"Great Detective"-Lin Bei

What are their motives?

The police stations in Happy Town are all located in the same district, and everyone usually gets along quite well and is proactive and conscientious in their work. However, recently there have been subtle signs of a division between the two factions.

The chief usually handles administrative cases that endanger public order and is rarely seen during the day, but recently... something seems off. He's handed over the case of the Murder Demon to someone else in the investigation team.

But there was no other way; they had to obey their superiors' orders.

However, as things became increasingly amiss, and with differing intelligence from theirs, many members of their group began to get restless and started organizing investigations.

As he was pondering this, the auxiliary police officer in charge of the repairs suddenly turned around, startled. "Captain, those videos are basically destroyed, and the hard drive has been infected with a virus. It's probably very difficult to recover the relevant data."

"It's alright, extract as much as you can, and we'll analyze it slowly."

"Yes."

Ling Mengxue walked past without getting involved.

There are some things she can't say directly. If she were to approach someone as an ordinary person and offer advice, it would be questionable whether they would believe her. If she were to be suspected of something else and treated as a suspect, it would be a loss.

We've finally encountered someone who's serious about law enforcement and handling cases, so we still have to think of a way to deal with it.

Once outside, without Ling Mengxue saying a word, Xia Keke understood her meaning and said with a smile, "Brother, you actually want to give that policewoman some information, right? Just leave it to me, I'm sure I can slip the clues into her hands without her noticing!"

"Can I trust you?" Ling Mengxue gave her a speechless look.

Her trust seems to be almost completely exhausted.

"Brother still has to go to work at 'White Night Tavern,' right? Leave this little thing to me!" Xia Keke patted her chest, a smile as beautiful as a magnolia blossom blooming on her face, making her appear exceptionally confident.

Ling Mengxue hesitated for a moment, but decided to trust her one more time, and said with a smile, "Then I'll trust you one more time."

Xia Keke was stunned for a moment, then pouted. "Brother, what you said is really hurtful~"

"Uh... sorry, it was just a subconscious... uncontrollable"

"?!"

After parting ways, Ling Mengxue didn't go anywhere else. She met Ye Yiren at that familiar coffee shop, exchanged information, and then turned around and went to the 'White Night Tavern'.

According to Ye Yiren's account, due to the mysterious prison break of the "Murder Demon," the entire police station is now extremely busy and overwhelmed. All police forces have been mobilized to frantically investigate. Otherwise, they probably wouldn't have encountered the blue-clad patrolman who was busy investigating surveillance clues at the hotel.

At the same time, Ye Yiren also felt somewhat incredulous. How did Ling Mengxue manage to get rid of the person so silently?

All the surveillance cameras malfunctioned last night, and no alarms have been triggered yet. It feels like they're being haunted.

Ye Yiren had sneaked out while on a mission, and since she couldn't linger too long to avoid arousing suspicion, she quickly left.

Walking down the street, Ling Mengxue received another call from Zheng Yalan, the tavern manager. However, the first thing she said left her somewhat confused.

I just asked one question: Have you had breakfast?

What mischief is this woman up to now?

Fortunately, the coffee shop wasn't far from the tavern. Ling Mengxue walked for about ten minutes before seeing the sign for 'White Night Tavern'.

The store was open for business as usual today, but it was still quiet early in the morning with almost no customers.

The news released last night, along with the dramatic arrests this morning, has caused panic among a certain number of people, temporarily turning bars and entertainment venues into taboo places.

"Good Duskfall. You must have heard about what happened last night, right? I never expected that the Murder Demon in prison would actually escape. It felt like magic. Boys should try not to walk home alone at night. How about I walk you home tonight?" As soon as we reached the door, Zheng Yalan, dressed in an elegant red dress, came up to us.

When she saw Ling Mengxue enter, a smile appeared on her lips, but it seemed to have a heavy, unsettling quality.

Ling Mengxue chuckled dryly twice and shook her head in polite refusal.

Upon seeing this, Zheng Yalan paused slightly, a hint of gloom flashing in her eyes.

