what? "
Bai Ming knew that he was joking, took a bite of food, and retorted: "I only met him twice, so there is no question of whether to cover up or not."
But the name Lin Jiang sounded familiar. He propped his head on his left hand, and the two chopsticks in his right hand touched each other. His voice was clear but disturbing, "But then again, has this person been on TV before?"
"TV?" Bai Ming swallowed the food in his mouth and looked at him suspiciously.
"I don't remember the specifics. It must have been a few years ago. It seems to be about eradicating crime and evil. I remember that Wangjiang Tower was very chaotic before it became the four major business districts?"
Bai Ming shook his head, "I'm not sure, I probably hadn't come to Jiangzhou at that time."
"It doesn't seem to be there, but it's coming soon. The law and order have been improving in a straight line these years, thanks to the Public Security Bureau."
Lin Jiang put down his chopsticks, picked up the drink bottle, and filled the two cups respectively, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this, let's have a good chat."
Fruit juice is used as wine, although the cups are staggered and collided, but Bai Ming has been thinking about it in his heart, maybe he should take the initiative to go to Lu Wu to explain it, but this is not caused by him after all, and he can't hold back When he mentioned this matter again, after much deliberation, he still chose to escape.
A few days passed in a blink of an eye, and Bai Ming still repeated this kind of life. He went to the People's Court of Huai'an District during the day, and Hua Baibang's cake shop at night.
This city is still full of traffic. It never stops because of one person. There are always people working hard here, earning a salary that is just enough to meet food and clothing. It seems that only in this way will they not be eliminated by this ever-changing era.
The reason why Jiangzhou keeps running is to tell ordinary people living here that if they want to gain a foothold here, there is no way to change the status quo except to accept such pressure.
Bai Ming never saw Lu Wu again. The District Court is not close to the Municipal Public Security Bureau. If there is nothing important, the police will not come to the court. Bai Ming still learns some basic professional knowledge from Zheng Ye. .
In addition, some odd jobs that Zheng Ye was unwilling to do, such as printing documents, organizing files, or doing errands, were all entrusted to him.
The days of the internship were a bit boring, which made him occasionally miss the days in school. Although there were countless homework, he didn't have to worry about food or drink, lived in a comfortable place, and had nothing to do to fight with Lin Jiang Nao Nao, watching a movie and playing a game together is wonderful.
The owner of the cake shop knew that the hostages taken that night were his employees, so he decided not to hold meetings in the middle of the night again, and Bai Ming also took the opportunity to raise a condition with the boss that he had been thinking about for a long time.
There is an uncle in his 40s in the back kitchen. He is the chef here and has been hired by the shop owner for a long time. His craftsmanship is excellent. Every time he bakes the cake, the whole cake shop will be filled with a long-lasting sweet fragrance. .
The uncle’s name is Wei Dong. He is a professional dessert chef. He often tells the story of his past experience of making desserts in Michelin restaurants, or the story of being invited by a state banquet master to taste after-dinner meals with the staff, but the staff include Bai Ming. I don’t believe it, but if I say it, everyone will still praise his craftsmanship. It is not an exaggeration to say that the taste of this store is one of the best in Huashirahama.
And this condition is that when Weidong is baking, Bai Ming can also go into the back kitchen to observe and learn.
However, Bai Ming's cooking skills are at the level of whoever eats and complains. Lin Jiang has eaten his cooking a few times, and every time he almost vomits for a long time holding the toilet. Lin Jiang often advises him that although there are thousands of professions in the world, Cooking is definitely not an option, because Bai Ming has no talent at all.
Just like what Lin Jiang said, Wei Dong also commented in the same way. After he taught Bai Ming to do it several times, he really lost his patience, so he patted Bai Ming on the shoulder and sighed: "You should concentrate on being your assistant judge. Bar."
Bai Ming didn't know what went wrong. The steps, adjustments, and measurements were exactly the same every time, but the taste was completely different. After that, he still worked as a cashier with peace of mind. After all, dealing with customers is comparable to cooking. Much simpler.
But this is not the case, all kinds of strange customers appear one after another, no matter how bizarre the questions they ask, Bai Ming still smiles and treats all the guests with the best attitude.
"Hi, I'm a regular customer, can I buy one cake and get one free?"
"Hello, how is this bread made? I'll make some for my family when I go back home."
"Waiter, how much is your water and electricity bill this month, and is the rent expensive?"
And Bai Ming's unified reply was to laugh dryly, and then said helplessly: "I'm sorry, this doesn't seem to be possible, and I don't know much about this, I really don't know about this."
The new moon is like a bow that is not fully stretched. It is obviously favored by the Milky Way, but it fascinates the tide and people with the brightest and most obscure green light.
There are no customers in the store for the time being, Bai Ming leans on the cashier counter, resting his head on his hands, admiring the moon hanging high outside the window. If you want to say that the most beautiful moment of the bright moon is either the fifteenth day or the first day of the new year.
As soon as the store door opened, the wind chime rang slightly, and he withdrew his thoughts, ready to welcome customers.
There was a gust of wind, someone broke in under the moonlight, and the thousands of miles of lanterns were lit in an instant, including the vast expanse of grassland in Bai Ming's heart.
Like a smoke and fireworks, his heart was in chaos.
The person who walked in was Lu Wu.Although Bai Ming knew that he lived nearby, this was the first time he saw him here.
Lu Wu was wearing a T-shirt and shorts for normal sports, and a white towel was hung around his neck. His head was covered with sweat, and his cheeks were slightly red under the light, obviously he had just finished exercising.
When he saw Bai Ming, he immediately laughed, like the ripples left by a fish jumping into a clear spring, refreshing and clean.
He smiled beautifully, as if a heavy rain had extinguished Bai Ming's raging fire caused by nervousness.
Bai Ming froze on the spot, he forgot to smile and shouted welcome. Since the turmoil of the seminar, he hadn't seen Lu Wu for nearly a week. He didn't know what to say, so he could only look at the policeman one step at a time. Step by step towards himself.
The night wind blows away the heat of summer, which is more intoxicating than spirits.
Lu Wu stopped, and there was only a cash register between them. He lowered his head, picked up the moonlight in Bai Ming's eyes, smiled slightly, and said, "Comrade Bai Ming, long time no see, I'm here to buy some bread." For breakfast."
7. Three visits
Bai Ming tried his best to conceal his restless mood, and tried his best to treat the person in front of him as an ordinary customer. He swallowed, cleared his throat again, slowly raised his head, showed an extremely standard smile, and said, "Lu, Officer Lu, Good evening, what would you like to buy?"
Lu Wu looked at the style picture hanging above his head, glanced quickly from left to right, then looked down at the cashier who thought no one could see the nervousness, and asked slowly: "Do you have any recommendations?"
This question should be placed on a normal day, Bai Ming naturally opened his mouth to answer, but this time he considered his words, thought for a moment before he hesitated to answer: "It depends on what flavor you like, the bread in our shop is pretty good. "
Although he was talking, his eyes were looking down at the monitor screen at the cash register. He wanted to avoid Lu Wu's direct gaze as much as possible, but even so, he could still vaguely feel that Lu Wu was looking at him, which made him very uncomfortable. comfortable.
But he didn't wait for an answer.
He was puzzled for a moment, then suddenly raised his head, and the four eyes met each other just like that.
Lu Wu's eyes are cooler than the night outside, like a few dewdrops condensed on the thin flowers and leaves that have been frosted in the morning light, affectionately, all the way to Bai Ming's heart, "I am here this time, it is I want to apologize to you."
Bai Ming froze on the spot without any precaution.
"I shouldn't have touched you last time, and I didn't help you so that you fell." Lu Wu continued to bow his head.
