Chapter 93 Afternoon Tea
Karin brought her own set of clothes and came down from the bathroom upstairs. Liang Xi had already prepared afternoon tea as a token of his gratitude. Karin sat down and Liang Xi poured her black tea. Karin ate a small cookie, slowly savoring the taste of the mixed black tea, and leaned back in the chair, feeling indescribably comfortable.
Karin said: "I finally understand why the British like to drink tea." Food brings happiness, the armchair brings comfort, and black tea brings aftertaste. This feeling is very comfortable.
Liang Xi corrected: "You are British too."
Karin said, "My family doesn't have the habit of drinking tea. My father is a firefighter and my mother is a white-collar worker in finance. They are very busy every day. I have been playing with Baker since I was a child. Occasionally, I would have afternoon tea at a classmate's house. I was particularly envious at that time. The whole family would sit together to drink tea, eat and chat."
Liang Xi said, "I am used to afternoon tea. But now I live alone and don't have the energy to do that. If you want, you can call me in advance. Although the cookies and pastries I make don't look very good, they still taste good." Because of Fiona's impact, Liang Xi's obsession with Karin has greatly decreased. He no longer approaches Karin as a fan, but treats Karin as an acquaintance and friend. However, if Karin insists on bullying Liang Xi, Liang Xi must be able to accept it.
"I remember that." Karin smiled, her teeth were beautiful, and she looked at the video on the tablet beside her: "Watching a TV series?"
Liang Xi said: "I am researching internet celebrity killers."
Karin asked curiously, "Any conclusion?"
Liang Xi said: "There are some clues. But I'm not very interested. When you were taking a shower, I thought of some details and watched the video to verify my ideas."
Karin asked, "What details?"
Liang Xi replied: "Scars."
Karin asked again: "Scars?"
Liang Xi picked up the tablet, and Karin sat next to Liang Xi. Liang Xi enlarged the screen and observed the bodies of several kidnapped Internet celebrities, especially their hands. Liang Xi said, "Two details. The first detail: the kidnappers did not control the hands of the kidnapped , and it is very likely that they used weapons and drugs to kidnap. If it was a drug kidnapping, it should be an acquaintance. The most peculiar thing about this case is that there have been two cases, and the three kidnapped people in the third case were kidnapped the day after the Rotten Banana was announced. These Internet celebrities have good incomes and should have certain security measures. Why were they still kidnapped? I temporarily believe that the kidnappers are their acquaintances."
Karin disagreed: "If they were acquaintances, wouldn't the two internet celebrities who were released testify against the kidnappers? The police would also suspect that the kidnapper was an acquaintance of the internet celebrity based on the internet celebrity's confession."
Liang Xi replied: "I thought of a solution after much thought."
"How?" Karin asked.
Liang Xi: "Hostaged. I previously thought the killer might be a merchant who sells products to internet celebrities, but it's impossible for a merchant to support so many internet celebrities. For example, this internet celebrity became famous for her innocence. Her voice, appearance, and clothes are all very cute and youthful. What if the killer got hold of some embarrassing photos or videos?"
Karin asked back: "Why are there unpleasant videos or photos?"
Liang Xi replied: "Suppose you are a small internet celebrity, and a rich man keeps giving you money and gifts, and invites you to have supper together. Would you go?"
After careful consideration, Karin said, "If it's just a meal..."
Liang Xi said: "How could it be just a meal? You should have known very well when you went out that something would happen. You didn't know that there would be a video. You only knew that this was the big boss of your live studio. If you didn't eat this meal, you wouldn't get his gift in the future. If you eat this meal, you might become a big internet celebrity because of the big boss's support."
Karin understood and asked, "What about the male internet celebrities?"
Liang Xi said: "In addition to rich men, there are also rich women in the world. Besides, this is Europe in the 21st century, rich men can also date male internet celebrities."
Karin said, "Someone took this evidence and contacted the internet celebrities, inviting them to play a game."
Liang Xi said: "The above is just my guess, not speculation."
Liang Xi zoomed in on the hands of each kidnapped influencer: "The second detail: there were no defensive injuries. When they were kidnapped and forced to answer questions, no one resisted. From their expressions, you can see that they were less afraid. When they started the game, they seemed to already know the rules."
Liang Xi said: "So I have a few hypotheses. The first hypothesis is that it was a scandal threat, but we can't underestimate the thickness of the Internet celebrity's skin. If I were an Internet celebrity, I would definitely not be afraid of people seeing my naked butt. The second hypothesis is that it might be bought with money. But big Internet celebrities don't lack millions, and there will always be people who refuse. But why did the top three of the three Rotten Bananas participate?"
Karin waited for a moment and asked, "And then?"
Liang Xi said: "That's what I thought of."
Karin said, "If you keep thinking about it, you might be able to uncover the killer's identity."
Liang Xi replied: "I may not be able to uncover the killer's identity, but I will definitely not think about it any further."
"Why?" Karin asked.
Liang Xi replied: "Because there is no salary." Hobbies and work must be clearly distinguished.
Karin laughed and drank the tea with Liang Xi. She hadn't felt so relaxed and happy for a long time. She knew that Liang Xi was telling the truth, and it was because of this that she couldn't help but laugh.
Liang Xi felt a little embarrassed by the laughter and stood up: "I'll go get the cupcakes." Mary prepared the ingredients for the cupcakes and put them in the refrigerator. Liang Xi only had to bake them for a certain period of time.
Liang Xi took out a plate of colorful cakes from the oven. Karin's index finger moved, pointing at the cakes. Original flavor, mango flavor, chocolate flavor... She wanted to eat all of them. Liang Xi picked up a cake, peeled off the paper that wrapped the cake and handed it over: "Coffee flavor, highly recommended."
"Thank you." Karin took a bite and nodded repeatedly after savoring it.
Liang Xi said: "Vanilla flavor is also good."
Karin took it and said, "It's really good. I like it."
Although Liang Xi did not prepare the ingredients, seeing Karin enjoying the meal gave him a sense of accomplishment. Perhaps this is why many people choose to be chefs.
Liang Xi: "Rum cake, absolutely the best."
Karin took the cake, showed a cute wry smile, and said, "I can't eat any more. If I eat one, I have to run an extra mile."
Liang Xi said: "With your conditions, you don't have to worry about your body shape for the time being. Exercise is very hard."
Karin put down the cake and looked at Liang Xi: "But from a doctor's perspective, you really need exercise."
Liang Xi explained: "I have flat feet and am not suitable for exercise. This is the will of the Creator and I can only obey."
Karin laughed again. "Among all the excuses for being lazy, this one ranks number one."
Liang Xi laughed: "Follow God's will."
Karin asked, "Maybe the Creator really wants you to go swimming?"
Liang Xi thought for a while and said, "Let the Creator die."
Karin was happy again, she liked Liang Xi's shamelessness.
Karin checked the time on her phone and stood up, holding two cupcakes in her hands, "I'm on duty at the hospital. I have to go."
Liang Xi stood up: "Thank you very much for your help. Um, can I ask a question?"
Karin nodded.
Liang Xi asked: "I can't swim."
Is this a problem? Karin quickly realized that it was a problem.
Karin said, "I run at night in Berning Park every night from 8:30 to 10:30. If you want to learn the correct way to exercise, I can teach you." After that, she left with a smile.
