Chapter 21: A couple quarreled and murdered each other (End) Celebration Banquet...
After interrogating Sun Bingyuan, Sang Luo thought about the confession on the table for a while. This interrogation solved her biggest doubt - how Shen Xueyao was disguised as committing suicide by hanging.
It turns out that the real murderer did not use any means, she hanged herself voluntarily.
In those few brief minutes, without giving it much thought, she decided to sacrifice her own life to protect this useless brother.
Because of her identity as "sister", she first sacrificed her future and then her life.
Sang Luo felt mixed emotions and didn't know what to say. She wanted to smoke a cigarette, but felt her pocket and found that she didn't have any.
After a short break, the master and his apprentice began to interrogate Sun Bingyuan's mother, Wu Menghua. As soon as she sat down, she said, "Just sentence me to death. I killed the person. It has nothing to do with my son!"
Ma Shi Tu spat out a mouthful of tea: "Whoever you say is who it is, do you think the police don't need evidence to judge a case? You are simply insulting the IQ of us police officers!"
After being refuted, Wu Menghua did not feel embarrassed at all. Instead, she began to use her special skills, crying, making a fuss, and even threatening to hang herself, refusing to cooperate with the interrogation.
Sang Luo had no choice but to use her son's sentence to warn her again. When she heard that it was related to her son, she immediately became a lot more obedient.
Sang Luo rubbed his temples and officially began the interrogation: "On the night of October 28, Sun Bingyuan took a car back to his home in Gaoliang Village and found you two. He told you that he had killed someone. You decided to cover up his crime, right?"
Wu Menghua rolled her eyes for a long time, and seemed to want to lie again. After receiving Ma Shi Tu's warning look, she said honestly:
"I can't remember exactly what day it was, but he did come back in the middle of the night. He refused to say anything at first, but after repeated questioning, he said that he had accidentally killed the boyfriend he had met in the city. We were terrified when we heard that, so we decided to let him hide at home. He had been hiding for two or three days when you came."
Sang Luo quickly wrote down: "So when the police notified you to identify the body, you had that attitude because you already knew the truth and you didn't care about Shen Xueyao's body at all, right?"
Wu Menghua was a little embarrassed: "Hey, don't say such harsh words, my daughter is also a piece of meat that fell from my belly, I am definitely distressed, but then again, how can a daughter be compared with a son? After all, a daughter belongs to someone else's family!"
"You have backward ideas!" Sang Luo slapped the table and asked again, "Sun Bingyuan dressed as a woman in college and found a boyfriend. He has been cheating people out of their money. You know all these things, right?"
Wu Menghua nodded: "Yes, I know."
Ma Shi Tu frowned: "As a parent, why don't you take care of him?"
Wu Menghua, who was originally a feudal person, was particularly open-minded when she mentioned this matter: "Ha, what's there to worry about? Two young people are in love, it's a matter of mutual consent, why should I interfere?"
There was a greedy light in her eyes: "What's wrong with my son finding a boyfriend? He's a rich man! If they really get married, maybe he can take us old couple to live with him! Then our whole family will become city dwellers and we won't have to do farm work anymore!"
Sang Luo laughed. What a flexible principle. When one person succeeds, the whole family will benefit. This kind of person is exactly what it means.
"You deprived your daughter of the opportunity to go to college. Doesn't she resent you?" Ma Shi Tu asked.
Wu Menghua didn't care: "She must have resented me. She cried all the time that summer and was very dissatisfied with me, but so what? For my son, I am willing to endure anything as long as my son can have a good future!"
"Besides, we are all family. Her resentment will be gone in a few days. She won't keep it in her heart forever, right? Xueyao is a good child. She is open-minded, sensible and obedient. She is my sweet little cotton-padded jacket. I have taught her since she was a child that she must give in to her younger brother when she grows up and give him everything good. She is a big sister, so she should be more generous!"
"How does that phrase go?" Wu Menghua held up her head and thought for a while, "-- An elder sister is like a mother! I hope she can treat her younger brother as her own son. This child did not disappoint me, she really did it."
Sang Luo was too lazy to listen to her disgusting remarks and asked directly to the point: "In the past four years, Shen Xueyao has been following you in the countryside to farm?"
"That's right," Wu Menghua replied, "She started doing farm work with us when she was in high school and was already very skilled. In the past four years, she has become more and more proficient at it and can now serve as a labor force. If it weren't for this, I would have planned to find a good man for her in the village to marry. This would be a good ending for her."
"She has been in the village all the time, so how did she know that DNA can be detected between the fingernails?" Sang Luo asked.
This is the last suspicious point in this case. DNA testing is a new technology. Some grassroots police officers have never heard of it. How did Shen Xueyao know about it?
