The storm that wrecked havoc in Capital City didn't subside even for the next few months. The news of Nan Cheng being the perpetrator behind the human trafficking, drug distribution, homicides as well as sexual assault toward minors exploded, causing Henan Corporation's stock to plumt in a single night.
His victims went back to more than a decade ago, majority of them didn't even realize what cri he had done until they turned adults. By then, they had beco too timid to speak up, silently burying everything down to the deepest recess of their minds. It wasn't until one person decided to bring the truth to light did many others start to regain courage.
That person was Wan Biwen, Nan Cheng's ex secretary and also one of the children whose education he had sponsored. All this ti, she had been brought out of Dreamscape Bar by Jia Renyu on behalf of Si Zhening's request. It wasn't until Nan Cheng was apprehended by the police did she start to show up in public again.
Truth behind the puzzle which she gave Yu Li'er before she left — the farr and his poisonous plant — was finally solved. It was a huge clue that tipped Nan Cheng off as the man used to be just an ordinary small businessman until the President saw the great potential in him and decided to invest many resources on him. Nan Cheng didn't disappoint, he grew up to be soone who stood out among others — indeed a very rare exotic plant. However, beneath that beautiful exterior, he caused huge damage to the country as the cris he was charged with were both heavy and unprecedented.
Nan Cheng's behavior garnered contempt and hatred throughout the whole country, especially those vigorous keyboard warriors who blackened him to the point where his own son wouldn't be able to recognize him.
Speaking of his son, the news of Nan Xukun being confird as the wanted serial killer had also been broadcasted in all news channels. Along with that, the abuse Nan Xukun and her mother had endured was also uncovered. Due to the trauma Nan Cheng inflicted on him, Nan Xukun ended up suffering from dissociative personality disorder and severe schizophrenia. For a period of ti, he beca the talk of the town. A few journalists had even been inspired by his life experience and pleaded to interview him in person, intending to turn it into books.
Nowadays if one strolled along the street, they wouldn't have possibly not heard about Nan Xukun's tragic yet ironic story.
After all was said and done, the suspected serial killer who kidnapped CEO Jiang's son didn't garner that much attention. It was unknown what his fate was and slowly, people started to forget about him.
With that, the chilling winter ended and spring arrived peacefully.
The ti when the cherry blossoms burst out in vivid pink colors like cotton candy was also the ti when Shi Nian had her first orientation as a freshman in Sangzhe University.
With her hair tied in a ponytail and a pantsuit donning her body, she exuded a more mature aura than usual.
The atmosphere in the university was boisterous and lively with nurous performances by upperclassn who wanted to recruit newbies into their clubs.
Shi Nian waved goodbye to Mo Ling who was dragged away by her classmates in the Departnt of Art and Design, then painstakingly paved her way past the crowd to the exit. By then, her arms were already filled with flyers.
Her eyes lit up as soon as they landed on the two tall figures that stood outside the gate. They wore nothing but ordinary loose sweaters and cotton pants, yet their towering body, proportional fra and remarkable aura instantly caused them to stick up like a sore thumb. Moreover, one of them didn't wear a mask like the other, letting his aggressively handso face be exposed to the public. Nonetheless, none of them gave a damn, pretending not to notice when the passersby ogled on them, making Shi Nian unsure whether to laugh or cry.
She deliberately made a circle around them and intended to give them a surprise. However, she was busted before she could even do it.
The man who didn't wear a mask frowned, his expression contemptuous. "Don't tell you want to surprise us like the scene in teenage youth idol dramas. It's disgusting."
The one with a mask turned around, his eyes curving into a smile. "Too bad, we have already noticed you from afar."
This was blatantly mocking her for being short!
Shi Nian pouted. "You two are so an! Since when did you beco such good buddies with each other?" Shi Nian hugged the masked man's arm and sulked. "I can still understand it if it's Binchen gege, but why did you also tease ?"
"Hey!" Xu Binchen huffed out an angry laugh. "Co here, what do you an by that? Am I that kind of person in your eyes?"
Jiang Jinyan chuckled, his voice ca out muffled through the mask. "Seeing you sneaking around thinking we couldn't spot you was just too adorable." He patted Shi Nian's head gently. "Are you hungry?"
"Uh-huh." Shi Nian's stomach growled in a tily manner. Grinning toward Xu Binchen, she raised her brows teasingly. "Will Binchen gege treat us? Afterall, he has just been promoted. To a Captain at that!"
