Chapter 88: The Ending of Huang Yan, Reopening of the Magic City University Dismemberment Case!

Li Ying, who had received the answer, was filled with shock and excitement as she called over the staff holding the camera to return to the TV station.

She was already eager to edit the interview from just now, immediately uploading it to the internet and the TV station.

Or rather…

Li Ying believed that the interview just now could possibly create a huge stir online.

…

After the Magic City TV station staff had left.

Xu Changsheng, with a sense of emotion, glanced at Su Ming and, quite satisfied, said:

“Su Ming.”

“No matter what others think, for your answer just now, I absolutely 100% agree.”

“Alright, it’s getting late now.”

“I plan to organize today’s action process and case clues later, and the investigation and reopening of the Magic City University dismemberment case will start in full tomorrow.”

“After all, we’ll have to wait for the criminal investigation teams from other provinces and cities to catch the front-line agent, then we’ll see if we can gain crucial clues after their interrogation.”

“Tonight, I’ll integrate the latest clues and review the case file again.”

“So, Xiao Ming, you can arrange the follow-up time as you see fit.”

“Tomorrow, we must fully investigate the 5.13 Magic City University dismemberment case!”

After saying that, Xu Changsheng patted Su Ming’s shoulder again with a sigh, ready to go retrieve the detailed files of the 5.13 dismemberment case.

…

At this moment.

Su Ming glanced at the time and found that it was already 9 p.m. He rubbed his stomach and sighed helplessly.

From 10 a.m. until now, he hadn’t eaten a single bite of food. Criminal investigations were like this; when it got busy, there was no time to eat.

The urgency of solving the case earlier, coupled with adrenaline, had kept him from feeling hungry.

But now…

The feeling of hunger hit him like a flood.

He casually picked up a bowl of unopened instant noodles from the reception desk, preparing to eat a few bites to fill his stomach when suddenly, a hoarse and tired, but excited voice called from behind.

“Eh?”

“Officer Su, you haven’t eaten either?”

“Come, come, join us! We made a lot of dishes, just need to add a pair of chopsticks.”

Upon hearing this call.

Su Ming immediately turned around and saw Huang Yan’s parents, holding many lunch boxes. They even raised the boxes slightly, as if to show that they had indeed cooked a lot and were not just being polite.

Looking at the food in Huang Yan’s parents’ hands and then at the instant noodles in his own hand, Su Ming did not hesitate and placed the noodles back on the desk, giving a gentle smile and nodding.

“Then I’ll trouble you.”

Huang Yan’s father quickly shook his head, countering without hesitation.

“Trouble? How could it be a trouble?”

“Besides, we haven’t even properly thanked you for saving Xiao Yan this morning.”

…

At the meeting table in the criminal investigation team’s office.

Various home-cooked dishes filled the table, roughly at least seven or eight dishes.

Su Ming sat alone on one side.

Opposite him sat Huang Yan’s family, with Huang Yan sitting in the center.

Since the team had promised Huang Yan that she could have a meal with her family, they naturally kept their word.

Because Su Ming was present and confirmed that Huang Yan’s danger was relatively low, the officers in charge had temporarily uncuffed her.

At this moment, Huang Yan’s father handed a large disposable bowl of food to Su Ming, joining his hands together as a polite apology.

“Officer Su.”

“We didn’t know you hadn’t eaten yet, so we made these dishes with Xiao Yan’s favorites. Please bear with us.”

Su Ming waved his hand nonchalantly, picked up a mouthful of rice, and smiled.

“Don’t say that.”

“These dishes look so good; they must taste great, definitely better than instant noodles.”

Sitting opposite Su Ming, Huang Yan gently picked up a piece of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, her eyes reddening as she lowered her head and softly said.

“Indeed…”

“Only my mom’s scrambled eggs with tomatoes taste like this. No one else can make it like this.”

“I’ve already forgotten… forgotten how long it’s been since I tasted this flavor.”

These words made Huang Yan’s parents fall silent, and they lowered their heads in regret and guilt.

After a few seconds of silence.

Huang Yan’s father raised his head, looked at his daughter Huang Yan, who had her head down, then turned to Su Ming with a serious expression and asked.

“Officer Su.”

“We’ve learned about Zhang Wan’s background, and we’ve also asked other officers just now.”

“They said…”

“Zhang Wan’s parents are not in the Magic City, and even after contacting them, they have no plans to come handle her affairs.”

“So, we were wondering if it would be possible for us to handle her affairs?”

“No matter what, she was Xiao Yan’s best friend, and we want her to rest in peace, not to be left in the morgue waiting for someone to claim her.”

“But now, we’re not sure if it’s proper for us to handle it.”

This suggestion surprised Su Ming, raising an eyebrow, but after looking at Huang Yan, it wasn’t that unexpected.

He picked up a piece of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, a bit different from what Huang Yan had described, thought for a second, and then replied.

“It should be fine.”

“Zhang Wan doesn’t have any assets, and now she has no relatives. You can explain the situation when the time comes.”

“Having you handle her affairs is feasible, both legally and ethically.”

Upon hearing this, Huang Yan’s mood clearly improved, and her chopsticks moved more frequently, praising her mother’s cooking, which hadn’t changed.

However, compared to Huang Yan’s joy, her mother wasn’t so relaxed. She tightly clenched her fists, several times attempting to ask something, but silently gave up.

After several minutes, it seemed she made up her mind and, with a trembling voice, nervously asked.

“Su… Officer Su.”

“I still want to ask one thing.”

“You… Do you think that since Xiao Yan has already taken so many drugs, is there still… still a chance she can quit…”

Before she could finish.

Huang Yan’s father immediately interrupted her with a low shout.

“What are you asking?”

“Just eat now, just eat!”

Hearing this, Huang Yan’s mother immediately lowered her head, not daring to argue. She understood she shouldn’t be asking such a question.

Su Ming could clearly feel the pain in her heart and recalled the many moments he simulated overcoming addiction.

After finishing the last bite of his rice, he looked at Huang Yan’s parents, nodded, and smiled.

“Thank you for the meal, this is much better than instant noodles.”

Then, he turned to Huang Yan, with a firm look in his eyes, and said seriously.

“Huang Yan, I’m telling you…”

“As long as you have enough willpower, as long as you still want a beautiful life, as long as you still long for moments like this with your parents.”

“Even if it’s difficult, you can believe me.”

“A person can absolutely overcome addiction through willpower, and though the process is hard, the result is definitely worth it.”

At that moment.

Su Ming pointed to his temple, speaking with unwavering seriousness.

“Use that truly strong willpower to overcome the cravings caused by drugs.”

“I believe you can do it!”

After finishing his words, Su Ming nodded to Huang Yan’s parents and stood up to leave.

After this meal.

Due to his increasingly busy work, Su Ming never saw Huang Yan and her parents again.

However, he later learned that during the court trial of this case, Huang Yan, being a minor, and since the wrist-cutting injury was not the main cause of Zhang Wan’s death, and considering her cooperation with the police as well as the lack of severe social impact, she was not punished but was instead required to undergo community-based drug rehabilitation.

Years later, one day.

Su Ming heard from a community police officer…

Huang Yan had made considerable efforts during her drug rehabilitation. She had begged for drugs, even resorted to self-harm and starvation to threaten others.

But in the end, with her strong will and help from her family and the community, she successfully overcame her addiction and began a new life.

Eight years later.

Having obtained a psychology counselor certification through undergraduate studies, Huang Yan chose to become a psychological teacher at a middle school…