“Officer is definitely a good fit for this identity card,” You Wusi remarked, gazing at the large white characters floating in the endless darkness. He gently touched his little wife’s drooped head and sighed with a smile.
At the same time, numerous red-letter messages appeared swiftly, attempting to approach the white letters multiple times. However, each time it tried to get closer, it was pushed away.
[Impossible! How could the identity card have such a function?]
[The identity card does hold special significance. While not many players can activate their abilities successfully, there are still some. But, how could it turn out like this…]
[Is Endless actually planning to do a loss-making business?]
[Goodwill, damn goodwill, what kind of firm belief is there? It’s so ridiculous. Is there anything that represents goodness in the Endless?]
[What’s wrong, can’t there be kindness in the Endless world? I think all of you have lost your humanity!]
[Oh, silly guy!!!.]
[Who are you scolding? If you’re brave enough, step forward!]
[Remember kindness will only lead you to hell!]
“Since the police officer’s words seem reasonable, let’s extend the deadline by one more day,” the big teddy bear remarked. It turned its massive frame slowly, its movements deliberate, as it scanned each player with a chilling stare.
With a sneer, it added, “I’m eager to see the outcome of the police officer’s investigation, but make sure you don’t disappoint me.” His tone carried a mixture of anticipation and warning, emphasizing the importance of the forthcoming investigation results while also implying consequences for failing to meet expectations.
As soon as it said that, the dark world vanished, replaced by red letters fading away quickly. It happened so fast. Suddenly, everyone was back at Mr. Big Teddy Bear’s villa.
The teddy bear who was feeling upset about losing his treasure, didn’t want to stay there anymore.
With red eyes, he quickly explained to Zhou Qingxing that the black pearl had disappeared. He also mentioned that the surveillance in the villa had been destroyed beforehand and started signaling for the police officers to investigate as quickly as possible. After saying that, he ignored everyone and went straight to lock the door.
Then it walked straight upstairs without saying anything else, leaving the living room to the police and the suspects.
Only when the teddy bear’s figure vanished completely at the top of the stairs did the confusion and tension that surrounded everyone slowly fade away.
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“Thank you, officer!” Lin Qiyue said with a relieved sigh. She hurried over to Zhou Qingxing and thanked him repeatedly.
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Zhou Qingxing didn’t pay much attention to those few words of thanks. Instead, he asked, “Did you actually take the Black Pearl?”
“Well… I wasn’t really sure!” Lin Qiyue admitted, feeling frustrated. She looked at the police officer and told him about all the strange events that had happened in her room.
In the end, she wanted to make it clear to everyone. “After the black pearl disappeared,” she said earnestly, “I searched every nook and cranny of the house, but there was no trace of it anywhere! I honestly have no idea where it could be.”
Zhou Qingxing, who was skilled at questioning, had arrested many suspects. He was sure that Lin Qiyue, who had recently faced a life-threatening situation, was telling the truth about this matter.
He frowned a bit and explained, “You might not know, but this villa is halfway up a mountain. When I drove here earlier, there was a landslide that blocked all the roads going down the mountain.”
“What a coincidence…” Lin Qiyue exclaimed, surprised. But when she thought about it, everything happening seemed like part of the game, so any coincidence wouldn’t be too surprising.
She glanced at the ongoing rainstorm outside and added, “It’s pouring so heavily, I hope it won’t bury us here too…”
“I noticed before entering that most of the land near the sea is solid rock. So, the tragedy you’re worried about won’t happen for now,” Zhou Qingxing replied casually.
He noticed that everyone looked very serious, and his gaze lingered for a moment on the girl in the wheelchair playing with the bubble machine. Then, he looked away and said, “It seems like while I was driving here, you guys were going through a tough time.”
When Yi Jiangnan heard this, he approached Lin Qiyue and narrated to the policeman with investigative skills everything that happened after they entered the villa. He described the encounters with the big teddy bear and You Wusi, and how they kept getting stuck in the same situations. He told the story vividly, like a storyteller.
Even though he didn’t speak too vividly, he recounted everything accurately. It’s clear that he has an excellent memory.
Zhou Qingxing listened intently, not interrupting Yi Jiangnan’s retelling. He waited until the other finished speaking before considering asking questions. However, someone beat him to it.
“It’s getting late, so I think it’s a good idea for everyone to head back to their rooms,” Wen Qingxue advised, noticing the darkness outside the window. She continued, “The night is still young, and if you don’t want to get caught up in any more twists or turns of the game, it’s best to go back early. Our rooms are relatively safer, and maybe we can uncover more information or clues there.”
After that, she pointed towards the direction of the guest room where the officer would be staying, then turned around and headed upstairs without looking back.
“You’re so nice,” Lin Haoguang remarked, watching Wen Qingxue walk away. He snorted softly and then followed her upstairs.
It didn’t take long before everyone followed suit and headed towards the stairs. Since they were newcomers in this Endless game, they figured they couldn’t go wrong by following the two newcomers’ mentors.
This time, Zhou Qingxing was the one carrying the wheelchair.
You Wusi thanked the police officer while he carried his quiet wife upstairs.
