Chapter 1: The Girl's Commission

Are you saying that the memories of your brother only exist in your mind? The girl does not seem to be lying, and that is the most terrifying part

Missing person searches, business espionage, anti-counterfeiting and rights protection, extramarital investigations, assistance with various non-litigation cases, all handled by this firm

"I’m sorry, I don’t want anything, I just came to find someone," the woman said as she took off her mask and sunglasses. "Gao Jian, it’s been five years, you haven’t changed at all."

Upon reading this, I believe many people may misunderstand me, thinking that I am a scoundrel who bullies minors and abducts young girls. However, this is not the case; everything I have done is to help her

The full set of services costs 9,900, and a deposit of 1,000 must be paid for the preliminary investigation. I held a cigarette in my mouth, sizing up the girl in front of me. Her palm-sized face appeared youthful against the backdrop of her school uniform, and although her figure was slender, her chest was notably prominent.

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The moment I saw that face, the cigarette butt in my hand fell to the ground: "Ye Bing?"

Entrusted by others, we are committed to our duties; authenticity, efficiency, integrity, and confidentiality are the principles of our profession. Your previous statement questioned my professional competence. I snatched the banknotes from the girl's hand and waved her away.

"You... you are not a scammer, are you?" The girl said with a hint of doubt, her palms dampened by the seventy yuan that had already been soaked with her sweat

Seventy is seventy, the money is on the table, you may leave now, a response will be given to you in three days

Is it the daily life of a dead person in a live broadcast

One can turn all dreams into reality while sitting at home

In Jiangcheng, on Tingtang Road, stood a pale-faced high school girl, looking flustered, in an adult store named Happy Peak.

As she lifted the heavy curtain made from a military coat, Xia Qing was about to step outside when she collided head-on with a woman exuding an irresistible feminine allure

Returning to the main topic, the girl who just came seeking help is named Xia Qingzhi, a student currently enrolled at a high school in this city

Whether to buy or not is someone else's freedom, and I have no right to interfere. The woman before me can indeed be described as a beauty, with her delicate and fair ankles resting in high-heeled sandals, her calves taut, and the lace hem of her dress floating in the air. Although it is a loose long dress, it cannot conceal her impressive curves. Her figure and demeanor are both excellent, yet her face remains obscured by a mask and sunglasses.

No, no one is qualified to draw conclusions before an investigation is conducted. Even if it is just for the few dozen yuan she has on her, I must say this, because my firm has not received any orders for two months, and with the emergence of self-service condom machines, the income of adult stores is becoming increasingly bleak. If this continues, I will soon be unable to pay the rent

"Underworld Show", what a unique name. After studying the card repeatedly, I increasingly suspect this is a prank by a mischievous child. Let's not criticize the company name for now; instead, I will look at the back of the card. The interview time for this live streaming platform is from 12:00 AM to 3:00 AM, and the interview location is Room 444, Basement 4, No. 44, Wudeng Road. This series of times and locations certainly does not seem to be intended for a normal person.

I lit a cigarette and took a deep puff.

My name is Gao Jian, and I am the owner of this adult goods store. Of course, the title of owner is merely a facade; my true identity is that of a private detective

Ye Bing's tone seemed to narrate an ordinary matter, yet the deep disdain and disappointment hidden in her eyes were captured by me, leaving me momentarily speechless

Under my gaze, the girl appeared quite uncomfortable: "One thousand... I only have seventy on me. Can the rest wait until I have money to give you?"

I placed the small advertisement left by Xia Qing beside my computer; this is the only business I have had in the past two months. Although the client is merely a minor and may have some mental issues, I absolutely cannot afford to mess this up. Because I need the money

You should report the criminal case to the police. What money could a high school student have? I merely glanced at it at the time and lost interest.

Underworld Show... In recent years, live streaming platforms have become immensely popular. Some people stream food, some stream games, and some stream flirtation, enticing innocent individuals. All of this is understandable, but from its name, it is completely impossible to guess what the Underworld Show is primarily about.

