Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and in prisons there are also different schools.
If you have a little background and a little money, you will often be locked in a single room. Although the environment is not much better, at least you will not be bullied.
But this case was a bit special. It was a major case. Smith personally supervised it, and Yue Ding and Tang were eyeing it. The patrol did not dare to do anything, and threw the suspect directly into the most chaotic room.
After graduation, they went their separate ways. Yue Dingtang and Ling Shu had not seen each other for many years.
But he still remembered the young man who was stabbed by the flower thorn and had to hold the handkerchief with Du Yuning and wipe it.
Although the Ling family is dead now, it is very difficult to change a person's many habits engraved in his bones. This kind of environment is the biggest torture for Ling Shu. Coupled with Shen Renjie's hesitant expression, he almost It is conceivable that the pampered Ling Shu will be treated in the hands of these people.
Even if he is a policeman himself, the same Shanghai, the public concession and the city government are separated by more than one street.
It was an unequal treaty signed by one country with another country decades ago.
A country within a country, a place outside the law.
Not to mention that Ling Shu's brother-in-law is only a chief staff member of the municipal government, even the mayor of Shanghai may not be able to eat it.
The musty smell came from all directions, entered the nasal cavity, and penetrated into the internal organs, as if it wanted to corrode and melt everyone who came in, and bury it here completely.
Shen Renjie was used to smelling it, but he didn't think much of it. He saw Yue Dingtang took out a handkerchief from his pocket and covered his nose, and he didn't dare to complain in his heart, because his nervousness had firmly grasped his heart.
As he walked forward, the movement in the depths of the prison was getting closer and closer.
There was a faint noise, like a group of people arguing and fighting.
Yue Dingtang glanced at Shen Renjie.
"what happened?"
Shen Renjie laughed in a panic: "It's nothing, it's probably because the suspects are too cold to make trouble, why don't you come and inspect tomorrow? It's cold and dark today, and it's almost New Year's Eve, it's not auspicious..."
Yue Dingtang didn't speak any more, but his footsteps were a little faster.
Shen Renjie quickly followed, wanting to shout loudly to make those people restrain themselves, but he didn't dare.
In the dark corners, all kinds of social situations are curled up.
Those who come in because of petty thieves may not necessarily like to steal and play tricks. It may be because they are poor and can't survive.
There are also people who are quiet and especially quiet leaning against the corner, and when Yue Dingtang glances at them, they will cast a dazzling and fierce light, which must be a murderer who has killed people and seen blood.
Ordinary good people stay here for one night, I am afraid they will be greatly stimulated.
As for Ling Shu—
Just like these people who can't see their faces, they are shrinking in the depths of the prison, holding back their inner fear and starving.
He was still wearing a cashmere coat when he came, but when he entered here, no matter what kind of cashmere wool, he couldn't keep it all, and he must have been beaten a few times before he could recognize this fact.
Nine times out of ten, those people gathered in a crowd to make noise, and they were teaching newcomers who were ignorant.
"Big or small, buy and leave."
The languid tone is not high, but it stands out from the crowd in the noise.
"Big!"
"big big big!"
"Small!"
In the musty smell, there is also a strange smell mixed in it, which makes people feel unspeakably strange.
Outside the innermost cell, across the small door on the iron gate, Yue Dingtang finally saw Ling Shu.
The other is sitting against the wall.
Holding the clay pot with the dice in one hand and the drumstick in the other.
A piece of rag was spread out in front of him, and on it, "big" and "small" were written on both sides with a wooden stick dipped in black ash.
There were four plates at the four corners of the rags. On the plates were scattered meat dishes and cold dishes. Although they were almost eaten by people, there were still a pile of bones on the sides, but Yue Dingtang recognized the edge of the plate with sharp eyes. The mark is the signature dish of the "Old Jiangxi" family, five-spice sauce duck.
The owner of this restaurant is very dedicated. He does not close his business every year during the Chinese New Year. It has been like this every year for more than ten years, and the prices of the dishes are also close to the people.
Ling Shu was surrounded by four or five people.
