A Crisp, Clear Night / That Thing After Work

Zheng Yalan smiled, not in a hurry, and then told her to go and get to work.

At 1 p. m., Ling Mengxue received a message from Xia Keke and opened it eagerly.

She had the young girl take the materials to the scene of the previous crime beforehand to investigate and see if there were any clues. She didn't expect to make progress so quickly.

When she opened the text message, her expression suddenly froze, followed by a look of utter exasperation!

On the WeChat chat interface, Xia Keke sent a whole row of photos of roast duck, mixed stew, barbecue skewers, shaved ice, and other delicacies, along with a selfie with her mouth greasy, completely filling the screen!

Moreover, this girl was incredibly meticulous; she wrote down the taste and texture of all the food in a detailed investigation report!

Her descriptions of the food, such as "fresh and tender" and "too spicy or too dry," were incredibly detailed. Wow, just these quality reviews she wrote could fill a 3,000-word article!

Ling Mengxue didn't know what to say.

After all, she was asked to help, and she was paid a salary. How should we view her work attitude?

Is there something else going on?

After thinking for a moment, she silently replied with a text message: [Is this what you reaped this afternoon?]

Xia Keke: [Yes~ This is all the food I found near the murder site of that Murder Demon.]

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Chapter 152 The Clear Night

[Let me know if you find anything useful later. You can go back to your work now.]

During work hours, Ling Mengxue didn't have much time to chat with Xia Keke, so she sent the message as soon as she finished editing it.

If I hide in the restroom and the manager finds me, will they dock my pay?

Stopping her wild thoughts, Ling Mengxue straightened her clothes in front of the mirror and returned to her post.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, most of her colleagues took extra care of her, the newcomer, which made her feel somewhat flattered.

8 PM.

The number of customers gradually increased, including both men and women, with women making up the majority.

Ling Mengxue remained calm, quietly carrying her tray and performing her duties while also keeping a close eye on the surrounding customers.

She roughly observed the male-to-female ratio, which was about eight to two. There were roughly eight women out of ten people in the bar, while there were very few men. If you translated that to their world, the odds would be about the same.

Most women come here to have sex, their eyes darting between the men, which always seems rather strange.

Ling Mengxue placed the drinks on the table for the guests on the second floor, inwardly marveling, "If this were back in the original world, it would definitely be a paradise for men!"

"Haha, damn it, I'm dying of laughter. Wasn't that Murder Demon pretty arrogant before? He even boasted that he would kill a hundred people in the town? This is less than half of them, isn't it? But he's really quite a psychopath!"

In the noisy bar, a hearty laugh suddenly came from a corner, attracting Ling Mengxue's attention with perfect precision.

She looked in the direction of the sound and saw that it was a group of young women from the community.

They were all dressed rather provocatively. The one speaking was a woman wearing a crop top and denim shorts; her figure was impeccable—perfectly proportioned, neither too big nor too small—and she had incredibly long legs.

Ling Mengxue has excellent hearing; even though they were several seats apart, she could clearly hear what they were saying.

While discreetly collecting the plates, her attention had been completely diverted.

"The boss is right. When it's voted tomorrow, I'm going to smash an egg in her face! I'll teach that scumbag a lesson he won't forget in his next life! Oh no, I hope he's never born as a human again!"

"Sister Qing, eggs aren't enough! Won't it hurt to smash them? We need stones!"

"Enough said, didn't you see the whole street is brightly lit tonight? Shouldn't we celebrate?... Hey, waiter, could you please bring us a bottle of 'Ajimi Vodka'?"

"And that! Tell the bartender to bring us a few of their signature cocktails!"

Hearing the guest's greeting, Ling Mengxue slightly raised her head and habitually gave a professional smile, "Just a moment."

After saying that, she packed up the plates and went downstairs.

But the moment she turned around and smiled, all four people at the table were stunned.

After a while, someone finally reacted and said, "Boss, that guy was so handsome! I've never seen such a good-looking boy before."

"Heh heh, look at your pathetic self! Who are we? We're the big bosses of Qinghuan Street, how could we be obsessed with men?"

The woman in the lead curled her lip, her tone tinged with disdain, and then said, "We'd better put on a good show later~"

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Bar counter.

Ling Mengxue sat in the seat next to her waiting. The bartender was a young and fashionable woman wearing ripped jeans, who looked very trendy and sophisticated.

Looking at the sea of people on the outer street, she sighed.

The real Murder Demon is still at large, and no one has noticed; they remain in the dark, and it's unknown whether more innocent victims will emerge tonight.

From this morning until now, there have been quite a few vehicles and people coming and going outside the police station. She even saw Ye Yiren and the other two players, but there are still too few useful clues.

With the information Ye Yiren had given her before, she wasn't so bad as to not recognize people.

However, she wasn't too pessimistic. At least she now had information on some people and could conduct targeted investigations.

She pieced together what she knew, but most of it was of little help to her, with only one or two pieces of information worth examining.

The Murder Demon's crime locations were random, but mainly concentrated in the area to their east. The methods of killing varied, including stab wounds, burns, and even scattering salt on the bodies.

Nearly half of the victims were chefs, but there were also office workers, delivery drivers, and passersby. Could the motive for the murders be related to food?

Or was it simply for fun?

It was almost time for her shift to start, and Ling Mengxue had no idea Xia Keke was doing. Had she gone back to the hotel early, or was she hiding somewhere waiting for her?

