murder begins in summer

The original plan was to go home and work after Christmas, but Shi Zhanyang did not stay long. On the chartered flight to San Francisco, he sent Qiu Shili a job, asking him to go to the small island in southern China to talk to the old man. Classmates meet.

"The fourth child already wants to find him." Shi Zhanyang said.

Qiu Shili fiddled with the Sally blindfold in his hand. After being surprised, he was a little reluctant, "Xiaoying is better to avoid the limelight now, and the fourth child can't know where he is."

Shi Zhanyang nodded: "Yes, so ナナ went to accompany him. He didn't know the place there well, so he didn't even have anyone to spend the New Year with." After a pause, Shi Zhanyang said again, "There are poisonous people You can ask him what he knows, and then teach him how to defend himself.”

The meaning of this is very clear, it is to ask Qiu Shili to stay there until after New Year's Day.When Shi Zhanyang poured tea with lowered eyes, a stream of greenish green poured into the short bone china cup, making a "Lingling" sound, only to hear Qiu Shili was silent for a while, and said: "Then we can only talk to brother in advance."

"what?"

"Happy New Year." Qiu Shili frowned.A bright smile.

After arriving at the San Jose airport, Qiu Shili went straight to the urgent transfer and went to the island in the South China Sea alone, while Shi Zhanyang hurriedly led the guys back to his own building in the South Bay area of ​​San Francisco.The separation was so quick and real. Before Shi Zhanyang left the airport, on the upper floor of the terminal building, he even saw Qiu Shili on the lower floor. He was walking fast, holding his mobile phone and talking .

In fact, it was not Shi Zhanyang's original intention to separate for the festival. He dismissed Qiu Shili in this way just because he didn't want to add more twists and turns, let alone put more pressure on Qiu Shili and complicate things.

Called a few of the most handy cronies into the office, Shi Zhanyang straight to the point, "I want to participate in this year's million meeting, go and invite this person back." A photo appeared on the electronic wall behind him, and he was no longer human. Shi Zhanyang turned the swivel chair to the side, and the light of the laser pointer circled the wrinkled face twice, "Chinese, the seller is Risako Eguchi."

Everyone looked bewildered, Shao San looked at the few lines of introduction next to the photo, and was shocked in his heart.The surgeon surnamed Qin has only one ear... As early as seven or eight years ago, for some unknown reason, my eldest brother sent a group of them to search around, and stayed in China for a long time. Searched and found nothing.

At that time, they were simply looking for an unknown needle in a haystack. There was too little effective information, and they didn't even know the target's appearance.At that time, Qiu Shili hadn't arrived yet, and he was studying as an ordinary college student in Shanghai, and he seemed to be the class monitor. He often led a group of his brothers to eat delicious food and drink spicy food, and wandered around the streets of the old city.At that time, Ba Zai was also a child, and he would blush and shy when facing strippers...

Old K was still alive at that time.

Thinking of this, Shao San didn't want to think about it anymore, he just realized that after so many years, his elder brother still hasn't found this seemingly very important old doctor, but he still has some clues.

He tentatively asked, "Boss, do you want to buy him?"

Shi Zhanyang chuckled, and glanced at each of them standing side by side, "Shall I send money to the Jiangkou group?"

Shao San said dumbly: "This..."

Shi Zhanyang said again: "We are going to grab it."

Shao San immediately regained his energy and listened with all the people around him.

Shi Zhanyang arranged step by step. First, he ordered the two youngest men to help him exchange a large number of white pieces. After all, if there is no such valuable trading currency on board, it will be uncomfortable to do anything.

Then he said again: "One premise, the Jiangguchi team knew that I wanted this person a long time ago, and they probably hid it for a long time. You say, why did you send him directly to the Million Club at this time?"

Ba Zai was the first to say: "One kind of that... yes, express it!"

Another young man who was just starting out went on to say, "They need money and they think they can make money from you, or they want to lure you over."

Shi Zhanyang was noncommittal.

Shao Sandao: "Boss, what if this is..." He couldn't figure out what to do, so he hurriedly concluded, "Anyway, we can't fall into the trap again!"

Shi Zhanyang nodded, "For example, their product is fake. I went there, and I paid for it and bought a counterfeit product. The real Doctor Qin is still in their hands."

The subordinates didn't dare to say anything, they just stared at him intently.

"Leave in two hours and go to Tokyo." Shi Zhanyang just instructed.

