his claim.}
“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.

Staring at the man, Doctor Jiang showed no indication she had plans to refute his claim.

_{With her eyes still fixed on the man, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but have her thoughts drift to the suit giving its all to wrap around that man’s rotund body. The poor thing was practically bursting at the seams, making the sight of him feel more like a joke.}There were still two months left until Christmas.

With her eyes still fixed on the man, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but have her thoughts drift to the suit giving its all to wrap around that man’s rotund body. The poor thing was practically bursting at the seams, making the sight of him feel more like a joke.

_{Packed in the lunchbox was the most food Qin Mo had ever seen in that school. Rice that was actually white, stir-fried lamb seasoned with cυmin, crispy Coca-Cola fried chicken wings, spicy and sour shredded potatoes, braised cabbage in vinegar, and to top it off, steaming hot pork bone and winter melon soup that was kept in a thermos.}
“Just eat.” Qin Mo shot him a no-nonsense glare in return.

Packed in the lunchbox was the most food Qin Mo had ever seen in that school. Rice that was actually white, stir-fried lamb seasoned with cυmin, crispy Coca-Cola fried chicken wings, spicy and sour shredded potatoes, braised cabbage in vinegar, and to top it off, steaming hot pork bone and winter melon soup that was kept in a thermos.

_{“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.}“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.

_{“Well, I guess that’s it.” After saying what she needed, Doctor Jiang then pointed to a lunchbox on the table. “You guys should eat before you head back to your dorm later this afternoon.”}
“Fine. You win. I’ll eat, too.” Shen Zhuoyun gave in with a silent chuckle.

“Well, I guess that’s it.” After saying what she needed, Doctor Jiang then pointed to a lunchbox on the table. “You guys should eat before you head back to your dorm later this afternoon.”

_{“Good. I have a few friends who are at a hospital or two. Every one of them is either a director or a president. So, I’ll help you out, given how much you’ve done here. I’ll give them a call sometime and ask if there are any positions available. It would be such a waste for you to stay in a small place like this after having graduated from such a prestigious university.”}Staring at the man, Doctor Jiang showed no indication she had plans to refute his claim.

“Good. I have a few friends who are at a hospital or two. Every one of them is either a director or a president. So, I’ll help you out, given how much you’ve done here. I’ll give them a call sometime and ask if there are any positions available. It would be such a waste for you to stay in a small place like this after having graduated from such a prestigious university.”

_{“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”}For a long while, Doctor Jiang stared at the young man intently. Then, without warning, she grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.

“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”

_{“What are you planning to do, then?” Shen Zhuoyun asked, but the woman avoided giving him a reply. Instead, she directed a question of her own to Qin Mo.}“Xiao Jiang?”

“What are you planning to do, then?” Shen Zhuoyun asked, but the woman avoided giving him a reply. Instead, she directed a question of her own to Qin Mo.

_.For a long while, Doctor Jiang stared at the young man intently. Then, without warning, she grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.

.

_{“Then make sure to record exactly what I’m about to say. Do not miss a single word,” Doctor Jiang instructed with urgency. “In my seven years of medical schooling, and in all my years of practising medicine to this day, I can tell with complete certаinty that Zhu Ziying had zero mental or physical issues when he arrived here.}
Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.

“Then make sure to record exactly what I’m about to say. Do not miss a single word,” Doctor Jiang instructed with urgency. “In my seven years of medical schooling, and in all my years of practising medicine to this day, I can tell with complete certаinty that Zhu Ziying had zero mental or physical issues when he arrived here.

_{Doctor Jiang was also aware of the incident with Zhu Ziying. She was even ushered to the scene to confirm the young boy’s passing.}“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

Doctor Jiang was also aware of the incident with Zhu Ziying. She was even ushered to the scene to confirm the young boy’s passing.

_{“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”}“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.

“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”

_{“You two are good kids. I was even planning to make you both a hotpot for Christmas,” she said with a soft smile. “But I’m afraid that won’t be possible now, so I’m giving you both your presents in advance.”}
“Xiao Jiang’ah”, from a well-rounded face that made others feel they were about to be trаmpled, the director welcomed Doctor Jiang in a friendly tone that was coupled with an even more laughable forced smile. “You’ve been with us for more than half a year now. It must have been such a step down for someone of your skills to take up this job at our little school.”

“You two are good kids. I was even planning to make you both a hotpot for Christmas,” she said with a soft smile. “But I’m afraid that won’t be possible now, so I’m giving you both your presents in advance.”

_{Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone.}“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone. “Xiao Jiang, you’re still young, and you have an entire future ahead of you. After dedicating ten long and painstaking years to your studies, just making enough money to get by isn’t wasn’t your goal, yes? How much could you possibly earn by staying here as a school doctor? Your future would be forfeit if you do.”

_{“Xiao Jiang!”}Qin Mo accepted the present in front of him. Opening it, he found a high-end USB drive lying inside.

