Chapter 53 Vv……

Hearing this name, Lin Xian couldn't help but hold his breath.

Vv, the name of the middle-aged man with long hair and a beard; he had the exact same voice as himself, and he also told CC that the safe contained everything she wanted to know.

This was a crucial and mysterious figure, both for Lin Xian and CC.

In countless previous dreams, Lin Xian had tried every means to extract information about this man from CC. But CC always kept her mouth shut, refusing to reveal any information, always with the excuse that it was her privacy and she didn't want to talk about it.

But unexpectedly...

Today, under these accidental circumstances, because of his frankness, it seemed that CC's "affection" for him had reached an unprecedented level, and she was willing to take the initiative to tell him about Vv.

"Fragments of your two memories have been in my mind since I was a child."

CC stopped operating the combination lock, and instead focused on telling the story:

"Because your voices are very similar, I often suspect whether you two are the same person. But… this is illogical in terms of time."

"In the memory fragment with Vv, I was only eleven years old, very young, while Vv was clearly middle-aged at that time, at least in his thirties or forties."

"And in the memory fragment of burning the safe with you, I'm the same age as I am now, and you're about the same age as you are now. It can't be that I'm growing up year by year, and you're getting younger year by year, right?"

"This is obviously impossible. In theory, if Vv is still alive, he should be at least forty years old now. Of course… that's assuming Vv is in that world. In this world, I have a very clear memory of my past life, and I never met Vv when I was eleven years old."

"But…"

CC's eyes became blurred, and she frowned slightly:

"But today, you told me many things that go against common sense, like time loops, the destruction of the world, and you accurately predicted all the futures that are about to happen… I've also thought a lot along the way. I've experienced so many illogical and unreasonable things, so why should I still confine my thinking to conventional logic when thinking about problems?"

"So…"

Lin Xian interjected:

"You now believe that I am Vv?"

CC shook her head:

"I'm not sure, and I don't quite believe it, but I always feel that there are many similarities between you two."

"Like courage, like unwavering belief, like charging into battle without fear of death. To be honest, Vv's memory fragment has had a great impact on my growth. It's like a mighty and powerful hero lives in my mind, so I also yearn to become like him, and I've been following in his footsteps."

"But," CC changed her tone, looking at Lin Xian, "in one aspect, you two are fundamentally different."

"What is it?" Lin Xian was very interested.

"Vv is much more cold-blooded." CC's expression became serious, as if recalling unpleasant memories:

"Vv is far less cheerful than you, always very dull, doesn't like to talk, and has a bitter and hateful look on his face. He's also a bit unfeeling, and handles everything decisively. Whether it's killing… or saying goodbye, he's as cold-blooded as a machine."

"I can't say whether Vv's personality is good or bad, but I really admire his decisiveness and fearless courage, so that's why I came all the way from Brooklyn to here, and I'm willing to risk danger and sneak into New Donghai City with you."

CC patted the hafnium alloy safe, making a muffled sound:

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not comparing you to Vv or anything. Compared to Vv's personality, I actually like you better. But the feeling you give people is indeed a bit split. Sometimes you're a lot like Vv, like the experience of coming here today. You're just as decisive and fearless."

"But sometimes you're very unlike Vv. Like now, you hesitate, you're indecisive, and you don't know what choice to make."

That's right…

Lin Xian actually agreed with what CC said.

In this world, there really are two Lin Xians.

One is the Lin Xian in dreams, and the other is the Lin Xian in reality.

The Lin Xian in dreams is lawless, acts recklessly, fears nothing, takes life and death lightly, just like the Vv in CC's mouth.

The Lin Xian in reality is soft-hearted, a pushover, careful in his words and actions, and considers everything, which is the most real him in front of him.

These two Lin Xians.

One is like him but not him, and the other is him but not like him.

But he can't be blamed for such a split. If the real world also had countless opportunities to be reborn and resurrected, like in the dream world, then he naturally wouldn't have to worry about anything and just do it.

