Simulated Crime, This Criminal Doesn't Seem to Be Acting

Chapter 64

Suddenly, Ye Sangsang's actions were too abrupt. The door-opening motion caught Zhang Xiaoxiao off guard, leaving her stunned in place. Only when Ye Sangsang opened the door did Zhang Xiaoxiao realize what had just happened.

This action was undoubtedly a direct confrontation.

Wasn't Qi Qin known for being cautious and composed? This move was too impulsive!

Surprisingly, there was no indication of Ye Sangsang going out of character (OOC), and the game's superintelligent system remained silent.

"You... were you standing outside the whole time?" Wang Ziyang, startled to his feet, stepped back nervously.

Realizing he couldn't afford to lose his composure, he straightened his chest and leaned slightly forward, attempting to exude confidence and dominate the situation.

Ye Sangsang gazed deeply at him, and after a long while, with a touch of softness in her eyes, she nodded slowly. "Yes, I heard everything you said."

"What do you want?" Wang Ziyang swallowed hard, his voice lowering in unease.

Ye Sangsang silently stared at him, unblinking.

Wang Ziyang was unnerved by her gaze, his eyes darting around, unsure why she was looking at him that way.

Ye Sangsang finally broke her intense stare, saying, "It's okay, don't be afraid. I won't do anything to you."

Her tone was ambiguous, carrying an underlying indulgence that gave the impression she would let him do anything without retribution.

The room fell into an unexpected silence, a development none of them had foreseen.

Even Zhang Xiaoxiao, with her gaping mouth and unbelieving eyes, showed that this outcome had exceeded her expectations.

[Wow, I'd be blown away if I were Zhang Xiaoxiao...]

[Sangjie, I'm in awe of your acting. Why aren't you in the entertainment industry? Your ambiguous charm is so convincing it's giving me goosebumps.]

[Sangjie's moves have completely shocked Zhang Xiaoxiao. Since the game system didn't flag it as OOC, I'll take it as reasonable. But I still wonder, where did you pick up this strategy? I didn't see this coming at all.]

Ye Sangsang's moves blew up the live stream, sending the audience into a frenzy and boosting the show's popularity.

What was strange was that the game's superintelligent system, which should have flagged such an improbable action, remained completely silent.

The lack of response meant the system considered Ye Sangsang's actions normal. Given the system's reliability in such matters, the audience chose to believe it.

However, they were left wondering why this development unfolded as it did.

After a long silence, someone finally spoke.

It was Wang Ziyang, who now seemed to understand something. He looked at Ye Sangsang and said, "How did you figure it out...?"

"A witness," Ye Sangsang replied.

This was just one reason.

In fact, from the very first time she met him in the detention center, she had seen through his attempts at seduction.

The deliberate lowering of his head, followed by a slow raise to reveal his handsome face, the subtle shifts in his eyes—all spoke of his calculated seduction.

At the time, she wasn't sure if he was genuinely seducing an older man, as it seemed quite bizarre.

It wasn't until she confirmed Qi Qin's homosexuality that she put the pieces together. The only reason he would seduce Qi Qin was to use him to clear his case, gradually washing away his suspicions and walking out of the detention center clean.

Ye Sangsang's role was simple: play along, investigate, and wait for the witness he had arranged to appear.

Once she sensed it was time to act, she chose to cooperate.

With his plan proceeding as expected, she obtained the truth she wanted.

As for why she stepped forward, that was a secret she hadn't fully understood but knew she had to do.

Ye Sangsang's words put Wang Ziyang on edge. He looked at her suspiciously. "What's your goal? Or your demand? You can tell me."

"No demands. I'll just be your lawyer, and we'll meet from time to time," Ye Sangsang smiled at him, adding, "You have to trust me."

Wang Ziyang's expression changed slightly. It dawned on him what her real intention was.

He felt a shiver of dread, as he wasn't homosexual and couldn't accept someone like her.

Ye Sangsang reassured him, "It's just as friends. I really like you as a friend."

At the same time, she flashed a look of infatuation and admiration.

Wang Ziyang's eyes flickered with disgust, but he didn't dare act against Ye Sangsang.

Moreover, her identity could be of significant help to him.

Qi Qin was a highly valuable person to exploit.

Most importantly, she was willing to be used by him, even knowing he was the culprit of the accident.

Such a useful tool shouldn't be discarded.

After weighing the pros and cons, he smiled at Ye Sangsang, showing gratitude.

"Thank you. You’re the first person besides my parents who’s been so good to me." His eyes sparkled with joy, his words sounding sincere.

Whether the sincerity was real or not was known only to him.

Ye Sangsang didn't say much, just looked at him. "It's alright. You can fully trust me, after all..."

She trailed off, her gaze unwillingly lingering with infatuation on his face.

Wang Ziyang stiffened under her stare but managed to hold his composure.

"Let's keep drinking," he said after a while, trying to break the awkward silence.

