CHAPTER XXXI
"Did you find anything strange?"
"Nothing. The angle of the camera is very unfortunate, and the place where the conflict occurred is almost completely blocked, and only half of Wang Ping's body can be seen. Calling up the video, Yang Zu shook his head at Ge Chengzhi, and then frowned again, "People start to wonder if someone deliberately turned the camera off......"
"It must have been deliberately turned away. Design common sense, other places can not have, but the bridge must be guaranteed to be under complete surveillance and monitoring, and under normal circumstances, the angle of the camera should not be allowed to be adjusted......" Also frowning, Ge Chengzhi played the part where Wang Ping was knocked down frame by frame, "You check, whether the camera system has been destructively invaded." I'm afraid the protection system is already full of holes. β
"The best parts of the system are all used to keep the ecosystem running, and the rest of the system is really full of holes, and anyone can control it β I mean, anyone who has studied computers. Therefore, the murderer can only kill people through various indirect means, and cannot directly paralyze the ship's ecosystem. β
"Are you supporting Hakuri Reimu's speculation that Sanae in Dongfeng Valley is the murderer?"
"I'm under no obligation to report my attitude to you. Anyway, I'll protect Yulin. β
Hearing this, Ge Chengzhi raised his head and looked at Yang Zu with a complicated expression. After a while, he pinched the skin on his forehead: "I have two questions I want to ask, is that okay?"
"If I think I can answer, I will. β
"Now that we're all in the same boat, there's no need to talk to me and still have so much to do. We're old classmates. β
"Old classmate?" Suddenly, Yang Zu smiledβsneered, "What were you thinking when you almost caught me on CD a year ago? Didn't you want to cut me off as an old classmate? Similarly, half a year ago, when you slipped out of my hands in Provence, I was thinking about how to cramp and peel you the next time we met." It's just that the plan can't keep up with the changes, and I won't be able to pull your tendons and pick your skin in a short time. β
"That's what I want to ask, Yang Zu. You...... Why the hell did you want to go to Europe to be a ......?"
"Do you need any reason? I know you're expecting me to give some more realistic reasons, like I was coerced or persecuted by some local snake in China, but none of that exists. I can live well in China, even better than you, an agent who didn't graduate from high school. But I'm going to Europe, to be anti-water, because I have nothing but disgust with this regime that flows evil blood and pus from head to toe. I didn't realize this emotion at first, until I realized what terrible experiences Maren Owen had from the Chinese. β
"His experience has nothing to do with us. Immediately about to refute, Ge Chengzhi took a step forward, "There are so many Chinese, China's regime is supported by so many people, how can a few cases be ......?"
"Shut up. We're going to find out the killers, not to argue about these pointless things here. Waving his hand to interrupt Ge Chengzhi's words, Yang Zu said, "If we all survive, in the interrogation room of Bomet Prison or Shihezi Prison in the future, we will argue about the issue of our views on the regime." So, what's your second question?"
"Quite simply, I wonder what you think of the murderers in these murders. There is a lot to be said in Reimu's speculation, but she has fallen into the extreme. I do have some initial ideas......"
"You're really not afraid that I did all these things?"
At this time, Ge Chengzhi also smiled, and it was also a sneer with the same expression as Yang Zu's previous expression: "Please rest assured, I believe that the famous 'FORK' should be more efficient or more cruel, or more mysterious." In short, such a chaotic and almost uncontrolled scene is surely the most annoying thing for you. β
"You know me well......
As he spoke, Yang Zu stretched out his hand. Comprehending, Ge Chengzhi also stretched out his hand and shook it with him. Immediately, the latter's face changed: "You think the same as me?"