"I understand what you want to say."

Lin Xian glanced out the window, looking at the moon gradually climbing to the middle of the night sky:

"If it were Vv, he would definitely join the investigation team where the murderer is without hesitation, and then go all out to kill, right?"

CC nodded:

"Although I don't like people like Vv, if there's one thing worth risking your life for, then do it boldly, just like we are now. Adventure doesn't necessarily lead to success, but if you don't take risks when you should… then what can we expect?"

"What's the end of that memory fragment?"

Lin Xian looked at his watch. It was already 00:40, and he was about to leave the dream. He quickly asked the question he was most curious about:

"From what you're saying… you're actually very conflicted. On the one hand, you admire and worship Vv, but on the other hand, you keep saying you don't like him, and you seem to be vaguely angry when you mention him. You said he left you coldly… Could it be that he ended up leaving the eleven-year-old you alone and ran away himself?"

"You guessed right." CC chuckled:

"It's exactly as you guessed. I'm really starting to suspect that you two are the same person. The fact is just as you said. Vv originally planned to tell me the password to the safe, but he ultimately didn't say it… Even though I cried and begged, grabbing his clothes and not letting him leave, even begging him to take me with him, he still coldly left me in the wilderness and left himself."

"Do you hate him?" Lin Xian asked.

"It's hard to say," CC admitted:

"After all, this is just a memory fragment that doesn't belong to me, not a life I experienced, and the little girl Vv left behind isn't me. But sometimes I can empathize. Why was he so cruel? Why did he leave an eleven-year-old girl behind?"

Lin Xian looked at his watch. It was almost 00:42.

He stood up from the safe.

He couldn't answer CC's question.

Because he couldn't empathize, and naturally didn't understand why Vv would do such a thing.

But…

"If Vv and I are really the same person, then you don't have to worry."

Lin Xian walked to CC, who was squatting beside the safe, looking at her pretending to be strong but still with a somewhat aggrieved look in her eyes, just like Zheng Xiangyue in the hospital ward, who was stubborn and knew she wouldn't live long…

"Why don't I have to worry?" CC looked up.

"Because he will definitely come back to find you," Lin Xian said with certainty:

"Although I don't know why he would be so cold-blooded, if Vv is really me, really me at some point in the future… I have that confidence."

"Heh!"

CC turned her head away and laughed inexplicably:

"According to you, the world is going to be destroyed at 00:42 today. We can already start counting down. Where is he? What is he doing?"

"…"

Lin Xian was silent.

As he had guessed before, CC really did have quite a few complaints about Vv.

It seemed that everyone had a past in their heart that they talked about lightly, but was unforgettable when they thought about it.

"I don't know now."

Lin Xian sighed softly and smiled slightly:

"But one day, I will find the answer."

"Thank you for your tactical guidance today."

He waved to CC:

"Bye."

Boom!!!!!

Boom!!!!!

Boom!!!!!

The all-consuming white light arrived as scheduled, ending time as always.

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The next day.

Donghai City Public Security Bureau.

"Welcome, welcome, Lin Xian!"

Ji Lin smiled and walked forward, greeting Lin Xian as he entered the office:

"Welcome to join the Xu Yun case special investigation team."

"Can I ask a few questions?" Lin Xian handed the transfer letter in his hand to Ji Lin:

"Why are you transferring me here? I can't write mysteries, and I can't solve cases."

"Because your arrival will bring us a lot of help." Ji Lin let Lin Xian sit down, and then sat down in the chair opposite the desk himself, looking at Lin Xian and said:

"First, let me tell you some good news. There's been new progress in Tang Xin's case."

"Did you catch the murderer?" Lin Xian asked.

"No."

Ji Lin shook his head and continued:

"We discovered that there were a lot of traces of forgery in the chat logs extracted from the phone before, and after comparing them with the server information of the chat software operator… it can be proven that most of the chat logs were write-forged and were not Tang Xin's real chat logs."

