April arrived, bringing warmer weather and the start of a new life.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing wrapped up the various tasks rted to her master''s degree graduation and finally began her secluded writing of "Demon Doctor 4".<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This time, she was serious about it.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Mrs. Wang from President Kang''s household delivered her three meals a day and took Knight out for walks twice daily. Meanwhile, Jian Jing locked herself in the study, apanied by alcohol, coffee, and sugar.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The story gradually took shape.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The first unit of the story was inspired by the safe theft case Ji Feng had given her. She set the victim as an archaeologist, with half of a jade pendant secretly kept in his safe.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The jade pendant appeared in his daughter-inw''s drawer, and she was used of murder. However, as soon as the demon appeared, he determined that she had not killed the archaeologist.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The timeline of the jade pendant''s theft indirectly pointed to the real culprit.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In the end, the jade pendant fell into the demon''s hands.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He was plunged into distant memories.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Time rewound six hundred years to ancient times, during the Great Ming Dynasty, when a peculiar case shocked both the court and the public.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The emperor, who had been on the throne for only ten days, died suddenly after consuming two "immortality pills". The imperial doctors concluded that the emperor died of poisoning. However, a problem arose: there were four pills in total, and before the emperor took them, eunuchs had tested them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The eunuchs were still alive and well, proving that the pills were not inherently problematic.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Soon after, the imperial guards found a medicine bottle in a dry well, containing one remaining pill.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This proved that of the two pills the emperor had taken, one was poison.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Who had switched the pills and poisoned the emperor?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The suspects included the crown prince who was about to ascend the throne, the most favored imperial concubine, the head eunuch, a nameless but favored pce maid, the imperial doctor, the Taoist priest who had presented the pills, and the soon-to-be prime minister.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In the end, of course, the culprit was found.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
When asked about the motive for murder, the killer remained silent, leaving behind only half of a jade pendant.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
What was the jade pendant?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The jade pendant was the demon''s heart.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
To recover his heart, the demon made a deal with the person who possessed the jade pendant.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Give me the jade pendant, and I''ll avenge you."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
However, after obtaining the jade pendant, the imperial guards deemed it inauspicious and sent it to a Buddhist temple to be suppressed. A hundred yearster, when the Qing army invaded, they massacred the temple. The leading general took the jade pendant and was buried with it upon his death.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Half a year ago, an archaeologist discovered the tomb and, bewitched by the jade pendant, took it.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The demon solved the case and finally recovered half of his heart.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Where was the other half?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After extensive inquiries, he heard that half of an ancient jade pendant would appear at an auction, so he decided to investigate.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
There, he encountered the hunter.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The hunter knew that the demon''s weakness was his lost heart. If the heart was destroyed, the demon would gradually weaken and die.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But the auction house owner had died.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
To find out the whereabouts of the jade pendant, they had to find the killer, forcing them to work together.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In the end, the hunter outsmarted the demon and got the jade pendant first.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
What happened next was beyond anyone''s expectations.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The cruise ship hosting the auction sank.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing directly used the experience of the "World Cruise Liner" as a blueprint, introducing evil sacrificial rituals.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
To stop the sacrifice, the demon and the hunter ced their respective jade pendants on the altar.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Dark magic descended.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The two were plunged into an ancient nightmare.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The fourth story was about the origin of the demon.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It was set during the Xia and Shang dynasties when many regions still had ancient tribes. This time, the tribal leader had died, and the ten shamans needed to find the killer and confirm the next leader.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After investigation, they voted and identified a young man as the killer.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He was imprisoned in the dungeon and severely tortured, but he insisted he was not the murderer.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
However, the ten shamans did not believe him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
They decided to cut his throat, let his blood drip onto thend, and burn him with fire to consume his evil heart.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The young man died unjustly, cursing humanity: "After I die, I will be an eternal nightmare. ughter will be my bed, evil thoughts my dew, fresh blood will turn into wine in my cup, and hearts will be delicacies on my te. Only the tears of the wronged can move me to pity."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He died.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
And became a demon.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Fearing his revenge, the ten shamans cut out his heart and divided it in two.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
One half went to the extreme north, the other to the extreme south, never to meet again, never to be revived.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Now, three thousand yearster, the nightmare has returned. The hunter couldn''t find the demon''s whereabouts, so the only way was to find the real killer of the tribal leader and clear the young man''s name.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
At the end of the story, the case was solved.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The two jade pendants became one.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The demon finally recovered his excavated heart. It was so red, without a trace of ck. He eagerly took back his heart and ced it in his chest.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The next moment, his body suddenly caught fire.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It turned out that after so many years, he had killed too many people. When his sinful body touched the pure heart, it was destined to turn to ashes.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The demon''s smile froze, and then his immortal body began to burn like a raging fire, gradually turning to ash.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Scattered by the wind.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
