Han Province, Maoyang Village.
If something happened to the real werewolf killing in the past, there should be clues left here.
However, when he arrived at Maoyang Village, Xu Chun discovered that Huang Yan and Zhu Linglong's filming location was actually a barren village. Five years ago, Maoyang Village planned a new site. After the building was built, the residents moved there as a whole. The distance between the new village and the old village is about 20 kilometers. Although it is not far, the time of the old village seems to have stagnated. Except for the occasional "ALICE", no one has set foot on its land.
"There has never been an accident in our stockade." Old Chen, a village cadre, made Xu Chun a cup of tea with local plants. "Let alone three years ago, even ten years ago, we were very safe here."
People in remote villages are not very particular, the cups are full of dirt, and the smell of tea is particularly pungent, as if it has been poisoned.
Xu Chun couldn't take it anymore, so he didn't drink, "How many foreigners come to you every year to 'explore'?"
Old Chen laughed "hehe", "We don't have much scenery here. Young people who have ambitions have all gone out to work, and those who stay are either old people or children. How can people from outside come to us here?"
"Remember again." Xu Chun said, "In early October three years ago, did a group of young people stay in Jiuzhai for a while?"
"You said that..." The wrinkles on Old Chen's face narrowed, "I seem to have some impressions. They came to buy water and food."
"What else can you remember?"
"Well... it's nothing special, they left after a few days. The old village has bad feng shui, old and dead people. After the relocation, we won't go to the old village. I don't know what they are doing there. "
Xu Chun asked cautiously, "What does 'bad feng shui, old and dead' mean?"
"It's just that it's not suitable for people to live there. Otherwise, we can live well, so why should we move?" Lao Chen said and stopped, "I can't talk to you foreigners."
Xu Chun handed a pack of cigarettes and smiled, "That's right, that's right."
There were no good cigarettes in the backcountry. Old Chen glanced at it and looked out the door subconsciously. Seeing that no one was passing by, he quickly put away the cigarettes, "There is a woman doing the trick."
According to Lao Chen, from thirty years ago, young people in the stockade were unwilling to farm in their hometowns. As soon as the young people left, almost no women married. Later, one year during the Spring Festival, the Zhang family brought back a pregnant girl, saying that he met his parents while working in a big city. When he came back, he was to see his parents, and the second was to confine his child. The girl's belly was already very big. will be produced in a month.
After the beginning of spring, the girl gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and the whole village was overjoyed.
This was originally a happy event, but when the baby boy was three months old, the happy event turned into a disaster.
The Zhang family's mother-in-law was a rough-hearted person who wanted to take good care of her grandson, but she went to the neighbor's house to play mahjong as soon as someone called her. When she heard the mournful cry of her daughter-in-law, she remembered that she had left her grandson in the yard.
Where is the grandson in the yard, only a pool of blood is left on the ground.
The police came to investigate and determined that the baby was taken away by a wolf.
"There are wolves in Maoyang Village?" This was beyond Xu Chun's expectations.
"It has been beaten now." Lao Chen continued: "Everyone from the stockade went to the mountains to look for them, but in the end they only found a few broken bones. The daughter-in-law went crazy and ran away after killing the Zhang family and the police. No one has been found so far."
Xu Chun was shocked.
There were actually quite a few similar cases in the past, with both human and material evidence, but they couldn't be solved. First, the tracking methods were limited at that time, and there were too many places for the murderer to hide. Second, the murderer might have died long ago.
"The blame is that after this incident, as long as there are children born in the stockade, they will always die prematurely, or they will be unhealthy." Lao Chen said: "We asked an expert to see it and said that the feng shui here has been ruined. Now, it's the woman who is to blame."
Xu Chun said, "So you all moved here as a whole?"
Old Chen nodded, "Don't say, since moving to Xinzhai, the children of every family have been healthy. Even if they get sick, it's normal sickness, just see a doctor."