“Xiao Jiang!”

_{“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.}
Shaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”

“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

_{There were still two months left until Christmas.}Shaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”

There were still two months left until Christmas.

_{“Then make sure to record exactly what I’m about to say. Do not miss a single word,” Doctor Jiang instructed with urgency. “In my seven years of medical schooling, and in all my years of practising medicine to this day, I can tell with complete certаinty that Zhu Ziying had zero mental or physical issues when he arrived here.}Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?

“Then make sure to record exactly what I’m about to say. Do not miss a single word,” Doctor Jiang instructed with urgency. “In my seven years of medical schooling, and in all my years of practising medicine to this day, I can tell with complete certаinty that Zhu Ziying had zero mental or physical issues when he arrived here.

_{“So,” her voice suddenly faltered, a complex array of emotions drawn on her face, “if you can… please save them.”}.

“So,” her voice suddenly faltered, a complex array of emotions drawn on her face, “if you can… please save them.”

_N/A“Then, thank you. Thank you so much, director.” Doctor Jiang replied while maintaining her warm smile.

N/A

_{Giving an instant nod, Doctor Jiang proceeded to say everything that man dеsired to hear. “I’m also a bit upset over that incident with Zhu Ziying.}
Narrowing his eyes at her words, the man pushed out a sigh. “That may be, but your qualifications are not low. It would be a pity if someone of your skill level stays here, yes?” These kids are not exactly the easiest lot to care for. Not to mention, they come here with their own special set of problems beforehand. Worse yet, their parents would send them into our care but never say a word about those special issues they may have. Much like that Qin Mo you have to help you out at the infirmary. Oh, yes, that Zhu Ziying boy was the same as well.”

Giving an instant nod, Doctor Jiang proceeded to say everything that man dеsired to hear. “I’m also a bit upset over that incident with Zhu Ziying. I knew he had a mild case of depression, but I failed to help him relieve it in time. Ultimately, I was the one at fault. Never did I expect that he would take such a grievous step. So please don’t be upset, director. No one could have predicted this.”

_{Qin Mo accepted the present in front of him. Opening it, he found a high-end USB drive lying inside.}Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone. “Xiao Jiang, you’re still young, and you have an entire future ahead of you. After dedicating ten long and painstaking years to your studies, just making enough money to get by isn’t wasn’t your goal, yes? How much could you possibly earn by staying here as a school doctor? Your future would be forfeit if you do.”

Qin Mo accepted the present in front of him. Opening it, he found a high-end USB drive lying inside.

_{“Doctor Jiang?!” The young officer was startled.}
Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.

“Doctor Jiang?!” The young officer was startled.

_{She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.}“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.

She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

_.From beside him, Shen Zhuoyun had already busied himself with stacking Qin Mo’s bowl with wing after wing. He didn’t stop there, however, because in Qin Mo’s soup bowl, he did the same thing with the pork bones; his actions all throughout were impressively smooth.

.

_{“I wasn’t sure what you’d like,” she explained somewhat embarrassed, “so I just got you something I thought would be useful.”}
Staring at the man, Doctor Jiang showed no indication she had plans to refute his claim.

“I wasn’t sure what you’d like,” she explained somewhat embarrassed, “so I just got you something I thought would be useful.”

_{“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.}“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.

“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.

_{“Good. I have a few friends who are at a hospital or two. Every one of them is either a director or a president. So, I’ll help you out, given how much you’ve done here. I’ll give them a call sometime and ask if there are any positions available. It would be such a waste for you to stay in a small place like this after having graduated from such a prestigious university.”}
“But despite that, I, too, am deserving of some blame. After all, I failed to notice the precarious mental state of those poor kids. You had even mentioned to me the last time we spoke of that poor boy’s psychological issues, yet I did not take it to heart. Who would’ve thought the poor child was suffering from depression of all things?” Shaking his head sorrowfully, the man did his best to put on a compassionate mien. “But don’t blame yourself too much for this, Xiao Jiang. Such a thing was no responsibility of yours either.”

“Good. I have a few friends who are at a hospital or two. Every one of them is either a director or a president. So, I’ll help you out, given how much you’ve done here. I’ll give them a call sometime and ask if there are any positions available. It would be such a waste for you to stay in a small place like this after having graduated from such a prestigious university.”

_{There were still two months left until Christmas.}“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

There were still two months left until Christmas.

_{Qin Mo seemed to catch onto something by her actions, causing him to stare intently at the woman for a while.}“Fine. You win. I’ll eat, too.” Shen Zhuoyun gave in with a silent chuckle.

Qin Mo seemed to catch onto something by her actions, causing him to stare intently at the woman for a while.

_{“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”}
With her eyes still fixed on the man, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but have her thoughts drift to the suit giving its all to wrap around that man’s rotund body. The poor thing was practically bursting at the seams, making the sight of him feel more like a joke.

