Infiltration and Planning
There was only one urn containing ashes in Xia Yue's home, and Lin Yu could easily deduce this from the wear and tear and its placement...
That "urn" belonged to Xia Yue's father.
In other words, Xia Yue's remains are not in this house.
Hearing Lin Yu's words, Xia's mother was somewhat surprised, but she did not feel particularly offended.
"Xiao Lin, what do you want to see this for?"
Lin Yu pursed his lips. "There are some things I wanted to say to her that I hadn't finished... so I wanted to know where her body is kept."
"I always felt that she probably couldn't hear what I was saying to the signs and pictures."
Lin Yu's tone was somewhat downcast.
Although the reason sounded rather dubious, his somewhat sorrowful tone prevented Xia's mother from having any doubts.
She looked at Lin Yu, and hesitated before asking, "Are you and Xiaoyue very close?"
"We haven't known each other for very long, but she's probably one of the people I'm closest to," Lin Yu said softly. "I often have this unreal feeling, and I don't know if you, Auntie, feel the same way..."
"People just suddenly disappear, it feels like I've been transported to a world I've never been to before."
As Lin Yu spoke, he looked down at his hands, opening and closing them again.
"So, Auntie, I want to talk to her, and also to make sure... that all of this really happened."
Then, Lin Yu raised his head and gave a somewhat apologetic smile.
"I'm sorry, Auntie, I don't think I should have said these things in front of you."
Xia's mother paused for a moment, then shook her head.
"No, it's nothing..."
"Xiaoyue hasn't been cremated yet because she died unexpectedly, and the surveillance cameras just happened to be broken."
"Although the police said that the preliminary investigation and examination results do indeed indicate an accident, further identification results are still pending and will take about 20 days."
"We weren't in a rush to cremate her, thinking that if Xiaoyue really wasn't in an accident, we couldn't let her be wronged... so we decided to postpone the cremation for now."
Although Xia's mother spoke calmly, her expression was still somewhat unnatural.
When I hear words like "remains" or "cremation," I can still feel the heartache I felt when I first received the news.
Her husband and children both died unexpectedly; if it weren't for her daughter, this mother probably wouldn't have been able to cope.
Lin Yu nodded.
"I understand, Auntie. I'm sorry to have made you say things that would upset you."
"It's alright, it's alright," Xia's mother shook her head. "I know you're feeling bad too, child."
"You're not feeling well either... It's already noon, do you want to stay for lunch? I've almost finished cooking!"
As Xia's mother spoke, Lin Yu was about to politely decline.
Just then, the sound of a door opening came from the entrance.
A girl in a middle school uniform pushed open the door and walked in, speaking loudly.
"Mom, I'm home."
When the junior high school girl walked in, she was surprised and wary to find Lin Yu sitting in the living room.
"Mom, who is he?"
Lin Yu stood up, Xia's mother introduced him, "Xia Yang, this is your sister's friend, Brother Lin."
After Xia's mother finished introducing him, Lin Yu nodded slightly. "Hello, Xia Yang, I've heard your sister mention you before."
The girl Xia Yang looked visibly uncomfortable.
"Um!"
She gave a curt reply and quickly walked back to her room.
Xia's mother was a little embarrassed. "This child is shy around strangers..."
Lin Yu shook his head. "It's nothing, I did disturb you."
"Seeing that you and Xia Yang are both doing well, I feel a little relieved... Xia Yang might not even want to come out for dinner while I'm here, so I'll be leaving now."
Before Xia's mother could try to persuade him to stay again, Lin Yu added, "I also have things to do this afternoon. I'll come see you again when I have the chance."
Xia's mother could only nod. "Okay, Xiao Lin... then drive carefully."
Lin Yu left Xia Yue's house and got back on his bicycle.
Under the bright Noon sun and gentle breeze, Lin Yu rode his bicycle along the roads of North Bridge District in Jiang City, his gloomy mood slightly eased.
After leaving Xia Yue's house, Lin Yu clearly realized...
"You're such a good person..."
He exclaimed sincerely.
Lin Yu couldn't tell from the reactions of his colleagues at work and his family at home...
Xia Yue is a very good person.
Her passing must have been a devastating blow to those around her, especially her family.
But...
Lin Yu did not feel the slightest guilt or self-reproach because of this.
After all, Xia Yue had also considered killing him back then.
Furthermore...
Lin Yu felt that, even if we take a step back and assume the worst, the one who should be most responsible for Xia Yue's death was Fluoxetine.
It was Fluoxetine that personally sent Xia Yue into the "Death game," and it was Fluoxetine that killed Xia Yue in reality.
Even if Lin Yu killed her twice in the "Death game"...
But Lin Yu himself was also given Fluoxetine.
"I will avenge you, Xia Yue, after all, we share the same enemy."
"So..."
"You wouldn't mind if I borrowed your identity, would you?"
"I think your family and friends would be happy to see this."
Lin Yu stopped his bicycle in front of a restaurant.
However, Lin Yu did not enter the restaurant, but instead turned into the Alley next to it.
Then, Lin Yu patted the dozing Little Octopus on his shoulder.
"Hannah, wake up."
Hannah, who had looked a little wilted from the sun, perked up.
"Quack quack, Director, what are your orders!"
Lin Yu looked at the sign across the street that read "Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau North Bridge Branch" and said in a low voice.
"If you use [Stealth Disguise] to keep both of us completely 'invisible' while we're moving, how long could that last?"
Lin Yu asked in a low voice, Hannah thought for a moment before replying in a low voice.
"I probably can't do this for very long, because I'm not very strong."
Hearing Hannah's words, Lin Yu stroked his chin.
But...
Hannah's next words left Lin Yu speechless.
"Quack... It can probably only last for about an hour?"
"If it were just me, it might take four hours!"
"This isn't short at all, Hannah."
Hannah was shocked by Lin Yu's words.
"Huh?! But Uncle Ka can hold out for six hours with people with him!"
Lin Yu sighed helplessly.
"That's because your Uncle Ka is too strong, not because you're too weak."
The Little Octopus was very happy to hear Lin Yu's words.
"Quack, so I'm really strong, Director!"
"Hehe... Thank you for the compliment!"
She said happily.
"Shall we activate our abilities now, Director?"
The Little Octopus asked excitedly.
Lin Yu nodded.
"Of course, because I might have to infiltrate a heavily guarded place!"