Xu Chun is a staunch materialist. He doesn't believe in Feng Shui, let alone any woman's evil thoughts. There must be a scientific explanation for the changes in the health of the children in Maoyang Village.
But what Lao Chen said answered one of his previous questions—why did those werewolf lovers choose this stockade.
At the same time, Zhou Yuan found information about Maoyang Village on a folk-related website. "There are wolves" and "wolves eat children" have been interpreted by the Internet. Some people even say that there are werewolves in Maoyang Village.
Huang Yan herself is a lover of folklore, and she probably knew about Maoyang Village a long time ago. When she proposed to go to Maoyang Village, fans of werewolf killing would definitely agree.
"The worst thing that happened here is that one. Nothing happened three years ago." Lao Chen said, "You, if you don't believe me, go to the old village by yourself."
Xu Chun had already been to the old village, and Xiao Man was still looking around the old village, and he did not find any suspicious traces.
Is it really like what Lao Chen said, nothing happened three years ago
So what is the cause of this series of cases now
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Dongye City, Renxin Hospital.
"You are right, they have been killed." Mingshu said, "You are the only game participant mentioned by Zhu Linglong, so I will find you."
Hu Ying's previous reaction had been unsophisticated, and at this moment a bit of nervousness finally appeared on his face.
After a moment, he said, "Someone wants to kill all the participants in that game?"
Ming Shu didn't answer, staring at Hu Ying's eyes.
Hu Ying propped his forehead in trouble, and said after a while, "Maybe it doesn't include me."
"Because you left early?" Mingshu said, "You think the murderer is one of the participants, and after you left Maoyang Village early, what happened between them?"
Fang Yuanhang said: "But leaving early is only your unilateral statement."
Hu Ying frowned and looked at Fang Yuanhang, "Are you doubting me?"
Fang Yuanhang said: "Routine inquiry, please understand."
There was a sudden ups and downs in the gentle music in the cafe, Hu Ying lowered his head slightly, folded his hands, and placed it on the knee of his right leg.
His demeanor looked very elegant, not like he was facing a criminal police officer, but was being interviewed with a heart and depth.
"You said just now that I was the only player in the game that Zhu Linglong mentioned." Hu Ying looked up at Ming Shu, "This means that you don't know who else participated in the game?"
Mingshu said, "I remember you said that you don't know any of them."
"But I took pictures." Hu Ying said, "I don't know if this is an important clue."
"Do you have photos?" Fang Yuanhang was quite surprised, "Don't you have a rule that doesn't allow photos?"
Even a girl like Zhu Linglong, who is keen on taking pictures, did not take pictures of anyone.
Hu Ying looked a little embarrassed, as if this was a very inappropriate and unqualified thing, "I did violate the rules, but I am different from them, I am an artist. When I signed up to participate, I didn't think much, but On the day of departure, I was already very hesitant - should I go, will I be in danger, are there any people with bad intentions? I couldn't trust these strangers, so before getting on the bus, I took pictures of them Photos, sent to my friends, told him that if I lost contact, or something happened, immediately contact the company and call the police."
Mingshu immediately asked, "Is the photo still on your phone?"
Hu Ying nodded, "I uploaded it to cloud storage."
Soon, more than 20 photos taken on October 2, three years ago, were transferred to Fang Yuanhang's tablet. All 11 game participants were among them. All women had only one photo, while men had two to three Zhang, it can be seen that Huying is less wary of women, and the focus is on men.
Huang Yan, Li Zhaofeng, and Zhu Linglong are all among them. Zhu Linglong's appearance is quite different from now. Her clothes and makeup are all cute lines, while Huang Yan's hair at that time was long and straight, and she looked clean. Neatly, Li Zhaofeng has not changed much from now.
"I wonder if this will clear my suspicions?" Hu Ying said: "Although I was also a participant in that game three years ago, I really don't know what happened after that. You can ask the people who are still alive in the photo. Anyone, did I leave soon after the game started."
Fang Yuanhang glanced at Mingshu.
