Volume 1: Storm in the Western Region Chapter 67: Collapse
When the two of them got closer, Zhao Rang used the light of the torch in the guard's hand to realize that the person following behind the deputy shopkeeper was actually the young man in gorgeous clothes at the banquet!
When Chen Liushu brought his young lady to toast, Zhao Rang saw that the young lady only treated him differently and held the cup in both hands.
But at that time, Zhao Rang could not have imagined that this man was actually a member of the Lan Mo Kingdom's government, and he was also a... detective!
On the way here, the deputy shopkeeper had already introduced the situation of Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang to the detective, so there was no need for both parties to go around the bush and be polite.
But what puzzled Zhao Rang was that this detective didn't look like he was from the Western Regions! Whether it was his height or facial features, he was exactly the same as a Dawei man.
In addition, since he has the reputation of a detective, Zhao Rang always thought he would be an old man.
Investigating a case is the same as seeing a doctor. The older you get, the more experience you have. It is really extraordinary for this person to be named a detective at such a young age!
"This must be Mr. Zhao!"
The detective was still a familiar person and said it openly.
Zhao Rang responded quickly and said hello politely!
The detective continued:
"Just now this guy told me that there are two big shots in the branch of Tongbao Bank, one is Mr. Zhao and the other is Mr. Ximen."
"These two big shots even dismissed the former shopkeeper Shen!"
Zhao Rang thought that this person must be familiar with Shen Liushu. From his tone, it seemed as if he wanted to raise an army to hold him accountable.
Just as he was thinking about how to deal with it, the detective suddenly changed the subject and said:
"Mr. Zhao, do you know how I figured out that you are Mr. Zhao?"
Zhao Rang shook his head in confusion, expressing his ignorance.
The detective raised the corners of his mouth and showed a confident smile:
"Because there are only two young masters here, Mr. Zhao and Mr. Ximen, so if he is not Mr. Zhao, then he must be Mr. Ximen. But there is only one Mr. Ximen, and the remaining one is still the young master, so the remaining people , that is you, of course Mr. Zhao!"
The detective spoke a lot of words eloquently.
What's terrible is that he speaks very fast.
Zhao Rang did not immediately respond to what he said, but from his pronunciation of some words, he determined that he was really from the Western Regions!
The deputy shopkeeper said at the right time:
"The detective is called 'Er Zhuanzi' here in the Western Region. His mother is from the southern part of Dawei and his father is from Lanmo."
Zhao Rang nodded understandingly.
However, he heard that the status of Dawei Er Zhuozi who was born in the Western Region was very low, but this person was capable of eating this big piece of fat. He was definitely not an easy person.
The detective seemed extremely dissatisfied with someone interrupting his speech!
With angry eyes, he glared at the deputy shopkeeper fiercely, until he took a few steps back with his chest in his arms, then he changed to a proud look and continued:
"Does everyone understand now?"
Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang looked at each other.
Good guy...what do you understand?
What did you say? Just ask us if we understand?
Is it possible that I still have to understand that I am Mr. Zhao, and he also has to understand that his surname is Ximen?
Both of them frowned and looked at the detective, waiting for his next words or a few explanations.
People from the Western Regions sometimes like to speak in reverse terms.
Let’s talk about the results first, then the process.
Especially people from the Western Regions who have learned Dawei's words, this habit is even more serious!
It is said that their original language and writing habits were like this, so they were brought over here.
But the detective did not give any explanation. Instead, he admired the puzzled expressions of Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang.
Seeing this look in his eyes, he seems to be particularly useful and can bring an unparalleled enjoyment.
"Why, you still don't understand?"
The detective spoke again, and Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang shook their heads dully at the same time.
At this moment, their minds were brought to a level by the detective.
Logically speaking, Ximen Dazhuang should be smarter now, because Zhao Rang will eventually lose due to lack of experience.
At this moment, Zhao Rang saw the deputy shopkeeper standing behind the detective shaking his head repeatedly, and then waving his hands again and again.
Zhao Rang didn't know what he meant. Just when he was about to ask a question, he was stopped by the detective. He turned around and said to the deputy shopkeeper:
"These two young masters haven't understood it yet. I want to explain it clearly to them. You should go over and listen! Although you little guy will definitely not understand it!"
The deputy shopkeeper had no choice but to walk to Zhao Rang's side and wait together for the detective to reveal what he knew.
"Isn't there a murder here?"
The deputy shopkeeper quickly echoed:
"Yes! The detective has such a keen eye that he discovered the essence right away!"
Zhao Rang felt something was wrong...
Isn't it possible for a person to see a murder? Even a blind man who can't see anything can still smell blood in his nose, right?
Fortunately, he was mentally strong and did not immediately laugh out loud at the singing and singing of the two people.
"That's right! It's a murder case! So, according to this detective, as long as the murderer is found, won't this case be solved?"
The deputy shopkeeper said:
"Yes! Both gentlemen understand that you are truly a detective!"
