Chapter 5

Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and there are also factions in prisons.

If you have some background and a small amount of money, you will often be locked up in a single room. Although the environment is not much better, at least you will not be bullied.

But this case was a bit special. It was a major case. Smith was personally supervising the case, and Yue Dingtang was also watching closely. The patrol did not dare to do anything, and simply threw the suspect into the most chaotic room.

After graduation, they went their separate ways. Yue Dingtang and Ling Shu had not seen each other for many years.

But he still remembered the young man who had to wipe his hands with Du Yunning with a handkerchief when his hand was pricked by a flower thorn.

Although the Ling family is now dying, many habits engraved in a person's bones are difficult to change. This kind of environment is the greatest torture for Ling Shu. Coupled with Shen Renjie's hesitant expression, he almost One can imagine how the pampered Ling Shu would be treated if he fell into the hands of these people.

Even though he is a policeman himself, the same Shanghai, the public concession and the city government are separated by more than one street.

That was an unequal treaty signed between one country and another country decades ago.

A country within a country, a place outside the law.

Not to mention that Ling Shu's brother-in-law is only the chief clerk of the municipal government. Even if he is the mayor of Shanghai, he may not be able to afford it.

The musty smell came from all directions, penetrated into the nose, and seeped into the internal organs, as if it wanted to corrode and melt everyone who came in, and completely bury them here.

Shen Renjie was used to smelling it, so he didn't think anything of it. Seeing Yue Dingtang take out a handkerchief from his pocket and cover his nose, he didn't dare to complain in his heart, because the nervousness had firmly grasped his heart.

As he moved forward, the movement deep in the prison became closer and closer.

There was a faint noise, like a group of people quarreling and fighting.

Yue Dingtang glanced at Shen Renjie.

"What's going on?"

Shen Renjie laughed in a panic: "It's nothing. I guess the suspects are making trouble because they are too cold. How about you come back for inspection tomorrow? It's cold and dark today, and it's almost the Chinese New Year, so it's unlucky..."

Yue Dingtang didn't speak anymore, but walked a little faster.

Shen Renjie hurriedly followed him, wanting to shout loudly to make those people calm down, but he didn't dare.

In the dark corners, huddled are all kinds of social phenomena.

Those who come in because of petty theft may not necessarily like to cheat, but may be because they are poor and can't live on.

There are also people who are quiet and quiet in the corner. The moment Yue Dingtang glances at him, he will cast a dazzling glare. He must be a murderer who has killed people and seen blood.

Ordinary good people would probably be greatly irritated if they stayed here for one night.

As for Ling Shu——

Just like these people who cannot see their faces, they are cowering in the depths of the prison, suppressing their inner fear and suffering from hunger.

He was still wearing a cashmere coat when he arrived, but once he got here, no matter what kind of cashmere or wool he was, he couldn't keep any of it, and it would definitely take him a few beatings before he could realize this fact.

Those people who gather together and make noise are most likely trying to teach ignorant newcomers a lesson.

"Big or small, buy it and leave."

The lazy tone is not high-pitched, but it has a sense of standing out from the crowd amidst the noise.

"big!"

"Big big!"

"Small!"

There is also a strange smell mixed in with the musty smell, which makes people feel indescribably weird.

Outside the innermost cell, through the small door on the iron door, Yue Dingtang finally saw Ling Shu.

The other person was sitting against the wall.

He held a clay pot with dice in one hand and a chicken leg in the other.

A piece of rag was spread out in front of him, and "big" and "small" were written crookedly on both sides with a wooden stick stained with black ash.

Covered with rags, there were four plates at the four corners. There were some meats and cold dishes piled randomly on the plates. Although they were almost eaten by others, and there was a pile of bones on the side, Yue Dingtang recognized the edge of the plate with sharp eyes.

The imprint is exactly the signature dish of the "Old Jiangxi" family, five-spice sauce duck.

The owner of this restaurant is very dedicated and does not close down every year during the Chinese New Year. This has been the case every year for more than ten years. The prices of the dishes are also affordable. Many people tend to go to his house when hosting dinners during the Chinese New Year.

Ling Shu was surrounded by four or five people.

There was no kerosene lamp inside, and I didn't want to be too blatant about patrolling, so I only gave them two candles.

Yue Dingtang found that the cashmere coat was still on Ling Shu.

The collar of his coat was open, and a scarf was placed on his body. The man bent his knees and crossed his legs, with a faint joking smile on his face.

The surrounding environment was dirty and dirty, but it didn't seem to affect him at all.

There is no bullying.

There is no life worse than death.

On the contrary, it is the joy of swallows jumping into the forest and fish swimming in the pond.

Yue Dingtang slowly turned his head and looked at Shen Renjie next to him.

Shen Renjie broke into a cold sweat.

"Yue, Mr. Yue, please listen to my explanation."

Yue Dingtang's face was expressionless.

Shen Renjie:......

He couldn't hold back an explanation for a long time, and he hesitated every moment.

"This, this is all due to the lax supervision of the people below. The food and gambling equipment must have been brought in secretly by the suspects! I will separate them immediately!"

Yue Dingtang turned around and left without saying a word.

He felt that the little bit of kindness he suddenly showed up in the middle of the night must have been because he was full.

When you get out of the house, you should use that kindness to feed the dog.

"Hey, Mr. Yue! Mr. Yue! Don't be angry, just wait for me!"

…

Ling Shu stretched and opened his eyes, feeling sore all over.

The bed here was definitely not as comfortable as the bed at home. While sleeping, he could hear a faint squeaking sound, like a mouse gnawing on his hair.

The brand-new cashmere coat must have been extremely dirty. Fortunately, it was originally gray and black and could not be seen clearly. Otherwise, I would have been scolded when I went back.

When he first entered this cell last night, the coat he was wearing was immediately noticed. It almost became someone else's mattress. If it weren't for his quick reaction and agility, he knocked down the local snake and subdued the others.

, the money on his body was not confiscated, and he gave full play to his ability to be versatile and kind to others, could he have fun and fill his stomach last night?

Lingshu touched his belly.

The supper he had last night was still there, so he was not very hungry, but he was definitely not used to eating prison food. According to the time, his family should have got the news by now and came to bail him out. Maybe he could make it in time for dinner.

Eat at home.

Thinking of this, there was a sound of footsteps outside.

A few seconds later, the cell door was opened, and several police officers appeared in front of him.

Ling Shu glanced around and saw that Shen Renjie was not there.

There was no policeman who had secretly communicated with him last night.

Instead, there were a few unfamiliar faces.

He suddenly felt something was wrong.

Before he could figure it out, the leader raised his hand.

"Take him away!"

Ling Shu was pulled up from left to right.

He was quickly taken to the interrogation room.

It's the same room as yesterday.

But the person interrogating him has changed.

There was no Smith or Yue Dingtang present.

"Tell me, tell me honestly, why did you want to kill Du Yunning?"

The other party had a cold face and a stern tone.

Ling Shu raised his eyebrows: "I have never killed anyone."

Bang!

The table was slammed, and the small interrogation room was filled with loud noises.

"I still want to make excuses! When the deceased was alive, you had private exchanges and hookups. After Du Yunning's death, you couldn't provide any evidence of alibi. Even the shoe prints on her bedroom window sill were left by you. There is no doubt about the motive.
To be continued...