★ A nationally popular IP!The first young adult mystery series meticulously created by Xu Ran, known as the “Queen of Chinese Mystery Novels” and a rising mystery novelist, with sales exceeding one million copies! (Data as of October 2025)

★ A high-IQ detective ensemble, where all character pairs debut in hilarious fashion. Each role is vividly portrayed and memorable: the intellectual Mu Ye pairs with the silly detective Gu Bai, the powerhouse girl Xia Lianzi with the aloof hacker Jing Wen, the proud and aloof cat Wen Weita with the robotic dog Xiao Fang. Their comedic dynamics and love-hate interactions generate abundant humor, brimming with adolescent fervor and radiant youth, earning the adoration of young readers.

★ Each volume features a standalone case while being part of an overarching narrative, with foreshadowing woven throughout that interconnects closely. Structured in a “parallel world + case-of-the-week” format, the plots are intricately designed with logical precision, leading to shocking resolutions in each bizarre mystery.

★ The story is set in a parallel world with a complex backdrop and rich details. It serves not only as the heart of the tale but also as a projection and companion for young readers, immersing them in solving cases, successfully blending the enjoyment of classic mystery-solving with the emotional depth of a coming-of-age novel.
★ English translation samples available.

The series consists of 20 volumes:“The Secret of the Mori Manor”;“The Disappearance of Xia Lianzi”;“Dai Qisi's Tears”;“The Hidden Witness”;“The Real and Fake Chen Beisi”;“Starry Night Wildfire”;“The Lake Center Island at Night”;“The Mystery of the Citrus Tree”;“Goodbye, Misty Island”;“The Triple Mystery of Binjiang No. 9”;“Searching for Jing Wen”;“Who Am I?”;“The Pharaoh's Throne”;“The Amusement Park Mysterious Disappearance Incident”;“The Desert Ancient City”;“The Accidental Kidnapping Case”;“After the Hike”;“Deep in the Forest”;“The Bell at Sea”;“The Confrontation in the Dark”

Content Introduction for the second volume of the series:

This installment tells the mysterious disappearance of Xia Lianzi, the daughter of the owner of the Pinecone Hot Spring Resort Hotel. The brave and intelligent young Mu Ye, in his pursuit of justice, uncovers the heartwarming truth behind the enigmatic event through scientific analysis, bold reasoning, and meticulous investigation.

Xu Ran
An acclaimed children’s literature writer and mystery novelist, known as the "hidden Queen of Chinese Mystery Novels."
She embarked on a full-time writing career in 2007. Early on, she published the million-word mystery novel series “Crime Scene” under the pen name "007" on Qidian Chinese Network, accumulating over 200 million reads. The audio book adaptation on Ximalaya has surpassed 210 million plays.

Published Works:
Mystery Novels (13 titles): “The Fugitive Su Xi,” “Dangerous City: Poisonous Thorns Under the Sun,” “Requiem for a Killer,” “The Angel Maker,” etc. Among them, the “Crime Scene” series was serialized on Jingyu Reading (650,000 words, completed), attracting 20 million readers with over 210 million clicks on Ximalaya.Juvenile and Children’s Novels (17 titles): “The Legend of Daze,” “Youyou and Xixi’s Growth Diary,” “Little Detective Beiqi,” etc.

Prologue
Chapter 1: Pinecone Hot Spring Hotel
Chapter 2: Three Bears Living Together
Chapter 3: The Girl Hunter
Chapter 4: An Unexplained Sense of Familiarity
Chapter 5: I Am Xia Lianzi
Chapter 6: Lamplight on a Rainy Night
Chapter 7: Just a Superficial Acquaintance
Chapter 8: Save Me
Chapter 9: The Silent Room
Chapter 10: Sudden Blackout
Chapter 11: The Death of Suge
Chapter 12: Do You Still Remember?
Chapter 13: The Biggest Stain on Gu Bai's Life
Chapter 14: Prank or Warning?
Chapter 15: Investigating the Forbidden Zone
Chapter 16: The Cliff
Chapter 17: Searching for the Murder Weapon
Chapter 18: Agony
Chapter 19: The Return
Chapter 20: Saying What Needs to Be Said
Chapter 21: An Unintentional Grave Mistake
Chapter 22: Poisoned
Chapter 23: Murderous Intent
Chapter 24: The Truth
Epilogue
Appendix: Mu Ye's Diary