"As long as you can keep thinking normally, you'll have this kind of thinking. Unfortunately, most of us have fallen for the trick of being behind the scenes and are no longer able to keep a cool head. A look of appreciation appeared in his eyes, and Yang Zu let go of his hand, "You...... It seems to be back to normal. Good news. β
"It's fine. So, let's go our separate ways. β
"I refuse to exchange information. β
"Of course, you and I investigate alone. I'll go to Yulin's first," as if provocative, and before leaving, Ge Chengzhi added, "to calm her mind." β
ββ¦β¦ Tut. Then, I'll go to the partition and go around again. Your authority is almost gone, and I don't think they'll ever maintain this rule of collective action in the future. It is estimated that even taking a break will become a rest when you want to. β
"If that eases these people's fears, let them be. β
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ββ¦β¦ No, it's hopeless. The pulse and breath were gone. Wiping the sweat from her face, Sanae stood up and closed her eyes with some regret to Gao Huo, who was lying on the bed in the small medical room attached to the bridge, "Deal with it...... Let's put it in the refrigerator. After Miss Zhang calmed down. β
An inexplicably heavy atmosphere hung in the air in the medical room. Just like Yang Zu's analysis, the successive deaths have made the psychological state of these people no longer able to remain rational and calm, and the fluctuation of people's hearts can be seen almost with the naked eye. glanced at each other, perhaps thinking that they should be responsible for this situation, Zhao Liu and Li Jiale, two psychologists, obviously wanted to say something, but were preempted by Qian Siquan: "I'll go first." I was a little annoyed and went to sleep. β
"According to the previously discussed arrangement, it is not your turn to rest, Comrade Qian Siquan. β
"Arrangement?' is this the case, you want to make an arrangement with me?" knocked off Li Jiale's hand that he wanted to put on his shoulder, Qian Siquan said impatiently, "What was our initial arrangement? Honestly complete the review of Project 0001, and then it becomes this boring murder game." From now on, I will definitely not be the most affected. I'll go back to the arsenal and get a pistol and keep myself safe β I suggest everyone do that. Our bodyguards, only two of the people in the third class are still alive now, and they have killed a good ecosystem talent. β
Ouyang Pingshui did not react to this ironic ending. After finding that he didn't have much confidence and reason to refute the other party's remarks, he couldn't say much, and all Li Jiale could do was watch Qian Siquan leave. The latter's action was quickly echoed, and almost without saying a word, the people left the infirmary one by one, apparently not intending to continue their collective action: the suspicion and distrust in their eyes became starkβexcept for the two people who didn't seem to worry about their personal safety, and Bai Shenying, who had lost his memory.
"It's all the Captain...... The Captain's ghost is taking revenge on us......"
Zhang Yurou, whose spiritual world had obviously completely collapsed, lay next to Gao Huo's corpse, muttering certain conclusions that sounded obviously absurd. After Tan Suya, who was on crutches, also left, there were only three people left in the medical room, Li Jiale, Zhao Liu, and Zhang Yurou, as well as Gao Huo's cold body. sighed, distraught and about to leave, but Li Jiale's hand was suddenly grabbed by Zhao Liu: "Just plan to leave?"
ββ¦β¦ What do you want to say?"
"I want to say, don't be affected. Dead people are dead people, but we still have what we have to do. It's rare to see, when Li Jiale turned around, Zhao Liu actually smiled, "The psychological state group is everyone's last psychological line of defense." Now that Comrade Dimon is dead, if you are to collapse, how can I restore order to everyone by myself?"
"Leave me alone. I didn't break down. β
"Then why didn't you resolutely stop Qian Siquan?"
"I ......"
ββ¦β¦ So now, you have to listen to me. Seeing Li Jiale's speechless appearance, Zhao Liu's expression became serious, "You are a theoretician, and you are much stronger than me in terms of theoretical elaboration, but I was born in the political work system." The army's methods are certainly not effective in the face of these intellectuals, and we have to rebuild confidence, order, and hope. β
"Isn't that a lie? Where is there any hope...... Yes. β
Realizing that he accidentally slipped his mouth, Li Jiale's mood became even lower. Looking at her appearance, Zhao Liu bent down and stared at her eyes seriously: "So if we want to rebuild our confidence, we have to start with you." After you, there are people who are in the rest area who should not have given up hope, followed by Comrade Wang Yulin and Tan Suya, then Qian Siquan, Wang Zhaoming, Yin Ying, Ouyang Pingshui, and finally ...... We want Comrade Zhang Yurou to return to normal. The task is very arduous, Comrade Li Jiale. β
ββ¦β¦ Why are you so confident? No, why are you...... Can you still have hope?" Speaking of this, Li Jiale's face finally appeared the kind of emotion she had been hiding: despair, darkness, feeling that everything was hopeless. Looking around, her tone was clearly seeking some kind of salvation, "How did you get to this thing?"
However, Zhao Liu's answer failed to redeem her. Because the other party's answer unfolds in another unexpected direction.
