You Owe Me, My Love

“I did not lie. I did not.” The security captain’s eyes widened as he worked to assure the police.

He swung to face Gu Mingchen and accusingly declared, “I know why you want to drag me into this. It must be because you are having an affair with Ms. Bai but were accidentally caught by that man, so the both of you had no choice but to kill him off to protect your secret.”

“Are you some sort of rabid dog? You seem to be acting like one right now, trying to bite anyone.” Bai Rong rebutted angrily.

Gu Mingchen had been silent for some time but chimed in at this point.

“Please think about this logically. If this occurred out of impulse, there would have been no need for poison. Given my abilities, I could have handled him cleanly. Do you really think there would have been any evidence left for you to find?” Gu Mingchen said sarcastically.

“I got it. The both of you must have drugged him first, then stabbed him while he was still alive. Ms. Bai, who was the more timid one, then screamed in fear.”

“After hearing her scream, it should only have taken you a minute to get here from the 17th floor. Yet, you took 11 minutes. Can I ask what you were doing during all that time? Also, besides me and the people in Room 1729, is there anyone staying near Room 1829?” Gu Mingchen shot back.

“I will check.” The hotel manager quipped.

“Let three police officers follow you, and bring back anyone nearby so we can question them.” Gu Mingchen suggested solemnly.

He looked at the security captain with a shrewd gleam in his eyes, cornering him. “Please open up an interrogation room. I think the killer has been revealed.” He ordered the police chief.

“I am not the killer. Even if you hold great authority, you can’t frame me as you please.” The security captain countered defiantly.

The security chief’s face was as white as a sheet. “Just confess everything you know. Stop trying to harm the innocent like Ms. Bai. Many people will be hurt because of you.”

Gu Mingchen wrinkled his brow. His bony fingers rapped on the table as he turned his gaze towards the security chief. The corners of his mouth slowly curved upwards.

The security chief felt a chill go up his spine and his hands began to tremble.

Could it be?

policeman brought the guests staying in Rooms

did hear a woman’s scream followed by the sounds of knocking on a door. There could not have

around 9.41 p.m. and I’ve looked at my watch to confirm that. I heard

thousand in gambling debts. We had arranged to meet in Room 1929 and when he had almost reached the hotel, I convinced the chief to call those working in the surveillance room over to have cake. I took the opportunity to leave and delete the footage. I first fed him poison but to seal the deal, stabbed him as well just to be sure. Afterward, I tied him up and lowered the body to Room 1829 then went to restore the surveillance footage before returning to the party. I had only just returned to Room 1729 when the scream came, so I brought a few men

a seemingly flawless scheme. Bring him away.” Gu Mingchen called

amazing. You cracked that impeccable and well-executed plan within

lips together, the deep abyss

was still unsolved. The security captain was merely a puppet. The mastermind

I still have some questions for you. Please follow me.” Gu Mingchen ordered

head

they got into the car, Gu Mingchen anxiously urged, “Rong, this place

not afraid

see it? This trap today had been set for you. Both the security captain and chief were involved. We still have no clue who is behind

that she did feel a bit

from the sky garden and used a rope to lower

scene of the crime, with the poison as

future so as to not give them any chance to

is better than cure.” Gu Mingchen shifted closer to Bai Rong and supported himself with one hand beside her head. She could feel every breath he drew as he held

then you can leave. Whether it is continuing being a doctor or leaving the country, as long as you are safe, I no longer have to worry.”

between them was heavy and the pressure made it impossible for

be able to give me what I want, no matter what it is?” Bai Rong’s response was laced with bitter hatred, as her eyes

costs me my life.”

had pierced through her like a swift arrow, instantly dispersing the thick fog of buzzing negativity that had been building. Her heart gave a pang, and

want his life. She wanted

planned to initially play her part as a

to do was accumulate

had to bet her life on