The Plow

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and prisons are also divided into factions.

If you have a background and a little money, you will often be locked up in a single room. Although the environment is not much better, at least you will not be bullied.

But this case is a bit special, it is a major case, and it was supervised by Smith himself, and Yue Dingtang was eyeing him, so the police did not dare to play tricks, and directly threw the suspect into the most chaotic room.

After graduation, they went their separate ways. Yue Dingtang and Ling Shu hadn't seen each other for many years.

But he still remembered the boy who had to be wiped with a handkerchief with Du Yuning when he was stabbed by a flower thorn.

Although the Ling family is no longer able to survive, many habits engraved in a person's bones are difficult to change. This kind of environment is the greatest torture for Ling Shu. Coupled with Shen Renjie's hesitant expression, he almost It is conceivable how the pampered and spoiled Ling Shu will be treated in the hands of these people.

Even though he himself is a policeman, the same Shanghai, the public concession and the city government, are separated by more than one street.

It was an unequal treaty signed by one country with another country decades ago.

A country within a country, a place outside the law.

Not to mention that Ling Shu's brother-in-law is only the chief clerk of the municipal government, even if he is the mayor of Shanghai, he may not be able to eat well.

The musty smell came from all directions, rushed into the nasal cavity, and penetrated into the internal organs, as if it wanted to corrode and melt everyone who came in, and completely buried here.

Shen Renjie was used to the smell, so he didn't feel much. Seeing Yue Dingtang take out a handkerchief from his pocket to cover his nose, he didn't dare to complain in his heart, because his heart was already tightly gripped by nervousness.

Along with the forward pace, the movement in the depths of the prison is getting closer and closer.

There was a faint noise, like a group of people arguing and fighting.

Yue Dingtang glanced at Shen Renjie.

"what happened?"

Shen Renjie laughed flusteredly: "It's nothing, the suspects are probably too cold to make trouble, why don't you come to inspect tomorrow? It's cold and dark, and it's almost Chinese New Year, so it's unlucky..."

Yue Dingtang didn't speak any more, but his pace was a little faster.

Shen Renjie quickly followed, trying to yell loudly to make those people calm down, but he didn't dare.

In the dark corner, there are all kinds of social situations curled up.

Those who came in because of petty theft may not necessarily like to steal and play tricks, it may be because they are poor and can't live on.

There are also people who are quiet and especially quiet by the corner. The moment Yue Dingtang glances over, they will cast a dazzling and fierce light. They must be murderers who have killed people and seen blood.

Ordinary good people would be greatly stimulated if they stayed here for one night.

As for Ling Shu——

Just like these people who can't see their faces clearly, they are cowering in the depths of the prison, suppressing their inner fear and starving.

He was still wearing a cashmere coat when he came here, but when he entered here, no matter what kind of cashmere wool, he would not be able to keep it, and he would definitely have to be beaten several times before he could realize this fact.

Those people gathered together to make noise, nine times out of ten they were teaching the ignorant newcomers.

"Big or small, buy and leave."

The lazy voice is not high-pitched, but it stands out from the crowd amidst the noise.

"Big!"

"big big big!"

"Small!"

Among the musty smell, there is also a strange smell mixed in, which makes people feel indescribably weird.

Outside the innermost cell, through the small door on the iron gate, Yue Dingtang finally saw Ling Shu.

The other party was sitting against the wall.

In one hand he holds a clay pot of dice, in the other he holds a chicken leg.

A piece of rag was spread out in front of him, on which "big" and "small" were crookedly written on both sides with a wooden stick stained with black ash.

The four corners of the rags are respectively four plates, and some meat dishes and cold dishes are stacked scatteredly on the plates. Although they are picked and picked, they are almost eaten, and there are piles of bones on the side, but Yue Dingtang can recognize the edge of the plate sharply. The imprint of "Old Jiangxi" is the signature dish of five-spice sauce duck.

The owner of this restaurant is very dedicated, and he never closes his shop every Chinese New Year. For more than ten years, it has been like this every year, and the price of the dishes is also affordable. Many people often like to go to his house for Chinese New Year banquets.