"What else can I do? After all, when the army is fighting," replied Zhao Liu, with a calm face, "but people will die all day long." It's not one by one, it's a group of deaths. At this point, Qian Siquan makes sense, human life is cheap. β
"But we still have to live, we have to live. As soon as the words changed, Zhao Liu's words made Li Jiale's heart gush with an indescribable throbbing, "Human life is cheap when it is sent to death in vain." If we try our best to live, even if we leave a clue a moment before the murderer kills us, then our lives are worth it. That's why we need hope β not the hope of living, but the hope of killing the murderer. β
When he said this, Zhao Liu clenched his fists: "This hope will be stronger." By harnessing our strength, we can overcome fear and despair, so that we can stay calm, regain our senses, and ultimately achieve our goal of survival. So, don't think about your own life and death now, just think about dragging the murderer out and killing him. Got it?"
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"I'm sorry to make you see the joke. It's a bit ridiculous that our group of people is doing things like cannibalism. β
When Bai Shenying was in a daze at the door of the captain's room, the voice from behind her suddenly startled her. Turning around, Tan Suya, who was on crutches, walked in front of her step by step: "Gao Huo is a shy and good young man, I don't understand why he is so excited at all." In the end, he even fired a shot...... Alas, am I not allowed to see people?"
"It's because everyone is so nervous. For these words, all Bai Shenying could do was smile awkwardly, "After all...... After all...... Right. The current environment is indeed not very calm. β
"yes. People are dying inexplicably one by one, and no one can stand it. Nodding approvingly, Tan Suya's expression clearly meant that she was about to start talking about business, "...... So, you're a person who is watching the whole picture. Do you have any opinion on who the murderer is? Hakuri Reimu seems to firmly believe that Sanae Dongfengya is the murderer. β
Murderer...... Is it?
Some fragments in her mind stimulated Bai Shenying's brain, but she still didn't remember what it was. Holding her forehead, she shook her head: "I...... I do not know. I don't remember anything, so I can't make a judgment at all. Besides, I really don't have any clues, so how can I make an inference?"
"What about intuition? Everybody has an intuition. Older people like to judge things with their accumulated experience, and this is where intuition comes from. You should have a lot of experience working in Project 0001 to get to the captain's side, right?"
"But I have amnesia. I can't remember anything. As soon as he thought of this, Bai Shenying felt a little discouraged, "If I remember, maybe the situation wouldn't have developed like this." β
Tan Suya fell silent. With intuitionβat this moment, Bai Shenying suddenly understood that intuition is not rooted in memoryβBai Shenying felt as if the other party was brewing something, or waiting for something. In the end, she still took the initiative to speak: "The murderer is the most suspected...... Could it be Ouyang Pingshui?"
"I don't know...... I just feel that Yin Ying may be a little stranger. After Tan Suya took the initiative to express her opinion, Bai Shenying also had to give an answer based on her intuition, "I feel that she is weird." Of course, I can't say what's going on......"
While they were exchanging these conversations, the girl named Reimu, who had been wearing a bow, happened to pass in front of the two of them. Her steps weren't fast, but she didn't seem to intend to deal with the two people on her side, so she walked on her own. But at this moment, Tan Suya's crutches suddenly came out of her hands, and she fell to the door.
ββ¦β¦ Are you alright?"
"It's okay, it's okay. Thank you, girl. Thanking Lingmeng for holding herself, Tan Suya took the crutches from the other party's hand, but her mouth didn't stop, "So Shenying, you think the murderer is Yin Ying, I think it's Ouyang ......"
"No thanks, I'm leaving. β
"Hey, walk slowly. β
After saying goodbye to Lingmeng, Tan Suya glanced at the time and suddenly patted her head: "Ah...... It's time for me to change my dressing. Can you help me get me to the infirmary again?"
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"Hoo ......"
After passing through the captain's room, Reimu let out a sigh of relief.
She originally planned to go to the first scene of Shen Donghui's death to investigate, but on the way, she suddenly encountered Bai Shenying in a daze. For some reason, her heart sprouted resistance to letting Bai Shenying witness her whereabouts, so she subconsciously chose to hide.
Then, Tan Suying appeared on the stage. After the resistance caused by the subconscious insecurity was suppressed, she laughed in her heart at what she had just done, and then walked quickly towards the severance belt. The accident when passing by the two scared her, but Tan Suya's words were heard by her clearly.
They think the killer is ...... Ouyang Pingshui or Yin Ying?
β¦β¦ How can it be. Everything must be Sanae's ghost, can't be wrong......