Chapter 596: Clues or Traps?
Jiang Ping immediately noticed Zhu Xudong's abnormality, and hurriedly whispered, "What's wrong?"
Zhu Xudong, who was holding the phone, didn't dare to speak loudly, so he had to tell Jiang Ping with his mouth: "It's Douglas calling!"
didn't expect Douglas to call Zhu Xudong at this time, Jiang Ping was also deeply surprised, and hurriedly whispered to Zhu Xudong: "Tell him that it's too noisy here, find a quiet place to listen to the phone." ”
Zhu Xudong naturally did so immediately, and then looked at Jiang Ping nervously, waiting for his next instructions. Jiang Ping seized this moment and plugged in headphones into Zhu Xudong's mobile phone, and then the two of them used one earbud each, and they could hear Douglas talking.
Zhu Xudong gave Jiang Ping a thumbs up and praised his quick wit, and then said in broken English: "Okay, okay, you can say it." ”
As soon as Zhu Xudong's words fell, Douglas said gloomily: "You betrayed me!"
Taken aback by Douglas's words, Zhu Xudong subconsciously looked at Jiang Ping beside him. Jiang Ping guessed that Douglas was just testing Zhu Xudong, and hurriedly whispered to him: "He's cheating on you, calm down!"
Jiang Ping's words gave Zhu Xudong a little confidence, and he hurriedly shouted loudly: "What do you mean by this? We are all the same people in the same boat, and I have also taken money from you, why should I betray you?"
Although Zhu Xudong had some truth, Douglas continued to say tentatively: "Then who knows, maybe someone else gave you a higher price!"
Zhu Xudong continued to defend himself: "Besides, even if I want to betray you, I don't have that ability! I don't even know what your name is, what you look like, and where you are now." How can I betray you?"
In fact, it was just as Jiang Ping expected. Douglas was just testing Zhu Xudong. In fact, he didn't even figure it out himself. Whether or not anyone is following me today is just a feeling of uneasiness all the time.
Douglas didn't think he had leaked his whereabouts, so he suspected Zhu Xudong, the only one he had ever contacted. But after listening to Zhu Xudong's words, Douglas felt that he had a point - even if this Chinese wanted to sell himself, there was nothing to sell.
Thinking of this, even Douglas himself felt that he was a little nervous during the day. Maybe after such a long time on the run, there are indeed some grass and trees that are all soldiers.
So Douglas no longer discussed this issue with Zhu Xudong, but said coldly: "You buy me a few things." I want nylon rope, strapping, stunner......"
Zhu Xudong hurriedly took out a pen and paper to record Douglas's needs, and the cold sweat on his back came down while listening. Speaking of which, he is also an old man, and when he hears it, he knows that many of the things that Douglas wants can be used to kidnap someone. And there are tools like utility knives and vises, although I don't know what the other party will use them for, but they always give people a very bad premonition.
And Jiang Ping, who was next to Zhu Xudong, heard this, and his face was even more ugly. He knew the purpose of Douglas's visit to Sioux City, and naturally he could think of what this guy was going to do with these things.
“…… gauze, alcohol cotton balls and disinfectant. Douglas on the other end of the phone reported a long list of lists, and then asked Zhu Xudong: "Do you remember everything?"
Zhu Xudong said with some embarrassment: "Remember is remember." But some of the things are contraband, so it's hard to get by. ”
Douglas said impatiently, "Don't come with me. I know you've got a way to get it, money isn't an issue, as long as it's good, understand?"
"Okay, I'll give it a try. Zhu Xudong said this is just a means of bargaining, since the other party said that money is not a problem, of course he said that he would do his best.
"Very good!" Douglas praised Zhu Xudong's attitude, and then reported an address: "Send everything to this address as soon as possible, and I will send someone to pick it up." ”
"Understood. Zhu Xudong checked the address with Douglas, and the other party hung up the phone.
It wasn't until he heard a busy sound from the headphones that Zhu Xudong felt that his tense nerves had finally relaxed. He glanced at Jiang Ping with relief, and then said with a smile: "Okay, now let's just keep an eye on this delivery address, and we can dig that guy out!"
Although this is true on the surface, Jiang Ping always feels that something is wrong. Douglas is such a cautious person that he has never leaked his whereabouts to Zhu Xudong. Why is it unusual, not only did he ask Zhu Xudong to help him buy so many things that were not used on the right way at first glance, but he also gave him a delivery address.
With Douglas's IQ, he would have thought that doing so would definitely leave a clear clue. Whether he goes to get those things himself, or sends someone to get them, his whereabouts will eventually be exposed.
What's more, Douglas just suspected that Zhu Xudong had betrayed him, and in a blink of an eye, he handed over such an important matter to him, which really did not fit this guy's insidious and cunning but cautious character.
So Jiang Ping was not as optimistic as Zhu Xudong, he just shook his head lightly and said, "I don't think this is a good opportunity, maybe that guy wants to mislead us!"
