Chapter 108 Sam Chuen Bay
◎The little girl is as beautiful as a flower◎
Min Chenghang has good intentions.
"They" want to commit a big crime, and they need to find a tough guy who can drive and knows guns. They search for accomplices everywhere. Maybe they already know Qiu Sanyong, so Qiu Sanyong caught their eyes. But Qiu Sanyong is in prison, and it is a long time before he can be released from prison, so there is no way to get him out.
They accidentally discovered that Min Chenghang and Qiu Sanyong looked very similar, and they became interested.
Kidnapped Min Chenghang's wife and daughter, and threatened him to turn himself in to the police station and exchange Qiu Sanyong.
His wife and daughter were kidnapped, and their lives were in danger. At this time, Min Chenghang was inspired to show infinite wisdom.
Min Chenghang negotiated with "them" and agreed to surrender, but he had to do it his way.
There are still some details that Zhao Xiangwan hasn't figured out yet, but she has now roughly figured out Min Chenghang's arrangements.
In the first stage, his wife called Liu Shangjun's office using a local phone. After confirming that his wife and daughter were safe, Min Chenghang surrendered in his own way.
In the second stage, during the interrogation, Min Chenghang had to guarantee that his wife would call him again, and then Min Chenghang revealed the detail of the office phone number. After the police arrived, Liu Shangjun proved that Min Chenghang was in Zhushi on November 6, and handed in a note to clarify the return time of his wife and daughter.
The first two stages had been completed successfully, and everything was under Min Chenghang's control. He had calculated that the police would notice something was wrong, and that they would suspect they had arrested the wrong person, so he arranged the evidence step by step, constantly bringing the police closer to the "truth."
In the third stage, if Zhao Xiangwan guessed correctly, with all the witnesses and material evidence, Min Chenghang would obviously not be able to escape. "They" would release his wife and daughter, and they would meet under the sight of the police, and Min Chenghang would be willing to take the blame.
But at present, Zhao Xiangwan still doesn't understand a few things.
——Why did “they” insist on getting Qiu Sanyong out? Are they old acquaintances?
——Is their real purpose the money transport truck? How do they plan to do it?
——After being imprisoned, how can Min Chenghang ensure the safety of his wife and daughter? Does he have a backup plan?
And all of this can only be truly understood after meeting Min Chenghang.
I never thought that this person was so deep-minded. My mind-reading skills could only hear the surface, but his inner thoughts were hidden very deeply, and I couldn't hear even a little bit.
Oh, by the way, there is another question: Why doesn't Min Chenghang trust the police?
The first possibility is that he was worried about his wife and daughter, so he acted cautiously and carefully, fearing that the news would leak out?
The second possibility is that “they” have connections inside the Municipal Bureau and can exchange information.
No matter which possibility it is, Zhao Xiangwan must be careful, careful, and careful again.
If it is the first possibility, how can we eliminate Min Chenghang's vigilance and make him choose to cooperate with the police?
If it is the second possibility, how can we find out the traitor and eliminate the scum in the police force?
Zhao Xiangwan felt the pressure and took a deep breath.
While she was thinking, everyone in the serious crime team also fell into deep thought.
Gao Guangqiang asked: "If someone really forced Min Chenghang to surrender and rescue Qiu Sanyong, then what was their purpose? The kidnapping case was just a prelude, and the climax, you think... would be so exciting!"
Zhu Kang also said: "Yes, then what they are after must be something big! What could it be?"
Ai Hui curled his lips and said, "For these desperate criminals, they are definitely seeking money, and a lot of money. They are either robbing the rich or robbing banks."
Huang Yuande also took over the conversation: "If it was a robbery and Qiu Sanyong was involved, I guess it was related to guns."
Robbery at gunpoint?!
Two years ago, the three places jointly arrested a criminal gang that committed armed robbery. The criminals were extremely brutal and three public security police officers were killed, which was a heavy price to pay.
I still feel scared when I think about it now. If there is another one, the serious crime team alone will not be able to handle it.
Thinking of this, everyone became nervous.
Gao Guangqiang frowned and said, "If there are guns, how many are there? Where did they come from? Since the last armed robbery, the control of guns in the country has become more stringent, and all guns have been cleared and controlled. Ordinary people can't get guns and ammunition at all."
