Chapter 112 Business Trip
Xia Mufan is going to bring ice cream on this business trip, and Meihui is a little jealous.
Because Xia Mufan forbade dogs from barking and disturbing others at night, Xue Gao squatted under the eaves, excitedly wagging his tail, sticking out his tongue, and trying to open his eyes wide. The faint street lights outside the house were reflected in its big eyes, shining brightly.
[Xia Xia wants to take me for a ride to catch the bad guys, right? 】
I will definitely perform well. 】
[Ensure that actions are carried out in compliance with instructions!] 】
Coal Ash was so angry when he saw Ice Cream's excited look that he launched a surprise attack and scratched it with his claws!
[I'll make you proud!] 】
[Xia Xia is mine, if you want to take me with you, you have to take me with you.] 】
[Get out of my way!] 】
Don’t underestimate Ice Cream because it’s young and usually well-behaved, but it actually reacts quite quickly. Coal Ash's body was as fast as lightning. He moved back lightly, and his claw missed.
Coal Ash missed his target and all the hair on his body stood up. As soon as his hind legs touched the ground, he bounced up again as if on springs and quickly grabbed the ice cream with his claws.
Xuegao didn't dare to resist and quickly hid behind Xia Mufan.
"Coal ash!" Xia Mufan grabbed the coal ash that was still in the air.
Meihui was hugged by Xia Mufan. When he smelled the warm breath on her body, he felt extremely aggrieved and tears flashed in his eyes.
[You clearly said that I am the boss and it is the second.] 】
[Why do you take it with you on your business trip and not me? 】
[You only took me out that time when you went to visit your mother and Lu Pingping. You never took me to handle a case after that. Don’t you like me anymore? 】
Mei Hui is now filled with a sense of loss, and his tone is so sad that Xia Mufan feels a little guilty.
Xia Mufan didn't expect that his decision would cause family disputes. He sighed and explained seriously: "The man who killed the previous owner of the ice cream has been found, but he has gone to the south. Ice cream remembers the smell of that man and has met the two murderers who broke into the house. It can help track and capture them, so we brought it along."
Ice cream squatted aside, grinning and nodding vigorously.
[Yes, yes, yes, I am going to work.] 】
[I can help Xia Xia catch the bad guys.] 】
Am I a police dog? 】
Coal Ash is a clever little boy. As a result of hanging out outside frequently, he can understand many foreign languages, from magpies and swallows to dogs and mice. He can understand most of them.
Hearing what Xue Gao said, Mei Hui snorted contemptuously: "Police dog? You're dreaming. The dogs at the police dog base have to go through training and pass the exam before they can get their job and get a license. Do you think you can be a police dog just because you help the police?"
Xia Mufan's eyes lit up: "When we come back from this case, if you can make a contribution, I will take you to the special police brigade to take the exam and get a police dog license."
Police dogs must be licensed to work and can receive a salary. If ice cream is given a position, won’t there be a living allowance?
When Coal Ash heard this, he was burning with jealousy. He struggled out of Xia Muchan's arms, jumped to the ground, and fell on all fours, turning from "a cat" into "a picture of cat".
This is Coal Ash's unique way of playing tricks.
Then, Coal Ash let out a sharp "Woo, Woo—" sound from his throat and began to howl dryly.
[I don’t care, I also want to get a police dog license!] 】
[Xia Xia, you have changed. You treat ice cream better than I do. 】
[You clearly said that I am the boss and it is the second in command, and I have to obey me in everything. But now it can get the certificate, but I have nothing. 】
Xia Mufan's scalp was numbed by its howling.
This damn kid is so unreasonable in his quest for favor. It's just a cat, why does it need a police dog license? I haven’t heard of the special police brigade issuing “police cat certificates” to cats.
However, the dry howl of Coal Ash was so shrill that the children upstairs poked their heads out from the balcony and asked curiously, "Coal Ash, what happened to you? Did Sister Xia beat you for being disobedient?"
With no other options, Xia Mufan could only deal with the present situation: "Okay, okay, when I come back from this business, I will also find a way to get you a certificate, okay?"
Coal Ash rolled up from the ground and finally returned to normal from his paralyzed state.
