The origin of the mysterious envelope has not been investigated. Although the police have obtained Lin Xiao's confession and relevant evidence, the lack of this key clue has always left the case with a mystery. However, based on the existing evidence, the police arrested Lin Xiao in accordance with the law.

As Lin Xiao was taken away, the campus seemed to return to peace for the time being. Students returned to their studies and teachers continued to focus on teaching, as if the horrific case was just a nightmare that had gradually faded away. But for Xie Xuan'an, the doubts in his heart never dissipated.

In the dormitory, Xie Xuanan sat at his desk, holding the case-related documents in his hands, his brows furrowed. The dim light reflected his tired and confused face. He tried to find some missing key points from these messy clues, but his thoughts were like a mess.

The dormitory was exceptionally quiet at night, with only the occasional sound of wind coming from outside the window, like the whisper of a ghost. At this moment, Yi Shou walked in silently. His footsteps were so light that they were almost imperceptible, as if he was a ghost from the darkness. Yi Shou walked to the desk, put his hands on the table, and hugged Xie Xuan'an tightly in his arms. His gloomy face approached Xie Xuan'an, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He said coldly: "How about my role as a detective?"

Xie Xuan'an was so shocked by the sudden action and words that his whole body froze, but soon a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes. He pretended to be calm and said, "Yi Shou, what are you doing?"

Yi Shou sneered, and his laughter sounded particularly eerie and terrifying in the silent space. "Don't pretend, Xie Xuan'an, you have doubted me from the beginning."

Xie Xuan'an took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice steady, "Yi Shou, I don't know what you are talking about." However, his heart was in turmoil. In fact, he had long been puzzled by Yi Shou's suspicious behavior in the case. Sometimes Yi Shou would be too excited and would inadvertently guide the direction of his thinking.

Ikari's eyes became sharper, "Don't play dumb."

Xie Xuan'an stared into Yi Shou's eyes and said firmly, "Yi Shou, evil will never escape the punishment of the law. You will eventually pay the price for your actions."

Ikari snorted disdainfully, "In this world where the strong prey on the weak, only the strong can dominate everything. Laws? They are nothing but shackles that bind the weak."

Xie Xuanan angrily retorted: "Yi Shou, you are wrong. Justice may be late, but it will never be absent!"

Yi Shou's eyes flashed with hesitation, but soon replaced by indifference, "Then you just wait and see." After saying that, Yi Shou walked out of the dormitory without looking back. Xie Xuan'an looked at his leaving back, his heart full of contradictions and worries.

In the days that followed, Xie Xuan'an and Yi Shou seemed to be separated by a thick wall of ice. When they met on campus, they just looked at each other coldly and then walked away. The friendship they once had was gone, leaving only endless suspicion and estrangement.

Ikari still kept to himself, and his figure always revealed a chilling gloom. His classmates kept their distance from him, fearing any contact with him. Ikari seemed to be indifferent to the attitudes of the people around him. He was immersed in his own world, as if he was planning some ulterior conspiracy.

However, campus life is not all gloom. One morning, the sun shone through the window into the dormitory, like a ray of hope. Xie Xuan'an was sitting on the bed in a daze when the door of the dormitory was pushed open and Su Yi walked in.

Su Yi looked tired and guilty, "Xuan, I'm sorry, something happened at home and I couldn't participate in the investigation."

Xie Xuanan raised his head and said with a smile: "It's okay, Su Yi, family matters are important, don't worry too much."

Su Yi walked to his bed and put down his backpack, then looked at Xie Xuan'an and asked, "Who is the murderer in the end?"

At this moment, Yi Shou, who was lying on the bed with his back to them, suddenly turned around, opened his eyes, and stared straight into Xie Xuan'an's eyes.

Xie Xuanan noticed Yi Shou's gaze, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "Teacher Wang Qiang's wife Lin Xiao owed a huge debt because her first love's business failed. She asked Teacher Wang Qiang for help but was rejected, and the two had a fierce quarrel. Losing control of her emotions, she decided to kill Teacher Wang Qiang's colleague to threaten Teacher Wang Qiang to get money to help her first love pay off the debt."

Su Yi opened his mouth in shock. "How could this be? This is too unbelievable!"

Xie Xuan shook his head helplessly, "Human desires can sometimes really make people lose their minds."

The dormitory fell into silence. Su Yi was still digesting this shocking truth. Yi Shou's eyes also revealed a complex emotion. No one knew what he was thinking.

Suddenly, the campus welcomed the news of the autumn outing. The atmosphere originally shrouded in the shadow of the case was instantly broken, and the enthusiasm of the students was ignited.

In the classroom, as soon as the teacher announced the autumn outing, the students started talking to each other excitedly. Some people excitedly suggested going to the nearby natural scenic spots to experience the beauty of the green mountains and clear waters; others enthusiastically suggested going to the unique folk village to experience a different cultural style.

After class, the dormitory was even more lively. Everyone sat together, planning the details of the autumn outing. The girls chattered about bringing exquisite cameras to record the beautiful moments and preparing beautiful clothes for photos; the boys enthusiastically discussed bringing barbecue utensils to have a happy outdoor barbecue party.

Members of the clubs are also actively preparing. The calligraphy club plans to hold a unique outdoor calligraphy exchange activity during the autumn outing, allowing the fragrance of ink to flow in nature; the music club is preparing to bring their favorite instruments to a romantic lawn concert, letting the notes dance under the blue sky and white clouds. Class committee members are busy collecting students' opinions and contacting vehicles and accommodation for the autumn outing. Teachers also provide thoughtful guidance and suggestions. The entire campus is immersed in the anticipation of the autumn outing, as if the previous haze had never existed.

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