Ling Shu was surrounded by four or five people.

There were no kerosene lamps inside, and they didn't dare to be too blatant if they wanted to go on patrol, so they were only given two candles.

Yue Dingtang found out that the cashmere coat was still on Ling Shu's body.

The collar of the coat was opened, and the scarf was padded on the body. The man was kneeling and cross-legged, with a vaguely playful smile on his face.

The surrounding environment was dirty and dirty, but it didn't seem to affect him at all.

No bullying.

No life is better than death.

On the contrary, the milk swallows throw themselves into the forest, and the fish in the pond enter the abyss.

Yue Dingtang slowly turned his head and looked at Shen Renjie beside him.

Shen Renjie was in a cold sweat.

"Yue, Mr. Yue, listen to my explanation."

Yue Dingtang was expressionless.

Shen Renjie: ...

He couldn't hold back an explanation for a long time, and he hesitated for a long time.

"This, this is because the people below are not strictly guarding it. The food and gambling equipment must have been brought in by the suspects privately! I will separate them immediately!"

Yue Dingtang turned around and left without saying a word.

He felt that the little bit of kindness that came out of nowhere in the middle of the night must have been full.

When I go out later, I should feed that kindness to the dog.

"Hey, Mr. Yue! Mr. Yue! Don't be angry, wait for me!"

……

Ling Shu stretched, opened his eyes, feeling sore all over.

The bed here is definitely not as comfortable as the bed at home. When he was sleeping, he could still hear a faint creaking sound, like a mouse gnawing on his hair.

The brand-new cashmere coat must have been filthy too. Fortunately, it was gray and black, so it couldn't be seen much, otherwise he would definitely be scolded when he went back.

When he first entered this cell last night, the coat he was wearing was immediately noticed, and it almost became a mattress for others to make a bed for. If it wasn't for his quick response and agility, he would have beaten the local snake to the ground and subdued the others , the money on his body was not confiscated, and he gave full play to his ability to be slick and kind to others, can he have fun and fill his stomach last night?

Ling Shu rubbed his belly.

The supper he ate last night is still there. He is not very hungry, but he must not be used to eating prison food. According to the time calculation, the family members should get the news now and come to release him on bail. Maybe he can catch up with dinner in time. Eat at home.

Thinking of this, there was a sound of footsteps outside.

A few seconds later, the cell door was opened, and several police officers appeared in front of him.

Ling Shu glanced, but there was no Shen Renjie.

There was no arrester who secretly communicated with him last night.

Instead, there are a few unfamiliar faces.

He suddenly felt something was wrong.

Before he could figure it out, the leader raised his hand.

"Take him away!"

Ling Shu was dragged up from left to right.

He was quickly taken to the interrogation room.

It was the same room as yesterday.

But the person interrogating him has changed.

Nor were Smith or Yue Dingtang present.

"Tell me, tell me the truth, why did you kill Du Yuning?"

The other party had a cold face and a stern tone.

Ling Shu raised his eyebrows: "I haven't killed anyone."

boom!

The table was slammed, and the small interrogation room shook the sky.

"I still want to quibble! Before the deceased was alive, you guys exchanged secrets and flirted with each other. After Du Yunning died, you couldn't provide evidence of your absence. You even left the shoe print on the window sill of her bedroom. In terms of suspicion and motive ,only you!"

Ling Shu: "I can't bear the charge of murder. I hope you can find evidence and clear me up as soon as possible."

The other party sneered: "Evidence? Is there any evidence to return your innocence, but there is new evidence that can prove that you are the murderer."

He opened the notebook at hand, took out a few letters from it, and threw it in front of Ling Shu.

Ling Shu picked it up and opened it.

The three letters were all written by Du Yuning.

Ling Shu recognized her handwriting, even the last hook of the word "Ning" was freehand, with Du Yuning's usual style.

Since many years ago when she was in school, Du Yuning liked to write her name in various fonts, and Ling Shu helped her choose the last one.

There is not much content in the letter, one is a love poem written by Du Yuning, expressing his longing for what he wants to see but cannot see.