Wu Menghua thought for a while: "Ah, I don't understand this either. Since her brother went to college, this child has become less talkative and doesn't chat with us. She often stays alone in the room... Oh, she likes to read newspapers. She always asks others to buy her a few copies of the latest newspapers when they go to the city. She will read those newspapers over and over again, and it takes a long time to read one copy!"
Sang Luo nodded and asked one last question. Although it had nothing to do with the case, she really wanted to know: "You gave birth to a son and a daughter. Why did you give your son to someone else?"
According to Wu Menghua's personality, she should send her daughter away.
Wu Menghua hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth: "Well... Old Sun's family can't give birth to children, so they are destined to be childless in the future. Who will inherit their acres of land? I will let my son go there, so that he can inherit their family property. When my son grows up, he will have two properties. How happy he is!"
She grinned and laughed, revealing a mouthful of uneven yellow teeth. The greed on her face was exactly the same as Sun Bingyuan's.
It turns out that they wanted to wipe out the entire family. They are indeed mother and son, and they have the same idea. Sang Luo sighed in his heart.
The interrogation ended here and the case came to an end. There was nothing much to say about the interrogation of Shen Liye. He kept pretending to be stupid and dumb, and couldn't say a word. It was obvious that he was a father who often pretended to be dead at home.
No matter what Sang Luo asked, Shen Liye only had one sentence:
"It's all my wife's fault. She's the one who came up with this bad idea. If it weren't for her, things wouldn't have come to this."
What the father and son said was surprisingly consistent. As the vested interests in the family, they unanimously pushed the blame onto Wu Menghua, while they themselves knew nothing.
Sang Luo watched coldly from the side: a hidden father, an arrogant son, a mother who accomplices the evil, and a blindly devoted daughter; a typical family.
After all the interrogations were over, it was already four o'clock in the morning. Several people hurried home to catch up on their sleep and came back to work at around eight o'clock. Yuan Xiaohu drove to Gaoliang Village again, searched the Shen family thoroughly, and brought back a lot of useful physical evidence.
"Look at this. This is the test paper Shen Xueyao did in her senior year of high school," Yuan Xiaohu took out two pieces of paper. "This is an assignment she submitted in her freshman year. The handwriting is completely different. It can be used as evidence."
"And this," Yuan Xiaohu took out a pile of newspapers, "I found this under Shen Xueyao's bed. These are all newspapers she collected. The front-page news of one of the newspapers is this—"
A line of words caught Sang Luo's eyes:
"Criminal police cleverly solve strange cases, DNA technology makes a great contribution"
"So that's how it is. She saw it in the newspaper." Sang Luo nodded. There was no doubt in the case anymore.
Yuan Xiaohu was very impressed: "She only read about DNA technology in the newspaper, but she was able to remember it when she encountered something. Her memory is really good!"
"Even though she lives in the countryside, she still keeps up with the latest news from the outside world," Xie Ling'er also said, "This girl has a strong learning ability. If she can successfully go to college, she might become a very talented person!"
"It's a pity that she was brainwashed by the idea that 'eldest sister is like mother' and lost her life because of it," Sang Luo shook his head. "Although technology has advanced, people's thinking is still stuck in the past. Feudal and ignorant thinking can really kill people."
None of the three spoke, and they all remained silent for a few minutes as a moment of silence for Shen Xueyao. The case was solved, and Shen Xueyao's body could finally be cremated.
Before cremation, Sang Luo took a last look at Shen Xueyao's body. Shen Xueyao died willingly. She probably had no regrets at the moment of death and even felt that she was very great. Sang Luo remembered the story of the elephant and the chain. The elephant was locked with chains when it was a child and did not dare to break free even when it grew up.
Mental chains are far more terrible than physical chains.
The case could be closed, and Sang Luo took the initiative to write the case closing report. This case was solved by her personally, and no one knew the details of the case better than her.
Under Xie Ling'er's guidance, Sang Luo wrote the first case closing report in her career. After submitting the report, Ma Shi Tu praised Sang Luo in the office and asked everyone else to learn from Sang Luo. Being able to find flaws in a case through a fingernail is what a criminal policeman should have.
In addition, Sang Luo also ran into Captain Liao in the corridor. This time, Captain Liao did not walk past her indifferently as before, but stopped and greeted her:
"Sang Luo!"
Although nothing much was said, this sound made Sang Luo understand that Captain Liao had put aside his previous prejudice against gender and officially took her, the newcomer, seriously.
