Ke Xue: Xiaolan delivers goods to your door at the beginning

Yoko Okino had met Taeko Mamegaki on set before and had a good impression of her.

The gentle, bespectacled girl has suddenly become a murderer, and Yoko Okino can't accept it for a while.

Meanwhile, her agent said considerately, "Now that the case has been solved, Yoko, you should go back to your room and rest early."

Lin Xiaofeng, however, snatched Yoko Okino away, saying, "Miss Yoko, leave her to me for now. I have something to say to her."

……

Yoko Okino was taken to a room by Lin Xiaofeng, but Koizumi Akako felt awkward. She sympathized with Yoko Okino, but did not want to meddle in other people's business.

"Miss Yoko." Lin Xiaofeng glanced at Koizumi Akako beside him and continued to say to Okino Yoko, "Koizumi Akako and I are very concerned about you. Please tell us about your recent situation."

Yoko Okino felt a surge of warmth in her heart, then said, "Ever since my ex-boyfriend was killed by my former manager, I've had this much bad luck..."

"Could you elaborate on exactly how bad luck happened?"

Yoko Okino explained her situation, but it did seem a bit off.

Walking down a bustling street, her hat was suddenly blown away by a strong wind. Passersby recognized Ms. Yoko and rushed up to ask for autographs, almost getting injured in the ensuing scuffle.

On her way home, a flowerpot that accidentally fell from the apartment building nearly hit Ms. Yoko.

During the recording of the show "Good Morning 7 O'Clock: Yoko Okino's 4-Minute Cooking Time", she accidentally cut her hand while chopping vegetables.

When I went to the shrine to pray and ring the bell, the bell and rope fell right off the shrine.

I was rear-ended while I was in a car.

I fell down the stairs when I went out in the morning.

The wooden plank above my head fell down while I was using the toilet.

If we add the murder case we encountered today, then it would be another unfortunate event.

"Please save me, Detective Lin!"

Yoko Okino threw herself into Lin Xiaofeng's arms and began to sob.

"I will definitely save you, Miss Yoko."

After escorting Yoko Okino back to her room, Lin Xiaofeng began discussing things with Akako Koizumi.

"It seems that Yoko Okino is being haunted by her ex-boyfriend's spirit and wants Akako Koizumi to go down and keep her company. This already falls under the realm of the spirit world. Miss Akako, do you have a solution?"

"Yes, it is, but what does it have to do with me? You are just my pet, yet you order your master around. Do you think that's appropriate?"

"If I were a pet, to make my owner happy, would that be okay?"

To save Yoko Okino, Lin Xiaofeng didn't hesitate to lower himself.

"Oh. How are you going to make me happy?"

Lin Xiaofeng became a devoted admirer, frantically licking Koizumi Akako's seafood until he squirted water.

502. Go find the Snow Woman with Miss Akako.

With Lin Xiaofeng's enthusiastic service, Koizumi Akako also became enthusiastic and willing to help.

The next day, Koizumi Akako and Hayashi Kofu arrived at Okino Yoko's house.

Lin Xiaofeng was immediately displeased when he realized it was the same apartment he had visited the other day.

"Yoko, you're a big star, for goodness' sake. Someone in your family died, can't you move to a different place?"

"I didn't think too much about it," Yoko Okino said, looking aggrieved. "I'll move to a new apartment tomorrow."

"Okay. This is no longer a matter of new or old apartments, nor is it a matter of lingering ghosts."

"What is that!" Yoko Okino and Xiaofeng Lin asked Koizumi Akako in unison.

"curse!"

Lin Xiaofeng was really worried for Yoko Okino: "Can this death curse be lifted?"

Koizumi Akako's answer was straightforward: "No."

"Huh?" Yoko Okino was so frightened she almost fainted.

Yoko Okino no longer dared to stay in her apartment, so she moved in with her manager, Sakurako Yonehara.

……

Of course. Lin Xiaofeng wouldn't give up on Okino Yoko. On his way back, Lin Xiaofeng continued to inquire.

"Hongzi, is there really no other way?"

"Although I don't know how he learned about this curse ritual, if we use curse magic of the same level, we might be able to neutralize the original curse effect."

"Fight fire with fire?"

“That’s roughly the idea…17…” Koizumi Akako nodded, then added, “However, to counteract this curse of life sacrifice, the curse magic that needs to be cast must be quite advanced.”

"A potion needs to be concocted on the night of the full moon, using the surge of magic, and then given to the cursed person."

"The full moon is this weekend, but we're still missing one ingredient to make the potion."

"What materials?" Lin Xiaofeng asked.

"The snow water on the Snow Woman's body."

Koizumi Akako said this in a very serious tone.

Mikachi, located about 300 kilometers northeast of Tokyo, is the farthest place Lin Xiaofeng has ever been.

This is a small town that prides itself on being a hot spring town. Since there is no convenient transportation like the Shinkansen that can take you directly there, Lin Xiaofeng chose to drive.

I set off in the morning and drove until the afternoon, when the "Welcome to Sanji Town" sign finally came into view.

The four-hour drive increased Lin Xiaofeng's car driving skill proficiency by approximately 150 points.

From the clean roads leading from Tokyo to the snow-covered roads outside Mikaji, Lin Xiaofeng's car drove slower and slower.

Lin Xiaofeng also discovered a pattern in this process.

That means when you're in a hurry and drive fast, your driving skills will improve faster.

Conversely, if you drive at a snail's pace, your skill level will increase much more slowly.