Bai Mingben forced himself not to recall this incident. Fortunately, after a few days, he also gradually forgot some of the details, but this re-mention made the unbearable images vividly emerge in his mind again. The hard work he has done these days It can be said that the success fell short, he quickly stopped, and said: "It's okay, it's been a long time, I have already forgotten."
Lu Wu raised his hand to scratch the back of his head, this is a habitual action he can't get rid of, "But I always feel that you are still blaming me."
There is really no blame, but it is impossible for Bai Ming not to care about this matter.
He never complained to anyone in his heart, but on his first day at work, he became famous in one battle, and rumors spread in the public prosecutor's office, saying that the intern recruited by the small court with the size of a palm rode on the neck of the city's criminal investigation boss. On, he couldn't keep his face off.
He shook his head and took the responsibility on himself, "I don't blame you, I don't blame you, I fell down because I didn't catch it well."
Lu Wu didn't answer. He thought that Bai Ming was a person who would never show his face even if he was unhappy in his heart. Since he couldn't do it verbally, he could only use actual descriptions to express it. He took out an item from his trousers pocket, Handed it over the cash register.
Bai Ming was taken aback, and took it slowly. It was a letter. He opened it briefly and glanced at it. It was a commendation letter written by the director of the Municipal Bureau to Lu Wu. The general content was to praise him for facing the vicious murderer on Changchun Road. The heroic deeds of rescuing hostages from fire and water regardless of their own lives.
He read it word by word, but even after reading it, he couldn't find any useful information between the lines, and he didn't understand Lu Wu's intention to show him the letter. He was full of doubts, and handed the letter back. Neng then praised: "I also thank Officer Lu for saving me that night, and I also congratulate you on being recognized by the leader, congratulations."
Lu Wu knew that the little cashier mistakenly thought that he was showing off, so he smiled lightly, "After I received the letter, I explained the matter to my superiors. In fact, you were resourceful that night and diverted the gangster's attention. I made a gesture with my eyes, which created an opportunity and saved the two of us at the same time, so I filed an application with the court in my own name, and you should be able to become a regular from an internship within a few days."
After finishing speaking, Bai Ming was like a nail being nailed, his eyes were blank, and he didn't believe what he heard.
This news is like a leftover spring breeze passing through summer, the magnolias in the streets and alleys are competing to bloom, and it happens that there is such a flower that grows in Bai Ming's heart.
Being resourceful is a bit of an exaggeration. He just didn't want to see Lu Wu sacrifice in vain to save himself that night, so he simply said what was in his heart. Without Lu Wu's bravery and diligence, he would not be able to stand here.
His eyes kept blinking, not knowing how to speak.
Seeing this, Lu Wu was also a little at a loss, "Don't you like it?"
"Hi, I like it!" Bai Ming suddenly shouted, and instantly jumped up on the spot. The news was earth-shattering, and he, who had always been reserved, broke free from the shackles. His toes seemed to be on a spring. He couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear, overflowing with joy. the whole store.
This move shocked Lu Wu, and even Wei Dong and other colleagues in the back kitchen quickly poked their heads out.
Seeing that he was so happy, Lu Wu breathed a sigh of relief, stuffed the commendation letter back into his pocket, and smiled with satisfaction.
Wei Dong came out from the back kitchen, saw Bai Ming excited like a kangaroo, clicked his tongue twice, and asked, "Bai Ming, what are you doing here when you don't work hard during working hours? Why are you so happy?"
Bai Ming was still smiling. He turned his head and said excitedly, "Brother Dong! I, I have become a regular!"
"Hey! You're promising! It's only been a few days since you became a regular..." Wei Dong stopped in front of the cabinet, wiped the flour on his hands, and patted Bai Ming's back, "You will be prosperous in the future, don't forget We've worked together before."
With his hands behind his back, Bai Ming kept pointing his toes up and down, "Don't worry, it's impossible to make a fortune, but I will definitely not forget you, Brother Dong."
Wei Dong nodded, turned his eyes to the customers outside the cabinet, and said in surprise: "Such a young leader, this young man is so energetic. Although I don't know how Bai Ming behaves in the court, he works hard here. Hardworking and well-behaved, we all like him, young man, remember to take more care of him at work."
His tone is amiable, after getting along these days, he seems to have regarded Bai Ming as his own brother.
Bai Ming quickly waved his hand, "Brother Dong, what are you talking about? He is not my leader, he is a member of the Public Security Bureau."
"Oh! The policeman!" Wei Dong smiled helplessly, "Then you are colleagues in the same judiciary, look at me embarrassing you, talk to you, it's time for my oven."
"Brother Dong, what are you talking about?" Bai Ming smiled as he watched him leave the cashier, and turned to face Lu Wu again. His excited heart hadn't calmed down yet, but his face was still filled with a happy smile.
The freshly baked bread from another oven fills the room with a sweet and greasy aroma.
There was no one around, Lu Wu smiled and said, "Congratulations, Comrade Bai Ming."
With eyes full of gratitude, Bai Ming looked at him and said, "Thank you Officer Lu, I, I really don't know how to thank you."
Lu Wu's smile gradually faded away, his eyes filled with tenderness, he seemed to lose his strength, and said after a while: "You can forgive me is the best gift."
The tone was very sincere, and it didn't look like he was apologizing for the turmoil at the seminar, but rather like begging for forgiveness that had been suppressed in his heart for many years.
The word forgive made Bai Ming's heart tremble. He had never been angry before, so how could he talk about forgiveness? Besides, this gift was too precious. Forgiveness that doesn't exist is an overkill.
For Bai Ming, it was like an invitation letter from the city, and he seemed to see the light of the future.At that time, he can stay here forever without going back to his remote hometown.
He shook his head and said again: "I never blamed you, so how can I forgive you? It's too late for me to thank you now."
Lu Wu didn't smile because of this, he was very troubled in his heart, as if he had something on his mind, and after thinking for a long time, he slowly changed the subject, "Comrade Bai Ming, I don't seem to have ordered yet."
Saying this reminded Bai Ming that even though being a cashier is his odd job, he still has to do his best to do it well, "What would Police Officer Lu want to eat? Just order it! I'll treat you today."
Lu Wu hesitated a little, ordered a few at random, and took them away. Before leaving, he asked Bai Ming about his part-time working hours in the cake shop, and said with a smile that he would come here often in the future.
The breeze that night was sweet, and Bai Ming was bouncing up and down on the way home when no one was paying attention. In the past few days, good luck and bad luck have been constantly entangled. Successfully becoming a regular, all these serial incidents are inseparable from this deputy detachment leader.
Sure enough, when he went to work the next day, Zheng Ye brought him a full-time contract. After signing it, he became a full-time employee. The new job title was still a judge's assistant. It sounds better than carrying the word "internship".
Of course, his salary has also increased a bit accordingly. At least the money from his two jobs can allow him to barely live independently in Jiangzhou.
However, he did not slack off his evening work because of this. When there are no customers in the store, he likes to look at the moon outside the window in this graceful summer, coupled with the lyrical music playing in the store, as if he is so busy. Get maximum relief throughout the day.
Lu Wu came back from a night run again, still wearing the same clothes. He pushed the door open and walked in with smiles on his eyes. Said: "Comrade Bai Ming, how is it? Has there been any change before and after becoming a regular?"
In fact, there is no change in the content of the work.
Bai Ming smiled slightly and said, "I feel more at ease after becoming a regular."
"That's good." Lu Wu wiped the sweat off his brow, and the topic was interrupted again.
Bai Ming smiled dryly, and hurriedly asked, "What does the police officer want to buy today?"
Lu Wu saw that he was fascinated, and even forgot to look away. After hearing this, he realized it, and said with some difficulty: "Then have another one that is the same as yesterday."
"Okay." Bai Ming's fingers were quickly operating on the monitor. After placing the order, he pointed to the chair next to him, "Officer, there are seats over there, you can go and sit for a while."