The case spread like wildfire, and within just one day it spread throughout the entire Public Security Bureau. Everyone was impressed that a man could completely disguise himself as a woman, and that such a seemingly smooth case actually had so many twists and turns. What surprised them most was that the most inconspicuous "newcomer team" in the bureau could actually solve the case.
It seems that the "Rookie Team" is no longer the same rookie team as before.
To celebrate solving the case, Yuan Xiaohu suggested that everyone go out for a good meal in the evening and he would treat them all. Sang Luo found that Yuan Xiaohu was particularly enthusiastic and willing to spend money when it came to food.
"Since someone is treating me, of course I have to go!" Xie Ling'er hooked her arm around Yuan Xiaohu's neck, "I must give you a good meal to avenge the chocolate I ate last time!"
"I'll go too." Sang Luo smiled. It would save her the trouble of cooking in the evening.
Yuan Xiaohu also invited Ma Shi Tu, but Ma Shi Tu politely declined. He was probably afraid that the young people would feel uncomfortable with him as their master.
After getting off work in the evening, the group happily walked towards the barbecue restaurant. This barbecue restaurant was highly recommended by Yuan Xiaohu. According to him, it was the best barbecue in the whole county. Most people couldn't even get a seat. He was a regular customer here and called the boss in advance to make a reservation.
After they were seated, they were immediately surrounded by the aroma of barbecue. Yuan Xiaohu asked Sang Luo to order first, as she was the hero in solving the case. Sang Luo politely ordered ten lamb skewers. Then it was Xie Ling'er's turn to order. Xie Ling'er was not polite and ordered a whole table full of dishes. Yuan Xiaohu didn't mind either. He went to the front desk to pay the bill and brought back a large bottle of Coke.
"I have to go to work every day, and I'm afraid drinking will delay things, so let's just drink Coke!" Yuan Xiaohu opened the Coke and filled the two girls' glasses.
The three of them toasted to celebrate the case being solved. Yuan Xiaohu asked curiously, "Sang Luo, I think you have a very smart brain. How did you come up with the idea that a man could disguise himself as a woman? If it were me, I would never be able to think of it even if I were beaten to death!"
Because I come from the modern era, I have seen too many bizarre news, Sang Luo thought, and I also have the help of a dictionary.
However, she would not say these words.
Sang Luo smiled mysteriously: "It's a secret, I won't tell you."
"Okay," Yuan Xiaohu lowered his mouth in disappointment, drank the Coke in his cup, and filled another cup to toast Sang Luo:
"Anyway, I've discovered that your brain is better than mine! I've made up my mind. From now on, I'll do the physical work and you'll do the mental work to solve cases. We'll be a golden pair. I'll never argue with you again!"
Sang Luo waved his hand: "Don't say that. If you have any ideas, you should speak them out. Every different idea may bring inspiration to solving the case."
While they were talking, the skewers were served. Sang Luo picked up one and tasted it. The meat was very fresh, and it was obviously good lamb. The seasoning was just right, and her mouth was full of the aroma of fat when she took a bite. She didn't even bother to praise it and immediately picked up the second one.
Xie Ling'er on the side also praised it highly: "It's delicious. I have lived in Baiyun County for so many years, but I didn't find this restaurant. Next time when Brother Lin returns to China, I will bring Brother Lin here to eat together."
Yuan Xiaohu stopped wolfing down his food and showed a silly expression: "That's great, I really envy you guys who are in pairs, alas, I don't know when I can find my happiness."
Xie Ling'er shrugged: "You obviously have someone you like, but you don't dare to speak up. How can you be happy? Maybe when the other person is in confinement, you are still here with unrequited love!"
"Who does he like?" Sang Luo asked curiously.
Ignoring Yuan Xiaohu's obstruction, Xie Ling'er put her mouth close to Sang Luo's ear and said:
"There was a primary school teacher named Xu Jingye. She was very artistic and could write poems. She had even published them in the county daily. One time, Yuan Xiaohu met her on the street and fell in love with her instantly. However, he had a low self-esteem and was worried that he was not worthy of her, so he did not dare to speak up."
Sang Luo was puzzled: "Why does he feel inferior?"
Xie Ling'er said: "He doesn't know anything about poetry and songs. He is worried that he can't understand other people's spiritual world. Once he plucked up the courage to write a love letter and asked me to help him polish it. After I finally finished revising it, he threw the love letter into the trash can! This coward doesn't even dare to send a love letter!"
Sang Luo laughed. She didn't expect that Yuan Xiaohu, who was always straightforward, had this side of him. Yuan Xiaohu's face turned red due to the laughter of the two people, and he actually got up and ran to the men's room.
After Yuan Xiaohu left, Xie Ling'er's smile suddenly stopped. She looked ahead, pulled Sang Luo, and made a "hush" gesture: "Sang Luo, look who that is?"
