After Qi Xuechun raised the question, he observed everyone's expressions and reactions.
"Third uncle, do you remember who visited grandpa?" she asked.
The third uncle thought for a while: "Only Si Junfeng's father has been here."
"Did he take the jade tiger?"
"Impossible," someone immediately objected, "I am a father and son, and Junfeng's father is the best in the family business, so he would not do this."
Qi Xuechun nodded calmly and rationally, "Uncle wants to steal the jade tiger. There are many opportunities. There is no need to wait until today."
"No," another relative, the second aunt, said, "the third sister-in-law also went to grandpa and poured him mint water. Grandpa drank half a cup of mint water and left the table."
Everyone's eyes immediately fell on the third sister-in-law.
The third sister-in-law and grandpa were seated seven or eight people apart. Grandpa wanted to drink mint water, but no matter what, it was not her turn to serve him. Being courteous for nothing is either adultery or theft.
"It's not me, and I won't be the one," the third sister-in-law hurriedly differentiated, "I asked the waiter to bring the water, and I took advantage of the situation to refill everyone's water before it was transferred to grandpa's place."
"If you don't believe me, you can search my clothes and bags." The third sister-in-law was really anxious.
"It's not the third sister-in-law." Qi Xuechun said loudly.
"Why?" someone asked unconvinced.
"Grandpa took a sip of the water poured by Sister-in-law and immediately left the table. At this time, the jade tiger was no longer in his hands," Qi Xuechun analyzed, "We assume that he forgot the Jade Tiger on the table, and Sister-in-law did not dare to take it immediately even if she had the intention.
, what if grandpa takes two steps and discovers it? Let us also assume that the third sister-in-law secretly took the jade tiger by pouring water, then where was the jade tiger at that time? On the table, the third sister-in-law stole it under the nose of the grandfather? In the grandfather's eyes
In your hand? It’s even more impossible to steal it.”
The third sister-in-law has no chance of committing a crime.
Everyone nodded, convinced by Qi Xuechun's analysis.
The third sister-in-law breathed a sigh of relief, she was cleared of suspicion.
But she had a clue to report: "When I was pouring water around the table, I saw my second uncle playing with something in his hand! Now that I think about it, that thing is a bit like grandpa's jade tiger."
The second uncle was anxious: "You...you have wronged me..."
However, it was okay that he didn't speak. His stuttering tone and flushed face betrayed him... Everyone looked at him with a "case solved" look.
It was so quiet in the box that you could even hear your breathing.
"I didn't take it, I really didn't take it..." The second uncle almost burst into tears.
"You lied," someone pointed at him, "I remembered that you also went to grandpa's place during dinner."
"Yes, I also remembered that you have said before that you are interested in grandpa's things."
"It's grandpa's birthday today, and you stole his things. You are so brave!"
"Take out your things quickly, grandpa will forgive you."
"He didn't take the thing!" Qi Xuechun suddenly stood up.
The second uncle looked at her as if asking for help. Although he was holding the edge of the table with both hands, he was still shaking all over.
"Xue Chun, why do you say that?" someone asked.
Qi Xuechun said: "Second uncle does have something in his hand, but it is just a jade tiger toy carved from ordinary white jade, right, second uncle?"
The second uncle was shaking all over and was speechless.
Everyone was wondering, "Why does he have such a thing?"
"Because the second uncle admires grandpa very much, and imitates grandpa in his behavior and hobbies," Qi Xuechun said: "He couldn't get an exact jade tiger, so he carved a replica and likes to play with it, right, second uncle?"
The second uncle trembled and took out something from his pocket. It was exactly what Qi Xuechun said, it was a fake jade tiger toy!
Everyone was quiet, but they were all muttering in their hearts, it turns out that the second uncle still has such a "hobby"!
"My wife Junfeng is right." Everyone praised her.
The second uncle looked at Qi Xuechun gratefully: "Today is the first time we meet. How do you know so much about me?"
"I guessed." Qi Xuechun replied.
"How did you guess it?" everyone asked.
"Based on common sense, if you took something from grandpa, you would never play with it in front of so many people. And you do have something in your hand, plus someone said that you like grandpa's jade tiger very much, so I infer that you have something in your hand.
The one you are holding must also be a jade tiger."
"In addition, you like it but don't ask for it but make a copy yourself. You must have great respect and admiration for grandpa to do this."
After some well-founded analysis, the second uncle was convinced and nodded repeatedly.
"Awesome!" Relatives also gave Qi Xuechun a thumbs up.
The parents of the Qi family looked at each other, and the stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground.
But Qi Xuechun frowned.
"What's wrong?" Si Junfeng asked.
Qi Xuechun shook his head: "The person who took the things is not here."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but they were also very surprised. If the "suspect" was not here, where would he be?
Apart from grandpa, the only people who have not been "investigated" are Si Junfeng's parents.
"Si Junfeng, take me to see grandpa." Qi Xuechun turned around.
Si Junfeng led her into the cubicle, and her curious relatives followed her to the door to see what was going on.
Qi Xuechun slightly raised her lips: "Grandpa, please ask your assistant to close the door."
She said some things because she was worried that her grandfather would lose face.
Grandpa signaled to his assistant, and as soon as the door was closed, there were only five people left in the room: Grandpa Si, Si Junfeng's parents, Si Junfeng, and Qi Xuechun.
"Let me tell you straight," Qi Xuechun looked at Grandpa Si, "No one stole the jade tiger. This is a trap you deliberately set up."
