Chapter 703

This was a lapse on Yu Dazhang’s part.

The officers who previously investigated Zhou Jiacheng also overlooked this point.

Dating, after all, isn’t marriage—it’s not recorded in personal files, which is why it wasn’t found.

Yu Dazhang had focused all his attention on Zhang Jiangke, and his conversations with Zhou Jiacheng revolved entirely around Zhang Jiangke, so he too missed this detail.

“You didn’t ask.” Zhou Jiacheng looked genuinely aggrieved:

“Besides, dating in college is totally normal—I even have a classmate who’s already married and has a kid.”

Well, that was indeed true… Yu Dazhang had no rebuttal.

Starting September 1, 2005, the Ministry of Education officially abolished the requirement that students obtain school approval to marry.

They could not only marry, but also have children.

“Call back.”

Yu Dazhang’s voice was low and commanding, as if issuing an order:

“Now.”

Nothing else—he needed to confirm whether the woman was truly Zhou Jiacheng’s girlfriend.

It wasn’t uncommon for someone to use a misleading name in the notes while hiding someone else’s identity; since he’d stumbled upon this, Yu Dazhang naturally had to verify it.

“Alright.”

Zhou Jiacheng understood his concern, replied, and immediately dialed back right in front of Yu Dazhang.

The call was answered quickly, and a clear female voice came through the phone:

“Where are you? Why did you hang up on me?”

Her tone carried a hint of grievance and complaint, yet also a touch of coquettishness.

Even without speakerphone, Yu Dazhang heard every word clearly—in any indoor environment, he could detect the faintest sounds.

From the tone of Zhou Jiacheng’s girlfriend, he could tell the two were still in the heat of new romance.

Dating has a shelf life; once the novelty fades, a woman’s coquettishness turns into fussiness.

Since she spoke this way, it proved they hadn’t grown tired of each other yet.

“I’m in the dorm.”

Zhou Jiacheng replied:

“I’ve got something to take care of here—I’ll come over to see you in a bit.”

He tried to keep his tone serious, but a happy smile still crept onto his face.

True joy from the heart cannot be hidden.

Listening to their conversation, Yu Dazhang could almost picture the scene in his mind.

No need to guess—tonight would surely be a major battle.

They’d clash fiercely, no holds barred.

To say he wasn’t envious was a lie; since his rebirth, Yu Dazhang had never had a lover, and hearing this couple’s banter stirred a quiet itch inside him.

“Then I’ll wait for you at the rental apartment.”

The girl on the other end said in a sweet, fluttering voice:

“I bought your favorite oysters, and I’ll make you stir-fried leeks with eggs, and a oyster and goji berry soup.”

The logistical support is top-notch... Just hearing these dishes, Yu Dazhang could already imagine the intensity of tonight’s battle.

Wait~

Rental apartment?

Yu Dazhang shook his head vigorously, finally feeling clear-headed.

He’d almost been distracted by the menu.

Could Zhang Jiangke be hiding in their rental apartment?

Very possible.

No.

If Zhang Jiangke were hiding there, Zhou Jiacheng would know.

Was he still hiding something?

“Alright, I’ll come right over once I’m done here.”

Zhou Jiacheng gave a vague reply, hung up, then turned to Yu Dazhang, as if waiting for his reaction.

Yu Dazhang stared back at him; for a moment, neither spoke.

From Zhou Jiacheng’s expression, there was no sign of deception.

Genuine calm cannot be faked.

If someone had something to hide, no matter how hard they tried to mask it, their face would betray some unnatural hint.