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The bodyguard said, "It's unlikely."

Bobby asked: "Why? He represents my opinion, and his contribution represents my contribution in this case." First villain and then gentleman.

"Shameless."

"You are shameless. This is called good leadership. Which chairman have you met who can write a report?"

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, the bodyguard explained: "After the victim died, the victim's parents could not accept this reality. They divorced a month later. The mother followed the advice of the psychiatrist and left the UK for the Southeast Asian branch. Work. My father is a private custom interior decoration designer. He slipped and fell from the third floor when he was inspecting the house three years ago, resulting in paralysis of the lower body. He can only rely on a wheelchair for daily activities. After his mother left, his father sold the old house Living in the suburbs may be due to the fear of seeing things and thinking about others, or it may be because of the need for design inspiration.”

Liang Xi said: "If the bomb can be dismantled this time, I think the truth of this case will be revealed soon."

Poppy asked: "You haven't confirmed that the detective who was held hostage by the bomb was the detective who handled the traffic accident back then."

Liang Xi said: "I'm not a policeman, so I don't have the energy to investigate in such detail. Even if he's not the detective of the escape case, the case has something to do with him. Let's go and have a look."

……

Betty arrived at the scene as soon as possible, and the scene was the detective's home.Detective named Suter, Suter is an unmarried single, today is his day off.At 400 o'clock at noon, Suter left home and walked [-] meters to a restaurant for lunch. After paying the bill, he chatted with the female clerk for a few minutes. After walking home slowly, he saw a large white envelope the size of a file bag at the door.A courier note was pasted on the large envelope.Suter read the message and found that it was a courier sent by his mother from Glasgow.The detective took the package into the living room, sat down, took a paper knife, opened the seal, and pulled out a wooden box.The same wooden box as the previous two bombs.

Liang Xi and Bobby arrived at the scene a few minutes later than Betty. This time, Betty's attitude was much better. Seeing Liang Xi outside the cordon, he explained to the police officers beside him, asking Liang Xi to come in.On the way here, Betty has confirmed that Suter and the then deputy director of the department, Renee, are investigating the accident.It is now basically certain that a series of bombings are related to the accident.

The EOD team was still on the way, but Liang Xi was stopped at the door.Betty leaned over and watched the bomb with a flashlight, as if explaining to Liang Xi: "On the whole, there is no difference between the two boxes from yesterday."

Liang Xi said by the door: "The first bomb had text and pictorial descriptions. The second bomb had missing text and pictorial descriptions. I think the suspect was indifferent to whether the first bomb would be dismantled. The second bomb was not In this way, the suspect also changed the map of the city hall, further reflecting this willingness. I personally think that the first one is the third ambush pen. Because the first one has photo and video records, the police fully figured out the structure of the bomb , under normal circumstances, the EOD team will use the first bomb as experience to treat the third bomb. My personal judgment is that this bomb is different from the first bomb. Can one of Poppy's bodyguards go in and take a look? He is in the middle east Eight years of dealing with the bomb."

Betty looked back at Liang Xi for a while, then nodded.

The expert bodyguard entered the living room and greeted Suter who was holding the bomb: "Hey brother, today is your lucky day."

Souter was dumbfounded: "I don't consider myself lucky."

"You are lucky if the dismantling is successful. If the dismantling fails, you can be on the front page. No matter what you do, you will make money." Su Te took the flashlight and observed carefully, saying: "It's a rare mechanism. Normally, dismantling this bomb bomb There are two ways, take the risk and use pliers to cut the wire directly into the gap. The safe and regular operation is to use liquefied nitrogen to make the mechanical and electronic detonation methods invalid at low temperature. This bomb has a mercury device because of the small gap. It is difficult to use the instrument to measure the circuit after nitrogen filling. Therefore, the most correct way is to insert the pliers and cut the wire after nitrogen filling, which adds an extra step of nitrogen filling and increases the error tolerance rate.”

The expert bodyguard said slowly: "But the suspect seems to know about liquefied nitrogen, so he set up a small mechanism. I'm not sure if it's true. You need a camera to go in and check to be sure."

Liang Xi asked: "What institution?" Those who do technical work are slow-tempered.

