Enduring Light Investigation: Hongshen Dance Hall 3
Overview
- Stage Cost:
Gasoline x20 - First Clear Rewards: None
Guide
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8 Small Alley Building Corridor
The design of the building is unique. The roof of each floor's corridor is curved, and the external window edge is embellished with many complex and exquisite decorations...
Before you know it, you all arrive at Room 402 on the third floor.
You gently knock on the door. A few seconds later, there is no response. So you knock again, this time with more force.
???: Coming! Stop with the knocking. Who is it?
The door opens to reveal a young woman in a simple dress with no makeup on...
She, looking about the same age as Moli and Mei, has a sweet and cute face. She must be A-Lan.
???: You guys have the wrong apartment. I don't know you.
Seeing that she is about to close the door, Luke grabs it.
Luke: Please wait, Miss A-Lan.
There's a hint of surprise in the girl's eyes, but she refuses to let go of the doorknob.
A-Lan: Do you guys... know me?
Artem: Yes, we're here for you. It's about Boss Li.
You: I'm a distant relative of Uncle Li's, and I came to take over the Li Hotel.
Hearing this, A-Lan stops resisting. She raises her eyebrows, looking at you with disdain.
A-Lan: And I'm supposed to take your word for it?
A-Lan: A few days ago, I also met someone who claimed to be a relative of Boss Li. Unfortunately, he... turned out to be an imposter.
You: (Another person claiming to be Boss Li's relative?)
You look at Luke and Artem who are just as surprised as you are.
Before you can ask anything else, A-Lan starts getting irritated.
A-Lan: What are you still doing here? Imposters should just leave quickly. Don't disturb my beauty sleep.
At this point, it's obvious that she wants you to prove your identity somehow.
Sighing, you reach into your purse for the letter you found in the study.
You: I can't show you the contents of this letter, but... you do recognize the handwriting on the envelope, right?
A-Lan takes the envelope and carefully inspects it. You notice a slight change in her expression, which has softened quite a bit from a moment earlier. However, her tone is still apprehensive.
A-Lan: Well, handwriting can also be imitated.
A-Lan: All right, answer one question for me then.
A-Lan: I'll believe you if you know the answer.
You hesitate for a moment upon hearing A-Lan's request, but Luke and Artem nod at you.
You: Okay, ask away.
A-Lan: Tell me. What is my relationship with Mr. Li?
You: ...
Luke: Eh?
Artem: ...?
Although you were mentally prepared, you didn't expect A-Lan to ask that...
You: (What's their relationship?)
You: (She's close to Uncle Li and very cautious. Is she from Mayfly? Or... does she belong to another force?)
As your mind runs wild with these thoughts, Artem has already come up with an answer.
Artem: I believe Boss Li is your benefactor, and you are indebted to him.
A-Lan: ...
You witness another slight change in A-Lan's expression, followed by sorrow.
A-Lan: As I thought, you guys...
A-Lan: Okay... just a moment.
Shortly after, A-Lan returns with a wooden box.
The wooden box is the same shape as the one found on Weiyu Street, except that there is no combination lock.
By this point, A-Lan is no longer the charming spitfire from moments ago. Instead, she looks a bit sad, gently touching the wooden box while sighing.
A-Lan: I was an orphan. If it wasn't for Boss Li, I... would've starved to death a long time ago.
A-Lan: Mr. Li was like a father to me. He fed and clothed me. He paid for my education and even supported me when I wanted to pursue singing...
A-Lan: *Sigh*... Now that Mr. Li had trusted me to give this wooden box to you, I guess it's considered a part of the debt paid.
You: It looks like you know Uncle Li has gone missing?
A-Lan: Yes, I overheard a big shot at the dance hall talking about it.
A-Lan: At first, I didn't believe it. How could someone as nice as him, with so much influence in Xuzhou go m—
Before A-Lan can finish, the windows to her left shatter, and a long hook heads straight for A-Lan.
Luke: Watch out!
Artem: Careful!
Two people step forward, protecting you and A-Lan.
There is a loud crash as broken glass shatters on the ground.
You: (Seriously? That's way too crazy...)
A-Lan: The wooden box is gone!
A-Lan cries out before your thought finishes.
Luke quickly gets up and looks out the window. A few seconds later, he turns to look at you.
Luke: There were two of them this time—one for the surprise attack, and one downstairs for support.
Luke: The attacker is long gone, so we have to hurry after the one downstairs.
Artem: Yes.
You: Hmm... Miss A-Lan, will you be fine alone?
A-Lan: Yeah... Get going, the wooden box is important.
You: Yeah, let's go after them.
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