Being reminded by Jiang Ping like this, Zhu Xudong also came back to his senses, frowning and muttering to himself: "It's really possible for you to say this, so what should we do?"
"Even if we suspect that it is a trap, we cannot give up this clue. Jiang Ping groaned: "You still do what this guy tells you, but remember to ask for money first as before." ”
In order to atone for his sins, Zhu Xudong is now completely looking at Jiang Ping, and when he heard this, he immediately asked: "Then what?"
"And then it's your old job. Jiang Ping smiled and patted Zhu Xudong's shoulder and said, "Squat, monitor, see if anyone comes to pick up the goods, you don't need me to teach you the next thing, right?"
This is indeed Zhu Xudong's old business, he immediately nodded and said: "Of course, no matter who comes to pick up the goods, I will follow the other party quietly, at least I can know where that guy is located." ”
Jiang Ping nodded and said, "That's right, but you still have to be careful, although I think it's more likely that this is a trap, but you can't be careless." The other party is not a character to be messed with, he has killed a lot of people in the United States. ”
After contacting Zhu Xudong, Jiang Ping found that this guy was just a little obscene, but he was quite passable. Before, he monitored Su Yinmeng, and he was just hired. Zhu Xudong was originally a private detective, and there was nothing to blame for doing things with money. That's why Jiang Ping reminded him to be careful, so as not to lose his life inexplicably.
Zhu Xudong is also an old oilman, so he naturally heard that Jiang Ping was reminding him sincerely, and immediately said: "Don't worry, although my old Zhu has no ability, but he has been a soldier before, no matter how arrogant he is, he can't kill me on the street!"
Seeing that Zhu Xudong was so sure, Jiang Ping didn't say much, but reminded again: "No matter what, it's not a big mistake to be careful." I'll leave this matter to you to keep an eye on, and let me know if you find anything!"
"Don't worry!" Zhu Xudong patted his chest and said, "I will be careful, I will definitely not cause trouble for you." ”
Jiang Ping was still worried about Su Yinmeng's safety, so he hurried back to his newly rented residence after eating. On the way home, Jiang Ping went to the supermarket, bought some quick-frozen food and other things, and sent them to Su Yinmeng by the way.
Now that it has been determined that Douglas has arrived in Sioux City, Su Yinmeng can't run around casually. Not only can I no longer go to the places I used to visit, but I can't even go to places that are crowded and a little farther away, so I can only walk in the community garden of my temporary residence.
If it were other young people, they would definitely be suffocated. However, Su Yinmeng, who has a cold personality, does not impress her mood with such a life. As long as she has a favorite book to read and a place with green trees to relax, she can live well.
So when Jiang Ping saw Su Yinmeng, he found that she was still as calm and beautiful as usual, but she gave people a feeling that it was difficult to approach. It's just that what Jiang Ping didn't notice was that when Su Yinmeng saw him, a ripple involuntarily flashed in his originally calm eyes.
It's just that although there was a little excitement in her heart, Su Yinmeng still didn't change on the surface, and just asked Jiang Ping lightly: "Why are you here so late?"
"I'll bring you something to eat. Jiang Ping showed Su Yinmeng the plastic bag in his hand, and then said with a smile: "I have been busy looking for Douglas's whereabouts in the past two days, so I can only wronged you to eat these." When I get that guy caught, I'll treat you to a big meal!"
Looking at the plastic bag in Jiang Ping's hand, Su Yinmeng was only moved in her heart, and nodded lightly: "Sorry for your trouble, thank you." ”
"You're too polite. Jiang Ping smiled and shook his head, then handed all the food to Su Yinmeng and said: "It's not early, I won't go in, you can put the refrigerator yourself, remember to lock the door, let's go, bye!"
After saying this, Jiang Ping turned around and left in a dashing manner, without the slightest intention of staying. With Jiang Ping's understanding of Su Yinmeng in her previous life, she would never let a man into her residence at night, so she might as well take the initiative to leave, so as not to embarrass both parties.
Jiang Ping's actions really made Su Yinmeng secretly relieved, she watched Jiang Ping walk into the elevator at the door, and then carefully locked the door and put all the food in the refrigerator. And when she was doing these things, Su Yinmeng's pretty face kept having a smile on her face, and she was obviously in a very good mood at the moment.
After leaving Su Yinmeng's residence, Jiang Ping also returned to the apartment downstairs. He hurriedly took a shower, and was about to practice the Xuankong Technique as usual, when the phone rang suddenly.
Jiang Ping picked up the phone and looked at it, and found that it was Su Yinmeng upstairs who called! This made his heart tense and suspected that something bad was going to happen. So Jiang Ping hurriedly pressed the answer button, but at this moment, the bell suddenly stopped, and it was obviously Su Yinmeng on the other end who ended the call, which undoubtedly made Jiang Ping even more worried. (To be continued.) )
PS: Second update.