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In the following days, Ling Xue resumed her identity as Ling Yu and continued attending classes. With a calm demeanor, she informed her roommates that she was experiencing financial difficulties and needed to move out for a while. Although her roommates were somewhat puzzled, they did not press her for more details.
As night fell once again, the city transformed into a canvas smeared with dark hues. Ling Xue skillfully donned her other layer of disguise and stepped into the club, a place filled with temptation yet shrouded in countless evils. She walked with light but determined steps, seamlessly blending in with the diverse clientele, expertly playing the role of a hostess with a perfectly timed smile, while her eyes remained sharp and observant.
During her time at the club, Ling Xue increasingly felt that it was a vast enigma, and she was the dedicated puzzle solver. The notebook documenting the hostesses' activities had been photographed and saved, but the system's prompts made it clear that this was merely the tip of the iceberg. She began to reassess what appeared to be an ordinary duty room, contemplating whether there were other overlooked clues.
Perhaps in some inconspicuous corner lay the key to unraveling the entire mystery. As she accompanied guests, Ling Xue carefully observed their every move. Whenever those sordid transactions unfolded before her eyes, she acted like a professional photographer, capturing each moment with precision.
She skillfully used her body language and movements to disguise her photography efforts, ensuring that no guest noticed anything amiss. She understood that these photos could be vital weapons in exposing the dark side of the club, but she also knew they were far from sufficient. The system's prompts echoed incessantly in her mind, heightening her anxiety and sense of loss. Sitting in a quiet corner of the club, her brows furrowed and determination evident in her gaze, she began to reflect on her actions and consider any potential oversights.
She recalled every interaction with the hostesses and every detail she had observed, trying to find that missing piece of the puzzle. Ling Xue knew that giving up was not an option. She had to delve deeper into this den of tigers and uncover more evidence. She started to scrutinize every corner of the club more meticulously, from a painting on the wall to the crevices of the sofas, leaving no potential hiding place for clues unchecked. She paid close attention to the exchanges and glances between staff members, hoping to catch some unusual information.
At times, Ling Xue took a more proactive approach in establishing deeper connections with other hostesses. During breaks, she would chat with them and share snippets of her own story to convey sincerity and trust. Then she would skillfully steer the conversation towards any strange occurrences they might have noticed or any insider information they might have heard.
In this deep investigation process, a hostess named Ling Na caught Ling Xue's attention. Ling Na seemed like a solitary shadow amidst the bustling club atmosphere; she always appeared alone and stood apart from those who flattered or played along with the scene around them. The disdain for the club that occasionally slipped through in Ling Na's words did not escape Ling Xue's vigilant gaze. Perhaps Ling Na knew some secrets unknown to others; if she could gain her trust, it might lead to crucial clues.
As night deepened and the noise of the club gradually faded away, only the dim lights continued to sway in the darkness. Ling Xue sat beside Ling Na at an empty bar counter, where silence enveloped them as if they could hear each other's heartbeats. Ling Xue lifted a glass of wine and took a gentle sip before casually initiating conversation. She carefully probed each word and phrase, hoping to lower Ling Na's defenses so that she might reveal those hidden secrets buried deep within.
That day, Ling Xue saw Ling Na again—her expression forlorn as she curled up in a corner with vacant eyes that seemed detached from everything around her, lost in her own world of pain and despair.
Ling Xue approached gently and sat beside Ling Na, speaking softly: "Hey, I'm Ling Xue. Why are you here all alone?"
Ling Na slightly raised her gaze; a flicker of surprise crossed her dull eyes before she quickly lowered them again as if afraid of being seen through. In a hoarse voice, she replied, "It's nothing... I just wanted some time alone."
A wave of empathy surged within Ling Xue as she leaned closer to Ling Na and softly said, "I just got here not long ago; I'm feeling uneasy too. How long have you been here?"
Ling Na remained silent for a moment as if trapped in painful memories before slowly responding, "It's been quite some time."
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