With a "thud," the ruby-like heart fell.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The hunter looked at it for a long time, picked it up, tore open his clothes, ripped his skin, and revealed the void in his chest.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It turned out that he also had no heart.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
cing the ruby in his chest, the wound closed, and the nightmare disappeared.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The storm passed, and the cruise ship was about to sink when a fishing boat approached in the distance.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The hunter stared steadily at the rising sun, rxed his body, and sank into the sea.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The story ends here.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
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On a June night, all was quiet, and the phoenix trees under the streetlights were lush and green.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing typed thest line, stretchedzily, her whole body aching, but her heart was filled with indescribable joy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After two months, "Demon Doctor 4" was finallyplete.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Submitting a manuscript always brought a special kind of happiness.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She tiptoed downstairs, took out a bottle of champagne and a crystal ss, then went to therge balcony of the bedroom,fortably nestling into the rattan chair, and poured herself a full ss of wine.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The cold liquid entering her throat made her pores expand, filling her with contentment.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The moon hung high in the night sky.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She propped up her feet and happily scrolled through her phone.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The first thing she did, of course, was to send a message to Kang Mu Cheng: [Finished the manuscript~]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
What? It''s two in the morning? She didn''t care.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
To her surprise, Kang Mu Cheng replied quickly: [I''lle pick it up tomorrow afternoon]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing was surprised: [You''re not asleep yet?]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Kang Mu Cheng: [About to sleep]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing opened her telescope, peered at the house diagonally across, and mercilessly exposed him: [The light in your study is still on]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Half a minuteter, the light went out, and the bedroom light came on.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He: [Going to sleep now, you should sleep soon too, don''t stay upte]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She: [Good night]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After chasing away this workaholic night owl, Jian Jing began to look at other messages.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang BaiYan: [The original drawings for White Kitten are out]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Followed by numerous character design images.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She took a sip of wine, carefully looked through each page, and finally said: [The clothes are very shy]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
A minute after sending, Jiang BaiYan called.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing looked at the time on her phone, puzzled. That''s right, it''s 2:15 AM, does nobody sleep?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Jing Jing," he said, "Beautiful girls should wear pretty dresses, one set for school, one for daily wear, and many sets for transformations."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing was dumbfounded: "Isn''t this supposed to be a detective series?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang BaiYan: "It needs pretty dresses."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"..." She changed the subject, "Why aren''t you sleeping?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He yawned and said, "Just finished night shooting, heading back to the hotel to sleep. I''m exhausted."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing: "What are you filming now?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"It''s about the air force. I thought I''d actually get to fly a ne, but turns out I don''t." He sounded disappointed. "Jing Jing, let''s go get a pilot''s license together next time."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing perked up: "What kind? Fighter jets?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang BaiYan: "...Helicopters."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
That works too. "When? Remember to call me," she said, interested.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jiang BaiYan said: "I''ll ask around and see. Hopefully, we can get some real scenes."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing cheerfully replied: "OK."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I''ve arrived at the hotel," he said, too tired to continue. "Good night."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Bye bye."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After drinking half a bottle of champagne, she felt a bit hungry.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing had a craving for a midnight snack, so she unwrapped two choctes.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Her mouth immediately filled with a sweet and rich vor as she continued to read messages from others.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In the detective sisters'' group chat, Liang Yi and Zhu Yanan wereining about a case. There were dozens of messages, with soap opera drama and criminalw flying side by side, making for an astounding read.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Screenwriter Xu was struggling with the new script for the balding demon. He had already received the outline for Jian Jing''s Demon Doctor 4 and was worrying about how to structure the following episodes, pestering her every now and then.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The rest were trivial, so she skimmed through them, not bothering to read in detail.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But after scrolling twice, she didn''t see any messages from Ji Feng.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Looking at the chat conversation, there wasn''t a single message!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She angrily typed: [Are you dead?]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The message notification popped up.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Uh, it seems... she had... blocked him earlier.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing silently unblocked him, pretending nothing happened, then switched to a food delivery app and ordered some barbecue.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
