Yue Zheng clutched his lower body, writhing on the ground in pain.
Lin Feifei quickly rushed out of the room to seek help from her assistant, Xia Ai.
Soon, Yue Zheng's assistant Xiaowen and manager Wu Jie both arrived upon hearing the news. They comforted the frightened Lin Feifei while taking Yue Zheng back to his room.
"I want to call the police, I want to call the police."
Lin Feifei was truly terrified by what had happened. She never imagined that Yue Zheng, who was usually kind and amiable and liked to support younger people, would reveal such a terrifying side tonight.
"Feifei, you need to calm down. This matter can't go to the police."
As Yue Zheng's manager, Wu Jie naturally didn't want such a scandal to break out between two artists from his company. It would undoubtedly have a negative impact on the agency. His job was to make a big issue small and a small issue disappear: "Yue Zheng drank too much tonight, it was an unintentional act. Considering you kicked him, just forgive him. Moreover, if this matter goes to the police, it will also have a significant negative impact on you. Your career has just started, it's not worth it. So, when he sobers up tomorrow, I'll get him to give you an explanation and compensate you."
With both emotional persuasion and logical reasoning, Wu Jie tried to convince Lin Feifei to accept a private settlement. After all, making a fuss would hurt both sides.
With everyone's comforting, Lin Feifei gradually calmed down. Although calling the police would be the best punishment for Yue Zheng, she had to admit that Wu Jie's analysis was correct. In the adult world, there aren't so many rights or wrongs; it's just about whether the benefits are enough.
"Alright, I won't call the police, but this must never happen again. I heard he's been friends with the editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine for years. I want a spot in its next issue."
The fashion magazine is considered a top-tier publication in the industry. Every singer who has been featured is invariably popular. Given Lin Feifei's current status, she still lacked the conditions to be featured in a fashion magazine.
"No problem, I can assure you of that. I promise he won't bother you again." Wu Jie readily agreed.
Still shaken, Lin Feifei barely slept that entire night, feeling she heard strange knocking outside the door now and then.
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Hongqiao Police Station.
Li Xiang had just arrived at the office when Sun Zhidong came up from behind and wrapped an arm around his neck: "Xiang, did you know you hit the jackpot?"
"Huh?"
"Don't tell me you still don't know? The person who gave you the concert tickets was Lin Feifei herself! I told you, even I couldn't get tickets for that time. Only Lin Feifei herself had concert tickets."
Sun Zhidong was extremely excited. It was only when he went to the concert, watched the performance, and connected it with the name used during a previous report did he realize that the phone owner was Lin Feifei herself.
"I see!"
Recalling that day, Lin Feifei wore sunglasses the whole time, apparently to avoid recognition of her celebrity status.
Then he chuckled at himself. Even if she hadn't worn sunglasses, he probably wouldn't have recognized her.
"Buddy, I owe you one this time. If anything good comes up next time, I'll think of you."
Meanwhile, Sun Zhidong was still chatting with Li Xiang about how lively last night's concert was, how many people attended, and how enthusiastic Lin Feifei's fans were. Then suddenly, the command center received a report, and Deputy Chief Zhang Qiang, in charge of criminal investigations, ordered all available police forces to be gathered.
"What's happening?"
Li Xiang and the others stopped their conversation and quickly ran towards the parking lot, asking those around them what was going on.
"Seems like there's been a murder. Chief Zhang will brief us shortly."
In just a minute, the police force had gathered. Zhao also arrived since his presence was required due to the murder case.
"A murder has occurred at the Geya Hotel. The patrolling team got to the scene first. The circumstances of this murder are special, so we're mobilizing all police forces to the hotel to further maintain order at the crime scene. Details to be explained in the car. Let's move."
Zhao gave a brief explanation before directing everyone into the cars, and soon, a string of police cars with flashing lights drove out of Hongqiao Police Station.
"Because the deceased is a public figure, there are many reporters and citizens on the scene. To prevent the situation from escalating, everyone must follow orders and maintain order at the scene."
In the car, Zhao used the onboard command system to relay what he knew to everyone. He also organized them into teams, ensuring all exits of the Geya Hotel were under control.
[Mission Name: Maintain Order]
[Mission Description: A murder occurred at the Geya Hotel. Maintain order at the crime scene, prohibit any unrelated personnel from entering or approaching, ensure the police investigation proceeds in an orderly manner.]
[Mission Time: Until the site investigation concludes]
[Mission Rewards: Experience +50, Diamonds +100]
Li Xiang glanced at his phone and heard Sun Zhidong say, "A public figure is dead? Could it be Lin Feifei?"
Hearing that a public figure had died in the hotel, his first thought was of the concert he had just attended the day before. Could it be that she died in the hotel today?
"Don't say such things!"
Li Xiang felt a pang of worry. Someone who was just standing in front of him a few days ago, such a beautiful young woman, if something happened to her... that would be such a pity.
The police cars drove swiftly and soon arrived at the Geya Hotel.
By then, the hotel entrance was already crowded with journalists with cameras and gossiping onlookers.
A few scattered police officers struggled to maintain order at the scene, assisted by the hotel security. The arrival of Li Xiang and his team eased their pressure significantly.
"Zhao, you're finally here. The situation is getting out of hand."
Wang Li was on patrol duty today. After receiving the report, he arrived here as quickly as possible. However, due to insufficient police force, a few individuals managed to sneak in. Seeing support from the station arrive was a relief to him.
If the support hadn't arrived, he feared he might have been trampled.
"Control it even if it's out of control. Has the city's Criminal Investigation Division arrived?"
"Captain Yu is already upstairs."
"Good. Zhang Qiang, the scene is yours. I'll go up and check."
Due to their impressive build and imposing appearance, Li Xiang and Sun Zhidong were stationed at the hotel entrance, directly facing the reporters trying to push their way in, while also overhearing bits of their conversations.
"Yue Zheng died in his hotel room last night, heard it was suicide?"
"Suicide? How's that possible? His wife is 20 years younger than him. If it were you, would you be willing to die?"
"He's only fifty-two. Suicide seems unlikely. It's probably a murder case. If I can get the first-hand details, I could secure my promotion this month."
By this point, Sun Zhidong also realized, "Yue Zheng was a guest performer at last night's extraordinary concert, and it turns out his death is actually related to Lin Feifei."