She is well-known as a talented girl in school. Although there are many male students who are sought after by her, her literary talent is indeed good, with a Crescent style of elegance and refinement.

The other two letters are similar, they are both telling Ling Shu about his depression.

Ling Shu glanced at ten lines, and couldn't help raising his eyebrows when he saw some words and sentences inside.

"First, I never wrote a letter to her. Second, I never mentioned to her that she would be relieved soon after a little more patience. These are all nonsense."

"But we checked the handwriting and signature and confirmed that it was written by Du Yuning. How do you explain it?"

The interrogator fixed his eyes on him, like a vulture firmly watching its prey, not allowing the other party to have a moment to escape.

Ling Shu: "Sir, since I have been wronged, how do I know where these letters come from? Shouldn't these be issues that you need to investigate? Since Du Yuning got married, I haven't met her. Two months ago, she suddenly sent someone to find me, said she had something to ask me, and asked me to meet at the coffee shop."

Interrogator: "What did you say?"

Ling Shu: "She said that Yuan Bing beat her and scolded her for smoking opium. She was in great pain and didn't know what to do. I suggested she get a divorce."

Interrogator: "And then?"

Ling Shu: "Then she repeatedly told me how she got along with Yuan Bing. Originally, I wanted to give her a hand because of an old classmate. I met her a few times. But later, I saw that she was not at all. I had no intention of divorcing Yuan Bing, so I didn't go out to see her again until two afternoons ago, when she sent someone to look for me again, asking me to go out and meet, and I went."

"She told me that Yuan Bing discovered a piece of property she had hidden privately, and she wanted to deposit it with me so that Yuan Bing would not use it to smoke opium. The family property left by Yuan Bingdao has long been defeated by Yuan Bing, leaving only a hollow shelf."

"Also, she said that she regretted that she didn't have the courage to refuse the Yuan family's marriage. She said that she wanted to be with me again, which is the elopement I mentioned last time. Of course, I rejected this proposal."

Interrogator: "Where's the belongings?"

Ling Shu: "I don't know. Of course I didn't agree. I just suggested that she deposit it in the bank or entrust someone else."

Interrogator: "Why don't you help? Your previous relationship, isn't it worth your old feelings for her?"

Ling Shu raised his eyebrows: "At school, I did talk about friends with her. Originally, her family also liked us, but then something happened to the Ling family and the family fortune declined. The Du family immediately found Mr. Yuan as a good match for her. From the beginning to the end, she didn't say a word of resistance. Since then, our old relationship has only been that of classmates. So, if she hadn't come to me, I would have nothing to do with her at all. "

Interrogator: "So, it's also possible that you pretended to agree to her because of money, and then you got into a dispute about some things, and you killed her and ran away in a hurry."

Ling Shu laughed angrily.

"These are all your conjectures. I have never seen the property she mentioned, so where did I get the idea? Also, if I really killed someone and jumped out of the window, how could I keep it?" Leave such obvious footprints?"

The interrogator nodded: "This just shows that your murder was purely on a temporary basis. After the murder, you panicked and didn't think about it so much for a while."

Ling Shu: "How do you explain the death of the noodle shop owner? In order to frame me, the murderer deliberately wiped out my alibi. Doesn't it just prove that I am not the murderer?"

Interrogator: "The fire in the noodle shop was purely accidental, and it doesn't explain anything."

Ling Shu was silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "I want to see my family and lawyer, and I need to apply for bail."

The interrogating policeman leaned back, with the determination to win.

"Family? That's right. After you came in, you may have missed a piece of news. Zhou Sa, your brother-in-law, was just taken away from home last night on suspicion of corruption and bribery. Your sister is in a mess now, and I'm afraid she can't take care of you." gone."

Ling Shu frowned.

"What about Yue Dingtang? Let him come out, I have something to talk to him about."

"I'm afraid you won't have this chance."

The other party shook his head, stood up, and called in the patrol guards outside.

"He refuses to admit it, give him another place."

The author has something to say: Lingshu: Natural selection, survival of the fittest, is it easy for me?

Yue Dingtang: Hehe.