() "Well, there is a 'money' written on it, which should be a personal belongings other than the money clerk. It may be that when Qian Yuan was chased by the murderer, he was hit by gravity, so he left this thing in the grass. The sparrow looked at the grass under her feet, nodded and said, "You see that these weeds are so dense and messy, and it is difficult to find such a valuable thing falling in them, especially when it is still night." ”

When she saw that the brand was delicate and beautiful, she tied it with a thin thread and hung it around her waist.

Fearing that they would miss something, they searched the vicinity of the pool again, but they still found nothing, so they had to go back.

Back at the inn, the two called for some wine and food, and sat together to eat and chat.

"Sister, Qian Yuanwai's head has not been found, which undoubtedly adds a lot of difficulty to this case. In your opinion, what should we do next?" Qiao Zhengyu came back from the Qian Mansion, only to feel that the whole case was confusing and clueless, and he was in a predicament for a while, and wanted to ask Lingque'er's opinion.

Lingque'er smiled: "What else can I do, you didn't hesitate at all when you agreed to wash your head, why are you starting to be troubled now." If you knew this was the case, why bother in the first place. ”

Qiao Zhengyu knew that she was still blaming herself, and smirked: "Sister, don't make fun of me, don't I also have a swelling head." Since it's useless to say anything after you have promised, why do you bother with this matter, do you say yes? ”

Lingque'er smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Well, Brother Qiao, don't get me wrong, I know that you are also kind, how can I blame you." Although there are more or less personal emotions in it, in any case, this case has a great impact on the people of the city, and if it were replaced, I might have agreed. ”

glanced at Qiao Zhengyu and said, "In Brother Qiao's opinion, what do you think of this case." ”

Qiao Zhengyu thought for a moment and said, "Actually, the case of Qian Yuanwai is not complicated in itself, it is a simple entry robbery case. It's just that the point of this case is why the murderer killed the people in the Qian Mansion, and cut off the head of the Qian Yuanwai and hid it, which is the only thing that does not follow the logic. ”

"Well, this is indeed a suspicious point, Brother Qiao, you go on. The sparrow motioned for it to continue.

Qiao Zhengyu nodded and said: "According to ordinary people's thoughts, the murderer should enter the house to rob as little as possible, and try to avoid being discovered and reduce unnecessary trouble." But in fact, it is the opposite, the murderer seems to be intent on killing, lest he not attract the attention of others, which is obviously unreasonable. ”

Lingque'er said: "Yes, I have seen those corpses, they were all killed by the murderer with one palm, it seems that the murderer has some deep hatred with the Qian Mansion, so he killed them quickly." So the problem is, if it is really a robbery, I am afraid that the murderer will not be able to do it so ruthlessly, which is definitely not as simple as imagined. ”

Qiao Zhengyu continued: "The government boiled down this case to an ordinary burglary, and I think there is a lot of trouble in it. Not to mention that all the signs found in the Qian Mansion show that this is by no means a simple burglary case, let's just say that the appearance of Xiao Jinshui and the others seems to have a certain connection with this case. ”

Lingque'er nodded and said, "Well, when they were in the inn, Xiao Jinshui and the others behaved extremely abnormally. Later, the two of them visited the Qian Mansion at night, which was even more suspicious. And judging from the content of their conversation, the two seem to be in harmony with the money man

Acquaintance.

"If you want to crack this case, this may be another breakthrough in this case, I think the focus of this case is not only to find the head of the money clerk, but also from these two people, maybe you can find out something. ”

Qiao Zhengyu was overjoyed when he heard this, and said with a smile: "What my sister said is reasonable, and I also have this intention." In that case, let's start with these two first. ”

The two of them hurriedly ran out of food, so they called Xiao Er to settle the bill and casually inquired about the news of Xiao Jinshui and others. The shopkeeper was a warm-hearted person, listened, and said with a smile: "The two guest officers asked the right person, I don't know if I don't say others, but I have some impressions when I want to talk about those two." ”

Qiao Zhengyu was overjoyed and said, "Oh, why is this?"

The shopkeeper smiled mysteriously, pointed to the door with his finger, and said, "The two guest officers don't know if they saw the tank at the door, guess what, how heavy is the water tank?"

The two of them looked towards the door, and saw a large water tank on the side of the door, about five or six inches thick, filled with water.

Lingque'er didn't know what it meant, and said suspiciously: "I think it's about four or five hundred catties, but it's just that such a big jar is placed at the door, but I don't know what the purpose is?"

The shopkeeper had a happy face and said: "The two guest officials don't know, just because the store is located in a remote place in the city, and the merchants are limited, so the business is not so good." For the sake of business in the store, the shopkeeper also tried his best to attract customers.

"No, this water tank is a strange trick that the shopkeeper came up with, the intention is to put a large water tank at the door, and promise that anyone who comes to our restaurant to eat and stay, no matter who can lift the water tank, will be entertained for free. This trick really worked, and it immediately attracted a lot of people, but very few could lift the water tank.

