Making money, taking exams and supporting the family

chapter 57: The Truth of the Beginning 2

Liu Youtian’s expression changed slightly, but he remained calm, looking puzzled.

“My son was resting at home that day. Why does Mr. Lin ask? What does it have to do with my son?”

“It has everything to do with it. A big deal. After several years, Steward Liu can answer my question without hesitation. Your memory is truly remarkable. Even after several years, you can immediately recall trivial matters… “

“I am nothing but a humble person. I once read a book about human psychology. Normally, when asked about something that happened more than half a month ago, one would need to carefully recall. Many everyday matters from several years ago would be forgotten unless they were particularly profound and significant memories, which would be remembered easily. Steward Liu, you remembered something from so long ago so easily. Are you a genius, or do you have an eidetic memory?”

Lin Ze smiled, a smile that made Liu Youtian’s face instantly stiffen.

The crowd realized that it was indeed strange. Remembering a big event from several years ago immediately was normal, but remembering everyday trivial matters so clearly without hesitation was quite remarkable.

Was Liu Youtian a genius with an eidetic memory? That was clearly impossible.

Liu Youtian’s hand trembled slightly inside his sleeve as he continued to explain calmly, “My son usually helps out at the mansion, but he was sick and resting at home that day, so I remember it especially clearly…”

“Oh? How coincidental that your son happened to fall ill that day? Why did all these coincidences happen on that particular day?” Lin Ze feigned surprise.

Liu Youtian realized that his lie was not well-covered and started to feel a bit flustered. “How would I know? My son was indeed sick…”

“You don’t find it strange how everything conveniently happened on that day? You’re clearly lying!”

Lin Ze’s approach was intimidating, his expression turning cold.

“On that day, you deliberately sent away the two servants from the back courtyard to make it easier for an outsider to sneak in. While it’s true that you were serving by Mr. Wei’s side, your son wasn’t. That distracting cat sound that lured Xiao Xing was a trick your son learned.”

“Although I don’t know why you did this, you know the situation at the Wei Mansion so well, and besides you, there was no one else who had the opportunity to leave the back courtyard unattended!”

“Mr. Liu, I dare to come to the county town to seek justice today, risking the loss of my reputation. Do you think I wouldn’t have evidence? Even though I don’t have it, it doesn’t mean I can’t bluff,” Lin Ze threatened loudly.

“Honesty will be rewarded, resistance will be punished. Mr. Liu, confess and you still have a chance to live. If you continue to hide, according to the law, you and your whole family will be executed! Was this plot aimed at me? Or… was it actually aimed at Miss Wei?”

Liu Youtian’s mental defense began to crack, sweat beading on his forehead as he struggled to think of how to respond.

Seeing this, Lin Ze continued to press on, pretending to be a psychological detective.

“Mr. Liu, are you now trying to come up with a cover for your lies? Don’t pretend. Your eyes have already betrayed you.”

“W-what?”

Caught off guard, Liu Youtian was confused and did not understand what Lin Ze meant.

“The ancient books say: ‘The eyes are the windows to the soul.’ Words can lie, but the eyes won’t. When someone lies, their eyes involuntarily look to the upper right corner. Unless someone has undergone strict training, they can’t fake it… Liu Youtian, you’ve been bribed, haven’t you?”