Chapter 113: Left Behind in the World
We've been in Elm City for more than two months, and this is the first time we've heard of a corpse being seen. For more up-to-date chapters, visit: ะจะฉะฉ.(7)(9)XS.ัะะ. In the past, there were also calls that said that there was a dead person, but when I arrived at the scene, I found that the so-called "dead man" was still alive and well, and the person who called the police just wanted the police to arrive quickly.
Listening to the tone and state of affairs this time, there is a chance that eight ~ nine times out of ten there is really a murder.
The informant said that a corpse, the body of a 'female', was found in Tougouzi Village.
The body of the 'female' was covered in heavy snow, and a villager passing by saw a foot 'exposed' and hurried forward to check it. The villagers saw that there was red 'colored' nail polish on the nails of this foot, and when they put their hands on it, they had already frozen into ice.
It was already dark, and he didn't dare to 'get the body out' of the snowdrift alone, so he called the police first, and then hurried home.
And now, we are on our way to the police car in Tougouzi Village. We didn't know the road, so Captain Zhou of the Criminal Investigation Brigade drove us there. There was also a car behind them, which were the criminal police officers of Yumu City. This time, the criminal investigation brigade was fully dispatched, and in the words of Captain Zhou, this was a good opportunity for them to learn criminal investigation skills.
It's just that after saying this, Captain Zhou's brows gathered tightly.
I saw that Captain Zhou's expression seemed to be a little wrong, and asked, "Captain Zhou, what's wrong? You look like you have some concerns, what do you think about this case?"
The roads are slippery in snow, and there are hardly any vehicles passing on this kind of urban-rural road, so it is difficult for the snow to melt. Captain Zhou drove the car very slowly, not daring to go too fast to avoid causing an accident. Where the headlights shine, you can't see any cars or people.
The cold wind was blowing outside the car, and we felt like we were driving in another world.
It's too quiet, it's a little scary, and it doesn't smell like a human being. No wonder the informant did not dare to stay after only telling the location, but returned to his home to wait for us.
Captain Zhou sighed, and then told us: "Actually, this Tougouzi Village, ordinary people really don't dare to go. โ
Captain Zhou's voice was very low, and against the backdrop of the dark and bleak environment outside, I felt like I was listening to Zhang Zhen tell a ghost story. But as soon as Captain Zhou said this, our curiosity was hooked.
I asked with interest, "What do you mean by that?"
"This ditch village. Captain Zhou said unhurriedly: "You outsiders definitely don't know, but in fact, the people of Yumu City call this a disabled village." โ
"Disabled Village?" asked Guan Zengbin, tilting his head.
Captain Zhou nodded, and his voice was lowered: "That's right, Disabled Village." The people in this village are actually disabled, either missing arms and legs, or one-eyed dragons, or deaf and mute, anyway, no one in this village is a normal person like us. โ
Hearing Captain Zhou's words, I had an indescribable feeling in my heart and asked, "Where are all the people in a village?"
"yes. Captain Zhou said: "There are 180 households in Tougouzi Village, and there are more than 200 people, all of which are like this. โ
I don't discriminate against people with disabilities, but after listening to it, I felt that something was not quite right.
Seeing that we didn't speak, Captain Zhou continued: "I am a native of Yumu City, and I have heard of this village since I was a child. Do you know how parents in Yumu City scare their children? I guess many people teach their children this way, saying that you have to be obedient, and if you don't obey, you will be thrown into the disabled village. Frightened like this, the child immediately didn't dare to be naughty. โ
"Why did they gather together?" asked Gu Chen.
"I don't know about that. Captain Zhou said, "I'm in my Chinese New Year's Eve, but I've heard of this place when I'm a few years old. I've heard from the elders of my family that this place was originally an ordinary village. Later, I don't know why, there are more and more disabled people here, and it is estimated that it is a cluster effect. โ
Gu Chen raised his neck: "It's also possible, things gather like people in groups, maybe because they are all disabled, they can take care of each other." However, the whole village is disabled, so it's a bit awkward to think about it. โ
Captain Zhou also nodded and said, "Yes, so ordinary people always feel that this village is a little panicked." However, this has also become a highlight of Tougouzi Village, and there are many tourists who come here. But now this season, it is estimated that there are not many people coming. โ
The car has been driving for about an hour and has not yet reached its destination. Looking out of the car window, the two rows were skimming through the snow-covered fields, and there seemed to be a dividing line between heaven and earth, below which was a white expanse, but above this dividing line, it was pitch black.
Tougouzi Village, a village made up entirely of people with disabilities. Sure enough, the world is so big that it's the first time I've heard of such a village. I had a different feeling in my heart, but it was hard to describe. I don't know if the corpse, which is still covered in snow, is also a disabled person.
