Forbidden Land – CH 118

Zhang Chao returned to his dorm in a daze, found Lin Yi’ang, called him to his room, closed the door, and sighed heavily.

Lin Yi’ang, seeing his expression, knew something was wrong. He didn’t dare joke around anymore and asked seriously, “What’s wrong? Is it you and Chen Rong…?”

Zhang Chao nodded heavily. “Yes, it’s all true…”

Lin Yi’ang gasped, hesitating, “Then… how are you…?”

Zhang Chao gritted his teeth and said, “Everything’s over now.” He suddenly looked up, staring sharply at Lin Yi’ang, and said, “How could Bai Qiu and Li Weihao commit suicide?”

Lin Yi’ang’s eyes flashed, and he said, “They all said it was due to academic pressure.”

“Screw your academic pressure!” Zhang Chao lunged forward, grabbing Lin Yi’ang by the collar, and said, “You still want to lie to me? I know everything!”

Lin Yi’ang said, “What do you know?”

Zhang Chao said, “Tell me quickly, how did they die?”

Lin Yi’ang brushed his hand away, annoyed. “You already know; why are you asking me?”

“You son of a bitch—” Zhang Chao, seeing his scoundrel-like demeanor, really wanted to punch him.

Lin Yi’ang frowned, sighed, and said, “It isn’t that I don’t want to tell you; it’s just that people are dead, and some things are hard to say.”

Zhang Chao said seriously, “What exactly is it? You have to tell me clearly today!”

Lin Yi’ang hesitated for a long time and finally nodded, saying, “Bai Qiu and Li Weihao did indeed commit suicide. You think they had no reason to commit suicide, but actually, it isn’t what you think.”

Zhang Chao frowned, listening intently.

Lin Yi’ang said, “Just listen. They are already dead. Just pretend it never happened; treat it as a story. Don’t get agitated. They are dead; it isn’t worth it!”

Zhang Chao roared, “Can’t you just get to the point? Why are you beating around the bush? I’m completely out of patience!”

Lin Yi’ang said, “Fine, fine, but don’t get agitated after you hear this. If you do something impulsive, I’ll be in big trouble.”

Zhang Chao said, “Just tell me quickly; I won’t get agitated.”

Lin Yi’ang hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head and reluctantly began, “Bai Qiu’s death was undeniably suicide. You don’t know this, the other classmates don’t know this, but Teacher Liu and Bai Qiu’s family do. Because Bai Qiu did something wrong to you, she felt guilty, and that’s why she committed suicide.”

“Did something wrong to me?” Zhang Chao was completely bewildered. Was he being deceived again?

Lin Yi’ang continued, “This matter, actually, is related to me, but I haven’t told anyone else. Although Bai Qiu is your girlfriend, and I introduced her, I initially thought you two were a good match. It would be great if my cousin and my best friend could get together. Later, I noticed you and Bai Qiu didn’t seem to spend much time together, and your relationship didn’t seem as close as other couples. Although you two went to a small hotel in Wenzhou Village, something felt off. But I didn’t pay much attention; it was your business, and as the matchmaker, I couldn’t say much. But a few months ago, I went to Wenzhou Village for dinner, and when I came out, I saw Bai Qiu and another man going to a hotel.”

“What!” Zhang Chao exclaimed in shock, his face changing drastically.

Lin Yi’ang looked at him, and Zhang Chao said coldly, “Continue.”

Lin Yi’ang could only stammer as he continued, “Later…later, the two of them really went to a hotel. Afterwards, I talked to Bai Qiu and asked her who this man was. She said he was a guy from the Architecture Department.”

“Bullshit, what a fucking perverted architecture guy!” Zhang Chao shouted angrily, panting heavily. “Continue!”

Lin Yi’ang hesitated, then said, “She said…she said they’d known each other for a long time, but just because you were her boyfriend and she hadn’t treated you badly, she…she couldn’t bear to hurt you. Later, she said she felt truly sorry for you and didn’t know what to do. I said I’d keep it a secret for her and that she should treat you better in the future. She hesitated and didn’t agree. I threatened her that if she continued to see that guy, I would tell you and also tell her parents. Then, a few days later, she jumped off a building.”

Zhang Chao gritted his teeth, suppressing his anger.

Bai Qiu, Bai Qiu was actually that kind of person!

Lin Yi’ang continued, “Later she ‘committed suicide.’ Bai Qiu’s story was found in her… her encrypted online logs. Her family knew about it, and the police even interviewed that guy from the Architecture Department. But considering the person was already dead, it’s a shameful thing, so no one revealed it. Teacher Liu knew about it but couldn’t tell you. Me too; I was afraid it would be too much of a shock for you. Later… later, you lost your memory, so it became even harder to talk to you about it. In short, the person was dead, and you shouldn’t pursue the mistakes they made before they died. That’s why I’ve always encouraged you to pursue Chen Rong, because I felt Bai Qiu wronged you, and Chen Rong would be alright.”

“What about Li Weihao?”

Lin Yi’ang was startled, looking timidly into Zhang Chao’s eyes. Seeing his aggressive gaze, he had no choice but to speak. After a long silence, he finally said, “Li Weihao… Li Weihao… his death… it was your fault… no, it’s related to you.”

Bang! Zhang Chao felt like the whole world had gone ‘upside-down’.”