The news that Zhao Youliang had been arrested by the police quickly spread throughout the town.
Residents who heard about this incident couldn't believe it at first: the police must have made a mistake!
Quantum is such a fool, how could he do something illegal?
Moreover, he sleeps in late every day in front of the shop... He diligently watches over the shop, and everyone has seen this.
Therefore, even if Zhao Youliang wanted to commit a crime, he did not have the time to do so.
Amidst the public outrage, the town's residents demanded that the mayor go to the police station to explain the situation to the police.
Rescue Zhao Youliang and give the good man justice.
Actually, there was no need for residents to petition; the town mayor was more anxious than anyone else: he was one of the few people who knew the secret of the paper-making shop!
They knew that if Zhao Youliang didn't return before tonight, the whole town would be doomed!
The book subtly suggests that Zhao Youliang's arrest by the police this time was not, strictly speaking, a case of wrongly accusing an innocent person.
Because in another village ten miles away, a horrific murder occurred last night.
A family of five was wiped out overnight, and their deaths were extremely gruesome.
The corpses looked as if they had been gnawed by wild animals; none of them were intact.
After careful investigation, the police found a photo of Zhao Youliang at the crime scene.
If that's the case, who else should we arrest if not him?
Even if we assume that Zhao Youliang didn't do it, the murderer at least knew him.
Otherwise, why would she carry his photo with her at all times...?
Hearing that the police were asking about something that happened ten miles away, Zhao Youliang, the person involved, breathed a long sigh of relief.
It's good that you're not asking about the town... As for that village ten miles away, I've never been there at all.
I've never been there, and I've never even heard of it.
Because Zhao Youliang cooperated well with the police investigation and had a valid alibi, the police brought him back before dark.
The only requirement is that they cannot go out or leave the jurisdiction.
You cannot leave until the case is completely solved.
Zhao Youliang could only smile bitterly upon hearing this, while thinking to himself: Even if you didn't say anything, I wouldn't dare to leave. If I go too far, I'll die.
That damn old Taoist priest who tricked me into coming here, you just wait, Brother Liang, I'm not done with you!
After Zhao Youliang returned, the coffin shop owner, Granny Wenmi, and the pretty widow Yingchun all came to "offer their condolences".
After Zhao Youliang explained the cause of the incident, everyone was puzzled: "Quantum, how did your photo end up at the murder scene?"
"Who did you give the photos to? Do you have any other acquaintances here?"
Zhao Youliang was both amused and exasperated by the question, and patted his pockets, which were cleaner than his face, before saying helplessly.
"Grandma, Uncle Sun, Sister Yingchun, I'm so poor, do you think I'm the kind of person who would be willing to print out a photo?"
"Even if you're willing to print it out, wouldn't it be better to keep it for a blind date? Why give it to someone else for no reason!"
Zhao Youliang's poverty and frugality were well-known, so Granny and the other two believed him.
"That's strange... You're new here, you don't have many acquaintances, let alone enemies."
"Logically speaking, no one should deliberately frame you..."
After discussing for a while without finding any clues, the group left.
Before leaving, Sister Yingchun specifically instructed, "Liangzi, if you're free tonight, come over and help me grill some meat. I'm too busy to manage on my own."
"Fatty Song... sigh!"
Zhao Youliang was always willing to help others, especially since he was helping Yingchun's sister-in-law.
"Okay, sis, I'll definitely go tonight."
"But you know the shop's rules, I have to come back to offer incense before midnight."
"If there are still people eating there by then, I'll offer incense before going back."
......
Perhaps due to the ghost stories these past two days, there weren't many people coming to eat barbecue at night.
Ten o'clock should be the liveliest time, but now there's no one there.
Looking at the sluggish business, Sister Yingchun felt helpless for a moment.
"Alright, that's enough for quantum mechanics."
"Since there's no one around, why don't you grill some meat skewers and we can have some?"
"Go back and rest after you finish eating."
As soon as Sister Yingchun finished speaking, the old corpse-driving man Zhang Mingli walked over with a smile.
"Why is no one here? The guests are here now."
Those following Zhang Mingli were the same group of young men who were also corpse drivers.
"Boss lady, could you please grill us something to eat? Anything is fine."
"The only requirement is that you and Brother Zhao have to eat with us."
Upon seeing that she was Zhao Youliang's friend, Sister Yingchun became even more enthusiastic.
"Okay, just wait a moment!"
"Quantum, you go keep this guy company. Your wife can grill it herself."
"I'll come over and have a drink with you guys once it's ready!"
While Sister Yingchun was busy, Zhao Youliang asked softly.
"Brother, have you settled all your guests in?"
"Yes, everything's settled. Don't worry, Quantum," Zhang Mingli, the old man who drives corpses, replied while pouring wine.
"But it won't stay out there for long. We'll have to bring it back to you once things have calmed down."
"Oh, by the way, I heard you got arrested by the police? Are you alright now?"
Zhao Youliang smiled wryly upon hearing this: "It's alright, it was all a misunderstanding."
After Zhao Youliang finished recounting how he was captured, the old corpse-driver Mi looked puzzled.
"Brother Zhao, have you heard about the photo murder case that happened a few years ago?"
"That was the time when even the disciples of Maoshan were alarmed."
Zhao Youliang was shocked: "What?! Photos can really kill people? Brother Zhang, don't scare me!"
"What if... I mean, what if!"
"What if it really was my photo that killed him? Would I be a murderer?"
"You can't label me an accomplice and then sentence me, can you?!"
Zhao Youliang's overreaction amused the old corpse-driving man, who burst into laughter.
"Brother, you're really funny! Come on, let's have a drink!"
After a few drinks, Zhao Youliang and the old man who drove the corpses became even closer.
"Hey bro, what's this about the photo murder you mentioned? Can you tell me the details?"
This wasn't a secret, so Zhang Mingli had no reason to hide it and began to recount the story.
The incident occurred three years ago when a girl who worked in an electronics factory was walking home alone after her night shift.
The girl was very pretty, and as a result, she was targeted by a few thugs.
The scoundrel not only violated the girl, but also cruelly murdered her afterward.
One of these thugs was a complete pervert; he actually used his phone to take pictures of the girl's corpse.
As a result, on the night the girl's spirit returned to her home, the thug who had taken the photos was found dead in the rented room.
Even more bizarrely, the photos began to circulate on their own after that.
Not only did the thugs who harmed this girl all die, but the virus even started spreading to ordinary people.
The result was that whoever received the photo would die; they definitely wouldn't survive the night.
It wasn't until dozens of people died that the relevant government departments stepped in to deal with the situation.
In the end, it was only after a descendant of the Maoshan sect personally intervened that the situation gradually calmed down...
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