Then, that delicate face, which couldn't hide her sickly appearance, returned to a smile, "You know what? When I heard the news last night, I was thinking, what if you, little brother, happened to run into that Murder Demon on your way home? Would you bleed a lot? Would you have a chance to survive? But I can only feel sorry for what happened to you. What a beautiful and handsome little boy, still untouched by a woman, pure and innocent, to die at the hands of a villain like that, it's such a waste of talent~"

Ling Mengxue: "..."

It seems you have that serious illness?

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"Well, I was lucky; I didn't run into any."

Ling Mengxue looked at her with a complicated expression. It hadn't been that long, and this woman had already stopped trying to hide it?

"Indeed, you're so beautiful, as if you were sculpted by God. How could she bear to take your life?" Zheng Yalan said jokingly, stroking her hair.

Ling Mengxue smiled, said nothing, and quickly returned to her work station.

These words made her scalp tingle; she felt so embarrassed she could dig a castle out of her toes.

She had no complaints about her appearance, except that she was only about 1.7 meters tall, and her face was quite fair and youthful, making her look much younger than her peers.

Zheng Yalan watched Ling Mengxue's departing figure. She had originally wanted to bring up the matter of breakfast, but now she didn't know how to bring it up.

Many thoughts flashed through her mind, and she could tell that the little boy was still quite wary of her.

But little brat, doesn't she know whose territory this is? She gets to decide what to do!

The laws of the Blue Country provide excellent protection for men. If a woman uses illegal means to force a man into having a relationship, she will be sentenced to at least five years in prison, depending on the severity of the offense!

But judging by the boy's appearance, five years is definitely a huge gain, and a death sentence wouldn't be a bad deal.

However, if she takes action, she won't leave any evidence behind...

"Duskfall, how about we go clean the third floor together?"

"Um."

Hearing the sound, Ling Mengxue, holding her tools, responded absentmindedly.

Although it's only her second day working here, she's already become familiar with one or two employees.

The guy who greeted her was a fairly good-looking boy, about 1.6 meters tall. He seemed easy to get along with, a bit naive and innocent, but lacked a bit of sweetness.

As Ling Mengxue passed the bar, she glanced discreetly at Zheng Yalan's studio inside, her eyes filled with contemplation.

Recalling the information Xia Keke provided—that the police chief of Happy Town had secretly come to the tavern last night to meet this Manager Zheng and had even made some kind of secret deal—made her think even more deeply.

Perhaps I should pretend to agree to have dinner with Zheng Yalan first; maybe I can get some useful clues?

Upon arriving at the third floor of the tavern, Ling Mengxue pretended to fetch a bucket of water and then began to busy herself.

Sofas and booths are placed next to the staircase, with the furniture in a uniform silver-gray color, perfectly blending luxury and modernity. The copper staircase is paired with exquisite openwork copper railings, creating a visually trendy and exemplary look.

To be honest, that Manager Zheng is really rich.

Happy Town Detention Center.

In a cold, dimly lit room, everything seemed solemn and dignified.

After confirming that no one was around, a woman dressed in prison clothes with disheveled long hair suddenly poked her head out from the cellar under the table, her eyes warily scanning her surroundings.

The constant influx of cold air gradually eroded not only the body's defenses but also the mind's.

Today is a special day. Prison guards and patrolmen have all gone out to carry out missions, leaving only a few logistics personnel behind. The entire detention center is very quiet.

The high walls separated the inside from the outside world, creating two different worlds.

Imposing high walls, cold iron bars... To ordinary people, this place is mysterious and remote, inspiring fear. It is a place for reforming criminals, and at the same time, it is equivalent to a prison.

Death row inmates have a relatively short time between sentencing and execution, and they are usually imprisoned here to enjoy the last moments of their lives.

"Alright, let's take advantage of the fact that no one's around and quickly look for more clues. Some relevant case files should be stored here."

Bai Tangyin lifted the wooden plank and slowly climbed out of the cellar.

Inside was a storage cellar containing information on numerous cases from over the years. She hadn't left the prison since last night, hiding inside and perusing it.