"Little brother, everything you wanted is on the tray. Be careful not to knock it over."

"Thanks."

Ling Mengxue glanced down at the messages on her phone and nodded absentmindedly.

Ye Yiren just sent another message. They have to go out for a symbolic patrol today. There are only a few people left in the detention center, which is when the security is at its weakest. Moreover, after hearing about her plan to break into the prison, the girl even sent her a map of the detention center.

For ordinary people, even if they obtained these documents and maps, it would be almost impossible to get someone out of a heavily guarded detention center, not to mention the countless surveillance cameras that could probably catch even a mosquito.

But no matter how advanced the technology here is, can it really defend against magic?

Carrying the tray, Ling Mengxue was ready to call it a day and leave, but a small accident happened when she brought the drinks up.

It wasn't that she actually spilled the drinks, but the guests at the same table suddenly became incredibly enthusiastic, all offering to treat her to food and inviting her to sit down. The woman in charge even asked for her contact information to discuss life, which was utterly absurd.

Ling Mengxue's face immediately darkened, and she turned and left without saying goodbye, showing no respect whatsoever.

She wasn't worried about complaints or anything like that; at worst, she'd just quit and leave. She wasn't going to put up with this humiliation.

However, the girls didn't seem to intend to pursue the matter further; they just seemed quite disappointed, each saying something unintelligible.

"Little Cyan, you were so fierce just now, did you scare her?"

"How could that be? I just wanted to give that little boy a home. What could I have done wrong? The problem isn't me, it's the world!"

"... That's enough. Can a few rough men like us bring them happiness? Just appreciating it is enough."

"Wait a minute, didn't the boss just ask for someone's contact information and even try to grope them?"

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Chapter 153 What Happens After get off work

"Hey? Duskfall, you're leaving so soon? Do you want to stay and keep your sister company? How about I take you out to get something to eat?"

Passing by the staff room, Zheng Yalan saw Ling Mengxue coming out after changing her clothes. She touched her hair and a graceful smile appeared on her face.

Ling Mengxue was stunned; she hadn't expected to run into her manager again after work.

Could this have been done intentionally?

Thinking about it, she shook her head helplessly and smiled apologetically, "No, Sister Zheng, I think I already mentioned that my sister is waiting for me at home. If it gets too late, she might get angry again."

Zheng Yalan narrowed her eyes, a hint of displeasure flashing within them. Her tone softened slightly. "Alright, actually I wouldn't mind bringing you and your sister along for a meal. Remember to arrive early tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll be going now."

Ling Mengxue remained expressionless, glancing at Zheng Yalan from a third-person perspective.

She was quite perceptive and could tell that this woman harbored ill intentions towards her.

His gaze was both concealed and sharp, harboring a murderous intent, like being stared at by a cheetah hunting for its prey, carrying a chilling aura.

However, if she harbors any ill intentions towards me, then I might run into some trouble.

As she reached the door, a woman wearing a black overcoat, exuding a sharp aura, and completely covered up from head to toe, brushed past her.

The woman in black was wearing a mask, but you could still make out her expression. Her face was completely "black," as if someone owed her millions. Truly a cold and aloof goddess.

Ling Mengxue didn't take it to heart, but she was more cautious. When her Spatial Perception swept over her, her expression suddenly changed, and she immediately made a connection.

"Gun??"

Who is allowed to bring this?

Ruthless and vicious criminals and terrorists?

Or are they plainclothes police officers upholding justice?

Or rather, is it that Murder Demon is still at large?

Adhering to the principle that anything is possible, Ling Mengxue went back and checked again.

The 'Eye of True Sight' didn't reveal the other person's professional identity, but it did reveal their hobbies and interests, such as fitness, swimming, food, shooting, and drinking, but it didn't show the secrets section.

This skill does a good job of protecting people's privacy.

Ling Mengxue's expression was complicated; she truly didn't know whether to be worried or happy.

Fortunately, she didn't come away empty-handed. Through her divine sense, she was able to clearly see the woman's entire face.

A highly respected figure in Happy Town: 'Zhang Ju', also known as Director Zhang.

The information Ye Yiren gave her contained very little about the bureau chief, only some basic information and a photo, which she was naturally able to recognize.

The data and documents of high-ranking officials are certainly encrypted more rigorously, and it's impossible for an ordinary police officer to obtain them so easily.

So... what is this bureau chief doing sneaking around 'White Night Bar'?

Just having a drink?

Ling Mengxue didn't think things would be that simple. She possessed the Destiny Sign, which made her almost like she had a cheat code when completing tasks. Even the most difficult cases would be infinitely simplified in the face of this cheat.

If the Destiny Sign can be upgraded to level four, it will be able to selectively investigate all of a person's information. You can find out who the culprit is with just a glance, but finding evidence and clues will take time.

However, this is a secret realm mission, and there are only two conditions for victory.

First, kill the Murder Demon directly; second, bring the Murder Demon to justice.

Those with the skill can end the game by finding this psychopathic killer; for ordinary players... well, they'll just have to follow the usual steps.

Ling Mengxue sighed slightly and prepared to turn back. She needed to continue investigating Director Zhang as a customer.

As soon as she turned around, a hand suddenly reached out to her from the darkness. Before she could even see the person's shadow, she was pulled out.

For a moment, Ling Mengxue's mind went blank.

What is it?

Miracles happen with great effort?