Simulated Crime, This Criminal Doesn’t Seem to Be Acting Novel

Ye Sangsang earned her invitation to the beta launch of "Criminal Files," a revolutionary holographic game celebrated for its exceptional freedom, dynamic adaptability, and hyper-realistic simulations based on documented criminal cases. The price of entry: mandatory public livestreaming throughout gameplay.

Viewers noted her profile immediately—delicate, beautiful, and quiet. When audiences discovered her participation, ridicule erupted instantly.

"A player with her appearance taking on criminal roles? The victim would overpower her."
"Perhaps an investigator role? She'd be nothing but dead weight."
"Will any victim escape? Absolutely not."

The predictions seemed obvious.

But as simulation cases progressed, Ye Sangsang's gameplay shattered every assumption. Her criminal psychology proved unnervingly brilliant. Her investigative work astonished veteran players. Her victim scenarios descended into absolute nightmares. The livestream chat reversed its stance completely.

"That criminal is absolutely terrifying! Lock her away!"
"Her investigation pace? Can anyone even follow her?"
"The victim situation is pure bloodshed—unbelievable!"

Skepticism evaporated into pure awe. The audience began wondering: did Ye Sangsang possess actual criminal knowledge? Had she experienced such darkness firsthand?

Reality proved stranger still. Her simulated crime reconstructions began solving legitimate criminal cases. One case led to the next. Real investigations drew upon her virtual analysis. Detectives examined her methodologies.

The audience reacted with bewilderment.

Standing before the camera, Ye Sangsang delivered her defining statement: "Please note, I only perform once."

[Reading Tips:]
1. This story is set in a futuristic, fictional world with holographic crime simulation games. Everything is virtual, so please do not draw parallels to reality.
2. Some parts of the story may reference real-life cases.