It’s over, I’m surrounded by weirdos and players

Chapter 178 The world outside the Mei family (4255 words in total)
After going to Grandma Mei's house, Lin Yi already had new guesses and judgments in his mind, and he only needed to verify them through some information.

As soon as I walked to the yard outside the mourning hall, I heard a loud noise coming from inside.

"No, no, no matter what you say, it won't work."

"These are important physical evidence and cannot be shown to others casually."

"Don't waste any time on me."

"Oh, Brother Tang, just reveal a little bit."

"Don't do this to me. You are not from this family. Why do you care so much?"

"I am also a witness after all, so it's not too much to ask."

"No! Stop following me!"

Lin Yi, who stepped into the threshold, could hear every word of the conversation between the two clearly.

His eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly stretched out his hand to stop Tang Cheng.

"Please don't be angry and listen to me."

"Hey, hey, walk slowly and watch your step." Daqing glanced at Lin Yi as he spoke.

Even if he didn't say hello in advance, Ah Qi must have been able to react and complete the lie for him.

"No, are you done yet?" Tang Cheng looked at the blockers who ran out of nowhere, frowned unhappily and said, "What on earth do two of them want to do!"

"Okay, thank you, Brother Tang." Lin Yi continued to smile and thanked the other party.

"Yes, yes, Ayi has been an honest child since he was a child."

"I'm not a child, and I can't see the road clearly." He said, knocking Daqing away with his arm, and walked forward without looking back while holding the camera hanging around his neck.

There shouldn't be anyone stopping me this time.

He thought to himself that the attitude of the person in front of him seemed easier to talk to than the other one, so he explained it again.

As long as you don't deliberately seek trouble.

"Family members need to read it accompanied by members of the investigation team according to regulations, and they must submit an application first."

"My brother never lies, right?"

He looked up and saw that Daqing was sweating profusely and had obviously spent all his efforts to retain people.

"Generally, members of our investigation team have the right to read it." Tang Cheng thought for a while and replied honestly.

"If that doesn't work, I can also take you to Mei Qi to explain things to you face to face." Lin Yi's mind was spinning fast. He and Ah Qi were in the same group anyway.

I happened to have a face-to-face meeting with Lin Yi.

The few villagers who were helping talked in a flurry of words, and they were all trying to prove Lin Yi's case.

"Yiwazi can't lie."

"Okay, okay, I understand." Tang Cheng was not used to being watched by so many people, so he quickly stopped.

"Are you really being asked by Mei Qi?" Tang Cheng looked at Lin Yi suspiciously and suppressed the anger in his heart.

"It's useless what you say." Tang Cheng waved away Daqing's entangled hand impatiently, turned around and walked towards the door.

"Just now you said that family members need to apply. I just want to ask how to apply. Could you please take us there?"

He turned around and continued to look at Lin Yi and said, "In that case, then you come with me and go through the formalities."

"That's right, my brother is a student studying in a big city and won't lie." Daqing also added: "No, you can ask everyone here."

Unexpectedly, after Lin Yi heard this, he didn't move even half a step, and just continued to ask: "Then who can check it?"

"Sorry, I asked my brother to stop you because I wanted to see the photos you took of the scene." Lin Yi smiled apologetically at Tang Cheng.

"I prove that Ayi has never lied since he was a child. Every time he failed in an exam, he didn't even dare to correct the test paper. He was often punished by his grandma."

Tang Cheng saw that his condition had relaxed a little, but he still continued unhappily: "Anyway, don't block my way anymore. Photos are important physical evidence, and ordinary people cannot view them."

"As far as I know, Ayi has never lied."

Lin Yi asked again: "Where are the family members? If the family members want to know the situation, can't they?"

Lin Yi immediately stood in front of him.

"I'm afraid not." Lin Yi smiled and shook his head.

After Tang Cheng finished explaining, he looked at Lin Yi and asked, "Can I leave now?"

When Tang Cheng heard this, he couldn't help but rolled his eyes, knowing full well that the other party was trying to stop him again.

He squinted his eyes and looked at Lin Yi, who looked thin, and raised his voice to warn: "I advise you to get out of my way and don't force me to fight with you."

Hearing this, Tang Cheng became angry and asked loudly, regardless of what the person in front of him was like: "Why!"

At the last sentence, Daqing directly raised his voice and shouted to the nearby villagers who were helping.

