Daoist, please stay

Chapter 24 is not an accident

Xie Qinglan heard the sound and saw that it was the gatekeeper of the garbage disposal plant, with a sullen face, walking towards him quickly.

"Don't move! What are you doing? What are you doing here?"

Xie Qinglan was very calm.

"Passing by, just take a look."

"Passing by?" The uncle looked him up and down suspiciously, very alert. "What's there to pass by here? If you have nothing to do, hurry up! No entry here!"

"Why not let in, I heard that someone lived here before."

Hearing what Xie Qinglan said, the uncle's complexion became even worse.

"Where did you hear that? Who are you? Hurry up, or I'll call security if you don't!"

Xie Qinglan was puzzled.

Why is it that every time Tao Xi asks someone for something, it goes so smoothly, but it doesn't work for him?

He thought about it, maybe his tone was not polite enough.

So he tried to soften his tone and said.

"Master, I'm really just passing by, I think..."

"Who is your uncle! Get lost! If you don't leave, I'll be called a security guard!"

The uncle bared his teeth and claws, and was in a hurry.

Xie Qinglan turned her head and left embarrassingly.

After losing the first battle, let's go to Tao Xi first.

He and Tao Xi split into two groups. He came to the place where Zheng Xiaoman and grandma lived to see if there were any clues, while Tao Xi went to No. [-] Middle School to find Wang Huanhuan and see if he could meet Zhou Kai.

Who knew that Xie Qinglan was not the only one who hit a wall today.

Tao Xi waited and waited at the school gate, and finally Wang Huanhuan arrived during the big break.

The little girl ran out all the way, pulling Tao Xi to the side.

"What about your classmate?"

Wang Huanhuan looked embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, Brother Tao Xi. Zhou Kai doesn't believe me when he says anything. He insists that he is just mentally stressed and hysterical. He can't say anything, what should we do?"

Tao Xi was also in a dilemma.

This matter is inherently difficult, and the parties have not cooperated.

The emperor is not in a hurry, and it is useless for the eunuch to go to the room in a hurry.

But looking at it now, this matter is no longer simply a matter of Zhou Kai being possessed by a ghost.

I'm afraid there is a lot involved here.

Whatever happens.

So Tao Xi pondered for a moment, and offered a move to the little girl.

"In this way, tell me about your classmate's activities, and I'll see if I can arrange a 'chance encounter'."

Wan Huanhuan looked at him in embarrassment.

"Zhou Kai is a dormitory student. The school only returns home once every three weeks for Sunday worship. During the holidays, school and home are on the same line. He doesn't go anywhere. Where did you go to meet him?"

"Then what should we do?" Tao Xi was also a little worried. "I'm afraid this matter is not as simple as it seems, and it's better to intervene as soon as possible."

Wang Huanhuan provoked Tao Xi by himself, and now that he is so concerned about a Zhou Kai whom he has never met, he has no reason not to do something.

So the little girl patted her chest and said, this matter is on her!

"Brother Tao Xi, except for big worship, we have a half-day holiday every Sunday, and students can come and go freely. At that time, I want to find a way for you to meet."

Tao Xi is not as optimistic as she is.

"Didn't you say that your squad leader usually doesn't go anywhere, and at this time, he is willing to leave the school?"

Wang Huan laughed like a thief.

"If he doesn't come out, you can go in!"

Tao Xi didn't come and felt chills down his spine.

"What do you mean……"

Just as he was talking, Xie Qinglan, who had returned in vain, strolled over.

Wang Huanhuan greeted Xie Qinglan familiarly, and said with a smile.

"You'll know later. I'm going to class, contact me on WeChat, bye."

After speaking, he slipped back to school.

Xie Qinglan was slightly curious.

"What did you say? Why is she smiling so meanly?"

Tao Xi shook his head helplessly.

"Let's not talk about her first, how is your side?"

Xie Qinglan honestly reported the situation to Tao Xi, and also emphasized that she was rejected by others.It's a bit of a grievance.

Tao Xi has a plan in mind.

"It's okay, look at me."

They bought a bag of five-spice peanuts, two packs of soft Zhonghua cigarettes, and a bottle of Erguotou in the small supermarket next to the school.With a bag full of confidence, we set off again.

This time Tao Xi went straight to the small pavilion of the janitor without any hesitation.

From a distance, the gatekeeper saw the big man who was sneaking around just now, and brought in a rescuer who was not as good as himself. He was sneering, and was about to write down Ma Wei to the other party, when he saw the other party running towards him.

Tao Xi bent down, knocked on the window of the small pavilion, raised his hand and raised the things in his hand, smiling very nicely.

"Master, you are busy. Can I ask you something?"

As the saying goes, if you reach out and don't hit a smiling person, although the uncle is still vigilant, his tone is much better than that of Xie Qinglan.

"What are you doing? What are you asking me for?"

Tao Xi's face is very deceptive, from 88 to just able to crawl, there is no one who is not fooled by his seemingly innocent and sincere face.

"That's right. We are responsible for the land development of Tianhai Group. Come to us to see the land situation, and inquire about the local customs. You know, we are outsiders, and we have to learn to do as the Romans do."

The uncle let go of his guard.

Although he didn't know what land development was for, he didn't know why he wanted to inquire about the customs.But he had heard of Tianhai Group.

It was a well-known real estate tycoon. Whichever land they were interested in, the demolition fee was fully paid. The common people don't understand those too many twists and turns. They only know that the one who pays more is the God of Wealth.

"Hey! Let me just say, looking at you white and clean, it looks like you work in a big company."

Speaking of opening the door enthusiastically, he also invited Tao Xi and Xie Qinglan to sit in his small pavilion.

