85: Disaster party, serial killer of teenage girls exposed

A barrage of questions from Gao Xiaohui rained down, directly stumping Gao Sheng.

How would he know how his elder brother Gao Ze and sister-in-law Li Qingyan met?

He had only met Li Qingyan once, and the atmosphere at the time was nothing short of a disaster, making him so awkward that he could still dig out a three-bedroom, one-living room apartment from sheer embarrassment.

"Second Brother, what's wrong?"

Noticing the strange expression on Gao Sheng's face, Gao Xiaohui sensed something was off and asked, "Didn't you meet sister-in-law once before? Why can't you say anything?"

"Could it be that she isn't good to Big Brother?"

"That's not it. She's very good to Big Brother. It's just that I feel she's a bit strange."

"Strange?" Gao Xiaohui narrowed her eyes and asked, "What's going on?"

"I can't explain it. You'll know when you see her."

Gao Sheng said, "As for how she and Big Brother met, I don't know. You can ask her then; I want to understand it too!"

"As for her looks, she's very beautiful, many times prettier than Big Brother's ex, Liu Yating, and even a bit prettier than you!"

"Really?" Gao Xiaohui found it hard to believe. There was no one prettier than her in the entire East Sea Conservatory of Music, yet her elder brother, Gao Ze, could find such a high-caliber beauty?

"It's true. If you don't believe me, you'll know once you see her!"

Gao Sheng said, "Also, her family is very wealthy. She should be a native of East Sea. The first time I saw her, she was driving a BMW 5 Series, and the second time, it was a Bentley. She even married Big Brother without asking for a bride price."

"A goddess-level girl, from a wealthy family, who didn't even ask for a bride price, actually married Big Brother!"

Gao Xiaohui instinctively felt surprised and asked, "Could there be a problem here?"

It wasn't that she doubted her elder brother Gao Ze's charm, but rather that this world was too snobbish. Although Big Brother was exceptionally handsome, he had too many shortcomings, and they were his biggest shortcomings, dragging him down for many years.

"I'm not sure!"

Gao Sheng shook his head and said, "I just feel there's something peculiar about her. Xiao Hui, you're a girl, so you're more sensitive. When you interact with her, see if there's really a problem."

As they talked, the doorbell outside rang.

Gao Sheng and Gao Xiaohui opened the door at the sound, and what greeted their eyes were Gao Ze and Li Qingyan, carrying large and small bags.

Gao Xiaohui saw Li Qingyan for the first time and was momentarily stunned.

This sister-in-law, Li Qingyan, was indeed a goddess, even a bit prettier than her. She was bright and charming, her eyes sparkling, her skin fair, and her demeanor noble and elegant. One look and you could tell she was a well-born, rich, and beautiful woman.

But for some reason, she felt an empty sensation in her heart.

Originally, the closest and most intimate girl by Gao Ze's side, the one who would link arms with him, should have been her, as they used to spend every day together.

Now that her elder brother Gao Ze was married, she felt like an outsider, unable to intimately link arms or sweetly act spoiled.

"Xiao Hui, why are you spacing out? Carry the bags!"

Gao Sheng nudged Gao Xiaohui with his elbow.

Gao Xiaohui suddenly snapped out of it, enthusiastically took the gifts from Gao Ze's hand, and chuckled, "Sister-in-law is too beautiful. Seeing a goddess like you, even I got lost in thought."

Li Qingyan carefully scrutinized Gao Xiaohui without speaking.

Gao Xiaohui felt incredibly awkward from being stared at and had to shift the topic to Gao Ze: "Brother, sister-in-law is so beautiful, do you often gaze at her?"

"Then you're mistaken. It's your sister-in-law who often gazes at me!"

Gao Ze carried the gifts into the house, his gaze surveying the newly rented duplex in Lanan Community.

The space was very spacious; the first floor alone was probably over 100 square meters, with two rooms, an open-plan kitchen, and a very large living room. The second floor should be just as large, completely unlike the cramped two-bedroom apartment in Minhe Community, which lacked privacy.

The only pity was that the decor was European style, not as cozy as the natural wood style of Gao Ze's original two-bedroom apartment.

However, with his younger siblings taking care of it, the decor style would eventually be resolved.

"Big Brother, come and eat!"

"Xiao Hui and I have already prepared the meal!"

