Chapter 85: Joining the Drama Club
After listening, Lin Qian felt a bit dumbfounded. "This... even if there really are ghosts, it has nothing to do with me, right? I'm just a writer."
Chu Jiang simply asked him, "Who asked you to write this script? Under what circumstances did you accept it, and for how much?"
Lin Qian briefly explained that the main reason was financial difficulties. Whenever there was work, he would take it, which matched perfectly with Xiao Gao's testimony.
"When you were creating the script, did anything strange happen?"
Lin Qian furrowed his brows and recalled for a moment before slowly saying, "No, everything was normal. My life is just a routine - work and then off work. I haven't encountered any ghosts or anything like that."
"So where do you get your creative inspiration from?"
Lin Qian scratched his head and felt a little embarrassed. "Um... can I explain this to you and the officer separately?"
"Sure," Chu Jiang said and took the opportunity to pull him closer.
During this process, Chu Jiang secretly checked Lin Qian's body. Everything was normal, with no signs of being affected by supernatural powers.
As they reached a spot behind the tent, Lin Qian whispered two words, "The notebook."
Chu Jiang instantly understood, but Officer Lin was a bit confused. "What notebook? Please clarify."
Little did they know, as soon as he said that, the students from Riverside University began looking at Lin Qian with strange expressions in their eyes...
When Lin Qian mentioned his death, Chu Jiang cleared his throat and changed the subject. "Alright, I've gathered enough preliminary information. Now we need to join the drama club."
Upon hearing this, the students from the drama club all took a step back, one by one.
Because Chu Jiang wants to join the drama club, he doesn't need to report to them. When he said this, most likely he wants someone to show him the way.
"Don't worry, your activity room is just that big. I also looked at the building plan earlier, there's no need for someone to show us the way."
The students finally breathed a sigh of relief, especially Xiao Li who brought his classmates out. He thought that the young man across from them would see his courage and strategy, and intentionally bring him along.
"But Lin Qian must go with me."
As soon as Chu Jiang said this, Lin Qian exclaimed, "Why should I go? I can't help."
Chu Jiang remained calm, "Whether you can help or not, I can judge for myself."
"Now I don't know if this ghost is performing according to the script you wrote or according to your thoughts."
"If it's the former, it's fine, but if it's the latter, the actual scenes I encounter may change because of your thoughts. That's why you must go with me."
Lin Qian frowned, "But I don't know how to catch ghosts. Will you protect me?"
"I will protect you, but I can't promise that you will come out alive, because I am not sure if I can survive myself."
Chu Jiang always tells the truth, and he never underestimates any unknown ghosts.
Maybe they are only rated as Grade C, but that doesn't mean the ghosts in the drama club won't trigger the deadly murder rules, just like his blood-stained hands.
After Chu Jiang said that, Lin Qian felt even more miserable, "Can I refuse?"
"No, but according to our department's regulations, you can receive a cash subsidy afterwards."
Lin Qian's eyes immediately lit up, "How much?"
Chu Jiang looked at Luo Yifeng, and Luo Yifeng replied immediately, "At least thirty thousand, and if you can make outstanding contributions in this case, the cash reward will be even higher."
"Why didn't you say so earlier," Lin Qian immediately dropped his bitter expression and changed to a righteous look, "For the safety of the citizens of Luohe City, I'm willing to go all out!"
Neither the police officers nor the students in the club found this scene funny.
Because Lin Qian is going to enter a drama club that has turned into something unknown, risking his life.
Is 30,000 yuan a lot? Or is it really a lot for Lin Qian...
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After some preparation, Chu Jiang took Lin Qian into the sealed building.
Lin Qian is wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a baton. Of course, he can't be given a gun, not to mention that he doesn't know how to use it. That would be too dangerous.
The building is dark at the moment. During the day, everyone evacuated, so naturally, the lights are not on.
Chu Jiang didn't turn on any lights along the way, just asked Lin Qian to use his own flashlight.
The reason for not turning on the lights is simple. When there is no obvious spread of supernatural events, it's best to keep everything at the scene as it is and not to disturb it.
Because you never know if an unintentional action will suddenly worsen the situation.
This is mentioned in the new employee handbook, it's considered common knowledge.
Also, Chu Jiang has night vision ability, he doesn't mind; but Lin Qian still needs to turn on the flashlight.
After formally entering the hallway, Chu Jiang turned on his satellite phone to stay in contact with his operator, but they didn't communicate.
This can test whether communication inside and outside will be interrupted by supernatural powers and when it will be interrupted.
It can be said that the current Chu Jiang is following the formal procedures of a responsible person, all of which are the experiences accumulated by his predecessors. He wants to live long, so naturally he will humbly learn.
The two of them didn't take the elevator, they went directly through the stairs. This is because they were worried that the power of the ghosts might invade from the outside and affect the elevator's operation.
In the darkness, only the heavy footsteps of the two men sounded in the long corridor, resulting in an especially empty echo, which made people instinctively nervous.
The drama club is on the fifth floor. Chu Jiang is not in a hurry, he just walks slowly and chats with Lin Qian along the way, so he doesn't get too nervous.
"I heard you work as a mobile game copywriter, right? The formal term seems to be 'copywriter planner'?"
Lin Qian forced a smile, "Almost, but I belong to the lower level, so my salary is just a little over four thousand."
Chu Jiang was somewhat surprised, "At least you're a planner, and it's only four thousand?"
There are highs and lows within the industry. The lower level earns between four and eight thousand. Those who do well can make between eight thousand and twenty thousand.
"For higher positions, you need to be a jack-of-all-trades. It's not just about having good writing skills, but also understanding planning and operations."
"Someone like me is just a punching bag, with no say. If they want me to make changes, I have to make them."
"Sometimes, it's even more ridiculous. People who do art, design levels, or handle numbers, anyone can come and interfere. In their eyes, it's just storytelling, so the barrier is too low. I could do it too."
"In my previous company, there was even a case where a high-level person was parachuted in just to pick the fruits..."
Chu Jiang just started the conversation, and Lin Qian continued to complain endlessly.