Zhou Rulan spoke up: "Is there a possibility that Qiu Sanyong had a gun, so they had to get him out of prison. After all, the management of guns was not so strict in the years before he was imprisoned. I heard that someone could buy it from the YN border."
Zhao Xiangwan turned around and wrote another word on the blackboard - gun.
With everyone's speculation, we have answers to what they are going to do and their motives for arresting Qiu Sanyong.
Zhao Xiangwan glanced at his colleagues in the serious crime team, and a cold light flashed in his eyes: "Today we went to the Jinsui Bank savings office and found that there were money transport trucks delivering cash every morning and afternoon. I suspect that they were targeting the money transport trucks. Liu Shangjun, a business manager who used to be a communications soldier, is the bank's insider."
Gao Guangqiang's face turned cold: "If this is the case, then I must report it to the leadership, and the bank must also strengthen security."
Before Zhao Xiangwan opened his mouth to speak, Zhu Feipeng raised a question: "However, we are only speculating at the moment and have no way to confirm it. If we tell the bank without hesitation, might want to take action against someone the money transport vehicle. Who would believe it? Moreover, Liu Shangjun is an insider of the bank. What if he gets spooked and the operation is canceled? We have no idea when they will take action!"
Zhao Xiangwan sighed: "That's true, so for now we can only use static braking."
Zhu Feipeng looked at Zhao Xiangwan and said, "Are you so sure that his wife and daughter were kidnapped? Min Jiahuai called twice and said he would be back next week, which is four days later. All of this is just your speculation and there is no evidence. If Min Chenghang doesn't speak, we can't come to a conclusion at all."
Zhu Feipeng's words reminded Zhao Xiangwan, and she blurted out, "Yes."
Yes, the crux of the problem is Min Jiahuai and her daughter.
The key issue is to get Min Chenghang to cooperate with the police.
Judging from Min Chenghang's previous actions, the police have always been led by Min Chenghang.
What I had considered before was, first, to gain his trust, and second, to uncover the possible traitor within the police force.
No matter which one it is, they are all trying to match Min Chenghang's rhythm.
But...why must we follow Min Chenghang's lead? Why not find another way?
Instead of waiting for "them" to go to great lengths to use the lives of Min Jiahuai and Min Shuangshuang to take Min Chenghang away, it is better to go straight to the point, put aside the people and things in front of you, and go to Luo County to rescue the hostages!
Zhu Feipeng was just asking a question, but he didn't expect Zhao Xiangwan to confirm it. He asked back in surprise, "Do you really think I'm right?"
Zhao Xiangwan shook his head: "No, I just thought of another solution. We can't sit here and wait, so you and I will go to Luo County to see the situation." Is there anything better than rescuing Min Jiahuai and her daughter to eliminate Min Chenghang's vigilance?
Zhu Feipeng screamed: "What are you going to Luo County for?"
Zhao Xiangwan smiled and said, "Didn't you say that I have no evidence to prove that Min Jiahuai and her daughter were kidnapped? Then I will go to Luo County to find evidence."
Gao Guangqiang thought what Zhao Xiangwan said made sense: "Xiangwan is right. Instead of waiting passively and suspecting that someone has kidnapped Min Jiahuai, we should take the initiative. However, we only have a name, a photo, and a phone number. It will be very difficult to find the person."
Zhao Xiangwan said, "I'll give it a try. I studied in Luo County for three years in high school. My aunt runs a rice noodle shop near the train station. I'm familiar with the place. If Min Jiahuai returns to Xing City in four days, he will definitely leave from the train station or bus station..."
Zhu Feipeng interrupted her: "Maybe the criminals have a private car?"
Zhou Rulan glanced at Zhu Feipeng and thought that this guy really liked to argue and was a bit annoying.
Zhao Xiangwan didn't mind. This is how you solve a case. Don't miss any suspicious points, and don't tolerate any omissions. She nodded and said, "That's possible. But Min Jiahuai called from a grocery store near the bus station, which means she lives nearby. Regardless of whether she has a private car or not, the train station and bus station must be searched."
Gao Guangqiang said: "We can ask the Luo County Public Security Bureau for assistance, and ask the police from the police stations near the train station and bus station to help look for Min Jiahuai and Min Shuangshuang. There is strength in numbers, I don't believe we can't find them."
