Double evil in the business district

The unfamiliar voice came from the venue manager, Manager Chen, who came forward with a nod and a bow, a fawning smile on his face.

Xiao Yue responded politely, then walked towards the exhibition hall impatiently.

However, the moment she stepped into the exhibition hall, her expectations were instantly dashed - several of the most important exhibits, including artist Zhang's representative work "Starry Sky", had disappeared!

The empty booth was like a giant beast, silently devouring Xiao Yue's hopes.

"What's going on? Where's "Starry Sky"?!" Xiao Yue's voice trembled slightly with shock.

Manager Chen rushed over upon hearing the noise, his face instantly turning pale as he stammered, "This...this...I don't know! He was fine this morning..."

"It's still fine?! Now the things are gone, and you say you didn't know?!" Xiao Yue suppressed the anger in his heart and questioned harshly.

She immediately contacted the security personnel, but all she got was a series of excuses and wrangling.

"The surveillance camera is broken," "The person on duty last night asked for leave," "I didn't see anything unusual"...

These perfunctory answers were like adding fuel to the fire, causing Xiao Yue's anger to erupt completely.

"Negligence! This is your negligence!" She pointed at the security captain and shouted angrily, "If the exhibits can't be recovered, none of you will be free from responsibility!"

Xiao Yue forced himself to calm down and began to carefully examine the exhibition hall, trying to find any clues.

She found that the lock of the display case showed no signs of being pried open, which indicated that the thief most likely had the key to the exhibition hall.

Could it be an inside job?

This thought made Xiao Yue's heart tighten.

She looked around and her eyes fell on Manager Chen. He was pale, his eyes were flickering, and beads of sweat were oozing from his forehead.

"Manager Chen," Xiao Yue's voice was cold and sharp, "Is the key to the monitoring room with you?"

Manager Chen's face suddenly changed, his lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a word.

He subconsciously touched his pocket, empty...

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

There was no point in panicking, she had to find a solution as soon as possible.

Unlike in the past when he would just get anxious when faced with a crisis, this time Xiao Yue acted decisively and called the police.

"Hello, I want to report a theft at the Municipal Art Exhibition Hall..." She explained the situation concisely and emphasized the value and importance of the stolen exhibits.

Manager Chen was stunned watching from the side. He didn't expect Xiao Yue to call the police so decisively. He had originally planned to make a big deal out of a small matter, but now that things had gotten out of hand, his face became paler and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.

The staff around were also whispering, surprised by Xiao Yue's behavior. They originally thought that Xiao Yue would be like other rich girls, crying and asking for help from her family or boyfriend.

At the police station, Xiao Yue actively cooperated with Officer Wang's investigation. She recounted the events in a clear and organized manner and provided information about suspicious persons she had observed, including Manager Chen's unusual behavior and several people acting suspiciously near the exhibition hall.

Officer Wang originally thought that Xiao Yue was just a delicate young lady, but he didn't expect her to be so calm and composed, and her observation of details was very keen. He couldn't help but look at her with admiration.

"Ms. Xiao, thank you for your cooperation. We will investigate as soon as possible and strive to recover the stolen exhibits as soon as possible."

Xiao Yue walked out of the police station, looked up at the gloomy sky, and felt uneasy.

This art exhibition is of vital importance to her. If it cannot be held smoothly, it will not only cause huge losses to the company, but also damage her reputation in the industry.

Just when she was feeling upset, her cell phone suddenly rang and an unfamiliar number flashed on the screen...

"Hello?" Xiao Yue answered the phone.

A low and hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone: "Ms. Xiao, I know who stole your exhibits..."

Shen Ting's car stopped in front of the police station. He strode out, his black suit making him stand out in the crowd.

Seeing Xiao Yue's slightly tired figure, he frowned slightly and quickly walked to her side.

"What happened?

" His voice was deep and powerful, with a subtle hint of worry.

Xiao Yue briefly told him what had happened. Shen Ting listened quietly, with a cold light flashing in his deep eyes.

He gently held Xiao Yue's hand, and the warmth of his palm gave her a hint of strength, "Don't worry, I will help you.

"These few short words calmed Xiao Yue's anxious heart.

Before Xiao Yue had time to catch her breath, her phone rang again. This time it was the assistant of the studio of Zhang, the co-artist of the exhibition.

"Ms. Xiao, Teacher Zhang...he doesn't seem to want to continue participating in this exhibition..." The assistant's hesitant voice made Xiao Yue's heart hang in the air again.

"I see.

"Xiao Yue hung up the phone, frowning.

Artist Zhang is the highlight of this exhibition. If he withdraws, it will be a devastating blow to the exhibition.

She immediately decided to go to Artist Zhang's studio in person.

"I have to go to Artist Zhang's studio," Xiao Yue said to Shen Ting, "He seems to have changed his mind.

" Shen Ting nodded, "I'll go with you.

"

After arriving at the studio, Xiao Yue was turned away.

The studio door was closed and no one answered after knocking for a long time.

The assistant's call couldn't be reached, and Xiao Yue had a bad feeling in his heart.

Does Artist Zhang really intend to give up this exhibition?

No, she couldn't give up, this exhibition was too important to her.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and looked at the closed door with a determined gaze. She raised her hand and was about to knock again...

Suddenly, there was a sound of shattering porcelain from inside the door, followed by a man's angry roar: "Get out! I don't want to see anyone!"