My Iyashikei Game Chapter 40: An Actor, A Detective, A Gamer

“I am a detective story buff and I play the victim in my current project. After getting to know the character, I really want to return to the victims their much-deserved justice.” Han Fei said evenly. No matter how you looked at it, the man did not appear like he was lying.

‘Is this what they call method acting?’ Li Xue thought as she sat across from Han Fei.

“Before I start the story, I need to ask you one thing first.” Han Fei did not obfuscate the issue and shot right for his mark, “If I help you solve this human jigsaw case, what kind of consequence will it cause?”

“The human jigsaw case is an open case from more than a decade ago. Many officers still have it on their mind. If we can solve it together, then we’ll be heroes.” Li Xue took a sip of the water. “You’re an actor. If we really can solve this case, then your popularity will skyrocket and the media will crowd towards you. Other than the monetary rewards, there are many other side benefits. Of course, it’s even more important for me. If the case is solved, it’ll be my ticket to go back to the heavy crime unit.” That was probably Li Xue’s goal all along. It was why she had been helping Han Fei.

“For now, money and fame don’t mean much to me, I just wish to have a better relationship with law enforcement. We might have more interactions in the future.” Li Xue narrowed her eyes at Han Fei. “I don’t know what you’re getting at but let’s not waste time anymore. What does the 8th victim look like?” Li Xue took out her phone to look for something.

“I do not have her actual picture but I do remember what she looks like.” Han Fei opened a facial reconstruction program on his computer and keyed in all the information. Moments later, a slender girl around 14 appeared on his computer screen. Staring at the picture, Li Xue’s eyes were transfixed for a long time. Eventually, she gave a sigh, “Kid, you’re the real deal after all. Now I fully believe you.”

“You didn’t earlier?”

“Of course not. After all, you’re a comedy actor who came to me out of nowhere with the key i

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