Those two female students were usually the type who frequented places like bars.
Therefore, their social circles were extremely messy.
It was either this man or that man.
Their usual style of dress was also very mature and seductive, completely not showing that they were innocent female college students.
Lin Shishi sat slumped in her chair, looking utterly dejected. She had no mood right now to listen to her roommates bragging about serial killers. Serial killers were too far removed from her life; she only cared about her wallet.
………..
Criminal psychologist Li Shumu had an especially, especially good friend.
This friend was male, around the same age as Li Shumu, both in their 30s. Likewise, he was also a criminal psychologist.
Li Shumu was actually quite crazy. When he heard from an agreement signer that Alice Apartment housed that kind of deranged criminal, the deranged serial killer, he signed an agreement and came over, not even fearing whether his own life might end here.
Of course, despite Li Shumu being extremely crazy, he wasn't without preparation and a backup plan. His preparation and backup plan were this friend.
He had edited a text message on his phone, and this message was constantly being revised until he headed to Room 303. If he didn't move this text within three days, it would automatically be sent to that friend.
The content of the text was as follows.
"Brother, when you see this message, I am either dead or in a crisis."
"But don't be afraid, I'm just telling you about the experiences I've encountered so far."
"I met a mysterious person who said that deranged criminals, deranged serial killers, murderers, and murder maniacs were hiding in Alice Apartment in Nancheng City."
"As long as I signed an agreement with him, I could move into Alice Apartment."
"He would provide me with a house and also offer a high reward of 10,000 per day for living there. I signed that agreement and moved in."
"A few days after moving in, I successfully caught a deranged criminal with my own hands. He was a painter who used the blood of his victims. I've already handed him over to the police."
"Later, I discovered there might be another deranged criminal: the apartment manager named Mao Li Zhishu. But I don't have evidence yet. I suspect he's involved in the murder of an American woman."
"This apartment's surveillance system is broken. I called a junior from my school to fix it, but he couldn't. I told him to leave, and then he disappeared inside the apartment. Now, I've received instructions from a mysterious person named Bai Ze."
"He said my junior is currently in Room 303. I am about to head to Room 303 now. If this message successfully reaches you, it will prove that I've met with misfortune in Room 303."
"Brother, I'm sending you this message not expecting you to avenge me. It's just that you are my best friend and brother. If I suddenly disappear, you'd definitely be very worried, so I'm making this explanation for you."
"Of course, it's also to give you a heads-up from my rather suspenseful experience, as a lesson for you. I'm afraid you might encounter the same thing later and be caught off guard."
"Oh, right, I almost forgot to tell you. Don't leak any of what I've said, because the agreement I signed forbids me from disclosing it. I suspect that if anyone leaks it, especially on a large scale, they might meet with misfortune."
Criminal psychologist Li Shumu, just like Xiao Q back then—Xiao Q had also left a text message for someone he trusted.
Neither of these two men seemed willing to die so inexplicably without anyone knowing, and both wanted their deaths to have a witness.
Jiangnan University.
Criminal psychologist Li Shumu's university was here. His friend, who was also a criminal psychologist, was named Zhou Wu.
Zhou Wu clearly did not follow Li Shumu's warning and told others about this matter. Of course, "others" was limited to just one person, and also someone he trusted deeply.
This person was Zhou Wu's mentor, also a criminal psychology professor at Nancheng University.
This professor was over 60 years old. Despite being over 60, he stood tall and didn't look very old; instead, he had a youthful vigor about him.
After reading the text message Li Shumu left for Zhou Wu, he frowned.
"Is this true? Is this text message real? I know something about Li Shumu. He's quite famous in our field and spouts off wildly to anyone."
This single sentence revealed that the professor didn't have a good impression of Li Shumu.
After all, no matter how talented Li Shumu was, no matter how gifted in the field of criminal psychology, his habit of antagonizing everyone—antagonizing heaven, earth, and the air itself—had offended far too many people.
"I believe the text message he sent me is true. Maybe you don't know this, Professor, but he and I are very good friends. Even though his mouth, always antagonizing, is very sharp-tongued—he even antagonizes me often—I trust his character. He has never lied about these things and has never told a single lie. Moreover, I personally investigated Li Shumu and his junior's whereabouts, and both are now missing."
Hearing that both were missing, the professor was clearly taken aback.
He said, "If that's the case, it's indeed a bit suspicious, a bit strange."
"So, what do you plan to do?"
Zhou Wu propped his chin with his right hand, lowering his head slightly in thought.
"Since my friend and his junior both disappeared in Alice Apartment, I plan to call the police directly."
"Let the police search Alice Apartment."
The professor said, "It's a conventional idea. But I want to ask you, what if you call the police, and they search Alice Apartment, but find nothing at all, not a single trace of your friend or his junior?"
"This..."
Zhou Wu really hadn't thought about this problem. In his understanding, since a clear path had been given, the police would surely find clues, would surely find some traces.
"If it's like what you say, Teacher, then I don't know."
Zhou Wu said.
"So, Teacher, what advice do you have for me?"
"My advice for you is simple: completely forget about this matter."
The professor said.
Zhou Wu shook his head. "Impossible, Teacher. Li Shumu is my good friend, my good brother. Our relationship is truly good. He's missing now. As a good friend and brother, I should at least find his body! Of course, I would prefer he's still alive."
