Episode 12 recap: Two missing bodies appeared simultaneously.
Lin Fang Lu went to see Nan Ya again to confirm that she had indeed been violated by Hu Li Fan. On that evening, Xu Yi personally came to Lin Fang Lu's house and happened to witness the scene. Because Xu Yi had helped Nan Ya this time, Nan Ya no longer resisted being in a relationship with Xu Yi, and her acceptance of Xu Yi was also driven by her own selfish motives.
Soon, the police salvaged a decaying corpse from a nearby river, but upon initial observation, it didn't appear to be a body that had been dead for five years. Lin Fang Lu and the others confirmed from the identification documents found in the clothing that it was Liu Chang Shui, who had gone missing six months ago. Just as Lin Fang Lu was preparing to wrap up the investigation, someone suddenly shouted that there was another body in the water. He immediately turned around, realizing that this body could very well be Hu Li Fan.
The police quickly sealed off the lake. Due to poor underwater visibility, the search process was not smooth. Just when everyone thought the hope was dwindling, the salvage team suddenly discovered a tightly wrapped body. Judging from the degree of decomposition, it didn't look like it had been dead for five years. It was only when they saw the name Liu Chang Shui on the identification documents that they confirmed the identity. Subsequently, the salvage team retrieved another body from the lake. After forensic examination, it was confirmed that the two bodies were Hu Li Fan, who had gone missing five years ago, and Liu Chang Shui, who had fled with the money six months ago.
Due to Hu Li Fan's body being submerged in the water for a long time, it was difficult for the forensic examiner to determine the exact time of death. It was preliminarily estimated to be at least over five years. Currently, based on the condition of the skulls, it was determined that both individuals were struck with a heavy object. However, Liu Chang Shui died of suffocation, while Hu Li Fan's skull was shattered, which could be a result of cranial injuries or potentially other causes. After all, his organs had deteriorated, making it impossible to reach a final conclusion.
Based on the modus operandi, the forensic examiner concluded that the two cases were almost identical, indicating that they were likely killed by the same person. Although Lin Fang Lu had reason to suspect Xu Yi as the primary suspect, they had not yet found direct evidence. The forensic examiner stated that even if they conducted DNA testing, it would have to be sent to the provincial level. The examiner also revealed that Liu Chang Shui was likely struck without any preparation, as there were no signs of struggle between the two. As for Hu Li Fan, the conditions for comparison were lost.
Later, Lin Fang Lu visited Nan Ya again and showed her two photos of the dumping site. Nan Ya's emotions visibly fluctuated, and she finally revealed the fact that she had been violated by Hu Li Fan. After Nan Ya's father died, Hu Xiu, along with her son, attempted to control Nan Ya, forcing her to drop out of school and work, and subjecting her to public humiliation.
Nan Ya didn't pay any attention to Hu Xiu and her son. She even warned Hu Li Fan to take a look in the mirror before criticizing others. If he wanted to marry her, he should be prepared for sleepless nights because every day he could potentially be killed by her. Just as she finished speaking, Hu Li Fan, under Hu Xiu's gaze, rushed forward to drag Nan Ya back into the room.
Fortunately, Chen Ling arrived in time to protect Nan Ya and took her away from Hu Xiu's house. At this moment, Nan Ya only felt warmth at Chen Ling's home, where she received care and comfort from the entire family. They treated her like a relative, which deeply moved Nan Ya. Finally, she had a place to confide in. Since then, Nan Ya started working at a factory, planning to save money to study and go to college. This was her only opportunity to leave Qingshui Town.
In the spring of 1994, Nan Ya and Chen Ling had both grown into adults. Chen Ling had a boyfriend named Xu Yi, whom she introduced to Nan Ya without hesitation. The three of them often gathered together, going shopping, eating out, or going to dance halls. During their time together, Xu Yi gradually developed feelings for the beautiful Nan Ya. Sometimes, while kissing Chen Ling, he would think of another person, even when he reluctantly watched Nan Ya leave after escorting her back to her dormitory.
One day, Xu Yi gathered the courage to hold flowers and confess his feelings to Nan Ya, only to be harshly rejected. Nan Ya couldn't accept Xu Yi betraying Chen Ling, and she couldn't become a third party to ruin someone else's relationship, so she asked Xu Yi to leave.
In the next moment, Hu Li Fan emerged from the corner and taunted Nan Ya, mocking her promiscuity. He claimed that no matter how innocent she pretended to be, she was a woman he had slept with. In the following days, Xu Yi couldn't get Nan Ya out of his mind, while Nan Ya distanced herself from Xu Yi in every possible way. It was evident to anyone observant, but Chen Ling paid no attention to it.
Hu Li Fan spent his days doing nothing, and whenever he needed money, he would come to Nan Ya and ask for it, repeatedly escalating his demands, causing Nan Ya great suffering. Soon, Chen Ling revealed to Nan Ya that she was planning to get married. Nan Ya cautioned Chen Ling to consider it carefully and not be deceived by appearances, but Chen Ling didn't pay any attention.
Hu Li Fan informed Nan Ya to come home for dinner that evening, but Nan Ya refused to be slapped by him, which attracted the attention and gossip of her coworkers at the factory. Chen Ling hurriedly arrived with Xu Yi to defuse the situation, and Hu Li Fan left in anger. That day, Xu Yi came to find Nan Ya again, wanting to take her to the movies and hoping that she would make a decision after watching the film.
That night, Xu Yi waited for Nan Ya but she didn't show up. Worried, Xu Yi drove to Nan Ya's place and unexpectedly witnessed Hu Li Fan violently assaulting her. Hu Li Fan had long held a deep grudge against Xu Yi and directly kicked him to the ground, beating him mercilessly. In a fit of anger, Xu Yi saw Nan Ya injured and pushed Hu Li Fan's face into the fire pit. He even grabbed a shovel and fiercely struck his head.
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