Simulated Crime, This Criminal Doesn't Seem to Be Acting-Chapter 34

【Man! It's a man! He can even do voice masking! His aura is so dark and gloomy, it's a bit scary.】

【Sob, sob, sob, did Ye Sangsang realize it?】

【So scary! It feels like danger is everywhere. Why would he want to kill the victim? She’s just an ordinary blind girl.】

Ye Sangsang looked up and asked the person in front of her, but the person showed no intention of answering.

"Can't answer? Height shouldn't be a very private matter, should it?" Ye Sangsang asked with a smile.

She was in a dimly lit room, unable to see the person in front of her, but there was no sign of fear or caution on her face.

Fear is a sign of weakness, and it would only excite those with malicious intentions.

Besides, what did she have to be afraid of?

There was a brief silence before the person replied, "172, yes, it’s quite tall."

"You’re very comprehensive, but I need to interview more people before I can decide who to hire. So, I’m sorry," Ye Sangsang said, her eyes fixed straight ahead, empty and unseeing.

There was the sound of fabric rustling, and then the person spoke again, "Alright, I hope you’ll consider me. I’ll work hard. Goodbye."

After that, the sound of footsteps leaving could be heard. Ye Sangsang slowly stood up and followed behind the person.

"You don’t need to see me out, I can find my way," the person said softly as they reached the door.

Ye Sangsang stood at the entrance, listening to the sound of the door closing. She reached out and grasped the doorknob, pulling the door inward a little.

Turning around, she extended her hand to explore the surroundings, using her walking stick to navigate the space in front of her.

The stick tapped twice on the left and then twice on the right.

Perhaps sensing something, she reached out and felt ahead.

After confirming that there were no abnormalities, she turned and made her way toward the sofa, guided by her estimation.

Feeling her way to a seat, she sank into the soft cushion of the high-end sofa. She reached out to feel for the water glass, but after some time, her fingers only slid over the textured surface of the coffee table without finding it.

Just as a look of confusion crossed her face, she moved again and finally touched the glass.

"Glug," she tilted her head and drank the water.

【Ahhhhh! He’s still here!】

【Sangsang, be more careful! He’s still in the house!】

【My heart is in my throat. What a cunning man, don’t even think about hurting Ye Sangsang.】

The live stream exploded with comments. Ye Sangsang couldn't see, but the viewers could!

They watched as she almost touched the man who was lurking in the corner of the entrance. Their hearts raced as if they had high-speed engines, pounding intensely.

Even so, no one blamed Ye Sangsang for not being alert.

As a completely blind person, they reasoned that in a situation without any visual cues, even if a hundred people stood in front of them, they wouldn’t notice them if they remained silent.

So, it was only natural that Ye Sangsang didn’t spot him. Who would have expected a normal job applicant to be someone skilled in voice masking?

As the live stream discussed passionately, Ye Sangsang took out her phone and, feeling her way, dialed a number. "Is this Zhuncui Ge? I’d like to order a meal."

The person on the other end started inquiring about what she wanted.

After a moment’s thought, Ye Sangsang ordered a simple single-serving Western meal to be delivered.

As a high-end restaurant with an average meal costing around a thousand yuan, their delivery service would bring the food to her door and ensure she finished eating before leaving.

She had consulted the super AI and learned that although Wen Yanxin was not favored by her parents, they had not been stingy with her financially.

She got a monthly allowance of 50,000 yuan, and all household expenses were split between the two of them, as she was the only legitimate child.

The couple had been in a deadlock, refusing to divorce, because neither wanted to give the other the advantage of being with a lover outside the marriage.

Given this context, Ye Sangsang suspected that the murder might have been ordered by the family.

Feeling her way, she grabbed the remote control, found the voice button, and turned on the TV.

Without vision, silence could be terrifying.

Fortunately, in this scenario, Wen Yanxin had excellent hearing and sense of smell. Ye Sangsang wondered how the real-life case had unfolded.

Unable to see, her thoughts began to wander, and she paid extra attention to sounds and smells around her.

Soon, the delivery person arrived. Ye Sangsang got up and opened the door.

They were familiar with Wen Yanxin and didn’t show any surprise upon seeing her. They placed the food on the table, set it up, and waited for her to sit down and eat.

This was part of the service. After all, the price of the meal alone wouldn’t account for the 1,500 yuan fee.

Ye Sangsang savored the rich aroma of the meat, the scent of rosemary, and the juicy flavor of the beef.

This game was perfect for those trying to lose weight, as you wouldn’t gain any pounds from eating here.

However, one might end up craving more in real life, leading to eating even more and gaining more weight.

After enjoying the steak, cream of mushroom soup, dessert, and red wine, the staff cleared the plates and left.