Xu Binchen let out a scoff. Nonetheless, he couldn't hide the faint smile on his eyes. "Brat." Turning around, he beckoned to them. "Co on. Just treat this as my congratulations for you passing your exam successfully."
That's right, a week ago, Xu Binchen was officially promoted to be the new Captain of the Special Cri Investigation Squad. After the serial murder case concluded, Director Fen's transaction with Nan Cheng was discovered. It turned out that Director Fen's youngest son died mysteriously a few years ago. It wasn't until he sat in the Director's position did he discover so truth he didn't know before. His son died unjustly in the hands of the mafia and he was adamant to make them pay. Unfortunately, he chose the wrong person to cooperate with.
After Nan Cheng's cris were proven true, Director Fen willingly resigned from his position and accepted his punishnts. On the other hand, whether he would be able to throw Jia Renyu behind the bars, it would be the event far in the future.
As for Jin Renguang, he beca the most suitable candidate as the next Director and almost received unanimous votes from the higher-ups. Adding on to the reason for his ntal assessnt score being too low, he successfully handed over his position as Captain to Xu Binchen and ascended to beco the ultimate big boss of not only the SCI squad but also the General Cri Division. The mbers had no idea whether they should rejoice that Jin Renguang wasn't their ruthless Captain who would torture them anymore or they should lant that they had to execute his commands without fail for the man was perfectly capable of withholding their salary.
Regarding Nan Xukun and Si Zhening, Shi Nian hadn't heard much from them. The last news she heard from Ru iqi a month ago was that Nan Xukun might possibly be acquitted of his cris and would be monitored in a ntal institution in the future. As for Si Zhening, he would receive at least 20 years of imprisonnt.
In the end, she could say that everything ended nicely...maybe.
"What are you thinking of?" Jiang Jinyan's voice brought her out of her reverie.
She shook her head and grinned, eyes landing on their intertwined hands. "Nothing. Just that...it's nice to be able to hold hands with you like this without a care in the world."
Jiang Jinyan let out a chuckle and squeezed her hands tighter, his eyes oozing with love and affection.
"Hey! You three!" A familiar voice called out from afar. "Where are you going?" Ru iqi approached and asked with a smile.
"Senior Ru." Xu Binchen looked as if he had a headache. "What are you doing here?"
Ru iqi harrumphed. "Have you forgotten that I am an Associate Professor here, Captain Xu?" The last word was emphasized with a teasing tone. "Isn't that right, Shi Nian?"
"En!" Shi Nian bead and bowed politely. "Please take care of from now on, Professor."
"Aren't you supposed to call Teacher?" Ru iqi smiled aningfully.
Shi Nian blinked and exclaid with an 'ah'. Standing upright, she gave the woman a salute. "Reporting, Teacher! From now on I, Shi Nian, will learn under your tutelage to be a good criminal psychologist!"
Ru iqi returned with another solemn salute. "Very good, my disciple. Learn well from and co to intern at Police HQ when you're in your senior year later."
"That's still three years away!" Shi Nian laughed. When even her seniors in the Departnt of Psychology still hadn't even planned where to do their internship, Shi Nian had secured a spot in her pocket. If anyone knew, they would be envious to death. "But still, thank you very much, Teacher. By the way, have you eaten yet? If you haven't, please co and join us. Binchen gege said he will treat!"
"Then, I will gladly take you up on your offer."
Xu Binchen sighed. "Have you ever asked for my opinion?"
Jiang Jinyan shook his head and looked at him with pity, prompting a sneer from Xu Binchen. "What are you looking at, brat? I will only treat them because they're my colleague and future colleague. What are you?"
Jiang Jinyan scoffed and retorted. "Do you think I won't be able to pay for myself?"
Sparks and electricity flew as the two n had a staring showdown. It had always been like this. In one glance, the two looked as if they didn't have a good relationship but Shi Nian knew that they were closer than that. She had even once sported them drinking together behind her backs.
Shi Nian exchanged a look with Ru iqi and covered her mouth, giggling.
The wind blew, carrying with it the scent of cherry blossom suffused with a tinge of sweetness in the air. Shi Nian inhaled deeply with a smile on her face.
It was yet another spring.
Last year around this ti, a miracle woke her up from a coma. When she looked back at it, so many things had happened. They had gone through such a long, arduous journey to be able to get to today's peace. This year too, and the years after that, she hoped that it would remain the sa.
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A/N: oooh Shi Nian will def be a good criminal psychologist (ﾉ≧∀≦)ﾉ and Xu Binchen becos Captain Xu!
Next — the last chapter. Please prepare your heart ^^
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