In the Dark

Chapter 19: Three suspects (6)

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Tao Jun asked to treat Shen Liufei well, Xie Lanshan felt in his pocket and realized that there were only a few small notes left in it, let alone hospitality, it was hard to say whether he could deal with this month. In the past two months, although he was suspended without pay, his salary was all paid to the butcher's wife.

It was still Shen Liufei's motorcycle, which was familiar once and twice. Xie Lanshan didn't have any self-consciousness about not sitting in the back seat this time. He hugged his thin waist and brought people to Tan Bo's mobile dining car.

He raised his eyebrows at Shen Liufei, and said that if he hadn't seen your madness on a motorcycle, I would definitely invite you to a French dinner, but now it seems that roadside stalls may be more to your taste.

He smiled at Tan Bo and said that he knew you were leaving soon and came to take care of your business.

It was still early, and Tan Bo did not stop at the dark and gloomy intersection, but was doing business near a school.

Tan Bo took out two plastic chairs and greeted Xie Lanshan and the others to take their seats. In front of his snack stall, there was a pair of lovers who looked like middle school students, feeding each other spicy fish balls and rice noodles. , they made this good and funny resonance, smiled at each other, and wiped the sweat from each other's faces.

Xie Lanshan took care of Tan Bo to buy some wine. The convenience store was diagonally opposite to the snack cart. Tan Bo agreed with a smile and came and went quickly.

The mixed brand sorghum wine, 53 degrees, twelve yuan per catty.

A mouthful of choking alcohol slid down his throat, like swallowing a fire, Xie Lanshan couldn't help coughing twice, not because he thought the alcohol was too strong, but because he thought it was bad. The water in the wine is heavy and greasy.

"Too strong?" Tan Bo was a little embarrassed and smiled at him, "When you and Tao team came here, you always drank this."

"That's... cough... that's what he likes..." Xie Lanshan's throat was choked uncomfortable, so he poured his anger on Captain Tao, who was not there, and scolded lightly, "That guy is worse than a dog."

Shen Liufei didn't mind much, he poured a small half glass for himself, raised his head and drank the wine, and said to Xie Lanshan, "I'll treat you to a good drink next time."

After the interesting pair of middle school students finished eating, the boy came to Tan Bo, touched his pocket, and exclaimed, "Oh, two dollars less."

Tan Bo waved his hand generously: "Two yuan less is two yuan less, no need to give it."

The boy took the girl's hand and left, and with a shake, he got into the convenience store diagonally opposite, and after a while, each came out with a bottle of soda.

Xie Lanshan saw it, and shook his head to Tan Bo: "You will lose business by doing this all the time."

Tan Bo smiled honestly and defended for others: "They are all children, and I don't have much pocket money in my pocket. It would be good to be able to take care of my business. I am alone, and I can eat and live."

"Alone?" Although the wine is not good, it's better than nothing. Xie Lanshan drank another half glass by himself, "Don't you have a daughter?"

"Oh... oh yes..." Tan Bo was stunned for a moment, then immediately responded, "She's doing a good business, so why care about this little money."

Shen Liufei sat beside Xie Lanshan. Xie Lanshan was drinking and drinking, but he kept looking at Tan Bo. Seeing the old man pick up the towel and wipe his sweat, a smile suddenly appeared on his lips. Shen Liufei also raised his glass and took a sip of wine, but his eyes never took his eyes off the old man's face.

Tan Bo asked Xie Lanshan, "Have you found the murderer in that murder case?"

In the past two days, some good we-media has disclosed the facts of the murder case. It is impossible to hide such a big case. There are rumors all over the place. There is a saying that the cult killed people, which makes people panic.

Xie Lanshan replied simply: "I have a direction, I'm checking."

Tan Bo asked again: "It is said that the victim left a footprint outside the house. Do you have a system of footprints or something within the police, and the murderer came out as soon as they were compared?"

Xie Lanshan raised his eyebrows: "You know all this?"

Tan Bo smiled: "I met with Tao team yesterday, and we had a chat."

Tao Longyue lives close to Xie Lanshan, and has a deeper friendship with Tan Bo than him. Xie Lanshan pretended to be angry and put down his glass: "This old Tao, say anything outside."

Tan Bo panicked, apologized repeatedly and said that he shouldn't ask more, did he cause trouble for Captain Tao

"It's okay, I'm joking. If you can compare it, it's time for the 'Operation Hunting Net', which will collect and compare the footprints of the floating population and unidentified or suspicious people. The murderer will not be able to escape." "Operation Hunting Net" Being able to find these relevant information on the Internet, Xie Lanshan didn't notice that Bo Tan's hand shook obviously, but the concrete road was brightly lit by the moon in the sky, and the subtle changes in his face all fell into Shen Liufei's eyes. Watching him silently, a trace of haze disappeared from the old man's eyes.

The phone rang suddenly. Seeing the name on the caller ID, Xie Lanshan hesitated for a while before picking up the phone.

The call was from Song Qilian, who told him that she had also received a call from the city bureau earlier today, asking her about his psychotherapy. The feedback given by Song Qilian was positive, saying that he has not found any symptoms that are not suitable for him to continue serving as a criminal police officer, but suggested that he continue to receive psychological counseling.