“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”

_{{Depression? It’s true that boy was as introverted as they come, but I can confirm that his mental state when he first arrived here was never anything but perfectly normal, given his circυmstances. He had even asked me to send word to his parents, but I had refused.}}It was only natural they would. Amongst the ones who inspected the body, she was the only one who possessed medical qualifications, so it was a given they would make sure to interview her.

Depression? It’s true that boy was as introverted as they come, but I can confirm that his mental state when he first arrived here was never anything but perfectly normal, given his circυmstances. He had even asked me to send word to his parents, but I had refused.

_{“But despite that, I, too, am deserving of some blame. After all, I failed to notice the precarious mental state of those poor kids.}Depression? It’s true that boy was as introverted as they come, but I can confirm that his mental state when he first arrived here was never anything but perfectly normal, given his circυmstances. He had even asked me to send word to his parents, but I had refused.

“But despite that, I, too, am deserving of some blame. After all, I failed to notice the precarious mental state of those poor kids. You had even mentioned to me the last time we spoke of that poor boy’s psychological issues, yet I did not take it to heart. Who would’ve thought the poor child was suffering from depression of all things?” Shaking his head sorrowfully, the man did his best to put on a compassionate mien. “But don’t blame yourself too much for this, Xiao Jiang. Such a thing was no responsibility of yours either.”

_{There were still two months left until Christmas.}“Okay. Thanks.”

There were still two months left until Christmas.

_{“Xiao Jiang?”}
Depression? It’s true that boy was as introverted as they come, but I can confirm that his mental state when he first arrived here was never anything but perfectly normal, given his circυmstances. He had even asked me to send word to his parents, but I had refused.

“Xiao Jiang?”

_{“So how's the security system infiltration you, um, told me about before going?”}“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”

“So how's the security system infiltration you, um, told me about before going?”

_{“I wasn’t sure what you’d like,” she explained somewhat embarrassed, “so I just got you something I thought would be useful.”}Qin Mo seemed to catch onto something by her actions, causing him to stare intently at the woman for a while.

“I wasn’t sure what you’d like,” she explained somewhat embarrassed, “so I just got you something I thought would be useful.”

_{It was only natural they would. Amongst the ones who inspected the body, she was the only one who possessed medical qualifications, so it was a given they would make sure to interview her.}“Good. I have a few friends who are at a hospital or two. Every one of them is either a director or a president. So, I’ll help you out, given how much you’ve done here. I’ll give them a call sometime and ask if there are any positions available. It would be such a waste for you to stay in a small place like this after having graduated from such a prestigious university.”

It was only natural they would. Amongst the ones who inspected the body, she was the only one who possessed medical qualifications, so it was a given they would make sure to interview her.

_{“Xiao Jiang?”}“Xiao Jiang?”

“Xiao Jiang?”

_{“You should eat some, too.” Qin Mo interrupted his plating to mutter with his mouth stuffed full.}
“Xiao Jiang?”

“You should eat some, too.” Qin Mo interrupted his plating to mutter with his mouth stuffed full.

_{Staring at the man, Doctor Jiang showed no indication she had plans to refute his claim.}“Doctor Jiang?!” The young officer was startled.

Staring at the man, Doctor Jiang showed no indication she had plans to refute his claim.

_{“What are you planning to do, then?” Shen Zhuoyun asked, but the woman avoided giving him a reply. Instead, she directed a question of her own to Qin Mo.}
Does this make me an accomplice?

“What are you planning to do, then?” Shen Zhuoyun asked, but the woman avoided giving him a reply. Instead, she directed a question of her own to Qin Mo.

_{“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”}For a long while, Doctor Jiang stared at the young man intently. Then, without warning, she grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.

“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”

_{“Xiao Jiang!”}
“Xiao Jiang?”

“Xiao Jiang!”

_{“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”}“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”

“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”

_{Staring at the man, Doctor Jiang showed no indication she had plans to refute his claim.}“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

Staring at the man, Doctor Jiang showed no indication she had plans to refute his claim.

_{“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.}Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.

“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.

_{“Xiao Jiang’ah”, from a well-rounded face that made others feel they were about to be trаmpled, the director welcomed Doctor Jiang in a friendly tone that was coupled with an even more laughable forced smile. “You’ve been with us for more than half a year now. It must have been such a step down for someone of your skills to take up this job at our little school.”}“Well, of course.” The large man also plastered on a Cheshire grin that narrowed his already beady eyes. “And about that Zhu Ziying matter, don’t feel guilty about it, alright?”

“Xiao Jiang’ah”, from a well-rounded face that made others feel they were about to be trаmpled, the director welcomed Doctor Jiang in a friendly tone that was coupled with an even more laughable forced smile. “You’ve been with us for more than half a year now. It must have been such a step down for someone of your skills to take up this job at our little school.”

