Chapter 28

"我還是處男！"

Qin Lang said loudly, because he really did not want to be seen as a student worse than a beast by Tao Ruoxiang, so he hurried to defend himself, "I still have my hymen—no! I mean I still have my virgin line! I can show it to you!"

Hearing the word "hymen" come out of Qin Lang's mouth, Tao Ruoxiang couldn't help but smile: "Qin Lang... This is not the time for jokes. I really don't know where you heard these nonsensical things. The so-called 'virgin line' is complete nonsense. Qin Lang, I believe you are an upright student. The reason I mentioned Zhao Liang and Chang Xuemin is to let you know the seriousness of the matter. Their expulsion is not as simple as you think, and now the police have linked them to Zhou Lingling's incident!"

Qin Lang was silent for a moment. Tao Ruoxiang's words made him realize that the situation was really not good. Previously, he had heard Zhao Kan say that several pretty girls at No. 7 High School had either taken a leave of absence or transferred this semester. He never imagined that taking a leave of absence or transferring was just a cover, and that they must have encountered some problems. And now, this mess had somehow landed on his head.

Qin Lang was truly wronged. Speaking of Zhou Lingling, he had at least met her once, but as for Chang Xuemin and Zhao Liang, he had never even heard their names before. The police actually blamed him for this, making him feel even more wronged than Dou E.

"Could it be that a virgin going to a brothel is inauspicious? Especially a virgin who doesn't get a red envelope," Qin Lang muttered.

Since coming to No. 7 High School, Qin Lang's luck had been pretty good. He met a beautiful teacher in his first class, and things had gone smoothly after that. But after going to the Chunmei Bay Club, he immediately became unlucky, and not just him, but Zhao Kan also suffered a huge blow.

It was clear that virgins should not go to brothels.

"Qin Lang, do you have anything else to say?" Tao Ruoxiang asked.

"Teacher Tao, am I not wronged? Not getting a bravery award for saving someone is one thing, but being turned into a criminal is another. What kind of world is this? Where can I go to seek justice?" Qin Lang complained with a gloomy face.

"You can seek justice with me," Tao Ruoxiang said rationally. "I am here to visit you on behalf of the school. Teaching and nurturing students is the purpose of the school. Since we have the responsibility to educate students, we also have the responsibility to ensure that every upright student receives fair treatment. Therefore, if you have any secrets, you can tell me, and I promise not to disclose your personal privacy."

Tao Ruoxiang's tone had a natural allure, and Qin Lang felt a surge of warmth in his heart, almost spilling out his secret. But he quickly remembered the Old Toxin's warning and swallowed the words that were about to come out. If the Old Toxin found out that he had leaked information to Tao Ruoxiang, Qin Lang might be fine, but Tao Ruoxiang could be silenced by the Old Toxin.

"Teacher Tao, I have no secrets," Qin Lang said calmly.

"Is that so?" Tao Ruoxiang's face showed a slight anger due to Qin Lang's lack of cooperation. "Your current situation is not good. To avoid worrying your parents and to protect your future, it's best to be honest with your teacher. Otherwise, I can't help you!"

"I really have nothing to hide from you, Teacher."

"As a teacher, I hope every student is honest, but you have disappointed me," Tao Ruoxiang's tone was filled with sorrow. She took out a small specimen in a transparent plastic box from her handbag and gently placed it in front of Qin Lang. When Qin Lang saw the specimen, he was immediately taken aback!

It was the specimen of the colored mosquito!

Qin Lang had thought that Tao Ruoxiang keeping this colored mosquito specimen was just a coincidence, but it turned out it was not a coincidence at all! Perhaps, Tao Ruoxiang had been suspicious of him all along, though he was still unaware of it!

Qin Lang suddenly felt a pang of pain in his heart.

"Qin Lang, you should recognize this specimen, right?" Tao Ruoxiang's tone was tinged with sorrow. "Don't forget, I am your teacher, and every move in class is under my control. How could I not notice your small actions? Tell me, what's the deal with this mosquito?"

"Teacher Tao, it's just a mosquito. Its scientific name is Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito. That's all I know—"

"Are you still trying to cover it up!"

