Xiao Mubai and Lin Manshu sat in the living room, and the atmosphere was very quiet. Lin Manshu keenly noticed that Xiao Mubai today was a little different from the past, he became very silent, and his body exuded a dull atmosphere. His expression also became solemn, and there was no smile.

"Oops, it's so cold today, warm up with a cup of hot tea. Xiao Hanyu took the steaming tea and put it in front of Xiao Mubai and Lin Manshu respectively.

Lin Manshu elegantly picked up the teacup, took a sip, and asked Xiao Mubai, "Is there something wrong with coming here so late?"

Xiao Mubai raised his head at this time, as if he had just changed his head from his contemplation, and said, "I'm here to ask for help." ”

Lin Manshu frowned slightly, Xiao Mubai's words without any foreshadowing made it difficult to guess what he meant.

Xiao Hanyu also looked at Xiao Mubai with questioning eyes and asked, "What's the matter?"

Xiao Mubai set his eyes on Xiao Hanyu and said, "I heard that you are a detective and want you to help me investigate the case." ”

At this time, Xiao Hanyu was even more puzzled, and asked: "Aren't you a policeman yourself, why don't you check it yourself?"

"This case is very old, a lot of information can not be found, only one case file remains. It's hard to look up, so I'd like to invite you to look it up with me. Xiao Mubai said.

Xiao Hanyu and Lin Manshu glanced at each other, and they both felt that Xiao Mubai's request was inexplicable. The police may accept the help of a private detective, but it seems that there are very few direct requests for such a single investigation.

"Han Yu is only a private detective, and he cannot directly participate in the criminal investigation of the police, and there will be many restrictions on the investigation, and he may also be subject to criminal punishment. If you want someone to help, it seems better to find a police officer in the same group. Lin Manshu's words were tantamount to refusing for Xiao Hanyu, but the refusal was very tactful.

If this were someone else, Lin Manshu would definitely not help a word, and then drive people out. It can be seen that she is still a little different from Xiao Mubai.

"I didn't come as a police officer, but as a son. Xiao Mubai said.

"More than twenty years ago, my father died suddenly, and because no other evidence was found, the police deduced that it was a suicide. But I learned today that he was very likely to have been killed, so I want to ask Xiao Hanyu to investigate the truth of this matter with me. ”

When Xiao Mubai mentioned his father, Lin Manshu remembered that it was Xiao Mubai's father's death day not long ago, and Xiao Mubai was also in a bad mood that day. Because of similar experiences, Lin Manshu has more sympathy for Xiao Mubai.

"How did you know that he might have been killed?" asked Hanyu.

"Someone gave me information about the case from that year. Xiao Mubai said and handed the case materials on the table to Xiao Hanyu. This case information was taken by him from the director, and he had it in his hand all along, but Lin Manshu and Xiao Hanyu's attention was not in his hands, so he ignored it for a while.

Xiao Hanyu gave the result information and watched it with Lin Manshu. Many of the contents of this document are still handwritten, the paper on which the text is written has turned yellow, and the photographs are somewhat blurry.

While they were looking at the information, Xiao Mubai continued: "My father was a taxi driver before his death, and according to the investigation at the time, he had also pulled customers an hour before he died. The person who decided to commit suicide still went to pull the guests, so why should he pick up the passengers? ”

His question also aroused the curiosity of Lin Manshu and Xiao Hanyu. Yes, if a person is determined to commit suicide, will he still be in the mood to work? The answer is clearly no.

The rain outside had become much lighter, but it was still pouring down. The rain washed the air outside clearly, the ground was wet, and the green plants in the courtyard were hanging with crystal water droplets, swaying in the breeze.

The next morning, Lin Manshu wore a casual home clothes, walked to the living room, poured a glass of boiled water and drank it, and from her perspective, she just saw the appearance of Xiao Hanyu looking down at the information in the office area.

"Is the sun coming out of the west today?" asked Lin Manshu.

Xiao Hanyu focused on the case information, did not look up, and replied: "Today is cloudy, there is no sun. ”

Lin Manshu put down the cup in her hand and walked towards the office area, saying as she walked, "I mean, why did you get up so early." ”

Xiao Hanyu raised his head suddenly, and his action startled Lin Manshu.

"Why is it so sudden, it's really ......," Lin Manshu complained.

As if he hadn't heard her complaint, Xiao Hanyu said to himself: "No, no...... It doesn't make sense. ”

"What's wrong, what's unreasonable?" asked Lin Manshu puzzled.

Fortunately, Xiao Hanyu is not the kind of person who can't listen to anyone's words when he is immersed in the case, and he is still happy to explain his thinking to Lin Manshu.

"Look at this ......," Xiao Hanyu said, handing Lin Manshu an old photo.

Lin Manshu took it and looked at it and said, "Isn't this a set of toys?" The package hasn't been opened yet, so it should be bought and given to the boy." ”

"This set of toys was the most popular toy of the year, and it was expensive. Look at this again. Saying that, Xiao Hanyu handed Lin Manshu another photo, on which was a receipt, and said: "The receipt here shows that the time when this set of toys was purchased was the afternoon of Xiao Hai's death." ”

"I bought the latest toys for my son, and I sent a guest to the night, why did I suddenly commit suicide again?"