When Shao San led more than 50 red earrings out of Haneda Airport, it was two o'clock in the afternoon in Japan time, and the sky was gray, as if snow was about to fall.They had already released the news, and the wheelchair was pushed in the middle, surrounded by a group of people, for fear that others would not see it.That's right, they are so aggressive that they are here to snatch someone, regardless of whether the person is about to become an auction item, but the person sitting in the wheelchair is wearing a black wig, his face is disguised, and his body is tightly wrapped in a coat Eight Aberdeen.

Bazai enjoys himself and enjoys the feeling of being surrounded by the boss.

They went to the headquarters of the Eguchi Group, which moved to Nakano District in the past two years, and they called it a visit. Sure enough, everyone in the group lined up in the hall to welcome them, and Eguchi Risako was nowhere to be seen. .

Shao San felt at ease, followed the rules of the road and the courtesy of the deputy team leader, with a very humble attitude, it seemed that this trip was really just to give some New Year's gifts.Bazai, on the other hand, pretended to be a serious boss and sat quietly behind, with a calm attitude, silent, and not very happy.This is also compliant and reasonable. If the host does not have a team leader, the guest has no reason to talk nonsense about the boss and their deputy.

Everything was expected. Shi Zhanyang said that at this juncture, no matter where Miss Jiangguchi planned to put the goods, as long as she sensed a little risk, she would immediately hide him in the safest place.

That is by her side.

And as a supplier of the auction of the Million Club, if you don't get on the ship on time, you will commit a big taboo and ruin your reputation. No one wants to suffer such a loss.

Since her course is uncertain, make a nail and nail her to a visible point.

At the same time, Shi Zhanyang also secretly boarded the beautiful Artemis in Port Elizabeth.I haven't seen her for a few years, and she has been renovated again, making it even more extravagant. The graceful lighting, leather, blankets, gold and silverware in the cabin... stacked like this, but it shows a heavy dark color that presses on the eyebrows and eyelashes, and it is difficult to even breathe. It's stuffy.

It was the same Lawrence who was in charge of the service back then.He was invited to several grand and formal dinners at Shi's house, and naturally there was a kind of kindness in his heart, just like the greetings between friends he hadn't seen for many years. He asked Qiu Shili a little more.

Shi Zhanyang seemed to be in a good mood: "On vacation."

Lawrence cracked his British banter, prim: "Come on board our 'Moon', isn't it the best vacation ever?"

Shi Zhanyang just laughed, and casually asked him about Eguchi Risako's situation.

Lawrence replied truthfully that Ms. Eguchi brought four people on board, including the "goods" she wanted to sell.

Lawrence also said that Ms. Eguchi asked to keep the lot herself until it was sold.

The auction time is set on the night of New Year's Eve, and Shi Zhanyang has four days to spare, so he may also need to deal with four people.It's not too difficult to catch a turtle in an urn. After all, although the ship clearly stipulates that any guns and sharp weapons are prohibited, but he has to arrange some of his own people among the guests and attendants, and bring some measured weapons. Will Wan Wan say it? Half a sentence is not good.

Shi Zhanyang decided to stand still for the time being.

There are two reasons for not moving. On the one hand, he has suffered enough to do it rashly. On the other hand, a cruise ship is only so big and the voyage is so long. If the offense becomes defensive, the disadvantage will be shifted to his side.

In the past, there were no "strange incidents" in which rare treasures captured by buyers disappeared. The two days after the auction alone could be full of ups and downs, not to mention the remaining week, which is enough to make a fool of yourself.

In those few days, Zhan Yang hid quite accurately. In order to prevent Risako from knowing that he was also on the boat, instead of wasting time in Kyoto with a dejected face, he had to be aware of the other party's whereabouts at all times, so as to avoid it.Fortunately, he has so many pairs of eyes, and all of them are very bright, as long as Risako leaves the room, every move is within his sight.

Shi Zhanyang decided to do it the night before the auction.

They lived peacefully for several days, and never threatened the snake. Even the leader of the Jiangguchi team would have a moment when he was unwilling to be tense—except for Shi Zhanyang, no one would threaten the things she brought with her. It turned out that Shi Zhanyang was not on this ship, but in his old nest in Kyoto, dragged by her capable men for time.

This space enclosed on the surface of the vast ocean has become an excellent trusteeship for her treasures.

That day there was a jazz performance in the open-air beer bar on the second deck, and several masters were invited to play the piano, drums, and shiny brass pipes in the depths of the bar under the swaying lights.

Risako Eguchi was also there, wearing a bright red fishtail skirt and strappy stiletto sandals. The American bartender was chatting happily. Next to them, separated by a round table and a few fences, was the sea that became more and more unpredictable in the twilight.

