Chapter 12: Murder

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On the night when the spring rain sneaked into C City, a wet mouse climbed over the elevator room on the roof to find a place to live, the black sky was falling, there was no lightning or wind, only the sporadic cars on the street made a terrible sound when they crossed the stagnant water, the towering crane in the distance was dim, and the unfinished frame building was like the withered body of an old man with empty eyes. After a dull sound, the whole night became silent, and someone lit a cigarette on the top of the twentieth floor, I don't know if it was cold or smoke, and tonight's night was particularly damp and cold.

When the police received the report, Mr. Cao had been lying on the lawn of the community for more than four hours. The sky was slightly bright, the rain had stopped, and the reporter opened the window on the balcony to breathe in the fresh air, but he vaguely saw the twisted body of Mr. Cao.

The news of Mr. Cao's death dropped a bombshell on all units of the education department, and almost all of them were clouded with an indescribable haze in their hearts.

"Jumped off the building? What's going on? Xiao Xun's eyes were bloodshot, and before the principal of the experimental middle school finished his report, he put down the phone and sat down on the sofa in the office, his heart turned upside down. Xiao Xun felt faintly uneasy and frightened, because his intuition kept beating and told him that Teacher Cao's death must not be a suicide, there must be another hidden reason, but his subjective assumptions were empty, and there was a lack of sufficient evidence to support and prove.

As Xiao Xun expected, the team meeting was held soon under the organization of the Chen Bureau, and Secretary Zheng of the Discipline Inspection reported the police notice, "Today, there was a fall incident in the Peony Community of our city, resulting in one death, and the deceased Cao was the owner of the 16th floor of Building X. After a preliminary investigation by the police, Cao Mou, 51 years old, was a teacher in a middle school in our city, and the time of death was about 2 o'clock in the morning, and the cause of the fall is under further investigation, and the possibility of suicide cannot be ruled out. Xiao Xun reported the situation of the emergency meeting of the experimental middle school, "The police contacted the experimental middle school as soon as possible, the main leaders of the experimental middle school and the relevant teachers are cooperating to make a record, and their team held an emergency meeting. Teacher Cao's family is in a special situation, and he is the only one, and some colleagues have reported that they have tried to visit her, but they have all refused. Before death, there was no sign at all. ”

After listening to the report, Chen Ju said, "In my opinion, the cause of Mr. Cao's death should be suicide, to be precise, the possibility of suicide cannot be ruled out, and this possibility is very large." This is a wake-up call for us, and we must hold a meeting with the leaders of all schools, and we must emphasize that we must be cautious and cautious when dealing with problems in the future, and we must fully assess the risks of individual teachers in individual cases and analyze specific problems. Otherwise, if such an incident occurs, how big will the impact of the social aspect be, and how bad will it be? Saying that, he looked at Xiao Xun, extremely happy in his heart, and secretly rejoiced, if Xiao Xun hadn't kicked the ball back to the experimental middle school, this dog skin plaster would have stuck to the Education Bureau, even if Teacher Cao's death was a personal act, he would have to tear off a large piece of meat for the Education Bureau.

"Secretary Zheng, didn't you say before that Mr. Cao's lover was the deputy director?" Xiao Xun asked.

"Yes, Deputy Director Liang Yong." Secretary Zheng said.

"Then how can you say that he is alone in the house?" Xiao Xun continued to ask suspiciously.

"This Liang Yong died in a car accident last summer." Secretary Zheng said.

"No kids?" Xiao Xundao.

"We don't know about that." Secretary Zheng shook his head as he spoke.

Two days later, the final conclusion was made public, "Cao Mou of Experimental Middle School jumped off a building and committed suicide due to the psychological pressure caused by his family and career. But is that really the case? This question has made waves countless times in Xiao Xun's heart. In the eyes of outsiders, everything in this matter is so logical and reasonable, so logical. But how can a person with a higher education not even leave a suicide note? Even if he didn't leave a suicide note, he should have dressed appropriately when he jumped off the building and kept his last dignity, but it is said that he was still wearing pajamas at that time. Xiao Xun remembered what Conan Doyle said through the mouth of Sherlock Holmes, "Remove all the impossible factors, what is left, no matter how unwilling you are to believe it, but it is the truth of the facts!" "This matter has been evil from the beginning, if there is really a hidden secret, what is the truth?

