The Mystery of the Inner Demon

Chapter 109 The oriole is behind
"One day, Manager Bao said the group was in need of a lighting technician for a commercial. Knowing I used to work in this field, he asked me to make a cameo appearance. Only President Qi, who didn't mind Huang Daqiu, gave me the opportunity to return to my old job. Coincidentally, the actress who came to shoot the commercial was Lan Die.

I remember her. Back when I was working as a lighting engineer, I'd occasionally see her on set. She was a relatively unknown supporting actress, always affable and kind, completely different from Hong Mei's domineering demeanor. We happened to chat and discovered we were both in Hong Mei's fan circle. Our shared enemy allowed us to open up, and that's how we became friends.

"Hmm?" Qi Fei became suspicious and turned to look at Bao Chuchu, "Have you ever asked Lan Die to shoot a commercial?"

"No, it's a small product of the group and has nothing to do with our villa." Bao Chuchu immediately clarified, "It's just that Wang Qi's resume says he's a lighting technician, and President Qi asked him for a favor, that's all."

"It's truly providence. If Hong Mei hadn't come to the Cloud Deep Secret Realm to curry favor with Huang Daqiu, we wouldn't have had the chance to kill her." Wang Qi sighed, "Hmph, what's with the entertainment industry? Those TV dramas are just illusions and dreams. Reality is the bloody altar, and we're all sacrifices. Hong Mei is, Lan Die is, and so am I..."

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The sound of sirens broke the tranquility of the Yunshen Secret Realm, and Wang Qi was taken away.

However, Qi Fei's face was not relieved. Before leaving the Cloud Deep Secret Realm, he asked Bao Chuchu one last question: "When you hired Wang Qi, did you know about the feud between him and Hong Mei?"

Bao Chuchu was silent for a moment, then looked up at Qi Fei: "I don't deny it. Just consider it as a thank you for saving me last night."

Qi Fei nodded with relief: "I understand." Then he left the villa without looking back.

Qi Fei drove down Shanshan with a sullen face. Zhong Kui guessed about 80% of it: "You know, the so-called providence of heaven is probably a human plan, right?"

"Hmph, I know that old fox too well. He wouldn't be so kind as to take Wang Qi in. He said he wasn't interested in Huang Daqiu's project, but I think he's just a mantis stalking a cicada while the oriole is waiting behind. If you don't believe me, just wait for Qidongjun's subsequent moves." Qi Fei said unhappily.

Qi Fei was right. Not long after, Dongjun Industry acquired a large number of shares in Huang Daqiu's film and television company at a very low price, entering the entertainment industry. Unlike Huang Daqiu's high-profile style, these moves were completed quietly. Apart from people like Qi Fei who kept an eye on Dongjun Industry, few people probably noticed that the company that was still producing popular films and TV series had quietly changed hands.

Needless to say, this so-called low-price acquisition was a favor Qi Dongjun gave to Huang Daqiu in the Hong Mei incident, and this deal was nothing more than a bargaining chip for Huang to stay out of the Hong Mei incident.

Only Qi Fei suspected that Hong Mei's death was a conspiracy that Qi Dongjun had planned long ago. Both Lan Die and Wang Qi were just chess pieces in his hands, constantly being fed opportunities for revenge. When the pleasure of revenge was within reach, who would let go of the person who ruined their life?

Spring has not yet arrived in Nancheng. Outside the police station, it has already dark. Qi Fei turned off the news related to Qidongjun and walked out.

In the dark night, a thin figure stood still, waiting for Qi Fei to approach step by step.

Qi Fei remembered this outline. He had seen it once in the dim twilight of Sanwu Town - this was Grandma Meng who was beside Zhong Kui.

"Is Zhong Kui looking for me?" Qi Fei thought of Zhong Kui who had disappeared for several days. When he saw Grandma Meng, he felt a surge of anticipation in his heart. There was no reason to want to see someone.

After all, Grandma Meng always acts as Zhong Kui's messenger, and her appearance means Zhong Kui's call.

Unfortunately, Qi Fei guessed wrong this time. "You must leave the Great Immortal," Granny Meng said suddenly, her voice as cold as her words.

Qi Fei was puzzled: "What do you mean?"

"Every time the immortal is with you, it takes a long time for her to recover. She even made an exception and resurrected the devil in her body to help you. If this continues, I'm afraid she will collapse at any time." Grandma Meng's words made Qi Fei stand there in panic. He only knew that Zhong Kui would disappear for a while after each case, and he didn't know it was to recover. He didn't know that Zhong Kui, who had always been omnipotent and relaxed in front of him, would actually consume so much of her energy because of investigating the case.

Looking at the silent Qi Fei, Granny Meng continued, "Even if you don't know the full story, you already know a little about the Immortal's situation. She's different from ordinary people. Even if she doesn't do anything, she's constantly fighting against the darkness in her heart. Now she has to devote her energy to helping you."

Qi Fei was completely distraught by Granny Meng's words. He murmured, "Are you referring to the demon that Zhong Kui resurrected? Are you referring to Zhong Xiaoyu? As far as I know, he's a kind psychologist."

Granny Meng didn't seem to understand what Qi Fei was saying. She just said stubbornly, "A great immortal cannot have emotions. If you continue to pester her, you will only hurt her! If you don't listen to me..."

"Grandma Meng." Zhong Kui's voice came from the depths of the darkness, interrupting Grandma Meng's words.

After a while, Zhong Kui appeared in front of them.

As soon as Qi Fei saw her, he asked anxiously, "Is what Grandma Meng said true?"

Zhong Kui smiled slightly and said, "Grandma is just concerned about me." Then he said to Grandma Meng, "Let's go back."

The appearance of Zhong Kui made Grandma Meng shut up suddenly. She glared at Qi Fei for the last time, then obediently followed Zhong Kui and disappeared into the night, leaving Qi Fei standing confused in the cold wind, with an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart.

Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the green belt not far away. With the alertness of a criminal police officer, Qi Fei forced himself to pull himself out of his uneasy mood and approached step by step with a gun in hand.

The closer he got, the faster his heart beat.

Suddenly, a wild cat jumped out and fled the scene silently.

It was late at night, and except for the occasional car passing by behind him, everything was silent.

Qi Fei was reluctant to put away the gun he was holding. For some reason, he didn't realize that the thing hiding in the bushes was just a wild cat.

Qi Fei returned to the apartment alone and collapsed on the bed. He felt extremely exhausted and his consciousness gradually blurred...

When he opened his eyes again, he was in that familiar yet unfamiliar place.

The walls were light, the kitchen blinds were light, everything he saw was light.

"Dad..." He couldn't help but shout out as he looked at the tall figure.

The man in front of him was wearing a suit, holding a bloody knife in his hand. He had his back to him and slowly turned around.

(End of this chapter)