★ 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”

This book presents the fourth case handled by Mu Ye.
During the previous jewelry theft case, Mu Ye meets the young hacker Jing Wen, whose parents died in a fire years ago, leaving him alone. Mu Ye agrees to help Jing Wen uncover the truth behind the Qingshan Hospital fire case, but during the investigation, he falls into a carefully laid trap...

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: Where Has Uncle Gone?
Chapter 2: Vanished Without a Trace
Chapter 3: The Tiger's Gem
Chapter 4: Dai Qisi's Tears
Chapter 5: Pursuit and Attack
Chapter 6: A Missing Person
Chapter 7: Voluntary Disappearance
Chapter 8: Hiding in Plain Sight
Chapter 9: The Most Familiar Identity
Chapter 10: The Trap
Chapter 11: Better Not Ask the Wrong Questions
Chapter 12: The Patient in Bed 42
Chapter 13: The Homeless Man with Mental Issues
Chapter 14: The Alarm
Chapter 15: The Light of Life
Chapter 16: Must Find Xia Lianzi Immediately
Chapter 17: Hoping It's Not Too Late
Chapter 18: Interception and Blockade
Chapter 19: Present, Yet Absent
Chapter 20: Gunshots in the Building
Chapter 21: Escape for Life
Chapter 22: Two Flaws and a Ringing Bell
Chapter 23: Light and Darkness in Life
Chapter 24: The Tip of the Iceberg
Epilogue
Appendix: Mu Ye's Diary