Chapter 583: I Have Taken a Life

Book Chapter 583: I Have Taken a Life (Update 1)

Commercial Apartment Sales Center. Lin

The moment he stepped in, Xiao Yu felt as if he were entering a chic café.

The setting was refined yet unconventional—a true reflection of the project’s quality.

Two women in work uniforms, looking as graceful as models, approached him.

They were tall, attractive, and wore warm, inviting smiles.

When they looked at him, it was as if they had found long-lost family.

“Sir…”

One sales representative began, but as her gaze landed on Xiao Yu, her eyes went wide.

The other reacted the same, her eyes fixed on his handsome face as if she were entranced.

Bright eyes like stars, exquisite features, and an aura of extraordinary elegance…

Encountering a man who outshone even a celebrity in charm.

For any lovelorn girl, who could possibly resist Xiao Yu’s allure?

Each time the ladies looked at him so intently, Xiao Yu sighed as if overwhelmed by his own prominence.

Back when he went shopping with Mu Qingwu, he’d often get playfully poked or pinched.

If they were so eager to watch me, do you think I’d dare to snatch their eyes out?

Forget it—I’d better keep a low profile and remain mysterious from now on.

Not a word about my good looks and charm… Xiao Yu joked silently to himself.

“Police!”

Wang Cheng, who had been ignored by the ladies, rolled his eyes and flashed his badge.

As a man,

he sometimes felt envious of having such a ‘perfect’ mentor.

The term ‘perfect’ seemed tailor-made for Xiao Yu.

And so Wang Cheng was quite puzzled.

Why would a mentor who could be a star based solely on his looks choose to be a police officer?

“Huh?”

The two sales representatives snapped back to attention, their expressions full of shock.

“Your sales center has nine staff members, right?”

Xiao Yu replied coolly, “One Manager, two in internal affairs, and six in property sales… All are women?”

A sales center staffed entirely by women wasn’t exactly a novelty.

Female real estate agents naturally had an edge.

Global rough statistics show that 73% of property buyers are men, while only 27% are women.

What kind of balance and concept is that?

According to behavioral psychology,

women in real estate consistently outperform their male counterparts by an average of 35%.

And what does that indicate?

“It’s like this…”

One of the sales gals nodded, her expression mixed with confusion and surprise.

“Is your Manager here?”

Xiao Yu continued, “If she is, have her come out and round up everyone from the sales center. If she isn’t, call her and tell her the police are looking for her. Have her cooperate with the investigation immediately.”

The sales representatives exchanged glances before one pulled out her phone and made a call.

After about fifty minutes,

all nine staff members of the sales center were assembled.

To be honest, nine women in work uniforms lined up in front of the men.

Anyone not mentally strong would have felt a bit disoriented.

After all, in the eyes of some men, work uniforms are just another kind of attire.

Especially in summer—the sight of nine women in crisp white shirts, uniform skirts, and long, sleek black stockings was almost overwhelming.

For those lacking proper nourishment, it would be hard to cope.

Xiao Yu’s gaze, calm yet slightly chilly, swept over the faces of the women.

It eventually settled on the face of the female Manager.

Wu Jing, 31, a native of Bincheng, a property sales professional standing 171 cm tall with a slender frame, and an alumna of Bincheng Art Academy…

Xiao Yu decided to start questioning one by one. He said to the Manager, “Could you prepare a quiet room for me?”

“Certainly.”

Faced with police orders, few could refuse; without hesitation, Wu Jing nodded.

Inside an office,

Wu Jing was the first to be interrogated.

At that moment, Xiao Yu and Wang Cheng watched the Manager closely.

“There’s been a homicide in the apartment building, you know?”

Xiao Yu stared directly into Wu Jing’s eyes.

“I’ve heard.”

A hint of fear flashed across Wu Jing’s otherwise delicate features as she nodded.

“You’re the one who did it, aren’t you?” Xiao Yu asked softly.

The moment the question left his lips, both Wang Cheng and Wu Jing were stunned into silence.

Seeing his protégé’s dumbfounded expression, Xiao Yu thought to himself: Still so young!

After a long pause, Wu Jing finally regained her composure and looked at Xiao Yu anxiously, “Officer, you…”

“Just joking.”

Xiao Yu gave a slight smile, though the cold indifference in his eyes was far from humorous. “Please have the next person come in once you step out.”

Wu Jing left, clearly puzzled.

“Not her?”

Only then did Wang Cheng realize why his mentor had asked so bluntly.

He was observing her facial expressions and body language to spot any signs of guilt.

Microexpressions?

“Not her,” Xiao Yu confirmed with a nod.

He had indeed used the most direct approach to detect the culprit.

If the suspect were guilty, how would she react to the query, ‘You’re the one who did it’?

Even the most composed person, when confronted so directly by a police officer, would lose their calm.

No one could remain completely unruffled.

Although Manager Wu Jing appeared anxious,

her eyes and face more likely betrayed shock and confusion than guilt.

Her reaction, however, was within the range of normal.

Soon, a second woman in a uniform entered.

Gan Shaomei, 27, from L City, was part of the sales center’s internal affairs team…

Her role in internal affairs mainly involved handling the daily operations of the sales center,

such as record-keeping and similar tasks.

Nevertheless, it was rare to see someone so attractive.

If rated, someone like Mu Qingwu would score a perfect 10.

Zhou Yanyu might get a 7, but in Xiao Yu’s eyes, this woman could easily score a 6.

Yet to the average person,

she might even score an 8 or 9.

She possessed the potential to be a star…

Boasting a model-like figure at 170 cm, with expressive, almost conversational eyes,

and delicate features that lit up with a smile before any words were spoken.

Facing two police officers, Gan Shaomei maintained a remarkably calm expression.

But Xiao Yu found that calmness unsettling.

He noticed that this woman exuded even more aura than Manager Wu Jing.

She was more like a manager herself!

Charisma can be innate, cultivated, or even honed by the environment.

How peculiar that an ordinary staff member could carry herself with more flair than a manager.

Isn’t that strange?

“I have a question for you.”

With unwavering eyes, Xiao Yu asked, “Have you ever taken a life?”

“…”

Gan Shaomei paused momentarily after hearing his question.

Yet her expression showed no trace of anxiety or fear.

After a brief pause, she nodded slowly.

“I have taken a life!”

Wen

Xue