Xiao Feng chuckled, "Old Zhao, you just made a mistake in your speech."

"What mistake?" Zhao Guo'an asked, confused.

Xiao Feng winked, "Didn't that tycoon arrange something for you? While he enjoys himself, you shouldn't just be watching from the sidelines..."

Before he finished speaking, he felt two sharp gazes directed at him. The owners of those gazes were obviously clear.

Zhao Guo'an laughed gloatingly, "Go on, keep talking if you dare, finish your sentence."

Xiao Feng didn't bother responding to him. Instead, he exchanged a glance with Du Qingyue beside him. Both of their expressions were somewhat grim.

The idol the little girl had liked for so many years turns out to be this kind of person in private. How would she feel if she knew?

Neither of them doubted the truth of Zhao Guo'an's words because it was clear Zhao Guo'an wasn't one to talk nonsense. Moreover, what good would he get from deliberately defaming Chai Yanna?

"It's better to think about how to explain this to your sister. An idol is a weird thing; it's like a faith to some extent. Especially at her age, the collapse of that faith might be unbearable," Zhao Guo'an advised earnestly.

"You understand psychology?" Xiao Feng asked in surprise.

"I'm a doctor, after all. I've seen a lot, so I know a bit of everything," Zhao Guo'an said, stretching and waving his hand. "Alright, you guys carry on. I'm going home to sleep."

Xiao Feng and Du Qingyue exchanged looks. After a while, it was Xiao Feng who broke the silence, "Actually, it's not that complicated. The public only acknowledges a celebrity for their brilliance on stage. Whatever they're like off-stage, as long as it's not exposed, it doesn't matter."

In fact, most people, at some stage, have someone they admire. This person doesn't necessarily have to be a public figure, but they can subconsciously influence you to make changes.

Moreover, in your heart, this person's image is immensely grand, and some of their flaws will be subconsciously blurred. Until one day, you wake up and realize they're nothing special, or even curse yourself for liking such a person back then.

But anyway, in this matter with the little girl, she and Chai Yanna probably won't intersect in real life. As Xiao Feng said, as long as the good side is shown, it doesn't matter how poor the private side may be.

"Let's hope so," Du Qingyue nodded and said.

"By the way, have you ever liked any celebrities?" Xiao Feng suddenly asked.

Du Qingyue thought for a moment, shook her head and said, "No, I might like a song, but all I like is the song itself. I wouldn't love the singer of the song along with it.

What about you? Have you ever liked any celebrities?"

Xiao Feng thought to himself, I've never liked a celebrity, but there have been celebrities who liked me. However, saying that out loud would be tempting trouble. So he just smiled and said, "Neither have I. My own wife looks prettier than any celebrity, so there's no need to like any celebrities."

Du Qingyue said expressionlessly, "I've noticed you're getting more and more glib lately."

"Am I?" Xiao Feng said innocently, "That must be your illusion. I always tell the truth and wouldn't say those empty words."

...

At night, Xiao Feng couldn't sleep no matter how he tossed and turned. He opened his eyes and looked around at the people already asleep, feeling increasingly unsettled with the current situation.

It's easy to be a thief for a thousand days, but guarding against thieves for a thousand days is quite sickening. If Iwakami Shigehiro never shows up, does that mean I have to keep living this 'communal life' forever?

But that's the reality. Ever since the last failure, Iwakami Shigehiro has vanished without a trace, and hasn't caused any more trouble. The Demon Suppression Action Team hasn't received any news either.

Unable to sleep, Xiao Feng simply sat up, intending to go out into the yard to get some fresh air and sort out his thoughts on how to quickly eliminate this hidden threat of Iwakami Shigehiro.

But just then, the little girl suddenly said, "Don't move, anyone who moves will be shot."

After speaking, she raised her hand in a gesture like holding a pistol, "Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Xiao Feng walked over to find the little girl with her eyes closed, breathing steadily, clearly talking in her sleep.

After doing all of that, the little girl chuckled foolishly, proudly saying, "Scared, aren't you? Haha, see if you dare bully Brother Xiao Feng again."

Xiao Feng felt a warmth in his heart. This girl, even in her dreams, hadn't forgotten to protect him. It wasn't in vain for him to put so much effort into her well-being.

Covering everyone with blankets one by one, Xiao Feng walked out of the house, only to see a light still on in Zhao Guo'an's place next door.

Checking the time, it was already half-past one in the morning. Xiao Feng couldn't help but feel curious about why the guy was still awake.

Driven by curiosity, Xiao Feng climbed over the courtyard wall, then over Zhao Guo'an's fence. After a few rounds of climbing, he reached the balcony on the second floor in a smooth, effortless motion.

"I can't believe this!"

A voice cursed from inside the house. Xiao Feng pulled out a curved silver needle from his pocket, and with a slight "click," he unlocked the balcony door.

Through the gap in the curtains, Xiao Feng saw Zhao Guo'an pacing back and forth inside like a headless fly, repeatedly examining the dazzling golden orb Xiao Feng had given him with a magnifying glass.

This scene made Xiao Feng admire him. With such a dedicated spirit, Comrade Zhao Guo'an is bound for great things.

Just then, Zhao Guo'an placed the golden orb on the table, then took a "hammer" from the drawer.

Calling it a hammer isn't quite right because it's too small, not even the size of an adult's palm. It looks like a hammer that's been shrunken down by several sizes.

Moreover, the hammerhead isn't flat but sharply pointed, almost undetectable by the naked eye. Without the reflection of light, even Xiao Feng couldn't be sure if the sharp point existed.

Holding a magnifying glass in one hand and the tiny hammer in the other, Zhao Guo'an was about to hit the golden orb. Judging by his movements, he was deliberately controlling his strength.

But even so, it shocked Xiao Feng, who hurriedly pulled open the curtain to stop him, "Don't hit it!"

"Who?" Zhao Guo'an's face changed, instinctively turning to the voice's direction. But before he could turn his head, the hammer in his hand had already fallen in a panic.

"Buzz!!!"

A strong light illuminated the entire second floor as if it were daytime. Zhao Guo'an, being right at the forefront, couldn't help but let out a sharp scream, "Ah!"

Xiao Feng, almost swearing in anger, turned his body around to temporarily avoid the blinding glare before letting out the curses.

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