Zhao Xiangwan shook his head: "To avoid alerting the enemy, I suggest that Senior Brother Zhu and I search privately. Old Gao, just treat it as a vacation for me and go back to my hometown to have a look."
At this point, Zhao Xiangwan turned around and glanced at Zhu Feipeng, and suddenly remembered that He Mingyu's due date was only a week away, and it seemed inappropriate to let Zhu Feipeng go on a business trip at this time: "Forget it, I'll go alone. Mingyu is about to give birth, Brother Zhu should stay in the city."
Gao Guangqiang was not confident in letting her deal with the kidnappers alone, so he thought for a moment and said, "Then let Zhu Kang go with you. He is a man, careful and agile, so you will have a helper when you go out."
Zhao Xiangwan nodded: "Okay."
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Returning to Luo County and hearing the familiar Luo County accent, Zhao Xiangwan felt very cordial.
Ji Zhao wanted to go with them, but was rejected by Zhao Xiangwan because he was too conspicuous and could be easily spotted.
Ji Zhao was a little frustrated, but there was nothing he could do.
Zhao Xiangwan was doing a serious job, to rescue a mother and daughter, he might not be able to help much. If he dragged Zhao Xiangwan down and caused the mission to fail, it would be bad.
In late September, the weather was getting cooler. Zhao Xiangwan, wearing a simple dark green long-sleeved shirt, white casual pants, a pair of white sneakers, and carrying an exquisite white small shoulder bag, walked out of the long-distance bus station side by side with Zhu Kang.
Zhu Kang is not tall, with a dark face and a thin body. He wears a flowered shirt, jeans, sunglasses, and a black handbag under his arm. He has an arrogant look on his face, showing that he has never seen the world. He looks like a country boy who has made some money doing business in other places.
He pushed his sunglasses from his eyes to the top of his head, and his bangs were pushed up, making him look a little funny.
Zhao Xiangwan said, "You look a lot like the people in our village who come back from working as migrant workers."
Zhu Kang grinned, his dark and thin face full of pride: "I made money and went back to my hometown, and I also kidnapped a beautiful female companion. I'm so happy." This business trip was to carry out a secret mission. Zhu Kang and Zhao Xiangwan pretended to be a couple to facilitate the operation.
Zhao Xiangwan glared at him with a warning in his eyes.
Zhu Kang shrugged: "Don't look at me like that, I'm scared."
The two were talking and laughing, but they were both highly focused, observing their surroundings.
Luo County is a small county town. Because the train station has limited stops and train tickets are hard to buy, most people here choose to go out at the bus station. In the bustling crowd, some migrant workers carrying large bags can't avoid bumping into people while walking, and they keep apologizing.
When Zhu Kang saw this scene, his temples began to throb with pain. Some memories suddenly flashed through his mind for a moment. He stopped involuntarily, a little dazed.
Zhao Xiangwan looked at him suspiciously.
【Looks very familiar.】
[It seems... when I was a kid, there was also a man who carried a mountain of luggage like this, walking in the crowd, and kept apologizing after bumping into people. Who was it? ]
It is normal for certain familiar scenes to trigger memories. However, Zhu Kang's expression was too serious and seemed to be in pain. Zhao Xiangwan reminded him, "Why don't you leave?"
"Let's go." Zhu Kang raised his hand and tapped his head, explaining sheepishly, "I hit my head when I was six years old, and all my previous memories were gone. I have sequelae from this, and I get headaches occasionally."
Zhao Xiangwan asked casually, "Did Taoqi fall?"
Zhu Kang's head hurt more and more. He frowned and endured it: "I don't know. My parents didn't tell me. They even joked that fortunately I forgot the memories before the age of six, so it wouldn't affect my studies. I just get headaches occasionally, but after so many years, I've gotten used to it."
When Zhao Xiangwan, who had worked with Zhu Kang for several years, heard him complain about his headache, he looked at him with concern and asked, "Why haven't I heard you mention this problem before?"
Zhu Kang smiled and said, "I have rarely had an attack since I went to Xing City to study and work. I thought it was because my health was getting better as I grew older. But today, as soon as I arrived in Luo County, I felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity, as if a switch had been triggered. Everything I see feels like I've seen it before. My head is starting to hurt again, which is very strange."