"Once the nitrogen injection cools down, at least one piece of insulator will fall." The expert bodyguard put down the flashlight and explained with words and gestures.It probably means that this piece of insulator was originally supported by a metal rod. Once the temperature drops, the insulator is likely to fall.Without the insulator, the metal rod will fall due to gravity or torsion, forming a loop and detonating the bomb.

"As for whether the liquefied nitrogen destroys the trigger device first, or activates the device first, I can't guarantee." The expert bodyguard added: "It's done by hand. My suggestion is not to use liquefied nitrogen. After reaching into the camera to determine the situation, use the pliers directly." Cut the circuit. It is not recommended to wear explosion-proof clothing to operate, and the error tolerance rate is very low."

After finishing speaking, the expert bodyguard comforted Suter: "If there is no traffic jam on the road, the problem should be solved soon."

Betty asked, "Shouldn't he put the box on the table?"

The expert bodyguard replied: "Yes, but I think the danger of cutting the circuit is less than the danger of letting him put the box down."

Liang Xi said: "If he puts it down and blows it up, one will die, and if he cuts the circuit, two will die."

Su Te hurriedly said: "I like to take less risk."

Betty shook hands with the expert bodyguard: "Thank you."

The expert bodyguard nodded and left the living room.

Betty picked up the envelope on the table and walked out of the living room, saying to Suter, "Hold on, buddy."

Su Te could only smile wryly, he didn't dare to cough now, what else could he do besides hold on?

Betty looked at the envelope against the sun for a while, then handed it over.Liang Xi took out a tissue and held the envelope: "The courier note is real, but the other party destroyed the courier note number. Although the information on the courier note is handwritten, it should have used fonts. I feel that the suspect is a member of the judicial system, which is quite offensive. Reconnaissance experience. Not only pay attention to cleaning up traces, but also mislead the direction of investigation."

Betty took it and looked at it for a while, and it really was a font.For example, the six ms in it are exactly the same, and no one can write exactly the same characters.There are many types of fonts, and living printing is one of them.Take love as an example. Find four letters and line them up, and print them like stamps. During this period, you can control the distance between the letters, and you can also tilt the letters at various angles to create the illusion of handwriting.

The envelope didn't have much information, and it also showed the other party's premeditated ability and anti-investigation ability.

Liang Xi whispered in Betty's ear: "It's somewhat risky to dismantle a bomb. Should I ask Su Te about the traffic accident now?"

Betty responded: "He is not only a policeman, but also a victim. I can't distract him who is already nervous." It's not that she doesn't want to ask, but she can't ask now.

Liang Xi nodded: Betty is not without merit, she is very careful in doing things.After asking, if Suter gets emotional, it's over. Even if there are no emotional waves, his concentration will inevitably decrease, which may cause him to shake the box.The only good news is that the box is placed on Suter's lap, and Suter's current position is conducive to supporting it for a longer period of time.Perhaps the designer didn't expect that the two buttons on the box caused Suter to put the box on his lap and free both hands to press the buttons together.

Box?Another box containing three-dimensional puzzles, either the suspect wholesales three-dimensional puzzles, or he is a three-dimensional puzzle fan.This again disproves the fine craftsmanship of the suspect.

Fuck!Could it be that the bombed box was a relic of the escape victim?The victim's father was a designer and had heard about it, so his daughter may like three-dimensional puzzles.Liang Xi remembered the top hat worn by the suspect he had been paying attention to.In modern times, apart from nobles and high society maintaining traditions to reflect their different identities from civilians, the most likely occasion to wear a top hat is a funeral.

But there is another small contradiction. Using the victim's relics as a tool for revenge is a manifestation of anger.A funeral hat is an act of mourning.Both the top hat and the box are tools in the case, are they related?

In any case, Liang Xi believes that the family members of the victims in the escape case are very suspicious.The victim's father is a designer, and his hands-on ability should be better than before because he is paralyzed from the lower body. It is possible for him to make a box bomb.But it is a fact that my father is disabled. Even if he can make bombs, how can he deliver bombs?

The bigger puzzle: Assuming the father was the mastermind.The father had no dissatisfaction with the victim's 15-year sentence before. After the victim's death, the father began to retaliate.It doesn't make sense logically.Of course, it is not ruled out that the father has recently been mentally stimulated.Liang Xi believes that the person who sent the bomb should be the most critical person in this case.

