The Book of Death by Heart Poison

Hua Chong and Hai Zi brought back some of the books found on the third floor of the villa, including children's books and suspense novels.Liu Zhiqin picked up one of the books and turned to the title page. Like Hua Chong, his eyes first fell on the string of beautiful handwriting.

It was already quiet in the middle of the night, but after Pei Qing and the others went back, the office became even quieter. The only sound was Liu Zhiqin's soft flipping of books.

Hua Chong was sitting in the armchair, propping his cheek with one hand, pointing casually on the table with the other, while Liu Zhiqin was reading, he looked at Liu Zhiqin silently.

After a long time, he opened his mouth and said, "What do you think?"

Liu Zhiqin raised his head from the book, "Although these books appeared in the Liang family's villa, the owner should not be Liang Haijun. Liang Haijun's handwriting is not like this, and she doesn't seem to have so much time to read mystery novels. As for these children's books, maybe It was bought for Liang Yijun."

Hua Chong nodded, "My first thought when I saw them was that it was a woman who wrote on the title page. This woman is the reason why Lianghai County built a villa in Shanning County, and she wanted to trap her in the villa."

After a pause, Hua Chong said again: "But thinking about it the other way around, it seems a bit unreasonable. What is the identity of this woman that makes Liang Hai County have to do this?"

"Not only trapped her in the villa, but also asked her to take care of the children for herself." Liu Zhiqin patted a children's book, "If you read it to this extent, you must read it often and read it to your children. We didn't infer before Could Negligence Lanshan be Liang Yijun's father? Now it seems that Negligence Lanshan, that is, this Xu, might be Liang Yijun's wet nurse. This nurse means a lot to him, that's why he took the trouble to help her out two years ago. Books. The large number of foreign translated novels you found on the third floor also shows that Negligence is a fan of suspense novels."

Hua Chong said: "Based on the situation in Lianghai County at that time, she really didn't have the energy to raise the child by herself, but she wouldn't put the child so far away. Is there anything shameful about the child? Everyone in the factory knew when she was pregnant. I didn't hide the child, but I still don't want to say who Liang Yijun's father is."

"It's not the child who is shameful." Liu Zhiqin said suddenly, "It's probably that woman."

Hua Chong looked down at the edge of the table, and asked for a moment, "How is your investigation?"

Liu Zhiqin sorted out the clues from himself, the Nanfu Municipal Bureau, and Yueyue, and said, "Here are a few key points. First, before Lianghai County took over the leather factory, he often went to the Nanfu University of Technology's library. Second, what the old employees mean is that Lianghai County was very difficult to do at the beginning of its business and fell into financial difficulties, but then somehow got a sum of money to solve the urgent need."

Hua Chong said: "The source of this money..."

Liu Zhiqin shook his head, "I can't verify it, but I think judging from the situation of the leather goods factory at that time, the money must exist, otherwise Lianghai County alone would not be able to save the leather goods factory."

"When money is involved, the problem is even more complicated." Hua Chong stood up and took a few steps, "Since she often goes to the library of Nanfu University of Technology, let's check it out too. It’s relatively monotonous, and the people she can get in touch with are workers like her, and only on the university campus can she meet people who are different from her.”

"The third is Hongcun's local evaluation of Lianghai County." Liu Zhiqin pulled the topic back, "The villagers regard her as a 'poisonous scorpion girl', saying that she has been an ungrateful person since she was a child, and she is the disaster star of the Liang family. This doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the case, but it can be seen as a profile of her character. In addition, of the two elder brothers in Lianghai County, one died in an accident while working, and the other is missing."

Hua Chong said in a low voice, "It's missing again."

Disappearances are tricky, especially ones that date back decades.Because of the lack of clues, the police have no way to solve it. Whether the missing person has died, a natural death or a criminal case will become a permanent mystery.

"The fourth point is what I care about the most." Liu Zhiqin continued: "The matter of Liang Hai County's pregnancy and childbirth is very strange. We discussed it last time. She had a child at the beginning of her career, which is not in line with her behavior. Logic. Several old workers I found recently said that Lianghai County was still working with high load and intensity until she was about to give birth, and one of them said, "She doesn't look like a pregnant woman except for her big belly."

