Chapter 61 End of the Show (2)
The forensic doctor squatted beside the body to investigate the cause of Zhou Haoji's death. Bai Cheng was handcuffed and squatted on the ground, his eyes blank and he kept mumbling: "Sister, sister... don't kill me..."
Gao Yixuan lingered, unwilling to leave. He watched the ghosts howling and groaning after being struck by lightning. The culprits, Bai Yi and Li Ping, had already fled. He swallowed, hesitant and conflicted. His sweaty palms touched the talisman paper, unable to even grasp the peach wood sword used to catch ghosts.
The special investigation team's car was parked outside, and they hurried over. As soon as they arrived, they noticed something was amiss: a chilling, eerie aura permeated the air. However, analyzing online lightning strike videos, they all suspected it was divine punishment.
The square-faced officer shook hands with Captain Chen Ji and briefly explained what had happened. He then pointed to Gao Yixuan, who was fiddled with a compass in a daze. "This is a Taoist priest, a bit of a celebrity online. He must know something, and he's been waiting for you guys, unwilling to leave."
Chen Ji and others walked over and asked in a friendly manner, "What is your name, sir?"
"Gao Yixuan." After giving his name, he couldn't wait to say, "There are at least twenty-five or six ghosts in the piano room. I was worried they'd escape and I went through so much trouble to catch them!"
Chen Ji exchanged a glance with the people around him, and walked into the house that was almost half collapsed and beyond recognition. Following the instructions, he came to the place where the black air was strongest, but he saw a group of ghosts that were tied up tightly.
The rope used was a purple gold rope that had been consecrated in a Taoist temple. When it was tied to the ghosts, it made a popping sound. These dead people twisted in pain and were whipped by the ropes. They were in so much pain that they wanted to die. Chen Ji and others couldn't bear to watch it.
"What's the difference between tying someone up like this and torturing a ghost?" The short-haired girl said indignantly.
Chen Ji turned his head away and said, "Untie them and take them away." Then he asked Gao Yixuan, who had followed him, "Are these the ghosts that hurt people in this incident?"
"Yes."
The short-haired girl said with a half-smile: "After being struck by lightning, what's the point of tying him up? I guess the big ghost who actually contributed to this accident has already run away."
That’s right, Bai Yi, Li Ping and Lou Sheng had already slipped away, and Gao Yixuan just took advantage of the opportunity and wanted to show his face in front of the Special Investigation Office.
Gao Yixuan continued to provide clues, saying, "The mastermind behind this incident is a singer named Ying Zhisheng. Those are all his protégés!"
"No." Chen Ji knew what was going on. "There's been a lot of unrest lately. It's all caused by a Taoist priest named Zhang Kaifa. He's been hiding here and there, and we're looking for him."
Zhang Kaifa.
Gao Yixuan's expression froze. Wasn't this the uncle master who had disappeared without a trace since he came down the mountain?
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Fuquan sat in the nanny car, massaging his solar plexus until he was on the verge of collapse. Listening to Assistant Tao, that fool, raving about how wonderful Zhenzhen was, he even had the urge to convert to Buddhism.
"Brother Fuquan, Zhenzhen hasn't argued with me these past few days and always wants to watch Brother Sheng's new show. She said she's a fan of a handsome guy."
Fuquan didn't want to talk to Zhenzi's husband, nor did he want to receive the Ring call in the middle of the night.
Assistant Tao was clearly worried. "Zhenzhen said there was a tall, thin guy who was so handsome, and his eyes lit up. I asked her who it was, and even asked all seven guests if it was a girl, but none of them were hers!"
He saw Lou Sheng. Fuquan didn't understand what the fuss was about. If he could charm Ying Zhisheng to death, it wouldn't be difficult for him to charm a female ghost.
After a long period of no response, Assistant Tao stopped beating around the bush and spoke directly with his concerns: "Zhenzhen can see ghosts now, will she be okay?"
Fuquan rolled his eyes and said, "We're just thankful nothing happened to us." He even started to worry about Zhenzhen.