Mingshu said: "Thank you for the clues you provided. They will play a very crucial role in the investigation."
Hu Ying shook his head, "I need a promise."
"I know what promises you want." Mingshu said, "but I can't make any guarantees to you right now. I will still come to you if necessary. From now on, all your actions will be under the police's control. under surveillance."
Hu Ying looked embarrassed, "This will bring a lot of burden to my work."
"By the way, let's talk about work." Mingshu suddenly changed the subject, "I have a question I want to get an answer from you."
Hu Ying was stunned, his shoulders seemed to have a sudden movement.
"What question?"
"As far as I know, after artists suddenly become popular, they usually strike while the iron is hot and do their best to manage themselves. But you don't seem to have any interest in this?"
Hu Ying's face froze.
"You know, before I came to Renxin Hospital, I went to Fangchi Entertainment." Mingshu continued, "Your manager, Man Lin, didn't know where you were and what you were doing until he called him. . You said our investigation would be a burden to your work, but it seems to me that you haven't done much work lately."
Hu Ying subconsciously opened his eyes.
Although this action was short-lived, it was enough to show that he was avoiding looking at Mingshu.
In previous inquiries, he did not have such a response.
"My sister is ill and the situation is very serious." Hu Ying's eyebrows raised a little sadness. "She is the most important person in my life. I don't know how long she can last, but I hope to be able to accompany her more."
To ordinary people, there is no doubt that this is a normal and touching explanation, but when it comes to Hu Ying, there always seems to be a sense of error.
In his contact with Man Lin not long ago, Ming Shu had discovered that Man Lin was also very dissatisfied with Hu Ying's "negative work".
Is Hu Ying's refusal to obey her agent's arrangement really just because she wants to accompany her sick sister
There are many doubts, but the most critical thing now is to lock the game participants in the photos.
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Criminal Investigation Bureau, Serious Cases Unit.
"It's not without gain." Xiao Yu'an was still on the phone with Xu Chun, "If nothing suspicious happened in Maoyang Village three years ago, then one motive for the murderer could be ruled out."
I don't know what to say over there, Xiao Yuan smiled, "It's impossible for an investigation to go all the way, don't care too much."
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yuan took the photo that Mingshu handed over.
The technical investigation team is still searching for the photos, and the results will not be available for a while.
"Da Xu is so young, there are times when he needs to be appeased by the leader?" Mingshu said, "But why doesn't he call me, the direct leader?"
"He just casually mentioned that Maoyang Village might have gone in vain." Xiao Yu'an said, "I sent him and Xiao Man over there. Who will he report to if he doesn't report the situation to me?"
Mingshu looked at Xiao Yuan.
Xiao Yu'an said, "Huh?"
Mingshu said: "Xiao Ju, why don't you say 'what are you looking at'?"
Xiao Yu'an said, "Then you say 'look at you'?"
Mingshu laughed and put his hands around Xiao Yu'an's neck, "Forget it, or 'Huh?' This word and tone suit you."
Xiao Yu'an also laughed, patted Mingshu on the lower back, and said warmly, "It's been a long time."
He couldn't understand why Mingshu was joking all of a sudden.
This guy is tired and stressed out and wants to stay warm with him.
Mingshu slid his hands down, surrounded Xiao Yuan's waist, and slowly buried his face on Xiao Yuan's shoulders, without moving for a long time.
Xiao Yuan let him go and gently followed his back.
"I'll take a rest." Mingshu said in a sullen voice, "My brain is a little overwhelmed, and I'll be fine soon."
Xiao Yuan had a heartache in his eyes.
As the leader of a major crime team in a big city, Mingshu must bear all these pressures now. It is Mingshu's responsibility to detect murder cases as soon as possible.
With Mingshu's background, he could actually have an easier life, but Mingshu chose such a path with him.
When you put on a police uniform and become a criminal police officer, responsibility and honor go hand in hand.