The sound of the door closing echoed, and Ye Sangsang stood by the entrance, reaching out to feel for her phone.

The phone, which had been on the table, was now gone.

Ye Sangsang frowned in confusion and searched the sofa and dining table.

"Maybe I dropped it somewhere. I’ll ask the property management later," she thought. In such a large apartment, there was a professional property manager responsible for one or two units, ready to assist with various tasks.

After sitting for a while, she sighed, resigned, and stood up again.

Finally, she found the phone in the crack of the sofa. Ye Sangsang held the phone, scratched her head, and turned back toward the bedroom.

The sound of the lock clicking into place rang out, and Ye Sangsang relaxed. She took out her phone and used voice commands to call the police.

If she hadn’t realized something was off and stayed alert, she would have thought everything was perfectly normal.

But the moment the man spoke, his deception was exposed.

Her assistant hadn’t told her that the maid would be sent by an employment agency, and the choice of maid wouldn’t be solely hers.

When she sensed something was wrong, it was already too late—he had entered the house. She had to stay silent.

When he left, her actions were a test. She thought he had gone. Only after sitting on the sofa did she notice the faint smell of osmanthus blossom on him, indicating there must have been flower petals on his body.

Then came the test during the meal. He had hidden her phone while she was eating and left.

Realizing the phone was missing, she pretended to look for it and mentioned contacting someone, only to quietly give up the idea after finding it.

The only oversight was that she hadn’t thought of simply calling out to the phone with her voice, which would have responded. Instead, she had frantically searched for it.

Once she found the phone, she immediately went to the bedroom, locked the door, and called the police.

She hoped the police could catch and remove the intruder.

The expected call to the police never went through—the phone showed no signal.

The next second, a message came in.

She instinctively activated voice readout.

"Xinxin, did you notice my presence? You’re so clever!"

"But I’m not happy anymore..."

An eerie voice came through the earpiece, laced with a hint of malicious amusement, giving everyone chills.

【My online boyfriend is a psycho!】

【Scary, the man outside is the one sending the messages.】

【How come she can’t call the police but still receive messages?】

【The guy probably set up a signal jammer. He turned it off to send the message, then turned it back on. That’s why she couldn’t make calls before receiving the message. He’s definitely prepared!】

The live stream erupted with heated discussions, while Ye Sangsang felt someone grasp the doorknob and turn it slightly.

She instinctively stepped back, only to realize she had worried for nothing—the door was locked.

At that moment, her phone vibrated.

Two messages had come in, though she didn’t know from where, just that they were on a social media app.

She believed these messages were crucial, as the man had presumably turned off the jammer.

Yet, she still couldn’t make a call.

Calming herself down, she activated voice readout again.

"Xinxin, I’m coming to get you now."

After the voice playback, the phone began to read out another message, apparently a text update.

"Dear residents of Linhua Mansion Community, we have received news from the police that a murderer has escaped and is now in the community. Please stay indoors, do not open the door to strangers, and lock your doors and windows securely. We will monitor the situation closely. Rest assured, the police will capture the suspect as soon as possible…"

The following message was quite lengthy, and Ye Sangsang listened carefully, her expression turning complex.

Before her stood the murderer, or the person who had sent the message.

Was it two people or just one?

Everything before her was shrouded in mystery, and she was still in danger, pondering how to escape her current predicament.

【I'm starting to feel scared for Sister Sang.】

【Is this level really this dangerous? It just keeps escalating!】

【Could this be the escaped murderer who sneaked in?! Ahhh!】

“Crack, crack, crack, crack…”

At that moment, the person outside grew impatient. The sound of the lock shaking could be heard, as someone frantically twisted the door handle, trying to force the door open.

The rapid shaking, combined with the mechanical clanking of the lock, made it seem as though the lock could be torn off or broken any second.

In the absolute darkness, such noises amplified the fear.

Ye Sangsang stood still, contemplating how long the lock might hold and whether there was any place in the room where she could hide.

Before she could finish her thoughts, the door was hit with a series of bangs.

The door was struck multiple times in quick succession. If it weren't for the sturdy material, it might have been broken open by such brute force.

Time seemed to compress into a tight knot.

Because the time she had left was running out.

【So intense, so intense, so intense.】

【What kind of lunatic is this?! What does he want?!】

【If I were Sister Sang, I'd be totally panicking right now.】

And at that moment, Ye Sangsang suddenly realized she had overlooked something.

All of a sudden, the frantic attempts to open the door lock ceased.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, as both sides vied for control over the same thing.

Ye Sangsang quickly turned around, looking toward the direction of the glass sliding door that separated the room from the balcony.

