Chapter 13: The Cafe
When Yang Wenbin left the police station. It's already past ten o'clock in the evening. There are few people on the streets. There was only one moon left hanging in the sky in its own right.
Yang Wenbin shrunk his neck. I feel that the cold wind of the winter night is a bit biting.
After all, he still didn't tell Yan Junli and Li Hong the information about the "inner ghost". He knew very well that the murderer had passed the note to him in such a way. It's just to avoid the eyes and ears of others. Make sure that the information is only passed on to him alone. It's not that he really doesn't trust Yan Junli and Li Hong. Just before figuring out the correct meaning of "inner ghost" and the purpose of the murderer. He can't take that risk.
But then again. The murderer's modus operandi is indeed very shrewd. Be careful and discreet. Hardly any traces were left. Yang Wenbin knows it well. This time they had a very tricky opponent.
Could it be that person. Once the image of that person comes to mind. Yang Wenbin began to get excited from head to toe. Could it be Xia Baiyan.
"It's cold. this weather." Just when Yang Wenbin thought about the case and thought about it. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from beside him. Yang Wenbin turned his head. It was found that the person who accosted him was the eyewitness policeman who said he was sitting opposite Li Hong and Wu Lei tonight. Yang Wenbin slowed down and walked side by side with the policeman.
"yes. Winter began two days ago. It's time to change your sweater." Yang Wenbin followed his words. Why do you get off work so late. I see that the other cops are almost gone."
The policeman laughed and said. There's no way. Who called me an eyewitness? There's always going to be a bit of a hassle like formalities. What about Dr. Yang?"
"Never once was I called to the police station to do my job. Look at the corpses. Investigate the case. It's too late to do these things."
"That's right. Dr. Yang is really not easy." The policeman asked with a smile. Did the corpse detect anything?"
"What." Apparently I didn't expect to be asked such a question. Yang Wenbin was stunned.
"When examining the body. Doctor Yang wouldn't have just discovered a small note in the corpse's mouth." The policeman asked, still smiling.
Yang Wenbin's scalp is fried. Immediately stopped." Miscellaneous...... How did you. You're not a cop. What are you?"
"Oops. Don't be nervous. Dr. Yang. You don't know me." The "policeman" suddenly changed to a woman's voice. Then he held out his hand. A translucent human skin mask was completely ripped off along the hairline. Revealing his true face under the mask.
Yang Wenbin was taken aback. The face under that mask. If it's not poppy, who else could that woman be.
"You.. It was you who killed Wu Lei."
"Physician Yang. Don't get excited." Poppy is smiling as she straightens her hair. While taking out a small mirror and putting lipstick on himself. An unhurried posture." Let's find a place to sit down. How about a good chat."
Yang Wenbin now sits in a nondescript café around the corner. Opposite sat poppy. The atmosphere in the whole space made Yang Wenbin very restless. There were no other customers in the store other than them. There was only one waiter leaning behind the counter wiping the glass. The eyes are very bad. It looks like it's the poppy side too.
Looks like he's having a hard time flying.
"Physician Yang. Don't be nervous." Poppy takes off her police uniform jacket. Gently rest on the back of the chair. Slender fingers picked up the coffee pot. The coffee landed in a beautiful parabola in the ceramic cup. Poppy shows a charming smile. while pushing that cup of coffee over.
"Do I look that scary. Here. Try. The coffee here is very fragrant."
Yang Wenbin raised his head. Facing the poppy's smiling eyes. It was as if she was just an ordinary girl dating her boyfriend. Instead of a murderer who kills perfectly and then disguises himself as a police murderer.
"You don't look scary. But what you're doing is terrifying." Yang Wenbin said expressionlessly. I picked up that cup of coffee and didn't drink it. Just staring at your own face reflected in the water.
"Put it down. There's absolutely nothing toxic in coffee." Poppy picked up his coffee and blew elegantly. I took another sip." I didn't mean to kill that man. The purpose is nothing more than to send information to you. You should know that, too."
Yang Wenbin snorted coldly. Then you should be glad that it was the policeman named Wu Lei who took Xiaohong's bread. Because if you really kill Li Hong. I don't care what information is or isn't information. I'll just kill you. Poppy."
"It's flattering. Doctor Yang, who doesn't even know how to hold a gun, actually threatens to kill me." Poppy pursed her lips and smiled.
"You." Yang Wenbin heard the mockery in Poppy's tone. As soon as he slapped the table, he stood up.
