Chapter 21: Return to the Tiger's Den
That's right! This is Uncle Yan's number!
I stopped and looked at the phone that was still vibrating in disbelief, although the flashing number was not named, I still recognized it at a glance, it was Uncle Yan's number. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
How could he call me at this time?!
I looked around like a thief, walking fast under my feet.
In my opinion, the mobile phone has become a hot potato that I want to throw away but can't throw away, this damn phone call makes me in a dilemma, I can't answer it, I can't answer it, I can't answer it.
It wasn't until the vibration of my phone stopped abruptly that I breathed a long sigh of relief as if I had been granted amnesty.
However, the other party didn't seem to let me go, and after a few seconds, the phone vibrated again.
I know that I have no choice anymore, and if I don't answer the phone again, I'm afraid that Uncle Yan's suspicion will be aroused.
In fact, calm down and think about it, the current situation is not the worst for me, whether I will recover my memory or not is just Uncle Yan's speculation, and before this point is verified, that is, what he said as a last resort, they will still cast a mouse trap and will not poison me.
Besides, they don't know that I've learned of their plot, so I'm not completely passive, and all I have to do now is to stabilize the other party, convince them that I'm still in amnesia, and then investigate secretly, so that at least I won't sit still!
I took a deep breath before I pressed the answer button, and Uncle Yan's anxious voice immediately came from the other end of the phone.
"Xiaojun, I'm Uncle Yan, why didn't I answer your call? Where are you now? ”
"Oh, Uncle Yan, I didn't hear my phone in my pocket just now, I was rushing to a friend's place, are you okay?"
"Hey, it's not a big deal, it's just that you just said you were going to move out, so I thought if I could discuss it with you......"
Speaking of this, Uncle Yan stopped, as if waiting for my reaction.
And I immediately realized his intentions, he must have wanted me to stay, so as to continue to spy on me, waiting for an opportunity to test whether I had recovered my memory?
"If you have anything to do, just ask."
I replied, and then listened intently to his request.
However, this time I guessed wrong, and it was ridiculously wrong, and when Uncle Yan said what he wanted to discuss, I could hardly believe my ears, and he said, "You...... Can you move out tomorrow? ”
"Tomorrow? Moved?! ”
"yes."
I was speechless for a moment, is this another temptation? But what is his purpose?!
Just when I was hesitating, Uncle Yan spoke again, "Here's the thing, not long after you left just now, someone called me and said that I wanted to rent a room, but the condition was that I had to move in tomorrow." Xiaojun, if it wasn't Uncle Yan to drive you, I couldn't help it, you know, now that it's approaching the end of the year, almost no one will rent a house anymore, if that person doesn't rent, the house will probably have to be closed for several months, so ......"
What kind of medicine is he selling in this gourd?!
I couldn't turn the corner for a while, if I hadn't heard the conversation between him and Lu Yong just now, I would definitely agree to him without hesitation, but now...... If you promise too quickly, will it backfire and deepen the other party's suspicion of yourself?
I thought, maybe this is a sign of a weak heart, right?
Seeing that I was still silent, Uncle Yan asked anxiously, "Xiaojun, hey?" Xiaojun, are you still there? You must do Uncle Yan a favor, okay? ”
"But I still have so many things, even if I really want to leave tomorrow, it may not be too late to ......"
"Then tonight, when you come back tonight, Uncle Yan will help you sort it out, okay?"
I was speechless, and then I realized that I had unconsciously been caught in a trap, and I was in a dilemma.
In fact, it is not accurate to say that the dilemma is not accurate, in fact, I have no other choice but to obey and go back, because I have already seen Lu Yong's methods and strength a few days ago, and it is definitely a stupid move to escape, and doing so will only force them to kill the killer, if this is a gamble between each other, my bet is life.
I groaned a little and sighed helplessly, "Alright then, I'll go back when this is over, but it may be late." ”
Seeing that I agreed, Uncle Yan seemed very happy and thanked me again and again, as if he had really done him a great favor, but I knew in my heart that what awaited me tonight would be a war, a fierce battle that would decide life and death.
