153: I'm here to understand the situation, not to gossip.
“So, she joined the Qiang Teng Group's sponsorship program and started working part-time.”
“What group did you just say?” The two words ‘Qiang Teng’ immediately made Ye Lin lose his composure a bit, and he asked loudly.
Xie Hong was startled, a little confused why Ye Lin was so surprised, “Ah, it’s the Qiang Teng in our City. Their group has many sponsorship programs at our school, for college students to work.”
“What’s wrong? Police Officer, is there a problem?” Xie Hong actually started gossiping back.
Ye Lin quickly put on a smile, masking his previous surprise, and said dismissively: “It’s not a problem, it’s just that Qiang Teng isn’t in construction, so what kind of part-time work could Liang Jing, a female student, do? Move bricks?”
Damn, this woman’s gossip really can’t be underestimated, he almost fell for it.
Seeing there was no more gossip, Xie Hong immediately showed a disappointed expression and answered casually: “They are a big company. They have many reception tasks, such as being a Waiter, a greeter, or performing a show or something. Liang Jing has done them all.”
“Like performances, I heard it’s 200 yuan for one. Being a Waiter or something is cheaper, 50 yuan a day, including meals.”
Xie Hong seemed very knowledgeable about this, and Ye Lin guessed she heard it from Liang Jing.
“Do many people from your school do this?”
“Yes, but they have to be selected. They won’t use those with very good family conditions. For example, Xiao Lin also wanted to perform before, but they rejected her as soon as they saw her. They usually look for students in need, saying they want to help those who need help the most.”
Heh heh, she even knows how to use big words, “those who need help the most,” impressive.
What Xie Hong said did make Ye Lin change his impression of Qiang Teng slightly. It seems they don't just do bad things, they also do good deeds.
However, in his previous life, Ye Lin had read many comments about why many companies are willing to do charity, especially those companies in America.
Those internet gurus back then really knew everything. They posted a long article on the forum, the gist of which was that these companies weren't actually doing charity, but simply because charity is tax-deductible.
Moreover, many items at charity auctions were sold at high prices, which was actually to inflate prices to deduct more taxes, as America's taxes are notoriously high.
He guessed that Qiang Teng was probably doing it for the same reason.
“Then the day before yesterday, the day Liang Jing jumped off the building, we saw her return to the dorm after class on surveillance. Did you all go back too?” Ye Lin asked.
At the mention of Liang Jing jumping off a building, Xie Hong shivered, becoming tense all over, “We did go back, but we didn’t talk to her. She was just reading a book by herself.”
“Did you notice what time she left?”
“It was almost dinner time, before 5:30. She took a call and then left,” Xie Hong recalled.
“Alright, one more question, Liang Jing is so beautiful, didn’t anyone pursue her?” Ye Lin asked with a smile.
“Yes, as long as men see a pretty face, they all try hard to get close.” When she said this, Xie Hong’s face was filled with jealousy.
“And no one succeeded? Is it that difficult?” Ye Lin pressed. In college, it’s usually easy to start a relationship, and a pure beauty like Liang Jing should be no exception.
“In her first year, Liang Jing put on airs, acting aloof. By her second year, she probably had a change of heart and wanted to find someone. I heard there was a guy named Wu Ziyue who almost succeeded, but I don’t know why it didn’t work out in the end.”
“She, ah, just thought too highly of herself. She was clearly being kept outside, yet still pretended to be pure, hmph.” Xie Hong said scornfully.
Ye Lin smiled indifferently and said nothing. These three girls seemed to be completely blinded by their jealousy, unable to see others do well.
Soon, Ye Lin chatted a few more words and ended the conversation with Xie Hong.
This girl really had a big heart. When Ye Lin said he was done, she even said: “Ah? Done? Police Officer, don’t you have anything else to ask?”
Ye Lin was speechless. Big sister, he was here to ask questions, not to chat with her.
“Then, Police Officer, is Liang Jing’s suicide related to us?” Finally, Xie Hong asked the question she cared about most.
Ye Lin looked at her, sighed, and said with a smile: “It’s not very related, but if you had shown a little more concern, she might have had a place to vent her emotions, and she might have had a little more to cling to before she died.”
“I hope you will treat your next roommate kindly.”
Ye Lin turned and left after speaking. The three girls had made mistakes before, but they were still young. Ye Lin felt there was still a chance for them to change, and he hoped they would.
Yu Haifeng and Sun Jinghua had already finished their chat and were standing at the door waiting for Ye Lin. Judging by their expressions, the conversation probably didn't go too well.
When Ye Lin came out, his face was still immersed in the serious expression he had when lecturing Xie Hong. Sun Jinghua saw him and happily said to Yu Haifeng: “Team Leader Yu, you lost. Brother Ye didn’t get anything out either. Here, a pack of cigarettes.”
Ye Lin’s face darkened. Damn, so I was playing dumb and tricking people inside, and you guys were betting on me outside.
Yu Haifeng, looking dejected, was about to pull out a cigarette when Ye Lin said angrily: “Who said I didn’t get anything out? I asked everything I needed to.”
Yu Haifeng’s expression changed, he laughed heartily, patted Sun Jinghua’s shoulder and said, “Come on, kid, it’s your turn to buy cigarettes. Let me tell you, old ginger is spicier. How could Lin Zi, that old fox, not get anything out? You should have thought about it.”
Ye Lin’s face stiffened. Damn, none of them are good people.
“Have the security office find Wu Ziyue. We’ll talk to Wu Ziyue again,” Ye Lin commanded, glaring at the two idiots.
“Don’t worry, I’ll arrange it immediately.” Yu Haifeng snatched a pack of cigarettes from Sun Jinghua’s pocket and happily made a call.
Men, truly, are boys until they die.
Wu Ziyue was a boy almost 1.8 meters tall, with a very chiseled face and a very sunny smile.
He seemed not at all surprised that the police had found him, appearing very calm.
“Do you know why we’re looking for you?” Ye Lin asked curiously.
“Yes, it’s about Liang Jing. If you hadn’t come to me, I would have come to you,” Wu Ziyue seemed to know something.
“Well, go ahead and tell us. Let’s see how it can help us.”
Wu Ziyue lowered his head, gathered his thoughts, and slowly said: “Liang Jing was a particularly pure girl, also ambitious, very smart, and very beautiful.”
“I noticed her when I was a freshman and wanted to pursue her, but she seemed very uncomfortable, always avoiding me intentionally or unintentionally. Of course, the other pursuers were the same.”
“At the time, we didn’t quite understand why. Later, after getting to know her better, she told me it was because her family was too poor, and she felt a bit inferior.”