Tao Ruoxiang was clearly getting angry. "This mosquito fell off your body! Don't think I don't know! Even more, I know you were peeping at me at that time!"

"Teacher Tao, it's just a mosquito. Even if it fell off my body, it doesn't prove anything," Qin Lang decided to stick to his stubborn stance.

"No! You don't want to explain, but I have found something from this mosquito—"

Tao Ruoxiang looked straight at Qin Lang. "The mosquito's body is intact, proving it did not die from external force. Under the microscope, its body is in a rigid state. I also extracted a small amount of blood from its abdomen—"

At this point, Tao Ruoxiang paused. She was in the upper hand, and this brief pause could put some psychological pressure on Qin Lang, possibly making him confess. Qin Lang's face indeed showed a hint of panic, but he did not lose his composure. Tao Ruoxiang knew that Qin Lang's psychological defenses had not completely broken down, so she continued: "The experimental results are interesting. I found that this mosquito died from poisoning! Can you tell me why, Qin Lang?"

"Why?" Qin Lang's heartache intensified. He never thought he had already caught Tao Ruoxiang's attention and naively believed she had developed a slight liking for him. He never imagined that he, Qin Lang, thought himself smart but was so clueless in matters of the heart!

"I hope you can tell me the reason!" Tao Ruoxiang continued, "Also, I have already investigated. Last night, you did not attend evening study and did not go to the school dormitory. Zhao Kan was also drunk. Can you tell me where you went?"

Tao Ruoxiang's tone shifted from calm to stern. Qin Lang suddenly realized that this might be a psychological tactic, and he was already at a disadvantage! For Qin Lang, dealing with Tao Ruoxiang seemed harder than dealing with the police, as her insight and intuition were too sharp.

But how could Qin Lang tell her about going to the Chunmei Bay Club? Wouldn't that make her look down on him completely? If Qin Lang said he went to a place like Chunmei Bay, would Tao Ruoxiang believe he was still a virgin and had done nothing?

Obviously not!

"We went out to drink," Qin Lang said calmly, which seemed like a reasonable answer.

Tao Ruoxiang shook her head with a hint of sorrow and sighed, "Qin Lang, can you be honest with your teacher?"

"I am being honest," Qin Lang said, hardening his resolve. He suddenly realized that Tao Ruoxiang's fullness was not just in her chest but also in her brain, and as a man, he found the former more captivating, while the latter only made him feel intimidated.

Tao Ruoxiang looked at Qin Lang as if trying to read his mind. Her tone was low and filled with regret: "Do you remember the night you went to the specimen lab? You used the lab computer, right? You searched for information about 'Chunmei Bay'—Qin Lang, are you still not admitting it? If you still don't admit it, I can tell you that I have already asked your dorm mates, and they said they heard Zhao Kan talking in his sleep last night, mentioning 'Chunmei Bay' and 'Zhou Lingling.' Qin Lang, can you admit it now?"

Qin Lang was defeated!

He always thought he was smart, but he never imagined he would be defeated by a woman who was equally full in both brain and chest.

Qin Lang carefully examined Tao Ruoxiang and suddenly realized how unfamiliar and distant she seemed.

After a moment, Qin Lang said dejectedly, "Yes, I went to the Chunmei Bay Club. But I want to know, why are you so interested in me, Teacher Tao? I don't know if you are a teacher or a police officer. Why do you seem more professional than the police?"

"Qin Lang, I am your teacher, but I haven't given up my dream of being a police officer," Tao Ruoxiang said calmly. "Do you know what I studied at South China United University?"

Qin Lang shook his head.

"Criminal investigation and criminal psychology," Tao Ruoxiang said with a self-deprecating smile. "So, I have a psychological counselor's certification, which allows me to notice many small details that others might miss."

"You are so talented, it's a waste that you didn't become a detective!"

"Insult?"

"Praise! Sincerely."

"I really wanted to be a detective, but my family didn't allow it," Tao Ruoxiang's expression showed some disappointment, but she quickly regained her composure. "Well, now you know my secret. So, can you tell me your secret as a private exchange?"