_{Doctor Jiang was also aware of the incident with Zhu Ziying. She was even ushered to the scene to confirm the young boy’s passing.}
Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?

Doctor Jiang was also aware of the incident with Zhu Ziying. She was even ushered to the scene to confirm the young boy’s passing.

_{“You should eat some, too.” Qin Mo interrupted his plating to mutter with his mouth stuffed full.}“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”

“You should eat some, too.” Qin Mo interrupted his plating to mutter with his mouth stuffed full.

_{Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.}Chapter 22: The Human Heart

Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.

_{“Xiao Jiang?”}“Well, I guess that’s it.” After saying what she needed, Doctor Jiang then pointed to a lunchbox on the table. “You guys should eat before you head back to your dorm later this afternoon.”

“Xiao Jiang?”

_{The police needed to investigate the dormitory, and Qin Mo didn’t have it in him to tell any more lies. Having Mo Nian on his conscience was already too much. Even if the only one he would be lying to was himself, he didn’t wish for Zhu Ziying to not rest in peace on account of his lies.}“Just eat.” Qin Mo shot him a no-nonsense glare in return.

The police needed to investigate the dormitory, and Qin Mo didn’t have it in him to tell any more lies. Having Mo Nian on his conscience was already too much. Even if the only one he would be lying to was himself, he didn’t wish for Zhu Ziying to not rest in peace on account of his lies.

_{“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”}
“Xiao Jiang!”

“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”

_{Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.}Shen Zhuoyun also accepted his present. Glancing at the contents, he stuffed it in his pocket before also giving his thanks.

Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.

_{“Xiao Jiang?”}“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

“Xiao Jiang?”

_{{Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?}}Qin Mo seemed to catch onto something by her actions, causing him to stare intently at the woman for a while.

Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?

_{“Well, of course.” The large man also plastered on a Cheshire grin that narrowed his already beady eyes. “And about that Zhu Ziying matter, don’t feel guilty about it, alright?”}
Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone. “Xiao Jiang, you’re still young, and you have an entire future ahead of you. After dedicating ten long and painstaking years to your studies, just making enough money to get by isn’t wasn’t your goal, yes? How much could you possibly earn by staying here as a school doctor? Your future would be forfeit if you do.”

“Well, of course.” The large man also plastered on a Cheshire grin that narrowed his already beady eyes. “And about that Zhu Ziying matter, don’t feel guilty about it, alright?”

_{“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.}Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?

“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

_{“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.}.

“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.

_{“Good. I have a few friends who are at a hospital or two. Every one of them is either a director or a president. So, I’ll help you out, given how much you’ve done here. I’ll give them a call sometime and ask if there are any positions available. It would be such a waste for you to stay in a small place like this after having graduated from such a prestigious university.”}N/A

“Good. I have a few friends who are at a hospital or two. Every one of them is either a director or a president. So, I’ll help you out, given how much you’ve done here. I’ll give them a call sometime and ask if there are any positions available. It would be such a waste for you to stay in a small place like this after having graduated from such a prestigious university.”

_{“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.}“It’s not quite done yet.” Qin Mo shook his head.

“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

_{She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.}
“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.

She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

_{“Xiao Jiang?”}Chapter 22: The Human Heart

“Xiao Jiang?”

_{Sitting in her office, with her glasses pulled off and her fingers massaging her temples, Doctor Jiang was pulled back to reality by the man before her.}“Good. I have a few friends who are at a hospital or two. Every one of them is either a director or a president. So, I’ll help you out, given how much you’ve done here. I’ll give them a call sometime and ask if there are any positions available. It would be such a waste for you to stay in a small place like this after having graduated from such a prestigious university.”

Sitting in her office, with her glasses pulled off and her fingers massaging her temples, Doctor Jiang was pulled back to reality by the man before her.

_{Narrowing his eyes at her words, the man pushed out a sigh. “That may be, but your qualifications are not low.}
“Good. I have a few friends who are at a hospital or two. Every one of them is either a director or a president. So, I’ll help you out, given how much you’ve done here. I’ll give them a call sometime and ask if there are any positions available. It would be such a waste for you to stay in a small place like this after having graduated from such a prestigious university.”

Narrowing his eyes at her words, the man pushed out a sigh. “That may be, but your qualifications are not low. It would be a pity if someone of your skill level stays here, yes?” These kids are not exactly the easiest lot to care for. Not to mention, they come here with their own special set of problems beforehand. Worse yet, their parents would send them into our care but never say a word about those special issues they may have. Much like that Qin Mo you have to help you out at the infirmary. Oh, yes, that Zhu Ziying boy was the same as well.”

_{“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.}“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.

“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.

_{“What are you planning to do, then?” Shen Zhuoyun asked, but the woman avoided giving him a reply. Instead, she directed a question of her own to Qin Mo.}“Then, thank you. Thank you so much, director.” Doctor Jiang replied while maintaining her warm smile.

