Jian Yao says to Bo Jinyan: “I’ll discover the chance to check out Mai Chen this morning?” 

Bo Jinyan shakes his head: “No, ask him instantly.”

Jian Yao appears to be like at him.  Aren’t they supposed to hide their identities? 

Bo Jinyan glances at her: “Do you assume I am an fool?”

Ah, she virtually forgets, this man is an professional on prison psychology.

–

Mai Chen comes into the room.  He appears to be like a bit apprehended.

Bo Jinyan asks him to sit down down:  “Tech division known as me yesterday.  They managed to revive a number of the knowledge from Wang Wan Wei’s laptop, together with her on-line diary.  She talked about that you simply confessed your like to her on the night time that she died.”

Mai Chen places down his head.  He retains silent. 

“Why did you conceal such an necessary piece of data from the police? It’s a matter of integrity.”  

Mei Chen’s face turns purple.  His head remains to be bowed.  He sits there immobile.

Jian Yao is engrossed in watching the 2 of them.  Then she sees Bo Jinyan blinks at her.  

What’s that alleged to imply?  Is it her flip to talk?  What’s she alleged to say?  She has no concept. 

So Jian Yao decides to ‘interpret’ the blink the way in which she sees match. 

She will get up, pours a glass of water and passes it to Mei Chen.  

Mei Chen: “…… Thanks.”

Jian Yao appears to be like up on the Bo Jinyan: “ Director Bo, enable me to say a number of phrases.”

Jian Yao appears to be like at Bo Jinyan.  She shouldn’t be positive if this ‘good cop unhealthy cop’ tactic is what he’s after, however she has to behave quick.  

She stands beside Mai Chen, says softly: “You shouldn’t have to be nervous.  I feel Director Bo is simply involved for the wellbeing of the entire division.  Giving a false police assertion can have severe penalties.  Why don’t you clarify the state of affairs to us and we will see what we will do.”

Mai Chen appears to be like up at them.  With unhappiness in his eyes, he says: “I am sorry.  Sure, I did see Wang Wan Wei that night time.  I didn’t anticipate her to commit suicide.” He clears his throat, “Firm coverage doesn’t enable colleagues to be in a romantic relationship.  If it’s came upon, I shall be fired instantly.  So I dare not say something.” 

Bo Jinyan appears to be like to Jian Yao. He has not learn via the worker guide.  

Jian Yao nods.  Sure, there may be such a provision.

Bo Jinyan: “Are you able to inform us what occurred that night time?”

Mai Chen’s eyes are purple.  He’s attempting to carry again the tears coming to his eyes: “That night time, I had the sudden urge to let her know the way I really feel.  I went to the villa she was staying..”

“What time was that?” Bo Jinyan interrupts him.

“Round midnight.  It was fairly late by then, so I glanced at my watch earlier than I left my villa.  I noticed lights shining from her room.  I do know she remains to be awake.”

“Then what occurred?” Jian Yao says softly.

Mai Chen took a deep breath, he says: “I instructed her that I like her very a lot.  I would like her to be my girlfriend. She mentioned she is going to contemplate. So I went again to sleep, until the following morning.”

Bo Jinyan: “What time did you permit?”

“12:30am or so.”

“Did she appear uncommon or totally different to how she often behaves whenever you had been collectively?” Jian Yao asks.

Mai Chen’s face has bitter chortle: “I used to be too nervous, I didn’t pay a lot consideration.”

Bo Jinyan: “What else did you guys discuss?”

Mai Chen pauses for a second: “That’s it.” 

he doesn’t wish to discuss it anymore. 

Is he concealing one thing? Or is it just too painful to speak about it?  Jian Yao shouldn’t be positive. Ought to they proceed?  Ought to they let him go now?  What ought to she do?

On this level, Bo Jinyan speaks: “Jian Yao, please tidy up Wang Wan Wei’s on-line diary and ship a replica to the police.”

Jian Yao: “Sure, Director Bo. ” 

– Why does he instantly point out the diary?

Mai Chen appears to be like up: “Can I…… have a look at her diary?”

–

Mai Chen is getting increasingly emotional as he reads her diary.  

As per Bo Jinyan’s directions, Jian Yao is barely exhibiting him the components the place she has a crush on Mai Chen.  By the point he finishes, he’s sobbing uncontrollably. 

Jian Yao sits beside him.  Her hand gently patting his again: “It’s alright.” Mai Chen’s temper has spiralled uncontrolled.  He turns and hugs her tightly.

This can be a regular response for somebody in search of consolation.  But it surely took Jian Yao a bit abruptly.  She stands immobile, permitting him to carry her and continues to consolation him.   Then a chilly voice from behind him says: “Do you not have bones to help your personal physique? Let go of her.”

Listening to these phrases, Jian Yao and Mai Chen shortly separate.  

– What kind of response is it? She remembers his ‘infectious illness’ idea.  Is he involved that she would possibly get sick from a hug?  However Mai Chen actually would not appear to be a drug addict. 

——

“That day she was carrying a blue gown. Now I perceive why she likes to put on blue.   She had no make up on, carrying a pair of pearl earrings, had her hair down…. she is a fairly lady.  Her eyes had been a bit purple.  However after I requested her what’s incorrect, she mentioned she was okay.”

…… After I requested her to be my girlfriend, she mentioned she is going to contemplate. I mentioned, that I’d name her in an hour. However I didn’t.  I fell asleep.  I used to be too drained.   Possibly… I didn’t hold my phrases… If solely… I did name.. perhaps she would nonetheless be alive?…  I’m ashamed to say this…. it’s… my fault. “

Bo Jinyan asks: “Does anybody else within the division is aware of about your emotions in the direction of her?”

“They’re all conscious of it.” Mai Chen whispered, “That morning, when her physique was discovered, I used to be uncontrolled.  Everybody noticed me.  They’re simply protecting up for me.” 

–

Jian Yao tells Mai Chen to maintain their dialog confidential.  The Chairman shouldn’t be eager for anybody else to find out about it, and it’s additionally to point out respect for the lifeless. Mai Chen nods.

He walks out of Bo Jinyan workplace and returns to his seat.  Zhou Qin, who sits subsequent to him pats on his shoulder: “Are you okay?”

Anybody can inform that he cried. 

Mai Chen is a bit embarrassed: “Director Bo shouldn’t be pleased with the proposal I did. He gave me fairly a tough time.”  He will get up and walks in the direction of the bathrooms. 

–

Jian Yao appears to be like via the glass.

As if he can learn her thoughts, Bo Jinyan says: “ You are feeling sorry for him.”    

Jian Yao:  “Just a little…”

“You shouldn’t be.“ Bo Jinyan mentioned, “It’s due to his cowardice and guilt, that the reality behind her dying is hid from the police all this time.”

He continues: “Name Yin Ziqi.  Inform her we can’t proceed with the investigation.”  

Jian Yao “Why?”

Bo Jinyan adjusts his posture: “As a result of this can be a homicide investigation. I need to notify the police. We will’t proceed with the investigation in secret as she needs. Bravo! ”

Jian Yao is shocked. 

“Why is it a homicide? You mentioned it your self yesterday. She wrote the suicide be aware.”

“I mentioned she wrote the suicide be aware, however I by no means mentioned she dedicated suicide.” Bo Jinyan smiles :”Do you not see it?  There are too many issues that don’t add up.  This can be a homicide case. And the killer is one in all your pretty colleagues in Buyer 3 Division.”