"What is that thing for?"
"It has to devour some people's blood for nourishment every day. Originally, it was no different from ordinary violets, but after absorbing blood for a long time, it will slowly grow larger, and its volume will far exceed normal limits. Let me tell you, I, Zhao Gaoyuan, am an excellent chemistry major. I used to publish many papers online and even won a Nobel Prize, but I felt it was meaningless. So I started researching the King of Violets. You ask me what its purpose is? If I told you it was for killing people, would you believe me?"
"Student Zhao, you're quite interesting. Why do you always ask questions with sentences like 'Would you believe me'?" Liu Yuning asked curiously.
"That's my catchphrase, Officer Liu. I actually admire you a lot, but now we are on opposing sides. You can't understand my desire and joy in researching science!"
"Do you consider this science? Isn't it harmful?" Liu Yuning retorted sarcastically.
Zhao Gaoyuan shook his head. "What did you do to the King of Violets?"
I said, "We burned it. Keeping such a plant would only bring disaster to the world!"
"Bastards! You damn police officers, what's wrong with your heads! The thing I've been researching for so long, you just burned it all! You've ruined all my hard work! Wuwuwu!" Zhao Gaoyuan exclaimed emotionally, even bursting into tears of sadness. Seeing the violet plant destroyed, he was as heartbroken as if his own mother had died, or rather, he should have been even more heartbroken.
His tears and snot mixed together, and he was so distressed that even we couldn't help but feel pity. But I knew we shouldn't sympathize with him at a time like this, as he had indeed done bad things.
"Alright, Zhao Gaoyuan, don't be sad. Think about it, with your abilities, if you had focused on contributing to society, your outcome today wouldn't be like this!" I comforted him.
"I know. Actually, that's what I thought at first. Do you know why I changed my mind?"
"I'm all ears."
"It's just because I felt all that was meaningless. I sought thrills, liked new things, and hoped to live a better life with my talents, but I overlooked that doing so would ruin myself."
"So, you regret it now?"
Zhao Gaoyuan nodded silently. I hadn't expected him to admit his mistake so easily; it must be related to his nature.
"Alright, thank you for cooperating with us in the end. Don't worry, given your situation, you weren't directly involved in any murders. You merely provided experimental methods for crimes, and the King of Violets didn't harm anyone, so your case isn't very serious."
Upon hearing Liu Yuning's words, a flicker of hope appeared in Zhao Gaoyuan's eyes. "Really?"
I said, "Yes, don't worry, we'll plead for you with the judge!"
"But my life is ruined."
"Of course, you have to take responsibility for what you've done."
Zhao Gaoyuan nodded. "I understand. Thank you."
As Liu Yuning and I walked out of the interrogation room, a sense of unease lingered in my heart. I didn't know what to say about Zhao Gaoyuan. Did he have everything, and therefore found his current life too boring, leading him to seek thrills?
Humans are indeed the embryo of desire, and once it develops, it becomes unstoppable.
We went to a lounge in the outer corridor, and Liu Yuning suddenly said to me, "If one day I become a minister and have everything, I will definitely not be like Zhao Gaoyuan. I will use my power to help more people!"
"Yes, I can see that you will definitely become a minister!"
"Uh, are you mocking me?"
"No, seeing you so resolute, I already see the dawn of you becoming a minister in the future!"
"Hmph, you're clearly making fun of me, but you say it as if it's true. Indeed, all you men are glib-tongued."
"Don't generalize!"
Liu Yuning didn't continue talking to me and strode away, leaving a gust of cold wind behind her. I suppose this is what they call walking with the wind.
Soon, Zhao Gaoyuan and the others were sent to the procuratorate. I went to the technical department and found He Xin playing games with Shao Zhengzhi. This guy, of course, came with us.
As a member of the Sin Punishment Team, not one can be missing.
Seeing me, Shao Zhengzhi immediately pressed Tab+Alt to switch to the surveillance screen. I chuckled, "It's okay, keep playing. Were you playing 'Nioh 2' just now? That game is very challenging. Can you handle it?"
"It's okay, at least I die dozens of times a day. Ah, I can't get past this part again! Why is this damned infantryman so hard to beat!"
"Zhengzhi, it's your turn!"
Shao Zhengzhi kept winking at her, but He Xin had no idea I was right behind her.
I had no choice but to gently tap her shoulder. He Xin turned around in surprise, "Uh, Dad, when did you get here?" She covered the screen with her hand.
"Not long ago. Take your time, I'm not here to check up on you! The case is solved, and there's nothing much to do for now!" I patted He Xin's shoulder, telling her not to be nervous.
She released her hand from the screen and chuckled, "Sorry, I just died 108 times, and I'm still in a bad mood. Oh no, I accidentally reset the game!"
He Xin suddenly stood up, clenching her small fists. I curiously asked her, "What's wrong?"
"It's all your fault!" With that, He Xin chased me out of the Provincial Public Security Department.
Mathematics is a very interesting subject. "There is a method to conquer depression: find an option that seems correct, then firmly believe in it, prove it, and execute it in practice. When you strive to prove its correctness, you will ultimately find that it often becomes correct in reality." This is a famous quote by the great mathematician Descartes. After May 24, 2022, a case appeared around me that fit this description.
My name is He Sheng. I am currently affiliated with the Fuming City Police Bureau as a criminal investigation consultant. I graduated from the Forensic Medicine department, but my grandfather was actually a coroner.
He Xin and I were preparing to attend a Jay Chou concert. I accompanied her because He Xin once dreamed of being a star, so I went with her to see it.
I heard there was also a bowling competition at the concert. It's said to be a sport that Mr. Chou likes and enjoys playing with others.
At the time, I didn't think much of it; I was just going to join the fun.
I heard that a mathematician named Kou Xueming was invited to the venue by Mr. Chou.
I had seen news about this person online. He's said to be a very formidable mathematician, though he's still in university, about his third year. To have achieved such mastery in mathematics at this age is truly a prodigy.