Before entering the room, he smiled and said to Zhou Qingxing, “Thanks a lot. I wouldn’t have managed to bring the wheelchair up without your help. Also, I think this game is pretty beneficial for someone like you who’s so upright.” Then he added, “The dangers seem pretty serious. Just make sure you stay safe while sticking to your beliefs.”
“Thanks for looking out. You should watch your back too,” Zhou Qingxing replied. After that, he didn’t bother with any more pleasantries and just turned to leave.
You Wusi wheeled Jiang Shishi back into the childlike room. Seeing his wife enjoying himself with bubbles, he started searching around the room.
The room was very big. It had all kinds of cabinets filled with many things, mostly toys. They were for every age group and were well preserved, showing that the owner cared for them.
Most of the items in the room were related to “The Little Mermaid,” probably because of An An’s physical condition. It felt like stepping into a beautiful fairy tale dream come true.
You Wusi walked over to the table with the Little Mermaid bubble machine and pulled open the drawer. Inside, he found various medicines, mostly sedatives and hypnotics, each serving different functions.
The drawer on the right was filled with electronic devices. At the top was a small machine about the size of a palm. You could tell it was used frequently from the peeled paint along its edges.
Opening the small machine, You Wusi quickly realized it was a point-reading electronic product for kids. However, it wasn’t the earliest version; it had more advanced features than the basic ones.
As soon as the screen turned on, a gentle and melodious female voice filled the room.
“My dear little An An, the story my mother is going to tell you today is called The Little Mermaid. Yes, it’s about a mermaid who’s just like you, An An. A long, long time ago…” The voice read the story in a clear and soothing tone, drawing the listener into the enchanting world of the Little Mermaid. It seemed to have a mysterious power, effortlessly immersing the listener in the mermaid’s story.
Even Jiang Shishi couldn’t resist the allure of the story. He paused his bubble play, lifting his head to gaze directly at the direction from which the enchanting voice emanated, which happened to be from the hands of the man standing nearby.
Seeing Jiang Shishi’s reaction, You Wusi stopped searching through the room. Instead, he grabbed a chair, pulled it up next to the wheelchair, and sat down quietly with his wife to listen to the story of The Little Mermaid.
Before long, the story reached its conclusion. The little mermaid, who had fallen in love with a human, passed through the crystal-clear, colorful bubbles and returned to the sea just as the sun rose. She was no longer consumed by love, nor did she long for her lost fishtail. With her new legs, she happily returned to the beautiful ocean. Where she belongs.
It was clear that the ending of this story has been adjusted slightly to make it more suitable for young readers.
You Wusi observed that Jiang Shishi continued to stare intently at the reading device in his hand, with his fingers extending eagerly towards it.
He opened the device and began reading the story of the mermaid again, smiling. As expected, his wife paused his actions, opened his beautiful eyes wide, and listened attentively to the story.
The Little Mermaid’s story was played five times in a row.
Just as the sweet, melodic voice finished reading the story, thunder boomed in the sky.
Right away, the whole villa was surrounded by bright white light, and all the players got caught up in their own stories. Even after the light faded away, there were still flashes of lightning, loud thunder, and fierce storms outside, making it hard to tell if it was day or night.
You Wusi stayed calm. He noticed Jiang Shishi’s little claws starting to reach for the screen of the reading device, so he quietly pressed the start button.
The tale of the Little Mermaid’s arrival on land continued, but unfortunately, they were unable to hear the story completely.
There was a quick, urgent knock on the room’s door, as if the person outside couldn’t wait any longer. You Wusi had to go and open the door.
“That teddy bear… it’s dead,” Zhou Qingxing said, looking a bit odd. He didn’t explain further, “The instructors want us all to gather in the study room.”
Hearing this, You Wusi nodded and went back into the room. He put the reading machine on Jiang Shishi’s lap and whispered, “Be careful not to poke it with your nails, or it might break.”
After saying that, he grabbed a new Little Mermaid bubble machine and handed it to his wife. Then, he pushed the wheelchair out of the room.
With the help of the police officer, they swiftly made their way to the study room at the end of the second floor.
Before entering the room, they saw the giant teddy bear lying on the ground, covered in red paint. There was a big hole in its chest where the heart should be, and some of the cotton stuffing was poking out, stained with red paint. The stolen black pearl was pressed tightly against the hole where the cotton stuffing was coming out.
Strangely, the black pearl that was glowing with colorful colors yesterday seemed to have lost all its light. Now, it was so dark that only black remained.
Author wants to say something:
You Wusi: It’s interrupting our young couple’s happiness once again.
Teddy Bear: Please respect death!!!!
Thing to note:
Wisdom isn’t just about having a high IQ. It includes being smart, knowledgeable, and able to learn quickly. But it’s also about making good decisions and understanding people and situations. So, it’s like being smart, but also having good judgment and understanding of life.
Smart is having an ability, wisdom is more like skill
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I like how they are so far, the ML likes acting a role but he is treating Shishi very well
I agree!!! Making sure Shishi is comfortable and paying attention to what he is interested in <3
The zombie king, ironically, is a green flag lol 💖💖