Lu Wu turned around and saw that there was no line behind him, so he shook his head and said, "It's okay, I'll just wait here."
The two of them are standing here facing each other, feeling a little embarrassed in their hearts. The awkward atmosphere makes Bai Ming's cheeks blush, and he unconsciously rubs his hands together. He always feels that he should find some topics, think about it, and see Seeing the towel hanging around Lu Wu's neck, he asked, "Officer, do you go for a run every night?"
Lu Wu took down the towel, stretched out the sweat-soaked and wrinkled shirt, and said naturally: "It depends on how many cases there are recently. If you don't work overtime, go for a run, and go for a swim on the weekend. You must be a little tired."
Bai Ming was a little puzzled, and asked: "Then you pay so much attention to maintaining your body, you should be very particular about your diet, don't you think this bread is too sweet?"
This question made Lu Wu startled, he thought for a few seconds and then quickly said: "Well, I have to improve it occasionally, always eat those healthy ones, the stomach is satisfied, but the tongue is not happy, right?"
After he finished speaking, he scratched the back of his head and smiled shyly.
As soon as the bell rang, Bai Ming took out the freshly made bread from behind and handed it to Lu Wu.
Lu Wu took it, thanked him, and left. He walked very hurriedly, even a little flustered.
Seeing that he was so abnormal, Bai Ming was at a loss. He thought about whether he had said something wrong. Lu Wu had always given him the impression that he was generous and informal, and he was calm and calm when encountering urgent matters. But today he looks nervous and speaks incoherently.
The wind blowing from the sea tide keeps catering to the midsummer. If the heartbeat is suitable for spring, then this season of prosperous life is suitable for encounters, followed by elopement.
At this moment, the summer atmosphere of Baili Chang Street is strong. When you open your eyes, you will see verdant green shades. When you close your eyes, you will see birds singing and cicadas singing again.
In order to live up to the expectations of Zheng Ye and Lu Wu, Bai Ming will try his best to do his best as an assistant during the day, and then drag himself to the cake shop at night, put away his fatigue and continue to greet him with a smile.
At the beginning of the next month, Lu Wu pushed the door and entered again. This is the third time he has visited this store. Unlike the past, today he is dressed in a formal suit with a police cap under his arm. But the only thing that remains the same is that he meets After Bai Ming, those smiling eyes.
"Comrade Bai Ming, good evening."
Seeing his outfit, Bai Ming asked, "Hi Officer Lu, didn't you go for a run today?"
"I just finished working overtime. Recently, there was a case of fighting in the unit. I went to deal with it briefly."
Lu Wu took the hat in his hand and wiped the sweat on his head with the back of his hand. Although he spoke easily, Bai Ming could still feel his exhaustion. "How are you doing? Is your work going well?"
"Successful, Teacher Zheng taught very carefully." Bai Ming nodded in response.
"That's good. If you don't know it, you can ask him more. He is a senior old judge. He will definitely teach you well. If you need help from the police, just let me know. I will definitely do my best. Help you, my office is on the second floor of the Municipal Bureau, go up the stairs and turn right, if you have nothing to do, you can come over for tea..."
These words made Bai Ming stay where he was. He saw that Lu Wu didn't seem to intend to buy anything, but was just talking about daily gossip. This enthusiasm made him feel very uncomfortable. He saw that there was already a queue behind Lu Wu, and hurriedly He interrupted and asked, "Officer Lu, are you here to see me? We can actually talk about it later."
Lu Wu was stopped by the question. He saw Bai Ming gently pointing his hand behind him. When he turned around, he saw that the customers behind him were all looking anxiously waiting. Impatiently urging, he didn't realize that he wasted such a long time, his face flushed, and he said quickly: "No, no, I'm here to buy, buy breakfast."
Bai Ming nodded. It sounds like he was thinking too much. If Lu Wu came to see him on purpose, the discomfort in his heart would be even stronger.
Lu Wu looked at it for a few seconds, but still didn't know what to order, so he stood aside and said awkwardly: "I haven't decided yet, you should pay them first."
The moonlight shines brightly on the earth, and puts jade-colored Chinese clothes on every passerby.The QR code scanning machine kept ringing in Bai Ming's hands. He nodded and smiled, wrapping up each product carefully. His smile, in the eyes of the policemen beside him, was more alluring than the moonlight.
After everyone left one after another, Lu Wu stepped forward again.
Bai Ming's face was almost frozen due to laughing for too long. He gently rubbed his cheeks and asked, "Officer Lu, you have been waiting for a long time. What do you want to buy today?"
Lu Wu replied without thinking: "It's the same as yesterday."
Bai Ming showed embarrassment, "That one was just sold out."
"Then I'll take this."
"This is gone too."
"this?"
"Not anymore."
"Then what's left?" Lu Wu asked helplessly, thinking that he had waited too long, seeing Bai Ming pointing to the last item, he immediately said, "Just this one, it looks good."
Bai Ming placed the order for him, took his money, and asked, "I heard from Police Officer Wang that you live in Huabaibang yourself, is it near here?"
Lu Wu replied: "That's right."
"Are you a local?" Bai Ming asked.
"No, I'm from Yangjing City, and I stayed in Jiangzhou after the university entrance examination."
Yangjing is also a big city.Bai Ming smiled and said, "I'm from Baihe, a small town with beautiful mountains and rivers. Police officers are welcome to visit when they have time."
Like a blunt knife slicing his heart, Lu Wu swallowed the pain, forced a smile and said: "Okay, I will definitely go sometime."
"Then your rent must be very expensive now." Bai Ming blurted out again. Since his own life is not very rich, he habitually worries about others. Lu Wu is only three or four years older than himself, and not Live with parents and friends, so the house is definitely not a buy.
After all, no matter how young and promising this policeman is, with that little salary, how can he afford a house in Huashirahama at his age.
Lu Wu didn't pick up this topic right away. He thought for a moment, organized his words, and said slowly: "It's really a lot. I used to have a roommate who can help me share some of it. Now the expenses are a little bit more."
"Roommate?" Bai Ming repeated, "Is it your friend?"
Lu Wu's tone slowed down, and he replied: "We were bunk beds for four years in college, and later entered the Municipal Public Security Bureau together."
Jiangzhou People's Public Security University is the top police academy in the country. Those who can be admitted here and directly enter the Jiangzhou Public Security Bureau after graduation must have certain strengths.
Bai Ming admired him and the roommate he mentioned, so he asked again: "Since he is your college classmate or your colleague, why doesn't he continue to live with you?"
Lu Wu hesitated to speak, not knowing how to speak.
Seeing that he hadn't spoken for a long time, Bai Ming must have something to hide. He just wanted to change the subject, but he was a little too late.
"He died in the line of duty."
Lu Wu looked a little lonely, as if that snowy night was coming again in the summer before him.
Bai Ming was stunned. He had realized that he had asked the wrong question a long time ago, but it was obvious that it was too late to regret. The people's policeman in front of him lost his usual smile, like a ray of sunshine falling into the valley, his eyes were melancholy and sad, like There is a shackle that is difficult to break, hanging on Lu Wu's heart.
The atmosphere was deadlocked here, and he didn't know how to comfort him.
At this time, Wei Dong just rushed out from the back kitchen, shouted, and said, "Bai Ming, you are addicted to chatting, I have been ringing the bell behind you for a long time, and the freshly baked bread is half cold, why don't you give it to the guests?" wrap up."
"I'm sorry, I forgot." Bai Ming quickly apologized, then quickly took out the bag, put the bread behind him one by one, tied the bag tightly, and handed it over in a hurry.
Only then did Wei Dong enter the back kitchen again.
Lu Wu was still a little sad, he took the bag dully, thanked him lightly, and turned to leave.