Hua Chong leaned against the edge of the table, with his hands on his sides, "I know what you're thinking - Liang Haijun wasn't pregnant at all at the time, she was just pretending to be pregnant to hide."

Liu Zhiqin sat where Hua Chong had sat not long ago, "But Liang Yijun is indeed her child."

Hua Chong narrowed his eyes, "surrogacy."

Liu Zhiqin picked up children's books again.The paper of the children's book is yellowed, and the smiles of the little animals and villains have been eroded by the years, and they are actually a little hideous. "When I first thought of this, I felt a little incredible, but following this point, many clues we have so far We will be able to match up, and some previous doubts will be solved."

Hua Chong walked to the whiteboard in front of the conference table, erased half of it, picked up a pen and wrote the word "Xu".

"Liang Yijun is a child of Lianghai County, but not her child." Liu Zhiqin also walked over, "She found a woman surnamed Xu and asked her to impregnate her. In order to cover up the truth, she pretended to be pregnant until Xu was about to give birth, so she pretended to be in labor."

Hua Chong draws quickly, and a causal network appears on the whiteboard.

"After Xu gave birth, she lived in a villa in Shanning County. She not only gave birth to a child for Lianghai County, but also raised the child for Lianghai County." Liu Zhiqin said: "In her spare time, her hobby is reading mystery novels. She can't Leaving the villa, someone—probably Liang Haijun—bought a lot of foreign translated books for her to entertain her. Later, she gave herself a pseudonym, negligence, and tried to write by herself. "In the Fields and Clouds" with the characteristics of the times."

Hua Chong stopped writing and turned around, "But for some reason, she disappeared when Liang Yijun hadn't grown up or even remembered. Liang Yijun was taken back to Lianghai County, and all traces of Xu's life in the villa were destroyed. Erase, leaving only the books in that room. More than two years ago, Liang Yijun happened to come to the long-abandoned villa, entered the room on the third floor, and discovered the truth."

Liu Zhiqin raised his hands, "The truth is definitely not as simple as what we deduce now. But I think starting from the point of 'surrogacy' can indeed explain a lot of problems. But the question is, what is the purpose of Liang Haijun doing this? Why? Must find a surrogate? This is a bit weird. She is not such a person who yearns for children, and Liang Yijun is no more important to her than her career. "

Hua Chongdao: "You just said that Lianghai County probably got a sum of money when it was the most difficult time to start a business. Given the situation of the leather goods factory at that time, investors must not be looking at the leather goods factory itself, but Lianghai County."

"Yes." Liu Zhiqin said: "It can only be Lianghai County, and then the money not only saved the leather factory, it may also be used by Lianghai County for surrogacy."

Hua Chong closed his eyes, shook his head for a moment, "There are still many things that don't make sense."

"It's okay." Liu Zhiqin approached and covered his ears with his hands.

Hua Chong was stunned for a moment, his eyes gradually became soft from the clear and solemn eyes just now, as if a tough transparent film was quietly melting under the lukewarm temperature.

Liu Zhiqin rubbed Hua Chong's temples, and said in a warm voice, "Do you feel better?"

Hua Chong's eyelids drooped, "Yes."

Liu Zhiqin held his hand for a while before letting go, "Nanfu University of Technology and the hospital where Lianghai County gave birth back then are very important, I will check tomorrow."

Hua Chong nodded, "I'm going to see Lianghai County."

The next day, there was another heavy rain in Nanfu City, and the whole city was covered with a layer of dusty veil. Countless secrets were hidden and washed away.

But they didn't disappear without a trace. They were in the corner, in the gutter, in the crevice, waiting to be picked up by a pair of hands one day.

The giant commercial ship of the Haijun Group is still moving forward on the established route, and it seems that there is no sign of stopping because of the death of the only son at the helm.

However, Liang Haijun himself has handed over the company's affairs to the management team, immersed in the grief of losing Liang Yijun.