Zhao Xiangwan asked, "Did you live here before you were six years old?"
Zhu Kang shook his head: "Probably not. My father and mother are both from the countryside. They have always lived in the suburbs of Zhushi City. Later they started a small business. I have never heard that they have been to Luo County."
Zhao Xiangwan thought for a moment and said, "Luo County is just an ordinary small county town. There are many similar small county towns in our Hunan Province. They are all the same. Maybe your memory is wrong when you were a child, or you may have mixed it up."
Zhu Kang smiled, and the pain instantly disappeared: "Yes, it's possible that I mixed it up."
Having said that, the two continued on their way.
After walking out of the square in front of the bus station and passing a row of street shops, they saw a grocery store on the corner. The words "Hongyu" were very eye-catching above the store. The two looked at each other and walked straight to the store.
This grocery store does good business, with many customers coming in and out. Some buy instant noodles, some buy toiletries, and some buy gifts. No one who goes in leaves empty-handed.
There was a pay phone on top of the counter for cigarettes and alcohol. Every now and then someone would come up and say, "Boss, make a call." The boss's wife, who was sitting behind the counter collecting cash, casually replied, "Go ahead. Long-distance calls are one dollar a minute."
The high charge of one dollar per minute cannot stop people from making phone calls.
Zhao Xiangwan stood at the door of the store, but in just ten minutes, three people had already called him. However, most of the conversations were very brief, staring at the time display on the pay machine and hanging up the phone at the right time.
When there were fewer people around, Zhao Xiangwan walked over, picked up the phone and called the Serious Case Unit 1 office.
"Lao Gao."
"Yes, we are here."
"It's fine now."
"How are things going over there?"
Lao Gao said a few simple words, and after receiving his wife's message, Min Chenghang's reaction was even more strange. He remained silent. Even when Zhu Feipeng produced the confessions of Aqiang and Liu Shangjun, he just nodded, neither denying nor confirming, as if he was waiting for something.
Zhao Xiangwan knew that Min Chenghang was waiting for his wife to come to the police station to meet him. Only after seeing his wife would he admit that he was the real murderer of the November 6 robbery.
After hanging up the phone, Zhao Xiangwan paid the phone bill to the landlady, bought a box of candy and two bottles of canned fruit, and took the opportunity to start a conversation.
The boss lady was a plump sister-in-law. Seeing that Zhao Xiangwan spent money happily and hearing her local accent, she was very friendly: "Miss, are you from our Luo County? Have you been working outside? It seems that you have made a lot of money."
Zhao Xiangwan smiled and said, "Yes, I've been away from home for a year. I'm doing a small business in the provincial capital, and it's going well."
The proprietress poked her head out to look at Zhu Kang, who was standing at the door but hadn't come in yet. "Is that your boyfriend? He doesn't seem very considerate. Why don't you let him come in and spend money? You, you, why do you always pay?"
Zhao Xiangwan lowered his voice and said, "The money is all with me. He looks glamorous, but in fact his pockets are empty."
The lady boss was so amused by her that she fell backwards with laughter. She even clapped her hands on the table as she laughed, "You are great, girl! You are worthy of being from Luo County. You have a smart mind."
Zhao Xiangwan sighed.
The lady boss asked curiously, "It's all right, why are you sighing?"
Zhao Xiangwan said: "I came back this time to find my eldest sister. I don't know where she went."
The lady boss immediately started asking, "Your elder sister? What happened to her? Is there something wrong with her husband?"
Women like to listen to gossip. When Zhao Xiangwan said that her eldest sister had run away, it was probably related to family disputes. It sounded full of stories, and the boss lady was very interested.
Zhao Xiangwan began to make up stories on the spot.
"My eldest brother-in-law cheated on his wife and found a girl who worked in a hair salon. He spent all the family money on that stinky woman. My eldest sister got angry and had a big fight with him, and ran away with the girl. He called home a while ago and said he was in Luo County, but he refused to tell us where he lived. My mother and I were so worried."
He Meiyu's experience can be used in this story.
When the lady boss heard this, she slapped her thigh and felt the same way: "I'm telling you, little sister, all men are like this. Your elder sister is still too young! Why did she run away? She should have stayed at home and kept all the money in her own hands. If a man has no money, which woman would be with him? Ha!"
