Chapter 19: Tibetan Mastiff Guarding the Gate
Lin Lin frowned and recalled the situation at that time: "I didn't think anything was wrong at the time, but now I think it's a bit strange." She spoke a little uncertainly, and Gu Nankai was delighted and hurriedly encouraged her: "It's okay, tell me first, what's wrong?"
"The funeral arrangements were very rushed. I was pregnant and about to give birth, so everything was handled by the two old people. After the funeral arrangements were completed, I gave birth. I was in the hospital at the time, and they didn't come to see me. They just asked someone to give me some money and a message. I never saw them again."
"What message do you have for me?"
"They gave me a sum of money, saying it was for Zheng Yi, and asked me to find someone else to live with. They felt sorry for me." Thinking of the time when she was isolated and helpless after giving birth, Lin Lin still felt a little sad. After saying this, the woman sneered again: "In fact, they just disliked me for giving birth to a daughter and not leaving Zheng Yi with an heir. His father likes boys. I have hated them all these years, so I haven't contacted them."
After listening to Lin Lin's words, Gu Nankai also felt that there were many doubts. Perhaps it was not as simple as what Lin Lin said, that they disliked her for giving birth to a daughter. It seemed that he had to visit Zheng Yi's parents.
Gu Nankai and Li Meng did not disturb Lin Lin and the others anymore, but before leaving, they asked Lin Lin for the address of Zheng Yi's parents' hometown.
"Captain Gu, why do I feel that there are so many doubts about Zheng Yi's compensation?" Even Li Meng felt that there were many doubts. Gu Nankai laughed softly: "Indeed, Zheng Yi's matter is definitely not as simple as we thought. It seems that as long as we solve the mystery of Zheng Yi's death, we can also solve Sheng Yuandong's death."
Li Meng nodded as he spoke: "So now, should we go back to the team or go to Zheng Yi's hometown?"
Gu Nankai looked at the time. It was 10:26 in the morning. According to the address of Zheng Yi's parents given by Lin Lin, if they went now, they should be able to return in the evening. He immediately made a decision: "Go find Zheng Yi's parents and contact Gao Yuan and the others in the car to find out the situation."
Li Meng quickly carried out the task. Soon, Li Meng drove the car and the two of them set out on the road to Zheng Yi's parents' home. In the car, Gu Nankai called Wu Qingluan to find out the situation.
The call lasted for a long time. Gu Nankai listened carefully and said a few words from time to time.
"Very good. We will go to Zheng Yi's parents to find out the situation. You continue to follow this clue and maybe we will have unexpected surprises." Gu Nankai seemed a little excited. He quickly gave instructions. When he hung up the phone, Li Meng asked, "Captain Gu, is there any new situation?"
Gu Nankai smiled. "Yes, Teacher Wu got a card from Zhao Kaichuan. Gao Yuan found out from that card that Zhao Kaichuan might have a gambling hobby. Teacher Wu and Cao Cang thought that Zheng Yi's death ten years ago might be related to Zhao Kaichuan's gambling. If we can find more information from this clue, then our direction will be much clearer."
Li Meng was also very excited, and he said casually: "Captain Gu, do you think there is a hypothesis that Sheng Yuandong and Zhao Kaichuan both had gambling addictions at the same time, and they owed a large amount of gambling debts at the time, and Zheng Yi was actually calculated by them?"
Gu Nankai's eyes lit up. He didn't expect Li Meng to say this. He couldn't help but think more highly of this kid. It seemed that he was not an impulsive and weak kid.
"It's possible. If that's the case, we have to go to the company that was responsible for Zheng Yi's insurance money and find the person who was responsible for this matter to learn more about the situation." Gu Nankai made another call and explained the matter to the team. Wu Qingluan and Cao Cang immediately took action.
The process of finding Zheng Yi's parents' home was much more complicated than Gu Nankai had imagined. The village where Zheng Yi's parents lived was easy to find, but it took some time to find Zheng Yi's parents. It turned out that Zheng Yi's parents did not return to their original village ten years ago. Many people in the village did not know where they had gone, and most of them thought they were still in the city.
