Chapter 241 Mr. Lin
At seven o'clock in the evening, Chi Xia and Juanmao returned to Dongzhou.
The two first went to Lin Wenjue's house to get the clue box.
They had originally planned to take the things and leave, but they couldn't resist the Lin family's hospitality. By the time they came to their senses, they had already eaten half a bowl of rice.
Chi Xia then realized that, with the exception of Lin Wenjue, the three generations of the Lin family were no exaggeration in their ability in preliminary investigation.
In her opinion, interrogation is similar to psychology. Both involve finding the right person for the right situation. You need to see through a person's weaknesses in a short period of time and exploit them to get the clues you want. Over time, these things will be transformed from skills into daily life.
For example, these two old men easily made them forget the purpose of their visit and made them finish half a bowl of rice eagerly.
By the time Chi Xia figured this out, Juanmao had already taken the second bowl of rice from the hostess and said enthusiastically, "Thank you, Auntie! Hey, I always say that your dishes are getting more delicious every time!"
Chi Xia sighed and hugged his bowl tightly.
When Lin Wenjue's grandfather saw her action, he curved his eyebrows and winked at his son.
The son nodded, acknowledging his father's vision.
"Xia-Xia."
The old man put down his chopsticks and said, "I always hear Xiaojue and Luo Xun talking about you. Can we go out and talk?"
Chi Xia was slightly surprised.
"Go ahead, go ahead."
Curly-haired man smiled at Chi Xia with his mouth full of oil: "Grandpa Lin is a very nice person. I'll wait for you, Chi Xia."
Lin Wenjue's father also spoke up: "Don't be afraid, little girl . I want to talk to you about the case. Although we are retired, we still have some ideas about some things. It doesn't hurt to talk about it. Maybe we can get some ideas, don't you think?"
Chi Xia followed the old man of the Lin family to the study.
"Sit down, don't be too restrained."
As soon as the old man entered, he pointed at the chair and said, "It seems that you have taken over Sister Luo Xun's case."
"Yes." Chi Xia sat down: "Grandpa Lin, you should have studied this case, right?"
“I have studied it.”
The old man seemed to sigh a little: "It was my suggestion that Ling Fei be admitted to the Archives Department. She is a careful person and wants to be a police officer, but her physical fitness is not very good. Her parents are worried about her and don't want to tie her down. I mentioned it, but I didn't expect her to take it seriously. She really got admitted later."
"As for her murder..." Chi Xia paused: "May I ask, do you have any ideas?"
"Why do people look in the mirror?" The old man did not answer directly, but asked Chi Xia.
Chi Xia thought: "Fix your appearance, appreciate your appearance, and see yourself clearly."
"What do you think of the mirror at the crime scene?"
Chi Xia said: "Appreciate the process of committing the crime."
"Yes."
The old man looked at her with satisfaction: "You said you admired it, which means that the murderer was not impatient and was enjoying it when he committed the crime. Isn't this the most likely possibility?"
"Yes." Chi Xia nodded.
"After you go back, carefully study the scene of the victims. You may find something new."
Chi Xia really wanted to say, "Why don't you tell me now? We still have plenty of opportunities for me to grow."
But after this thought went through her mind, she said yes obediently.
"As police officers, there are always some cases we cannot solve in our lifetime."
The old man added, "In most cases, the murderer is not so powerful. Either we overlooked the details, or the murderer erased the details, or you protected me and I protected you. In the end, even if you know that he did it, what can you do? We can't find evidence, right?"
Chi Xia agreed: "You are right."
"I know that Xiaojue likes that girl."
The old man sighed: "But there are many regrets in this world. The girl doesn't have any feelings for him."
"I think Brother Lin did a great job."
Chi Xia felt that she had to defend her comrade: "Liking someone is uncontrollable and it is his right. His liking has not hurt anyone, nor has it caused distress to the other person. This is his upbringing and quality."
Hearing this, the old man looked at her for a second longer and smiled, "Yes, but many people don't understand such a simple truth."