Shi Zhanyang sat silently by the indoor window, and the shadow of a lamp happened to be reflected on that piece of glass. From Risako's perspective, he could only see a spot of light, but his face could not be seen clearly.He couldn't drink beer due to his constitution, so he ordered a cup of hot cocoa, and when the drink was brought to the table respectfully and served with a cup of hot milk, he suddenly realized that he ordered according to Qiu Shili's preference.

A cup of cocoa, half a cup of whole milk, and pour in the curdled milk skin together.Qiu Shili's favorite collocation.He would use a straw or a fork to carefully pick out the cocoa-soaked milk skin and eat it in one bite.

Shi Zhanyang looked at the two steaming mugs, squeezed the corners of his eyes, and smiled to himself.In the past two years, he has not been able to drink this kind of sweet and greasy drink. When he said he wanted to see it, he only glanced at it twice, and immediately turned his eyes back to Risako.

One goblet after another emptied in front of her made Shi Zhanyang more confident.The bartender was really enthusiastic. Although they were all low-alcohol cocktails, it was a good thing to have a large quantity. Shi Zhanyang focused his eyes on that strange face, almost wondering whether he was also the person he had installed.

When the night fell deeper, when she let go of the pleasing bartender and returned to her room, sober or slightly drunk, Shi Zhanyang had already buried five people on this road that could be heard quietly. Stop her fulcrum.

As for the other three she brought up—when Zhan Yang received the news just now, the last one was already under control—in short, they could be killed at any time.

Even if she secretly arranges someone on this boat, Shi Zhanyang will still not be at a disadvantage.

I always feel a little too smooth, Shi Zhanyang thinks this way, although he has never tried to be foolproof, and admits the helpless truth that accidents will last forever, but he has become accustomed to being suspicious.Inadvertently took a sip of cocoa, the sweetness made the root of his tongue numb, and suddenly, he met the eyes of the bartender, obviously blocked by a large spot of light, but the bright and sharp eyes did fall directly on him , It's just a second, but there is room for another to look at each other.

The bartender looked away immediately, turned to the woman in front of him very gently, and took another empty glass off the table, while Shi Zhanyang continued to stare at him, and glanced at Risako's back from the corner of his eye.The bartender seemed to have told some joke, and within a few sentences, Risako covered her mouth like any shy girl, laughing until her shoulders shook.Judging by the mouth shape, they still speak Japanese.

Shi Zhanyang felt more and more strange.

At this moment, a loud noise came suddenly. Before the people drinking on the deck and the guys in the fumigation room were intoxicated by the sound of the trumpet, before they had time to think about what happened, a huge monster broke through the upper deck. The glass, half-jumping and half-falling, fell to the center of the deck, and knocked over two round steel-topped tables with a bang.

It was a whimpering adult panther.

It is larger than the average cheetah, and as strong as a tiger, but there is nothing special about it. The strange thing is that it is completely black, but its four paws are suddenly white, as if painted or dyed. white paint.

Shi Zhanyang had the impression that it was also one of the collections in this auction, and it came from a bankrupt Arab prince.

The leopard was covered in broken glass and porcelain, and there was a long iron chain tied around its neck. The breaks were as sharp as knives. It seemed that it took a lot of effort to break free.At the moment it was lying there, twitching all over, whining a few times, and suddenly jumped up.

While baring their teeth, people started screaming and fleeing. Those on the deck looked like they had seen a Hades ghost, and there were even those who were so frightened that they jumped into the sea.This leopard was furious. Facing the noisy crowd and the rolling cries, it did not follow its habit to hide in the dark, but shone under the flickering lights, screaming at the running humans nearby. The leopard's eyes are extremely cold, and it is bowed low, ready to attack at any time, and the chain rattles and rattles as it dances, which of course intensifies the great panic that is burning in this small bar.

Shi Zhanyang didn't bring a gun. He knew that someone would come to pick him up within 3 minutes, so he didn't try to run around, and he didn't act like a hero when he was young and energetic, hiding behind the curtain with his wheelchair. A place where wild animals won't notice for a while.

This is something that can be solved with one shot. Taking a step back, an anesthesia gun is also fine, but after leaving it for a long time without seeing any movement by the security on the ship, Shi Zhanyang knows that it is tricky, and any gun-free environment is nonsense, a million Will not shoot, just don't want to destroy the collection to lose money - even if anesthetized, the leopard will be groggy and sick on stage, which will affect the appearance of the leopard.

The leopard hurt a man, and the Arabian prince was unlucky, because he was replaceable, and a million would not.No one will try to kill this excellent buying and selling opportunity, and what Million Dollar Club has always been good at is picking itself clean, which is why it has existed for a long time.

Looking at the group of panicked future buyers in front of him, Shi Zhanyang almost burst out laughing!

