"The pepper recipe was taught to their boss by my mother."
"My mother passed away many years ago, so now, apart from the fish meal shop at the foot of Mt. Banqiao, no one else in the world can make this taste."
Lan Xiaolan lowered her head even lower. Her head, which was already lowered, now even more wanted to be buried in her chest.
Her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something but didn't know where to start.
Ren Tingxi's heart felt as if it was being gnawed by millions of ants. He stared at the beautiful and strong girl in front of him.
In the past, he only knew that Lan Xiaolan liked the fish noodles from this store, the kind that she had a special liking for, and said that no other store could compare to it.
But he never knew that the taste in it was actually the taste of her mother.
Moreover, this was the first time that Ren Tingxi heard her mention his mother.
If Ren Tingxi had not been considered a murder suspect, Lan Xiaolan would not have revealed her mother.
Mom is a pain that is buried deep in Lan Xiaolan's heart and cannot be removed.
The police carefully took notes, but their faces showed they didn't quite believe it. "But that might be just your story. I'm sorry, but when the police investigate, they rely on evidence."
"The soup base from this morning is still here, inside the B&B," Lan Xiaolan tugged at Luo Yingying's hand. "You can go get some samples for comparison, and you'll know what I said is true."
What Lan Xiaolan said was indeed a good idea. Luo Yingying and the two policemen nodded in satisfaction.
At this time, the car escorting the cultural relics had already arrived at the entrance of the construction site, and everyone was urging Lan Xiaolan to go over and help as soon as possible.
"I'm sorry, I still have work to do. So here..." Lan Xiaolan looked at Luo Yingying, then at Ren Tingxi. She could never let him go.
After all, it was because he bought himself breakfast that he was inexplicably mistaken for a murder suspect.
Lan Xiaolan felt guilty and worried.
"Don't worry, Lanlan. I'm here. I'll definitely clear your boyfriend's name... oh no, your ex-boyfriend's name. Don't worry."
Luo Yingying patted Lan Xiaolan's back, then patted her own chest and said.
Leng Lie only found out now that Lan Xiaolan was actually Ren Tingxi's ex-girlfriend, something he had never heard Ren Tingxi mention before.
No wonder, no wonder, his boss has been acting so crazy these days, contrary to his usual behavior. It turns out that he wants to get back together with Miss Lan.
No wonder the boss has been keeping a distance from women around him for so many years. It turns out that he already has someone in his heart.
"Then please both this gentleman and Mr. Ren come with us."
After loading all the cultural relics that needed to be loaded onto the car, Lan Xiaolan returned to the research institute with the car.
Think about a few days ago, she was repairing cultural relics in the research institute, and suddenly received a call from the police, so she ran out.
Later, she met Ren Tingxi again, and then many things happened, which were a bit thrilling, a bit aggrieved, a bit angry, and a bit reluctant.
Now being back in the research institute feels like a lifetime ago!
Her previously peaceful life will eventually become turbulent.
Here, Ren Tingxi brought Luo Yingying and the police to the B&B and collected evidence from the soup left over from Lan Xiaolan's breakfast.
Then I followed the police back to the police station and made relevant records.
"When you two went to Sakabashi Mountain together, did you ever separate?"
"Mr. Ren got off the car and ate fish meal. I didn't go. I just slept in the car for a while."
"A while? About how long?"
"How would I know? I fell asleep and only woke up when President Ren came back."
The police sat upright, looking at Ren Tingxi with a serious face. Leng Leng didn't know, so he could only ask the arrogant Mr. Ren.
"I went to the boss lady's place to eat fish meal after I got off the bus. Her fish meal was freshly made. I chatted with her while she was making it."
"We happened to be the first customers that day, so she took a long time to prepare. From the time I got off the car to the time I finished eating, she packed up new fish meal. It took about 45 minutes."
"So, Mr. Ren, you have an alibi for the entire thing."
"And you," the police pointed at Leng Leng with his pen, his expression becoming even more serious, "45 minutes is more than enough time for you to go out and kill someone."
Leng Lie was so angry that he slammed his hands on the table and jumped up: "You police have no evidence, don't slander me!"
"Boss Ren and I were exhausted after a whole night of work. How could we possibly have the energy to kill someone? Besides, I don't even know who the dead person is."
"Whether you know him or not, we police will investigate. This is the police station, not your home, so calm down."
Being suspected of being a murderer for no reason would make anyone feel calm.
The police went out and called the forensic doctor in. Yes, it was Luo Yingying who came back with them.
"Ren Tingxi has a complete alibi, so you can go back first. As for Assistant Leng, I may need to conduct a live evidence collection with you."
Ren Tingxi patted Leng Leng's shoulder and said, "Come on." Then he turned around and prepared to leave.
Leng Lie shouted helplessly, "Boss, you can't be so heartless and leave me alone. If you hadn't gone to eat fish meal, I wouldn't be being tried as a murderer by the police now."
"What are you mumbling about here, a grown man? Luo Yingying will naturally clear your name. Besides, you didn't kill anyone, so what are you afraid of?"
Leng Leng shook his head and thought about it. Indeed, he just slept in the car and didn't kill anyone. There was nothing to be afraid of.
Now, in the evidence collection room of the police station, only Luo Yingying and Leng Leng were left.
On the night of early autumn, gusts of cool wind blew, making it feel particularly cold. In the police station, the chill could be felt even more.
Fortunately, Leng Leng's body was well-trained and was able to withstand the cold wind.
Luo Yingying walked in wearing a mask, a white coat and protective clothing, asked Leng Leng to sit down, and then began to prepare the things needed for live evidence collection.
Leng Leng just looked at Luo Yingying quietly, his eyes were deep and complex, as if hiding countless stories and emotions.
Her gaze was like a clear spring, crystal clear, yet with an elusive mystery.
There was no expression on his face, he just stared at Luo Yingying intently. He had never seen her so serious and professional before.
The room was quiet, and the only sound that could be heard was the clattering of scissors, test tubes, and syringes placed on the iron tray.
This feeling made Leng Leng shiver.
"Assistant Leng, please take off your clothes."
"What? What are you doing?"
"First, take off your clothes!"
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