Chapter 2771: Chapter 2766: 13-Day Stories (23)

Making the story logical is just the basics; the director actually has another important responsibility, which is to ensure the story feels more real.

After all, only with enough realism can the story have enough impact.

So what is realism?

In Fu Qian’s view, the key isn’t really in costumes or props, but in eliminating "contrivance."

Things can be driven by chance, but within that chance, there needs to be a sense of inevitability.

However, given the current situation, this matter seems to be somewhat inadequate—

The female staff member, arriving a moment late, just happened to avoid bumping into Lady Trish...

Hairpin Girl Xiao Tong, due to ultimate face blindness, clearly encountered her impersonator, yet still didn’t notice anything strange...

Even right now, because both were illegally intruding without turning on the lights, she managed to chat with Lady Black House for so long...

It completely makes sense, but only just makes sense.

As a seasoned backstage manipulator, Fu Qian feels he can sense an overly contrived taste in all this.

The director has really been there all along? And able to mobilize resources to this extent?

Then a previous concern seems not to be just groundless fear—

Aside from the Time Wells on the people of Demon Mountain, the presence of the director in this mission might also be akin to a guillotine.

The resources of the entire sanatorium appear to be cleverly mobilized by him.

And it’s hard to believe his intentions in such a mission would be benevolent.

Otherwise, one could simply lie down and believe "everything is for the best."

In short, unless the task is completed and this place is left, one will always be under the shadow of the director.

And this shadow might very well guide oneself towards a kind of desperate situation.

So, what’s next is not just avoiding one after another of the Time Wells, but also constantly resisting this downward pulling force.

Of course, everything should be approached positively, and now there’s already a good start.

That is, through wordless probing, gradually confirming the existence of this force.

Even if Lady Black House herself may not be aware of this push of fate.

"Understood... but don’t worry, Ms. Tong should not be in too much danger."

There was no necessity to overhear her finding out, facing Lady Black House’s concern, Fu Qian proactively spoke, indicating the situation might not be that bad.

...

Thump!

In the darkness, the sound of a chair falling onto the carpet was clearly heard.

Compared to Fu Qian, Lady Black House’s mental composure was not as good, almost one could imagine her face turning pale at that moment.

"Who are you—"

What brought comfort was that after the shadow stood firm abruptly, it did not choose to flee in panic but ultimately summoned the courage to ask.

"An intruder breaking the silence, you can call me Laxik."

Fu Qian remained seated there, very calmly responding.

"...Nonsense, Laxik is clearly a female!"

Unfortunately, the other party wasn’t buying it much, stunned for a moment and directly pointed out Fu Qian’s dishonesty.

That’s right, Laxik indeed is a female.

Fu Qian didn’t mind the tone of voice at all; instead, he felt more comforted at that moment.

The old Recorder wasn’t lying, Laxik really had been here, and this person in front of him actually knew her?

Making stuff up earlier was to take advantage of this intensely unfeigned spirit state after sudden impact.

Thereby testing whether the name Laxik exists in the sanatorium’s members’ memories.

Though Lady Black House might sound a bit fierce, she actually seemed quite kind-hearted.

Not only did she constantly worry about Tong’s illness, but she also remembered a certain passerby.

"Makes sense, brown hair, younger than you, but not younger than Tong."

Fu Qian briefly nodded; not only did he swiftly admit to having made up things earlier, he even casually described her.

"...You know her?"

It was clear the other person was quite cautious, but the characteristics Fu Qian described afterwards seemed very accurate.

"Wait, it turns out to be you?"

She reacted to something even before responding.

It wasn’t surprising; based on Lady Trish’s account, columnist Fu Qian had talked to many people.

"It’s me."

Fu Qian continued to be honest.

"Then why did you impersonate Laxik?"

She sounded like she believed his identity, but Lady Black House still obviously held a grudge.

"What do you mean by impersonate? I clearly said you ’can’ call me Laxik."

Fu Qian emphasized the word "can."

...

See, this is the power of logic.

Facing Fu Qian’s assertion, the initially formidable Lady Black House fell rare silent for a moment.

"So you’re actually here to find her? What exactly is your relationship with her?"

After regaining her ability to speak, she didn’t bother with Fu Qian’s word games but was concerned about the real intentions behind Fu Qian’s visit.

"How should I put it, I once overcame hardships with Laxik."

Recalling the "Virtue" task’s condition for containment, Fu Qian spoke with certainty.

"Then it looks like you don’t have a chance this time, Laxik’s difficulties were a long time ago."

It’s hard to say how much Lady Black House believed, but she shared a bit of information.

"So what trouble did she encounter here at that time?"

This intelligence was undoubtedly valuable, and Fu Qian was curious right away.

"I don’t know, when I met her, she seemed to distrust anyone."

Unfortunately, disastrous news followed instantly; it seemed that’s all she knew.

Not trusting anyone, huh? That rather fits the aura of this place.

Fortunately, a few things could still be unearthed; Fu Qian imagined the past events and commented that Laxik really had suffered a lot.

And even if they weren’t outsiders, they seemed likely to experience special treatment in this place, just like him.

"Thank you for what’s shared, I’m much more relieved about Xiao Tong."

Before Fu Qian could even thank her, Lady Black House unexpectedly spoke first.

"I must return now, that child might not dare to sleep alone at night."

Not only did she bid farewell directly, but she also showed no concern for the one who once treated her toothache.

As for what Fu Qian intended here, she appeared indifferent.

"So you’re new here too?"

Fu Qian didn’t hold her back, merely deducing some info from what she said.

In theory, he chatted with Hairpin Girl four days ago.

"What do you think? I’ve almost been with her the entire time these days; it wasn’t until tonight when the doctor wanted to do a check-up on her that I had the chance to take a look here."

Lady Black House’s voice was low, seemingly still somewhat worried about Tong’s situation.

Servis?

Because the attending doctor arrived at the place they were living, this person got the opportunity to wait for him here?

Fu Qian felt astonished.

What’s their relation to the "director"? Such good coordination?

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