“What are you planning to do, then?” Shen Zhuoyun asked, but the woman avoided giving him a reply. Instead, she directed a question of her own to Qin Mo.

_{Giving an instant nod, Doctor Jiang proceeded to say everything that man dеsired to hear. “I’m also a bit upset over that incident with Zhu Ziying.}“The director dropped by not too long before you guys got here. He apparently wanted to chat.”

Giving an instant nod, Doctor Jiang proceeded to say everything that man dеsired to hear. “I’m also a bit upset over that incident with Zhu Ziying. I knew he had a mild case of depression, but I failed to help him relieve it in time. Ultimately, I was the one at fault. Never did I expect that he would take such a grievous step. So please don’t be upset, director. No one could have predicted this.”

_{Qin Mo seemed to catch onto something by her actions, causing him to stare intently at the woman for a while.}
“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

Qin Mo seemed to catch onto something by her actions, causing him to stare intently at the woman for a while.

_{“It’s not quite done yet.” Qin Mo shook his head.}Depression? It’s true that boy was as introverted as they come, but I can confirm that his mental state when he first arrived here was never anything but perfectly normal, given his circυmstances. He had even asked me to send word to his parents, but I had refused.

“It’s not quite done yet.” Qin Mo shook his head.

_{“What brings you two here? Don’t you guys have training today?” Doctor Jiang was surprised to see Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun at the infirmary when they would usually be in the yard.}
“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”

“What brings you two here? Don’t you guys have training today?” Doctor Jiang was surprised to see Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun at the infirmary when they would usually be in the yard.

_{Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.}She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.

_{“Doctor Jiang?!” The young officer was startled.}“Then make sure to record exactly what I’m about to say. Do not miss a single word,” Doctor Jiang instructed with urgency. “In my seven years of medical schooling, and in all my years of practising medicine to this day, I can tell with complete certаinty that Zhu Ziying had zero mental or physical issues when he arrived here.

“Doctor Jiang?!” The young officer was startled.

_{“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.}
“Then, thank you. Thank you so much, director.” Doctor Jiang replied while maintaining her warm smile.

“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.

_{“What brings you two here? Don’t you guys have training today?” Doctor Jiang was surprised to see Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun at the infirmary when they would usually be in the yard.}“Doctor Jiang?!” The young officer was startled.

“What brings you two here? Don’t you guys have training today?” Doctor Jiang was surprised to see Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun at the infirmary when they would usually be in the yard.

_{There were still two months left until Christmas.}
“Well, of course.” The large man also plastered on a Cheshire grin that narrowed his already beady eyes. “And about that Zhu Ziying matter, don’t feel guilty about it, alright?”

There were still two months left until Christmas.

_{“Well, I guess that’s it.” After saying what she needed, Doctor Jiang then pointed to a lunchbox on the table. “You guys should eat before you head back to your dorm later this afternoon.”}“Then, thank you. Thank you so much, director.” Doctor Jiang replied while maintaining her warm smile.

“Well, I guess that’s it.” After saying what she needed, Doctor Jiang then pointed to a lunchbox on the table. “You guys should eat before you head back to your dorm later this afternoon.”

_{“Just eat.” Qin Mo shot him a no-nonsense glare in return.}
Giving an instant nod, Doctor Jiang proceeded to say everything that man dеsired to hear. “I’m also a bit upset over that incident with Zhu Ziying. I knew he had a mild case of depression, but I failed to help him relieve it in time. Ultimately, I was the one at fault. Never did I expect that he would take such a grievous step. So please don’t be upset, director. No one could have predicted this.”

“Just eat.” Qin Mo shot him a no-nonsense glare in return.

_{“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.}“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.

“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

_{Qin Mo accepted the present in front of him. Opening it, he found a high-end USB drive lying inside.}Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.

Qin Mo accepted the present in front of him. Opening it, he found a high-end USB drive lying inside.

_{{Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?}}Doctor Jiang was also aware of the incident with Zhu Ziying. She was even ushered to the scene to confirm the young boy’s passing.

Am I considered one of the people who drove him to that point?

_{“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”}“Xiao Jiang’ah”, from a well-rounded face that made others feel they were about to be trаmpled, the director welcomed Doctor Jiang in a friendly tone that was coupled with an even more laughable forced smile. “You’ve been with us for more than half a year now. It must have been such a step down for someone of your skills to take up this job at our little school.”

“Instructor Yang is still in the hospital, so I also made sure to go there and tell him you will still need to help out at the infirmary, Qin Mo,” Doctor Jiang added. “I told him your condition is really not good and that you being trained using the regular schedule would result in nothing but trouble.”

_{“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.}
“Ah, Xiao Jiang, you really are from a prestigious university,” grinning from ear to ear, the director layered on praises. “You even have a way with words. Well, then. I won’t keep you back from your work any longer. Once I get back to my office, I’ll phone a few friends and ask if they’re looking for a beautiful and sensible young doctor with a master’s degree.”