【real? 】
[Don’t lie to cats. Those who lie to cats are puppies.] 】
Speaking of puppies, Coal Ash bared his teeth at Ice Cream angrily.
[Bad dog!] 】
Xia Mufan felt that Meihui was like the enchanting concubine vying for favor in a TV drama, she was very cunning, changed her face very quickly, and would seek benefits for herself whenever she got the chance.
Xia Mufan touched the coal ash soothingly: "Really, I will definitely get a certificate for you and Xuegao, so that you can go to work with the certificate and handle the case with me. The two of you will take turns to go out with me, okay?"
Coal Gray's fur finally smoothed out, and he lay on the back of Xia Muchan's feet, narrowed his eyes, and his attitude softened.
[Okay, this time let Silly Dog accompany you to the case, and I will stay at home with my mother. 】
Because Xia Mufan called Xu Shumei "Mom", Meihui followed suit.
Xia Mufan was touched when he heard it say that. He bent down and held it in his arms: "Be good, I'm away on a business trip these few days, so one of you two has to stay at home with mom. I'll take you with me next time, and you can have ice cream with mom."
Ice cream nodded repeatedly.
[Okay, I’ll listen to you.] 】
[The meat broth rice made by my mother is delicious. 】
[I accompany my mother to buy groceries so that others won’t bully her. 】
Xia Mufan told Xu Shumei what they said, and Xu Shumei was so moved that she almost cried. She patted this one and touched that one, and loved them all very much: "Coal Ash and Ice Cream are both good children. They know how to feel sorry for me."
Xia Mufan looked at his mother a little embarrassedly: "Mom, I'm sorry, I'm so busy with work that I don't have much time to accompany you."
Xu Shumei stroked her daughter's head and said, "Silly child, you are a police officer. It is such a meaningful job. How can your mother hold you back? Don't worry. I usually cook, grow vegetables, read books, and write poems at home. Coal Ash is around from time to time. I live a fulfilling life. I am just worried about you, afraid that you don't eat well and that you are too tired."
Hearing that his mother was enjoying herself, Xia Mufan finally put his mind at ease and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Mom. I become more energetic as soon as I investigate a case and don't feel tired at all."
Xu Shumei was very pleased to see her daughter's cheerful look: "You really like it, that's good."
No matter what job you do, whether you are a doctor, teacher, policeman, waiter, driver... there will be times when you feel tired and worried. I don’t know how many people hate what they do. I am lucky to be able to do a job that I like.
The next morning, under Meihui's reluctant gaze and Xu Shumei's careful instructions, Xia Mufan set off holding Xuegao.
For the journey of more than 800 kilometers, in order to provide ample space for five people and a dog, Yu Jing drove a van.
This trip south is different from the last time I went to Yao City.
Going to Yao City is to be a foreign aid, there is no pressure. And with Yue Yuan and Gu Shaoqi accompanying him, Xia Mufan didn't even have to deal with interpersonal relationships on his own, he just had to follow and do the work.
This time, Xia Mufan leads the team to handle the case across provinces, and he has to rely on himself for everything.
Huang Zhongliang, Huancheng.
Currently there is only this name and a place name.
Why did he place Bai Jiaying in Hui City? Why do you hide yourself so well? Why do they come and go in such a hurry?
Yu Jing, Gong Weiguo and Sun Xianbing took turns driving, and after two days of travel, they finally arrived in Huancheng.
Huancheng is only a two-hour drive from the provincial capital of Guangdong Province. It is close to the sea and has a beautiful environment. Many Taiwanese and Hong Kong businessmen have invested and set up factories here, and the population density is very high.
The beautiful summer scenery in the south is so dazzling with lush trees.
The tall coconut trees on the roadside have thick trunks, broad branches and leaves, and are hung with huge fruits. Banyan trees, kapok trees, bougainvillea, trumpet creepers...under the bright blue sky, green is everywhere you look.
But it's still hot.
Moreover, it was the kind of humid heat, the kind that was not far away. Walking on the road felt like entering a steamer, and I was covered in sweat.
Men wearing vests, shorts and slippers can be seen everywhere, while girls are dressed very coolly in suspender skirts, hot pants and sandals.
So this is the South.
The people from Huancheng Public Security Bureau warmly welcomed Xia Mufan and his party.