Hua Chong didn't invite anyone to the Municipal Bureau this time, but went to his residence in Lianghai County in person.

Hongjiu Jinting is a high-end villa area built by Haijun Group, and one of the single-family villas is the daily living place of Lianghai County.Even though it is in the urban area, Hongjiu Jinting has created an atmosphere of mountains and green lakes, with excellent greenery and the fragrance of birds and flowers.

"Mr. Liang is overly sad, and his health is not very good." Ge Wanqun received Hua Chong and his party. She was still dressed in black, with a rigid face and cold eyes, reminiscent of a lifeless nun, but her tone was not the same as hers. There is a subtle difference in his appearance, "Is there anything I can help you with? I am Mr. Liang's secretary, and you can ask me any questions."

Hua Chong looked at her and met her eyes.For a moment, she frowned almost instinctively, and she seemed to want to look away.

Hua Chong smiled, and said in a calm but forceful tone, "I need to see Liang Hai County."

Ge Wanqun's eyes fixed on him, and after a brief hesitation, he said, "Okay, I'll invite Mr. Liang to come out."

Yang Hae-jun's hair is tied up, perhaps because he has no makeup, and looks haggard than a few days ago.But she still maintained the ability and calmness of an entrepreneur, and asked after sitting down, "Have you found the murderer?"

Hua Chong refused to accept this, "During the investigation of this case, I accidentally discovered a few things, so I came to ask you today."

Liang Haijun subconsciously straightened his back and lifted his chin slightly.

It was an arrogant gesture, but one she performed with great skill.

"Liang Yijun killed Wang Zhilong because you used your relationship to handle it for him." Hua Chong said, "Last time you said that you didn't know what happened to him, and you thought it was just a spur of the moment."

Liang Haijun said, "I really don't know."

Hua Chong asked again: "Then do you know that after Liang Yijun left the branch office, he helped someone publish a book?"

Liang Haijun's pupils shrank slightly, and he subconsciously leaned forward.

"Neglect and decline." Hua Chong stared at Liang Haijun, "Do you know this person?"

Liang Haijun half-opened his mouth, and there was a trace of fear in his eyes.

Hua Chong put "In the Clouds and Fields" on the table, "This is the book published by Liang Yijun for negligence. To be honest, the quality of the book is average and does not meet the publishing requirements. Liang Yijun gave the publishing house a lot of money to allow this The book was published successfully."

Liang Haijun looked down at the book, and after a few seconds he said softly, "Yes, is it?"

Hua Chong said: "You know Negligence? Who is he?"

Liang Haijun shook his head almost subconsciously, "I don't know."

Hua Chong said coldly: "I really don't know?"

Liang Haijun stretched out his hand, "Can I read this book?"

"Of course." Hua Chong said deliberately: "Liang Yijun has hundreds of copies of "In the Clouds and Fields" stored in his home. If you have been to his study, you may be able to read it."

When opening the book, Liang Haijun's hands trembled a little.Hua Chong noticed that, especially when she saw the words "negligence and decline", her expression suddenly became very stiff.

"You seem to be negligent in understanding." Hua Chong said.

Hearing this, Liang Haijun quickly put down the book.

"You don't have to be so nervous." Hua Chong said: "Since two years ago, Liang Yijun's behavior has become weird. First, he hurt Wang Zhilong to death, and then published a book because of this negligence. We have reason to suspect that he experienced two years ago. What. And negligence is the key."

Liang Haijun was silent.

Hua Chong waited for a while, "You don't want to say that you don't know anything about negligence, do you? Mr. Liang, let me ask you again, what is the villa in Shanning County that you built for it? "

Outside the window, the clouds were thick, the rain was pouring, and a pale lightning split the sky.

Liang Haijun seemed to tremble slightly.

"There is a room in the villa in Shanning County, where there are many books from 30 or [-] years ago." Hua Chong said while clicking on the phone album, and then put the phone in front of Liang Haijun. "Almost all suspense books, the title pages are It says 'Xu', and some say 'Neglecting Lanshan'. Mr. Liang, please explain, who is Negligent Lanshan? Why did his book appear in your villa? What is the relationship between him and Liang Yijun?"