"Alright, alright. Dr. Yang. Don't get me wrong. I am not your enemy. So sit down and have a good cup of coffee." Poppy waved his hand. motioned for Yang Wenbin to sit down. Are you not at all interested in the message I left you?"
My mind was shattered in one word. Yang Wenbin had no choice but to sit down. You say."
"I leave a message to you in this way. Just wanted to see if you were the same as I thought. I am also suspicious of the people around me. Sure enough, it was as I thought. You didn't tell Yan Junli or Li Hong about the information you received."
"Don't think of me like you." Yang Wenbin interrupted coldly. I don't tell them just because I can't involve them in possible risks without being clear."
"Say whatever you want. Anyway. Men like you like to find their own stairs down." Poppy is not angry either. I just took another sip of my coffee." But you can't deny it. At least at this point of the inner ghost. You and I are on the same page."
This time Yang Wenbin was silent. Didn't speak.
"Even though Shi Lize used to be a police officer. It's also a film police officer who can be fired by anyone. How could he have the ability to get his hands on such a secret list? The few drug dealers who died with carbon monoxide poisoning were all skeleton members of the skeleton's men. Identities are hidden very deeply. There are only a few people who know his identity. None of them can be discovered by a character like him casually. Not to mention infiltrating the police station. Kill Wu Lei with unbelievable methods and retreat with his whole body." Seeing Yang Wenbin's surprised eyes. Poppy waved his hand absently." Right. Believe it or not. Wu Lei didn't kill me. I'm just sneaking into the police station to investigate clues. By the way, I'll just pass you a message through the corpse."
Yang Wenbin narrowed his eyes. Looking at this woman from top to bottom. After a while, he said. Good. Even if I believe you. But you're a skeleton person. Why do you ask me to join you in the enemy?"
The woman smiled. I'm not a skeleton person. Or the current situation. Is the position still that important. Dr. Yang. You only need to know two things. First. The point of our suspicion is the same. That is, we have internal ghosts around us. Second. Suppose you get up and walk out of this café now. Immediately you will be shot by the sniper on the roof of the opposite building."
Yang Wenbin sneered. Is it coercion and gali temptation?"
"Don't say it so badly." Poppy holds up the coffee pot. Fill Yang Wenbin's cup to the brim." Now at times like these. The enemy of the enemy is the friend. We should be more united in our hatred."
Yang Wenbin took a deep breath. asked. All right. But let me ask a question first. Why me."
"Because you have a special charm about you." Poppy chuckled. Your eyes are not like other people's. Very clean. A person with such a pair of eyes can't be an inner ghost. Who knows. Think of it as a woman's intuition."
"Okay." Yang Wenbin put his arm on the table. His chin is supported by his hands interlocked. The look in the poppy eyes was also a little serious. Something about the inner ghost. What do you think?"
"I already have a hypothetical object in mind. The basis for my suspicions is also in my hands." Poppy said. Before I say that, though. I'd like to hear what Dr. Yang thinks. My gut tells me. You must have such a character in your heart."
"......" Yang Wenbin hesitated. Yes. There is one. But ......"
"Don't worry. It's safe here. There are absolutely no monitors or cameras. If you're not sure, you can search it yourself." Poppy mouthed Nunu over the counter." The little brother over there also has a very tight mouth. No matter what you say. I won't say it. If you really don't feel at ease. I could have killed him as soon as our conversation was over."
The little brother behind the counter shook his hand. I almost dropped the cup on the ground.
Yang Wenbin looked at the guy at the counter. Shook his head." No. Still don't use it. It's just speculation anyway. It doesn't hurt to tell you. I don't have any evidence either......"
Poppy nodded. Encourage him to keep talking.
Yang Wenbin took a deep breath. Said slowly." I doubt it...... Yan Junli."
This one. A smile finally appeared on Poppy's face. Leaning back in his chair." Seemingly. We thought we'd go together. Yan Junli, the captain, really failed. I was suspicious of the people I trusted the most."
"Don't get me wrong." Yang Wenbin said coldly. My suspicions are judged only by his recent suspicious actions. There is no evidence at all. If possible. I'll look for any proof of his innocence. Because I think he must have his own reasons. I still believe in him."
"You're looking for proof, aren't you?" Poppy is unhurried. Take out a piece of paper from your satchel. Pushed it off the table." Just right. You have doubts. I have the evidence here."
"Evidence." Yang Wenbin was surprised. How can it be. What can you have.."
"Oops. Doctor. Don't rush to deny it." The poppy snorted." Let's take a look at what's on this list."