The people in the south are as warm and down-to-earth as the weather in the south. Since we are all here to solve the case, let's not get into any fancy tricks. After arranging the working meals and guesthouse, we can start working directly on the case.
The person sent by the Criminal Investigation Brigade to contact them was the criminal policeman Fan Yangping, who was once responsible for the Huancheng massacre.
Fan Yangping was in his forties, thin and small, with very dark skin, but he looked very capable. As soon as he saw Xia Mufan, he shook hands enthusiastically: "I received a call from forensic doctor Gu. He said that the murderer of the case you are in charge of is the main culprit of the Huang family massacre. I have been looking forward to your arrival!"
Xia Mufan asked: "Officer Fan, do you know Forensic Doctor Gu?"
Fan Yangping grinned and said, "Forensic Doctor Gu is very familiar with our Forensic Doctor Yang. I have heard of Forensic Doctor Gu's name for a long time, but I have never met him."
Gong Weiguo was a little curious: "Who is Forensic Doctor Yang?"
When talking about Forensic Doctor Yang, Fan Yangping's expression was a little proud: "Forensic Doctor Yang is a famous female forensic doctor in our Guangdong Provincial Department. She often praises Forensic Doctor Gu for her high professional level. She can identify the murderer by the depth, slope and strength of the knife edge. She is very amazing!"
As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately resonated with the entire Serious Crime Unit 7.
"Yes, our medical examiner Gu is very capable. Everyone praises his autopsy reports."
After the greetings, Fan Yangping took out a stack of information: "After Forensic Doctor Gu called, I started collecting information on Huang Zhongliang. Take a look."
The Huancheng Massacre was handled by Fan Yangping, and it has not been solved to this day, which has made him very depressed.
"If you need anything else, just ask. I will do my best to cooperate with you in whatever I can do. As long as we can catch the murderer and let Huang Yongkang's family of four rest in peace, I will be satisfied. You don't know, I was only 33 years old when I took over the murder case. Now I am 41 years old and there is no clue at all. I am worried that the case has been unsolved until now."
Having been a criminal policeman for some time, Xia Mufan could understand Fan Yangping's feelings very well.
The scene of the Huancheng massacre was too bloody. A family of four fell in a pool of blood, their trachea were cut, and blood flowed from the carotid artery, soaking their clothes, quilts, and the floor...
But it was discovered too late. Apart from two sets of male footprints, no fingerprints, hair or murder weapon were found at the scene.
Huang Yongkang and his wife were kind-hearted and had a good relationship with the villagers. No one knew who they had offended and why they had brought about this fatal disaster.
Xia Mushige took the information and ordered the ice cream standing next to him: "Sit down."
The ice cream was actually quite hot, with my tongue sticking out and I was breathing heavily. After hearing what Xia Mufan said, it sat down obediently without shouting or crying.
Fan Yangping loves dogs. When he saw this beautiful Border Collie, he couldn't help but widen his eyes: "You guys can bring a dog with you on this business trip? This dog is really obedient and very disciplined."
Xia Mufan said, "Its name is Xue Gao. It was the dog raised by the deceased Bai Jiaying. It had a close encounter with the murderer and chased him for half an hour, but the murderer drove away from it. So I brought it here this time, hoping it can help us identify the murderer."
Fan Yangping still found it incredible: "Ah, it's Bai Jiaying's dog, why would it listen to you so much?"
Xia Mushige smiled: "I grew up in the countryside and often interacted with cats and dogs. They all listened to me."
Sun Xianbing added, "Yes, our team leader is very good at raising cats and dogs. She has a cat named Coal Ash, who is absolutely amazing and is the darling of our criminal investigation team."
Fan Yangping gave Xia Mufan a thumbs up: "Great!"
Seeing that Xue Gao was thirsty, Xia Mufan filled a paper cup with water and placed it in front of Xue Gao: "Come, drink some water. We will work, you just wait."
The ice cream sticks out its tongue and slowly licks the water in the cup with a very elegant posture.
Fan Yangping's eyes were always on the ice cream. The more he looked at it, the more he liked it. He secretly thought that since its owner was dead, he might as well take it home after the case was solved.
After settling the ice cream, Xia Mufan and his team members began to study Huang Zhongliang's information.
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