"Officer Lu!"
As soon as the soft voice came out, Lu Wu came back to his senses and fixed himself in place. The little cashier in front of him was looking at him with a warm smile. That smile was brighter than that of any customer Bai Ming had ever received.
"The wind is so pleasant tonight, but it's a pity that we can only blow it once for every gust of wind. I want to catch it, but I can't hold it back. It will slip through the gap between my fingertips, but I won't worry. Because there will always be new winds coming.
"The wind is free, it is not bound by any shackles. I don't know what Police Officer Lu has experienced before, but I think no matter whether it is good or bad, it is better to let it go with the wind, you just need to stand here, from now on Start again, and the new story will be like the evening wind tonight, the morning breeze tomorrow, the sea breeze of the full moon, and the spring breeze in the coming year, you don’t need to take the initiative to chase after it, it will give you a hug in person.”
"Start again?" Lu Wu looked downcast, as if he didn't quite believe the truth in the words, "Is it too late?"
"As long as you think about it, you can do it in time." Bai Ming pointed to the magnolia tree outside the window. The breeze blew by, and the flowers and branches trembled. "Look, it's like the book said, rather than chasing the wind, it's better to wait for the wind to come."
Lu Wu looked at this not tall but optimistic man in front of him, with blazing lights shining in his eyes, he followed Bai Ming's hand and looked out the window, a tree of flowers was swaying with the wind, it was the wind. The shape, the wind does not care about the ups and downs of the world, nor does it care about the cloudy weather, rain and snow in the world, it comes and leaves when it wants.
Bai Ming always felt that something was missing. Seeing that Lu Wu was fascinated, he stood on tiptoe, put his hands on the counter, took a deep breath, leaned forward slightly, and blew slowly at the policeman. This is the house. The only wind here.
The wind was noticeably gentler.
Lu Wu was blown back to his senses, and saw that Bai Ming was full of smiles, and he also smiled idiotically, and he turned back to that sunny person. He looked at Bai Ming and said solemnly: "I remember this Thank you, Comrade Bai Ming."
He turned around and walked to the door of the store.The wind chimes swayed, like willow branches whispering and caressing. He was about to push the door, but he heard the person behind him yelling softly. His voice was crisp and clear. It was the nightingale singing while pouring water in midsummer.
"Officer, you still look good when you smile!"
This sentence is better than thousands of east winds. Lu Wu didn't look back, but he smiled to himself, smiling very contentedly, brighter than all the people tonight. He turned his back to Bai Ming, stretched out an arm, Waving for a short farewell tonight.
Bai Ming saw that the corners of his mouth seemed to be raised secretly, and then he put his hands on his hips in satisfaction. After Lu Wu's back completely disappeared from his sight, he looked up at the moon again.
8. Old case
As the sun rises in the east, the bright sunlight passes through the leaves, and the sparse spots are folded out, flowing together with the mist on Bai Ming's clothes.
The air was fresh, with the fragrance of magnolia. He took a deep breath, enjoying the warmth of the morning light.
When he stepped into the gate of the court for the first time, he received a message from Zheng Ye, which roughly meant to ask him to go to the Municipal Public Security Bureau before going to work. There was a paper document that needed to be transferred to the court. It also contains a series of file numbers, which can be used to extract files. Zheng Ye told him to go early and return early.
Judging by his tone, he thought it was not a trivial matter, so he turned his head and went to the street, choosing to take a taxi for the first time.
In less than half an hour's drive, Bai Ming arrived at the Jiangzhou City Public Security Bureau. Unlike the night when he took a police car all the way to the inner courtyard for taking notes, with his head full of fatigue and apprehension, it was the first time he was I can see this clearly.
Although the pale public security building is only six or seven stories high, it is lined up in a row and is extremely wide. It is built with blue-gray stone bricks, and the steps are laid layer by layer, extending to the outside of the six pillars with huge badges hanging Above the entrance, awe-inspiring.
The main building is symmetrical to the left and right, majestic and majestic. It is like a magic needle in this bustling city, and the place under its jurisdiction can no longer cause strong winds and waves.
The Municipal Bureau as a whole looks rough and dignified, not exquisite or gorgeous. Perhaps it is because of this that verdant poplars and scorching magnolias are planted in its courtyard, but even so, there is still a large vacant area with exposed soil. Every time I see it, I have to sigh silently in my heart. If I can plant something else, that would be the best.
He walked up the steps and entered the hall. The building was overcrowded. Both the police and the masses were busy with their own affairs. He stayed where he was, not knowing where to go.
Fortunately, Wang Qian came to meet him at this moment. She was very surprised when she saw Bai Ming, and after exchanging pleasantries, she asked, "Why are you here?"
"Officer Wang, can you fetch a document for me? Mr. Zheng said he needs it very much, here is the serial number." Bai Ming turned on the phone and revealed the information.
Only then did Wang Qian understand the purpose of Bai Ming's trip, she nodded, and said, "Of course, since Judge Zheng asked you to pick it up, he should have confirmed it with this side, and I'll call the archives office for you. Ask, wait a moment."
"No hurry, no hurry." Bai Ming replied.
In order to allow each other to hear the conversation, Wang Qian turned on the speakerphone on purpose. After waiting for a while, the archivist on the other end answered the phone. After listening to Wang Qian's narration, she asked doubtfully, "Are you sure Is this document? Huaian District People’s Court didn’t notify me to give it.”
This is different from what Bai Ming thought. He thought it would only take a few minutes to get the file, but now it seems that he has encountered some troubles. He leaned closer to the phone and asked, "Can I take a look first?"
The man agreed after thinking for a while.
He followed Wang Qian up the stairs and shuttled inside the building. Compared with his small courthouse with few rooms, this place is full of people, with bustling corridors and corridors.
Seeing him looking around, Wang Qian knew what he was thinking, and said, "The city bureau is always very noisy, and it must not be as clean as yours."
"Are there always so many people here?" Bai Ming followed closely behind her, brushing shoulders with different people.
"Yes, there are not many major cases, but there are many small cases. In addition to our criminal investigation department, public security, cyber surveillance, economic investigation, border defense, traffic, immigration management, etc. are all here, so people come here all the time."
Bai Ming didn't answer the question. When talking about criminal investigation, a person flashed in his mind, so he asked, "Is Officer Lu also here?"
Holding her chin, Wang Qian hesitated and said, "Senior brother doesn't seem to be here. He went out today to catch fugitives."
"Is the captain going to leave the field himself?" Bai Ming asked.
"Senior brother often leads the team personally. In his eyes, there is no team leader or not. He regards him as his brother. After all, his subordinates are about the same age as him. With senior brother as the leader who resists the incident, our criminal investigation Not too busy."
Speaking of this, Wang Qian was very relieved, but when the topic changed, she asked again: "I heard that senior brother threw you when he held a seminar in Huai'an court a few days ago?"
Bai Ming was startled. As expected, this matter had been spread all over the public prosecutor's office. He bit the bullet and said, "Ah, yes."
Wang Qian chuckled, "Senior brother has always done things in an orderly manner, even if Mount Tai collapsed, he would not change his expression, this is the first time I heard of him making such a fool of himself, I really want to see his expression at that time.
But since it's all over, don't take it to heart. He was also very sad because of this a few days ago, and he has been depressed. Whenever I mentioned this, he ignored me. "
Bai Ming laughed a few times and shook his head again and again, "No, no, I fell it myself, and it's none of Officer Lu's business."
After walking for a long time, the two finally came to the archives room. Wang Qian asked him to wait in the corridor at the door, went in and said hello, then took out the document with the corresponding number, walked out of the room and handed it to him.
Bai Ming simply scanned the cover of the kraft paper bag. This document was the Canglan Road case five years ago. Although the murderer escaped from prison a few days ago, he still
Bai Ming knew that he was joking, took a bite of food, and retorted: "I only met him twice, so there is no question of whether to cover up or not."