Only by convincing him that I am still in a state of "amnesia" and that I am still under their control can I maintain temporary safety, have the opportunity to investigate deeply, and turn the defense into an attack, and at least I will not be a ghost in a daze, no matter what the outcome is.
I made up my mind, and my nervous heart calmed down a little, now I still have to follow the established trajectory of life, deliberate changes will only make the enemy suspicious, as long as they are not sure for a day, then I will be safe one day.
Thinking about it, I had come to a crossroads, and the screeching of car horns was knocking on my nerves, making me feel like I was waking up from a dream.
I beckoned to hail a taxi, didn't dare to delay any longer, and sped away towards the agreed hotel.
At 6:25 a.m., when I rushed into the Jade Garden restaurant, I was greeted by three faces full of unhappy expressions and a faint "cooing" sound coming from my stomach.
Looking at the small pot of peanuts and pickles on the table, which had been eaten upside down, I grinned rather embarrassedly and said, "Ouch, I'm really sorry, there was a delay at home just now, and there was a traffic jam on the road, in fact, you can eat first, you don't have to wait for me." ”
"If it weren't for Xiaoqian, we wouldn't have waited for you, hmph, I'm almost full of peanuts." Zhong Lu rolled her eyes at me and said angrily.
I had to pay them a few more smiles and apologize repeatedly, but Lin Hui, this kid, seemed to have caught some big trick on me, and began to shout for me, a latecomer, to pay, which made me a little crying and laughing.
Nie Qian flattened her mouth and interjected, "Okay, didn't you two keep calling hungry just now?" Why don't you hurry up and order something to eat? I still have the strength to hang out here. ”
"Alas, we're just joking with your man, and we're in a hurry." Lin Hui deliberately teased, seeing Nie Qian's eyes glaring, he was so frightened that he retracted his neck again, obediently called the waiter, and began to order.
For Nie Qian's protection, my heart is very useful, but when I looked at her with a smile and was about to speak, she raised her eyebrows and said first: "Why are you so late?" Didn't you come out of the police station a long time ago? ”
"I came out a long time ago, because I had already returned home, but who knew that when I went out, I happened to meet the landlord, and I was delayed after chatting a few words." I told Nie Qian that I was packing up and preparing to move, and by the way, I told her that I had to go home at night to continue packing, and take advantage of these days to rest and strive to move out early.
For my explanation, Nie Qian seemed very happy but only slightly shy, and under the double gaze of Lin Hui and Zhong Lu, she hurriedly changed the topic and did not give them a chance to ridicule herself.
I don't know if I was really hungry, but for a long time after that, everyone just ate and drank heavily, and almost no one spoke again.
The atmosphere at dinner was relaxed, at least no one was proposing anything else, which relieved me a lot of stress, and it wasn't until everyone had eaten and drunk that I said, "I'll leave here when this incident is over." ”
"Getting out of here? Where to? Nie Qian turned her head to look at me in surprise.
I shook my head, "I don't know, maybe I go back to my hometown, or maybe I change cities, and I'll see when the time comes." ”
"Just because of this case?" Lin Hui had an expression of disbelief, he burped hard, and a strong smell of alcohol made Zhong Lu and Nie Qian cover their noses.
I didn't answer, it was a tacit acquiescence, Lin Hui frowned, and said vaguely: "To... As for it? There are police officers in the investigation, and when the case is over, what should we do, is it necessary to flee to another city? Are you drinking too much? ”
Lin Hui was not aware of the current situation, and it was not surprising that he had such a reaction.
I smiled and didn't say any more, picked up the cup and was about to drink again, but Nie Qian restrained her smile, pinched my waist lightly, and said angrily: "You've started talking nonsense, still drinking?" Don't forget, you'll have to go back and tidy up later. ”
"It's ~ the last cup!"
As he spoke, under Nie Qian's complaining gaze, I raised my neck and drank the rest of the wine in the cup, which was spread softly on the back of the chair like a blanket.
Lin Hui suddenly stared at me with reddened eyes, and asked mysteriously, "Luo Jun, is something wrong?" ”
"What's the matter?" I asked rhetorically.