Many years ago, when Mingshu decided to follow in his footsteps, he asked Mingshu a question - do you understand the responsibilities of the detective
Ming Shu solemnly told him - I don't know yet, but I will always look at you, what kind of detective you are, what kind of detective I will become.
At the age of 18, he was admitted to the Public Security University. Now he is 28 years old. In ten years, Mingshu answered his questions with actions.
There was a movement from his shoulders, and Mingshu took a deep breath.
"Okay?" Xiao Yuan asked.
"Well." Ming Shu stood up, his cheeks slightly flushed from the snuggle just now.
The two stared at each other in silence for a moment, then suddenly both laughed.
"I only do this in front of you." Mingshu said: "In front of them, especially in front of Fang Yuanhang, I'm still very male."
Xiao Yu'an said, "I don't agree."
Mingshu raised his eyes, "I'm not a goddess in front of them?"
"I mean." Xiao Yuan took the person over, "You are also a goddess here with me."
Mingshu's eyes were bright and clear, and after a long time, he got out of Xiao Yu'an's arms and said loudly, "Analyze the case, analyze the case, and put the man's expression aside for now!"
Xiao Yu'an said: "I have sent someone to investigate the background of Huying. According to the media, he was abandoned by his parents when he was a child, and a working couple adopted him and raised him. At the same time, the working couple also had a frail and sick man. Hu Ying is very filial, and most of the money earned after becoming an artist is used to treat her sister's illness. This sounds like a very touching story, but there are some logical loopholes. "
Mingshu nodded, "For example, the worker couple is not rich at all, and they have a daughter who needs to see a doctor and take medicine at any time. Why would they adopt an orphan who is not a relative or a family member?"
Xiao Yu'an said: "The truth is that Hu Ying is the nephew of his adoptive parents, and his parents abandoned him illegally and smuggled him, and there is no news so far. His adoptive parents adopted him as a last resort. The relationship between their families is not like The brokerage company advertises it so harmoniously, but Hu Ying and his sister Hu Yao really stick to each other."
"The charges of Renxin Hospital are not affordable for ordinary people. Hu Ying let Hu Yao live there. It can be seen that he is very interested in this sister." Mingshu thought for a while, "Is there any inside story about Hu Ying's popularity?"
"He's Fengtu Group may have something to do with his popularity." Xiao Yu'an said, "Have you heard the name 'He Yang'?"
Mingshu said, "I've only heard of He Guozhou and He Zhaochuan."
"He Guozhou and He Zhaochuan are the current heads of the He family." Xiao Yuan said: "The He family has a great business, it is not surprising that you have not heard of He Yang. This is the leader of the new generation of the He family. He is in his thirties and He Guozhou. little son."
Whenever a celebrity has a relationship with a wealthy family, it is mostly an emotional matter. Mingshu understood after thinking about it, "Hu Ying was taken care of by He Yang?"
"I'm not sure if it was foster care, but before and after he became popular, he did have a close relationship with He Yang." Xiao Yu'an said: "This can explain why Huying can get the resources of that TV series."
Mingshu frowned, moved a chair to sit down, and said in a low voice, "It can also explain why Huying didn't listen to the command of the economic company..."
Xiao Yu'an said, "Do you have an idea?"
"Well." Mingshu said: "Hu Ying rejected the agent's hype request and worked passively on the grounds of needing company and taking care of his family. He also told his agent that he didn't have time for new dramas recently. This is too unreasonable. , think about it, how can an actor who has been struggling for a few years and finally get his way, why not take advantage of the momentum after becoming popular? The victims are all participants in the game three years ago, it is not impossible for Hu Ying to be the murderer, so I suspect he."
After a few seconds, Mingshu said again: "But if he already has a backer, and he is such a strong backer of the He family, then there is really no need for him to do as the agent said. He, what is he?"
Xiao Yu'an said, "He Yang."
"Yes, He Yang." Mingshu said, "He Yang can easily get Huying the resources he wants."
Xiao Yuan leaned on the table next to Mingshu, clasping his hands on his chest.