Some do not want to understand, and some want to understand.Liang Xi guessed the reason why the suspect asked him to play games. The suspect probably wanted to ask him to re-investigate the escape case.In other words, the suspect believed that the case was tricky.However, according to the case materials seen by the lawyer, Liang Xi did not find any problems.Physical evidence, technical surveys, transcripts, confessions, court hearings, etc. showed no abnormalities.

Chapter 427 Oxford

Thinking of this, Liang Xi walked out of the cordon and communicated with Bobby on his own thoughts. He didn't seem to notice that one of Betty's team members quietly approached nearby to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two.

Liang Xi said, "I want all the information about the case."

Bobby said, "Is it a bet?"

Liang Xi asked, "What kind of gambling?"

Bobby said: "Let me judge whether there is any problem with the case and what the problem is. If I'm right, you can accompany me to Canada for a week. If I'm wrong, I'll go to your detective agency as a volunteer for a week."

"You won't go by yourself?" What's the point of two men traveling?

Bobby: "They won't let me go out in the near future, especially for long trips. If you insist on taking me to Canada, they won't say anything."

Liang Xi said, "I don't want you to volunteer in a detective agency."

Bobby: "I don't need a salary as a volunteer, and I give you money every day. The condition is to use your detective agency to meet some friends." Because Ninja is a woman, women are not allowed to enter the manor. What's the matter?Don't look at Bobby as the master, but occasionally you have to look at the face of the housekeeper Daisy.

"Go away." What friend?Of course female friends.Emotions need more contact.

Bobby didn't care, and continued: "A set signed by Mark Twain."

"Mark Twain?" Mark Twain is one of the founders of modern critical literature. His works mainly criticize those in power and the ugliness of human nature.Facing the material temptation, Liang Xi said without hesitation: "You are not allowed to bring women to the detective agency. In addition, whether you win or lose, I want the game to stand or not. Make up Mark Twain without Mark Twain's signature."

"Deal." Bumping fists as a promise.I hate that literati are worthless. A great writer who has written millions of words costs only a few pounds for a book.If a book can be sold for [-] pounds, it is guaranteed that Liang Xi hugs his thigh and rushes to shine his shoes every day.

……

The EOD team arrived and first pulled out a safety line.The power of the box is not too great, even so, ambulances and fire engines are already waiting at the scene.

A 35-year-old man is an EOD officer. He got out of the car to stretch his muscles, took the toolbox given by his assistant, and walked towards the house amidst all the attention.Handsome is handsome, but handsome for only three seconds, and the slap on the back of his head was the expert bodyguard who hit him.The man watched the expert bodyguard for a few seconds, and was very pleasantly surprised. He went up and hugged. Obviously, the two had a life-threatening friendship.

The expert bodyguard specifically explained his findings and asked the EOD personnel to consider whether to use liquefied nitrogen.The EOD officer didn't take Betty's words seriously at first, but when he heard that it was his chief's explanation, he immediately paid attention to it.After observing the internal structure with a telescopic camera, he clearly told Betty: This bomb is different from the previous two, and has hidden organs.

If it wasn't for the expert bodyguard's reminder, the EOD personnel might have discovered this little mechanism.Betty didn't care about it. What she thought was that the suspect had a serious intention to kill.Although you are given the opportunity to dismantle the bomb, try to find a way to detonate the bomb.For example, map manipulation, such as this small organ.The detective subordinates reported to her the conversation between Bobby and Liang Xi that she overheard. Betty felt that she should apologize to Liang Xi. From the current point of view, Liang Xi would help solve the case.

With a slight force, the circuit is cut.The EOD personnel used the camera to observe carefully for a long time, and after confirming that there was only one line, they were still not careless.He went outside the security line first and asked Suter to put the bomb on the table.Although it seems very unkind, but it is the optimal solution.What the EOD personnel can do is to put the bomb on a balanced surface first. Instead of taking risks with two people, it is better to take risks with one person.It may be more likely to cause problems if two people risk carrying a box.