Lin Hui suddenly became excited under the influence of alcohol, "Why do you want to leave if it's okay?" You have worked hard in this city for five years, and no matter how difficult the days are, are you willing to leave like this? ”
I felt a little dazed in my head, and sighed softly, thinking to myself, what if I was unwilling? Things are far from being as simple as you think, and if you can get out in the future, you will definitely burn high incense.
"Did you all drink too much? Can you stop saying these unpleasant things during mealtime? Nie Qian glared at me and Lin Hui in displeasure, interrupting our conversation.
She's a smart girl, and her actions have shown her attitude, no one wants to leave their homeland, even with their beloved, it's a difficult choice, so it's not time for us to make a decision.
Seeing that I didn't speak again, Nie Qian asked, "What are you thinking?" ”
"Nothing." I replied lightly.
"Are you upset?" Her voice softened.
I raised my eyebrows, shook my head and said, "No, I just feel like there's something wrong, and I can't tell for a while..."
Seeing Nie Qian's worried look, I pretended to smile lightly, "Maybe I've drunk too much." ”
Nie Qian gave me a strange look, "You don't listen to you if you drink less, how can you go back and clean up your things if you get drunk?" ”
Drunk?!
My eyes suddenly lit up, aren't I worried about how to deal with Uncle Yan tonight? Nie Qian's words inadvertently reminded me......
At this moment, the mobile phone I put on the table vibrate, and I closed my eyes in annoyance, I really said Cao Cao Cao arrived, and I didn't need to look to know that the caller must be Uncle Yan.
"Phone." Nie Qian gently nudged my arm and handed over the phone.
Sure enough, it was Uncle Yan.
I took a deep breath and sorted out some of my confused thoughts before I pressed the answer button.
This call was very brief, and Uncle Yan's meaning was very clear, nothing more than asking me when I would go back, and he had already begun to help me pack up, although the other party tried his best to restrain myself, I could still hear the eagerness in his tone.
"Alas~"
I stood up and stretched out, the wine had already woken up most of the time, "I have to go, life really doesn't stop." ”
……
At 9:20 p.m., the moonlight was dark, and I stood at the gate of the community, like a soldier waiting to go out.
When I left the hotel, I refused Nie Qian's request to accompany me home, some things need to be faced by myself, especially at risk, I must face it like a warrior, maybe she will complain or even be angry about it in the future, but I still firmly believe that my choice is right.
As for how to deal with Uncle Yan's interrogation......
I found a secluded place where no one was around, took out the second pot head I had just bought on the way back, poured a few mouthfuls into my mouth and spit it out, and sprinkled some more on my neck and body, and waited until I was almost dry and full of alcohol, and then I walked in the direction of home.
This is what Nie Qian inspired me, pretending to be drunk.
I staggered, stumbled to the door of the house, banged on the door hard, and shouted indistinctly, "Uncle Yan, I'm back, open the door quickly!" ”
I thought that Uncle Yan would rush out like lightning to open the door for himself as soon as possible, and even wait at the door of the house early like a woman waiting for her husband to return home, but the strange thing is that no one opened the door, and there was not even a response in the house.
Could it be that he has already slept?
However, this speculation was immediately dismissed by me, which is impossible.
I knocked the door a few more times, but no one answered, and a strange feeling came over me.
Walking to the window, I poked my little head out of the window as I did when I eavesdropped on the phone in the evening, and looked in through the window.
The lights were on in the room but there was no one in sight, except for the large and small packages scattered on the floor, the room was no different.
A person who is in a hurry to find me home is not at home now, which inevitably makes people suspicious, not to mention that the other party has a conspiracy against him, so I can't guess what kind of medicine he is selling in this gourd?!
I stood by the window for five or six minutes, and after making sure that no one would come out to open the door, I walked back to the door, and just as I wanted to take the key to open the door, I remembered that my key had been given to Uncle Yan when I met him, and now I was locked out of the door!
Suddenly, my heart fluttered, and at some point, a hand silently rested on my shoulder!