"No." After half a minute, Mingshu said again: "Even with this He Yang, Hu Ying still feels a little weird to me. He calmed down when he learned that among the people who played Werewolf together, three of them had been killed. It was overkill. And he immediately thought that the killer was among the people playing the game, targeting other people playing the game, and he was not in danger.”
"Oh?" Xiao Yuan said, "Is he so calm?"
"So I'm very concerned." Mingshu said, "His reason was that he left shortly after the game started, and after that, something might have happened to the rest of the people, no matter what it was, he They were all excluded at the time, so there was no danger. The truth is right, let me analyze it, and I will analyze it.”
Xiao Yu'an said: "But the problem is, he is the party involved. His most reasonable response is to feel fear, worrying that he is the next target of the murderer."
Mingshu scratched the back of his head, "But he did cooperate very well and gave important clues. As long as the person in the photo finds one, many questions can be answered."
Xiao Yu'an put the photos on both sides of men and women.
There were 12 people who went to Maoyang Village three years ago, including 8 males and 4 females, 3 of whom were killed.
"The murderer is a male." Xiao Yu'an said, "If he is among these people, except for Li Zhaofeng and Hu Ying, these six people are all suspects."
But judging from the photos, the remaining 6 men have extremely ordinary appearances, and there is nothing that makes people shine.
Mingshu's mind suddenly flashed, "When Huang Yan was killed, I made a criminal profile - the murderer was a male, very attractive, at least very attractive to Huang Yan. In order to 'welcome' his arrival, Huang Yan , and specially shut down the surveillance that is rarely closed in the store."
Xiao Yu'an still looked at the photos, "You mean, these people don't fit the profile, and the one who fits the profile best is Hu Ying who provided us with important clues."
Mingshu stood up and paced quickly, "Instead of an ordinary person, why did Huang Yan turn off the surveillance? It doesn't make sense!"
"Don't jump to conclusions blindly." Xiao Yu'an said: "First go to determine where Huying was when the three murders occurred, and whether there is an alibi."
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Zhou Yuan became more and more efficient, and successively determined the identities of the 8 people in the photos.
Wang Chenghan, male, 33 years old, white-collar worker, works in Nancheng District.
Wang Ben, male, 36 years old, employee of a foreign company, has left Dongye City.
Jiao Xu, male, 29 years old, unemployed three years ago, is now a food delivery driver.
Lv Jinsi, male, 30 years old, primary school physical education teacher.
Cao Mi, male, 40 years old, online writer, currently not in Dongye City.
Liu Lijia, male, 31 years old, home improvement designer.
Jiang Xin, female, 30 years old, died of illness a year ago.
Shu Xuxu, female, 28 years old, civil servant, went to the Northwest for poverty alleviation half a year ago.
Except for the 4 people who are temporarily absent from Dongye City and who have passed away, all the other 4 people have been contacted by the serious crime team. When asked about the real-life werewolf they participated in three years ago, they all had no weird reaction, admitting to having been to Maoyang Village, and also admitting to have played werewolf.
Unlike Zhu Linglong, none of the four male players knew that the person who left early was Hu Ying, who was on fire, but they all confirmed what Hu Ying said—the player named "Yan Huang" was indeed dissatisfied with the voting results. , which leaves on its own shortly after the game starts.
"Nothing happened after that." Liu Lijia felt inexplicable when he was suddenly questioned by the police, "We stayed in Maoyang Village for less than a week and then went back."
Yi Fei asked: "You haven't contacted anymore?"
Liu Lijia was sure, "At least I didn't."
Yi Fei came out of the inquiry room and saw Ming Shu standing at the door.
"Scare me!" Yi Fei said.
"Come, look at the data." Ming Shu put a document in front of Yi Fei.
Ten seconds later, Yi Fei frowned sharply, "This..."
"The height of the 'wolves' photographed by the surveillance of Green Phoenix Mountain is between 1.79 and 1.81 meters." Mingshu said: "The heights of them all do not match. And Huying is exactly 1.81 meters."