374 Pressing Forward
Words and deeds, dress, demeanor.
When a person appears, his every move is a clue, deeply imprinted with the clues precipitated by countless experiences and experiences from childhood to adulthood. As the saying goes, there are only two things that people can't hide, "yawning and poverty", which is not 100% true, but in the eyes that know how to observe, there is really nothing to hide.
District 12, the most chaotic, dirty, and messy place in the entire Abyss, not to mention Trento, even Issa rarely visits. Of course, Hoden is an accident, the more civilian the place, the more able to dig into the food of life, never underestimate the wisdom of the people.
Bate's dress is normal for him to appear in Midtown, but the twelfth district is simply standing out from the crowd, and it can be seen at a glance.
Bet's lips trembled slightly, trying to say something, he could explainβ
For example, this suit was worn by the security team, and for example, when he went to District 12 that night, he wore a linen suit.
However, his throat was locked and he couldn't make a sound easily, and his whole brain was in a mess as he stared at Howlen with round eyes.
"Mr. Roubini, this suit...... Finely made, comfortable and well-cut, it is not as expensive as silk or cashmere, but it is impossible to take it without six grams, and it may even need more. β
This is the real reason why Hoden looked at Bate up and down, but clothing is only one of the clues, compared to the packaging that can be "skinned" at any time, there are many, many details of life recorded on everyone.
"At the same time, your nails are neat and clean, not only are they free of dirt, but they are also trimmed regularly, and some calluses can be seen on the fingertips and palms without being too rough. β
"Obviously, you're not the type to do rough work. Judging by the ink stains on your fingertips and the smooth calluses on your elbows, I'm guessing you're a retired bookkeeper, or maybe an accountant. But because your words emphasize the framework but lack logic, I don't think you should be a great accountant. β
"The most important thing is that from the moment you enter the door, your hands remain flat and spread out, and they are placed on the table, without curling up or clenching. That's because your knuckles will be painful and occasionally swollen, and you will only be able to feel comfortable if you lay them flat, which should be caused by long-term inflammation. β
"This is the trace left by the excessive frequency of recording with both hands when I was young, and it is an old problem that accumulates over time. I'm still more inclined to the bookkeeper role. β
"In other words, you're a person who can't possibly be on the docks. β
Bet's forehead began to sweat, he subconsciously tried to hide his hands, but found that there was no way to curl up his fingers, and then he was exposed to the sight of Trento and others, the palm that touched the table began to slippery, and the lowered eyelids hid a slightly trembling sight.
However, Holden's reasoning was still not over, and the unhurried words were like a talisman.
"But you did go to the pier that night and you did show up at the restaurant, which is confirmed. Perhaps, you've changed into a suit that doesn't stand out so much, but the question is, why did you show up somewhere, and you noticed Alber so coincidentally, that it became his alibi, and it just happened to clear his suspicions. β
"Do you think it's a coincidence, Mr. Roubini?"
Rumble!
Boom!
Trento's eyes lit up, and he couldn't contain his excitement, and what was once a seamless testimony turned into a flawed one, and all those things that were wrong found a correct and reasonable explanation:
He knew it was going on!
Trento's eyes couldn't help but glance at Hoden, but he didn't have time to sigh, and then he looked at Bate, hoping to find the truth while he was victorious.
"I ...... That's just a coincidence! What I'm saying is true. Bate finally spoke, and said stiffly, "You're." You don't have evidence, you can't accuse me at will, there's something wrong with your attitude......! I'm going to complain to you, you're mentally abusing witnesses!"
Bate finally spoke, even though he was defeated in the face of Horden's questioning, he still bit the bottom line at the last moment, did not change his confession, and even beat him back.
Trento was a little annoyed, and suddenly stood up, ready to confront Bate directly, not because of impulse, but because of his habitual grasp of the initiative - this was the first time that Trento had lost his temper since meeting today.
Today, however, it is Horgan who holds the initiative.
Horden, who was face to face with Bette, was still lazy and casual, but the rhythm of the conversation was always firmly in his hands, and Bate had just spoken, and Holden's follow-up had already followed, even faster than Trento's standing.
"So...... One of the junior assistants in the secretary's office at Southern Orson is called Hood Roubini, and I think it must be a coincidence, right?"
Holden gave Bate a big smile, ignored Bate's threat, and threw another bombshell.
What the?
What the!
Trento immediately cast his gaze at Horden, and although Horden didn't pay attention to him at all, his eyes were still aimed at Bate, but Trento's mind set off a storm: how did he miss such a detail, and where did Horden dig up such a detail?
And Bate's throat was directly choked, and he opened his mouth to try to defend himself, but Horden had cut off all possibilities.
"I've seen Hood Roubini's name at least three times when I've been looking through the documents of Southern Orsson, and all of them have been after July. β
"What do you think, what do I think? I think, perhaps, that this Mr. Hood-Roubini was a small role that no one knew about until July, but then he was appreciated for his 'excellent work' and was promoted, and he began to take on more and more work. β
"Well, this must be a young man with a successful career and a bright future, what do you think?"
Rumble!
Boom!
Horden approached step by step, and finally forced Bate directly into a corner, and completed the encirclement, leaving Bate with no chance to quibble or fight back.
Looking at the trembling Bate, Horden still looked like a spring breeze, and the smile on the corner of his mouth never disappeared, so he continued cordially and friendly:
"If we look at Mr. Hood Roubini's salary income now, and then look at Mr. Bette Roubini's consumption spending over the last four months, do you think the balance will be able to break even?"
"Also, if Mr. Bette Roubini is convicted of false testimony, then it may be a fine, but if Mr. Hood Roubini is also involved, I think it may be a collective fabrication of evidence, but I don't know what the sentence is, and I don't know if I will be able to find a job after I get out. β