I stopped Mao at the door the next day and repeated for her not to forget why she was there and that she can't let that guy die before locking my door picking up my novel after.
**********************************************
Xu Ling looked at the huge mansion in a bit of awe but it was to be expected seeing as he was middle class in this life and in his past life and his current life.
"Is it hunter Xu first time in a mansion" the voice of Li Wei chuckled.
"I think it's mostly because it's my first job and it's at such a high end place" Xu Ling murmured.
"Cheer up, Hunter Yi is a professional "Li Wei said making Xu Ling turn to the enigmatic female beside him dressed in a pantsuit who nodded curtly.
"I'll be in Mrs Yi's care today" Xu said smiling at her.
We stepped into the mansion and was led by the butler to the host in the parlor room since Yi came as an official of the Psych evaluation agency and I'm a junior intern as our disguise.
"Presenting Mr Zhang Fugui and Mrs Zhang Zhu" the butler said gesturing to the wealthy couple behind him who disdainfully glanced at us. I can already feel a headache from those name's' Xu Ling thought pursing his lips.
"I believe you know why we were sent but I don't see all the family members" Yihui said ignoring their glares. Xu Ling raised a fist for her in his head that it's cold people like her that are best suited for arrogant people.
"Our beloved Jiao is having his breakfast and doesn't want to talk to you commoner's" Mrs Zhang said loftily.
"Then I suppose we can wait till he is done. I'm sure he won't be long" Yihui said sitting down on the couch crossing her legs. Wow so dominant, Xu Ling commented quietly following beside her.
"You go and search the house in case young master finishes and forgets to come see us" Yihui said paying their earlier statement no need. I think I'm a fan thought Xu Ling looking towards the butler.
"Fine then, since you probably won't be privileged to see such magnificence in your life then look all you want" Mrs Zhang said said gracefully sitting on the couch seemingly u bothered while Mr Zhang nodded and matched out going to work.
Xu Ling quickly left the silent warzone between the two ladies and followed the butler asking about the young master. His responses were perfunctory and little was gained so he gave up and requested to meet the servants hoping to find the person who reported but everyone kept their lips tight and he had to dismiss them when they started to complain about time being wasted. Xu Ling seemingly gave up and declined to stroll through the garden until he heard a noise in a corner, he curiously peeped to find a 10 year old child dressed in designer clothes dragging for a rugged torn up doll with an older kid probably 13.
"Give it you rabid dog" the 10 year old shouted tugging fiercely at the doll but the other kid just silently grasped it with a confused expression. Xu Ling is an advocate against bullying so he snatched the doll from the two of them and was about to scold the rude kid when he heard a ding.
[ Evil energy detected] the system sounded while Xu Ling frowned and examined the doll seriously glaring at it.
"It seems like I need to fire the security since they obviously aren't doing their job well letting any garbage in this days" the rude kid said smug. Xu ling turned away from the doll surprised at how vicious he is and turned to the other guy whose gazed stared intensely at the doll. Xu Ling feeling guilty wanted to hand it to him but the kid suddenly looked down then turned to walk away.
"I didn't say you can leave yet dog" the rude kid commanded and the other one stopped and came back standing obediently. Xu Ling took the time to seriously study the two of them his gaze noticing the signs of obvious maltreatment to the older child whose body was sunken and his skin pale with hair covering his eyes but his eyes looked like a dead fish with no life. Xu Ling noticed all this making some guesses in his head frowning.
"You must be Jiao" Xu Ling said turning to the little boy first
"I guess it's true when they say all peasants are dumb sheep. I have no time for your stupid questions, just hand me the doll" Jiao said stretching out his hand. Xu Ling resisted the urge to smack him
"I'm afraid this doll is too dirty for the young master to play with" Xu Ling said giving him an ugly smile
"You have been speaking to me in a way that is not respectful and now you try to trick me of what is mine. You must really be a crazy bastard now get lost before I make you" Jiao said his tone dripping with disdain.
Xu Ling was stunned at his retort giving Jiao the leeway to snatch the doll from his hand but he ended up unconsciously tanking it back making a leg to get torn off. He snapped out of it at the sound of ripping.
"What did you do, give it back" Jiao wailed furiously trying to get the rest of the body back but wasn't allowed to by Xu Ling. Sensing Xu Ling resolute stance, he stomped away to his mother. Xu Ling determined to hold unto the doll sighed in relief at his departure and turned to apologize to the other child but he just stared blankly at him before following Jiao.
Xu Ling went back meaning to share his findings with Yihui when he met with the dangerous atmosphere. He looked at the little guy looking absolutely furious at him and sighed
"I'm sorry but I believe this doll has been contaminated so I can't return it back to him" Xu Ling said meeting Mrs Zhang frosty gaze
"My son said he wants it so he will have it" short and concise response followed.
"We can return sure just as long as you're ready to bury your son with the doll when they both expire " Yihui coldly added glaring at her making her hesitant.
"I don't care, I want it and I will have it. I didn't get it yesterday but I will not be delayed today so GIVE IT TO ME" Jiao said screaming at the end with his eyes becoming bloodshot
"My darling son, calm down mommy will get you a new one" she tried to coax him but that infuriated him more
"NO I WANT THAT ONE. WHY WON'T YOU GIVE IT TO ME EVEN THOUGH YOU GAVE ME THAT SERVANTS EYES I FOUND PRETTY SO WHY CAN'T I HAVE WHAT HE HAS" Jiao screamed in a creepy voice
[ Massive evil energy detected] the system sounded.
"Li Wei call for backup" Xu Ling said distancing himself from the inconsolable Jiao carrying the other kid with him. Yihui also took a distance and shouted for the others to go outside but it was too late as a huge mouth seemingly formed behind Jiao and swallowed up half of the servants inducing panic making the whole scene plunge into chaos. Xu Ling pursed his lips and thought that at least he knew what happened to the person who reported.