This document was clearly far more detailed than the one they obtained from the police department. The previous uncertainties, such as the lack of investigation into Chu Shihan's social connections and his emotional status, were now thoroughly addressed.

Previously, Lin Shuicheng's name had been missing, but now it appeared in a long list of fellow students from different grades, albeit ranked quite low. The few lines about him read, "Relationship with the subject: Minimal. Motive for the crime: None." The rest provided background information on his identity.

Though Chu Shihan's emotional status was listed as "none," it was accompanied by a detailed account. It mentioned that he hadn't had any significant romantic relationships growing up, but there were numerous people who pursued him. The document even listed all the names of those who had chased after Chu Shihan, along with potential individuals who might have been irritated by these emotional connections, followed by over a hundred pages of additional data.

It was impossible to digest so much information immediately. Fu Luoyin and Dong Shuoye scanned through it once, speculating that this was likely the original investigation record.

Rubbing his temples, Fu Luoyin said, "Read through it all and help me check later. I'll be busy for a few days, probably won't have time for this."

Dong Shuoye chuckled. "You really treat me like a human hard drive, huh? It'll take me days to go through all this."

"Then come back anytime to continue. We can't take this document out, and there's no rush for now," Fu Luoyin replied. "I've got plenty of work at my research base, and you don't need to rush either. Besides, there seems to be an issue with the old man's attitude. I'm not sure what he's thinking."

Dong Shuoye raised an eyebrow, expressing his confusion.

Fu Luoyin pondered before responding, "I can't be certain. He previously refused to let me investigate, but he didn't actually hinder me from restarting the case on my brother. Now, this authentic file doesn't contain any clear conclusions. I suspect he's buying time. But why he's doing so and for what purpose is hard to tell."

Dong Shuoye said, "Uncle is currently at the Defense Bureau, and previously he was with Department Nine. There must be plenty of information we don't have access to. Perhaps we shouldn't worry too much about it."

"I agree, but since the case has been reopened, even if the conclusion remains an accident, we need to investigate thoroughly," Fu Luoyin replied.

The Chief came over, circling around his feet.

There was a guest in the house—although Chief had visited once before, it seemed the cat had no recollection of Dong Shuoye.

In the presence of a stranger on its territory, the Chief was on high alert—without Lin Shuicheng around, it came to inspect Fu Luoyin's presence, gazing at him with its emerald eyes.

Fu Luoyin inquired, "What are you doing?"

The leader stared at him for a while, circled around a few times, and then leaped onto the coffee table.

Fu Luoyin observed the feline's unmistakable inclination to use the file bag as a scratching post, prompting him to swiftly intervene and lift it down.

The leader swiftly scratched his hand with a claw, then fiercely leaped away. Fu Luoyin drew in a sharp breath and narrowed his eyes, smiling mischievously. "Naughty little thing, don't get too cocky. I'll make sure Lin Shuicheng comes back to give you a bath."

The Commander detests bathing with profound aversion, yet this particular little kitten is rather disinclined to grooming itself, rendering it more prone to getting dirtier than other cats. Fu Luoyin has had the privilege of witnessing Lin Shuicheng bathe the cat; in Shuicheng's hands, the Commander appears both exceptionally docile and utterly submissive, meowing loudly yet daring not resist. It is indeed a pitiful sight, yet equally comical.

Fu Luoyin glanced at the mark on his hand; there was no blood, just a faint scratch. He didn't pay much attention to it and simply crouched down, extending his hand for the leader to examine. "Look, look, what have you done to me? Calling you 'Leader' was indeed appropriate, just like my father's awful temper."

Having grown up alongside Dong Shuoye, he was naturally familiar with his feline servitude. He merely shook his head and chuckled in resignation. Then, as if something had just occurred to him, he asked, "Where's your wife? Not at home? Didn't their department shut down? Does she still have work to attend to?"

While attempting to appeal to the leader's emotions and reason, Fu Luoyin said, "He must be busy, that's how good students are. Oh, by the way, what time is it now?"

Dong Shuoye remarked, "It's almost six in the afternoon."

Fu Luoyin vaguely recalled his promise to pick up Lin Shuicheng - he couldn't pinpoint the exact time, but only remembered making such an arrangement.

Recalling this incident, Fu Luoyin, for some reason, suddenly found himself in an exceptionally good mood.

Lin Shuicheng was still unaware that Fu Luoyin had spoken up for him in front of Fu Kai earlier, or that he had mentioned him to Chu Jingshu.

This was tantamount to preparing to introduce Lin Shuicheng to his family. If Lin Shuicheng knew, would he be overjoyed?

Fu Luoyin believed that Lin Shuicheng probably would be.

However, it was too early to share this joy with Lin Shuicheng. He didn't wish for Lin Shuicheng to know about Fu Kai's dissatisfaction. For the sake of balancing family dynamics, Fu Luoyin deemed it appropriate to keep it to himself for now.

When his parents were ready to accept Lin Shuicheng, he would then tell him about it.

As Fu Luoyin thought of this, he realized that he hadn't seen Lin Shuicheng for almost an entire day.

He felt as if Lin Shuicheng had been absent for ages.

Even petting the cat didn't feel as enjoyable anymore. He withdrew his hand and stood up, saying to Dong Shuoye, "I need to pick him up. I'll be leaving first. Are you coming with me or will you stay here for a while before leaving on your own?"