There were no kerosene lamps inside, and they didn't dare to be too blatant when they wanted to patrol, so they only gave them two candles.
Yue Dingtang found that the cashmere coat was still on Ling Shu's body.
The collar of the coat was open, the scarf was padded on his body, the man bent his knees and crossed his legs, and there was a faint playful smile on his face.
The surrounding environment is dirty and dirty, but it doesn't seem to affect him at all.
No bullying.
No life is better than death.
On the contrary, Ruyan throws into the forest, and the pond fish enters the abyss happily.
Yue Dingtang slowly turned his head and looked at Shen Renjie next to him.
Shen Renjie was in a cold sweat.
"Yue, Mr. Yue, listen to my explanation."
Yue Dingtang was expressionless.
Shen Renjie: …
He couldn't hold back an explanation for a long time, and he sighed and hesitantly.
"This, this is because the people below are not strictly guarded, and the food and gambling equipment must have been brought in privately by the suspect! I will immediately separate them!"
Yue Dingtang didn't say a word, turned around and left.
He felt that his sudden kindness in the middle of the night must have been enough.
When you go out the door later, you should take that kindness to feed the dog.
"Hey, Mr. Yue! Mr. Yue! Don't be angry, wait for me!"
…
Ling Shu stretched and opened his eyes, his whole body was sore.
It was definitely not as comfortable as the bed at home, and when he slept he could hear a faint creaking sound, like a mouse gnawing at his hair.
The brand-new cashmere coat must have been dirty too. Fortunately, it was originally gray and black, so it was hard to see, otherwise, I would definitely be scolded when I went back.
When he first entered this cell last night, the coat on his body was immediately spotted, and it almost became someone else's bed. If it wasn't for his quick reaction and agility, he would beat the local snake and beat the others. , The money on his body has not been confiscated, and he has given full play to his ability to be shrewd and kind to others. Can he have fun last night and fill his stomach
Ling Shu touched his stomach.
The supper he ate last night was still there. He was not too hungry, but he was definitely not used to eating in prison. According to the time, the family should get the news now and come over to bail him. Maybe he can catch up with the dinner. eat at home.
Thinking of this, there was a sound of footsteps outside.
A few seconds later, the cell door was opened, and several patrolmen appeared in front of him.
Ling Shu glanced at it, and there was no Shen Renjie.
There was no patrolling that secretly communicated with him last night.
In its place were a few unfamiliar faces.
Suddenly he felt something was wrong.
Before he could figure it out, the leader raised his hand.
"Take him away!"
Ling Shu was dragged from left to right.
He was quickly taken to the interrogation room.
The same room as yesterday.
But his interrogators have changed.
Nor was Smith or Yue Dingtang present.
"Tell me, tell me honestly, why did you kill Du Yunning?"
The other party had a cold face and a stern tone.
Ling Shu raised his eyebrows: "I haven't killed anyone."
boom!
The table was slapped violently, and the small interrogation room rang loudly.
"I still want to quibble! Before the deceased was alive, you both gave and received privately, hooked up, and after Du Yuning died, you couldn't provide evidence of alibi, even the shoe print on her bedroom window sill was left by you, on suspicion or motive. ,only you!"
Ling Shu: "I can't bear the crime of murder. I hope you can find evidence and clear my innocence as soon as possible."
The other party sneered: "Evidence? There is no evidence of your innocence, but there is new evidence to prove that you are the murderer."
He opened the notebook at hand, took out a few letters, and threw them in front of Ling Shu.
Ling Shu picked it up and took it apart.
The three letters were all written by Du Yuning.
Ling Shu recognized her handwriting, and even the hook at the end of the signature "Ning" was freehand, with Du Yunning's usual style.
Since going to school many years ago, Du Yuning has always liked to write her name in various fonts, and Ling Shu helped her choose the last one.
There is not much content in the letter. One is a love poem written by Du Yunning, expressing the longing that he wanted to see but could not see.
She is a well-known talented girl in school. Although there are many elements that are sought after by her male classmates, her literary talent is indeed good, with the beauty of the crescent moon school.