Song Qilian concealed the fact that he was awakened by a nightmare and ran away. Although he didn't think it was a big deal, it was hard to say what the leader thought. Xie Lanshan thanked Song Qilian, not saying seriously, I'm sorry, it made you violate your professional ethics.

"No." Song Qilian denied his unprofessionalism, "A consultation lasts about 50 to 60 minutes. No matter how professional and experienced a psychologist is, he dares to say that he can understand a strange visitor in this time. How many?"

Before hanging up, she said, This is a man I've known since I was twelve, and I believe him.

Xie Lanshan didn't hang up until the busy tone of the disconnection came. He held the phone and pondered what Song Qilian said by himself.

She didn't believe him back then.

Putting away the phone, Xie Lanshan covered his face with melancholy, turned his head and smiled at Tan Bo: "Tan Bo, it's not that I don't believe you, I can't say anything that I can't find online. Our public security team is disciplined."

Shen Liufei didn't seem to believe his words: "Is there still discipline in the public security team?"

"Tan Bo saved Long Yue's life. I was still in the Golden Triangle at that time. I heard that I stopped a gangster with a knife with Tao Longyue. At that time, Tao Longyue was stabbed in an artery. Afterwards, Tan Bo confiscated the condolence money issued by the city bureau, and he did not even want to commend him." Xie Lanshan explained that he was talking about Tao Longyue and Tan Bo's private disclosure of safety matters, "This kind of deeds are countless, and Tan Bo is ours. The living Bodhisattvas in this world sometimes fight harder than the police."

"Where, I saw it on the road. My body is still solid, and I can get on it when I can." Tan Bo wiped off his sweat again.

"I told you, it doesn't seem like a disciplined person to cheat and take away criminal suspects in front of the district chief." He had heard how Xie Lanshan forced Li Rui to reveal evidence in front of the district chief, and then had to Cooperate with the police and leave.

"I've tried coffee, and it's not too hot." Xie Lanshan didn't feel that his behavior was inappropriate at all, and said slyly, "Besides, I'm just slippery."

Shen Liufei asked, "How do you know that Li Rui's chest will be scratched?"

"I had a dream, and I thought about it in a different position. I thought that if I were the murderer and couldn't clean up the DNA left in the nails of the deceased in a short period of time, and it was inconvenient to destroy the whole corpse, then The most feasible way is to cut off the hand directly, and it can also disrupt the police's sight, killing two birds with one stone."

Shen Liufei pondered for a while: "Do you think Li Rui is the murderer?"

Xie Lanshan didn't answer and asked, "Let's listen to the expert's opinion first?"

Shen Liufei said: "Li Rui's gender, age, occupational background, and appearance basically match my profile of the murderer, but on a crucial point—"

Xie Lanshan took over the words tacitly: "His response is full of flaws, and his performance in the interrogation room is not like a murderer who is thoughtful and has no flaws at all."

Shen Liufei smiled slightly: "Don't forget, there is another woman."

Xie Lanshan is not as unreliable as Tao Longyue. It is inconvenient to discuss the case when outsiders are present. He thought about it and said to Shen Liufei: "I won't talk about the case tonight, let's talk about you. I met you twice, I don't believe it's true. coincide?"

Shen Liufei didn't deny it, he poured himself half a glass of wine and said, "As I said, I am naturally fascinated by the negative emotions of human beings."

"What negative emotions do I have?" Xie Lanshan shrugged lightly and denied, "Please, I'm a policeman. If I have negative emotions, my job will be lost."

"An anti-narcotics hero who made a great sacrifice was suspected by his comrades to be an insider planted by drug lords. He could not be promoted after destroying the drug den, but he would be suspended from work if he saved people," Shen Liufei looked at Xie Lanshan with a cold expression and his eyes fixed, "Maybe he still It's better to sacrifice on the front line."

"You know that too?" Xie Lanshan smiled and thought about it, "Is it also from the end of the world?"

"Slightly heard." Taking a sip of sorghum wine, Shen Liufei threw down the glass and asked him, "Are you complaining?"

Xie Lanshan knew that he should have answered immediately, without any complaints.

People seem to have a moral yardstick for the police that is higher than all secular standards. They must understand justice, argue right and wrong, and take responsibility, as if complaints are not allowed.

"Cousin, I'm drunk." A long-buried feeling of loneliness suddenly came down, Xie Lanshan lowered his head and pressed his forehead against Shen Liufei's shoulder, "Let me lean on your shoulder."

The muscles are warm and the porcelain is firm, and I can smell a faint fragrance. I can't tell whether it is aftershave or cologne. Xie Lanshan even had a ridiculous idea. Maybe this faint fragrance is the artist's natural body odor. .

On this day, a red wild flower with uneven heights was in full bloom in a street, rustling, and it was full of life. There are a few moths under the turbid yellow lamp, whirling and dancing on their own, without disturbing others. A bright white moonlight fell on the concrete floor, and in the dim light, the breeze came slowly.

This cousin called Shunzui, it doesn't matter if he calls more, he was just joking, and he was a little drunk, but not strong, but for some reason, the breath of Shen Liufei's body suddenly made people feel kind and stable. Xie Lanshan was troubled by headaches and insomnia for a long time. He hadn't closed his eyes for a long time, but he actually fell asleep by leaning against Shen Liufei's shoulder.