Zhao Xiangwan felt that the boss lady was very wise in life, and nodded in agreement: "Sister, you are right. If my eldest sister was as smart and capable as you, my eldest brother-in-law would never dare to look for women outside."
The proprietress was over 40 years old, and her son was already 20 years old. When Zhao Xiangwan called her "sister", she immediately smiled. The more she looked at her, the more she liked her. She moved closer and said, "Little sister, how old are you this year? Do you want to be my wife? Let me tell you, don't underestimate my small shop. In fact, it can make a lot of money every year. My son is 20 years old this year and is studying at a university in Xing City. He is a handsome young man."
Zhao Xiangwan smiled and pouted towards the outside of the store: "Don't I have a partner?"
The lady boss snorted, "If it doesn't work, change it. I don't mind. My son is much taller than him and he's a college student. Besides, we have money."
Zhao Xiangwan pretended to ask: "Okay, when I kick him out, I'll come to me and introduce him to someone."
When the proprietress heard this, she immediately smiled. No matter whether the girl was joking or serious, her words made people feel comfortable.
When people are happy, they are willing to open their hearts.
"Sister, I'm telling you, find your elder sister as soon as possible, and don't get a divorce. You'll have to wear that stinky man out until he dies. As long as you have the money in your hands, it doesn't matter which stinky woman he finds. When he comes back sick, don't spend money on his treatment, just let him rot in bed. Even if he's not sick, wait until he's old and can't move, then you can bully him as much as you can. Bully him back the same way he bullied you in the past."
The proprietress pointed at the short and fat man who was moving boxes at the back of the store with a look of disdain on her face.
"Did you see that? This bastard in my family got cocky after making a little money and started looking for girls outside? I called my brothers from my mother's side and beat him up, and took all the money in the family into my hands. He immediately became obedient and has been doing well for so many years. Sister, let me tell you, if a woman is not ruthless, her position will not be stable. If you want to keep this family, it's useless for you to run away from home crying! Do you think a man can still feel sorry for you and have a change of heart? Ha! Men have no conscience at all, only a thief's heart."
Zhao Xiangwan nodded repeatedly: "Sister, you said it very well. If I find my elder sister this time, I will definitely bring her to you and you can educate her well."
At this point, Zhao Xiangwan had laid enough bait, and the proprietress really took the bait: "What's your eldest sister's name? What does she look like? I'm here every day, maybe I've seen her."
Zhao Xiangwan hesitated for a moment: "Well, sister, my eldest sister and brother-in-law are both people who care about face. I came out quietly this time, but I dare not let everyone know."
The lady boss glared at her and said, "Do I need to tell you this? Your elder sister must not want to get a divorce, so she ran away from home. If everyone knew about it, she would be embarrassed and might really get a divorce. Show me the photo, maybe I have seen it. I promise I won't tell anyone, don't worry."
After getting the boss lady's guarantee, Zhao Xiangwan took out the photos of Min Jiahuai and Min Shuangshuang.
Min Jiahuai was petite and had a sickly face, but he had delicate features and was gentle and amiable, and he was obviously a virtuous person. Min Shuangshuang had the best qualities of both her parents, with beautiful features and eyebrows, and was as pretty as a doll in a New Year painting.
When the lady boss saw the photo, she exclaimed, "Oh my, this, I think I've seen this person before. But she's not alone with the child, there are two men with her."
Zhao Xiangwan was anxious when he heard this: "Ah? No way! Could my elder sister have been kidnapped? Oh, oh, this is really worrying me to death, what should I do, what should I do?"
She was so anxious that she was spinning in circles in front of the counter, her eyes red, like a little sister who was worried about her big sister. Seeing this, the boss lady felt a little sad and comforted her, "Don't panic, let me think about it."
The proprietress Qiao Hongyu is a very smart person with a good memory. She was able to borrow money to buy this store near the bus station in the 1980s and made a fortune quietly. She had vision, courage and determination. When she wanted to help someone, her intelligence was fully utilized and she actually remembered some details.
"I remember that the child was beautiful. At that time, I was thinking, whose child is so beautiful? She is prettier than the little stars on the calendar. The child was held in the arms of a man, and your eldest sister followed another man, with her head lowered and her eyes obedient, looking honest."
"Later, your eldest sister came over with a man and called me once. Her face was full of tears, which made me feel strange and I took a second look at her."
