You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 547 Voting Results
Qin Ming's eyes were firm, and his voice was steady and powerful: "I never said that my family should be executed, and it's impossible for me to say that."

Chen Xiang could no longer control her emotions, and tears welled up in her eyes: "Wuwu... Wuwu...!" She clenched her handkerchief tightly, and her shoulders trembled constantly.

Tong Xiaoliang stood there in a daze, stammering and unable to utter a complete sentence: "...Ah, ah."

Qian Jin took a deep breath, and a subtle gloom flashed across his eyes behind his glasses:

"...Never mind. There was indeed a slight problem with my calculations just now. However, the voting has already begun. From now on, I'll leave it to you to judge for yourself."

He turned to Hualu, who had been silent the entire time, "It's Miss Hualu's turn... right?"

Hualu lowered her head, her slender fingers gently stroking the hem of her kimono. Her voice was soft but hesitant, "According to the seating order, it should be my turn, right? However, there's too little basis for judgment..."

Gao Mei looked at Qin Ming, her eyes full of confusion and surprise: "...Why can you be so calm..."

Qin Ming's eyes were as calm as a deep pool: "If you don't stay calm, you will make mistakes."

He looked around and said in a gentle but firm voice, "So... Xiaomei, whether it's you or Mom, please calm down. Please."

Chen Xiang lowered her head and remained silent: "..." Tears silently slid down her face.

"I..." Qin Ming was about to speak, but was interrupted by Wang Lina.

Wang Lina suddenly straightened up, a glint of enlightenment flashing in her eyes: "...Xiao Qin, wait a minute."

She said apologetically, "Sorry to interrupt, I suddenly remembered something."

Qin Ming raised his eyebrows slightly: "Hmm?"

Tong Xiaoliang finally found his voice: "What's the matter?"

There was a hint of urgency in Wang Lina's voice: "Can the ape introduce itself now?"

Qian Jin's expression suddenly became alert. "...Why do you say that? It's better for protectors not to reveal their identities. Qin Ming and Old Man Gao both said that, right?"

Wang Lina bit her lower lip, as if trying to form her words. "Well, I don't know how to put it... Let's put it this way, what do you think the apes are worth?" Her eyes sparkled with wisdom. "It's just that we know each other's identities, right? Other than that, they don't have any other abilities."

Qin Ming nodded thoughtfully: "...Yes, if there is any use, it is probably to restrain those who want to pretend to be snakes."

Wang Lina's voice became more and more certain: "I think the monkeys' mutual verification is, in a sense, equivalent to the snake's inspection results, which can serve as proof that they are not wolves."

Zhao Gang frowned: "...What if someone lies."

Wang Lina looked Zhao Gang straight in the eye and said word by word, "The risk is too high."

She sat gracefully on the tatami, her dark eyes gleaming with wisdom, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "If I pretend to be a monkey and introduce myself...Brother Gang, what will you do?"

Zhao Gang frowned and remained silent.

After a long moment, he slowly spoke, "Tell me who the other ape is."

Wang Lina nodded slightly, and her slender fingers tapped lightly on the low table in front of her, making a slight "dong dong" sound: "Well, but I can't say it, because I'm lying. If I say that the other monkey is Xiaoliang..." She was interrupted by an exclamation before she finished her words.

Tong Xiaoliang suddenly jumped up from his seat, almost knocking over the teacup in front of him. His fair face flushed red, and his eyes were wide with panic: "How did you know?"

Wang Lina couldn't help but smile. She shook her head, her long hair swaying slightly with the movement. "Oh, don't be ridiculous. Anyway, I can't prove it, right?"

Zhao Gang frowned, his calloused hands unconsciously clenching and unclenching. "...I get it, but what if they admit it? Maybe they think the monkey identity is safer."

Wang Lina's eyes grew sharper, like a sword unsheathed. "Then let the real ape reveal his identity, and then choose the one to be executed from among the four."

Qian Jin pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, the lenses reflecting the light of the oil lamp, making it difficult to see his expression: "This is also..."

"Only wolves would lie to survive. As long as it is based on this principle, it is right to do so, right? Qian Jin." Wang Lina looked directly into Qian Jin's eyes. Her voice was firm and calm, like ice in winter.

Qian Jin was silent for a long time, the air seemed to freeze. Finally, he slowly nodded, "...That's right. If we do this, no one will dare to pretend to be a monkey."

