CHAPTER 515: 204 THE FIRST ENCOUNTER, TOTAL DEFEAT_2

Shen You’an spoke in a calm tone, her words flowing smoothly.

Xiang Chenyan glanced at her, a subtle smile flickering in his eyes.

She was taking on the profiler’s role as well.

Shen You’an looked directly at Xiang Chenyan and said resolutely, "The murderer is someone I know, though we’re not particularly close. It should be one of the participants in this winter camp. She’s a girl from a powerful family. Officer Xiang, do you dare to keep investigating?"

Xiang Chenyan’s lips curved slightly, his demeanor radiating a deep chill.

"Before the law, everyone is equal."

He ordered the stunned Bi Xing in a deep voice, "Bring Li Zonghong back to the station for investigation."

Bi Xing responded sternly and turned to leave.

"Shen, come with me to the station and make a statement."

Shen You’an nodded, "Alright."

Gao Yuyue hurriedly chimed in, "I’m going too."

Xiang Chenyan took out his phone and began photographing all the evidence before collecting it.

His expression was serious as he carried out these tedious tasks.

The commotion at the door didn’t distract Xiang Chenyan.

Soon, Bi Xing appeared at the doorway of the room, dragging a struggling person behind him—it was none other than Li Zonghong.

As soon as Bi Xing stepped out of the door, he spotted someone skulking nearby. He shouted, and the person turned and ran. Bi Xing immediately recognized the figure from the surveillance footage—it was Li Zonghong. Without hesitation, he chased her down and caught her.

Li Zonghong struggled and hollered indignantly, "Help! Murder!"

Bi Xing snorted coldly, "The police are investigating. You’re suspected of poisoning. Come with us to the station."

Li Zonghong froze momentarily. Though she had anticipated this, she hadn’t expected to be exposed so quickly. Her face turned ashen.

"Poisoning? Officer, I’m innocent! I’m just an ordinary worker doing my job—I don’t know anything!"

"Whether you’re innocent will become clear after the investigation at the station."

Li Zonghong suddenly twisted her head to look at Shen You’an.

The girl stood quietly in the sunlight, ethereal and breathtaking, her jet-black eyes gazing steadily at her, devoid of any expression. Yet, this unnerving stillness sent chills down her spine.

Li Zonghong’s scalp tingled as she instinctively shouted, "Impossible!"

Bi Xing pressed further, "What’s impossible?"

On the brink of breakdown, Li Zonghong blurted out, "She couldn’t possibly know. Where did it go wrong?"

Bi Xing stared at Shen You’an in astonishment.

So she confessed this quickly.

Previously, he had thought the case was too bizarre—how could there be such an intelligent, composed victim? He’d harbored doubts, only to find himself proven wrong so soon.

This manager truly had sinister intent.

Meng Junzhu hurried over after hearing the commotion. When she saw the scene before her, she was dumbfounded.

But she quickly regained her composure and stepped forward to inquire what had happened.

Shen You’an explained the situation in just a few sentences.

Meng Junzhu gasped sharply, "Poi... poisoning?"

Even with her usually strong psychological resilience, faced with such an incident—especially when the victim was her favorite student—she completely lost her composure.

She quickly stepped forward and examined Shen You’an from head to toe. "Are you alright? Are you feeling unwell anywhere? I’ll take you to the hospital right this instant."

Shen You’an shook her head, her calm demeanor easily dispelling Meng Junzhu’s anxiety.

"I didn’t drink it. This is Officer Xiang, responsible for the case. I’m going to the station to provide a statement now."

Meng Junzhu immediately said, "Officer, I’m Shen You’an’s homeroom teacher. I brought her to Chunzhou for this winter camp, so I’m responsible for her. I’ll accompany you to make the statement."

Xiang Chenyan didn’t object and instructed Bi Xing to call for a police car from the nearby station for support.

Liu Runxi and Gu Bichen emerged from their room after hearing the noise, just in time to see the group heading out.

Liu Runxi immediately recognized Xiang Chenyan: "Uncle Xiang."

Xiang Chenyan was slightly surprised but realized that since Shen You’an was from Qingzhou, it was natural for Liu Runxi to be here as well.

"Uncle Xiang, what happened? An’an, she..."

Shen You’an shook her head, "I’m fine, just going to the station to make a statement. I’ll be back soon."

Liu Runxi returned to her room, grabbed her phone, and insisted on accompanying Shen You’an.

Gu Bichen remained standing at the doorway, watching the group leave with a contemplative look.

In the hotel lobby, Guo Hui returned after making a phone call, only to see the group approaching.

Li Zonghong, humiliated, was being escorted by the tall man Gao Yuyue had brought earlier.

Guo Hui’s pupils contracted as she strode forward, shouting harshly, "In broad daylight—what do you think you’re doing? Let Manager Li go, or I’ll call the police right now!"