There weren''t many orderste at night, so the delivery guy quickly arrived on his electric scooter. The German Shepherd sleeping by the door woke up, cautiously approached the entrance, and silently crouched in the shadows.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The delivery guy was nearly scared to death.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Oh my god! A dog!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I''m sorry, it doesn''t bite."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing took the food and looked at Knight circling her legs. Feeling guilty about eating alone, she prepared an early breakfast for it.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After the woman and her dog had eaten their fill, it was already 4 AM, with dawn slowly breaking.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing asked it: "Do you want to go for a walk with me now, or wait for the housekeeper to take you outter?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Knight brought over its leash.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Alright, I haven''t walked you in a while." She put the leash on the dog and took it out for a stroll.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Peace City is a big city, lively even in the early morning.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The streetlights were still on. Night shift workers were taking the first bus home, exhausted and haggard, looking like they might doze off at any moment. Early shift workers were bleary-eyed, yawning as they searched for breakfast.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Industrious people were cleaning their shops, steamed buns were being ced in steamers, with billowing white steam bringing the sweet aroma of starch.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing let out a pork-vored burp and stopped to buy two steamed buns.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The piping hot buns were delicious even without any filling.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Indeed, barbecue needs to be paired with some starch.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Whine." Passing by the park, Knight pulled her in that direction, whining continuously.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing patted it: "Alright, alright, I get it."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Usually, the park was crowded, and Knight could only be walked on a leash without the freedom to run. Taking advantage of the fact that the elderly hadn''t arrived for their morning exercises yet, she decided to let it y for a while.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She unclipped Knight''s leash and said: "Come back when you see people, don''t get within 10 meters of anyone, understood?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Knight: "Woof!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Go on then." She let go of the leash.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The German Shepherd shot off like an arrow, its fur gleaming and muscles rippling beautifully.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing sat down on a nearby bench, leisurely admiring the gradually brightening sky.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Her phone vibrated, disying a new message.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng: [32]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng: [Huh]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing: [What does 32 mean?]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng: [Nothing]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing quickly figured out what it meant and felt annoyed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Woof." At that moment, Knight suddenly ran back, circling her legs.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing was puzzled: "What''s wrong?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It ran towards some bushes.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Hmm?" She had a hunch and followed closely.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In the dense shrubbery, a pair of red high heels was visible.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing: "Tsk!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She cautiously approached to investigate, and five minutester, made a phone call.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Beep—the call connected.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Have you gone to bed yet?" she asked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng: "Justy down."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Forget about sleep,e to Life Park," she said. "Bring me a cup of soy milk on the way."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Sounds of rustling clothes could be heard from the other end.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"...With sugar? Male or female?" he asked resignedly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Of course. Female." Jian Jing said, "The soy milk should be freshly ground. If it doesn''t taste good, I''ll let the dog bite you."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng: "Fifteen minutes."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing hung up and looked towards the east.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The sun had just begun to peek out, the sky growing brighter, and the sounds of people gradually increasing.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Another ordinary day in Peace City was beginning.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
And she was certain that she was enjoying every moment of it.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
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I know everyone has many questions, so I''ll write a long author''s note to address them<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
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When I first started writing this story, I hadn''t decided on a male lead because I felt it would be strange to have every story revolve around him. Having scenes with other male characters might make readers ufortable about screen time and interactions, so I simply decided not to set a male lead and present all other characters as supporting roles.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
From a functional perspective, Kang Mu Cheng, Ji Feng, Jiang BaiYan, and others like Zong Ye, Zuo Xin, Liang Yi, and Si Yingjie are no different. They all serve as characters who bring the female lead into the cases. You can think of them as recements for the Junior Detective League, Sonoko, Professor Agasa, Kogoro Mouri, and so on.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Later, as several male supporting characters became more well-rounded, I considered it but ultimately gave up the idea.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jing Jing is only 23 years old and can have plenty of romantic experiences. Would finding a boyfriend in the end mean they''ll be together forever? Moreover, in thest case, I focused on describing Jing Jing''s choices, her decisions about life and self, leaving no room for male characters.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Forcing a conclusion would have been unnecessary, so I ultimately decided to end it this way.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
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I want to say that no single concept can perfectly encapste the content of every book.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0Aliali: 673aa0aed72ede9349903ddf
Does this story have a male lead? No, it only has one female protagonist, and the rest are supporting characters, both male and female.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Are there romantic elements in this story? Yes, obviously. Jing Jing isn''t made of stone, and there are some feelings between her and several male supporting characters.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Does this story have a CP (couple)? If CP means lovers, then not yet. If it means partners or pairings, then it would be the system. Jing Jing and the system are partners in solving cases, like the rtionship between a police officer and a police dog.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So, unfortunately, I can''t summarize this story with a simplebel that everyone is used to. Web novels, as a form of literary work, shouldn''t be oversimplified withbels.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
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Additionally, it''s okay for readers to dislike certain characters or plot points, but when readers say "the author likes XXX" or "the author is thinking XXX," I''m sorry, but you''re not me. Please don''t make wild guesses, as it troubles me.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
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Well, this is the ending of the main story, and I like this ending. I''m also quite satisfied with how I''ve shaped Jing Jing. She''s the character I''ve poured the most of my preferences into – she loves detective work, is a writer, has money, looks, and talent, is righteous and brave, and even has a dog. In a sense, she reflects my desires.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
I truly love her. Do you love her too?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
There will be some daily life extrasing up. See you tomorrow, kisses!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0