“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.

_{“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.}“But despite that, I, too, am deserving of some blame. After all, I failed to notice the precarious mental state of those poor kids. You had even mentioned to me the last time we spoke of that poor boy’s psychological issues, yet I did not take it to heart. Who would’ve thought the poor child was suffering from depression of all things?” Shaking his head sorrowfully, the man did his best to put on a compassionate mien. “But don’t blame yourself too much for this, Xiao Jiang. Such a thing was no responsibility of yours either.”

“You’re right, sir,” She couldn’t help but reply softly, giving the man the window he needed to continue.

_{“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.}For a long while, Doctor Jiang stared at the young man intently. Then, without warning, she grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.

“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.

_{“Did you notice anything abnormal about the psychological state of the deceased before he passed, Doctor Jiang?” Across from her was a young man in police attire. His eyes were bright; his air was one who believed in justice—all clearly displayed in the seriousness in his tone.}“Then, thank you. Thank you so much, director.” Doctor Jiang replied while maintaining her warm smile.

“Did you notice anything abnormal about the psychological state of the deceased before he passed, Doctor Jiang?” Across from her was a young man in police attire. His eyes were bright; his air was one who believed in justice—all clearly displayed in the seriousness in his tone.

_{“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.}With her eyes still fixed on the man, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but have her thoughts drift to the suit giving its all to wrap around that man’s rotund body. The poor thing was practically bursting at the seams, making the sight of him feel more like a joke.

“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.

_{Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.}
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Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.

_{She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.}“Okay. Thanks.”

She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

_{Chapter 22: The Human Heart}Chapter 22: The Human Heart

Chapter 22: The Human Heart

_{Shaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”}
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Shaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”

_{“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.}Staring at the man, Doctor Jiang showed no indication she had plans to refute his claim.

“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

_{Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone.}
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Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone. “Xiao Jiang, you’re still young, and you have an entire future ahead of you. After dedicating ten long and painstaking years to your studies, just making enough money to get by isn’t wasn’t your goal, yes? How much could you possibly earn by staying here as a school doctor? Your future would be forfeit if you do.”

_{“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”}“Well, I guess that’s it.” After saying what she needed, Doctor Jiang then pointed to a lunchbox on the table. “You guys should eat before you head back to your dorm later this afternoon.”

“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”

_{“Fine. You win. I’ll eat, too.” Shen Zhuoyun gave in with a silent chuckle.}
Sitting in her office, with her glasses pulled off and her fingers massaging her temples, Doctor Jiang was pulled back to reality by the man before her.

“Fine. You win. I’ll eat, too.” Shen Zhuoyun gave in with a silent chuckle.

_{The police needed to investigate the dormitory, and Qin Mo didn’t have it in him to tell any more lies. Having Mo Nian on his conscience was already too much. Even if the only one he would be lying to was himself, he didn’t wish for Zhu Ziying to not rest in peace on account of his lies.}“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

The police needed to investigate the dormitory, and Qin Mo didn’t have it in him to tell any more lies. Having Mo Nian on his conscience was already too much. Even if the only one he would be lying to was himself, he didn’t wish for Zhu Ziying to not rest in peace on account of his lies.

_{“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.}Packed in the lunchbox was the most food Qin Mo had ever seen in that school. Rice that was actually white, stir-fried lamb seasoned with cυmin, crispy Coca-Cola fried chicken wings, spicy and sour shredded potatoes, braised cabbage in vinegar, and to top it off, steaming hot pork bone and winter melon soup that was kept in a thermos.

“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.

_{“Oh, yes. The police will also be stopping by here later as well,” the woman added with a smile.}“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

“Oh, yes. The police will also be stopping by here later as well,” the woman added with a smile.

_{“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.}“Xiao Jiang?”

“Thank you,” Qin Mo replied, his voice soft.

_{“The director dropped by not too long before you guys got here. He apparently wanted to chat.”}
“Did you notice anything abnormal about the psychological state of the deceased before he passed, Doctor Jiang?” Across from her was a young man in police attire. His eyes were bright; his air was one who believed in justice—all clearly displayed in the seriousness in his tone.

“The director dropped by not too long before you guys got here. He apparently wanted to chat.”

_{“I wasn’t sure what you’d like,” she explained somewhat embarrassed, “so I just got you something I thought would be useful.”}Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”

“I wasn’t sure what you’d like,” she explained somewhat embarrassed, “so I just got you something I thought would be useful.”

_{“So,” her voice suddenly faltered, a complex array of emotions drawn on her face, “if you can… please save them.”}
For a long while, Doctor Jiang stared at the young man intently. Then, without warning, she grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.

“So,” her voice suddenly faltered, a complex array of emotions drawn on her face, “if you can… please save them.”