But the name Lin Jiang sounded familiar. He propped his head on his left hand, and the two chopsticks in his right hand touched each other. His voice was clear but disturbing, "But then again, has this person been on TV before?"
"TV?" Bai Ming swallowed the food in his mouth and looked at him suspiciously.
"I don't remember the specifics. It must have been a few years ago. It seems to be about eradicating crime and evil. I remember that Wangjiang Tower was very chaotic before it became the four major business districts?"
Bai Ming shook his head, "I'm not sure, I probably hadn't come to Jiangzhou at that time."
"It doesn't seem to be there, but it's coming soon. The law and order have been improving in a straight line these years, thanks to the Public Security Bureau."
Lin Jiang put down his chopsticks, picked up the drink bottle, and filled the two cups respectively, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this, let's have a good chat."
Fruit juice is used as wine, although the cups are staggered and collided, but Bai Ming has been thinking about it in his heart, maybe he should take the initiative to go to Lu Wu to explain it, but this is not caused by him after all, and he can't hold back When he mentioned this matter again, after much deliberation, he still chose to escape.
A few days passed in a blink of an eye, and Bai Ming still repeated this kind of life. He went to the People's Court of Huai'an District during the day, and Hua Baibang's cake shop at night.
This city is still full of traffic. It never stops because of one person. There are always people working hard here, earning a salary that is just enough to meet food and clothing. It seems that only in this way will they not be eliminated by this ever-changing era.
The reason why Jiangzhou keeps running is to tell ordinary people living here that if they want to gain a foothold here, there is no way to change the status quo except to accept such pressure.
Bai Ming never saw Lu Wu again. The District Court is not close to the Municipal Public Security Bureau. If there is nothing important, the police will not come to the court. Bai Ming still learns some basic professional knowledge from Zheng Ye. .
In addition, some odd jobs that Zheng Ye was unwilling to do, such as printing documents, organizing files, or doing errands, were all entrusted to him.
The days of the internship were a bit boring, which made him occasionally miss the days in school. Although there were countless homework, he didn't have to worry about food or drink, lived in a comfortable place, and had nothing to do to fight with Lin Jiang Nao Nao, watching a movie and playing a game together is wonderful.
The owner of the cake shop knew that the hostages taken that night were his employees, so he decided not to hold meetings in the middle of the night again, and Bai Ming also took the opportunity to raise a condition with the boss that he had been thinking about for a long time.
There is an uncle in his 40s in the back kitchen. He is the chef here and has been hired by the shop owner for a long time. His craftsmanship is excellent. Every time he bakes the cake, the whole cake shop will be filled with a long-lasting sweet fragrance. .
The uncle’s name is Wei Dong. He is a professional dessert chef. He often tells the story of his past experience of making desserts in Michelin restaurants, or the story of being invited by a state banquet master to taste after-dinner meals with the staff, but the staff include Bai Ming. I don’t believe it, but if I say it, everyone will still praise his craftsmanship. It is not an exaggeration to say that the taste of this store is one of the best in Huashirahama.
And this condition is that when Weidong is baking, Bai Ming can also go into the back kitchen to observe and learn.
However, Bai Ming's cooking skills are at the level of whoever eats and complains. Lin Jiang has eaten his cooking a few times, and every time he almost vomits for a long time holding the toilet. Lin Jiang often advises him that although there are thousands of professions in the world, Cooking is definitely not an option, because Bai Ming has no talent at all.
Just like what Lin Jiang said, Wei Dong also commented in the same way. After he taught Bai Ming to do it several times, he really lost his patience, so he patted Bai Ming on the shoulder and sighed: "You should concentrate on being your assistant judge. Bar."
Bai Ming didn't know what went wrong. The steps, adjustments, and measurements were exactly the same every time, but the taste was completely different. After that, he still worked as a cashier with peace of mind. After all, dealing with customers is comparable to cooking. Much simpler.
But this is not the case, all kinds of strange customers appear one after another, no matter how bizarre the questions they ask, Bai Ming still smiles and treats all the guests with the best attitude.
"Hi, I'm a regular customer, can I buy one cake and get one free?"
"Hello, how is this bread made? I'll make some for my family when I go back home."
"Waiter, how much is your water and electricity bill this month, and is the rent expensive?"
And Bai Ming's unified reply was to laugh dryly, and then said helplessly: "I'm sorry, this doesn't seem to be possible, and I don't know much about this, I really don't know about this."
The new moon is like a bow that is not fully stretched. It is obviously favored by the Milky Way, but it fascinates the tide and people with the brightest and most obscure green light.
There are no customers in the store for the time being, Bai Ming leans on the cashier counter, resting his head on his hands, admiring the moon hanging high outside the window. If you want to say that the most beautiful moment of the bright moon is either the fifteenth day or the first day of the new year.
As soon as the store door opened, the wind chime rang slightly, and he withdrew his thoughts, ready to welcome customers.
There was a gust of wind, someone broke in under the moonlight, and the thousands of miles of lanterns were lit in an instant, including the vast expanse of grassland in Bai Ming's heart.
Like a smoke and fireworks, his heart was in chaos.
The person who walked in was Lu Wu.Although Bai Ming knew that he lived nearby, this was the first time he saw him here.
Lu Wu was wearing a T-shirt and shorts for normal sports, and a white towel was hung around his neck. His head was covered with sweat, and his cheeks were slightly red under the light, obviously he had just finished exercising.
When he saw Bai Ming, he immediately laughed, like the ripples left by a fish jumping into a clear spring, refreshing and clean.
He smiled beautifully, as if a heavy rain had extinguished Bai Ming's raging fire caused by nervousness.
Bai Ming froze on the spot, he forgot to smile and shouted welcome. Since the turmoil of the seminar, he hadn't seen Lu Wu for nearly a week. He didn't know what to say, so he could only look at the policeman one step at a time. Step by step towards himself.
The night wind blows away the heat of summer, which is more intoxicating than spirits.
Lu Wu stopped, and there was only a cash register between them. He lowered his head, picked up the moonlight in Bai Ming's eyes, smiled slightly, and said, "Comrade Bai Ming, long time no see, I'm here to buy some bread." For breakfast."
7. Three visits
Bai Ming tried his best to conceal his restless mood, and tried his best to treat the person in front of him as an ordinary customer. He swallowed, cleared his throat again, slowly raised his head, showed an extremely standard smile, and said, "Lu, Officer Lu, Good evening, what would you like to buy?"
Lu Wu looked at the style picture hanging above his head, glanced quickly from left to right, then looked down at the cashier who thought no one could see the nervousness, and asked slowly: "Do you have any recommendations?"
This question should be placed on a normal day, Bai Ming naturally opened his mouth to answer, but this time he considered his words, thought for a moment before he hesitated to answer: "It depends on what flavor you like, the bread in our shop is pretty good. "
Although he was talking, his eyes were looking down at the monitor screen at the cash register. He wanted to avoid Lu Wu's direct gaze as much as possible, but even so, he could still vaguely feel that Lu Wu was looking at him, which made him very uncomfortable. comfortable.
But he didn't wait for an answer.
He was puzzled for a moment, then suddenly raised his head, and the four eyes met each other just like that.
Lu Wu's eyes are cooler than the night outside, like a few dewdrops condensed on the thin flowers and leaves that have been frosted in the morning light, affectionately, all the way to Bai Ming's heart, "I am here this time, it is I want to apologize to you."
Bai Ming froze on the spot without any precaution.
"I shouldn't have touched you last time, and I didn't help you so that you fell." Lu Wu continued to bow his head.
