Sir Chen, your wife is missing!

Following his previous experience in handling cases, Feng Qingyu recorded the key points in a manual for easy reference at any time. Even if the identity of the Longmen police officer could not be made public, he would handle the case as he should.

When the progress of the case was unclear, Feng Qingyu received the first good news.

Under Leonard's persuasion, dozens of workers were willing to submit their resumes to Feng's factory, temporarily putting aside their prejudices and focusing on solving the current economic crisis at home.

The production line, which has been idle for several months, will soon be able to resume its former vitality, although not completely.

After working so hard for so long, she finally saw the results, so she couldn't help but feel happy.

"I'll be right there. Wait for me for half an hour."

Putting aside the investigation, Feng Qingyu immediately rushed to a somewhat remote residential area in the west of Duolun County. Most of the people living here are the lowest class citizens of Victoria, with low income and low education. They can only do manual labor and jobs that do not require a diploma, and it is very hard to make money.

Since it is a residential area for the lower class people, the conditions are naturally not very good.

The narrow streets were filled with garbage cans that had not been cleaned up for a long time. Flies were circling around them, making an extremely unpleasant "buzzing" sound and emitting a foul smell all around.

The sunken ground was filled with gray-black sewage, which, together with the garbage, attacked the nostrils of passers-by.

Feng Qingyu passed by with his nose covered, and brushed shoulders with a few people dressed like gangsters. Behind them was a wall painted with vulgar graffiti, and if you looked closely you could find many obscene words.

The gangsters looked at every passerby, their eyes like the tongues of poisonous snakes, licking others up and down with their wet, cold and sticky gazes.

Nothing good would happen if she was targeted, and there was no benefit in getting into a conflict with them here, so she quickened her pace and left without looking back.

In broad daylight, those people did not do anything to passers-by. They just smoked against the wall, looking decadent and living a life of mediocrity.

After walking through several similar streets and seeing several similar gangsters, Feng Qingyu finally found the bakery he mentioned on the phone. The community opposite the bakery was where Leonard's family lived. They lived in one of the apartments, very close to the door.

The staircase house has only six floors at the highest. The seventh floor is the top floor, which is used for drying clothes and bedding.

Although the environment was a bit worse, it seemed to be slightly better than the place where Feng Qingyu's adoptive parents lived in Longmen. There was no damp or moldy smell in the corridor, and there was no large amount of garbage piled up, which was enough to show that the cleaner was usually very attentive.

She walked into the corridor, climbed the stairs to the sixth floor, and knocked on a beige wooden door. The paint on the door had fallen off halfway, exposing the light brown wood inside, and it urgently needed a thorough paint job.

On the metal doorplate was the resident's last name - Davis, a common last name found everywhere in Victoria.

When Leonard opened the door, he saw Feng Qingyu holding gifts in both hands.

Yan people have the habit of bringing gifts when visiting other people's homes. It would be embarrassing to come empty-handed. She bought some daily necessities from the shops she passed by on the way, such as high-end bread, butter for cooking, some miscellaneous daily necessities, skin care products for girls, and some snacks that are said to be liked by girls, which were recommended by convenience store staff.

Feng Qingyu has never studied women's hobbies, and he has to ask many people before making a decision when giving gifts.

Today, the girl from Fidelia was dressed differently. She was not wearing her usual dirty grey canvas work clothes. She really looked like a 20-year-old girl. She was wearing a white T-shirt with a logo on it. The pattern was a common model from last year's Xiosta Obsidian Festival, which could be bought online. She was wearing denim shorts and no stockings on her feet. Her long, smooth legs were very beautiful.

Her long light brown hair was combed neatly, and she had a little light makeup on her face and applied lipstick.

She dressed so carefully, could it be that she was going to meet some particularly important friend? Maybe she had other plans later, but as for what they were, Feng Qingyu thought that she was an outsider and shouldn't ask too much.

"Good afternoon, I brought you some souvenirs."

As soon as he entered the door, Feng Qingyu put the things down first, trying to make it impossible for the other party to refuse.

Leonard seemed to be in a dilemma. After receiving so many gifts, he would not be able to give any corresponding return, so he did not accept them.

"Please take them back. My father said that I can't just accept things from others... After all, I haven't started working for your factory yet."

Her panic was genuine, not a superficial emotion she pretended to hide her inner desires.

There is no point in continuing to argue about this matter. Feng Qingyu is still most concerned about starting work.

"We Yan people have no intention of taking back the gifts we gave. Have you sorted out the information and list of the workers? If it is convenient, let them start work tomorrow."

"Yes... please wait."

The girl hastily pushed open the door of a room, followed by the sound of rummaging through items. About two minutes later, she had a stack of forms with personal information in her hands.

Things were arranged in a hurry and there was no time to arrange them in any order.

The amount of information is quite large, at least about fifty or sixty people.

Regardless, this is a promising start.

49. Invitation

Feng Qingyu spent more than ten minutes browsing the information in his hand. A total of 51 people submitted their resumes to the factory. They were between 20 and 50 years old. Most of them were skilled workshop workers who knew how to produce more than one product and were experienced.