Ye Sangsang shook her head, speaking with the gentle tone of an elder. "No, I'll head back first. There are still some things I need to deal with. Let's catch up when you're free."

"Sure," Wang Ziyang's voice betrayed his unconcealed excitement.

Ye Sangsang turned to leave with Zhang Xiaoxiao.

Zhang Xiaoxiao couldn't believe what she had just witnessed. She looked at Ye Sangsang, then at Wang Ziyang.

Before the room's door had fully closed, she couldn't help but blurt out loudly, "Qi Lawyer, you actually like someone like that? And you're covering for him! I'm so disappointed in you, how could you be like this..."

Behind her, the hand that had been about to close the door paused for a moment before firmly pulling it shut.

Ye Sangsang continued walking without stopping because of Zhang Xiaoxiao's words.

Once in the car, seated in the passenger seat, Ye Sangsang looked at Zhang Xiaoxiao, who was hesitating to get in.

"Not getting in? Are you planning for me to drink and drive?" she asked with a cool tone.

Zhang Xiaoxiao, frustrated and caught off guard, realized what had just happened.

She remembered it was her job, and after saying such harsh things about her boss who had the power to decide her employment fate, she felt a mix of embarrassment and regret.

Sitting in the car, she thought about the brazen Wang Ziyang.

Remembering the possibility of losing her job, she couldn't help but speak again, filled with anger. "Qi Lawyer, are you really going to let him go? Wang Ziyang is a scumbag."

She could hardly believe Qi Qin could be so infatuated!

If not for the fact that she was still an intern and they had a boss-employee relationship, she would have scolded him with, "Start with something decent!"

"You're sticking your nose into too much. The case is closed, all evidence and witnesses confirmed. Even if I spoke up now, what good would it do? You're a lawyer, not a cop. Some things, you have to learn to turn a blind eye to." Her voice was cold, clearly indicating her determination to protect Wang Ziyang.

Zhang Xiaoxiao was utterly shocked by Ye Sangsang's shamelessness. She couldn't believe this was the highly respected Qi Qin she had admired for so long.

Her voice trembled as she said, "Qi Lawyer, I... I never thought you could be like this."

"What kind of person am I? In this cutthroat world, aren't we all like this?" Ye Sangsang glanced at Zhang Xiaoxiao's back, her expression inscrutable.

Zhang Xiaoxiao was so angry her eyes reddened, and she remained silent.

[If I were Zhang Xiaoxiao, I'd be furious to death. It's like a dream shattered.]

[Whether it's a star or anyone else, don't get too close; once you do, the illusion will be shattered.]

[Not sure why Sangjie is doing this, but I feel there's a bigger plot brewing.]

Ye Sangsang remained expressionless, not saying anything else.

Regarding Zhang Xiaoxiao's words, they held no power over her.

She hadn’t skipped the timeline and chose to return to Qi Qin’s house.

Looking around the spotless, immaculate room, a sudden thought crossed her mind: Was Qi Qin the owner of more than one house?

This house seemed devoid of any personal information, feeling more like a deliberately arranged setting.

With this thought in mind, Ye Sangsang began to

【Sob, my brain can't handle this. Can you explain what's going on, Sangsang?】

"Come in," Ye Sangsang stepped aside, allowing her to be wheeled into the living room.

She poured water for Lin Xiu and the person pushing her, placing the cups in their hands, showing no surprise on her face.

To be honest, Ye Sangsang felt this was the most challenging case for acting.

A single misstep could lead to being OOC due to not understanding the truth.

Lin Xiu drank from the cup in her uninjured hand, looking at Ye Sangsang and sighing, "I never thought we'd really make it this far."

"Compared to me, you've obviously sacrificed more," Ye Sangsang sat down, sighed, and looked at Lin Xiu with a heartbroken expression.

A car accident—

One small mistake and she could have died.

Lin Xiu's hand trembled at Ye Sangsang's words, her dark eyes filled with deep hatred.

She clenched the glass in her hand and slowly said, "As long as it achieves our goal, it's worth it to me."

"We're not here to put pressure on you; on the contrary, we want to tell you not to stress too much," said the tall, burly man who had pushed Lin Xiu in. He looked at Ye Sangsang.

In the moment their eyes met, the game's information filled Ye Sangsang's mind.

This man was the brother of the victim.

She looked at them and firmly said, "Trust me."

"Thank you," Lin Xiu lowered her head and whispered.

Ye Sangsang looked at her coldly, "There's no need. I have my own obsessions; I'm not doing this for you."

The room fell silent for a moment.

After a while, Lin Xiu softly recounted the smooth progress of their journey.

Such as hinting to Wang Ziyang about Qi Qin's identity, how Lin Xiu sacrificed herself to set up the car accident, and why they did all this.

At this moment, they were more expressing their emotions.

After venting, they knew they were about to face a tough battle.

Ye Sangsang stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing out at the heavy night sky.

The stage was fully set, waiting for the leading actors to take the stage.

The time to test their acting skills had arrived.