Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Five Treasure’s performance was undoubtedly loved by the public. After the performance ended with a burst of laughter, the borrowed hat was already filled with cash, and each bill was no less than ten yuan.
Everyone would think that Five Treasure was really smart, but they would not think that it was weirdly smart. After all, pets could be trained, and there would always be more magical situations on TV.
“Thank you.” Si Huang looked at Five Treasure, who seemed to be still immersed in his pride, and smiled and thanked the crowd.
In the end, everyone said thank you instead. They should thank Si Huang and Uncle Five Treasure for bringing them such a wonderful afternoon performance and only charging such a small amount of money.
The noon show had started again, and the clues of the treasure map in the mobile phone had appeared twice. Si Huang did not rush to participate because of cooperating with Five Treasure.
Now that Five Treasure’s performance was over, she said goodbye to the crowd and rushed to the next treasure location indicated by the mobile phone.
When she stood up, she looked in one direction of the crowd and found that Xia Qitong, who was standing there before, had disappeared.
Si Huang smiled softly. Is this respecting the rules of the game?
“Let’s go.” As soon as he said that, Five Treasure consciously climbed up from her legs and crawled into her pocket and stayed quietly.
As for the cash in the hat, she gave it to Yu Xi, asking him to use it as food expenses for the entire team.
The noon program was more difficult to carry out than the morning program. It was probably because everyone passed the message to each other. Everyone knew that Si Huang and others came to the ancient city to shoot the program, so there were a lot of onlookers on the way.
“Be careful, don’t let him find out.” Wu Taishu carefully reminded the filming guy.
Now he was just behind Si Huang, and it was obvious that his current behavior was to follow Si Huang.
Le Xian followed Wu Taishu, “Senior, what’s the point of us following Si Huang like this?”
“You don’t understand. If you follow him, you will have the opportunity to find evidence that he is the killer.”
“…But you can’t kill people during the day.” Le Xian was helpless, not understanding Wu Taishu’s brain circuit.
Wu Taishu retorted: “You can’t kill people. But as a killer, you will also behave differently from ordinary people.”
Le Xian: “…”
Uncle, this is a game, not a real detective murder case.
They thought they were not discovered by Si Huang in front of them. In fact, the guy who was filming her heard her muttering with a smile, “Why don’t we try to walk through the alleys and lead them in to get lost. That should be quite interesting, right? Will you go to save them?”
The guy filming couldn’t answer and touched the non-existent sweat on his forehead.
In fact, it was proved that following Si Huang was absolutely useless. Once the clues of the treasure and the killer appeared, as long as they were nearby, Si Huang would definitely be the first to get them, even if Wu Taishu had long legs.
“What did you find again? Is it a clue to the killer? Show it to us too, let’s analyze it together.” Once again, Si Huang got ahead of him, so Wu Taishu stopped following him and ran a few steps to him, asking him to share the clues.
Si Huang showed a surprised expression.
Wu Taishu thought she was surprised that he would show up suddenly, “We just happened to pass by.” Then he brought up the issue of clues, “Since you are not the killer, you certainly don’t mind sharing clues.”
Si Huang regained her composure, “It’s just that I suspect you are the killer, otherwise why did you tail me for so long?”
Tailing was not a good word.
The silent Le Xian turned his head awkwardly and looked away, not daring to look Si Huang in the eye.
Wu Taishu was much thicker-skinned, “We just happened to walk the same road as you.”
“I didn’t find any clues about the killer, I just got a few more treasure maps.” Si Huang said this, turned around and left.
“You must be the killer!” Wu Taishu just kept grabbing her, “I won’t give you the chance to kill!”
“Oh, hearing you say that, I actually want to be the killer.” Si Huang smiled, her expression a little mysterious.
The few of them said goodbye.
At about four or five in the afternoon, Si Huang saw Xia Qitong on the side of the street.
He was like an elegant gentleman walking in his own garden, with the clearness and gentleness of a young man, walking leisurely on the road, exuding a comfortable and friendly charm, and looking so elegant that people could not find a reason to approach him easily, so passers-by turned their heads to look at him several times, but no one really went up to talk to him.
Si Huang and him met eyes from a distance of more than ten meters, and they smiled tacitly, and then Si Huang walked in front of him, “Found you, Mr. Informer?”
“Maybe you need to know something?” Xia Qitong smiled.
Si Huang blinked, “Go sit over there.” She pointed to the outdoor teahouse not far away.
Xia Qitong nodded happily.
The two chose a seat to sit down, ordered two drinks casually, and started chatting.
The filming guy was not far from them, but he still couldn’t hear what they were saying clearly. He just felt that the picture of the two sitting together was very harmonious and relaxed.
