Father is a villainous Buddhist disciple? He'll just be beaten into the light of the righteous

Zhao Tong was taken aback, but asked calmly, "What's your name? What do you do? Why are you at Yunxiang Residence?"

The man looked at Zhao Tong, then glanced at Shen Jiyuan, finally grabbed the kettle on the table, poured himself a glass of water, and gulped it down before nervously saying, "I... I'm Bai Xi, I'm twenty-four years old, I... I'm an actor."

"An actor?" Zhao Tong was taken aback and looked him up and down.

She is indeed quite good-looking, considered attractive among ordinary people, but in the entertainment industry where handsome men and beautiful women abound, she is rather ordinary.

Moreover, this guy's temperament and demeanor really don't seem like someone who would make a living in the entertainment industry.

Bai Xi probably noticed the doubt in his eyes, blushed and lowered her eyes somewhat embarrassedly, "I... I'm just a nobody, you... you don't know me."

Zhao Tong asked, "Why are you at Yunxiang Residence today?"

Logically speaking, most people who drink tea at Yunxiangju should have some spare money, as the cost of living there is not low.

Ke Baixi... He raised his eyes and glanced at the old house. The walls were peeling and the furniture inside looked like it had been there for many years.

They don't seem like people who have that kind of spare money at all.

Bai Xi said in a low voice, "I went with my agent. He said he was taking me to meet a director to try to get a small supporting role in the movie 'Manhunt'."

Who is your agent?

"Chen Huan".

Who is the director?

"Director Zhang Cheng"

Zhao Tong was just asking routinely; he wasn't very familiar with these people, and he would have someone verify it when he got back.

After thinking for a moment, he simply pointed at Shen Jiyuan and Shen Ji and asked, "Do you know them?"

Bai Xi subconsciously looked up at Shen Jiyuan and his son, but when she saw Shen Jiyuan's face, she panicked and lowered her eyes again, "I...I don't recognize him..."

"Xiao Bai," Zhao Tong interrupted him, "do you know the consequences of lying to the police?"

Bai Xi's face turned pale.

Zhao Tong said, "If you don't want to ruin your career, you'd better tell the truth. Since we've come to you, there must be a reason."

Bai Xi's face paled even more. He suddenly raised his eyes, "I didn't kill anyone!"

"I didn't kill Bian Yong!"

"Bian Yong?" Zhao Tong narrowed his eyes. "You know the deceased?"

Bai Xi paused, nervously rubbing his hands. "I... I guess we know each other. We worked together on a film when he was an extra."

"Then why did he work at Yunxiangju?"

Bai Xi said in a low voice, "Officer Zhao, you know, his special image isn't popular among extras, so even if he were an extra, it would be hard for him to find work."

"He seemed to be short of money, so in addition to being an extra, he also worked at Yunxiangju."

"After all, there are very few places that hire disabled people, but Yunxiangju not only hires disabled people, but also offers good benefits and salaries."

Zhao Tong nodded. "You're saying you didn't kill him? Then do you know who did?"

Bai Xitou shook his head like a rattle-drum, "I...I don't know!"

"I only said a few words to him, I didn't kill him!"

"He was already dead after I put the things out!"

"It's none of my business!"

Zhao Tong frowned and looked at him. "Finished putting things away?" He took out the Ultraman egg that Shen Ji had given him. "You mean this?"

Bai Xi nodded. "That's it. I ran into Bian Yong when I went to put this away. We really only exchanged a few words before I left!"

"He was already dead when he came out!"

Zhao Tong asked in a deep voice, "Who told you to put this in? Do you know what's inside?"

Bai Xi lowered his eyes. "I don't know who that person is. He was wearing a hat and a mask, and his voice was rough and hoarse. He... he gave me some money..." he said nervously. "He told me to just leave this at the bathroom faucet."

"I..." Bai Xi said, "That sum of money was a full 20,000 yuan, and I... I was tempted."

Zhao Tong exchanged a glance with Shen Jiyuan without showing any emotion, then asked, "Where's the money?"

Bai Xi took a breath and took out two stacks of money from under the coffee table, which were in plastic bags. "Right...right here."

Zhao Tong asked, "Was it like this when you received it?"

Bai Xi nodded. "He gave it to me in this bag." Then, as if remembering something, he looked up and said, "He was wearing gloves when he gave me the money. If you want to check his fingerprints, you... you shouldn't be able to find them."

Zhao Tong didn't speak. He took out his phone, scrolled through it, and then opened a photo. "Is this the person?"

When Bai Xi saw the photo, her eyes lit up instantly. "Yes, yes! That's him!"

Zhao Tong nodded, then flipped to another photo of Lu Nian. "Do you recognize this person?"

Bai Xi looked puzzled, and after a long while he shook his head, "I don't know him."

"Alright." Zhao Tong had nothing more to ask. He stood up from the sofa. "I have nothing more to ask, but if you remember any other clues or details, please contact us immediately."

"Please be careful during this period and cooperate with any investigations if anything happens."

Bai Xi nodded.

Zhao Tong was about to tell everyone to leave when a clear voice suddenly rang in his ears, "Uncle Bai, you like Ultraman too?"

Bai Xi was taken aback.

Shen Jiyuan and Zhao Tong were also taken aback. Their eyes followed the direction Shen Jiyuan was pointing and they saw a small display case by the window in the living room, filled with various Ultraman figurines.

Bai Xi scratched her head a little embarrassedly, "Yeah, I've liked it since I was little."

Shen Ji smiled and said, "Can I see Uncle's Ultraman? I really like it, but my dad won't buy it for me."

Bai Xi nodded. "Sure."

Shen Ji quickly slipped down from Shen Jiyuan's arms and ran to the display case.

But he was too short, so he had to say to Zhu Rong, who was standing next to him, "Uncle Zhu, carry me."

Zhu Rong laughed, picked him up, and shoved him against the display case. "Young Master, can you recognize them all?"

Shen Ji said proudly, "Of course!"

His gaze swept quickly across the Ultraman figures in the cabinet, then suddenly stopped when it reached a corner.

"Huh?" He stared wide-eyed in surprise. "Uncle, why is Zero's leg broken?"

Bai Xi paused for a moment before saying, "Oh, that thing, I accidentally dropped it when I bought it." He scratched his head. "It cost a lot of money, and I couldn't bear to throw it away, so I just left it there."

Shen Ji blinked and said with a smile, "Oh, I see. Then I'm really destined to meet you, Uncle~"

"I also have an Ultraman Zero with a broken leg!"

"My mom says that even Ultraman with a broken leg has treasures inside."

"Uncle, does your Ultraman Zero have any treasures too?"

Shen Ji blinked at him, "What is it?"