On the other side.
Having already returned home, Tang Chuan furrowed his brows, racking his brains and pondering hard.
He didn't know how to hoodwink his cousin so he could get clues about his idol from him.
Just then!
A faint sigh, as if far away yet right by his ear, suddenly sounded beside him.
[ε=(′ο｀*))) Sigh~ my foolish little idol~~~]
Who?
Who's talking???
Tang Chuan's eyes widened; he sprang up from the sofa, looked around the empty villa, his face full of bafflement and doubt.
What's going on?!
I seemed to hear someone talking just now? But there's clearly no one at home!
Weird?!
And that voice…
Why did it sound a bit like my beastly cousin?! Practically identical, like he was speaking right into my ear…
A haunting in broad daylight? That's impossible, right?!
Could it be I've been thinking about that beastly cousin so much that I got too absorbed and even started hallucinating?
Tang Chuan was full of confusion.
But since he couldn't find an answer, he could only take it as an illusion and put it out of his mind…
Ring ring—
A phone ringtone cut off Tang Chuan's train of thought.
"(#`O′) Hello! Director Wong Jing, how do you have time to call me? Asking about the theme song? Don't worry, I've got a lead!"
"It's not that, Young Master Tang. Everyone worked hard on this shoot, so I want to treat the whole crew. The day after tomorrow I'm inviting everyone to a nearby hotel for a [wrap party]! You're the male lead—make sure you're there!"
"OK! Don't worry! I'll definitely be there and also say goodbye to everyone."
"......."
After a few pleasantries, Tang Chuan noted the hotel name and the time of the banquet and then proactively ended the call.
As for the wrap party the director mentioned, he wasn't surprised.
In the entertainment industry, after a film, TV drama, or other production is completed, there's a special celebration banquet to celebrate finishing the shoot and to thank the crew for their hard work.
Usually the entire crew is invited, including actors, the director, producers, cinematographers, editors, and other related staff.
At the wrap party, everyone can share tidbits and experiences from filming, celebrate the successful collaboration, and also strengthen connections and friendships within the crew.
Generally speaking, a wrap party is an important tradition in the film and TV industry and a time for crew members to communicate and celebrate.
As a well-known pretty-boy actor, Tang Chuan had actually attended many "wrap parties" and should have been perfectly at ease…
But for some reason?!
Ever since a moment ago, his right eyelid kept twitching for no reason, making him feel a bit uneasy.
As the old saying goes:
Left eye twitches for fortune, right eye twitches for disaster.
Could this be a sign that something bad is about to happen?!
Thinking this, Tang Chuan suddenly gave a wry smile and shook his head, chalking it up to being overly sensitive.
After all, it's already the 21st century—we should believe in science!!!!!
......
Su family manor.
Whistling cheerfully, Lin Xuan returned to the familiar bridal room; as soon as he pushed the door open, a news broadcast drifted into his ears.
[According to the morning news report!]
[A special-grade criminal in our city who bore three lives on his back escaped from prison a few days ago and has yet to be brought to justice.]
[Shockingly, this criminal, utterly deranged, committed crimes again while on the run, causing several more deaths along the way.]
[The youngest victim was only eight years old!]
[This vicious fugitive poses a grave threat to society, and public safety is in jeopardy. The police are currently conducting a citywide manhunt!]
[To ensure public safety, the police urge all citizens to stay vigilant. If you discover any suspicious person, report to the police immediately.]
[Here, we once again remind all citizens to pay attention to personal safety, not to trust strangers lightly, and to avoid going out alone.]
[If there is any suspicious situation, please report it promptly. Let us work together to maintain social peace and harmony.]
......
Inside the house.
An exquisitely beautiful girl with a cool, aloof look sat solemn-faced in a wheelchair, watching the morning news on TV.
Lin Xuan quietly approached from behind her; reading the deeds of the murderer in the news, he was slightly surprised.
He remembered seeing news about this "fugitive" a few days ago as well.
At the time he thought the man would be caught soon…
Unexpectedly, not only had he "held out" till now, he'd killed several more along the way—a true thug!
"You're b… back!"
Sensing Lin Xuan's return, Su Qingge turned her wheelchair and smiled a greeting at the man.
Though her enunciation was still a bit halting, it was getting clearer by the day—she could be understood even without AI voice conversion.
"Mm, I'm back."
Lin Xuan smiled in return, crouched beside the wheelchair, took Su Qingge's hand, and asked curiously:
"Qingge, are you really focused on this case?"
"Earlier at the company, you seemed to be watching very intently too…"
Hearing this.
A strange gleam flashed in Su Qingge's eyes; after pondering a moment, she answered with a question: "Tell me… should someone like that… die?"
"Hm? Ahem… such a heinous criminal is guilty! He should face righteous judgment!"
"If I ran into him, I'd definitely subdue him on the spot to prevent more innocent victims."
"No—this beast doesn't even spare children; might as well beat him to death right there..."
"After all, someone like that alive is just wasting air; killing him is eliminating harm for the people—truly gratifying."
"......"
To present his uprightness before the girl, Lin Xuan spoke with sonorous force, his face radiating righteous awe.
Only he didn't notice…
Su Qingge listened to every word, a light flashing in her beautiful eyes, murmuring to herself in her heart:
'Righteous judgment, eliminating harm for the people…'
Just then, belatedly aware, Lin Xuan finally noticed something was off about Su Qingge today.
He couldn't help reaching out to pinch the girl's cheek, curiosity all over his face.
"Qingge, are you alright? It feels like you have something on your mind. If something's bothering you, you can tell me!"
Feeling the warmth on her cheek, Su Qingge's pretty face flushed slightly, and she slowly shook her head.
"I'm fine! I'm just a bit… moved by the fragility… of life, and I hope the murderer can… be brought to righteous… judgment soon!"
"Al… right, let's… go to the hospital. I want to… visit Grandpa…"
"Mm, I'll take you."
Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly; his intuition told him… the girl before him was hiding something from him…
But since she didn't want to say more, Lin Xuan didn't press; he asked no further and rose to push the wheelchair toward the door…