After hearing this, Zhao Xiangwan regretted not bringing Ji Zhao here. If he were here, he could draw a portrait to find the person.
Zhao Xiangwan continued to ask: "Do you still remember what those two men looked like?"
Qiao Hongyu gestured: "The man who came with your elder sister to make the call looks fierce, short and thin, and looks a bit like your girlfriend. The one holding the baby has a long face, is tall and strong, and walks with a breeze."
Zhao Xiangwan didn't have Ji Zhao's ability, so she could only imagine the scene in her mind and continued to ask, "Sister, do you know where they went? Where are they likely to live?"
Qiao Hongyu is also a talented person: "When your elder sister came to call me, I saw that she was wearing a pair of slippers and had nothing in her hands. I guess she lives nearby. She seemed to be walking along this street at that time. I remember there was a large area of old houses in front. I don't know if she lives there. You can go and ask around."
Zhao Xiangwan heard this and knew that this was about all the information the proprietress could provide. She bowed in gratitude and said, "Sister, thank you, thank you so much! I'll go ask around now. If you find my eldest sister, I'll bring her here so you can teach her a lesson!"
Qiao Hongyu nodded and said, "Okay, okay! Don't worry, sister. I'm very tight-lipped and I promise I won't tell anyone."
Zhao Xiangwan turned around and shouted, "Hey, come over here and pick up your things."
Zhu Kang received the message and immediately walked into the store to help carry the plastic bags of candies and canned food. Qiao Hongyu looked at Zhu Kang with disdain and winked at Zhao Xiangwan: "Remember to come to me after you get him."
Zhu Kang looked at Zhao Xiangwan in confusion and asked, "Which one is it?"
Zhao Xiangwan held back his laughter and rolled his eyes at him: "Take your things." Then he turned around and gave Qiao Hongyu a look.
The more Qiao Hongyu saw Zhao Xiangwan, the more she liked her. She felt that this girl was very much like her. If she were allowed to continue the grocery store, she would definitely be able to carry forward the family business. She cordially escorted her out of the store, and even after she had walked more than ten meters, she kept waving, "Remember to come back and find me."
Zhu Kang asked quietly, "Xiang Wan, how did you get the boss lady to be so enthusiastic?" He picked up the bag and took a look, "It doesn't look like it cost much, is it that important?"
Zhao Xiangwan finally smiled.
It was rare to see Zhao Xiangwan grinning and laughing so happily. Zhu Kang felt a little moved for some reason and thought to himself: It would be worth it even if I had to be a fool for once to make Xiangwan laugh so happily.
However, Zhao Xiangwan's laughter still confused Zhu Kang. He sighed and said, "You women, ah! You don't understand."
Zhao Xiangwan stopped smiling and looked around.
After exiting the long-distance bus station, there is a straight road with maple and poplar trees on both sides of the road, so it is called Maple and Poplar Road. There are many shops on both sides of the road, mostly small restaurants, luggage stores, and small shops. There are also some affordable hotels for the convenience of travelers.
Extending along the maple road, the view ahead is somewhat gray. People and cars are coming and going here, there are migrant workers, small business owners, wanderers returning home, and county residents traveling. The cement road surface is pitted by trucks and dust is everywhere.
Overall, this is a bustling and noisy place where all kinds of people mix.
Hidden here, like a drop of water falling into a cup of dark red thick tea, it is completely undetectable.
No wonder “they” chose this place as the place to hold the hostages.
Zhao Xiangwan and Zhu Kang were dusty, carrying a suitcase in one hand and a plastic bag in the other, looking no different from other travelers on the road. Although Zhao Xiangwan was tall and pretty, and Zhu Kang dressed like a nouveau riche, they were both from the countryside, and even though they studied at a university in the provincial capital and became criminal police, their gestures still exuded a simple aura, and there was no sense of incongruity when they walked on the road.
The two played their true selves and did not attract any strange looks when walking in the county.
Zhao Xiangwan attended high school in Luo County and was very familiar with the place. He walked forward with Zhu Kang, turned right at a crossroads, and arrived at an old residential area.
This place is called Sancunwan. It was formed by the relocation of three villages that used to grow vegetables. All the houses are two-story buildings built by farmers, some of which are used for living and some for rent. Because the rent is cheap and it is convenient for traveling, many people who do small business and work in Luo County choose to live here.