Sang Luo also looked up and saw that just behind Yuan Xiaohu, at the table that he had just blocked, Bai Bingxin and a strange man were sitting there.
The two behaved very reservedly. They didn't eat the skewers on the table. Bai Bingxin just drank water silently. The man deliberately showed his watch. It seemed that the two were on a blind date.
"Wow, she's been forced by her family to go on a blind date again," Xie Ling'er smacked her lips, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, how many times has this happened?"
She counted on her fingers and said, "It's the twentieth time, it's too tragic. She is already a well-known leftover woman in this area."
The word "leftover women" made Sang Luo very uncomfortable, and she looked at Bai Bingxin with sympathy.
Bai Bingxin was beautiful, and it was obvious that the man was very interested in her. The man said in a rough voice: "My shop has to collect rent every year, and the rent is about -"
"Ahem," Bai Bingxin coughed, "Mr. Zeng, I've just talked about your family situation. I know your family is very wealthy. Let's talk about something else."
The man hit a snag, scratched his head in frustration, and found another topic: "What do you like to do?"
Bai Bingxin's eyes lit up: "Autopsy, this is my job, and also my hobby. Last time, there was a case that left a deep impression on me. A man was killed, and no one could do anything at the time. But I found in the victim's anus——"
The man interrupted her: "Anus, what is it?"
Bai Bingxin said calmly, "It's just a butthole."
The corner of the man's mouth twitched instantly: "You actually touched a stranger's... asshole with your hand... That's terrible. Your family only said that you work in the Public Security Bureau, but they didn't say that you do this!"
Bai Bingxin took a sip of water, accustomed to the man's reaction: "I guessed that my mother would be like this. To be honest, I am a forensic doctor who specializes in dissecting corpses."
The man picked up his bag and wanted to leave, but he hesitated for a while. Perhaps he stayed because of Bai Bingxin's beauty. He said dissatisfiedly:
"You actually touched a strange man's body with your hands. That's so indecent!"
"It's a corpse," Bai Bingxin corrected. "There is no distinction between men and women in front of corpses. These victims have already lost their lives. I need to find as many useful clues as possible from them. This is my duty. If you are killed one day, I will also do my best to help you with the autopsy."
"You are a psychopath!"
The man cursed and ran out of the door.
Everyone in the store looked at Bai Bingxin, but she was very calm. She pointed at the skewers on the table and shouted to the waiter, "Pack it up!"
Sang Luo felt a lot of emotions in his heart. It seemed that forensic scientists still had to suffer a lot of prejudice in this era. Those who could insist on being forensic scientists were really brave and great.
After dinner, Sang Luo walked slowly towards home. On the way, she unexpectedly met Bai Bingxin. She saw Bai Bingxin squatting at the foot of the wall, hugging her knees, her head buried in her arms, her shoulders shaking, and it seemed that she was crying.
Packaged kebabs of lamb were scattered at her feet, and a few stray cats were gnawing on them.
It turned out that she was not as strong as she appeared.
Sang Luo patted her shoulder and asked softly, "Are you crying because of the blind date just now?"
Bai Bingxin looked up and saw Sang Luo. She no longer pretended to be strong and threw herself into Sang Luo's arms: "Who would cry for something like that? I wouldn't even want a fat, dead man! I'm just very sad. Why doesn't my mother understand me? Why does she force me to go on a blind date!"
"I am now doing a job I like and can support myself. I am really satisfied. Why do I have to get married?" Bai Bingxin cried out in despair.
"In fact, women don't have to get married," Sang Luo stroked her hair gently, "some women choose to be single and never get married. In the future, there will be many girls like this."
"Really?" A glimmer of hope flashed in Bai Bingxin's eyes. She leaned against Sang Luo and said, "You must be comforting me. But thank you anyway. I feel much better after hearing your words. Now I am the only one in the whole county who thinks this way. I am really lonely."
"I'm not comforting you." Sang Luo rubbed her head gently with his chin.
Because I came from the future.
Sang Luo stayed with Bai Bingxin for a long time. When her mood improved, Sang Luo sent her home, and then returned to his own home tiredly.
It was almost midnight when Sang Luo suddenly remembered something -
If Shen Xueyao died voluntarily, then the one who came to seek justice should not be her soul. The one who had been communicating with Sang Luo was actually Du Lingfeng's soul!
Sang Luo rushed to the desk and asked the dictionary, "Are you Du Lingfeng?"
It was twelve o'clock, the bedroom light was still on, and the dictionary on the table was not responding at all.
Sang Luo was a little disappointed. It seemed that the case was over and her connection with the victim was also over.
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