Although Su Te's expression was calm, the cold sweat on his head told everyone that he was also very scared inside.Su Te took a deep breath and moved the box up little by little. Halfway through the movement, after a slight shake, a mercury tube tilted to the other side, and Su Te was frightened and turned the steering wheel in the opposite direction.This turned the direction too far, causing the other mercury tube to swing around.Su Te saw a weak electric arc at the contact point of the mercury tube at the moment of contact. He froze on the spot and remained motionless. Everyone watching outside was also frightened by Su Te's actions and expressions.

After the world was quiet for a few seconds, there was no explosion.The anti-explosive officer walked into the living room and took the box. The box was held tightly by Su Te. The anti-explosive officer repeatedly comforted: "Relax, relax, it's okay." Finally, he took the box and put the box gently on the table superior.

According to Betty's request and the confidence of the EOD personnel, the EOD personnel disassembled the box on the spot. After many people died, the police finally got the prototype of the bomb.With this prototype, the ingredients of the explosives inside can be tested, and it is possible to trace the source.

At the same time, Betty found Bobby and Liang Xi who were waiting on the side of the road.Betty stretched out her hand: "Liang Xi, I apologize for my unreasonable offense before."

I go!Liang Xi didn't like Betty apologizing to himself, because he admired such people very much.Everyone makes mistakes, and there was nothing wrong with Betty.Liang Xi admires Betty for two things, and apologizes for his mistakes, which is easier said than done.The second point is to assess the situation and be willing to bow your head after knowing your own value.

Reaching out without hitting the smiling face, Liang Xi shook hands with Betty: "No offense, what do you think now?" Changed the subject.

Betty didn't express her opinion yet: "What's your opinion?"

Liang Xi said: "I'm going to meet Zhaosun, the grandson of the perpetrator."

Not only Betty was puzzled, but Bobby was also puzzled: "You yourself said that the three sets of numbers are related to the victim. The information on Zhao Sun is very beautiful, and he has no time to commit the crime."

Liang Xi nodded: "But it is not ruled out that he hired a murderer. The grandfather who depended on each other died tragically in prison. The origin of all this is the inaction of the female lawyer. There is another explanation for the three sets of numbers: it is just a reminder. He wants everyone to know that the female lawyer What did the lawyer die for?"

Betty felt a little far-fetched, but Liang Xi insisted that she didn't mind, saying: "I decided to meet the victim's father, and if possible, investigate the victim's mother who has lived abroad for a year. They are the most likely avengers .”

Liang Xi said: "There is no problem in logic, but the problem is why did they take revenge half a year after the verdict was issued? Did they start revenge half a month after the death of the perpetrator?"

Bobby said: "This time I bet Betty wins, there must be something wrong with the victim's family."

Liang Xidao: "I think there is a problem with the perpetrator's family, maybe it wasn't Zhaosun's fault, but maybe Zhaosun knew that the family had invisible relatives? Maybe the perpetrator had funded and helped others before his death? Everything is possible."

Bobby said: "According to your logic, can you explain why the family members of the perpetrator want to attack the police detective?"

Liang Xi said: "After meeting Zhaosun, I think I can answer your question."

Bobby pointed at Liang Xi: "Damn it, you seem to have figured it out."

Liang Xi smiled: "Maybe. Betty, can you give me a copy of Suter's transcript?"

Betty nodded and said, "I am more concerned about the partner who handled the case with Su Te last year."

Liang Xi asked, "Where is she now? Her name is Leni, right?"

Betty said: "Yes. Renee is now a night shift supervisor in the Roadside Assistance Department. After learning that Suter was threatened with a bomb, I have sent the police to protect her. I will urge the technical department to detonate the explosives as soon as possible." Tracing back to the source, I will call you if there is any news."

"Thank you."

Betty said: "I understand one thing. Donna thinks that you may or may not be of help, but because you can be trusted, he agrees to let you contact the case." She also has the same mentality now. After Xie showed that she could help, she would not waste this resource, and even bowed her head and apologized.Face is important, but doing things is even more important.

"Okay." Liang Xi took the initiative to shake hands with Betty: "Good luck."

"You too."

Liang Xi said to Bobby, "Let's go to Oxford for dinner."

Bobby said: "Just toss about it, I don't know what qualifications Zhaosun has to let us go to Oxford."

Liang Xi said: "Anyway, idleness is idleness." Try infertility.