It was noon, and the air in Sam Tsuen Bay was filled with the smell of fireworks and the aroma of food.
Zhao Xiangwan walked to a two-story building. The main door was open and a family was sitting inside, preparing to eat. Seeing that Zhao Xiangwan was a stranger, a man came out and frowned, "Who are you looking for?"
【What should I do if I see someone who is not from our Bay? 】
Zhao Xiangwan said in the local dialect: "My partner and I are planning to rent a house here. I wonder if you know of any houses that have rooms for rent?"
When the other party heard that they were looking for a house, his expression immediately improved. He looked them up and down and said, "Yes, we do have one, but I don't know how long you will stay."
[Isn’t there an empty room upstairs in my house? They seem to be rich, so they should order more! ]
With the ability to read people's minds, Zhao Xiangwan is definitely an expert at bargaining. After a few conversations, she successfully persuaded the other party to rent a house for her and her "partner" at an extremely low price of five dollars a day. Zhu Kang stood beside her stupidly, successfully playing the role of a rich fool who "has no opinion, listens to his girlfriend's arrangements in everything, and is useless."
There was a room on the west end of the upper floor with two single beds, cheap curtains, old furniture, and simple bedding. Zhao Xiangwan put down his luggage, looked at Zhu Kang with a red face, and glared at him: "What are you thinking about? We are on a mission, a mission!"
Zhu Kang finally reacted, groaning for a long time, and hurriedly put down the bag. He walked to the window, looking at the densely packed old buildings, the wires connecting the buildings, and the narrow cement road. The memory flashed before his eyes again.
Night, second floor, big bed, closet, steel knife, screams, blood...
Fragments flashed through his mind one after another, and a severe pain came over him. Zhu Kang groaned, staggered back, and fell onto the bed.
Zhao Xiangwan was packing up his things. After noticing something unusual, he quickly walked to Zhu Kang's side and supported his back: "What's wrong? Is your head hurting again?"
Zhu Kang's face turned pale, cold sweat trickled down his forehead. He held his head with both hands and shook his head repeatedly: "There's blood, so much blood!"
What's going on?
Thinking of what he had mentioned before, that he fell and hurt his head when he was six years old, which caused him to lose his memory and that he would occasionally have headaches since then, Zhao Xiangwan said softly, "It's okay, you just broke your head and it bled a little."
Memory scenes kept flashing by, but they were all fragments that Zhu Kang couldn't grasp at all. It was as if a large number of puzzle pieces suddenly flooded into his brain, but they could not be pieced together to form a complete picture.
Zhu Kang was panicking, his breathing became more and more rapid, and the severe pain in his brain made him unable to bear it any longer. He held his head and started shouting, "It hurts, it hurts so much! My head hurts! Mom, sister, where are you?"
Sister? Zhu Kang never mentioned that he had a sister.
[It’s raining, it’s dark, there’s a knife, there’s blood, there’s screaming, I’m so scared…]
All the words that popped into Zhu Kang's mind pointed to a horrifying picture.
Zhao Xiangwan observed his condition and thought that he seemed to have suffered a great psychological trauma in his childhood, which caused his amnesia.
Now, the familiar surroundings trigger his memories, which overwhelms his brain and causes severe headaches.
In this situation, if his emotions are not calmed down quickly, there may be consequences.
Zhao Xiangwan raised her hand, placed it on the back of Zhu Kang's hand, and said softly, "Zhu Kang, don't be afraid, look up at me." Her voice was like a clear spring flowing through the mountains, ethereal and soft.
The back of his hand felt warm and soft. Zhu Kang raised his head passively and met Zhao Xiangwan's eyes.
Zhao Xiangwan narrowed her eyes slightly, a strange light flashing in her amber pupils, and there was a hint of temptation in her voice.
"Don't worry, clear your mind first."
Zhu Kang was confused by her gaze and nodded and repeated her words: "Okay, clear your mind."
“Those pictures are all fake.”
Zhu Kang started to protest fiercely: "No! It's true, I saw it."
Zhao Xiangwan frowned: "Don't worry about those pictures, just follow me and take a deep breath, yes, just like this, inhale - exhale - inhale - exhale -"
Zhao Xiangwan was the object of Zhu Kang's worship, so he obediently followed Zhao Xiangwan and began to take deep breaths.