The detective said hypocritically and modestly:
"Okay, okay, I didn't ask you. The two young masters haven't spoken yet!"
Zhao Rang gradually realized what was going on in general, and quickly imitated others, repeatedly saying that he understood.
But despite all their calculations, these two people had forgotten that there was Ximen Da Zhuang next to them...
"You've been talking for a long time, do you know who the murderer is?"
Upon hearing this, the detective turned to Ximen Dazhuang with sharp eyes and said:
"I have already investigated it. As long as I find out who the murderer is, I will know the identity of the murderer!"
Ximen Dazhuang was confused by what he said and asked:
"Then do you already know who the murderer is?"
The detective's sharp eyes flickered across the faces of Zhao Rang, the deputy shopkeeper, and Ximen Da Zhuang, and then looked behind them, finally settling on the room where Shen Liushu and his young lady were under house arrest.
"Brother, if you look at it, I'll just say that it was Shen Liushu who did it!"
Ximen Dazhuang still hasn’t figured out the situation yet, and feels that this detective is really amazing! And he thinks the same as this detective, so he briefly became a detective at this moment!
Unexpectedly, the detective sighed heavily and said:
"I'm not sure yet, but I know the murderer must be a person, and it definitely won't be anything else!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Rang was about to lose his patience completely... The corpses in the yard hadn't been put away yet, and the blood was probably warm. He held it with his own hands until he hacked it to death. What else could the murderer be if he wasn't a human?
"If my analysis is correct, it should be like this."
Ximen Da Zhuang was so anxious that he almost jumped:
"What kind?"
The detective said leisurely:
"The deceased must have been killed by a murderer, and the murderer must be an individual! The murderer killed people with a murder weapon, and the purpose of his killing was to silence him! As long as he successfully silences him, no one will know what the murderer looks like.
What weapon."
Having said this, the detective took a deep breath and continued:
"Now that people are dead, and many people have died, it means that the murderer is a master! In other words, the master is the murderer!"
Zhao Rang was about to pull the deputy shopkeeper aside and ask for more information, but he heard Ximen Dazhuang slap his hand hard and say:
"That's right! As long as you find the master here, he must be the murderer! Detective, he is truly a detective!
Zhao Rangduo couldn't listen to a word anymore, so he grabbed the deputy shopkeeper's arm, lifted him to a quiet place beside him, and asked:
"What's going on with this detective? Are you there to make fun of me?"
As he spoke, his anger rose, and Zhao Rang's right hand was already on the handle of the knife.
What the fuck... you don't get paid for your time? This weird thing is called Shuobao at best, but it's actually a boss whose brains have been kicked by a donkey!
"Mr. Zhao, please listen to my explanation..."
As soon as the deputy shopkeeper opened his mouth, Zhao Rang immediately covered his mouth. He really couldn't stand this kind of tone and speaking skills.
"I ask, you answer. If I don't ask, you just shut up. Can you do that?"
The deputy shopkeeper looked at the Huanshou knife hanging on Zhao Rang's right waist.
Although the blade already had two gaps, it still shone coldly. Of course, he answered hurriedly:
"can do it!"
"What's going on with this detective? Is he sick?"
The deputy shopkeeper explained awkwardly:
"Mr. Zhao, did I tell you before? We just need to listen to him solve the case. Listen!"
Zhao Rang's mind moved and he seemed to understand something.
"You mean, we won't interrupt at all?"
The deputy shopkeeper glanced at the hot detective who was chatting with Ximen Dazhuang and found that he had not noticed him, so he said to Zhao Rang:
"Usually when something happens, he is the first to ask for the clarification, right? We all explained it clearly, Shen Zhang... Shen Liushu was no exception, and then he took out a sum of money from the mediation fee, sealed it and gave it to him.
Forget it!"
Zhao Rang asked angrily:
"Then why didn't you just say it before?"
The deputy shopkeeper said timidly:
"I thought... I thought that the two young masters are well-informed and knowledgeable, so they must know such things!"
Zhao Rang put his hand on his forehead and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Remembering that the deputy shopkeeper said that this "super detective" would have to use money in the end, he said to the deputy shopkeeper:
"Hurry up and seal the money now! If there is any money left in the mediation fee, ask for it. If it is not enough, pay it from the counter. Send this great god away quickly!"
The deputy shopkeeper said with a troubled face:
"Mr. Zhao, all the mediation fees were spent last month! The main account is usually delivered once every three months, so we won't be able to get a new one until the middle of next month!"
Zhao Rang laughed angrily and said:
"This is Tongbao Bank, Qianzhuang! Qianzhuang!!!"
"The most indispensable thing is money!"
"I don't care where you mention it from, anyway, within the time of a cup of tea, I want to see him happily take the money, then happily wrap up the case and leave!"
Zhao Rang let go of his right hand that had been on the handle of the knife and turned to hold his chest.
At this moment, he felt that he was really going to collapse. Did Chagan Toluogai not get along with him? Otherwise, he was crazy, otherwise they couldn't understand each other...