Once they officially entered Sanri Town, Lin Xiaofeng realized that the target location was still some distance away from Sanri Town, actually near a hot spring village on the outskirts of Sanri Town.

Lin Xiaofeng drove the rented car to the hot spring village and found the guesthouse closest to his destination. Koizumi Akako also came; she sat in the passenger seat and fell asleep on the way.

Genbei Guesthouse.

Pushing open the door, Lin Xiaofeng stood at the entrance and greeted them. The owner and his wife immediately came out to greet him.

"welcome!"

After checking in, Lin Xiaofeng and Xiaoquan Hongzi chose a room with a window facing their destination.

According to the owner, there is a decent ski resort facing the window. People come here to stay for both the hot spring baths and the skiing.

Lin Xiaofeng knows a little about skiing, but he's not very interested in it.

After introducing the nearby attractions, the shop owner was about to leave when Lin Xiaofeng called him back.

"Wait a moment."

"Is there anything else you need, sir?" the owner asked respectfully.

"Actually, I have some questions about the legend of the Snow Maiden. Is the legend of the Snow Maiden popular here?"

"My wife really believes in the existence of the Snow Woman..."

"If you are interested in the Snow Woman, we can provide you with a free videotape of the TV series 'The Love of the Snow Woman'."

The guesthouse owner seemed to be a materialist and clearly didn't quite believe the Snow Woman's explanation.

So when the landlady brought the videotape over, Lin Xiaofeng asked the same question.

"A snow woman? Of course there is!"

"This place has been famous for a long time because of the Yuki-onna (snow woman) who often appears nearby. She has snow-white skin and an amazing human-like appearance. She is a terrifying monster who is good at luring men deep into the snow mountain to kiss them and steal their souls."

"Maybe the snow woman will appear tonight!"

"What? Are you here to see the Snow Woman, sir?"

The proprietress's face grew increasingly sinister as she spoke, adopting a terrifying expression as if she were telling a ghost story.

Judging from her impressive facial expressions, she has mastered the secrets of how the old abbot of Shanni Temple attracted fans, often using these strange tales to scare tourists.

"I still advise you not to take the initiative to seek out the Snow Woman, especially a strong man like you."

"Perhaps the Snow Woman will take a liking to you and then take you back to her cave to be frozen forever~"

"Oh ho ho~"

After the story was finished, the proprietress left with the laughter of an older version of Koizumi Akako, leaving behind a videotape of "The Snow Woman's Love".

"Hongzi, don't you think the landlady looks like you?"

"Am I that old? I'm an invincible beautiful girl."

"I just said the expression was similar."

"It doesn't look like it at all."

The two sat in the hotel, having nothing else to do, and watched a videotape of "The Snow Woman's Love".

"Even if my tumor disappears, my soul will one day be resurrected along with Bai Sixue!"

On television, a beautiful woman in white leaps into a large lake, and pale yellow end credits slowly appear in the cold, windy sky.

Before I knew it, I had finished reading most of "The Love of the Snow Woman". The story in "The Love of the Snow Woman" has almost nothing to do with the female monster Snow Woman. Instead, it is a revenge story of a woman whose name contains the word "snow" after being framed by her enemy and betrayed by her lover.

Lin Xiaofeng didn't feel anything, but Koizumi Akako hugged Lin Xiaofeng and choked up with tears.

"Miss Hongzi, this film is right up your alley."

"Ah...no, I think it's too touching."

"Miss Akako, you're so childish."

"It's not childishness, girls are naturally sentimental, you idiot!"

Just then, a voice came from the hall that new guests had arrived.

"You must be Ms. Akiko Kinoshita and Ms. Yoko Kinoshita, right? We've been waiting for you for quite some time," the proprietress said with a beaming smile.

Lin Xiao walked out curiously and found two beautiful young women. Moreover, one of them was the actress who played the 'Snow Woman' in "The Snow Woman's Love".

"You must be Akiko Kinoshita, the actress who played the 'Snow Woman' in the TV series 'The Love of the Snow Woman'!"

"I recognize you!"

"Ran! This is TV star Akiko Kinoshita herself!"

Lin Xiaofeng enthusiastically introduced Kinoshita Akiko to the people around him, instantly making her the center of everyone's attention.

The boss and his wife were surprised by the arrival of the female celebrity, and Lin Xiaofeng also praised Kinoshita Akiko's acting skills.

All of this was observed by Yoko Asanuma, who stood by like a lackey.

There was a hint of despair in her eyes.

But then, that trace of despair transformed into a fierce light flashing in his pupils.

A fierce light slowly brewed in his eyes. He first glanced at Kinoshita Akiko, who was standing in front of him, chatting and laughing with someone, and then habitually scanned the others.

Inside the room, Koizumi Akako also heard the commotion and, upon seeing the celebrities on television, excitedly shouted out.

"Ahhh—it's actually the Snow Woman herself!"

"Your scene where you jumped into the lake was absolutely brilliant!"

"It was a straight jump into the lake, it almost took my heart with it!"

Koizumi Akako continued to praise Kinoshita Akiko's acting skills, exaggerating her abilities to the skies. Kinoshita Akiko giggled and seemed quite pleased.

503. Koizumi Akako finally couldn't resist wanting to

To be honest, Akiko Kinoshita isn't very famous. If I hadn't just watched "The Snow Woman's Love," I wouldn't have known who she was.

Akiko Kinoshita, however, did not take credit for herself and instead introduced Yoko Asanuma, who was standing next to her, with a smile.

"Actually, the actor who filmed the scene of jumping into the lake was not me, but Yoko."