After the launch of the Jingyun Lake project, Feng Xiaoling was busy between the capital and City C, and Xiao Xun's initiative to invite her was pleasantly surprised. Spring added a touch of new green to Gaoping Villa, Xiao Xun's car stopped in front of Feng Xiaoling's office building, Feng Xiaoling personally greeted in front of the building, her recent complexion is not very good, it may be caused by being too busy, but in the face of Xiao Xun, Feng Xiaoling's face is like a spring breeze, "Thank you Mr. Feng for seeing me in your busy schedule, and it is really a great face to greet him." Xiao Xun closed the car door and said with a smile. Should I say that you have a sweet mouth, or should I say that you have no conscience, and you don't even know how to send me a message these days. Feng Xiaoling grabbed Xiao Xun's arm. Xiao Xun looked at the security guard on duty in front of the office building, and couldn't help but be embarrassed, "Mr. Feng, pay attention to your image." Feng Xiaoling said angrily, "My territory listens to me, and they keep their mouths tight." With that, the two men walked upstairs.

Feng Xiaoling's office is on the third floor, which is quite large but has a very simple layout, with bright floor-to-ceiling windows and a beautiful banyan tree.

Xiao Xun handed a document bag to Feng Xiaoling and said, "This is the list of outstanding teachers from primary and secondary schools in City C who participated in the training and the information of the people. Feng Xiaoling took the file bag, but threw it aside, saved Xiao Xun's waist, and put his face on Xiao Xun's chest, Xiao Xun's heart beat very fast, he was just about to push Feng Xiaoling away, Feng Xiaoling said, "Don't move, let me hold it for a while." Neither of them moved, and Xiao Xun felt that Feng Xiaoling was enjoying every moment with Xiao Xun.

"I have something to ask you." Xiao Xun gently stroked Feng Xiaoling's hair with his hand, her taste was refreshing and fragrant.

"Say it." Feng Xiaoling still didn't move, still holding his teddy bear like a child.

"Do you know anyone from the Municipal Garden Bureau?" Xiao Xun asked.

"Acquaintance, what's wrong?" Feng Xiaoling changed his face to the left side and put it on Xiao Xun's chest.

"It's nothing, do you know Liang Yong?" Xiao Xun sneered.

Feng Xiaoling seemed to be touched by something, she raised her head and looked up at Xiao Xun, "Xiao Xun, why are you asking about these things?" ”

"I didn't inquire, I just wanted to know what was going on between Ding Yuejin and Liang Yong." Xiao Xun said, smiling and taking Feng Xiaoling's arm off his body.

"Xiao Xun, don't you ask what you shouldn't ask?" Feng Xiaoling pouted, as if there was something unspeakable.

"It seems that I guessed correctly, you really know the truth." Xiao Xun looked at Feng Xiaoling coldly.

Facing Xiao Xun's questioning, Feng Xiaoling turned around and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, she didn't blame Xiao Xun for his sudden change of face, she settled down and said, "Liang Yong's death is related to Zhiyuan, and the car accident is the game done by Mr. Shen." ”

"What bureau?" Xiao Xun asked impatiently.

"He knows so much. And also restless, writing letters everywhere. Feng Xiaoling said.

"What about Mr. Cao?" Xiao Xun was a little harsh. Feng Xiaoling said with a miserable smile and said, "Believe me, I really don't know about Teacher Cao, but I have heard that she has the report materials that Liang Yong hid in her hand. Mr. Shen has always thought that this material is very dangerous. Xiao Xun finally figured out everything, it turned out that the reported incident was just to find a reason for Teacher Cao's death, and the most fundamental purpose was to kill people and kill people. This thing is done beautifully, and it is done ruthlessly,

Xiao Xun believes in Feng Xiaoling, as long as she wants to speak, she will not deceive herself. And he believed that Feng Xiaoling was not so evil that it was unimaginable, he believed in his own judgment, so he walked over to Feng Xiaoling, grabbed Feng Xiaoling's hand and said, "I'm sorry, I was a little excited just now." ”

Feng Xiaoling smiled bitterly, "Living enemies, you are not allowed to talk nonsense if you know how much you know." After that, she wrapped up Xiao Xun again, and her love made her unreserved for this man.

