Chapter 99

Translator: 549690339

In the investigation room of the National Treasures Committee, Ye Xingguang and elder Gu had been interrogated for half an hour.

Ye Xingguang stuck to one statement: “I’m just a journalist, with no intention of disrespecting the national treasures. I was only asked by Yue Xi to play a song for elder Gu. Besides, I didn’t choose to go on stage, the host dragged me up there. I got shot while lying down!”

The investigator from the National Treasures Committee was obviously not satisfied with her response, “We understand the situation. It was a farce that made Miss Xia unable to get off stage, you shouldn’t have spoken out. Haven’t you realized your mistake yet?”

She swallowed back a torrent of curses!

Seeing her lack of remorse, the investigator sternly said, “Given today’s circumstances, a good citizen should have proactively helped Miss Xia out of the awkward situation. But what did you guys do? One of the reasons Miss Xia was so upset that she had to be hospitalized was because of your actions! If something happened to Miss Xia and the national treasures were gone, could you bear this responsibility?”

“Remember, the country only has one unique mermaid like Miss Xia, who is the image ambassador for our country in the world and a lucky charm in the hearts of the people, embodying a sacred and regal symbolism. As citizens, we should love and protect her. If she is harmed, the national treasures will face extinction, which would be a great loss for our nation!”

WHAT?!

Unable to control herself, Ye Xingguang blurted out, “If there’s a fear of extinction, then let her get married and have children soon. Isn’t our country suffering from severe aging? Let her have more kids, two in three years, a litter in ten years. Not only would this help increase the population, it would add to the number of national treasures too. Then, we can use the surplus national treasures as peace ambassadors and send them to other countries, which would also enhance our friendships with those countries, killing several birds with one stone.’

Old Master Gu, who had been silent all along, nodded solemnly in agreement, “l concur with this.’

The investigator thought to himself, haven’t we thought about this solution before?

But, is now the time to discuss this?

The investigator cleared his throat, ‘Let’s be serious. We are here to investigate your actions. The evidence after the investigation is solid – so we are now placing you both under detention for fifteen days for disrespecting the national treasures, coupled with a fine of twenty thousand. You two should reflect on your actions.”

After he finished, the two were locked up in the cell.

Looking around the cell, elder Gu said, “l had an old friend who frequently ended up here because his music reviews criticized Xia Yanyan. I never thought I would end up here too. I’m sorry I’ve dragged you into this, young lady.”

“Mr. Gu, it’s okay. I’ll treat it as an undercover investigation into the national treasure committee’s jail, it’s no big deal.”

She was in the middle of her period and was suddenly invited for tea without any available sanitary pads, what was she supposed to do?

Elder Gu sat down on the floor, exuding a certain dignity, “Well, since we are here already, why don’t we sit down and discuss the song? Young lady, would you be willing to sell that song to me?”

Ye Xingguang also sat down cross-legged, “Mr. Gu. I can’t decide this for my friend directly. I’ll ask her for her opinion when I get back, and then I’ll get back to you.”

Elder Gu t s eyes sparkled with amusement as he replied, “Many people often use the phrase ‘l have a friend…’ to refer to themselves. Young lady, we are now partners in adversity. Why not be more honest? 1 really like your song and I want to buy it for my protégé Ling Han’s new album. If you don’t want to sell it, that’s fine too, we can split the profit.. What do you think?”