“You have a share of the Century Tianxiong behind you.” Si Huang asked.
Xia Qitong didn’t hesitate at all and chuckled, “Yes, it’s a company that was purchased by the previous generation.”
“You already have such a big company, but you’re still thinking about my Fenghuang?”
“I’m actually thinking about you.”
If someone else said this, it would definitely arouse Si Huang’s vigilance. However, the man sitting opposite said it freely and frankly, which made people unable to raise any defenses.
“From the first time I heard you sing, I fell in love with it.” Xia Qitong chuckled, “A person’s singing can express a lot of things. What you show and your talent amaze me.”
“At that time, I should have gone to you in person to sign a contract instead of letting others do it. Wouldn’t I have a chance to sign you then?”
“Tell me, will I be able to sign you?”
Si Huang shook his head mercilessly, “From the beginning, I didn’t plan to sign with someone else’s company. That would be very restrictive.”
Xia Qitong didn’t feel hopeful. He seemed to have guessed that Si Huang would say this. “This is also one of your advantages. At a young age, you know clearly what you need and what you want to do.”
“You seem to be praising me all the time.” Si Huang raised her eyebrows.
Xia Qitong was startled, then recalling what he had said, he burst out laughing, “This shows that I really admire you, otherwise why would I be so eager to make friends with you.”
“Eager?” Si Huang repeated, looking at Xia Qitong’s smile, and shook his head gently, “It turns out that your eagerness is so subtle.”
This time Xia Qitong laughed out loud, “I’m worried that if I’m too proactive, I’ll scare you away.”
Si Huang’s heart skipped a beat, and she looked at the man in front of him again. His smile was clear and warm, and it could warm people to the bone as long as he wanted to. If others saw through a person, they would be disgusted and repelled, but Xia Qitong could be easily accepted by people, probably because Xia Qitong was too considerate and gentle, like a piece of perfectly polished jade, round and moist, exuding a halo that was not strong but absolutely attractive.
“Am I such a worrying person in your heart?” Si Huang asked back, and then turned the topic to the current game task, “A timid person can’t be a killer, so do you have any clues to tell me?”
“How can you ask so directly,” Xia Qitong shook his head, “Unfortunately, I really don’t have any.”
“Then let me ask it another way. Who do you think will be killed first tonight?”
“Probably…”
The filming guy looked at the two people talking, and he couldn’t help his curiosity several times. He asked Du Xiaoguang if he could get closer to film, but Du Xiaoguang refused.
Huh? What’s the matter with such a tacit and mysterious smile? Didn’t this Fourth Master come here to help Yu Lianyun? How come he seems to be quite familiar with Si Huang!
After the afternoon treasure hunt, the five guests and other staff were sent to a circular courtyard.
“This is where you will be staying today. This is the room number plate corresponding to each person.” Du Xiaoguang distributed the room number plates to everyone and then took them to find it.
There were almost no lights in the lobby and interior of this house. Everyone lived on the second and third floors. Walking in the corridor, the staff still needed flashlights.
“Brother Du’s bad taste.” Wu Taishu whispered.
“This environment is obviously to benefit the killer.” Mi Lu also said something.
“You ran away this afternoon? You didn’t even follow Si Huang?” Wu Taishu asked her.
Mi Lu did not answer, but turned her head away proudly, ignoring his question to the end.
The first to arrive was Wu Taishu’s room number 5. When the door was opened, Wu Taishu’s expectant expression collapsed instantly.
“What kind of room is this? Why is it like this! This is too stingy.” He asked the staff with his forehead in his hand.
He had been tossed enough these days.
The staff member calmly replied, “The quality of the rooms is allocated according to the points. Currently, your points are at the bottom, so there is only this room.”
“…” Wu Taishu opened his mouth but was speechless.
“Then is it me next?” Le Xian said helplessly.
He was only slightly better than Wu Taishu.
The staff member did not answer.
Then Le Xian’s room 4, Yu Lianyun’s room 3, Si Huang’s room 2 on the third floor, and finally Mi Lu…
Everyone thought she might be in the best room 1, but she didn’t have a room.
“Because you were not there in the first episode, this is a special treatment as a mysterious guest.” The staff member conveyed Du Xiaoguang’s words again, “Not having a room means that you can hide anywhere tonight and escape the killer’s pursuit, or you can secretly investigate the situation at night and find the killer.”
The reminder was enough here, but it couldn’t change Mi Lu’s fate of sleeping in the corridor.
Wait for the staff to leave.
Except for the light in the room, it was dark outside, whether it was the corridor or outside.
It’s dark…
Did you close your eyes?
The killer may be getting ready and approaching secretly.
The climax of the game officially began.
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