Lin Muci played a character named Xiao Yu, for whom there was a very detailed character biography.
This girl, living in the underground city, was like an assassin ranger; every mission she undertook was completed with a hundred percent success rate.
Wu Minlong had the stylist do her hair and makeup. When she emerged, Yang Weiyang looked up and her eyes immediately lit up.
“You look so cool, it suits you perfectly!”
This was completely different from her styling in “Abusing Scum.”
She was like a proud phoenix in the night!
Yang Weiyang looked at her face and couldn’t help but sigh.
“So beautiful.”
Zhou Yuan’an also found her exceptionally beautiful.
Furthermore, this was his first time seeing Lin Muci act. While Wu Minlong would glare and scold him, when it came to Lin Muci’s shots, he seemed to transform into an emotionless praise machine. He found virtually no fault, instead offering the highest possible affirmation.
“Absolutely incredible. This is exactly how it should be.”
“Yes – this is the feeling I wanted!”
The difference in treatment made Zhou Yuan’an involuntarily feel a pang of sadness.
The set was working in a state of tense busyness.
And when it was time for a break.
Zhou Yuan’an was pulled aside by the director for special training, Yang Weiyang was still reciting her lines, while Lin Muci walked over to Bai Jian. She glanced at him and quickly asked him in a low voice.
“Did you really—”
“Quit the police force?”
She looked up at Bai Jian.
Bai Jian, however, said.
“In a moment, I’ll have a chat with you.”
…
A moment later, in a coffee shop near the set, Bai Jian looked at the coffee placed before him. He sighed, then said.
“Madam Ling has applied pressure on the police department. She stated that without evidence, we cannot defame her, a major taxpayer. Indeed, Ling Corporation pays exceptionally high taxes annually.”
“On the surface, she is a wealthy socialite who is passionate about charity. Ever since her husband passed away, she has been actively involved in public welfare. I’ve heard she has a son who was in a car accident years ago and is now in a vegetative state.”
“Perhaps… she harbors the intention of accumulating good deeds for her son. Because of this, Madam Ling also donates to hospitals and research labs…”
The Ling family was wealthy.
She herself was powerful.
She was indeed difficult to deal with.
However, wasn’t Ling Qianhe gaining the upper hand in their struggle? She shouldn’t… be able to be arrogant for much longer, right?
A faint trace of doubt flickered in Lin Muci’s eyes. She pondered for a moment and then proactively asked.
“So—”
“You’ve given up investigating her case?”
Bai Jian remained silent. He said.
“Actually, I originally intended to investigate Huo Ziyao… and the evidence turned out to be easier to obtain than I imagined. She is now under investigation and essentially cannot make a comeback, but I find myself inconvenient to return now.”
“Perhaps, it’s better for me to be an outsider now.”
“After all, I’m no longer a police officer. Some matters can be investigated more freely!”
It seemed he had never intended to give up.
Lin Muci looked at Bai Jian.
She could completely feel the passion emanating from him.
“Why do you have to investigate Madam Ling?”
Bai Jian looked at Lin Muci.
“Then why did you enter the entertainment industry? Is it for Ling Qianhe? I know that Madam Ling and Ling Qianhe’s relationship is not as good as reported by the media; they fight fiercely.”
“Ling Qianhe’s mother was seemingly persecuted to death by Madam Ling. I am also investigating this case and have made some progress.”
“Actually, Ling Qianhe’s mother was very likely framed back then!”
Regarding Ling Qianhe’s background.
It could be considered one of the major secrets of this world!
Lin Muci’s heart pounded rapidly.
The little system’s voice echoed in her mind.
“Hey, this guy named Bai Jian is indeed worthy of taking over the original Ling Qianhe’s fate to become a police officer. He seems really smart; he’s actually found a clue.”
Involving Ling Qianhe’s past.
And his childhood, Lin Muci was very serious. She looked at Bai Jian.
“What exactly have you found out?”
Bai Jian said.
“Madam Ling wanted to use Ling Qianhe’s mother to give birth to a child back then. Her original intention was very likely to have the two children exchange destinies.”
“She wanted to conceal a secret, a fact.”
“The son she gave birth to is not a descendant of the Ling family at all.”
“The only person truly qualified to inherit the Ling family fortune is Ling Qianhe!”
“His elder brother actually has no Ling family bloodline; he is the offspring of her and her lover!”
“Once this secret is exposed, those shareholders of the Ling family, those elders of the family still alive in this world, will immediately expel her. She will lose everything in an instant.”
“Therefore, she must guard this secret with her life.”
Lin Muci was somewhat surprised.
“How did you find out?”
Bai Jian looked at Lin Muci. There was a bright, brilliant light in his eyes. Then Lin Muci heard Bai Jian say.
“I was originally investigating Madam Ling and discovered some of her peculiar fund flows—”
“The servants from back then were dismissed early, but she has been regularly preserving Ling Qianhe’s blood. I think she must have a reason for doing this.”
“She is a very ambitious woman. If her son were also of the Ling family, even if her son lost his fertility, I don’t think she would compromise with Ling Qianhe.”
“Of course, I haven’t obtained evidence for this matter yet. She protects her son very strictly, and the medical staff are all her close associates, making it difficult to test DNA.”
No evidence.
It was indeed difficult to handle.
But it wasn’t without a chance—Lin Muci looked at Bai Jian.
“Why are you telling me this?”
Bai Jian’s gaze was burning as he looked into her eyes.
“Because I know the relationship between you and Ling Qianhe. Because I trust you.”
“You will tell him. I hope to reach a cooperative relationship with him through you—Madam Ling is involved in some clandestine major cases, not only the death of his mother but also international smuggling cases, where her shadow may be behind them.”
“If I want her to be finished, I must unite his strength.”
“You can help me, right?”
This young police officer.
Smart, perceptive, and full of ambition.
Looking at his bright eyes, Lin Muci had to admit that he did have similarities with Ling Qianhe. Equally intelligent, and possessing a tenacity to never give up until his goal was achieved!
She took a deep breath, then nodded.
“Okay. I’ll help you.”
“I’ll go see him tonight.”
Originally—
She had thought she wouldn’t see Ling Qianhe for a long time.
He had caused too much trouble.
She also wanted to rest—but it seemed she wouldn’t be able to rest.
However, if Madam Ling could be successfully dealt with, his blackening value would be completely cleared.