Liang Haijun supported the edge of the table, stood up slowly, and suddenly there was a little more madness in his eyes.

At the same time, Liu Zhiqin finally rushed to Nanfu University of Technology after being trapped by the heavy rain for more than an hour.

Nanfu University of Technology is the most famous university in Nanfu City. It has three campuses. The old campus located in the downtown area is not the main teaching area because of its small size and cannot accommodate so many students.

The gray library stands in the wind and rain, looking lifeless.

Back then, Liang Haijun was just a worker with no background or education.She is willing to endure hardship, has courage, and is smart, but these alone are not enough to push her to success.

She once met a person who could pull her out of the established class. Maybe this person encouraged her to take over the leather goods factory.

As a female worker who lives in a leather goods factory, she is most likely to encounter opportunities when she comes to Nanfu University of Technology to borrow books every week.

Liu Zhiqin held an umbrella and walked towards the library.

"Are you looking for the teacher who has worked here for the longest time?" A student volunteer pushed his glasses, pinched the work card hanging on his chest and said, "Mr. Jiao has been working for a long time, wait a minute, I will pick it up He's coming."

After the volunteers left, Liu Zhiqin turned to observe the layout of the first floor of the library.

The two new campuses of Nanfu University of Technology have a magnificent and modern library. Compared with them, this place is too old, with bookcases and the smell of damp books floating in the air, and the windows are covered with a layer of stains that cannot be washed off. Dirt, with rusty window grilles standing in between.

Hai Zi, who came together, said, "There aren't many students here now, right?"

Liu Zhiqin walked to a bookshelf, "The books haven't been updated, and it's inconvenient for students to come here. It's more likely that retired teachers are here to pass the time."

Haizi was a little excited, "I have a hunch that we can really find something here."

Liu Zhiqin looked towards the dimly lit aisle, "I hope so."

A quarter of an hour later, volunteers came with a white-haired old man, "Ms. Jiao is over 70 years old this year and has retired a long time ago, but he still comes here to help often. He is a little hard of hearing, please speak up later. , or he wouldn't hear."

Liu Zhiqin said hello to the old man. Although the old man's hearing is not good, he is energetic and clear-headed. After listening to Liu Zhiqin's intention, he stretched out five fingers and said, "I have been working here since I was in my twenties. I have been working here for 50 years. Yes, you have found the right person."

Liu Zhiqin asked: "Do you have any impression of Lianghai County?"

"Yes!" Teacher Jiao walked into the aisle after saying that, and Liu Zhiqin followed.Teacher Jiao said as he walked, "I'll take you to find the borrowing files at that time. It's hard to find, but they are all there."

In the past, there was no such thing as an e-book card. When borrowing books in the university library, all handwritten cards are used. The name of whoever has borrowed it is on the card. After a card is written, it will be replaced with a new card, and the old cards will be collected. .

Teacher Jiao said: "If you ask other people, I may not remember it, but if you ask Lianghai County, I cannot forget it."

Liu Zhiqin said: "She is considered a celebrity in Nanfu City."

Teacher Jiao shook her head, "It's not for this reason. Even if she's not a celebrity, I still remember her!"

Liu Zhiqin waited for the old man's next words.

"We are a university library here. Of course, most of the people who come to read books are college students. However, we used to welcome workers to read books and give them free certificates. Now there is no more. Now the two new libraries are only open to students." Teacher Jiao Said: "But at that time, I issued a total of [-] workers' library cards, and more than half of them had never actually borrowed books."

Liu Zhiqin said: "Only Lianghai County insists on reading?"

"It's not just, there are two young men." Teacher Jiao's eyes are cloudy like that of the elderly, which makes people think of how many years and past events are involved in them. "I remember that she always comes on weekends and brings a kettle by herself. , two steamed buns, it looks like a day, I'm going to close the door in the afternoon, she is still reluctant to leave, she borrows three books every time, and returns them next week. She has the success now, I think she should."

Liu Zhiqin asked: "Is she reading alone? Or with other people?"