Dong Shuoye replied, "What? You called me over and now you're not even feeding me? Su Yu keeps raving about your sister-in-law's cooking, but I haven't had a chance to try it yet."

A smile tugged at the corner of Fu Luoyin's lips. "That's just bad luck for you. Lin Shuicheng cooks for me every day, and it's tiring for him too. Let's talk about it next time."

Lin Shuicheng arrived right on time, five minutes earlier than scheduled.

Despite still recovering from a concussion and feeling unwell, he had still made the effort to come.

Han Huang had chosen a place that Lin Shuicheng had never been to before. They sat by the window on the second floor, overlooking a half-transparent wall adorned with flowers. The dining area was in a private room, providing an elegant atmosphere.

Before entering, Lin Shuicheng scanned the surroundings. It seemed like couples frequented this place, as each table was adorned with a bouquet of roses, and the lighting was warm and dim, creating a cozy ambiance. However, this ambiance didn't quite match the pervasive scent of delicious food wafting through the air.

By the time he arrived, Han Huang was already waiting.

After ordering their food, Lin Shuicheng politely expressed his gratitude to the student council for their repeated assistance.

Han Huang's smile was radiant. "It was merely a small favor, Senior. You're also a student of our university, so it's our duty to help. There's no need to be so formal. Honestly, I just wanted to have a meal with you and bask in the radiance of the academic deity."

Truly worthy of being the president, Han Huang never seemed to run out of conversation topics. He could engage anyone in a lively chat without causing annoyance.

Han Huang was a celebrity on the Star University campus, and he was good-looking, with rosy lips and pearly whites. Even here, quite a few people recognized him and approached to greet him.

There was also a student union officer who passed by and whistled maliciously: "Hello, Chairman! The Chairman is on a date! I finally have a date with Lin Shen!"

Upon noticing Han Huang, everyone's attention was inevitably drawn to Lin Shuicheng as well.

Both individuals possessed a captivating appearance that demanded attention, and Lin Shuicheng's distinctive teardrop mole made him easily recognizable to those familiar with him.

With a righteous expression, Han Huang chided, "Off with you. Show some respect to the Academic God. I'm treating Senior to dinner over here."

He turned back to apologize to Lin Shuicheng, speaking openly and sincerely, "Senior, I'm sorry. The people in our club don't really know how to choose their words. Please don't take it to heart."

Lin Shuicheng pursed his lips, glancing around at Han Huang and the few students in the corner who were desperately trying to catch a glimpse of them. He lowered his eyes and smiled softly.

Seeing that Lin Shuicheng seemed unwell and had barely eaten anything, Han Huang asked, "Senior, are you not feeling well?"

Lin Shuicheng shook his head. "I didn't sleep very well."

"Must be because you're too busy with research and reviewing manuscripts. Being a genius isn't easy," Han Huang sighed.

This was the second time he had brought up this topic today. Lin Shuicheng chuckled, taking the conversation further. "Aren't you the same? I've seen the threads about you on the forum. You withdrew from school once, retook your exams, changed your major once, studied robotics and finance, and…"

"And chemistry," Han Huang picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks, finding a clean plate to meticulously remove the bones. "I started with robotics, but then I fell for someone and transferred to the Jiangnan branch for him. But after two years, I still haven't managed to make him remember me… He entered the lab with a famous professor right from his undergraduate studies, so there weren't many opportunities to run into him in class. I wanted to join the lab too, but I was a year below him. After his batch, their professor stopped taking undergraduate students."

Lin Shuicheng was taken aback.

In the Chemistry Department of the Jiangnan branch, only Yang Zhiwei recruited undergraduate students into his lab.

And it was after accepting Lin Shuicheng that Yang Zhiwei decided not to take any more undergraduate students, instead devoting himself to nurturing Lin Shuicheng as his protégé.

Han Huang's repeated attentiveness and assistance towards him, as well as the attitude of those around him, had not escaped Lin Shuicheng's notice. He had vaguely guessed some things, but he hadn't expected Han Huang to be so straightforward.

Though he tended to overlook such matters, he wasn't an idiot.

Han Huang was clever. He had almost spelled it out, yet left room for both of them to retreat gracefully.

Lin Shuicheng maintained his composed expression. "So that's why you changed your major. It seems we weren't fated to meet, and spending two years searching for direction isn't really worth it."

Looking at Lin Shuicheng's calm demeanor, a hint of disappointment flickered in Han Huang's eyes. "Is that so? You think so too? You believe it was a waste of time?"

Lin Shuicheng still smiled gently. "You're not graduates yet, so you might not realize this: fresh graduates' time is precious. A year of experience earlier means more opportunities. Younger students are generally favored. Even putting that aside, two years is ample time for an outstanding entrepreneur to make groundbreaking changes."

He spoke politely, effectively resetting their relationship back to that of ordinary senior and junior, making the conversation sound like a mere exchange of experiences.

Taking a sip of water, Lin Shuicheng continued, "My boyfriend and I often regret wasting too much time searching for our paths in the past. Looking back now, it seems rather pointless."

His tactful rejection was evident — including the unnecessary addition at the end.

Lin Shuicheng, as a person, sometimes displayed an unwitting charm and straightforwardness that was easy to read, while at other times, he seemed enigmatic and inscrutable.

Both fell silent, the atmosphere turning slightly muted.

"So you still..." Han Huang paused for a moment before softly inquiring, "Are you still with Chu Shihan?"