The other two letters were similar in that they both told Ling Shu about his distress.
Ling Shu glanced at ten lines, and when he saw some words in it, he couldn't help raising his eyebrows.
"First, I never wrote her a letter, and second, I never mentioned to her that she would endure for too long and be relieved soon. These are all nonsense."
"But we checked the handwriting and signature and confirmed that it was from Du Yunning. How do you explain it?"
The interrogator's eyes were fixed on him, like a vulture watching its prey firmly, not allowing the other party to escape for a moment.
Ling Shu: "Sir, since I was wronged, how do I know where these letters came from? Shouldn't these be the questions you need to find out? Since Du Yuning got married, I haven't met her. Two months ago, she suddenly sent someone to look for me, saying she had something to look for, and asked me to meet at a coffee shop."
Interrogator: "What did you say?"
Ling Shu: "She said that Yuan Bing beat her and scolded her when she smoked a big cigarette. She was in pain and didn't know what to do. I suggested that she get a divorce."
Interrogator: "And then what?"
Ling Shu: "Then she repeatedly confided to me how she was separated from Yuan Bing. Originally, for the sake of my old classmate, I wanted to give her a hand, and I met her a few times. But later, I saw her at all. I didn't want to divorce Yuan Bing, so I didn't go out to see her again until the afternoon two days ago, when she sent someone to look for me again, in a very urgent tone, please I must go out and see her, and I will go."
"She told me that Yuan Bing discovered a piece of property that she had kept privately, and wanted to deposit it with me, so as not to be taken by Yuan Bing to smoke a big cigarette, and also said that the Yuan family's family was not as beautiful as it seemed on the surface, Yuan Bingdao's legacy has long been defeated by Yuan Bing, leaving only an empty shelf."
"Also, she said that she regretted not having the courage to reject the Yuan family's marriage. She said that she wanted to be with me again, which was the elopement she said last time. Of course, this proposal was rejected by me."
Interrogator: "Where's the property?"
Ling Shu: "I don't know, of course I didn't agree, I just suggested that she keep it in the bank or entrust someone else."
Interrogator: "Why don't you help? Isn't your previous relationship worth your old love for her?"
Ling Shu raised his eyebrows: "I did talk to her about her friends at school back then. Originally, her family was also optimistic about us, but then something happened to the Ling family, and the family went into decline. The Du family immediately found her the son of the Yuan family as a good match. From the beginning to the end, she did not resist at all, and since then, our old relationship has only been that little classmate relationship. So, if she hadn't come to me, I would have nothing to do with her at all. "
Interrogator: "So, it's also possible that you were interested in making money and pretended to agree to her, and then you had a dispute over something, and you killed her and fled in a hurry."
Ling Shu laughed angrily.
"These are all your speculations. I haven't seen the property she mentioned at all, so where did the money come from? Also, if I really killed someone and jumped out of the window to escape, why would I keep it? So obvious footprints?"
The interrogator nodded: "This just shows that your murder was purely a temporary intention. After the murder, you panicked and didn't think much about it for a while."
Ling Shu: "How to explain the death of the noodle restaurant owner? The murderer deliberately eliminated my alibi in order to frame me. Isn't the reverse just to prove that I am not the murderer?"
Interrogator: "The fire in the noodle restaurant was purely accidental and doesn't explain anything."
Ling Shu was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "I want to see my family and my lawyer, and I need to apply for bail."
The interrogation patrolman leaned back, with a strong determination to win.
"Family? Yes, after you came in, you may have missed a piece of news. Zhou Thirty, your brother-in-law, was taken away from home just last night because of alleged corruption and bribery. already."
Ling Shu frowned.
"What about Yue Dingtang? Let him come out. I have something to talk to him about."
"I'm afraid you won't have this chance."
The other party shook his head, stood up, and called in the patrolman guarding the gate outside.
"He refuses to admit it, give him another place."
The author has something to say: Ling Shu: Natural selection, survival of the fittest, is it easy for me
Yue Dingtang: Haha.