Tao Xi declined.

The small shabby house was airtight, and there was no room for the three of them to turn around when they entered.After a long time, there was a smell of human flesh.Might as well breathe outside.

"No, no, we'll just stand outside for a while."

Talking and handing over cigarettes and alcohol.

The old man pretended to decline twice with a smile on his face, and accepted it.

Turning around, he brought out three Mazas, who were ready to answer questions.

Tao Xi pretended to ask some professional questions, but the old man was quite honest, speaking when he understood, and talking nonsense when he didn't understand.

After going back and forth several times, it can be regarded as completely letting go of their guard against these two people.

Probably because of Xie Qinglan's aloof attitude, the uncle asked Tao Xi timidly.

"Is this your leader?"

Tao Xi almost laughed out loud.

Hold back and nod.

"You see it? What a good eye."

The uncle is not without pride.

"I've lived for half my life, and I still can't see it...Officials don't like to talk, they're all deep."

The deep Xie Qinglan lowered her head and coughed lightly to hide her embarrassment.

"I heard you say that the neighborhood is not peaceful recently? Has something happened?"

This question was too direct, and Tao Xi wanted to give him a round.

"What he means is, how is the security in the neighborhood? Let's see that there is a painted steel house next to it. It's too simple. Don't you worry about safety?"

The uncle quickly explained.

"No! The law and order nearby is very good! Otherwise, an old man like me wouldn't be watching."

This is an old factory decades ago. It has long been unable to adapt to the current development speed of the county, and it is too close to the living area.

So the county has already selected a new factory site.

Much bigger than here, and a bit more remote.

The staff have also moved over, and there are only some old machinery and equipment left here that have not had time to move, and only an old employee is sent here to watch.

The uncle has worked here all his life, and he is very conscientious.

Even if you can't even see a toad here all day long, you are still alert to anyone who tries to get close.

After all, some people look like dogs, maybe they have a human face and a beast heart.

"You two are definitely not, you two seem to be doing big things."

I don't know if it's the truth, or the face of smoking and drinking is big enough.

Tao Xi smiled and turned the topic around.

"I heard that there used to be people living next door? Is it still there now? The property rights of this row of colored steel houses belong to our factory."

When the uncle heard about the color steel house next door, he was a little speechless.

"It's gone, there's no one left. There was an old lady and her grandson who lived here temporarily. Years ago, the little grandson had an accident and disappeared. The old lady survived alone for three months, and the first two months are gone. Now it's all Empty."

Tao Xi deliberately pretended to be surprised and gossip.

"Ah? What's the situation? Are there only these two people in this family? It's too miserable."

"Isn't it?" The uncle said with concern, "The old lady and the grandson are dependent on each other, and I helped apply to the factory for that house and lent them to live in. Who knows that such a fate is not good, half a year Both of them are gone, what a crime."

"Why not?"

The uncle misunderstood Tao Xi because he was worried that something bad would happen here, which would delay the demolition, so he quickly explained.

"It's just that it's sick. The old lady is almost 80. If she doesn't take a breath, she's gone. It's so pitiful when people are old."

Xie Qinglan spoke.

"Can I have a look?"

The uncle was very cooperative this time, and got up in a hurry.

"Okay, let's go, I'll take you for a walk. Let me tell you, our land is very good, the traffic is convenient, and the scenery is good. You see, the newly built community is opposite..."

Xie Qinglan didn't listen to the uncle's endless chatter. He carefully looked at everything around him, trying to see if he could find something in the details.

Finally arrived at the small house where Zheng Xiaoman and grandma lived.

The house was unlocked, and the door was ajar.

The uncle rubbed his hands and refused to go forward.

"That's about it. Is there anything else you two want to see?"

Xie Qinglan lifted her foot and walked into the house.

The uncle yelled and wanted to stop it.

Tao Xi stopped the uncle.

"Leave him alone, our leader pays special attention to details. Tell me again, what's going on in the neighborhood opposite?"

Taking advantage of Tao Xi's stumbling on the doorman, Xie Qinglan entered the house smoothly.

This is a very humble little house.

On the east side, a camp bed and a simple wooden bed are placed side by side against the wall.

This should be the rest area for grandparents and grandchildren.

The pillows and blankets were messy on the bed, as if the owner left in a hurry and didn't have time to tidy up.

There is a simple cloth wardrobe next to the bed board, and the new ones bought online do not exceed 200 yuan.But judging from the dilapidated condition, it should be picked up from next door.

There are two desks put together on the north wall.It should be a dining table and writing desk.

On the west side is the kitchen.

A water pipe with a faucet, a chopping board with moldy corners, and the cheapest washbasin on the market, like the standard items that come with the color steel house.

That's all for the whole house.

Even Xie Qinglan couldn't imagine how two people could live and study in such an environment.

On the surface, there are no problems.

But when Xie Qinglan touched the items in the house one by one with her hands, her expression gradually became serious.

He deliberately stayed on the camp bed for a little longer, and finally withdrew his hand, rubbed his two fingers together, put them under his nose and sniffed gently.

When Tao Xi was about to finish chatting with the gatekeeper, Xie Qinglan finally came out.

Tao Xi can now accurately get the other party's information from his slight expression.

So he quickly withdrew his troops.

"Thank you for today, we will go first. You are busy."

The uncle nodded hastily, and watched them off on the road.

After walking for a while, Tao Xi asked him.

"See what?"

Xie Qinglan nodded, and unfolded her tightly clenched hands, holding a thimble in her palm.

It was a brass thimble, and it seemed to be quite old.

This is what he found in the gap between the mattress and the wall.

"The janitor lied. The old man didn't die of illness or accident. It was suicide."

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