"After reading the information, let them gather tomorrow. My housekeeper will act as a guide to familiarize them with the factory environment and introduce the production line. If there are no accidents, they can start work soon. After the first day of work, I will have someone pay the first week's salary first, and then settle accounts every weekend. Is there any problem?"

"No, everyone agrees with your approach and hopes to get rid of the shadow of the past and start a new life."

"If you hadn't come forward to persuade me, this matter might not have gone so smoothly. Thank you for your efforts."

Feng Qingyu gave Leonard a normal hug. Leonard blushed but accepted it calmly.

This hug was not filled with any passion, just the kind common between friends, and they both knew it. What happened that night had already ended, and the intersection between the two was probably limited to work, and no more involved.

Then, Feng Qingyu looked around the house. Apart from Leonard, she didn't see the other two residents.

Leonard understood what she meant and explained quickly, "My father took my sister to the hospital for treatment, leaving me alone at home to entertain them. I'm really sorry. Do you want to stay for lunch? They will be home in an hour."

"Don't bother. My servants will prepare it for me. I'll take the information first and contact you if you have anything. Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

Under the girl's gaze, Feng Qingyu left the narrow corridor and entered the stairwell.

She didn't notice the slightly disappointed expression on the face of the person behind her, as her mind was full of the drama that was about to begin. The medical operator of Rhodes Island, Miss Ceylon, who came from a prominent family, sent two tickets to the theater, hoping that she could learn to relax after work and appreciate some elegant things to cultivate her sentiments.

When it comes to Victorian classic plays, the most performed ones must be "The Battle of the Four Emperors" and "King Dracogael", especially "King Dracogael", which is a must-see for every Victorian.

Over the years, actors have changed from generation to generation, but the script remains the same, and the actors are proud to perform in it.

Feng Qingyu thought she had to watch such a famous play. In a sense, she was half Victorian, because many years ago, the Feng family had left Yan Country and became Victorian citizens.

There were two tickets in her hand, but she was alone.

"It would be great if Nian was here, she might be a little interested. Watching more good dramas should be able to save the bad movies she made and prevent the eyes of Rhodes Island operators from being poisoned."

It's sad not being able to find someone to watch it with, because audiences who enjoy plays and movies tend to go in pairs.

Just as she was standing on the street, at a loss, she suddenly saw a figure flashing past in the bookstore across the street. It was a figure with a dull expression, long brown hair looming between the bookshelves, with a cold expression, flipping through some books as thick as milk cartons.

There is no better choice at the moment. Although Yaye is not a pleasant person to get along with, the drama tickets worth thousands of Longmen coins cannot be wasted.

"Forget it, let's just have her."

Feng Qingyu touched the admission ticket in his pocket, feeling nervous.

It was not the sweet anxiety before confessing to the one you love, but the anxiety of going to death that prevailed. After all, the other party was a gentle and easy-going Ursus, so it was not so easy to convince him.

Yaye's menstrual period seemed to have just ended. She no longer frowned and looked bitter and resentful. She walked to the counter to pay with a very thick book in her hand, and something embarrassing happened.

I forgot to bring my wallet when I went out today.

Not only did she not bring her wallet, she also did not bring her bank card or credit card. The cashier was urging her because there were several customers waiting in line to check out, and if she kept delaying, they would become increasingly impatient.

"Let me do it."

The savior arrived and handed over a large-denomination Victorian pound note, quickly solving the small urgent problem.

It was a book written by a famous Victorian doctor. It described what she saw and heard while wandering around the land of Terra. She incorporated medical knowledge into the description of local customs and practices, and the content was very detailed.

But most people won’t buy this kind of books, because they are not as interesting to read as novels, and they take twice as long to read, and they may be discouraged by their impetuous mood before they get to the exciting parts.

Feng Qingyu admires Yaye's self-discipline.

Yaye really liked the book, and silently accepted the fact that she had to pay for it, and she would pay it back as soon as she returned to the room.

"Thank you. Anything else?"

"There's a play starting in two hours at the Toronto County Theatre. Miss Ceylon sent two tickets. I just happened to see you and wanted to ask if you want to watch it together?"

"This way of pairing is very outdated. However, I happen to be interested in Victorian history. Teacher Kelsey believes that I should not limit myself to medical books, but should look further ahead and approach the world from multiple aspects, and drama is one of them."

"so?"

"I accept your invitation."

"call……"

Feng Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief and handed her an admission ticket.

Things were easier than she thought, but it felt unreal. After spending some time with him recently, she realized that Yaye was not a stone that could not be touched by anything, and that she would occasionally show some warmth.

The two of them ate something quick near the theater, waited until admission time, and followed the crowd into the theater.

Unlike cinemas, the theater is less intrusive in terms of modernity, and the classical atmosphere still dominates. The auditorium structure of the theater is semicircular, with the stage in front.

There is also an auditorium below the stage, which has only one level and a circular structure divided into four levels. The ticket Feng Qingyu got is very close to the stage, but it is not in the first row, so he needs to look up to see the stage clearly.

