Chapter 370: A Strange Murder
Is there really such a bizarre murder in the world?
A beautiful singer who was invited to sing by dozens of rich gentry and noble ladies suddenly died halfway through singing.
It is not known at the hands of whom she died, or what murder weapon was used.
After the murderer killed the female singer, he also took away a diamond necklace from her neck.
When and by what means did the murderer snatch the necklace? Although dozens of pairs of eyes were watching her at the time, no one told the Security Service some valuable clues, as if this case happened under unknown circumstances, isn't this a bizarre murder?
Here's how the killings took place:
In the social circle of Dongzhou, Shi Zhenghong and his wife, who are usually known for their poverty and luxury, recently bought a large mansion in the ancient city of Dongjiang, entertained his rich gentry and noble lady friends in the mansion for the first time, and spent a lot of money to invite the popular female singer Maggie Wu to perform.
Maggie Ng is a well-known singer who is well-known throughout the country, and the most valuable thing is that her beautiful appearance is as outstanding as her singing voice. Therefore, the guests who were invited to the banquet were very excited.
After the lavish banquet, guests spread out on the lawn of the wide courtyard to admire the exotic flowers and trees, or sit on the chairs on the porch and chat casually.
"Miss Maggie Ng, it's time for you to perform."
The host, Mr. Shi Zhenghong, came next to Maggie Wu and politely invited.
"Okay!" Maggie Wu stood up and walked to the pre-prepared stage, the upstairs balcony.
"Hey! Wait a minute! Don't you think it's better than a balcony?"
The person who made this suggestion was Liu Minxiang, a young rich gentleman with extraordinary bearing. He held the tortoiseshell glasses he had removed from the bridge of his nose and pointed to the large stone wall beside the old house.
The stone wall is as old as the old house, and the years have left its mark, and some of the vibrant ivy, but they don't care about its age, and climb the wall wantonly. At the end of the stone wall is an endless, clear blue sky.
"Miss, look at the clear blue sky! What a wonderful feeling it will be for your sweet singing to resound through the heavens and the earth! ”
"It's just that I can't get the sound that far, it's too far away!" Maggie Wu hesitated a little in her heart.
"You're being too humble! What guest here doesn't know that your voice is sweet and sweet? Not to mention, that stone wall has the same resonance as a stage. ”
"Please go there and perform! For all of us, sing for this blue sky! ”
"Ladies and gentlemen! Don't you think it's most appropriate for Miss Maggie Ng to perform for everyone at Stonewall?"
Liu Minxiang turned his head to ask for everyone's opinions.
The guests applauded loudly in agreement.
However, Maggie Wu was still hesitant in her heart, and she kept stroking the necklace around her neck, thinking about whether to agree to the visitors' suggestions and use the stone wall as a stage.
Maggie Wu wears a dazzling necklace around her neck, made of pearls of bright color and uniform size, each of which is the essence of the Oriental ama taken from the bottom of the sea, and it is difficult to estimate the value. Moreover, there is a finger-sized diamond pendant hanging from the necklace.
Maggie Wu herself also regards this necklace as her life, unless she participates in such a grand banquet today, she will keep it in a small treasury and will not show it easily.
The pearls rustled under her gentle caresses. Diamonds sparkle in the sun.
"Okay, I'll try!"
Maggie Wu finally agreed, and then, as if praying for a smooth performance, she lowered her head and kissed the diamond in the pendant.
There was another round of applause among the guests.
"Miss, thank you, please come with me to the stone wall."
Liu Minxiang bowed his body in a dashing manner, and bent his arms, waiting for Maggie Wu to reach out to pull it.
The guests sent them away.
Mrs. Shi Zhenghong's eyes followed the figures of the two, and said to Shi Zhenghong:
"Great! What a romantic scene! But can the singing be heard?"
"It's not a big problem, Liu Minxiang is also a musician. Didn't he say that stone walls can resonate too?"
The stone wall was on the edge of the meadow, and Liu Minxiang led Maggie Wu to the steps leading to the stone wall, which was narrow and littered with broken empty cans and broken flower pots, which was very difficult to walk.
The guests on the grass saw the shadows of Liu Minxiang and Maggie Wu looming, disappearing between the rocks after a while, and then disappearing into a bush.
After a long time, I found that Maggie Wu was standing alone in a relatively flat place on the stone wall. Most of the guests also stepped forward in order to listen more truthfully.
Liu Minxiang, who returned alone, came to the master's side and sat on a chair.
"I went too fast to catch a glimpse of her performance. When she's done singing, I'll pick her up. ”
As he spoke, he picked up a drink on the table.
Maggie Wu stood calmly under the stone wall, and the mild and charming afternoon sun in the southern part of Dongzhou reflected her in a plain skirt with luxury and elegance. She stood there motionless, calming her breath and stabilizing her mind, and then, after making a simple preparatory movement, opened her lips, and then a string of moving songs floated over.
With the ups and downs of the music, Maggie Wu stretched her body beautifully and waved her hands.
The women were infected by her singing, and their eyes were glistening with tears. The male guests were full of excitement, they were all immersed in the moving singing, staring at her performance without blinking, and their emotions were completely moved by her.
Under the vast blue sky, with the fragrance of the breeze blowing, a petite and delicate woman in white stood under a stone wall covered with ivy and sang loudly. Ah, is this in reality? Or in a dream?
Suddenly, Maggie Wu fell down like a statue, without a shout, without any unusual sound, she fell in the rippling singing, it can also be said that she fell down while singing.
The sudden change frightened the guests, who were immersed in the singing, and they immediately got up and left their seats to ask each other the reason for the incident. Mrs. Shi Zhenghong fainted.
After being frightened, people ran straight to the stone wall to see why.
Liu Minxiang was the first person to run to Maggie Wu's side, and he was so frightened that his face was pale.
Maggie Wu has lost all her breath, and she has died. Her beautiful long blonde hair was stained with blood, and there was a hole in her right forehead gushing blood.
Liu Minxiang half-squatted on the ground and picked her up and leaned on his lap. Her face was pale, her blood-lost lips were slightly upturned, and there was a faint smile.
What a weird laugh, is it satisfied with your performance today?
"Huh? The necklace is missing?"
A person huddled around Liu Minxiang shouted.
Shi Zhenghong immediately called the police.
The next day, newspapers scrambled to publish the accident.
The Directorate of Security immediately launched an investigation.
"Judging from Maggie Wu's wounds, it is very likely that the murder weapon was a pistol or a rifle."
When the director analyzed, a security guard who participated in the investigation questioned: "However, no one heard the gunshot, and no bullets were found in the head." ”
"Is it an air gun?"
"Air guns? No! There's no way an air gun could hurt so badly. Judging from her injuries, even if the murderer uses a lucky gun, he must choose a lethal one, and the distance should not be too far. ”
The post-mortem medical examiner said.
"So, Liu Minxiang ......"
"When Maggie Wu fell to the ground, he was watching the show with other people."
"Maybe he hired a murderer and instructed him to shoot Maggie Wu in the shadows......"
"This ...... I can only find clues from the surrounding residents. ”
"Just look for it, let's get moving."
So, they sent all their police forces to look around for suspicious elements, but found nothing.
Chapter 371: Invisible Killer