Si Junfeng and his parents were stunned.
Grandpa Si chuckled calmly: "Why do you see it?"
"Because the jade tiger is in the left pocket of your coat." she replied.
Hearing this, a crack appeared in Grandpa Si's calm expression.
"Dad, what's going on?" Sifu asked.
Grandpa Si chuckled a few times, "It's nothing. I'll give Xuechun a test. The kid is in a hurry and can guess it."
"Grandpa, she didn't rely on guessing." Si Junfeng said proudly: "Xue Chun, tell me your reasoning process."
Qi Xuechun nodded: "Actually, it's not difficult. According to what Grandpa said, between the last time he saw the Jade Tiger and the time when he found it was missing, everyone who had close contact with him has ruled out suspicion. Plus... the left side of your shirt
The fabric of the pocket is so thin that it already looks like a jade tiger."
The other people's eyes flicked to the left pocket of Grandpa Si's jacket.
"Ahem!" Grandpa Si coughed twice in embarrassment and took out the jade tiger from his pocket.
"Dad!" Sifu was speechless.
He understood clearly that his father did not like this grandson-in-law and deliberately tried to make things difficult for her.
It's okay now, it's embarrassing.
"I am a very playful old man. I am joking with my children. Who has any objection?" Grandpa Si raised his eyebrows.
"No objection, no one has any objection," Si Ma quickly smoothed things over, "Xue Chun, grandpa is usually very serious at home and rarely makes fun of others. Grandpa is happy to see you."
Qi Xuechun did not accept this trick. She looked at Grandpa Si seriously: "Grandpa, next time you want to joke with me, please don't get involved with so many people. No one likes to be regarded as a thief."
After saying that, she turned and left.
"She's right." Si Junfeng added, turning to follow.
Grandpa Si's eyes widened in disbelief, he couldn't believe that the girl just taught him a lesson.
"The daughter taught by the Qi family is really good!" He rubbed the jade tiger angrily.
But I saw that Sifu and Sima didn't speak.
"Why, do you think she taught you the right lesson?" His eyebrows rose.
Sifu sighed deeply.
**
Qi Xuechun walked out of the hotel and took a deep breath of fresh air.
Playing this little crime-solving game tonight...it was actually quite enjoyable.
I hope Mr. Si will remember not to underestimate young people, nor to test people casually.
"You didn't come here in vain tonight," Si Junfeng came up behind her and joked, "Now even grandpa knows you can solve the case."
Qi Xuechun disagreed: "When your aunt had an accident last time, why didn't you see this grandpa?"
Si Junfeng shrugged helplessly: "You also know that there are many Si family members. My biggest trouble when I was a child was not that I couldn't distinguish the pinyin letters, but that I couldn't recognize my relatives at home."
Qi Xuechun burst into laughter. During the last investigation, she had already seen many relatives of the Si family.
Then she stopped smiling and said, "I won't tell you any more, I have to go back to the police station to work overtime." After saying that, she turned around and left, as if someone would catch her if she slowed down.
Si Junfeng was about to step forward, but he heard Cheng Shen'er's voice: "Mr. Si."
He turned around and saw Cheng Shen'er standing at the door of the hotel, and instantly understood why Qi Xuechun was leaving in a hurry, leaving space for him and Cheng Shen'er...
Si Junfeng had a headache. He had almost captured Qi Xuechun, but Cheng Shen'er was thrown in to cause trouble.
"What's the matter?" He was impatient.
"Mr. Si is looking for you." Cheng Shen'er replied.
He walked into the box patiently, and before Grandpa Si could speak, he said, "I won't marry anyone other than Qi Xuechun, and it's useless if you don't like me."
"Bang!" Grandpa Si put down the teacup seriously, "Junfeng, you don't listen to grandpa anymore?"
"I can listen to you on other matters, but not on this matter." Si Junfeng was firm.
Grandpa Si was worried: "You are the most promising child of the Si family. Whether the Si family can take a step forward depends on you. You are not marrying yourself, you have to consider the entire family. What can the Qi family do to help?
your?"
Si Junfeng understood this and disliked the Qi family's small business.
"Then which girl do you think is worthy of me?" Si Junfeng asked, with a sneer in his eyes.
"I think your secretary, the girl from the Cheng family is very good." Grandpa Si said.
"Cheng Shen'er?" Si Junfeng was startled. He knew that he shouldn't be soft-hearted and let Cheng Shen'er do whatever he wanted.
"That's her." Grandpa Si felt more and more that his idea was good. "The power of the Cheng family in City A cannot be underestimated. Although something happened before, Cheng Zitong and Cheng Yiming are still rare rising stars..."
"That's enough!" Si Junfeng interrupted him, "Grandpa, what do you mean, do I want to climb high or sacrifice myself for glory?"
Grandpa's words were already a humiliation to him.
Grandpa Si waved his hand, "Junfeng, win-win cooperation is the most correct thing."
"You can't ask me to give up on Qi Xuechun." He didn't want to talk nonsense anymore, so he turned and left.
Opening the door, I saw Qi's mother standing outside, holding Qi Xuechun's arm...
Qi Xuechun looked at him with a trace of confusion in her bright eyes.
She was about to get in the car, but her mother forced her back and forced her to apologize to Grandpa Si.
Then I heard the conversation between him and Grandpa Si outside the door.
Qi's mother immediately smiled: "Junfeng, don't get angry with grandpa..."
"Follow me." Si Junfeng pulled Qi Xuechun and left.
