Chapter 10, Refrigerator

"How do you know these things?" The middle-aged man approached Han Fei and said, "Have you seen my mother? You must have been in your teens about ten years ago, right?"

The store manager passed away a few days ago, and Meng Shi also died ten years ago. Han Fei discovered that everyone related to that game, except for himself, seemed to have already died.

Did Grandma always make dumplings every New Year's Day and New Year's Eve during her lifetime? Han Fei looked at the photo of the elderly woman on the offering table and unknowingly walked into the room: "I remember her saying that dumplings symbolize the transition from the old year to the new, and represent reunion, fortune, and blessings. Eating dumplings can dispel the misfortunes of the past year"

Over here! The voice of Li Xue echoed in the family compound, still dressed as she was in the morning, except that a Phantom series motorcycle was parked beside her

Speaking of the third brother, Meng Changan, there is finally a hint of color in the eyes of the middle-aged man, but that hint of color quickly fades away: "The third brother sends me money every month, but ever since the incident with our mother, he has never returned."

Han Fei's words seemed to touch the man's innermost memories, and he looked at Han Fei with a sense of disbelief, as if the old man had indeed said something similar during his lifetime

"People always need to eat, right? You can gain fame through horror films and then transition to comedy." Director Jiang was very pleased with Han Fei: "You have passed the audition. Go home and rest well today, and you will officially join the team tomorrow"

I consider myself fortunate to have stumbled upon a treasure; with your presence in this production, the opening scenes are secured. Director Jiang looked at Han Fei and revealed a satisfied smile: I told you, with your exceptional acting skills, how could you not be successful for so long? It seems you may have been heading in the wrong direction; you should try more thriller films in the future.

After passing through several old buildings, Han Fei finally stopped at the entrance of a somewhat aged residential compound.

Chen Chen is the grandson of Meng Shi, originally named Meng Chen, and passed away ten years ago

Some memories are quite painful, and the middle-aged man hesitated for a long time before allowing Li Xue and Han Fei to enter the house

Just thinking about how he sat together with them eating dumplings last night, and even felt a sense of warmth, Han Fei felt a tingling sensation on his scalp

The old lady is very skilled at cooking; the fish soup she stews is very fresh, a milky white color, and the aroma can be smelled from a distance

It has been ten years, and the murderer has still not been found. My health is deteriorating, and I can no longer endure it. The middle-aged man walked into the kitchen, placed a bowl of freshly made dumplings on the offering table, and then lit an incense stick, bowing three times towards the black-and-white photograph.

Is that person killed by the old lady? It is very important for Han Fei to clarify whether the old lady is a good person or a bad person, as this is a crucial breakthrough for his survival in the game

"You two, if you have nothing else to attend to, please leave. I do not wish to be disturbed any further." A middle-aged man with white hair walked out of the somewhat crowded room. He appeared to be around forty or fifty years old, but his hair was completely white, and his health did not seem to be very good

You told me in the interrogation room that you encountered Meng Shi last night, but in reality, the Meng Shi you described passed away ten years ago

Body hidden in freezer

Did he pass away? Han Fei stood in place, not daring to enter the door

The crew of "Flowers of Evil" is located at No. 15 North Street Courtyard, which is not too far from No. 21 Courtyard. Han Fei went directly there using his phone's navigation.

My dream is still to become a comedian, I enjoy seeing everyone smile, I truly relish that feeling

What kind of underworld game is this

"You continue speaking, why are you looking at me?"

The second son is named Meng Changxi. He is an abandoned infant with a somewhat deformed face, yet he is very intelligent and has excelled in both academics and arts since childhood. However, perhaps due to his appearance, he feels somewhat inferior and has a withdrawn and gloomy personality

The forensic estimate of the time of death is one week ago. During this week, my mother must have known that there was a body hidden in the freezer, yet she did not report it. The middle-aged man's hands were clenched together

"I have indeed seen her; she even treated me to a meal of dumplings." Han Fei did not know how to express this, and he did not want to be regarded as mentally ill, so he rationally changed the subject: "Uncle, could you tell me about the old lady?"

"Sir, we did not intend to disturb you. This case has many uncertainties, and technology has advanced significantly compared to the past. Many cold cases have made breakthrough progress. You must also wish to bring the murderer to justice as soon as possible, right?" On ordinary days, Li Xue, who gives the impression of being fearless, displayed an unprecedented gentleness in front of the victim's family, speaking in a soft tone and showing great patience.

From the beginning of the audition to passing, it only took a little over ten minutes. After Han Fei had a meal from the crew's lunch boxes and was about to leave, his phone vibrated again. This time, the call was from Li Xue

I will try my best to negotiate a higher fee for you, so don't worry. Director Jiang has a very straightforward temperament, and all his emotions are clearly displayed on his face. Of course, this may also be the reason why he has not yet become a major director.

Hearing Director Jiang's praise, Han Fei felt a bit embarrassed; he could not tell Director Jiang that he had truly experienced it himself

No. 21, North Street, Old Town, I am waiting for you here, I have found Meng Shi

There are twelve people named Meng Shi in the entire city. I have screened all of them and did not find anyone who matches your description. You do not give me the impression of lying, so I expanded the screening range and finally found Meng Shi. " Li Xue said this, staring at Han Fei's face for a long time.

I ... ... '' Han Fei still did not know if he could survive tonight. According to the rules of that game, he had to log in to the game every day.

Are they all dead? Han Fei felt a chill run down his back; he never expected that the NPCs in the game were actually people who had passed away ten years ago in reality

Good! I will be there soon

The youngest brother is Meng Chang'an, and he is the most outstanding among the three of us. He has the best academic performance and the most friends, and the certificates he has received cannot even fit on one wall. He is now working at a large company, Eternal Life Pharmaceuticals, and it is said that he has already become a senior executive in the department

At the entrance of the furthest right unit on the third floor, there is a fire basin containing half-burned joss paper. Looking inside the room, there is a black and white photograph placed on a dark altar.

In fact, I was unaware of this matter at first, until the second child went missing, and it was only after the police came to my door that I realized something was wrong. The middle-aged man was filled with self-reproach and pain as he said: "After my mother retired, she ran a cold drink shop by herself. The police discovered many animal corpses in the freezer of her shop, as well as a dead body."

Meng Shi lives in the family compound on North Street

Have you found anything?

My mother is a good person, a very good person. She never married in her life and adopted three orphans, using all the money she painstakingly saved to support these three children. A middle-aged man sat on the other side of the sofa: "I am the eldest. I have been in poor health since childhood. My mother named me Meng Changshou. I am the least accomplished among the three brothers."

"That's not right, there is one more person." Clinging to the last glimmer of hope, Han Fei looked at Li Xue. Before he could speak, Li Xue seemed to already know what he wanted to ask.

What exactly happened to the old lady ten years ago? This is what Han Fei is even more eager to know

"Follow me." Li Xue led Han Fei into Unit 4, and they arrived at the third floor.