Gu Nankai and Li Meng asked a lot of people, and finally got some clues from an old man who had a good relationship with Zheng Yi's father. They set off again with Li Meng. This time, they asked as they walked, and it took some time to find the current location of Zheng Yi's parents. Zheng Yi's parents' new home was at the innermost part of the village, and it did take them some time.
This was somewhat beyond Gu Nankai's expectations.
"The living environment of this couple is really good." Just by looking at the gate from the outside, Li Meng exclaimed in admiration, not to mention that in this village full of bungalows, the quality of Zheng Yi's house is really good.
"Yes, that's right." Gu Nankai also sighed. When Li Meng knocked on the door, Gu Nankai walked to the other side to observe the outer wall. It seemed that the house was built only a few years ago. It was not new, but it was not old either.
Li Meng knocked on the door for a long time, and faintly heard the sound of a dog barking from inside. It was not until a long time later that a voice came: "Who is it?"
Li Meng glanced at Gu Nankai and saw that he shook his head slightly. He did not answer but continued to knock on the door. The person inside seemed very cautious and seemed to be thinking about something. Li Meng's knocking sound could be heard from time to time. After a long time, the person inside opened the door a crack and a face popped out.
Judging from her age, it can be confirmed that she is Zheng Yi's mother. The old lady is a little aloof. When she saw the people outside, her brows frowned: "Who are you? Who are you looking for? You've come to the wrong place." She was about to close the door again, but Li Meng stopped her with one hand. Gu Nankai took the opportunity to step forward and said softly: "Auntie, we are the police. We are here today to learn about Zheng Yi..."
Before Gu Nankai finished speaking, the old man was in a hurry to close the door, as if he had touched a taboo, but his strength was really incomparable to Li Meng's. The young man leaned forward and pushed the door open a wider. At this moment, Gu Nankai also saw a huge Tibetan mastiff inside staring at the two of them hungrily. The door was pushed open, and the barking of the Tibetan mastiff seemed even more ferocious. If it were not for the thick iron chain controlling it, Gu Nankai was really worried that the dog would rush over, and then they would really fall into its mouth.
"Officer, my son has been dead for ten years. We really have nothing to say!" Zheng Yi's mother seemed very embarrassed. She was obviously very resistant to the police's visit.
"Aunt, we don't mean anything else. We just want to understand the situation. Don't be too nervous. We will leave soon. It's just routine. The bureau asked us to pay a return visit, and we are just following orders." Gu Nankai smiled and walked forward, hinting to the old man that as long as everyone cooperated with each other, everything would be fine. Perhaps his words made Zheng Yi's mother feel a little relieved. She paused, but still a little worried: "Wait a minute, I have to ask my old man."
Gu Nankai smiled and said, "Okay, of course."
Zheng Yi's mother closed the door again and went in. Li Meng and Gu Nankai were waiting outside. Li Meng was a little reluctant: "Captain Gu, why don't you just go in? Look at this couple, they make us look like bad guys."
Gu Nankai stared at the gate and understood Li Meng's feelings about their non-cooperation. He pressed Li Meng's shoulder and said, "Don't be impatient. They lost their only son. They will definitely think too much about what happened ten years ago. You have to give them some time to buffer."
Li Meng curled his lips, scratched his head with his big hands a few times, and smiled embarrassedly: "I just wanted to finish early and go back to have a hot meal. It's been a whole day, and a few breads are not as hot as instant noodles..."
Seeing his big stature, Gu Nankai knew his appetite very well. He only ate bread and water when he went out on field work. The young man was really sad. He smiled and said, "After this case is solved, let Gao Yuan treat us to a meal. We will make sure you are full."
"Hehe..." Li Meng was so happy when he thought of Gao Yuan being taken advantage of. He was also calmed down by Gu Nankai's words. Sure enough, not long after, the door creaked open again. This time, it was opened wider. Zheng Yi's mother said apologetically, "Come in."
