Chapter 22: CH 22

[T/N: it’s Monday again. My update probably slows down again at the start of the week because of work and class.]

The smile on Ji Xingjue’s lips grew stronger. He got up close to Qi Qing, stared at those light-colored eyes, while maintaining a smile on his face. “Seriously, Lord Marshal. It’s all become like this, and you still believe that I am harmless?”

He was like a fruit that emitted a sweet and fragrant flavor, coming up without self awareness, tempting people to take a bite. He asked once again, “Do you think I killed Yser?”

“I can’t think of a reason for you killing him.”

Feeling a little unbearable, Qi Qing pressed his head, pushed him back to sit down, and said coldly, “Don’t try to sound me out, I’ve never thought you would do those things, and you are not being investigated for this.”

Ji Xingjue was stunned.

Qi Qing lowered his eyes and looked at him. “I’m not sure what dangerous things you will do.”

“That’s why I must keep an eye on you.”

It was difficult to describe the mood of hearing this sentence.

Ji Xingjue blinked, concealing his emotions for that moment, and jokingly asked, “Then, do you also want to interrogate me?”

“I will wait for you to say it.” Qi Qing’s tone was flat, “Or I will find out by myself.”

He didn’t say any more, and was preparing to leave. “I’ve sent Damel to keep watch on the person. You don’t need to stay in this kind of broken place until night.”

Ji Xingjue hesitated for a moment. “What will become of Cathy?”

“Is this important?” Qi Qing looked sideways at him, “The moment she did something wrong, she should be ready to accept the corresponding punishment.”

Ji Xingjue was reluctant to do what he couldn’t do, but still couldn’t help asking, “Can you let her go?”

Qi Qing’s fingertips paused. “Give me a reason.”

“I will tell you when I get home,” Ji Xingjue asked softly, “Can you?”

Qi Qing wordlessly pressed on the button.

The alloy door opened and closed again with a soft click, leaving Ji Xingjue alone.

The small lamp on the table was faintly lit, and the warm yellow light shining softly made him feel calm.

He estimated the time in his mind, closed his eyes and waited patiently.

The news that Ji Xingjue was taken away by people from the Ministry of Security soon swept across the Imperial Capital and shocked the entire Ankara University.

There were people discussing this matter everywhere.

Especially Ai Li, who was never on good terms with Ji Xingjue.

Cecilie and Song Mei walked through a small forest with their calm faces and arrived at the laboratory building.

The two of them just came from the military headquarters to find Admiral Rand, but they rushed there for nothing. They couldn’t even find a trace of Qi Qing. When they returned to school, they ran into Ai Li’s mockery and ridicule. Even if they scolded him back, it still made them depressed to death.

The door of the laboratory was cracked open, and the voice of dialogue inside was faintly heard.

Cecilie could hear the newcomer sitting behind her talking. “I didn’t expect this to be the case. It’s no wonder that Professor Ji didn’t seem to be sad at all yesterday.”

There was a moment of silence, and someone sighed for the answer. “We are so close to the murderer. Ji Xingjue, this person is too terrible.”