Qin Ming held his chin, a glimmer of understanding flashed in his deep eyes: "Hmm... Whether it's for humans or wolves, pretending to be a monkey is too dangerous. There's no value in trying..."

Wang Lina glanced around at everyone in the room, her gaze sweeping across each face like a searchlight. "Is there anyone else who doesn't understand?" The room was completely silent, with only the solitary chirping of cicadas in the distance. "...No? Then identify yourself. That way we can eliminate two suspects."

Tong Xiaoliang suddenly raised his hand, like a primary school student who couldn't wait to answer a question, and he looked extremely excited: "Me, me, me."

Wang Lina turned to him and raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong? Xiaoliang."

Tong Xiaoliang rubbed his hands nervously, a look of shyness and nervousness on his face: "Well, I am the ape."

"...Are you serious?" There was a hint of doubt in Wang Lina's voice.

"Well, YES, I am a monkey." Tong Xiaoliang nodded vigorously, his whole body trembling slightly.

Zhao Gang's gaze pierced Tong Xiaoliang like a sharp sword: "Then tell me who the other ape is?"

Tong Xiaoliang pointed to a corner of the room without hesitation: "Xiao Mei!"

"Huh--?!" Zhao Gang widened his eyes, his rough face full of shock.

Qin Ming turned to the girl who had remained silent in the corner: "Xiao Mei, is that so?"

Xiao Mei slowly raised her head, confusion written all over her delicate face: "What?"

Tong Xiaoliang suddenly leaned closer with a sly smile on his face: "Um, when you woke up yesterday morning, was there any pattern on your stomach?"

Xiao Mei stood up suddenly, her clear eyes sparkling with surprise: "! Yes! A monkey!"

As dusk deepened, the atmosphere in the room grew more solemn. Qin Ming turned to Hua Lu, who was wearing a white witch costume and asked, "Do you recognize that pattern?"

Hualu lowered her head, her long black hair covering half of her face. Her voice was so soft that it almost disappeared into the air: "...Well, I taught her to play the game of worshipping the Thousand Myojin."

Wang Lina glanced around, her bright eyes scanning everyone's face. "Are there any other monkeys who would like to identify themselves?" The room fell into a dead silence, only the occasional chime of the wind chimes under the eaves. She nodded slightly, her expression firm. "...No? That's confirmed then."

Qin Ming gently pushed up his glasses, the lenses reflecting the candlelight: "Hmm... then it's correct."

Zhao Gang suddenly frowned, a look of annoyance on his weathered face. "...So, my vote was wasted, wasn't it?" His rough hands clenched and unclenched subconsciously. Wang Lina's eyes lit up, as if she had come up with a good idea. "Then let's vote again."

Qian Jin immediately interrupted her, with a hint of warning in his voice: "Do you want to break the rules?" A sharp light flashed in the eyes hidden behind the gold-rimmed glasses.

Qin Ming coughed lightly, his tone gentle but firm: "It's better to prohibit re-voting. If you can regret it at any time, voting will be meaningless."

Zhao Gang sighed helplessly, his burly figure slightly hunched. "...There's nothing else to do. Let's just forget it."

Wang Lina suddenly turned to Qin Ming and said, "I'm sorry for interrupting you just now, Xiao Qin. Please continue."

Qin Ming gathered his thoughts and cast his gaze towards the old man who remained silent in the corner. "...I vote for Master Wolf because he has remained silent, which indirectly benefits the Wolf."

Tong Xiaoliang suddenly jumped up from his seat: "It's my turn. I'll vote for Granny Rong with one million votes."

Granny Rong stood up suddenly, her wrinkled face flushed red with anger: "Why!"

Qian Jin interrupted impatiently: "One person only has one vote!"

Tong Xiaoliang stuck out his tongue like a naughty child: "Then I'll vote for Granny Rong. The look in her eyes when she voted for Sister Lina was really suspicious!"

Granny Rong was trembling with anger, her hunched body straightening in anger. "W-what...what do you mean? What nonsense are you talking about...!! Young people these days are really getting worse with each generation...!!"

Wang Lina gently waved the paper fan in her hand, frowning slightly: "Ah, it's my turn! Um... what should I do..." She pondered for a moment, then raised her head: "I vote for Master Wolf."