Although Xiao Xun is a man of temperament, he is not so stupid, he knows that if he takes a step closer, his life may be in danger. In his cognition, people have meaning and value only when they are alive. is like Xuanzang in "Journey to the West", only alive is it possible to obtain the true scriptures. Therefore, Xiao Xun would never do anything to fight for his life, he looked out the window, he suddenly felt that Feng Xiaoling and himself were like the grass and buildings of this Gaoping Villa, although everything looked so solemn and elegant, but everything was out of his control.

At seven o'clock in the evening, Xiao Xun was playing with the child, and he received a call from Secretary Zheng of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, in which Secretary Zheng said softly, "Director Xiao, I invite you to have a cup of tea, Lu Yu Teahouse is waiting for you, see you or leave." Before Xiao Xun could speak, he hung up the phone. What is he going to say? Secretary Zheng has always been a cautious person, he is one year older than Chen Ju, and he can retire in three or four years, in today's words, "very Buddhist". What is the purpose of such a mysterious covenant?

Zhou Yang especially hated Xiao Xun going out after work, especially related to work, and said, "Don't come back too late, wake up the child and coax you." Such words made him feel like a whip and a stick, whipped at his endurance. Xiao Xun didn't say anything, put on his clothes and left. The night in City C is beautiful, last night's rain not only concealed the possible murder, but also cleaned the dust and cleaned the air, Xiao Xun drove the car fast, he didn't like to wait for others, let alone wait for himself.

Lu Yu is a tea saint, and it is fitting that he should be a tea house in his name, a resting place for the city, and a corner for people to seek tranquility after the hustle and bustle. There are two kinds of people who like to drink tea, one is really fond of tea, and the other is to use tea as a companion. Secretary Zheng is a frequent visitor here, but Xiao Xun doesn't know what kind of person he belongs to. Lao Zheng asked for a pot of Jin Junmei, Jin Tang Meiye, the two didn't have anything to say, Xiao Xun waited for Lao Zheng to speak, and Lao Zheng waited for Xiao Xun to ask questions.

"Director Xiao, I'm old and dazzled. Sometimes I can't see things clearly and I can't recognize people clearly. Lao Zheng finally introduced the topic.

"The heart is bright, and the eyes are bright. Brother, since you understand in your heart, it is natural to look at people and things. Xiao Xun said with a smile.

"But when it comes to words, I have to keep three points." Lao Zheng squinted his eyes and said.

"It's okay to be half sober and half drunk, and my brother only keeps three points, even if he can trust me." Xiao Xun took a sip of tea.

"I can trust you, but I can trust the person who promoted you." There is something in Lao Zheng's words, and he refers to Lao Chen.

"Although the vinegar is not wine after all, it is still a cup of water to look for and find, and I came to drink your tea in order to get this taste." Xiao Xun pointed to the cup, and the words were already spoken.

Secretary Zheng nodded and shook his head again. He let out a long sigh and pulled a note out of his pocket.

A line was written on the note, "Meet at the Western Suburbs Stadium at 12 noon tomorrow, Cao." "Look at it, Xiao Xun is frowning." Dude, what does this mean? ”

Secretary Zheng said, "I guess, this matter must be related to Mr. Cao's death, and I want to go there at noon tomorrow." I have always felt that there is an article here, I am the secretary of the discipline inspection, and it is unclear that Mr. Cao cannot die. Director Xiao, would you like to go? ”

For a moment, Xiao Xun was a little moved, he didn't know how much Secretary Zheng knew, but he must have known that there might be danger lurking in it. This kind of invitation is sincere, it is the red background of an old cadre of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, he does not want to pull Xiao Xun into the water, but years of caution make him want to leave a way back for the truth, why did he choose Xiao Xun, because he believes that Xiao Xun has basic loyalty to the party and justice.