After being poisoned by mushrooms, all the strange creatures became fascinated by me.

Tang Li did not linger in the cell. This was not the place to talk. Even if she wanted to confront or elicit information from the silver-haired boy, she should not have chosen this open and exposed location.

She chose to go find Han Zhou first, but at this moment, the man's expression was not good.

Upon seeing Tang Li, they immediately began to mock her: "Oh, so our esteemed, understanding, generous, reasonable, gentle, intelligent, and beautiful-eyed Little Tang has arrived?"

Tang Li suddenly stopped at the courtyard gate, staring at Han Zhou as if she had seen a ghost, her body tense even more than the morning she saw the flower girl come back to life.

What's wrong with you? Are you crazy?

Han Zhou glared coldly at her. "What did you say to Liu Lang?"

Tang Li suddenly had a flash of inspiration and couldn't help but start laughing.

"Ah, they've really gone mad now." Han Zhou stood up from his chair and paced irritably in the courtyard. "Three people: one starts praising me as soon as he sees me, another has to show me even the smallest progress he makes, and the last one keeps pointing fingers at my every move, he's so outspoken..."

He stopped in front of Tang Li, his face full of annoyance. "—Do you have any clues, Tang Li?"

Tang Li: "Hahahahahahaha!"

Liu Lang actually believed the nonsense she spouted while she was "controlled" by the mushroom! Not only that, but he also somehow made a deal with the twins, as he actually shared this "valuable information" with them!

Enraged, King Zhou pointed to the door and told her to get out.

Tang Li wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, not forgetting the purpose of her trip. She explained the matter of Steward Li to Han Zhou, but the man was already prepared.

"Steward Li was one of the stewards who came to my courtyard most frequently," Han Zhou said, his eyes shifting between light and shadow, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table. "If he dies, someone will naturally report to me immediately."

"Although I didn't expect there to be a hidden story behind his resurrection, his death was indeed suspicious, so this morning I ordered people to investigate the matter." Han Zhou seemed to remember something, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

Tang Li sensed the ill intent in his words and had a vague premonition: "Who did you send?"

"Ah, didn't you guess it? It's been a rare moment of peace and quiet here," Han Zhou sneered. "It's because of those three idiots."

"Whoever first uncovers the truth behind Steward Li's death will become my personal disciple."

The boy's beautiful, full lips curled up maliciously. "Ah, how interesting. Now, even those twins who were inseparable since childhood have completely turned against each other."

As expected. In Han Zhou's eyes, both the Weirdos and the players were probably disgusting parasites. So he unceremoniously dragged the players into this mess as well, after all, he always loved to be the fisherman who benefits from the fight between the snipe and the clam.

But then again, Tang Li is no different.

She tilted her head slightly: "Oh, there's one more thing. I'm being targeted by both an up-and-coming potential 'genius' and an adult handyman. They're trying to find a way to get me into the city with the steward tomorrow. No matter which side I end up with, they both want me dead."

Han Zhou was not surprised at all. He looked at Tang Li and asked, "What? Can't you solve this yourself?"

Tang Li raised an eyebrow slowly and deliberately: "Ah, isn't this a very difficult task?"

"It's not that I'm asking you for help," the little girl said, her eyes crinkling into an adorable smile. "Look, you even offered those three annoying people a hefty reward for helping you investigate Manager Li's case."

"Then, if I can successfully resolve everything on my own tomorrow..."

Bright eyes gazed at him eagerly.

"—Coach Han, is there any reward?"

Half an hour later, Tang Li, who had successfully gotten a raise, left Han Zhou's courtyard contentedly, clutching the promise Han Zhou had made to her.

And there was an unexpected bonus: before she left, Han Zhou threw her something else.

A paper crane that looks like it was folded up casually by a child.

Tang Li was slightly surprised when she received the origami crane. It was as if a local native had just casually pulled something out of his sleeve and handed it to her, giving her the same disorienting feeling as seeing a stranger suddenly pull out an ID card with her own name on it.

"If there's any urgent news, write it on the paper crane, and I'll see it," Han Zhou instructed.

"Okay." Tang Li put away the paper crane, wondering which player's relic it was from in which round of the game.

Tang Li was still the one delivering meals to the prisoners that evening. This time, she stopped in front of the girls' cell again. She deliberately raised her voice to speak to her.

"I have already informed Instructor Han of the details of Manager Li's death last night," Tang Li said clearly, without any emotional fluctuation. "Instructor Han takes this matter seriously and has already sent Liu Lang and others to investigate."

"My sister will need to stay in jail for a while longer until they find out the results."

Tang Li was talking to the girl, but her attention was focused on the silver-haired boy's cage not far away.

The conspicuous figure in the prison stirred; he pricked up his ears to listen intently.

Tang Li gently raised the corners of her mouth, as if to comfort An Shaonv's heart, "Don't worry, even if Liu Lang doesn't care about your life or death, he's going to investigate the case with a pair of twin sisters named Qian Jingjing and Qian Shushu. I heard that the two of them are very cooperative and extremely meticulous and responsible, so they should be able to clear your name as soon as possible."

So, did you hear that?

All the other players have already successfully received their quests, but what about you? You're still locked up in this prison, your dignity completely shattered, and you treat even half a steamed bun as a delicacy.

Are you willing to accept this?

The girl let out a deep breath, her eyes brimming with tears. She bowed deeply to Tang Li with immense gratitude, saying, "Thank you, thank you so much. I don't know how to thank you enough..."

"Sister, there's no need for thanks. You didn't kill Steward Li in the first place..."

"—Pfft."

But at that moment, a cold sneer interrupted their tender moment.

Tang Li's smile faded as she slowly turned her head, following the direction of that cold smile, and met a pair of multicolored eyes.

"Qian Jingjing... Qian Shushu..." The silver-haired boy finally stopped showing his naive and innocent demeanor. He uttered these two names, repeating Tang Li's description, "Working together with one heart and one mind, meticulous and responsible?"

Another barely suppressed sneer rang out.

Thus, the player's brows and eyes, hidden beneath the silver hair, finally revealed the gloom that was etched into his very bones.

"Ah." The silver-haired boy tilted his head slightly, his dazzling eyes staring at Tang Li in the shadow of his bangs.

"—I'm telling you."

"Is your Coach Han an idiot?"