Lin Xian just smiled and didn't make any comments, just sitting here and watching Ji Lin perform, wanting to see what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd.

His chat with CC yesterday had also dispelled a lot of his worries.

That's right.

In the current situation, there's no point in hiding. Ji Lin, Ji Xinshui, and Zhou Duanyun have undoubtedly locked onto him. Staying at home is no different from staying at the Public Security Bureau.

It's better to go deep into the tiger's den and find a way to uproot them!

The reason why Ji Lin and the others can control certain police discourse and be safe and sound is that they lack relevant criminal evidence.

As long as key evidence or witnesses can be found, in the face of absolute ironclad evidence, their acting like a thief calling to catch a thief will become meaningless fancy moves.

"So… under this premise, Tang Xin's case has to be reopened."

Ji Lin opened the folder on the table and continued:

"And because of the high degree of similarity between Tang Xin's case and Xu Yun's case, we have reason to believe that the murderer who planned these two cases should be the same person or the same organization."

Lin Xian nodded:

"But what does all this have to do with transferring me here?"

"Lin Xian, on the night Professor Xu Yun died, you were the last person to have contact with Professor Xu Yun."

"That's right, it was me."

"And on the night Tang Xin died, you were also the last person to have contact with Tang Xin."

"That's also right." Lin Xian nodded.

"So, Lin Xian… if there is one person who can accurately control the time of death of Xu Yun and Tang Xin, and accurately lock the time around 00:42… then without a doubt, the biggest suspect is you."

Lin Xian frowned slightly:

"What are you trying to say?"

"After Xu Yun died, all the income from his product patents went to you. You became a millionaire because of this, making you the biggest beneficiary after Xu Yun's death. And the price you paid was only a negligible promise to take care of Xu Yun's daughter, which you didn't even have to fulfill."

"Heh."

Lin Xian chuckled:

"So you're suspecting me. What about Tang Xin? What can I get after Tang Xin dies?"

"When Tang Xin died, you happened to save Chu Anqing, and according to the surveillance in the theater, you were actually the one who brought the two together in the backstage. The result is self-evident… because you saved Chu Anqing, you became a guest of honor of Chu Shanhe. That's Chu Shanhe… I don't know how much money Chu Shanhe gave you, or how big a favor he sold you, but in any case, you climbed up to the most powerful person in Donghai City because of this. The biggest beneficiary behind Tang Xin's case… is also you."

"I understand."

Lin Xian said calmly:

"You now suspect that I am the mastermind behind the murders of Xu Yun and Tang Xin."

Ji Lin spread his hands:

"To be honest, Lin Xian, I've never suspected you. But with your presence, your participation, and your final gains being so coincidental… the comrades of the Donghai police are finding it hard not to suspect you. If I don't find you, the Donghai police, who haven't made any breakthroughs in the case, may start investigating you soon, which will definitely have a great impact on your life, freedom, and reputation."

"So, that's why you invited me to join the Xu Yun special investigation team?"

"That's right, Lin Xian, this is a good opportunity for you to clear your name."

Ji Lin looked up at Lin Xian:

"And… before Tang Xin and Xu Yun died, you had frequent contact with both of them. I think you should know them better than any of us, and it's easier to guess the reason why the murderer killed them, and at the same time… you're closer to the truth."

"I hope you can join us and find the real murderer together. This way, you can not only prove your innocence, but also catch the murderer to avenge your classmates and Xu Yun, which is a win-win situation."

"I wonder… are you willing to accept my invitation?"

"Of course I am."

Lin Xian did not hesitate and smiled with preparedness. The fact that he was here today naturally represented his determination.

He stood up and extended his right hand to Ji Lin for a handshake:

"The purpose of my being here today is to catch the murderer."

Ji Lin also smiled and stood up.

He shook hands firmly with Lin Xian:

"Then from now on… we are colleagues!"