_{“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.}“So how's the security system infiltration you, um, told me about before going?”

“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.

_{The police needed to investigate the dormitory, and Qin Mo didn’t have it in him to tell any more lies. Having Mo Nian on his conscience was already too much. Even if the only one he would be lying to was himself, he didn’t wish for Zhu Ziying to not rest in peace on account of his lies.}“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

The police needed to investigate the dormitory, and Qin Mo didn’t have it in him to tell any more lies. Having Mo Nian on his conscience was already too much. Even if the only one he would be lying to was himself, he didn’t wish for Zhu Ziying to not rest in peace on account of his lies.

_{Giving an instant nod, Doctor Jiang proceeded to say everything that man dеsired to hear. “I’m also a bit upset over that incident with Zhu Ziying.}“Oh, it’s no trouble at all. You’re almost the same age as my daughter, so just think of me as another one of your uncles. You are an honest—obedient—young lady, after all. I mean that sincerely. I’m willing to do that on account of it.”

Giving an instant nod, Doctor Jiang proceeded to say everything that man dеsired to hear. “I’m also a bit upset over that incident with Zhu Ziying. I knew he had a mild case of depression, but I failed to help him relieve it in time. Ultimately, I was the one at fault. Never did I expect that he would take such a grievous step. So please don’t be upset, director. No one could have predicted this.”

_{Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”}“The director dropped by not too long before you guys got here. He apparently wanted to chat.”

Seeing this, Doctor Jiang frowned before opening her drawer; pulling out a pair of brand new keys, she handed them to Qin Mo. “These are for the infirmity door and the case to secure the computer. I snuck the originals back with me and made these copies. I also tested them both earlier to make sure that worked.”

_{With her eyes still fixed on the man, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but have her thoughts drift to the suit giving its all to wrap around that man’s rotund body. The poor thing was practically bursting at the seams, making the sight of him feel more like a joke.}
“Doctor Jiang?!” The young officer was startled.

With her eyes still fixed on the man, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but have her thoughts drift to the suit giving its all to wrap around that man’s rotund body. The poor thing was practically bursting at the seams, making the sight of him feel more like a joke.

_{Sitting in her office, with her glasses pulled off and her fingers massaging her temples, Doctor Jiang was pulled back to reality by the man before her.}N/A

Sitting in her office, with her glasses pulled off and her fingers massaging her temples, Doctor Jiang was pulled back to reality by the man before her.

_{“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.}She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

“You need it more for your health,” Shen Zhuoyun countered with a grin.

_{Depression? It’s true that boy was as introverted as they come, but I can confirm that his mental state when he first arrived here was never anything but perfectly normal, given his circυmstances. He had even asked me to send word to his parents, but I had refused.}
“Is your recorder on?” After shooting a quick glance to the hallway outside the door, Doctor Jiang asked bluntly.

Depression? It’s true that boy was as introverted as they come, but I can confirm that his mental state when he first arrived here was never anything but perfectly normal, given his circυmstances. He had even asked me to send word to his parents, but I had refused.

_{“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.}“Did you notice anything abnormal about the psychological state of the deceased before he passed, Doctor Jiang?” Across from her was a young man in police attire. His eyes were bright; his air was one who believed in justice—all clearly displayed in the seriousness in his tone.

“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

_{“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.}With her eyes still fixed on the man, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but have her thoughts drift to the suit giving its all to wrap around that man’s rotund body. The poor thing was practically bursting at the seams, making the sight of him feel more like a joke.

“The, um… police will be stopping by our dorm later.” Qin Mo was the one to respond.

_{From beside him, Shen Zhuoyun had already busied himself with stacking Qin Mo’s bowl with wing after wing. He didn’t stop there, however, because in Qin Mo’s soup bowl, he did the same thing with the pork bones; his actions all throughout were impressively smooth.}“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.

From beside him, Shen Zhuoyun had already busied himself with stacking Qin Mo’s bowl with wing after wing. He didn’t stop there, however, because in Qin Mo’s soup bowl, he did the same thing with the pork bones; his actions all throughout were impressively smooth.

_{Does this make me an accomplice?}
“Yes, it’s on.” Another young officer, a woman, assisting in the investigation was the one to reply.

Does this make me an accomplice?

_{Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.}She did notice the complicated gaze fixed on her but ignored it and only stuffed the keys into his hand. “You have to keep these safe, alright? Do not let anyone find them.” Now rummaging through her bag for what seemed like a long time, she fished out two gift boxes and extended one before each boy.

Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.

_{“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.}
“Then make sure to record exactly what I’m about to say. Do not miss a single word,” Doctor Jiang instructed with urgency. “In my seven years of medical schooling, and in all my years of practising medicine to this day, I can tell with complete certаinty that Zhu Ziying had zero mental or physical issues when he arrived here.

“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

_N/A“Fine. You win. I’ll eat, too.” Shen Zhuoyun gave in with a silent chuckle.