Bai Mingben forced himself not to recall this incident. Fortunately, after a few days, he also gradually forgot some of the details, but this re-mention made the unbearable images vividly emerge in his mind again. The hard work he has done these days It can be said that the success fell short, he quickly stopped, and said: "It's okay, it's been a long time, I have already forgotten."
Lu Wu raised his hand to scratch the back of his head, this is a habitual action he can't get rid of, "But I always feel that you are still blaming me."
There is really no blame, but it is impossible for Bai Ming not to care about this matter.
He never complained to anyone in his heart, but on his first day at work, he became famous in one battle, and rumors spread in the public prosecutor's office, saying that the intern recruited by the small court with the size of a palm rode on the neck of the city's criminal investigation boss. On, he couldn't keep his face off.
He shook his head and took the responsibility on himself, "I don't blame you, I don't blame you, I fell down because I didn't catch it well."
Lu Wu didn't answer. He thought that Bai Ming was a person who would never show his face even if he was unhappy in his heart. Since he couldn't do it verbally, he could only use actual descriptions to express it. He took out an item from his trousers pocket, Handed it over the cash register.
Bai Ming was taken aback, and took it slowly. It was a letter. He opened it briefly and glanced at it. It was a commendation letter written by the director of the Municipal Bureau to Lu Wu. The general content was to praise him for facing the vicious murderer on Changchun Road. The heroic deeds of rescuing hostages from fire and water regardless of their own lives.
He read it word by word, but even after reading it, he couldn't find any useful information between the lines, and he didn't understand Lu Wu's intention to show him the letter. He was full of doubts, and handed the letter back. Neng then praised: "I also thank Officer Lu for saving me that night, and I also congratulate you on being recognized by the leader, congratulations."
Lu Wu knew that the little cashier mistakenly thought that he was showing off, so he smiled lightly, "After I received the letter, I explained the matter to my superiors. In fact, you were resourceful that night and diverted the gangster's attention. I made a gesture with my eyes, which created an opportunity and saved the two of us at the same time, so I filed an application with the court in my own name, and you should be able to become a regular from an internship within a few days."
After finishing speaking, Bai Ming was like a nail being nailed, his eyes were blank, and he didn't believe what he heard.
This news is like a leftover spring breeze passing through summer, the magnolias in the streets and alleys are competing to bloom, and it happens that there is such a flower that grows in Bai Ming's heart.
Being resourceful is a bit of an exaggeration. He just didn't want to see Lu Wu sacrifice in vain to save himself that night, so he simply said what was in his heart. Without Lu Wu's bravery and diligence, he would not be able to stand here.
His eyes kept blinking, not knowing how to speak.
Seeing this, Lu Wu was also a little at a loss, "Don't you like it?"
"Hi, I like it!" Bai Ming suddenly shouted, and instantly jumped up on the spot. The news was earth-shattering, and he, who had always been reserved, broke free from the shackles. His toes seemed to be on a spring. He couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear, overflowing with joy. the whole store.
This move shocked Lu Wu, and even Wei Dong and other colleagues in the back kitchen quickly poked their heads out.
Seeing that he was so happy, Lu Wu breathed a sigh of relief, stuffed the commendation letter back into his pocket, and smiled with satisfaction.
Wei Dong came out from the back kitchen, saw Bai Ming excited like a kangaroo, clicked his tongue twice, and asked, "Bai Ming, what are you doing here when you don't work hard during working hours? Why are you so happy?"
Bai Ming was still smiling. He turned his head and said excitedly, "Brother Dong! I, I have become a regular!"
"Hey! You're promising! It's only been a few days since you became a regular..." Wei Dong stopped in front of the cabinet, wiped the flour on his hands, and patted Bai Ming's back, "You will be prosperous in the future, don't forget We've worked together before."
With his hands behind his back, Bai Ming kept pointing his toes up and down, "Don't worry, it's impossible to make a fortune, but I will definitely not forget you, Brother Dong."
Wei Dong nodded, turned his eyes to the customers outside the cabinet, and said in surprise: "Such a young leader, this young man is so energetic. Although I don't know how Bai Ming behaves in the court, he works hard here. Hardworking and well-behaved, we all like him, young man, remember to take more care of him at work."
His tone is amiable, after getting along these days, he seems to have regarded Bai Ming as his own brother.
Bai Ming quickly waved his hand, "Brother Dong, what are you talking about? He is not my leader, he is a member of the Public Security Bureau."
"Oh! The policeman!" Wei Dong smiled helplessly, "Then you are colleagues in the same judiciary, look at me embarrassing you, talk to you, it's time for my oven."
"Brother Dong, what are you talking about?" Bai Ming smiled as he watched him leave the cashier, and turned to face Lu Wu again. His excited heart hadn't calmed down yet, but his face was still filled with a happy smile.
The freshly baked bread from another oven fills the room with a sweet and greasy aroma.
There was no one around, Lu Wu smiled and said, "Congratulations, Comrade Bai Ming."
With eyes full of gratitude, Bai Ming looked at him and said, "Thank you Officer Lu, I, I really don't know how to thank you."
Lu Wu's smile gradually faded away, his eyes filled with tenderness, he seemed to lose his strength, and said after a while: "You can forgive me is the best gift."
The tone was very sincere, and it didn't look like he was apologizing for the turmoil at the seminar, but rather like begging for forgiveness that had been suppressed in his heart for many years.
The word forgive made Bai Ming's heart tremble. He had never been angry before, so how could he talk about forgiveness? Besides, this gift was too precious. Forgiveness that doesn't exist is an overkill.
For Bai Ming, it was like an invitation letter from the city, and he seemed to see the light of the future.At that time, he can stay here forever without going back to his remote hometown.
He shook his head and said again: "I never blamed you, so how can I forgive you? It's too late for me to thank you now."
Lu Wu didn't smile because of this, he was very troubled in his heart, as if he had something on his mind, and after thinking for a long time, he slowly changed the subject, "Comrade Bai Ming, I don't seem to have ordered yet."
Saying this reminded Bai Ming that even though being a cashier is his odd job, he still has to do his best to do it well, "What would Police Officer Lu want to eat? Just order it! I'll treat you today."
Lu Wu hesitated a little, ordered a few at random, and took them away. Before leaving, he asked Bai Ming about his part-time working hours in the cake shop, and said with a smile that he would come here often in the future.
The breeze that night was sweet, and Bai Ming was bouncing up and down on the way home when no one was paying attention. In the past few days, good luck and bad luck have been constantly entangled. Successfully becoming a regular, all these serial incidents are inseparable from this deputy detachment leader.
Sure enough, when he went to work the next day, Zheng Ye brought him a full-time contract. After signing it, he became a full-time employee. The new job title was still a judge's assistant. It sounds better than carrying the word "internship".
Of course, his salary has also increased a bit accordingly. At least the money from his two jobs can allow him to barely live independently in Jiangzhou.
However, he did not slack off his evening work because of this. When there are no customers in the store, he likes to look at the moon outside the window in this graceful summer, coupled with the lyrical music playing in the store, as if he is so busy. Get maximum relief throughout the day.
Lu Wu came back from a night run again, still wearing the same clothes. He pushed the door open and walked in with smiles on his eyes. Said: "Comrade Bai Ming, how is it? Has there been any change before and after becoming a regular?"
In fact, there is no change in the content of the work.
Bai Ming smiled slightly and said, "I feel more at ease after becoming a regular."
"That's good." Lu Wu wiped the sweat off his brow, and the topic was interrupted again.
Bai Ming smiled dryly, and hurriedly asked, "What does the police officer want to buy today?"
Lu Wu saw that he was fascinated, and even forgot to look away. After hearing this, he realized it, and said with some difficulty: "Then have another one that is the same as yesterday."
"Okay." Bai Ming's fingers were quickly operating on the monitor. After placing the order, he pointed to the chair next to him, "Officer, there are seats over there, you can go and sit for a while."