Lin Yi noticed that the other party seemed to have a misunderstanding, and quickly explained: "I was asked by Mei Qi to investigate."

Daqing still wanted to delay, but found that the person he was waiting for had already arrived.

At this moment, Tang Cheng was unwilling to stay any longer. He had already been delayed in the mourning hall for half an hour. He had other things to be busy with and could not be dragged away any longer.

At the same time, he also said "thank you" to the nearby villagers who testified.

"You're welcome, we all tell the truth."

"Yes, yes, you're welcome."

Before leaving, Lin Yi and Da Qing whispered a few words. When he turned his head, he discovered that the crack in the middle of the statue on the altar was already as thick as a little finger.

It feels like it could completely break in half at any moment.

However, the people around him didn't seem to react at all, as if they didn't see it.

He watched with his own eyes as a villager wiped the cracks on the statue with a clean white cloth.

His expression was natural and his movements were smooth without any pause.

Strange, why can't they see it?
Is he the only one who can see it?

Lin Yi followed Tang Cheng and left the Mei family with confusion and doubts about the statue.

This was the first time he came out of Mei's house since he came here.

After coming out, Lin Yi was greeted by a lively street market.

Crowds of people shuttled back and forth, and the shouts of vendors could be heard from time to time on the streets, creating a bustling and lively scene.

At first glance, everything looks so beautiful, like a colorful picture.

However, this beauty is just an appearance.

When Lin Yi followed Tang Cheng into the street and took a closer look, he discovered that everyone was wearing a white mask on their faces.

On these masks, there are only three simple black dots, barely outlining the positions of the eyes and mouth.

People's movements are mechanical and repetitive, as if they are controlled by some kind of force.

Their voices are also monotonous and boring, as if a preset template is being played repeatedly, lacking any emotion or change.

The items placed in the market were also a blur. If Lin Yi hadn't heard the descriptions from their mouths, he wouldn't have been able to identify what they were.

"Guests, come and see the freshly baked meat buns!"

"Take a look and don't miss it if you pass by. The best golden candied dates will fill your heart with sweetness."

"Good news, good news. The tangerines are picked right now. If they don't taste good, there's no charge. Come and have a taste."

The combination of these shouts and the vague things in their hands is really weird. Behind this false beauty that is depicted, there is a terrifying reality hidden behind it.

No one noticed except Lin Yi.

"Tang Cheng is back, would you like a bite of golden candied dates?"

"Go, go, let's have a cage of little Tang Rou Baozi?"

"Little Tang, come on, come on, have an orange."

When passing by these vendors' stalls, Tang Cheng was stopped by them.

Even Lin Yi had to stop.

"Okay, okay, have one." Tang Cheng was not polite and took out the coins from his pocket and handed them over.

Then he saw three vague objects being lifted into his hands.

A bag of steaming meat buns, a bag of fresh oranges, and a small bag of sweet candied dates.

These delicious foods in Tang Cheng's eyes seemed monotonous and terrifying in Lin Yi's eyes.

However, this is not the end.

When several vendors were surrounding Tang Cheng, they spotted Lin Yi following him.

One by one, they sold out the portions in Tang Cheng's hands and shouted to him, "This unfamiliar guest, would you like to try our golden candied dates? Everyone who eats them says they are sweet!"

"Guest, would you like to take a look at my oranges, freshly picked with leaves on them." As he spoke, the orange vendor specially took one and put it in his hand, shaking the green leaves on it.

But in Lin Yi's opinion, it was just a small blurry thing, and there was no change other than that.

"My meat buns are also very good, with thin skin and big fillings! Why don't you buy two to try?" Another vendor started to promote his products.

Lin Yi felt a little nervous, especially when facing the intense gazes of these vendors, his scalp felt numb.

White masks kept talking to him, showing what they were holding.

For a moment, Lin Yizhen wished that his eyes would not be so good at seeing through those illusions.

Just when he was in trouble, the vendor who bought the meat buns put a meat bun directly into Lin Yi's hand, "Guest, I'll give you one to try."

When the white masked man said this, there was no extra expression on his face, there were still only three empty dots on his face.

Even the tone of his voice didn't have a trace of words, it was full of mechanical feeling.

"Thank you." Lin Yi said dryly to the meat bun vendor in the white mask, looking at the blurry thing in his hand with confusion.

When the other two vendors saw this, they followed suit and stuffed things into his hands.

