Chapter 5 (1/2)

Translator: purplenails

Editor: DogLeading

Chapter 5: Another death

”What forms of art?” Liu Jian-jun set the chair straight and sit on it as he speaks.

”Human body…. Performance art!” the guilt in him made him gulps.

”I see, performance art. Should I let both of you broadcast it on the evening news? It's a way that best promote your current project… the performance art?” Liu Jian-jun sneered and asked.

”No, we'll pay for any fines.” The model hastened to expressed her decision even before the photographer could speak.

Although there's no secret on what they are doing privately, still, the last bit of dignity and discreet must be protected for the sake of own reputation. If their secret-doings being broadcast through the evening news, it'd be like rip off their last fig leaf. By that time, to survive in this circle will be harder than before. For instance, their pay will be much lesser than before.

”Where have you been since yesterday evening until afternoon today?” Liu Jian-jun asked and hinted his colleague to escort the model out from the room. As the autopsy report isn't ready yet, Liu Jian-jun does not know the exact time of death, as such he could only beat around the bushes.

”Where am I? I'm in the hotel all the time taking pictures.” He secretly let out a sigh of relief when he realized that Liu Jian-jun isn't here to catch him in the act of whoring.

”Who can prove your alibi?”

”The hotel attendants and Bai Jie, the model just now. I paid her $5000 for a whole day gig.” He certainly watch enough TV programmes to understand Liu Jian-jun's askance, as immediately after he heard his questions, his once calmed mind rekindle with worries. It is rare that a cop ask such question, when they do, it must be some big cases, a homicide, to the least of it. To put it straight, he is nothing but a man who uses photography as a bait to lure and deceive woman. He do not wish to fall under a pit with homicide cases.

”We can mark them off our suspect list for now. First, they have witness to prove their alibi during the incident. Second, they are pure business related as to no motive for killing.” Three days later, Liu Jian-jun came to pay a visit. He had all the three cameramen that were closed to Yang Chui-hua investigated thoroughly within three days period. However, the outcome is rather disappointing, as three of them has good alibi and no criminal intent.

”Is there anyone who loathe Yang Chui-hua down to the marrow of the bone?” I brewed a pot of tea and pour one cup for Liu Jian-jun as I asked. To nurture a stillborn child spirit is not like an everyday average job. One would have to feed the spirit. Feed it with what? The breeder's flesh and blood. Who would want to nurture a spirit that kills others and harm oneself if not for the profound hatred?

”Loathsome? Who would have that much hate to a nice-looking lady?” Liu Jian-jun hold his teacup and sit on a chair which he spotted nearby.

”Wait, perhaps her youthful and beautiful appearance was the root of hates. Could it be from the jealousy of her rivals? But jealousy won't get as far as to commit a homicide, which in this case, destroy her reputation is at most countable.” Liu Jian-jun felt like scratching his head. As he did the best he could, yet, investigation has led him to nowhere. Should he announce to the public that Yang Chui-hua's death was a result of suicide and close the case?

”Father's murderer and infidelity are both recognized as unforgivable misdeeds in life.” I replied sluggishly as I lightly blow my tea.

”If I presume it right, there will be another death occur.” I slightly sighed as I took a sip of my tea.

”What in h.e.l.l have you discovered?” Liu Jian-jun fl.u.s.tered immediately after my speech. He grabbed me by the s.h.i.+rt collar and bellowed.

”How many days has pa.s.sed since Yang Chui-hua's death?” I grinned and put down my cup.

”Today is the fifth day. I haven't had the gut to inform her family. As I can't face the family without clearing out the fact. I don't know what should be told. Could I tell them that their daughter couldn't quite figure things out and devoured herself?” Liu Jian-jun felt the burden whenever he speaks of this case.