He saw that Risako was also running, her fishtail skirt and alcohol made her steps very small, and her high heels looked like they were about to break off at any time. I don't know what happened to other floors, corridors and corners. This situation happened beforehand. Will the prepared ones be affected?When Zhanyang was thinking about these things, a flash of light suddenly appeared in front of his eyes - the bartender actually climbed onto the bar counter, put his hands on the table, and flipped out neatly.

There is no obstruction, and there is no high-rise floor inside the bar, only then did Shi Zhanyang realize that he is quite petite.

Another short second, they looked at each other again.

The bartender's eyes still flashed quickly. He took off the vest and suit that got in the way, rolled up the cuffs of the delicate shirt, loosely twisted his shoulders and neck, jumped straight onto a table that was not knocked over, and raised his arms up With one leap, he hung himself on the chandelier. Seeing that the fragile light cord was about to break, he retracted his legs again, swung his body, let go and landed on the leopard's back.

Accurate as a bullet, yet light as a cloud falling to the ground.

The black panther was lying low and tight just now, and was about to attack a woman who was lying on the ground with cramps, but it almost bit it, suddenly gaining weight on its body, it began to twist wildly desperately, desperately turning its head to bite something, But the bartender just sat on its neck so steadily, with two legs wrapped in trousers and a pair of feet on pointed leather shoes, firmly locked its throat, and its teeth were very close together, but no matter what Can't touch it.

It was a difficult stalemate, and the bartender seemed to be full of anger and had nowhere to vent. He was really trying to die, but he didn't take advantage of it. His neck was flushed from exertion, but his face was still pale, and the leopard was even worse. It wasn't much better, being strangled was excruciatingly painful, and he was about to fall sideways to the ground, and by the way, the bartender was also pinned down.At this time, the hands came down, and five or six big men surrounded them, trying to carry the boss away in a panic, but Shi Zhanyang drew a pistol from one of them's waist.

"Go to the door!" He yelled, wishing he could stand up and kick the dazzling glass, "Push to the glass door!"

The subordinates understood. Seeing him like this, they didn't dare to resist at all. They insisted on carrying him and the wheelchair through the messy mess all over the floor, and fixed it at the door, facing the frantic deck, away from the angry people and The leopard is not less than three meters.

The bullet has been loaded, a simple and rough M9, Shi Zhanyang lifted it with steady wrist, it was only a matter of a moment, he looked up, but saw the bartender picked up the iron chain at some point, and wrapped it around the black The leopard's neck was wrapped several times, and it was still entangled in its mouth, which temporarily prevented it from closing like a rein.

The more painful the panther was, the more he twisted and twitched. He was about to be thrown out, only to realize that he was terrified, and panicked and clung to the iron chain, trying to maintain his balance.At the same time, Shi Zhanyang's bullet grazed the air and hit the beast right under the ear.

The shooting range was too close, huge blood sprayed from the head, and when it hit the ground in front of Zhan Yang, it also splashed on the bartender's snow-white shirt, mixed with brains, so much that it dripped down, and the force of the restraint under him disappeared in an instant. It was loose, and the panther collapsed on the ground, struggling to the point of death.The bartender staggered, but he didn't fall too hard. He looked down, then turned to look at Shi Zhanyang, was obviously taken aback for a moment, got up and left.

The security personnel came late, they surrounded Shi Zhanyang and a few of his subordinates, and everyone who was out of reach also surrounded them one after another. It was quite a lively scene to watch.Shi Zhanyang didn't care so much, what was exposed, why did Risako know that he was there, he left all the guys behind, and compensated whatever he wanted, while he turned the wheelchair and pushed away from the wall.

People were afraid of him, so they all gave way to him, but when he finally squeezed out, the bartender disappeared, leaving a line of blood dripping on the ground that was getting weaker and weaker.

Shi Zhanyang had a splitting headache, clenched his molars, and chased along this bloody road to a public toilet next to the Chinese restaurant.

The bloodstains were already extremely weak and stopped here.

It's a single room with only one door.

"ナナ." Shi Zhanyang put his face close to the wooden door.

No one answered.

Shi Zhanyang yelled again, but he obviously didn't have the patience to keep yelling. He picked up a dry powder fire extinguisher from the corner and smashed it with all his strength. The fire extinguisher was deformed and the door opened.

The bartender stood inside, in front of the mirror, covered in blood, with a completely unfamiliar face, he turned to look at Shi Zhanyang, with both hands raised in front of his chest, spreading them out weakly, as if he didn't know what to do with them What, I can't even move my five fingers, but that thin body is shaking violently and violently because of fear.