"Until a few days ago, the arrival of two knights, that is, the two people you inquired about, lifted the water tank easily without much effort, which attracted all passers-by to applaud for a while. Although a few days have passed, I still remember it vividly, as if it happened yesterday, so I am very impressed. ”

Qiao Zhengyu listened, and thought in his heart: "The weight of this water tank plus the water is about five hundred catties, and ordinary people can't lift it, unless it's a practitioner." ”

Secretly admired, nodded again and again, and asked, "Then do you know where they are now?"

The shopkeeper shook his head: "I don't know, these two people rarely interact with people, and they only come to the inn to eat something, and then leave." It's such a big city, how do I know where they went?"

"Hey, it's a pity, if I knew this was the case, I should have kept an eye on it that day and found out where the two of them lived. Qiao Zhengyu only blamed himself for being confused, and couldn't help but sigh and shake his head.

"However, this guest officer need not worry, although I don't know where they are now, I am afraid that in a little while, I will know their whereabouts. The shopkeeper said suddenly.

"Oh, why is that?" you are not familiar with them, how do you know where they are?"

The shopkeeper smiled and said: "Two guest officers, I won't sell with you anymore, have you forgotten about the water tank, I think both of you are smart people, and you don't need me to prompt you anymore." ”

The two of them suddenly realized, and Lingqueer said: "Yes, since there is a free place to eat here, how can they go elsewhere? It is almost noon, and it is time to eat."

, the two of them may be coming soon. ”

The shopkeeper stretched out his thumb and praised: "This little girl is very intelligent, she can understand everything, she is really smart." After saying that, he walked away happily.

When the two of them learned of the situation, they were no longer in a hurry, but sat down in their places and enjoyed the food unhurriedly.

At this time, it was noon, and there were more and more customers who came to the inn to eat. In addition to some merchants who came and went, who urgently needed to solve the problem of food and clothing, there were more people who came to see the excitement, they were in groups of three or four, four or five groups, around the table, ordered a few side dishes, and then twisted their heads to the door, staring at the water tank from time to time.

"Is there anyone who bets today, if you lose, I'll be treated, if you win, hehe, this meal will be eaten in vain. One person in the hall suddenly shouted, which immediately attracted dozens of onlookers.

"Hey, Zhang Xiaosan, you still don't think you lost enough, you almost took off your pants when you lost a few days ago, and you dare to come today. A middle-aged man, laughing while eating.

"No, a person orders such a large table of dishes, and wants to eat and drink for nothing. Most of the people in the crowd were on the side of the middle-aged man, and they were also teasing on the side.

"Go, go, who hasn't been unlucky in life. Huang Xiaoyong, if you have the ability, let's gamble again today, if someone lifts the water tank again, it's a big deal that I will take off my pants again, do you dare?" Zhang Xiaosan said unconvinced.

Huang Xiaoyong smiled slightly: "Okay, everyone heard it, this time he took the initiative to bet with me, not me forcing him." I'll lose and take off my pants, but don't let your wife scold me. The words were witty, causing everyone to laugh.

"Don't play tricks, come if you have the ability. But this time, I stated in advance that the person who lifted the water tank must be someone else, and if those two people lifted it, the gamble would not be counted, how about it?" Zhang Xiaosan glared at Huang Xiaoyong and said fiercely.

Huang Xiaoyong smiled: "Oh, I'm smart, no wonder I dare to gamble." Anyway, after eating white food for so many days, it doesn't matter if you lose once. Besides, you don't necessarily have to lose. Okay, bet on it, who is afraid that you won't succeed. ”

Immediately slapped the table and set the game.

Lingque'er looked at it and smiled, and said to Qiao Zhengyu: "Brother Qiao, people say, 'It's not a fool not to pick up if you have a bargain', then Xiao Jinshui and Ding Lei are as easy as pies to lift the water tank, so naturally they eat and drink for nothing, and if they don't come, they won't come for nothing."

That Zhang Xiaosan didn't seem to understand this truth, and he still had to set up a gambling game with others, wouldn't he be asking for hardship. However, it seems to have become smarter now, and I even know that with the conditions, it can be regarded as a long-term eye. ”

Qiao Zhengyu shook his head and smiled: "I said not necessarily, there are many capable people in this river and lake, and there are countless people who lift the water tank, but I am afraid that Zhang Xiaosan will lose again and take off his pants." ”

"Oh, Brother Qiao is so sure, then I want to bet with you, and also bet on whether this water tank is lifted, I don't know if Brother Qiao dares to bet?"

Qiao Zhengyu sighed and said, "Are you sure, this also dares to bet?" Okay, may I ask what the bet is, and I will make a bet with you." ”

Lingque'er thought for a moment and said, "I can't think of this bet for the time being, it's better to bet first, and I'll tell you when I think about it later." ”

Qiao Zhengyu nodded and said, "Well, it's okay, then let's continue to watch the show." ”