The Mystery in the Mirror: Kong Yiting

The story unfolds in a modern city, where one bizarre case after another comes to light. Police officer Shen Xiaoyu leads her team in investigating a series of disappearances and joins forces with counselor Gu Lanxin, gradually uncovering the hidden network behind the crimes. The retrial of office worker Su Ruoning's father's wrongful conviction draws the team into an even deeper web of power. Investigative journalist Cheng Manli is forced to choose between professional ethics and the truth behind the case. Corporate executive Yao Zhiyan, a secret antagonist, orchestrates multiple incidents and engages the protagonists in a fierce battle of wits. As the cases progress, multiple storylines intertwine: disappearances, revenge, official corruption, and family secrets. Along the way, the team members each grow, clash, reconcile, lose their way, and find redemption. Across ten volumes, the full scope of the cases and the characters' fates gradually come to light, ultimately offering a vivid portrayal of crime and punishment, the shades of human nature, and the power of women.