Enduring Light Investigation: Yingxing Street 8
Overview
- Stage Cost:
Gasoline x20 - First Clear Rewards: None
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Dongli Teahouse Private Room
You bring the man back to Dongli Teahouse. Upon seeing you all return, Mr. Shen is attentive and welcoming.
At your request, Mr. Shen prepares a private room with good soundproofing.
At the same time, you learn that the man's name is Lu Sheng, a scholar sponsored by Boss Li.
Marius: Hmph, this place is quiet and secluded enough. I think it's time for you to explain yourself.
You: Yeah, why did you run when you heard that I was the Little Boss?
Hearing this, Lu Sheng lets out an embarrassed laugh.
Lu Sheng: I-I was too nervous... and afraid.
Marius: Afraid? We won't bite...
Lu Sheng: N-No, that's not what I mean...
Lu Sheng: I may be overreacting, but in the time I've been waiting for you guys at the teahouse, it felt like I was being watched.
Hearing Lu Sheng say that, you all exchange glances with each other, thinking of the person from before who tried to steal the model pieces.
But so far, there haven't been any accidents. Lu Sheng may indeed be overreacting.
Lu Sheng: I'm a timid person, and I haven't seen much of the world...
Lu Sheng: Look at you guys—a president, a reporter... and Mr. Shen was so welcoming to you guys that it scared me.
Lu Sheng: I wanted to strike up a conversation with the Little Boss, but I... my mind went blank... and...
It seems... he really wasn't of sound mind back then.
Despite saying this, Lu Sheng clutches his hands in frustration.
Lu Sheng: Boss Li was good to me and supported me financially through school for several years. I was always grateful to him...
Lu Sheng: So when he came to me for help, I wanted to make sure I did what he asked.
Lu Sheng: But when I saw you guys today, I... was still unable to gather my courage...
Luke: It's fine. It all worked out in the end. It was just a bump in the road.
Vyn: With the misunderstanding cleared up, you do not need to blame yourself.
Artem: Whatever Boss Li asked you to do, he did it out of trust. He believed that you could do it.
Lu Sheng: Th-Thank you guys...
Lu Sheng's expression seems to relax after hearing everyone's consoling words.
Then, he carefully takes something out of the inside pocket of his jacket and hands it to you.
Lu Sheng: So, Little Boss, this is what Boss Li asked me to give you.
Lu Sheng: I don't know what it is, but I kept it safe and never told anyone about it!
You: Okay...
In Lu Sheng's hand is the second model piece.
You nod at him as you put it in your purse.
You: Did Uncle Li ask you to do anything else?
Lu Sheng: Let me think...
Lu Sheng: Oh, right—Boss Li also said you could visit the Hongshen Dance Hall when you have time. There are several great singers there.
You: (Hongshen Dance Hall... Singers?)
You: Okay, I got it. Thank you.
Lu Sheng: Don't mention it.
At this moment, a smile of relief appears on Lu Sheng's face as his task is complete.
Lu Sheng: Now that I've given that to you, I can finally get a good night's rest.
Lu Sheng: By the way, Little Boss, Boss Li said he needed to go on a business trip for a while, which is why he asked me to give this to you...
Lu Sheng: When is Boss Li coming back? I want to invite him to join my book club.
You: Umm...
You look at the rest of the group, who seems just as surprised as you are.
It seems Uncle Li didn't tell Lu Sheng the truth, and Lu Sheng knows nothing of Uncle Li's disappearance...
In that case, you don't want to ruin his "white lie."
You: It might take a while, but... Uncle Li will be back.
Lu Sheng: Okay!
You all then enjoy the black tea with Lu Sheng and exchange a few pleasantries. After that, you bid farewell to Mr. Shen and leave the teahouse.
Dongli Teahouse Entrance
After saying goodbye to Lu Sheng at the entrance, you start discussing the pieces again.
Marius: It's great that we were able to find the second piece so soon.
Luke: It went quite well this time. No surprises.
Artem: Yes, and the clue to our next destination was clear—Hongshen Dance Hall.
Vyn: But it is getting late. How about we rest up at the Li Hotel and figure out our plan later?
You: Yeah, I'm beat.
You all nod in agreement, so everyone drives toward the Li Hotel under the cover of night...
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