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_{“Then make sure to record exactly what I’m about to say. Do not miss a single word,” Doctor Jiang instructed with urgency. “In my seven years of medical schooling, and in all my years of practising medicine to this day, I can tell with complete certаinty that Zhu Ziying had zero mental or physical issues when he arrived here.}There were still two months left until Christmas.

“Then make sure to record exactly what I’m about to say. Do not miss a single word,” Doctor Jiang instructed with urgency. “In my seven years of medical schooling, and in all my years of practising medicine to this day, I can tell with complete certаinty that Zhu Ziying had zero mental or physical issues when he arrived here.

_{Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.}Staring at the man, Doctor Jiang showed no indication she had plans to refute his claim.

Now, the main topic of the conversation has arrived.

_{Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone.}With her eyes still fixed on the man, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but have her thoughts drift to the suit giving its all to wrap around that man’s rotund body. The poor thing was practically bursting at the seams, making the sight of him feel more like a joke.

Seeing her distracted made the director's flabby face contort, masking his displeasure. He went on to add in a grave tone. “Xiao Jiang, you’re still young, and you have an entire future ahead of you. After dedicating ten long and painstaking years to your studies, just making enough money to get by isn’t wasn’t your goal, yes? How much could you possibly earn by staying here as a school doctor? Your future would be forfeit if you do.”

_{“Then, thank you. Thank you so much, director.” Doctor Jiang replied while maintaining her warm smile.}
“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

“Then, thank you. Thank you so much, director.” Doctor Jiang replied while maintaining her warm smile.

_{Shaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”}Giving an instant nod, Doctor Jiang proceeded to say everything that man dеsired to hear. “I’m also a bit upset over that incident with Zhu Ziying. I knew he had a mild case of depression, but I failed to help him relieve it in time. Ultimately, I was the one at fault. Never did I expect that he would take such a grievous step. So please don’t be upset, director. No one could have predicted this.”

Shaking her head in response and unable to shake the brewing unease since she entered, Doctor Jiang quickly added, “No, of course not. There was no such thing. I was more than happy to help these kids.”

_{“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.}For a long while, Doctor Jiang stared at the young man intently. Then, without warning, she grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.

“Sir, I couldn't dare ask for such a thing.” Doctor Jiang nudged up her glasses and gave the man a smile. “How could I dare trouble you with such a matter?” Seeing her reaction, the man’s terse expression grew kinder.

_{“As for you, Shen Zhuoyun, you’re as brave as they come, but you can also be quite reckless,” Doctor Jiang said without mincing her words. “I hope you’ll handle matters in the future with some discretion, but I already know that even if I tell you this right now, you won’t take it to heart, so just forget I even said anything.}
“So,” her voice suddenly faltered, a complex array of emotions drawn on her face, “if you can… please save them.”

“As for you, Shen Zhuoyun, you’re as brave as they come, but you can also be quite reckless,” Doctor Jiang said without mincing her words. “I hope you’ll handle matters in the future with some discretion, but I already know that even if I tell you this right now, you won’t take it to heart, so just forget I even said anything.

_{{Does this make me an accomplice?}}“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

Does this make me an accomplice?

_{“But despite that, I, too, am deserving of some blame. After all, I failed to notice the precarious mental state of those poor kids.}“Before they come here, every single one of these children is as normal as you can expect if you understand what I mean.

“But despite that, I, too, am deserving of some blame. After all, I failed to notice the precarious mental state of those poor kids. You had even mentioned to me the last time we spoke of that poor boy’s psychological issues, yet I did not take it to heart. Who would’ve thought the poor child was suffering from depression of all things?” Shaking his head sorrowfully, the man did his best to put on a compassionate mien. “But don’t blame yourself too much for this, Xiao Jiang. Such a thing was no responsibility of yours either.”

_{“Fine. You win. I’ll eat, too.” Shen Zhuoyun gave in with a silent chuckle.}N/A

“Fine. You win. I’ll eat, too.” Shen Zhuoyun gave in with a silent chuckle.

_{Shen Zhuoyun also accepted his present. Glancing at the contents, he stuffed it in his pocket before also giving his thanks.}
“Hey! What are you—” The young officer wanted to question her further, but Doctor Jiang had already pushed open the infirmary door and left without looking back.

Shen Zhuoyun also accepted his present. Glancing at the contents, he stuffed it in his pocket before also giving his thanks.

_{Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.}“Did you notice anything abnormal about the psychological state of the deceased before he passed, Doctor Jiang?” Across from her was a young man in police attire. His eyes were bright; his air was one who believed in justice—all clearly displayed in the seriousness in his tone.

Witnessing this interaction between the two boys, Doctor Jiang couldn’t help but curl her lips into a soft smile. As she stared at them, her thoughts began to wander until they stopped on the memory of what happened just three hours prior.

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