"Yes, I am sorry." Perhaps realizing that the adult store was not a place she should be, Xia Qing covered her face with her backpack and fled as if she were flying

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"Do even high school students buy your stuff?" The woman's voice was very pleasant, and I vaguely felt it was somewhat familiar

She did not respond, but instead took out a bank card from her handbag and placed it on the table: "There are 100,000 yuan in this card, as an apology for my abrupt departure back then. Gao Jian, we are no longer young; it is time to step out of the memories and face reality"

I came today intending to have a good conversation with you, but given your current situation, it seems unnecessary now

Yes, everyone has forgotten about my brother, only I remember...

However, later on, I was expelled from the police academy due to my involvement in a serial murder case, while she successfully completed her studies and, with the help of her new boyfriend, was granted a recommendation to study abroad.

However, I have long since become accustomed to the fact that those who come here often have their own secrets. If the other party is unwilling to reveal their identity, I will not press for answers. A friendly demeanor brings prosperity; as long as money is offered, everything can be discussed

"It has been five years since we last met, and you have transformed from a sparrow into a phoenix, truly embodying the essence of a goddess." I lit another cigarette, watching the swirling smoke, "You changed your phone number and severed all contact with me; I thought you had been in a plane crash and sunk into the Pacific Ocean."

Thus, I accepted this seemingly prank-like commission, which led to the very first scene.

Is five years not enough time for you to change your sharp-tongued habit? I admit that I was wrong, but I do not regret it. The beautiful woman wore a smile, exuding maturity and confidence, with every move she made stirring desire in men

Three days later, the wedding between Jiang Shao and me will be held at Century New Garden. If you have time, you can come over, after all, I have just returned to the country and do not have many friends in this city

Do you want to become a star that attracts everyone's attention? Do you wish to have the admiration of billions of fans?

"Do you also think I am fabricating this?" The girl's reaction was one of near despair; I could see disappointment and fear in her eyes.

If what the girl says is true, then there are only two possible reasons: a supernatural event, or the girl suffers from severe schizophrenia, with a perverse personality of an older brother hidden within her.

"My brother Xia Chi went missing a week ago, and I suspect he has been murdered." As soon as she entered, the girl appeared anxious and unsettled.

Is that so? Then what are you back for now? Could it be that you want to rekindle our old romance and relive those passionate years? I gazed unabashedly at Ye Bing's curvaceous figure.

"Did your brother exhibit any unusual behavior before he went missing?" At this moment, I can only follow the other person's words to gather more clues; I am not in a hurry

May I ask what you need, beautiful? Our shop is about to be transferred due to poor management, and all products are being sold at a drastic discount, with a uniform price reduction of 20%.

"A week ago in the evening, my brother was invited to an interview on a certain live streaming platform, and then he never came back," the girl said as she took out a very ordinary card from her pocket, crumpled and wrinkled, resembling the small advertisements for repairing sewers or selling counterfeit medicine posted on the roadside railings.

She was my first love girlfriend. Back in the days at the police academy, her overall grades and mine always occupied the first and second positions.

The alarm is useless; I have tried everything. No one remembers the existence of my brother, and even the household registration investigation contains no information about him. It is as if he has evaporated from the world, with all traces erased.

There is no anger, no pain, no hysteria, I simply took a puff of smoke: "Take it away, I will arrive on time in three days."

The reason she appears here is also due to an inexplicable event

There is nothing to complain about; someone can easily possess a card that exceeds my entire fortune. Rather than harboring anger that only invites disdain, it is better to focus on the tasks at hand

The woman is dressed in a fashionable and appropriate manner, adorned in designer brands. The handbag in her hand is likely a Louis Vuitton from Paris, and just this one bag is worth more than my entire year's rent.

I do not know when Ye Bing left me; I only finished a pack of cigarettes and felt a burning sensation in my lungs

With a shake of my head and a smile, I urged Xia Qing to leave. The female high school student had stayed in my adult store for too long, which could lead to unnecessary misunderstandings, especially since she was not yet eighteen years old