"Inhale—exhale! The past is in the past, and you have grown up."
"Sniff—exhale! You are a police officer, you can protect yourself."
Zhu Kang gradually calmed down after hearing Zhao Xiangwan's gentle words.
“Yes, I have grown up.”
“I’m a police officer.”
"I can protect myself."
These suggestive words constantly enriched and strengthened Zhu Kang's heart.
The pain disappeared, the puzzle pieces fell away, Zhu Kang's mind finally returned to normal, and his eyes became clear.
Their eyes met, Zhao Xiangwan withdrew his hand and smiled slightly: "Okay, it's okay."
Her smile was like a spring breeze, warming Zhu Kang's heart. He blushed and said embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, I don't know what happened today, I had a headache twice. Really, I used to have headaches from time to time when I was a child, but I rarely have had headaches since junior high school."
Zhao Xiangwan comforted him, "It's okay. If you encounter this kind of situation in the future, I suggest you take a deep breath and try not to recall the past. After all, you must have suffered a brain injury when you were a child, which caused your amnesia. If you are recovering your memory now, it's best not to be too aggressive, and you should take it slowly. When you go back, talk to a psychologist and slowly relieve the pain."
Zhu Kang flattered her: "Xiang Wan, I think you are much better than those psychologists."
Zhao Xiangwan waved his hands and said, "Okay, we are comrades-in-arms, so forget about the flattery. We still have a mission to accomplish, so let's go down and investigate together."
Zhu Kang stood up: "Okay."
Zhao Xiangwan grabbed a handful of candy into his pocket and went downstairs carrying two cans of sugar water.
The residents of this building used to make a living by growing vegetables. When Luo County built a bus station, they requisitioned the vegetable fields in their village and returned the land to them to build a two-story building. They made a living by renting out the house and doing some small business. Seeing Zhao Xiangwan coming down, the hostess picked up the two-year-old child and asked them to sit down.
Zhao Xiangwan handed the canned food to the hostess, took out a few candies and distributed them to the children, quickly closing the distance between them. Zhu Kang played with the two older children, and somersaulted in the open space, making the children laugh.
The hostess looked at Zhao Xiangwan enviously: "Your partner treats you so well."
Zhao Xiangwan asked in confusion: "How can he treat me well? He acts like a fool all day long."
The hostess shook her head: "Sister, you are still young. Men should look for this kind of people. If they are too beautiful, I will be worried. If they are too smart, I will be even more worried."
Zhao Xiangwan leaned back in the chair, crossed her legs, put her right hand on top of her left hand, tapped her knees lightly with her fingertips, and her posture seemed a little flirtatious. She looked disdainful and said, "Tsk, men——"
Seeing her like this, the hostess frowned subconsciously and stepped back.
[Is this woman a prostitute? She doesn't look like a decent person.]
[Who cares? I'm a tenant, just pay me.]
Zhao Xiangwan smiled at her and said, "I won't hide it from you, sister. I'm from Luo County. I worked outside for a few years and earned some money. So I thought about coming back to my hometown to find a few girls to raise by my side."
The hostess held her daughter tightly in her arms and her tone became stiff: "What do you mean?"
Zhao Xiangwan sighed, "Alas, our youth as women only lasts a few years. I'm fine now, I made some money by coaxing that idiot, but people will get old, so I have to plan for myself. I came to you because I want to buy two beautiful girls and take them to a big city to raise them. When they are 18 years old, I can bring them to make money together."
The hostess looked at the can, then at Zhao Xiangwan, feeling a little conflicted.
【She wants to buy a girl? 】
【This is against the law! 】
[She has money, I am short of money, what's wrong with making money from her? ]
Zhao Xiangwan continued to add to the offer: "As long as the girl is pretty enough, money is not a problem. I wonder if anyone here has a pretty girl? Sell her to me, and I'll give you 20,000 yuan. If you can successfully mediate, I'll give you 5,000 yuan, how about that?"
The hostess was obviously interested.
[Five thousand dollars? Oh my god, is it worth that much? ]
[Didn't the Gong family just kidnap a mother and daughter? The little girl is as pretty as a flower, she must be interested in her! ]
Gong family?
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