Help, I have more and more things in my hand.

It's all a blur, and I can't tell what is what.

What's even worse is that the vendors are still staring at Lin Yi, as if waiting for him to taste the delicious food in his hands.

Facing the gazes of masked people, he became even more nervous.

My mind kept thinking about whether it might be a trap, what would happen if I ate it, and what would happen if I didn’t eat it?
"They are like this, more hospitable." Tang Cheng couldn't help but laugh when he looked at Lin Yi who didn't move for a long time and only stared at the food in his hand.

Is this person stupid because of reading?
Even when I see a piece of food, I will be in a daze.

"The same goes for you. You're frightened by the sudden delivery of food." Tang Cheng said, patting Lin Yi's shoulder and putting away all the food in his hands. "How can you stare at people eating."

He smiled and waved to the vendors, and continued walking forward with Lin Yi.

As we go deeper into the street, the surrounding scenes become more and more absurd.

People's mechanical movements are like programmed movements, without any sense of nature.

The black spots that serve as eyes are more than twice as big as those on the previous masked person's face.

It gives people a very hollow feeling, as if they have lost their soul, leaving only an empty shell wandering in this false world.

The shouts of the vendors began to become more and more harsh, and each sound was like a nail hammering into Lin Yi's heart, reminding him of the unreality of this world. The items on the stall gradually grew from a small blur to the entire stall becoming a blur.

It seems that they are shrouded by some kind of power, preventing people from truly seeing their true nature.

This absurd scene gives people an indescribable sense of horror, and the closer it gets, the more uncomfortable it becomes.

Lin Yi followed the people through a narrow alley and finally entered his destination.

This simple and temporary office space is in sharp contrast to the busy street market around it, making it look very lonely and quiet.

The wall at the door is covered with moss of different shades, as if the traces of time have quietly settled here. Walking in, there is a faint damp and fishy smell in the air, mixed with a hint of freshness, which makes people feel a strange comfort.

To a great extent, the discomfort caused by everything in the market has been relieved.

Open the door and walk in, you will see a courtyard.

Although it looks shabby, it is surprisingly clean and organized.

A stone table was placed in the center of the courtyard, with a set of exquisite tea sets placed on it. A wisp of breeze blew by, gently stirring the steam on the tea cup.

The courtyard is surrounded by thick walls made of blue bricks, which isolates the noise from the outside world. Only the breeze blows through, bringing some coolness.

Very comfortable place.

It made people feel relaxed inexplicably, and even a person like Lin Yi, who was always vigilant, could not help but relax a bit.

On one side of the yard is a row of simple small rooms with simple and neat doors and windows. Through the windows, you can see that the interior decoration is simple but warm.

On the other side, there is a door decorated with ancient wooden carvings, which exudes a calm atmosphere and seems to lead to some important place.

Lin Yi couldn't help but feel curious about what was going on in this seemingly ordinary but unique place.

He stopped and looked around, taking in everything he saw as carefully as possible.

Standing in the middle of the yard, you have a wide field of vision, and you can see different things just by scanning.

What worried Lin Yi more was that he didn't find anyone since he walked in.

Is there no one in such a big courtyard?
"Wait for me here. I'll go in and ask if the registered person is there." Tang Cheng turned to look at Lin Yi and said without explaining too much.

He walked quickly to the hall directly in front, opened the door curtain on the left side of the hall and walked in. The sound of footsteps gradually faded away.

Lin Yi stood in the yard and thought for a while, and decided to take a look around first.

Anyway, Tang Cheng only said to wait for him here, but he didn't say that he couldn't just take a look. The worst he could do was get back before anyone arrived.

There are so many magical places in this place.

Whether it is the smell, atmosphere or layout, it makes people feel comfortable and comfortable, like a warm and safe harbor.

He looked around and landed on the small room on the side of the yard, where the good smell came from.

dong dong dong.
Lin Yi stretched out his hand and knocked politely on the door. Although his ears were keen to hear the sound, he knew that no one was inside.

But after all, you are on someone else's territory, so you still have to pretend.

What if someone is spying?

After all, it's an investigation team, so it can't be so loose.

Let people swagger in, and then let people stay here.

After three calls, Lin Yi opened the door.

At the same time as the creaking sound, he keenly heard a shallow breathing.

It only appeared for a short time and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

It seemed as if everything was just Lin Yi's illusion.

(End of this chapter)