In the darkness, non-human entities loomed indistinctly.
"...This is the result of your investigation?"
After reading through the relevant information Bai Zhi had handed over, copied out by Li Ruo Yue, Xun Wu looked up at him somewhat speechlessly.
"That's right. I think this is worth investigating."
Bai Zhi nodded solemnly while eating an apple.
"So, I'll have to trouble your Xing Bu Division with this."
"Is that so? But I don't see any need to investigate any of this."
Xun Wu tossed the doujinshi in his hand back onto the table, a kindly smile covering his face.
"What do you mean, 'my grandfather died when I was five,' or 'my mom passed away before I was born'... Are you kidding me?"
—He was clearly smiling, yet veins visibly bulged on his forehead.
"I'm not kidding, nor am I in the mood for it."
Bai Zhi calmly continued eating his apple.
"Whether it's nonsense or the truth, I need an accurate answer."
"How could it possibly be... Wait, are you talking about a cognitive discrepancy?"
As if something had suddenly occurred to him, Xun Wu frowned slightly.
"Perhaps. Who knows? We'll talk after your investigation is finished. It's somewhat inconvenient for me on my end."
Bai Zhi casually tossed the finished apple core into the Trash Can beside him and rose from his chair.
"Also, I need all the records on Li Ruo Yue from her birth up to the present. I believe you must have a copy here."
"Her records... What, are you planning to marry into the Li Family?"
Watching Bai Zhi stand up, Xun Wu raised an eyebrow slightly.
"I do have her records here, but why should I—"
"Ten cases of beer. All guaranteed premium."
"Deal."
Around half an hour later, Bai Zhi left the Xing