I’m Really Scared
Chapter 187: Big News

After reviewing all the detailed information provided by Lin Shuman, Guan Shan couldn't help but marvel at the stark difference between ordinary people and Espers.

While Special Security Group often seemed overwhelmed in cases involving Esper criminals, in situations without Esper involvement, ordinary people had no secrets from Special Security Group.

Take the case of the Fuxin Orphanage, for instance. If Guan Shan hadn't intervened, it would have been a muddled affair for Bei Qing. She trusted people to help, only to be stopped by them under the guise of concern. Her funds would have been drained, and selling the orphanage at a low price to the old headmaster's son would have seemed inevitable.

In the end, she might never have known the true story behind the scenes. The orphanage would be rebuilt, the children dispersed to other institutions, and the perpetrators would profit immensely.

But with Special Security Group's involvement, the truth became crystal clear.

Guan Shan couldn't help but recall his file, which briefly mentioned the intervention of Special Security Group the morning after the restaurant incident when he clashed with Jiang Siyuan.

Xia Lei allowing him to see this file indicated genuine acceptance of him as one of their own, hence no concealment.

Guan Shan understood this. Reflecting on his own behavior back then, he felt a bit scared himself.

This kind of testing was inevitable to prove Special Security Group's integrity.

But it also showed that for Espers, ordinary people like Jiang Siyuan, no matter how rich or powerful, were merely tools.

Used when needed, discarded when not, without any notification.

This is what sets Special Security Group apart from regular official organizations.

Because the rules for Espers are made by Espers!

No wonder the real restrictions on Espers are so few... only one psychological red line is absolutely untouchable, everything else can be navigated.

In essence, choosing to enter the Esper world means detaching from normal rules, leading to a gradual erosion of moral values.

Guan Shan had been dealing with Espers all this time, typically without intersecting with ordinary people's affairs. Now, seeing firsthand how Espers handle such matters, he realized the vast disparity.

"If this continues... I'll probably be gradually assimilated too."

Guan Shan sighed. He had noticed the shift in his mindset while dealing with Yan Tie's group.

He was changing faster than typical Espers, as his daily life, apart from interactions with Shen Dinghua, was quite dull.

With no family and no friends, he lacked the ropes that maintained a "normal" life.

Gaining the simulator and encountering Espers, he was inevitably consumed by the "abnormal."

"So at least, I need to keep my job at the newspaper, and more importantly, I need Xiao Shen."

Guan Shan believed that as long as he had Xiao Shen, he could still be a normal person.

"Hmm... The support team has already apprehended that lawyer. This lawyer isn't a good person either, having advised many on making false statements and defended numerous scumbags. Under threat, he'll likely turn over quickly. For these people, their own lives are paramount."

"Once we have the revised will, the seven artworks Bei Dexin preserved in his lifetime will belong to the orphanage. They can be auctioned for charity, solving the funding problem and using Bei Dexin's name for publicity. He quietly managed this orphanage while alive, but his will shows he was willing to use his works and fame to promote it."

"No wonder Bei Guangji wanted to keep the will. If it gets out, the orphanage will be associated with Bei Dexin's name, making any future manipulation by him extremely difficult..."

Lin Shuman's chatter pulled Guan Shan back to the present. He pondered, "Rectifying the will and saving the orphanage isn't enough. Investigate Bei Guangji too. If he's so adept now, his dirt might be even worse than the lawyer's."

Guan Shan added, "Our newspaper's official account hasn't had big news in almost a month..."

Lin Shuman blinked, recalling that the man before her was primarily a journalist.

A journalist's job is to present the truth to the world...

Bei Guangji had indeed hit the wrong target.

Guan Shan squinted, "Messing with the charity orphanage his father supported shows how petty he is. Instead of waiting for his retaliation, it's better to preemptively strip him of that power, once and for all."

He turned to Lin Shuman, "Isn't that right?"

Alright, back to the Esper's perspective.

Lin Shuman nodded, agreeing that there was no need to give an ordinary person the chance to retaliate, "I'll have the support team investigate immediately."

Guan Shan suddenly asked, "By the way, what happened to those three from the support team? I haven't seen them since we got back."

Lin Shuman twitched, "They... quit their jobs to work at White Night's detective agency."

Guan Shan: "..."

Well, that was expected.

It's good. After experiencing life-threatening crises together in the Room, the three support staff and White Night had bonded deeply. Their camaraderie had turned into a brotherhood, a touching story.

Back home, Guan Shan received the information from Lin Shuman.

Skimming through, he saw a page filled with misdeeds.

"Bei Guangji... no wonder the name sounds familiar. Not just a magazine editor, but also a 'contemporary renowned writer.' Considering he's an old calligrapher's son, it's not surprising."

Turning the page, Guan Shan clicked his tongue, "But his character is trash. He sells spots for his works, rigs contests, maliciously suppresses peers, buys fake reviewers... quite comprehensive. Is he all about money?"

"Oh, not just that, sleeping around while married, not very gentlemanly."

"Fake donations too, building Hope Primary Schools for show... only to demolish them for real estate later."

"And he indirectly controls a real estate company... Isn't that the one doing the development? No wonder, he's profiting from it, while evading taxes."

Guan Shan flipped through the pages, clicking his tongue in amazement.

Overall, this person hadn't done anything heinous like murder or arson but certainly wasn't a good person.

Some media had even labeled him a "philanthropist, educator," giving him a noble title.

A classic case of unworthy praise.

"Expose all this, and his status and reputation will crumble."

Guan Shan flipped to the last page, about to set it aside when he saw the note, "Tomorrow, expected visit to 'Hangzhou Evening News,' hosted by Deputy Editor Jiang Siyan at SG Hotel."

"Hangzhou Evening News, SG Hotel... huh?"