I’m Really Scared
Chapter 35: Kids Should Focus on Studying

"Huh?"

Guan Shan was stunned.

"Zhao Hong's matter?"

Zhao Hong was dead; what else could there be? Naturally, only the murderer and the truth remained unknown.

Guan Shan glanced at the girl opposite him, seeing curiosity in her eyes, but more so, a certain determination.

It seemed... she was quite sure he knew something.

And indeed, with the files given by Li Zhiying, Guan Shan knew more than the average person.

"How does this little girl know?"

Though the murder of Zhao Hong and his wife was recent, the case had little online attention, with the buzz dying down. Few people paid attention to Zhao Hong's address.

The only people disturbing Zhao Hong's mother were journalists.

A thought struck Guan Shan: "Wait, Xia Lei is her relative, and although I don't know what this Special Security Group is, it’s some sort of police force. She might have gotten some information from Xia Lei."

"She probably knows I'm a journalist and, seeing me at Zhao Hong's door today, made this guess."

Guan Shan quickly pieced the logic together, suddenly realizing.

At the same time, he wondered why this girl was asking about Zhao Hong.

Given her age and background... was she particularly curious about unsolved cases, wanting to investigate or test her courage?

Remembering Xia Lei said he picked her up from a bar, this girl probably wasn't a compliant type, perhaps a bit rebellious. This scenario was quite possible.

"No other explanation makes sense."

Guan Shan nodded to himself, confirming his guess that she was a curious, rebellious teenager.

He said with a mix of helplessness and amusement, "I do know something, but why should I tell you?"

A direct response!

This guy really knew!

Gao Ye squinted, and Guan Shan's slightly patronizing, elder-like smile confirmed her suspicions that he knew everything about the Death Hive's plans!

So Guan Shan's entry into the restaurant back then must have been deliberate.

He approached Zhao Hong and his wife to lower their guard, pretending ignorance before killing them.

The bus incident was similar.

And now, he staged a scene to draw them here, casually revealing hidden clues.

Once might be coincidence, twice chance, but three times... was meticulous planning! Gao Ye understood her mentor, Xia Lei’s approach, preferring gentle probing.

Xia Lei believed Guan Shan, despite his mysterious and brutal methods, was psychologically safe and negotiable, hoping for peaceful cooperation.

But this ceded control to Guan Shan, who seemed indifferent to Esper-related matters, almost aiding the enemy.

Gao Ye believed Guan Shan didn't bother hiding his intentions.

How did Guan Shan draw them here? By personally investigating Zhao Hong's death.

Who killed Zhao Hong? Guan Shan!

It was almost a blatant invitation for them to investigate.

Then they came, and Death Hive members quickly exposed themselves and were killed by Guan Shan.

It was like Jiang Taigong fishing; willing bait. He killed however many came.

Seeing Guan Shan's confident reaction now, Gao Ye felt she was right.

He wasn’t uncommunicative but only revealed what he wanted to.

Gao Ye raised her head and countered, "Why can't you tell me?"

Guan Shan raised an eyebrow, smiling, "Kids should focus on studying, not meddling in these matters. If something happens, the ones worrying won't be me. And—don't answer a question with a question."

"I am not..."

Gao Ye frowned, wanting to say more, but Guan Shan, exhausted from the intense battle, wanted to rest and research his breakthrough task.

He sighed, "Don't waste your energy. I won't give away my information for free. You might as well ask your police relative."

Guan Shan shrugged, "I'm just a small journalist, nowhere near the efficiency of the police, right?"

He sincerely added, "Look, I came here and found no clues, but the police might already know the killer. Instead of playing detective, it's better to wait for news."

Shen Dinghua nodded, "Yes, little friend, we need to rest now. We've been out all day and have things to do this afternoon."

"..."

Gao Ye felt Guan Shan was mocking her.

The ones who found no clues were them, and the killer was right in front of them.

Was he implying not to try getting information from him again?

Gao Ye realized this was a clear refusal, but "waiting for news" seemed to hint at future actions.

Fine, no need to push...

Gao Ye reluctantly said, "I will come again."

Guan Shan shrugged, "Alright, if you insist on playing detective, the result will be the same."

"But, little detective, I don't even know your name. How can you be so familiar?"

Gao Ye replied seriously, "Gao Ye. 'Gao' as in noble, 'Ye' as in leaf."

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Gao Ye watched Guan Shan leave, still feeling frustrated.

He responded, but Guan Shan's attitude was as unyielding as in the hospital with Xia Lei.

A difficult person.

"Captain, the logistics team is here. Let's go."

Chen Yunpeng said, "Instructor Xia wants us to review and study Guan Shan's new abilities. Also, the Worker Bee revealed several Death Hive experiment sites. We should investigate soon."

Gao Ye nodded, taking a deep breath, knowing solving the current intel was more important.

Guan Shan could be approached again later.

Tang Zhi moaned, "The Worker Bee's thoughts were chaotic. I'm injured and need three days off..."

Gao Ye suddenly paused, turning to grab Tang Zhi, "Say that again!"

Tang Zhi hesitantly said, "I mean... uh... three hours."

Gao Ye shook her head, eyes sharp, "No, during Synesthesia, did you see anything related to 'learning' besides the children?"

Tang Zhi was startled, trying to recall, "No... no..."

He suddenly froze, "Wait, maybe! The dark room's floor... there was chalk dust!"

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