"During the time when Xiao Hai committed suicide after picking up the guests, something must have happened. Lin Manshu speculated.

Xiao Hanyu crossed his hands together, dragged his chin, and muttered, "But, what happened?"

"This matter is very important to Xiao Mubai, suicide and homicide are two completely different directions, so you must be cautious when drawing conclusions. Lin Manshu arranged a cold sentence.

"Got it. Xiao Hanyu agreed.

"This is not something that you can solve by thinking about it now, and the top priority is to find the culprit in Xu Yingying's murder. Lin Manshu said again.

The date of the retrial of the case is getting closer and closer, but there has been no progress in that case, which is still very worrying. Ms. Lim doesn't want to have a failed case in her career as a lawyer.

"Xiao Mubai sent the male hair found on the victim Xu Yingying's body yesterday, and it needs to be compared with DNA. Come with me to gather. Lin Manshu said again.

"Did Xiao Mubai send yesterday's information? Ah, he's very concerned about this case. Xiao Hanyu said.

"However, I really can't understand why he is so curious about such a case, he was not in the 3rd criminal team a year ago, and this case has nothing to do with him. Xiao Hanyu said again, he always felt that Xiao Mubai was too concerned about this case.

Lin Manshu said nonchalantly: "Maybe I'm curious about who the murderer is." ”

Xiao Hanyu shook his head, pretending to be deep and said, "I don't think I'm curious about the murderer, but curious about you." Don't you notice that he's always hanging around you?"

"I didn't find it. Lin Manshu said in a cold tone, then turned around and walked towards her position and sat on the seat.

"That's because you didn't observe well. Xiao Hanyu said, and asked, "However, I'm curious how you met?"

"Curiosity kills cats. Lin Manshu said this without itching or pain, obviously avoiding Hanyu's question.

Xiao Hanyu walked opposite Lin Manshu, propped his hands on the table, looked into Lin Manshu's eyes and said, "On your birthday, you didn't come back, you lived in his house." ”

"I was drunk that day, I don't remember. Lin Manshu lied calmly, no different from her usual serious appearance.

Then, Lin Manshu changed the topic and said, "Okay, don't waste any more time, come with me to get a DNA sample." ”

"Haven't the DNA of the suspects Liu Maoguo and Zhang Jiahong already been collected? Xiao Hanyu said.

"Xu Qiang's DNA is missing. Lin Manshu said.

Xiao Hanyu looked at Lin Manshu and asked, "You still doubt him?"

"His behavior is very questionable. Lin Manshu said.

Xiao Hanyu nodded and said, "It's okay, it's relieved to compare." However, I can't go with you today. ”

"Is there anything wrong with you?" asked Lin Manshu.

"Private itinerary, no comment. Xiao Hanyu said with a mysterious smile.

"Then I'll go myself. Lin Manshu said and began to pack her things.

"Don't go by yourself, you won't use those things, I'll ask someone to accompany you. As he spoke, he took out his mobile phone and dialed a call, and the other party quickly answered, and Xiao Hanyu said, "Hey, is it Officer Xiao?"

"Hey, why are you calling him, I said I could go by myself. Lin Manshu said that she was about to snatch the phone in Hanyu's hand.

Xiao Hanyu was good, quickly dodged, and said: "Manshu is going to get the suspect's DNA today, but I can't go because of something, can you accompany her?"

"Xiao Hanyu, you ......" Lin Man was angry and didn't know what to say.

Xiao Mubai heard Xiao Hanyu's words, and heard Lin Manshu's voice on the side, some emotions were rippling in his heart, and a trace of unknown emotion flashed in his eyes. Is it happy, lonely, or something else? These are only known to Xiao Mubai himself.

"Today I was resting, and I just had time, so I went to pick her up right away. Xiao Mubai said.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Hanyu said, "He's coming soon, you wait a while, I'll go first." After saying that, Hanyu ran out of the door, probably afraid that Lin Manshu would beat him.

Xiao Mubai soon arrived at Lin Manshu's house and didn't let her wait longer. When he arrived, Lin Manshu was just out of the house.

Xiao Mubai said happily: "It's good that I arrived in time, otherwise you have to leave first." ”

When Lin Manshu saw Xiao Mubai, she suddenly remembered the scene when she was drunk with him on the day she was drunk, and she had already stayed overnight at Xiao's house. I don't know why I suddenly blushed. was stunned for a while and did not answer Xiao Mubai's words.

Xiao Mubai didn't care, he knew that Lin Manshu had always been cold, and it was normal not to answer others' words. Seeing Lin Manshu holding a small box in her hand, she said, "I'll help you get it." As he spoke, he took the box from Lin Manshu's hand.

Lin Manshu woke up from the memories just now, Xiao Mubai had already gone to open the door for her. She quickly shook her head, didn't let herself think about it, and muttered in a low voice, "It's all to blame on that damn Hanyu, it reminds me of that incident." ”