Master Wolf remained silent, his weathered face expressionless: "..."

Qian Jin's frown deepened: "What's going on? Are you voting for him too?"

Wang Lina glanced at him coldly: "What's it to you? The reason is that there is no one more suspicious than him for the time being. Okay, it's Xiaomei's turn."

Gao Mei stood up, her pretty face filled with anger. She pointed a trembling finger at Hua Lu and said, "I vote for Hua Lu. She must have summoned the pollution here."

Hualu raised her head slightly, the moonlight shining through the window lattice onto her pale face. A trace of sadness flashed in her deep eyes: "...No, I just came here to complete my mission."

Gao Mei suddenly slammed the table and stood up, her voice trembling with excitement: "If you are not a wolf, then clean up the pollution!!"

Qian Jin suddenly stood up and looked at Gao Mei. His young face was twisted with anger, and his suit and tie were a little messy. "Just stop it!"

Hualu lowered her head, her slender fingers twisting the hem of her miko's clothes, her voice filled with deep remorse: "...I'm so useless...I'm speechless..."

Qian Jin adjusted his tie and forced himself to calm down. "There's no need to argue with this kind of person... Hualu, it's your turn. The person you voted for is definitely suspicious."

Wang Lina curled her lips and muttered softly, "Flatterer..." The paper fan in her hand closed with a "snap".

Hua Lu slowly raised her head, her face looking exceptionally pale in the moonlight: "...I vote for Qin Ming."

Chen Xiang suddenly jumped up from her seat, her heavily made-up face distorted with shock: "—You! You!!"

Hua Lu's voice remained calm, but her eyes were remarkably firm. "I'm not doubting him, but... I do think this." She paused, then continued, "Among the people present, if he is the Wolf God, that would be the worst possible outcome."

Qin Ming pushed up his glasses, the light reflected from the lenses obscuring his eyes. "...Indeed, I've said too much. Even if you think I'm deceiving everyone, I can't do anything about it."

His voice was filled with a hint of helplessness. "However, I don't think I've ever said anything wrong. At least, I don't plan to do that. Even if Hualu votes for me, it doesn't matter. Voting is a manifestation of will, and this matter is very important."

Qian Jin glanced around, his gaze lingering on each person's face for a moment: "...Master Wolf is leading by three votes. Kid, it's your turn."

Hualu turned to the little girl who had been silent in the corner and asked gently, "Xiaomei, do you understand?"

Xiao Mei timidly raised her head, her big eyes filled with fear. "...Can you point out who the wolf is?"

Hualu nodded gently: "Yeah."

Xiao Mei pointed at Wang Lina tremblingly: "...this sister."

Wang Lina was stunned, and the paper fan in her hand fell onto the tatami: "...Me?...Oh, no way?"

Xiao Mei shrank back like a frightened animal: "...How scary."

Wang Lina rolled her eyes: "I think you are more terrifying..."

Qian Jin cleared his throat and said, "Let's start the final vote. Except for Wang Lina and Mr. Wolf, the other nine people will vote again."

Wang Lina remained silent, staring at the ground: "..."

Master Wolf suddenly spoke, a strange light flashing in his cloudy eyes: "...The wolf is coming..."

The room fell into a dead silence, with only the chimes under the eaves ringing in the cold wind. After a long moment, Qian Jin finally announced, "...the result of the re-vote is... Mr. Wolf with seven votes and Wang Lina with two votes."

Tong Xiaoliang touched the back of his head and said uneasily, "Except for Granny Rong and Xiaome, everyone voted for Grandpa..."

Qian Jin looked at Mr. Wolf expressionlessly: "Alright. Old man, accept the reality."

Master Wolf still maintained his calm demeanor: "..."

Zhao Gang sighed, his weather-beaten face filled with fatigue. "...Since the decision has been made, then be prepared. Let's all shoulder the blame for the murder together."

He paused and added, "Grandpa, do you understand?"

Master Wolf slowly stood up, his hunched figure casting a long shadow in the candlelight. "I need a moment."

Zhao Gang looked surprised: "Huh?"

Master Wolf's voice remained calm: "We must clean it up."

Qian Jin nodded thoughtfully: "...sorting out the relics? This level of buffer period is not impossible to accommodate."

Gao Mei's face was full of vigilance: "Are you trying to escape?"

(End of this chapter)