Chapter 103: The Interrogation

Wang Zixuan: "Zhang Xinyu, a teddy bear type, thirty-five years old. Former lecturer at M University. Later expelled by the school for harassing female students."

Wang Zixuan cast a look of disdain at the suspect.

Hao Yingjun said, "He’s supposed to be an educated man. How could he do something so despicable?"

Zhang Xinyu replied, "Ah, what you call 'despicable' is just a concept shaped by your environment, your perception of certain things or behaviors. But it’s not absolute. You know Casanova, right?"

Seeing their blank expressions, he realized they must not know about this remarkable figure.

Zhang Xinyu continued, "In the eighteenth century, he was the most famous lover across Europe. He had countless lovers throughout his life. But he loved each woman deeply."

Wang Zixuan, growing impatient, snapped, "Enough with the nonsense. Just explain your own problem."

Zhang Xinyu said confusedly, "What problem do I have? Let me ask you, what is love?"

Wang Zixuan and Hao Yingjun exchanged looks, then glanced back at this clearly disturbed man.

Zhang Xinyu said, "Love is open. It’s free. Right? Besides, these women liked me very much and needed me. I brought them warmth and companionship. Is that a problem?"

Wang Zixuan was dumbfounded. "Companionship? Did you get their consent? Dating? Are you showing your true colors? You’re sleazy, despicable, shameless."

Zhang Xinyu retorted, "Then let me give you another famous saying: I love you, but it’s none of your business."

Wang Zixuan was shocked by this twisted logic—utterly incomprehensible.

Zhang Xinyu asked, "Do you know what Platonic love is? …I’m not here to lecture you on love philosophy. Can you even understand it? I hope you’ll release me soon. Don’t forget, I’m the only university lecturer among the inhumane in this city."

Hao Yingjun said, "Well, he is a lecturer all right, able to make such sleazy things sound so refined. But sexual harassment doesn’t care about education level. If you do it, you get punished. I’m not wrong, am I?"

At that moment, the interrogation room door was pushed open from outside. Two bureau chiefs entered.

Director Wang said, "Comrade Wei Min, do you remember the special Cell No. 5 at our headquarters?"

Gu Wei Min: "Oh, I remember. It’s for locking up sex maniacs."

Director Wang: "Then let’s send our teacher Zhang there for a visit. Zhang, that’s where all your like-minded friends are. You can have a good discussion about life views, values, worldviews, and love views. And give them a proper lecture."

Zhang Xinyu grew flustered and incoherent. Oh my god, where are they taking me?

Zhang Xinyu: "No, no, no, that’s really not necessary."

Director Wang: "Prepare the car. Teacher Zhang, come with me to headquarters."

In the car, Hao Yingjun felt uneasy but still said, "Sister, Zhang Xinyu’s case gave me a very deep lesson. I feel like my soul has been cleansed."

Wang Zixuan asked, "What lesson?"

Hao Yingjun: "Men, never make mistakes you shouldn’t make."