TSM Chapter 24

Club 10, Diamond 4, Spade 8, these were the Poker Gang members he and Shí Jiǎnbái, as the Dual Nightmare Detectives, had arrested. Diamond A was Míng Yuè Yě’s codename when she was undercover in the Poker Gang. Recently, Spade K and Red Heart Q had also passed away one after another, leaving Spade J on the run.

After analysis, the codenames of the Poker Gang members, so far, did not have repeated numbers or letters, meaning there was a high probability that their number would not exceed 15.

“Knock, knock, knock…”

“No need.”

“Okay.” Kǎi Yì, with a good sense of propriety, placed the dress on the black leather sofa, respectfully turned around, and exited the office.

…

The city at night, the perfect combination of light art and architecture, outlined a flowing scroll. Neon lights draped a colorful coat over the trees on both sides of the street. Zuǒ Yú, speeding along, almost became intoxicated by this wonderful visual feast, arriving at the wine party scene in an instant. With a cold and proud posture, he gazed around, casually took a glass of white wine from the waiter’s tray, sipped it, and with a deep and doubtful mind, unconsciously observed the people and things in the wine party, truly able to perceive the slightest detail.

Zuǒ Yú frowned slightly, suppressing his discomfort and not pushing him away, coldly scanning the remaining people.

Lóng Qiányī was not embarrassed, took a sip herself, her eyes containing a smile that sent chills down one’s spine, leaned in and whispered: “To be honest, the owner of Twilight Bar is my woman, please keep it a secret, Mr. Zuǒ, after all, I am a public figure.”

The strange atmosphere made Lán Yǔtóng shiver, quietly tugging on the corner of Shí Yánsheng’s clothes… In an instant, Shí Jiǎnbái, wearing a dark gray leather jacket, broke the deadlock. His attire, out of tune with the wine party, instantly became the focus of the scene, many people pointing at him and whispering.

Before Zuǒ Yú could speak, Shí Yánsheng, surprised, spoke first: “Brother, why are you here? What are you wearing…” A hint of imperceptible disgust flashed in the depths of his eyes.

“Go!” Zuǒ Yú’s aura was full, raising his eyes and fiercely staring at Yán Tīngyàn, even Shí Yánsheng was innocently shocked, and couldn’t help but feel his heart thumping, hastily and carefully offering Yán Tīngyàn a way out, pulling on his arm: “Forget it, forget it, let’s go over there first, I happen to have other friends I want to introduce to President Yán.”

Having learned from the previous example, Yán Tīngyàn naturally did not dare to provoke Zuǒ Yú, his eyes turning cunningly, knowing that a wise man does not fight when the odds are against him, following the way out and leaving their sight together…

“Nothing.” Zuǒ Yú lightly brushed over the words.

“Nothing? You’re not really here to attend the wine party, are you?”

“Well… to Wēi Áng to beg for a drink.”

“When did you get a persona of loving to join in the fun.” Shí Jiǎnbái’s face was full of questioning and he pursed his lips to complain.

“Stop talking nonsense, dressed like this, am I here to crash the place?”

Zuǒ Yú hesitated again and again, meeting Shí Jiǎnbái’s clear eyes, before finally admitting: “I received a bouquet of white Manta flowers this afternoon, with a card attached: To Officer Yú Jī.”

“I’m talking to you about the Poker Gang, what are you showing off admirers for?” Shí Jiǎnbái muttered, suddenly reacting: “Black? Where are there black Manta flowers!”

“White paint, sprayed very evenly… the packaging paper wasn’t stained with a single bit of white.” Zuǒ Yú lowered his eyes and fiddled with the wine glass, his well-jointed index finger tapping the glass wall lightly, without any emotion on his face: “I saw the flowers arranged at the wine party scene.”

“With such a playful mind, it should be Spade J. I think back to his previous two cases, he seemed to be deliberately provoking us, giving us advance notice of the hidden clues before committing the crimes.”

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