Lu Wu turned around and saw that there was no line behind him, so he shook his head and said, "It's okay, I'll just wait here."
The two of them are standing here facing each other, feeling a little embarrassed in their hearts. The awkward atmosphere makes Bai Ming's cheeks blush, and he unconsciously rubs his hands together. He always feels that he should find some topics, think about it, and see Seeing the towel hanging around Lu Wu's neck, he asked, "Officer, do you go for a run every night?"
Lu Wu took down the towel, stretched out the sweat-soaked and wrinkled shirt, and said naturally: "It depends on how many cases there are recently. If you don't work overtime, go for a run, and go for a swim on the weekend. You must be a little tired."
Bai Ming was a little puzzled, and asked: "Then you pay so much attention to maintaining your body, you should be very particular about your diet, don't you think this bread is too sweet?"
This question made Lu Wu startled, he thought for a few seconds and then quickly said: "Well, I have to improve it occasionally, always eat those healthy ones, the stomach is satisfied, but the tongue is not happy, right?"
After he finished speaking, he scratched the back of his head and smiled shyly.
As soon as the bell rang, Bai Ming took out the freshly made bread from behind and handed it to Lu Wu.
Lu Wu took it, thanked him, and left. He walked very hurriedly, even a little flustered.
Seeing that he was so abnormal, Bai Ming was at a loss. He thought about whether he had said something wrong. Lu Wu had always given him the impression that he was generous and informal, and he was calm and calm when encountering urgent matters. But today he looks nervous and speaks incoherently.
The wind blowing from the sea tide keeps catering to the midsummer. If the heartbeat is suitable for spring, then this season of prosperous life is suitable for encounters, followed by elopement.
At this moment, the summer atmosphere of Baili Chang Street is strong. When you open your eyes, you will see verdant green shades. When you close your eyes, you will see birds singing and cicadas singing again.
In order to live up to the expectations of Zheng Ye and Lu Wu, Bai Ming will try his best to do his best as an assistant during the day, and then drag himself to the cake shop at night, put away his fatigue and continue to greet him with a smile.
At the beginning of the next month, Lu Wu pushed the door and entered again. This is the third time he has visited this store. Unlike the past, today he is dressed in a formal suit with a police cap under his arm. But the only thing that remains the same is that he meets After Bai Ming, those smiling eyes.
"Comrade Bai Ming, good evening."
Seeing his outfit, Bai Ming asked, "Hi Officer Lu, didn't you go for a run today?"
"I just finished working overtime. Recently, there was a case of fighting in the unit. I went to deal with it briefly."
Lu Wu took the hat in his hand and wiped the sweat on his head with the back of his hand. Although he spoke easily, Bai Ming could still feel his exhaustion. "How are you doing? Is your work going well?"
"Successful, Teacher Zheng taught very carefully." Bai Ming nodded in response.
"That's good. If you don't know it, you can ask him more. He is a senior old judge. He will definitely teach you well. If you need help from the police, just let me know. I will definitely do my best. Help you, my office is on the second floor of the Municipal Bureau, go up the stairs and turn right, if you have nothing to do, you can come over for tea..."
These words made Bai Ming stay where he was. He saw that Lu Wu didn't seem to intend to buy anything, but was just talking about daily gossip. This enthusiasm made him feel very uncomfortable. He saw that there was already a queue behind Lu Wu, and hurriedly He interrupted and asked, "Officer Lu, are you here to see me? We can actually talk about it later."
Lu Wu was stopped by the question. He saw Bai Ming gently pointing his hand behind him. When he turned around, he saw that the customers behind him were all looking anxiously waiting. Impatiently urging, he didn't realize that he wasted such a long time, his face flushed, and he said quickly: "No, no, I'm here to buy, buy breakfast."
Bai Ming nodded. It sounds like he was thinking too much. If Lu Wu came to see him on purpose, the discomfort in his heart would be even stronger.
Lu Wu looked at it for a few seconds, but still didn't know what to order, so he stood aside and said awkwardly: "I haven't decided yet, you should pay them first."
The moonlight shines brightly on the earth, and puts jade-colored Chinese clothes on every passerby.The QR code scanning machine kept ringing in Bai Ming's hands. He nodded and smiled, wrapping up each product carefully. His smile, in the eyes of the policemen beside him, was more alluring than the moonlight.
After everyone left one after another, Lu Wu stepped forward again.
Bai Ming's face was almost frozen due to laughing for too long. He gently rubbed his cheeks and asked, "Officer Lu, you have been waiting for a long time. What do you want to buy today?"
Lu Wu replied without thinking: "It's the same as yesterday."
Bai Ming showed embarrassment, "That one was just sold out."
"Then I'll take this."
"This is gone too."
"this?"
"Not anymore."
"Then what's left?" Lu Wu asked helplessly, thinking that he had waited too long, seeing Bai Ming pointing to the last item, he immediately said, "Just this one, it looks good."
Bai Ming placed the order for him, took his money, and asked, "I heard from Police Officer Wang that you live in Huabaibang yourself, is it near here?"
Lu Wu replied: "That's right."
"Are you a local?" Bai Ming asked.
"No, I'm from Yangjing City, and I stayed in Jiangzhou after the university entrance examination."
Yangjing is also a big city.Bai Ming smiled and said, "I'm from Baihe, a small town with beautiful mountains and rivers. Police officers are welcome to visit when they have time."
Like a blunt knife slicing his heart, Lu Wu swallowed the pain, forced a smile and said: "Okay, I will definitely go sometime."
"Then your rent must be very expensive now." Bai Ming blurted out again. Since his own life is not very rich, he habitually worries about others. Lu Wu is only three or four years older than himself, and not Live with parents and friends, so the house is definitely not a buy.
After all, no matter how young and promising this policeman is, with that little salary, how can he afford a house in Huashirahama at his age.
Lu Wu didn't pick up this topic right away. He thought for a moment, organized his words, and said slowly: "It's really a lot. I used to have a roommate who can help me share some of it. Now the expenses are a little bit more."
"Roommate?" Bai Ming repeated, "Is it your friend?"
Lu Wu's tone slowed down, and he replied: "We were bunk beds for four years in college, and later entered the Municipal Public Security Bureau together."
Jiangzhou People's Public Security University is the top police academy in the country. Those who can be admitted here and directly enter the Jiangzhou Public Security Bureau after graduation must have certain strengths.
Bai Ming admired him and the roommate he mentioned, so he asked again: "Since he is your college classmate or your colleague, why doesn't he continue to live with you?"
Lu Wu hesitated to speak, not knowing how to speak.
Seeing that he hadn't spoken for a long time, Bai Ming must have something to hide. He just wanted to change the subject, but he was a little too late.
"He died in the line of duty."
Lu Wu looked a little lonely, as if that snowy night was coming again in the summer before him.
Bai Ming was stunned. He had realized that he had asked the wrong question a long time ago, but it was obvious that it was too late to regret. The people's policeman in front of him lost his usual smile, like a ray of sunshine falling into the valley, his eyes were melancholy and sad, like There is a shackle that is difficult to break, hanging on Lu Wu's heart.
The atmosphere was deadlocked here, and he didn't know how to comfort him.
At this time, Wei Dong just rushed out from the back kitchen, shouted, and said, "Bai Ming, you are addicted to chatting, I have been ringing the bell behind you for a long time, and the freshly baked bread is half cold, why don't you give it to the guests?" wrap up."
"I'm sorry, I forgot." Bai Ming quickly apologized, then quickly took out the bag, put the bread behind him one by one, tied the bag tightly, and handed it over in a hurry.
Only then did Wei Dong enter the back kitchen again.
Lu Wu was still a little sad, he took the bag dully, thanked him lightly, and turned to leave.
