My Notoriety Spreads Throughout the World-Chapter 365 - 318: [Accidental Killing]
After the extraction was complete, Xu Xiaoyou returned the two character cards to the slot, slowly stood up, and prepared to go to the bathroom to wash up and tidy her hair, which was as messy as a bird's nest.
During the washing process, Xu Xiaoyou closed her eyes in this moment of peace, emptied her thoughts, let the white toothpaste foam linger on her face, as the sound of curtain news clearly entered her ears.
"Regarding the passing of the Belvedere Divine Song principal, Lindong Family, Withered Flower Family, and Starfall Family expressed regret and extended deep condolences. Jane Sonnet will take over the position of acting Corridor Master until the next Starry Gallery election is completed."
"Ventel, Daphne, Aristophanes, Sado, and Everme announced they've become members of the Starry Gallery and declared to the public that they will resolutely follow the path of art."
"Meanwhile, let us extend our sincerest condolences to those who perished in the great disaster caused by the 'Starry Singer'."
"Mr. Corredo's painting 'Clash Reality' published three days ago sparked a wave of intellectual reflection, prompting deep thoughts among people."
"Pop singer Britney released a new album 'Passionate Era'..."
Xu Xiaoyou couldn't help but pause her actions.
Outside the blinds is the aesthetically rich Crystal City. Three Yaoxing stars rise as usual, white snowflakes falling on people's heads, prompting them to rush about and start a new day of creation.
In the distance, the city damaged by disaster began rebuilding, gigantic glass curtain walls weaving through golden streamers, and constantly flowing Land Air Vehicles and portraits moving like a poetry, composing a new chapter.
People forget the shadow of yesterday and embrace new life with a new attitude. It's thought-provoking, ordinary people are like wild grass; whether mutants, demi-humans, or simply ordinary humans, as long as hope remains, this species bursts with vitality, rooting and sprouting on the wasteland, welcoming rebirth.
All that happened before feels like a dream.
The collapsed grand theater, people's laments, ravaging storm, souls floating above musical notes, crying amidst the storm, bravely ending her own life, the blue-haired girl.
Unfortunately, this New Year was solitary and desolate for Xu Xiaoyou, as the clock on the New Year's Square tolled, people celebrated the rebirth over ruins, she immersed herself in languid decay.
Sadly, she spent her first New Year in this world in a flower shop.
Let bygones be bygones, no need to dwell.
Xu Xiaoyou took a wet wipe, dipped it in hot water, and meticulously wiped off the red lip marks on her face and neck, tidied her cascading golden hair and tied it back into a low ponytail, fastened the collar of her white shirt, donned a waistcoat skirt, adorned herself with a bow tie, draped a black shawl, and gave a gentle smile in the mirror.
Her eyes closed, becoming calm, prepared, Xu Xiaoyou pushed open the bathroom door.
Angelina had been waiting outside for a long time.
"Shall we go?" She noticed Xu Xiaoyou's attire, raised her eyebrows, and said.
"Yeah, let's go." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
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Three o'clock in the afternoon, at Life Elegy Hospital.
Facing the swelling crowd outside the hospital, Principal Depp was at his wit's end, at a loss. Upon waking in the morning, thinking it would be another ordinary day, he received news that felt like the sky had fallen.
The Lindong Family claimed someone murdered Victor from their family and buried him in this hospital, coming to confront him!
Murder within a family, burying the body, in the hospital he managed?
Damn it, how could such obscure phrases form an intelligible sentence?
Depp knew well, if this allegation stuck, he'd be finished. Not only would Life Daylight strip him of his principal position and hold him accountable, but likely, the district attorney from the association would haul him away for questioning, the family would surely seize the chance to retaliate, throwing on any number of accusations, enough to make him rot in Jingshui Prison!
Fortunately, he was an old hand at this, having mingled in politics for so many years, without some handling experience it'd be hard to justify, he immediately ordered his subordinates to close the hospital gate, arranged for the security team to hold off against the family, and bribed the media for broad reporting of the matter.
Now, more than ten reporters stood waiting outside the gate, no matter how arrogant, the family wouldn't dare resort to force in public!
No major force would dare to openly break their ties with Life Daylight, unless they're prepared to tether every family member's head to their belt, Life Daylight controls cutting-edge medical Core Technology, Life Link protocols, fields like healthcare, genetic engineering, and epidemics form an insurmountable mountain!
Standing now at the edge of a wire, a mishap could shatter him, Life Daylight and the family both exert pressure and hold each other back, he must seize every moment to figure out what's actually going on!
A young nurse ran in, pale-faced: "Principal, principal, they seem to be telling the truth!"
"It's that intern nurse named Lenna, she told the family members she personally saw old Quill burying a body in the hospital, coupled with Victor's disappearance after handling discharge procedures a few days ago, the family suspected the two incidents were related and came looking!"
Depp nearly blacked out and collapsed in his leather chair.
"Principal!"
Depp seemed to accept his destiny of a tarnished legacy, deeply sighed, aging ten years in a heartbeat, his brow etched deeper with wrinkles, he waved his hand: "Given the situation, open the door."
A previously clear sky broke into a storm, as if God was venting wrath, vowing to wash the world clean of all filth!
Old Quill was dragged from the ward by Kifris's faction and brought to the garden where he'd buried the body.
Surrounding them were many black-clad, umbrella-wielding family figures, and numerous spectators or hospital staff, all wanting to know who had the audacity to murder a family member.
Ince, holding his camera, with a smirk prepared to capture a sensational Cosmos news piece, adjusted his shooting angle, ensuring old Quill's weathered, determined face remained center focus, all else serving as backdrop.
Jim had already drafted a news article, gently lifting his sunglasses. Over time, the two became close, united by mutual recognition, their cooperative synergy needing no words.
"Was it the witch Sevia or Yain instructing you to do this?" One family member roared.
"Murdering Victor, do you understand the sin you've committed, the family won't spare you!"
"Can you swear by the God you worship?"
Countless cameras snapped in succession, harsh white flashes stringing together in the rain, old Quill lowered his head, voice calm: "I swear, I've betrayed Mr. Yain's side, murdered his confidant, and fled outside."
"This old lunatic has lost his senses!"
"Dig him out! Let everyone see the body!" Another family member forcefully shoved old Quill, pushing him into the spotlight.
The storm drenched old Quill's rigid figure, pouring over his forehead into his white whiskers.
He picked up a shovel and began digging.
Digging deeper and deeper.
Until his body was halfway buried in the pit, and dirt mounds piled into small hills.
Under the watch of countless eyes,
The secrets buried deep underground resurfaced,
There was a bottle of vodka and a young man with a grisly death, decomposed by microbes, but appearance barely discernible.
Sharp lightning slashed across the sky.
That man was certainly not Victor,
But someone none of them had seen before.
Someone's trembling lips finally managed to recognize the corpse: "Dam? He's Dam!"
The family members holding black umbrellas were visibly astonished, Principal Reip felt a weight off his heart, yet had no time for joy, equally startled glancing at old Quill at the vortex's center.
Who is Dam?
The question brewed within everyone's mind.
Old Quill now turned, rain formed winding streams on his gray-haired face, lips turning upward, countless white lights flashed behind him. He shared a cryptic smile with the intern nurse Lenna who betrayed him, seeing confusion and deep-seated fear in her face.
Who is Dam?
Thunder crashed at that very moment.
A minor confidant around Mr. Yain.
