CHAPTER 513: 203 ALL-ROUND GENIUS_3

Such methods, even the police might not possess.

Shen You’an tapped his finger lightly on the table, "Let’s wait for the police to arrive before discussing further."

At the same time, chaos reigned in an internet café located just a street away from the Blue Sky Hotel.

"So many police officers—what’s going on?"

In the first-floor lobby, several young people with panda-like dark circles under their eyes stared at the second floor, both excited and fearful.

"I heard they’re catching a murderer."

"Did you hear about the recent serial killings of women in Chunzhou? Turns out the killer was hiding here. Heaven is just and spares no one."

The group shivered in unison, their faces turning as pale as freshly painted walls: "Se...serial killer of women?"

Oh my god, they’d spent an entire day and night under the same roof as a serial murderer. Unbelievable.

A team of officers escorted a man down from the upstairs. Unlike what one might expect of a ferocious killer, the man seemed fragile and scholarly, his head hung low, remaining silent.

As the group descended, attention shifted to the figure trailing behind them.

That person wore plain clothes, was tall and imposing, with sword-like brows and sharp eyes. An icy, oppressive energy surrounded him.

Almost no one could meet his gaze without feeling overpowered.

His jet-black eyes resembled deeply concentrated ink that darkened the longer one stared, like a vortex silently drawing people in.

In those pitch-black depths, it felt as though the sins and filth of the entire world could be seen.

The man’s thin lips parted, coldly uttering two words: "End operation."

"Captain Xiang," his subordinate caught up with him, "There’s another case nearby. Brother Luo said the team can’t spare any manpower temporarily. Since I’m already here, should I go check it out?"

Xiang Chenyan gave a faint nod.

As the subordinate prepared to leave, he glanced at him, "Captain Xiang, why don’t you join me? It’s a poisoning case. Brother Luo mentioned the informant is quite intriguing."

A young girl, who, in just a few sentences, proved to be quick-witted and calm.

At the mention of poisoning, Xiang Chenyan’s sharp gaze narrowed slightly.

"Lead the way."

The subordinate handed over the perpetrator for processing at the station, while Xiang Chenyan got into his Hummer and drove away with him.

"Turn left at the upcoming intersection, then head west for three hundred meters—Blue Sky International Hotel."

In less than five minutes, the two men entered the hotel lobby.

Li Zonghong was busy reprimanding the lazy receptionist in the lobby, her stern voice echoing in the spacious hall.

"Manager Li, we’ve got visitors," a colleague reminded.

Li Zonghong turned her head and saw the two men entered. One of them looked distinctive, evidently no ordinary individual.

Li Zonghong hurriedly put on a broad smile and walked over, "Gentlemen, are you here to book a room?"

One man’s gaze fell on Li Zonghong’s face.

For some reason, his eyes were like bottomless pits, instinctively making her feel fear.

Li Zonghong forced a polite smile and patiently repeated her question.

"They’re here for me." A playful female voice chimed in from behind.

Li Zonghong turned her head sharply, her pupils contracting.

Gao Yuyue stepped forward and addressed the two men, "Follow me."

With that, she turned on her heel and led them to the elevator.

Li Zonghong quickly moved a step forward, blocking Gao Yuyue’s path, "Miss, according to hotel regulations, visitors are required to register their identities at the reception desk."

Gao Yuyue shot her a chilly glance, her expression unfriendly, "And if I don’t register?"

"Miss Gao," Guo Hui approached, glaring at her with dissatisfaction.

"Didn’t your school teach you proper manners? Complying with hotel regulations is our duty."

"Mr. Guo, you emphasized it’s a duty, not an obligation. I don’t feel like cooperating. If you’re capable, have the police arrest me."

Guo Hui was so furious their face twisted out of shape.

"Who taught you to talk to your teacher like this?"

Right now, Gao Yuyue found both of them utterly repulsive. This Guo Hui constantly conspired with Li Zonghong—who knew if they were involved in all this.

Gao Yuyue scraped her nails, her expression smug enough to infuriate anyone: "If you want respect, at least see if you deserve it first."

She let out a sweet smile and spoke to Xiang Chenyan and his colleague, "Forgive me, please come along."

Xiang Chenyan raised an eyebrow, his gaze sweeping over Li Zonghong and Guo Hui before following her upstairs.

Guo Hui wanted to speak further, but Li Zonghong tugged on her sleeve.

She stared deeply at Gao Yuyue’s retreating back, then shifted her focus to the two men, her gaze complex and unreadable.

"Mr. Guo, didn’t you say these students have powerful backgrounds? Why provoke them heedlessly? Just let it slide; better less trouble than more."

"I don’t know about the others, but this Gao girl—her family’s going through such turmoil—and yet she dares act so brazenly."

Guo Hui’s chest rose sharply as they fumed, "I’ve never encountered such an ill-tempered student. Sooner or later, she’ll pay the price."

Li Zonghong stared at the numbers continually changing on the floor indicator between the two elevators. The more she thought about it, the stranger it seemed. She quickly excused herself from Guo Hui and entered another elevator.

Gao Yuyue opened the door, "Officers, please come in."

Xiang Chenyan’s gaze lifted, taking in the room in one sweep.

The carpet covered the floor, and near the floor-to-ceiling window, a slender figure turned back towards them.

A ray of sunlight graced the girl, forming a halo-like effect.

He heard his young colleague sharply inhale.

His dark eyes narrowed—not because of her stunning beauty, but because he sensed a familiar undertone emanating from her.

Things were definitely getting interesting.