"Officer Lu!"
As soon as the soft voice came out, Lu Wu came back to his senses and fixed himself in place. The little cashier in front of him was looking at him with a warm smile. That smile was brighter than that of any customer Bai Ming had ever received.
"The wind is so pleasant tonight, but it's a pity that we can only blow it once for every gust of wind. I want to catch it, but I can't hold it back. It will slip through the gap between my fingertips, but I won't worry. Because there will always be new winds coming.
"The wind is free, it is not bound by any shackles. I don't know what Police Officer Lu has experienced before, but I think no matter whether it is good or bad, it is better to let it go with the wind, you just need to stand here, from now on Start again, and the new story will be like the evening wind tonight, the morning breeze tomorrow, the sea breeze of the full moon, and the spring breeze in the coming year, you don’t need to take the initiative to chase after it, it will give you a hug in person.”
"Start again?" Lu Wu looked downcast, as if he didn't quite believe the truth in the words, "Is it too late?"
"As long as you think about it, you can do it in time." Bai Ming pointed to the magnolia tree outside the window. The breeze blew by, and the flowers and branches trembled. "Look, it's like the book said, rather than chasing the wind, it's better to wait for the wind to come."
Lu Wu looked at this not tall but optimistic man in front of him, with blazing lights shining in his eyes, he followed Bai Ming's hand and looked out the window, a tree of flowers was swaying with the wind, it was the wind. The shape, the wind does not care about the ups and downs of the world, nor does it care about the cloudy weather, rain and snow in the world, it comes and leaves when it wants.
Bai Ming always felt that something was missing. Seeing that Lu Wu was fascinated, he stood on tiptoe, put his hands on the counter, took a deep breath, leaned forward slightly, and blew slowly at the policeman. This is the house. The only wind here.
The wind was noticeably gentler.
Lu Wu was blown back to his senses, and saw that Bai Ming was full of smiles, and he also smiled idiotically, and he turned back to that sunny person. He looked at Bai Ming and said solemnly: "I remember this Thank you, Comrade Bai Ming."
He turned around and walked to the door of the store.The wind chimes swayed, like willow branches whispering and caressing. He was about to push the door, but he heard the person behind him yelling softly. His voice was crisp and clear. It was the nightingale singing while pouring water in midsummer.
"Officer, you still look good when you smile!"
This sentence is better than thousands of east winds. Lu Wu didn't look back, but he smiled to himself, smiling very contentedly, brighter than all the people tonight. He turned his back to Bai Ming, stretched out an arm, Waving for a short farewell tonight.
Bai Ming saw that the corners of his mouth seemed to be raised secretly, and then he put his hands on his hips in satisfaction. After Lu Wu's back completely disappeared from his sight, he looked up at the moon again.
8. Old case
As the sun rises in the east, the bright sunlight passes through the leaves, and the sparse spots are folded out, flowing together with the mist on Bai Ming's clothes.
The air was fresh, with the fragrance of magnolia. He took a deep breath, enjoying the warmth of the morning light.
When he stepped into the gate of the court for the first time, he received a message from Zheng Ye, which roughly meant to ask him to go to the Municipal Public Security Bureau before going to work. There was a paper document that needed to be transferred to the court. It also contains a series of file numbers, which can be used to extract files. Zheng Ye told him to go early and return early.
Judging by his tone, he thought it was not a trivial matter, so he turned his head and went to the street, choosing to take a taxi for the first time.
In less than half an hour's drive, Bai Ming arrived at the Jiangzhou City Public Security Bureau. Unlike the night when he took a police car all the way to the inner courtyard for taking notes, with his head full of fatigue and apprehension, it was the first time he was I can see this clearly.
Although the pale public security building is only six or seven stories high, it is lined up in a row and is extremely wide. It is built with blue-gray stone bricks, and the steps are laid layer by layer, extending to the outside of the six pillars with huge badges hanging Above the entrance, awe-inspiring.
The main building is symmetrical to the left and right, majestic and majestic. It is like a magic needle in this bustling city, and the place under its jurisdiction can no longer cause strong winds and waves.
The Municipal Bureau as a whole looks rough and dignified, not exquisite or gorgeous. Perhaps it is because of this that verdant poplars and scorching magnolias are planted in its courtyard, but even so, there is still a large vacant area with exposed soil. Every time I see it, I have to sigh silently in my heart. If I can plant something else, that would be the best.
He walked up the steps and entered the hall. The building was overcrowded. Both the police and the masses were busy with their own affairs. He stayed where he was, not knowing where to go.
Fortunately, Wang Qian came to meet him at this moment. She was very surprised when she saw Bai Ming, and after exchanging pleasantries, she asked, "Why are you here?"
"Officer Wang, can you fetch a document for me? Mr. Zheng said he needs it very much, here is the serial number." Bai Ming turned on the phone and revealed the information.
Only then did Wang Qian understand the purpose of Bai Ming's trip, she nodded, and said, "Of course, since Judge Zheng asked you to pick it up, he should have confirmed it with this side, and I'll call the archives office for you. Ask, wait a moment."
"No hurry, no hurry." Bai Ming replied.
In order to allow each other to hear the conversation, Wang Qian turned on the speakerphone on purpose. After waiting for a while, the archivist on the other end answered the phone. After listening to Wang Qian's narration, she asked doubtfully, "Are you sure Is this document? Huaian District People’s Court didn’t notify me to give it.”
This is different from what Bai Ming thought. He thought it would only take a few minutes to get the file, but now it seems that he has encountered some troubles. He leaned closer to the phone and asked, "Can I take a look first?"
The man agreed after thinking for a while.
He followed Wang Qian up the stairs and shuttled inside the building. Compared with his small courthouse with few rooms, this place is full of people, with bustling corridors and corridors.
Seeing him looking around, Wang Qian knew what he was thinking, and said, "The city bureau is always very noisy, and it must not be as clean as yours."
"Are there always so many people here?" Bai Ming followed closely behind her, brushing shoulders with different people.
"Yes, there are not many major cases, but there are many small cases. In addition to our criminal investigation department, public security, cyber surveillance, economic investigation, border defense, traffic, immigration management, etc. are all here, so people come here all the time."
Bai Ming didn't answer the question. When talking about criminal investigation, a person flashed in his mind, so he asked, "Is Officer Lu also here?"
Holding her chin, Wang Qian hesitated and said, "Senior brother doesn't seem to be here. He went out today to catch fugitives."
"Is the captain going to leave the field himself?" Bai Ming asked.
"Senior brother often leads the team personally. In his eyes, there is no team leader or not. He regards him as his brother. After all, his subordinates are about the same age as him. With senior brother as the leader who resists the incident, our criminal investigation Not too busy."
Speaking of this, Wang Qian was very relieved, but when the topic changed, she asked again: "I heard that senior brother threw you when he held a seminar in Huai'an court a few days ago?"
Bai Ming was startled. As expected, this matter had been spread all over the public prosecutor's office. He bit the bullet and said, "Ah, yes."
Wang Qian chuckled, "Senior brother has always done things in an orderly manner, even if Mount Tai collapsed, he would not change his expression, this is the first time I heard of him making such a fool of himself, I really want to see his expression at that time.
But since it's all over, don't take it to heart. He was also very sad because of this a few days ago, and he has been depressed. Whenever I mentioned this, he ignored me. "
Bai Ming laughed a few times and shook his head again and again, "No, no, I fell it myself, and it's none of Officer Lu's business."
After walking for a long time, the two finally came to the archives room. Wang Qian asked him to wait in the corridor at the door, went in and said hello, then took out the document with the corresponding number, walked out of the room and handed it to him.
Bai Ming simply scanned the cover of the kraft paper bag. This document was the Canglan Road case five years ago. Although the murderer escaped from prison a few days ago, he still
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