Gao Sheng brought out the prepared dishes one by one. There were a full twelve dishes, and they had also carefully prepared four or five kinds of fruit, as well as a cake. The meal was even more abundant than what they had for Chinese New Year.

Because this time, it was not only to welcome Li Qingyan's visit but also to celebrate Big Brother Gao Ze's meritorious achievement and promotion.

"Big Brother, congratulations on your promotion and for receiving two First-Class Merits!"

"Brother, we are so proud of you. From now on, we are the younger siblings of a First-Class Merit recipient."

At the dinner table, there was no toasting or rush to eat. After sharing a slice of cake each, Gao Sheng and Gao Xiaohui both eagerly asked to hear about the investigation process of the Mu Yurous Case. Gao Ze recounted it with a smile, looking at the harmonious scene, and a strong sense of accomplishment surged in his heart.

Many years ago, still in a dilapidated house, he couldn't even feed his younger siblings enough.

Later, after he became a police officer and his younger siblings both started school, they moved to the two-bedroom apartment in Minhe Community, and he could already ensure his younger siblings had enough to eat and wear.

Now, he already had the financial ability to buy a house in East Sea, his rank and position had been promoted, and he had even received two First-Class Merits.

In the future, their family would become even more prosperous, definitely not weaker than those wealthy families.

After the celebration.

Gao Sheng and Gao Xiaohui began to welcome Li Qingyan.

"Sister-in-law, welcome to our home!"

"Sister-in-law, thank you for the gifts you gave us. They are too valuable. Sister-in-law, what kind of gifts do you like?"

Although they had many questions about Li Qingyan, neither of them asked. Their relationship hadn't become close yet, so they could only say polite words.

"Yes, I'm very happy to have found a husband like your elder brother."

"It's good that you like these gifts. The only gifts I like are the ones your elder brother gives me!"

Li Qingyan nodded slightly, her face completely expressionless. She used her chopsticks to put food on Gao Ze's plate: "Husband, eat more. This piece of beef looks good; try it."

Gao Sheng, Gao Xiaohui: "........"

Gao Ze: "......."

Although the atmosphere was disastrous, at least it wasn't as unbearable as the last time Li Qingyan met Gao Sheng.

At least Li Qingyan understood how to respond politely.

The rest was up to him.

"Qing Yan, you try some too. My younger siblings are very good cooks!"

"Xiao Sheng, Xiao Hui, don't just sit there. Eat your food, or it will get cold and won't taste good!"

Not long after, the dinner party presented a bizarre scene: Li Qingyan serving Gao Ze, and Gao Ze serving his younger siblings.

Gao Sheng and Gao Xiaohui were bewildered, silently eating their food.

More than an hour later.

After seeing Li Qingyan off and returning home, Gao Ze was met with an interrogation from his younger siblings.

"Brother, how did you and Sister Qing Yan meet?"

"Why does she seem so strange?"

Gao Xiaohui asked even more directly: "Big Brother, does Sister Qing Yan have a psychological problem?"

She felt that Li Qingyan was emotionally detached from the world and people, mostly cold, and only when facing her elder brother Gao Ze could she express emotion, which was a psychological condition.

"We met in college!"

Gao Ze could only conceal the truth. If he told his younger siblings that he had only recently met Li Qingyan, had a flash marriage, and it was a nominal marriage.

And that Li Qingyan also had bipolar disorder, they would definitely not be able to accept it.

His younger siblings were ordinary people who cared for him, not greedy for material conditions. They would rather he found a normal girl and probably wouldn't accept Li Qingyan having psychological issues.

"Li Qingyan's strangeness is just that she's not good at interacting with people and is overly controlling!"

Actually, Gao Ze still had to thank Li Qingyan today, because he subtly felt that Li Qingyan had been controlling her emotions throughout the evening.

Otherwise, his younger siblings would have been verbally abused to death by her!

"It's getting late. You two should rest early. I'm very tired today. I'm going back to my room!"

Gao Ze didn't stay with his younger siblings, otherwise, there would be many more questions, and both of them were very smart and always able to notice clues.

After returning to his room, he waited for over three hours.

Gao Ze's anticipated system intelligence updated precisely at midnight.

It indeed contained information about the perpetrator of the Serial Girl Murder Case.