The Killer in the Mirror

あらすじ

Lu Chenzhou, once hailed as a genius in criminal investigation, spent ten years in prison after being wrongfully convicted in a meticulously orchestrated political murder. On the day of his release, he does not find freedom but is instead confronted by the Zhou family—the powerful clan that originally sent him to prison. A bizarre murder occurs: the Zhou heir dies under mysterious circumstances, with all evidence pointing to an inside job. As the price for his 'freedom,' Lu Chenzhou is forced to sign a contract, compelling him to hunt down the real killer for his enemies. Outwardly, he remains as calm and precise as an instrument, dissecting every bloody detail. Inwardly, a fire that has been suppressed for ten years rages. Each step of the investigation is a dance on the edge of a knife: under the Zhou family's strict surveillance, he must secretly piece together the truth of his own wrongful conviction using evidence from the crime scene. While working for his enemies, he must quietly gather proof to overturn his case. And he must stay vigilant—the true mastermind who framed him with a 'false confession' may be lurking deep within the shadows of the Zhou family, watching coldly from the sidelines. When personal justice clashes with legal procedure, and the process of reconstructing the truth begins to reshape the self, can Lu Chenzhou see the killer clearly in the mirror, and more importantly, can he see the humanity within himself that has not yet been consumed?