Tax evasion.
This is a notoriously serious crime in the Lighthouse Country. At the very least, one has to pay double the amount and there are late payment fees. At the worst, being shot on the spot and having one's property confiscated is commonplace. In order to facilitate tax collection, the Lighthouse Country has even allocated funds to set up a world-renowned tax police force.
It is said that the tax collectors there are all strong men who can squeeze milk out of stones.
But as we all know,
Tax evasion is the nature of capitalism. For the sake of profit, these unscrupulous businessmen will rush in without hesitation even if there is a 300% risk. Therefore, there are policies from the top and countermeasures from the bottom. The history of the Beacon Country is actually a chronicle of the battle of wits and courage between tax officials and businessmen.
For a big businessman, what they fear most is that as soon as they lie down on the bed at night, the tax officer of the Lighthouse Country will break down the door of their mansion, and then come with an arrest warrant saying that they are arrested for tax evasion. What they look forward to most is to hear at this time:
"Sorry, the person you are looking for is next door."
So many years.
This type of incident is still not outdated and it happens once or twice every few years.
That is why,
When Mr. Morning, the richest man in Tame Town, heard the words "tax evasion" from his zhijinanxun's mouth, he was almost taken away.
The expression of this originally leisurely and contented rich master changed from astonishment, to horror, to confusion, and finally to speechless anger towards the people in front of him.
"... ..Dear lady, this joke is not funny."
"Oh?" Zhiji Nanxun raised his eyebrows: "Why do you think I'm joking?"
"... ... .snort!"
Mo Ning sneered. It was undeniable that he was scared to death just now, but he quickly reacted.
If they really came to me for tax evasion, why would there be only these few people? According to the nature of the Lighthouse State Taxation Bureau, I'm afraid that this manor has been guarded by tanks, covered by helicopters, and surrounded by countless machine guns, and they won't even give me a chance to explain.
Of course there is another reason.
"If you are here to arrest me, where is your warrant?"
"Hahaha."
Upon hearing this, Zhiji Nanxun burst into laughter: "Yes, Mr. Mo Ning's reaction is really quick. Yes, I was joking. What do you think? Is it funny? Hahahaha!"
I'm laughing!
Mo Ning cursed in his heart while forcing a smile: "This lady is really humorous, but may I ask, are you Miss Watson's...?"
"Um, she's mine..." Hua Qiong hadn't figured out how to explain it yet, but Confidant is hard to find spoke up:
"I am the eldest lady's housekeeper."
"As for my name... Mr. Mo Ning, you don't need to know it. Just call me Miss Housekeeper."
"Well."
When Hua Qiong saw this, her face suddenly flushed. Of course, it was not because of shyness, but because of embarrassment. This was the first time she experienced this feeling.
At this moment, Zhiji Nanxun stared at Mo Ning and suddenly changed the subject: "Speaking of which, although tax evasion is a joke, Mr. Mo Ning, have you really not done anything to evade taxes? For example, what did you say to your friend in the next town?"
"... ... .Hahaha."
Although the question from "It's Hard to Find a Confidant" was very sharp, Morning smiled after hearing it, as if everything was back under his control.
"I'm sorry to disappoint Miss Housekeeper. I just went to discuss an overseas trip next month with my friends. In fact, I will leave Taim Town in three days to apply for a visa to go abroad. You came at the right time. If you were a little later, I might not be here anymore."
"... to apply for a visa?"
"Yes."
"I see." Zhiji Nanxun nodded seriously, "Did he flee abroad because of tax evasion?"
“Just a normal trip abroad!!!”
Mo Ning glared and deliberately emphasized his tone to interrupt Zhiji Nanxun, but Zhiji Nanxun still said naturally: "In other words, Mr. Mo Ning went to the next town and discussed with your friends for a whole day. By the way, you had some fun in the next town, so you didn't have time to commit a crime."
"Exactly."
"In fact, isn't this already confirmed?" Mo Ning curled his lips. "I understand that Miss Annie misjudged the murderer's face because it was too late at night, so I won't sue her for defaming my reputation, but I don't want it to affect my vacation trip."
"Mr. Morning."
"Um?"
"Do you often go to the neighboring town of Dasco?"
"... .Yes, what's wrong?"
"Is that so?" Zhiji Nanxun touched his chin and suddenly turned to look at Anne and Marshall beside him: "Your Excellency Sheriff, Miss Anne, have you two been to Dasco Town?"
Annie blinked when she heard that, then shook her head and said, "No, I don't have a chance."
"I've been there once."
Sheriff Marshall was also a little confused: "What's the problem?"
"No, I haven't."
Zhiji Nanxun shook his head, then looked Mo Ning up and down again. Seeing the latter's eye twitching, he raised the corner of his mouth, then turned to Hua Qiong and bowed very gracefully: "I have asked everything I want to ask, Miss, do you have anything else to ask?"
"I?"
Hua Qiong was stunned for a moment, then immediately calmed down, because the hard-to-find confidant's initiative made Hua Qiong find the feeling of Gu Moli, and she almost turned into a spectator out of habit. But don't forget, this is her own script, and she doesn't want to win easily if she can take off on her own.
But the problem is:
“Hu… ..”
What are you asking
The alibi was perfect. Looking at Morning's expression, one could tell that asking about it would probably yield no results.
But if you don’t ask this, what else can you ask
Hua Qiong is actually a very smart person. She is actually very good at studying, so at this moment, the first thing that flashed through her mind was Gu Moli's words.
(Don’t forget that games are games after all. Games exist to allow players to pass levels. Such games must have a way for players to pass levels. What you need to do is to find this method. If one way doesn’t work, try to find another way.)
These were not Gu Moli's original words.
But it was Hua Qiong's conclusion based on Gu Moli's words and deeds.
It is the result of her learning.
(That’s right, since the alibi is impeccable, don’t look at it. Put aside the alibi and observe the person of Mourning. Does he have the ability to commit a crime?)
"...Mr. Morning, you should exercise and ride horses regularly. And you seem to have practiced with a gun, as you can see the corresponding marks on your hands."
"Yes."
Mo Ning's expression remained unchanged: "After all, I run a horse farm. How can I not ride horses? Exercising is also for the convenience of riding horses. As for practicing shooting... you also know that the security in this area is not very good. It's okay in the town, but for people like me who have to leave the town to do business, sometimes I have to face the threat of horse thieves. Practicing shooting is also for extra insurance. You also saw the security guards at my door, right?"
"Is that so..." Hua Qiong nodded.
(There is no doubt that he had the ability to commit the crime, but leaving that aside, what was his motive?)
(After all, why did he kill James but not Anne? What was so strange about this? If it wasn't a murder of passion, then it had to be due to some other consideration. What could it be? What value did Anne have that made the murderer not kill her?)
You have to know that it was deep in the mountains and forests, and it was late at night.
Killed James.
Isn't it natural to kill Annie and the witnesses at the same time
(If we don’t figure this out, it will be difficult to find the murderer.)
Thinking of this, Hua Qiong thought about it carefully again, and when he found that he could not find any clues, he finally said:
"... That's all I want to ask."
"But I may come to visit again in the next three days. I hope Mr. Morning will not turn me away then."
Mo Ning nodded, and then gracefully performed a noble salute:
"It is an honor that Miss Watson is willing to come to visit me."
"Thanks."
Hua Qiong left the manor with full of doubts.