Earlier, to avoid the intruder, she had rushed into the tea room, which was part of the large open-plan apartment. The balcony, a rectangular expanse stretching nearly twelve meters, was connected to the tea room via a sliding glass door.

Most critically, this balcony was directly linked to the tea room.

This meant the intruder could simply circle around and enter the tea room.

Before her, there was only a glass door to separate her from him.

Ye Sangsang's footsteps moved quickly as she calculated the distance under her feet.

Her steps were light, almost stumbling, as she reached out, thankfully finding the glass.

The moment her fingertips touched the glass, she began to slide it open, fumbling with the simple lock above. Unsure if he could unlock it, she still managed to lock it from the inside.

The heavy footsteps of a man approached quickly, and Ye Sangsang's fingers worked furiously on the simple latch.

“Click.”

Finally, she managed to lock it.

Instantly, a tall, powerful figure slammed against the glass in front of her. The glass shuddered and vibrated, and Ye Sangsang instinctively took a step back.

“Xinxin, I won’t hurt you, just open the door.”

A voice coaxed, followed by the sound of the lock being jostled. Realizing it was locked, his tone turned soothing.

Ye Sangsang retreated again, counting the steps she took in her mind.

She was well aware that the glass in front of her, though of decent quality, was not bulletproof or some ultra-durable material impervious to smashing.

It was merely a partition glass.

She moved back slowly, but spoke aloud, “Why do you call me Xinxin? What exactly do you want? If it’s money, I can give it to you.”

However, to Ye Sangsang’s surprise, the man behind the glass, upon hearing the mention of money, seemed to trigger a violent reaction, shouting, “I like you! I came to care for you! I only want you! Xinxin, don’t worry, I won’t do anything to you, you’re blind, and I can take care of you, I won’t hurt you, trust me!”

The more he insisted, the more controlling and threatening his words became.

He was acutely aware of the consequences his words and actions would have on her. So he repeated his false reassurances, claiming he wouldn’t harm her, framing any potential harm as her fault if she didn’t believe him.

His words weren’t just to convince her; they were also to convince himself that his actions were driven by “love.”

A manipulative tactic, cloaked in the guise of affection.

A devious psychopath.

Ye Sangsang was clear that his mental state was unstable.

She continued, “I believe you, but you’re too agitated, it’s making me uneasy, and hiding in someone else’s home is wrong.”

“I like you! I love you! Have you accepted me?” The agitated, shrill voice, like scraping glass, sent shivers down one’s spine.

She had backed up four or five steps, and the other side seemed to realize her retreat, the sound of hurried footsteps following.

Then, the intruder picked up a rattan chair from the balcony, used for viewing the scenery, and began furiously smashing it against the glass.

The fragile sound of the glass cracking reached Ye Sangsang’s ears.

It would take only a few seconds before he broke through the glass.

She took two steps back, her hand brushing against the door lock, just within her reach.

Quickly, she opened the door, pulling it shut to buy some time, and stumbled toward the nearest room.

But her movement was too large, her slippers slipped, and she fell to the ground with a thud.

【Talk about bad luck, right?!】

【This level of ‘Escape’ is literally a crushing scenario for the victim!】

【If I made it out of this level, I’d definitely have some serious trauma.】

Amongst the chatter, others urged Ye Sangsang to get up quickly, as the murderer had already caught on to her plan and abandoned smashing the glass, preparing to circle around and catch her as she emerged.

Ye Sangsang, having fallen, immediately discarded the slippers that could cause her to slip again and quickly rose to her feet, crawling forward in search of the next room.

Just six steps ahead, and she could touch the door of the next room.

Once inside, she would be temporarily safe.

One step.

Two steps.

Three steps.

Four steps.

Five steps.

With her unseeing eyes wide open, she reached out, searching for the wooden door’s handle, stepping forward to find the lock.

The sound of footsteps approached, and she felt the cold touch of the door lock.

She quickly slipped inside, turning around and locking the door in the same motion.

Just as she was about to twist the lock into place, a powerful crash shook the door.

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Wen Yanxin’s slender, fragile frame was sent flying by the force, crashing heavily to the ground.

The pain in her hands and back spread rapidly throughout her body, causing an immediate numbness from the shockwave of pain, her brows knitting together tightly, a surge of violent anger ignited by the agony.

“Bang!” The door slammed against the wall with such force that even the doorstop couldn’t completely mitigate the impact, making a loud noise.

Ye Sangsang stared at the unfolding scene, instinctively shrinking back, her eyes full of terror.

The intruder, seeing Ye Sangsang almost within his grasp, grinned, his voice low and soothing, “Don’t be afraid, I won’t hurt you, trust me, just be good…”

He continued his approach, looming closer and closer to Ye Sangsang.