It's suffocating.

If it were me...

I don't know what I would do.

I cleared my throat gently and continued to guide:

"This happened 7 years ago. Isn't it too far in the past for you to take revenge?"

In Li Zhiyue's account, she was very pitiful, completely kidnapped by her dysfunctional family.

If revenge was the motive, it would be possible, but she didn't resist at that time. It doesn't make sense to seek revenge after 7 years.

According to employees of Li Zhiyue's studio, Gu Run accompanied Li Zhiyue for 6 years and only confirmed their romantic relationship half a year ago.

Their relationship was stable, and they recently met Gu Run's parents, discussing marriage.

A normal person wouldn't commit a crime when they are about to find happiness.

Moreover, as a close partner, what role did Gu Run play in all of this?

Completely unaware? An accomplice intentionally protecting her? Or trying to stop her?

Li Zhiyue smiled lightly, "Anything is possible, Officer Zhao."

"Why I killed isn't important. What's important is that I did commit the crime, and I'm willing to accept the consequences of the law."

She appeared calm, which made me feel somewhat disgusted.

The impression she gave me was: I know killing will cost me my life, but I still want to kill, and I don't care.

And, from the beginning until now, it seems like she has always been in control.

Whenever I ask her something, she immediately confesses truthfully. If I don't ask, she doesn't volunteer any information.

To be honest, I dislike this feeling. As fellow women, I feel underestimated.

"According to the investigation, you returned to the village about half a year ago. What was the reason for that?" I continued to inquire.

I've always wanted to know the answer to this question. The villagers' responses were vague, and she hurriedly came and went.

Gu Run also had a subtle attitude towards this matter, saying he wasn't sure but remembered that she went back once.

"Li Fuyou proposed."

"Did your family call you back for the dowry?"

"Yes."

"Everyone says you rarely visit the village during the New Year. Why did you make a special trip when Li Fuyou proposed?"

...

"Were you planning to commit the crime during that visit but gave up due to certain circumstances or an unexpected event?"

I probed, hoping that Li Zhiyue's previous visit to the village would be a breakthrough.

...

She didn't answer, lowered her head, and chuckled a couple of times.

After a long time, she sighed softly, putting on a forced smile:

"Officer Zhao, I regret it. I should have killed them that time!"

Afterward, no matter how I asked, Li Zhiyue refused to say another word.

She always maintained an indifferent attitude:

"Officer Zhao, I've already confessed. I'm willing to accept any outcome. Please stop speculating."

"This isn't speculation. I need to know all the information about the case to avoid any deviations, falsely accuse any innocent person, or let any guilty person escape justice."

She sneered, "Innocent? Guilty? Officer Zhao, your perspective on things is indeed interesting."

In truth, the interrogation should have ended here.

The culprit confessed to their crime without hesitation and had sufficient motive.

I shouldn't waste too much time on this case anymore.

But out of personal curiosity, I still wanted to understand why Li Zhiyue chose to surrender.