The sound of creaking wheels crushing the snow, the low roar of the car motor, and the whistling of the north wind outside the window are mixed together a little hazy, and the heating in the car is turned on sufficiently.
The two cars drove one after the other towards the depths of the village.
After another hour, we finally arrived at our destination.
It's about nine o'clock in the evening, and the big 'doors' have been closed. Only the streetlights that stood on both sides of the narrow road emitted a dim glow, all of which were old-fashioned street lamps that looked old.
"I went to bed so early. I couldn't help but sigh.
Captain Zhou laughed: "It's no better here than you in Dongxing City, where people sleep early." However, I contacted the village and said that someone would take us to the scene where the body was found, and that it was not far from the entrance of the village......"
Saying that, Captain Zhou stopped the car and said, "I'll go down to look for it, it's cold in the car, so don't get down." โ
At the same time that Captain Zhou got out of the car, I also got out of the car.
Captain Zhou said: "Look at you, what should I do when I come down and get cold." โ
I shook my head and said with a smile: "Brother Zhou, although I am from Dongxing City, I am also on the front line, this is not a problem, besides, if we want to find the body for a while, we can't stay in the car." โ
As he spoke, several people walked down. It's only early winter, but this year's winter feels exceptionally cold. Standing outside, although we were wearing thick down jackets, we couldn't help but stomp our feet and rub our hands, trying to keep our bodies warm. Captain Zhou said that someone would take us to the scene of the crime, but now we didn't see even a shadow.
Just as we were looking into the village, suddenly a man grabbed me by the shoulder from behind~. I was taken aback and subconsciously looked back. It's okay not to look at it, but I'm even more startled when I see it.
I saw a face, a face with only one eye.
The skin of this face is twisted, with large scars, and the skin is turned out. On this face, there is a black hole in the right eye. His left eye was cloudy and he was looking at me constantly. I'm a seasoned man, but this sudden surprise almost made me cry out.
But after a moment, I calmed down, and finally saw the person's face clearly. The scars on this man's face were caused by burns, there was not a single trace of moisture between the skin and flesh, and the skin gathered on his face like a mountain. This person has no lips, and the lips may have been burned out.
Without the obstruction of his lips, his upper and lower teeth 'bed' was so naked~'naked' and 'naked' in front of me.
The mouth began to speak: "Go." โ
As he spoke, I saw the skin on the corners of his mouth twitching badly by the street lamp. It can be seen that every word this person says, he will bring great pain to himself. But it is precisely because of this that this person only said the word "go" and then there was no follow-up.
Captain Zhou walked up, looked at this person and asked, "Are you Lao Xia sent by the village chief to tell us the way?
It turned out that this person was called Lao Xia, and Lao Xia nodded.
Captain Zhou looked at Lao Xia's appearance, and didn't say anything, but said: "In this way, you sit in the co-pilot, show us the way, and when you get to the place, you can talk, you know?"
Lao Xia still nodded.
I, Gu Chen, Guan Zengbin, sat in the back row, and after Lao Xia got in the car, he pointed forward casually, and then closed his only eye, as if he was closing his eyes to recuperate. And we are looking at this strange person through the rearview mirror, and we don't know what happened to this old Xia to 'make' it what he is now.
He was wearing one of those old military coats with patches on them, and it felt like he was the same age.
Captain Zhou drove all the way.
Lao Xia pointed to the other end of the village, which was exactly the opposite direction we came from, and we didn't take the wrong road. Originally, I was going to ask Lao Xia about the information about the first person who found the deceased or something, but seeing Lao Xia like this, I didn't want to say anything.
It seems that this disabled village really lives up to its name.
After walking for a while, Lao Xia still didn't open his eyes. Captain Zhou was afraid that he had walked the distance, so he asked Lao Xia several times to see if it was this place, but after Lao Xia heard Captain Zhou's words, he just stretched out his hand and pointed forward, signaling Captain Zhou to continue walking. After three or four consecutive times, Captain Zhou was also a little impatient.
Captain Zhou sighed and said, "I said, Comrade Lao Xia, you must cooperate with our actions." This is a problem in your village, and maybe the deceased is someone you know. How can you find the corpse with your eyes closed like this? You can't be asleep, Lao Xia?"
But Lao Xia still closed his eyes and didn't speak.
Captain Zhou said while driving: "Didn't I say, Lao Xia, did you say something, why didn't you talk for a long time? It's been half an hour, haven't you arrived?"
When Captain Zhou wanted to attack again, Lao Xia finally spoke: "Stop!"
This voice was hoarse but loud, which scared Captain Zhou.
One foot brake.
Lao Xia had already driven out of the 'door'.
Captain Zhou said with a straight face: "This old Xia, either he doesn't speak, or as soon as he speaks, he almost scared me to drive the car into the ditch and ......."