The heroine, King Dracogel, is played by Victoria's famous actress, Louise Rogier, who is well-known in Terra. She was born into a theatrical family and her parents are both celebrities in the circle.

Although her race is not Draco, but Vaifan who looks similar to Draco, she meets the criteria for playing this role and becomes the best actor of the year.

Before the performance began, the audience was still chatting quietly.

Feng Qingyu and Yaye didn't have much to talk about, as the latter was flipping through the books she had just bought. At three o'clock in the afternoon, the red curtain on the stage automatically opened, and the scenery of the first play jumped into everyone's eyes.

The overhead lights suddenly went out.

50. The Shock of Decapitation

The first scene is set in Victoria, a small village far from Londinium, where a woman moans urgently in bed.

She had persisted for a long time and was almost exhausted, but the baby was still not born.

The child's father paced the house anxiously. The doctor and others who helped with the delivery also looked solemn, worried that something might happen to the pregnant woman.

The sky outside was covered with dark clouds. Although it was not time for the sun to set yet, it was so dark that there was not a trace of sunlight.

The baby's cry never came, and just when everyone thought that the poor woman was going to die in childbirth, suddenly, a dazzling light broke through the dark clouds, shone through the roof into the house, and brightened the area around the woman.

In such dazzling light, a loud cry broke the stagnant and heavy atmosphere in the house, and the woman was safe and sound.

The actors on the stage were very engaged, as if they were the people of that time. It was not 1098 now, but rather a distant and fascinating era that often appeared in history books.

The first act ended with the birth of the child. The red curtain slowly closed, and when it opened again, the scene changed rapidly. The dilapidated hut scene just now disappeared, and the actors were replaced.

The second act is still in that poor village. The scene moves to an open space outdoors, where several children are chasing and playing, looking very happy.

One of the taller Draco girls was particularly active. Although her clothes and face were covered with gray stains, her face was not gloomy at all. She was more commanding than any other child, commanding the children in her camp to fight and achieve the final victory.

In rural villages with isolated environments and few entertainment options, children have very limited options for entertainment. Most of the games they usually play are marching games or knight games. Each side elects a leader, sets the rules of the game, and then starts fighting.

The Drake girl stood on the haystack, holding a wooden sword, looking high-spirited and looking down as if she were an emperor looking down on the world.

The woman who appeared in the previous scene walked out of the "house" and looked at the girl standing on the haystack with a helpless look on her face.

"Really? I told you to learn needlework at home, but you disappeared in less than a few minutes. Can't you learn from the two sisters next door? They are well behaved every day, and they can embroider more patterns than the books you read!"

The girl was not to be outdone.

"Mom, sewing is not for me. My dream is not to be an ordinary peasant woman who only knows how to stay in the village and waste her life, but to be a soldier charging into battle on the battlefield."

She wielded the crude wooden sword in her hand and looked up at the sky. The ambitions of great people are always extraordinary, and this scene is also an important part of the life of the Victorian legend.

The girl's mother thought her daughter was just being young and frivolous and would stay at home and do farm work obediently when she grew up.

The second act ended, just like the first act, the red curtain slowly closed, the actors left the stage, and the actors for the next act were ready and came onto the stage.

During the intermission, Feng Qingyu stole a glance at Yaye who was sitting next to him. Yaye looked normal, with a relaxed look on her face, and it was obvious that she was very satisfied with the superb performance on stage.

Since joining Rhodes Island, Yaye has rarely had the opportunity to relax and unwind like she does now, and often forces herself to fill her schedule without any time to spare.

Before this, she had never seen a play in a theatre in Victoria.

Starting from the third act, the famous actor who plays the young King Dracogel appears on the stage. Although he is wearing shabby clothes, his temperament cannot be concealed.

There was a burst of exclamations from the audience. Many people came here for this reason, and seeing their favorite actors was more gratifying than anything else.

Feng Qingyu's attention was also attracted by the people on the stage.

From the third act onwards, the plot becomes more and more exciting, and the atmosphere is set to its best. In the tenth act, King Drakgeir bids farewell to his sweetheart in the village, or more precisely, his former sweetheart - a country girl of the Flin tribe who has a beautiful appearance but no lofty ambitions.

"I know that you have a fire in your heart. No matter what, it will not go out. No one can shake your goal. You have read a lot of books, been to school, and know a lot about the land of Terra. I am just an unknown village girl, not worthy of you. In the future, your name will be recorded in history books, and I will probably be buried in the dust of history."

She embraced the young Gaelic King and offered him her red lips.

It was not a borrowed position, and the actors were also very dedicated. If you say conservative, Yan people can still be considered conservative. Western countries like Victoria and Columbia have always been open and informal, and a passionate kiss is nothing.

There is also a sex scene in the original novel, where the two people make love in a cabin. However, those scenes are too inappropriate for children and are not suitable for such an elegant place as a theater.

Many of the audience members in the auditorium are minors and cannot watch such content.