Most people, including the director, left, and she just happened to seize the opportunity.

This proves the saying true: the most dangerous place is often the safest place.

Speaking of which... this seems to be basic criminal psychology?

When someone commits murder and flees, the police are often mobilized to search for them. Subconsciously, people feel that the original crime scene is obviously not a good place to hide. Although this is not absolute, there is some truth to it.

She was also puzzled as to why there was such a cellar in the detention center director's office.

Perhaps it's because she's watched too many Mission: Impossible movies, but she's a bit sensitive to this kind of thing. Usually, important documents are kept in smart safes, right?

Bai Tangyin shook her head and sighed, then began rummaging through drawers and cabinets.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, she's probably already wanted by the police. Why think about it anymore?

At the same time, she was cursing inwardly, thinking, "Damn it, are these people in the police station really useless?"

If you want a scapegoat, go find someone else.

Why do we have to keep harping on her?

Do you think I have a grudge against you guys?

Also, why are there no internal documents now?

The more I look at it, the more dumbfounded I get!!

"How is that possible? Looking at the recent cases, there are hardly any documents related to the Murder Demon, just some useless reports. Were they destroyed? Who the hell did I offend?!"

"What content?"

"It's the case file of the 'Murder Demon'! I don't know how it happened, that pervert who enjoys killing didn't even leave any criminal record information. Are you kidding me?!" Bai Tangyin cursed as she flipped through the files on the table.

Suddenly, she froze for a moment.

I'm afraid the air will suddenly become quiet!

She turned around abruptly and saw a thin man in a black evening suit leaning against the door, scrutinizing her with a wise look.

The man was dressed neatly and cleanly, wearing a deerstalker hat, a cape, and a pipe. His simple attire made him appear like a British gentleman, with a very sharp and sophisticated image.

Before the man could say anything, Bai Tangyin was already almost speechless, stammering, "Are you the legendary detective 'Lin Bei' from Happy Town?"

Upon hearing this, the newcomer was initially taken aback, then regained his composure, coughed awkwardly, and said, "Oh, it's me. I'm the famous college student detective who often appears on TV, 'Lin Bei'!"

Lin Bei felt somewhat embarrassed, and his tone revealed obvious awkwardness.

He had actually come back to destroy the remaining evidence on his companion's advice, but he hadn't expected to sneak in and run into that "Murder Demon" here.

Does it have to be this tragic?

Oh no, I'm going to die...

I should have known better than to come!

He may be a "great detective," but now he's just an ordinary person, isn't he?

How could they possibly be a match for the dungeon boss?!

However, he's now playing the role of a famous detective, so he has to act convincingly!

After thinking for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, enough nonsense. I figured out where you were hiding with just a simple deduction. You have nowhere to run. Now I'll give you three choices: 1. Turn yourself in; 2. Turn yourself in; 3. Turn yourself in!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Bai Tangyin's face twitched involuntarily. Sensing something was amiss, she retorted, "Mr. Lin Bei, I was framed! I would never turn myself in! I hope you can help clear my name!"

"Uh... everyone who goes to jail says the same thing, and the evidence against you for murder is irrefutable, what else is there to say?"

Lin Bei thought for a moment, then took out some photos and evidence from the scene that night and threw them on the ground. The latter peeked over and was immediately dumbfounded.

Judging solely from the photo, her body covered in blood, holding a blood-soaked fruit knife, standing at the victim's doorstep—something definitely doesn't look right. The first impression is: 'That person is Murder Demon!'

But the problem now is...

She was indeed wronged!

Lin Bei swallowed hard, subtly taking a step back, and mustered his courage to speak, "See? What do you have to say now? The facts are right in front of you, no amount of pretending will help! And on the very night you were arrested, no new victims appeared in the town. How do you plan to explain that?"

"Ah... this is pure slander! Someone is trying to frame me!" Bai Tangyin retorted anxiously.

Judging from the current situation, it seems like any explanation she gives would be futile.

Holy crap, this is so frustrating!