Uncle Chengzhi returned with the medicine box and handed it to Ying Zhisheng, who was resting in the back seat. He placed a black package on his lap, caressing it with his fingers, not trying to hide his fondness.
"Thank you." Ying Zhisheng took the medicine box.
Fuquan couldn't help but sigh, "What kind of a thing is this? People died on both variety shows, both were struck by lightning. The entire internet is paying attention to this matter, analyzing and discussing all kinds of speculation. It's become so big that it even alarmed the higher-ups."
Ying Zhisheng just sat there motionless, and Lou Sheng pushed him and urged him to apply the medicine quickly.
Assistant Tao was still worried and called his wife to inquire about her health: "Have you been to the hospital for a checkup? Honey, have you felt cold recently?"
Lou Sheng pointed at Ying Zhisheng's snake bracelet and said, "This is mine. Hurry and bury it with my ashes."
"Wait until I die."
Like punching cotton, Lou Sheng was now helpless against Ying Zhisheng. He asked angrily, "Where did you hide my ashes? Tell me now, or I'll go on a date with a female ghost."
Ying Zhisheng tightened his lips and sneered, "You can go on dates, and then we'll get married. You'll never be able to get rid of me in this life."
"How can I get married if I'm dead?" Lou Sheng said, wanting to slap himself in the face. He then said, "Why should I marry you?"
The car was filled with the care and concern that Assistant Tao showed his newlywed wife. Ying Zhisheng's eyes lit up as he looked at Lou Sheng with hope and uttered two words.
"Ghost marriage."
Lou Sheng couldn't stand his gaze and turned away: "I don't agree."
"As long as I agree."
Uncle Chengzhi, who was driving, fell silent. He and Fuquan remained silent the entire time. It was horrifying. Two of the four people in the car were talking to ghosts. Just thinking about it made my hair stand on end.
However, out of a sense of responsibility as a manager, Fuquan still tried to persuade him: "Zhisheng, you are only 23 years old, so young, and you still have so many fans... There is no need to get married so early."
Assistant Tao happened to hear this after hanging up the phone and quickly asked, "What?! Brother Sheng wants to marry a dead person, is he crazy?"
Fuquan opened his mouth and closed it again, wanting to say something but finally remaining silent.
By then, Zhou Haoji's death had been officially announced, and fans mourned him, sending shockwaves through the internet. A rising star, arguably the most resourceful and fan-attracting of his generation, his untimely passing, despite the scandal, still caused many to sigh in regret.
At the same time, netizens are not stupid. They have sensed something is wrong once or twice and have been clamoring for the authorities to give a reasonable explanation.
[Anonymous User 414: What exactly is the reason? Is it that they can't find it or can't make it public? First it was Sun Qing, then Zhou Haoji, two people have died in a row!]
[Dull kitchen knife: Science can't explain it, but those who understand will understand]
Haoji wants to be happy every day: I don't understand! Our Haoji died while participating in a program! Did Bai Cheng kill him? Then why did his hand disappear for no reason?
[Detective: The video has been leaked. When Zhou Haoji died, his skin and flesh quickly deflated. Was this also done by Bai Cheng? Besides, could Bai Cheng be capable of attracting thunder?]
Anonymous User 74: Jian Qian is safe and sound, Qi Chang is safe and sound, Zhao Qingchu is safe and sound, and Ying Zhisheng is safe and sound.
Zhou Haoji died tragically, and I'm waiting for justice: Zhou Haoji died unjustly. If the murderer is not brought to justice, I will come here every day to comment on this.
Qinghe: Sun Qing's death was unjust! Sun Qing's death was not an accident! Everyone, please speak out.
[Anonymous user Yaya: Jiang Huoda didn't harm anyone! He's innocent. It was the capitalists who set him up. He's innocent. The stage accident had nothing to do with him!]
Anonymous user 99634: Our Bai Cheng wouldn't kill anyone! He's told us many times that he had a sister who died young, and urged us to cherish life. He also cares deeply about heart patients and donates money every year. How kind he is!
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