……

A high-end restaurant in Oxfordshire is full of people, mostly staff and students who live in Oxford University's Corot apartment complex.The university provides accommodation for undergraduates for the first year, after which the students move to the apartment complex.According to regulations, undergraduate students must not live more than 6 kilometers away from Oxfordshire.Although the school's scholarships are generous, the students who can spend in this class of restaurants will not be so poor.

There is a couple by the window of the restaurant. The man is 1.8 meters five, handsome and burly, with a bright smile.The humorous words made his girlfriend's face filled with happiness and a happy smile.The girlfriend in a purple evening dress is also in good condition, with blond hair and blue eyes, and a tall figure.The two are like a golden boy and a jade girl, envious of others.

This man is Zhaosun.

A few tables away from Zhaosun are Liang Xi and Bobby.Bobby is in a video call with Daisy, and Daisy observes Zhaosun and his girlfriend through the video: "The handbag is 10 yuan, and the evening dress is at least [-] yuan a day, so it should be tailor-made by a hand-made tailor, the minimum is [-] yuan, and the earrings are [-] yuan …Men’s suits are not handmade suits, but they are expensive, at least £[-]. Wow, this men’s watch is amazing, and it’s worth £[-] if it’s genuine.”

Liang Xi asked, "Why is it so expensive?"

Bobby asked back, "Can you understand the explanation?"

Daisy chuckled: "To sum it up: they're pretty rich."

Liang Xi said: "I don't quite understand the concept of you saying that you are very rich."

Daisy said: "Wait a minute, this girl looks familiar to me. Can you take a frontal photo?"

Liang Xi went out with his mobile phone for a while and came back to take pictures. Bobby asked curiously, "How did you communicate with that girl?" Communicating with women should be his strong point, how can you do it?

Liang Xi sent a photo to Daisy: "I said that I am a senior in the art department. She is so beautiful to see her, and I hope to take a photo as our model. She said that she would be happy to be our real-life model when she is free. "

Daisy said: "Brett Bissy, the youngest daughter of Justice Brett Quarter. Bissy's mother's family is a famous French merchant family, a branch of the Cove family, and the family has a certain influence in Marseille."

Poppy asked, "What's the point, Detective?"

Liang Xi said: "Resources, a person needs resources to do bad things."

Bobby said: "We already know that Zhaosun has no time to commit the crime."

Liang Xi said: "Such an excellent boy should be very clear about not doing bad things with his own hands. Xiaobai called."

Bobby hung up Daisy's phone, Xiaobai contacted Liang Xi, and she got all the materials and information related to the car accident.Include eyewitness reports, vehicle inspection reports, people who have been in contact with or are involved in the crime.In particular, the information of the two detectives in charge of the accident, Su Te and Renee, was obtained. At present, the police system believes that after Su Te, Renee is likely to become the next target of the suspect.

……

It was too late, and the two took a room at a local hotel.After Liang Xi spent two hours reading all the messages sent by Xiao Bai, he fell into deep thought.After pondering for a while, Liang Xi flipped through the information on the tablet, as if he was looking for some information.Contemplation, rummaging, contemplation, rummaging, back and forth, Liang Xi obviously became anxious.

"Hey, be quiet, don't disturb my chat." Bobby took the phone and glared at Liang Xi dissatisfiedly: "I told you a long time ago that you are doomed, how could it be Zhaosun's problem. Betty's news has arrived... Visit After identifying the victim's father, Betty considered the house suspicious and has applied for a search warrant."

Liang Xi was absent-minded: "Oh?"

"Oh?" Poppy asked.

Liang Xi looked at the tablet screen in a daze: "Why is there no problem with the information on the escape case?"

Poppy asked, "Need a question?"

Liang Xi looked at Bobby and nodded seriously: "Since the information is all right, it should be that the information is incomplete."

Bobby picked up his tablet, flipped through the information and said, "I don't see any problems, there are surveillance, witnesses, vehicle inspection reports, reports from the two responsible agents, and the case report from the prosecution. "

Liang Xi said: "Then let me ask you, even if the victim's father is a suspect, who is the suspect wearing a top hat?" Paralysis is different from amputation, and amputation can also walk like a normal person with the help of a prosthetic.

Bobby couldn't answer, and asked, "You insist that it's Zhao Sun."