"That's why it is so precious." Chi Xia responded to his words.
The old man took a deep breath and said, "Okay, let's stop here. When the case is solved, we can talk again. Maybe we will have new topics by then."
Chi Xia stood up and said politely, "Okay."
When she came out of the Lin family, Chi Xia was still thinking about what Grandpa Lin had said to her. This conversation tonight seemed abrupt, but it made her feel it was full of deep meaning.
After checking the time, she and Curly did not return to the task force.
Since it was on the way, Chi Xia went to see Shi Tianyi again.
On the way there, she saw a fruit stall that was still open, and she immediately noticed the neatly arranged persimmons on the stall.
Chi Xia stopped the car and asked again while buying persimmons: "Do you have pomegranates?"
The proprietress pointed and said, "Look, that's it."
Chi Xia bought something for each of them and also bought some fruits for Shi Tianyi.
On the way home, when the car could see the intersection near the bar, Chi Xia saw a familiar figure from afar.
Qu Bai stood quietly on the stone steps next to the intersection, one hand in his pocket, wearing only a white shirt.
When there was still about thirty meters away, Ade's figure appeared in sight, holding a coat in his hand and putting it on Qu Bai.
Chi Xia flashed the car lights to signal them, and the car passed them and found a place with a blurry view to wait for them to come up.
Ade and Qu Bai got into the car silently, and Chi Xia's car drove directly into the community.
Qu Bai and Ade got out of the car and went upstairs first. Chi Xia parked the car and went upstairs carrying a bag of pomegranates and persimmons.
The two were waiting at the door.
"Didn't I tell you the password? Why don't you go in?" Chi Xia asked him with a frown.
Qu Bai smiled: "I'm afraid you don't like it."
Chi Xia glanced at him, entered the password and pushed the door open.
Ade stood at the door: "I'll guard it."
"Come in, it's safe here." Chi Xia pulled him and said, "Have you eaten? I didn't even have enough food just now."
"I can cook." Ade immediately said, "Do you have any dishes? I'll make them."
Chi Xia glanced at Qu Bai, and when he nodded, he said, "There is one in the refrigerator."
Ade went straight to the kitchen. Chi Xia narrowed her eyes and looked at Qu Bai with resentment: "How many times have you secretly come to my house?"
"Once." Qu Bai said frankly: "I want to know whether the medicine is good for your health."
"No one except you knows my habit of hiding things." Chi Xia handed him the bag in her hand: "I bought it for you."
There was warmth in Qu Bai's eyes, and his voice was much lighter: "How did you know I would come to you?"
"That's right." Chi Xia took out a few fruits from the fruit basket: "Take the rest back to eat."
"Okay." Qu Bai smiled and pointed to the kitchen: " Take it and wash it."
Chi Xia went to the kitchen to wash the fruit and then said, "Take your hands out."
Qu Bai's arms stiffened slightly, and he looked into her eyes and reluctantly pulled his hand away.
Seeing the medicine seeping out of the white gauze, Chi Xia's pupils shrank. He sighed secretly, put down his things and went to get the medicine box.
The sound of food being put into the frying pan came from the kitchen. She sat cross-legged on the carpet and stretched out her hand to Qu Bai: "Give me your hand."
Qu Bai laughed, sat down as well, and stretched out his hand.
As she was removing the gauze, Qu Bai asked her, "How are you going to investigate Sister Luo Xun's case?"
Chi Xia raised his eyebrows and looked at him: "You didn't even ask me if my memory has recovered?"
"I don't dare to ask." Qu Bai said, "I know you have suffered."
Chi Xia snorted, still remembering Luo Xun's words, and finally couldn't help asking: "Is there no other way ? Can't we withdraw now?"
"cannot."
Qu Bai rubbed her head with his other hand: "Chi Xia, the dog is fierce and the wine is sour."
Chi Xia's eyes turned red, she just looked at him but couldn't say a word.
