"In addition to feeling sorry for the deceased, I also admire the murderer's method of committing the crime. It is like a clean and neat work of art."
Xia Yuqing retorted: "How can you see it?"
Mu Fan said:
"First of all, the murderer knew the time very accurately and came to Huo Dacheng's apartment just before nightfall."
"Then, he and Huo Dacheng should have known each other, so Huo Dacheng let the murderer into the house and poured him a cup of black tea."
Mu Fan pointed to the black tea cup on the coffee table and continued:
"But neither the murderer nor Huo Dacheng drank the black tea in the cup!"
"why?"
"The murderer was afraid that Huo Dacheng would poison the tea, but Huo Dacheng did it out of fear and awe."
"Obviously, the murderer's status is higher than Huo Dacheng's."
"After that, the murderer and Huo Dacheng started chatting, but just after saying a few words, night fell and the sky turned dark. Huo Dacheng got up and turned on the chandelier in the living room."
Mu Fan moved his fingers from the coffee table to the switch of the chandelier:
"And at this time, the murderer also stood up!"
"While Huo Dacheng was focusing on the switch, he took out a handkerchief soaked in ether from his pocket, hugged Huo Dacheng from behind, and used the handkerchief to stun him."
"The proof is."
Mu Fan pointed at the black friction marks on the floor: "The friction marks left by Huo Dacheng's black leather shoes on the floor are very difficult to erase."
"After Huo Dacheng was knocked unconscious, the murderer dragged his body to the lounge chair next to the window, stabbed him in the heart with a sharp instrument, then took out a book from the bookshelf in the corner and put it on
Huo Dacheng’s knees.”
"After everything was done, it was getting dark. The murderer turned on the gas lamp and printed Huo Dacheng's shadow on the frosted glass. From a distance, it looked like he was reading a book."
"Finally, the murderer took advantage of the darkness, locked the door, and left the apartment."
"The time before and after is calculated very accurately."
Xia Yuqing was stunned when she heard Mu Fan tell the story of the case from beginning to end.
Xia Yuqing has a strong feeling that "Mu Fan is the murderer".
"That...that...that..."
Xia Yuqing stammered and asked:
"Then have all our clues been broken?"
While talking, Mu Fan had already walked to the door of the apartment:
"Let's get out of here first, the police are coming."
Mu Fan and Xia Yuqing walked out of Huo Dacheng's apartment and returned to the Traveler's House.
After closing the door, Xia Yuqing directly pressed Mu Fan on the bed:
"Xiao Fanfan, is there any breakthrough in the case?"
Mu Fan smiled bitterly and said, "Do you have to talk about the case in such a sexy way?"
"All right!"
"Judging by the size of the wound, it can only be a carving knife in the hands of a seal carver and a scalpel in the hands of a surgeon."
"But based on the murderer's familiarity with the location of human body organs and the way the knife was cut, he looks more like a professional surgeon!"
Xia Yuqing was moved when she heard this: "So the murderer might be a surgeon?!"
"should be."
Mu Fan nodded: "Ether is also a controlled drug. Except for doctors, it is not easy for ordinary people to get it. This also proves my reasoning from the side."
Xia Yuqing jumped up excitedly when she heard this:
"So, our next step should be to go to the hospital!"
At this moment, there was a look of unwillingness in her eyes, and she was still brooding over her mistake.
"But there are five large hospitals in Yongle District, and small clinics are everywhere!"
Mu Fan nodded when he heard this: "So, let Huang Tianba investigate this clue."
"Now, the focus of our investigation will shift here."
As he spoke, he took out the mailing slip from his pocket and handed it to Xia Yuqing.
"A mailing receipt."
Xia Yuqing took it: "No. 165, Blacksmith Street, Eastern Suburbs."
Mu Fan nodded: "By the way, did you find any property in Huo Dacheng's villa?"
"certainly!"
Xia Yuqing said proudly: "I found more than three thousand yuan from his bedroom!"
"Hey, it's all mine!"
Mu Fan twitched his lips when he saw this: "Do you think a factory manager only has these belongings?"
An idea flashed in Xia Yuqing's mind: "Huo Dacheng has transferred his property!"
"That's the mailing list!"
Mu Fan nodded: "Very good, then who will it be transferred to?"
Xia Yuqing pursed her lips and thought for a moment: "Well, transfer it to...his family!"
"Huo Dacheng's villa is a suite, and there are clothes for women and children."
Hearing this, Mu Fan patted Xia Yuqing's head lovingly:
"Very good, my IQ has increased significantly!"
Xia Yuqing said with a proud look on her face: "As for the investigation, please feel free to leave it to me!"
In fact, letting Xia Yuqing go to investigate alone was both a helpless move and the result of Mu Fan's careful thinking.
On the one hand, Mu Fan has to go to Huang Tianba tomorrow to get information, and then he will be busy with the vampire case and really can't leave.
On the other hand, Xia Yuqing is a lady, so it is more appropriate to contact Huo Dacheng's wife.
At this time, He Xiaopang opened the door and walked in with a depressed look on his face.
"Brother Fan, I lost you!"
Mu Fan smiled calmly when he heard this: "That man is a veteran, it's normal to follow him!"
"Go to bed first, it's been a busy day!"
Soon, He Xiaopang's snoring sounded like a symphony.
The Traveler's House is an old building and its sound insulation effect is very average.
So, this is destined to be a sleepless night for all travelers.
Early the next morning, He Xiaopang yawned and walked out of the room, his face refreshed.
"Well, I slept so soundly!"
As soon as He Xiaopang stretched out, he found that every other passenger in the corridor had a pair of panda eyes, staring at him eagerly!
"Uh...what's going on?!"
He Xiaopang felt that something was wrong, so he immediately knocked on Mu Fan's door and jumped in.
"Brother Fan!"
He Xiaopang frowned and said seriously: "Our identities have been exposed!"
"How to say?"
Mu Fan slowly put on his coat and wiped his riding boots with a wet rag.
He Xiaopang looked horrified and said:
"The passengers outside are staring at me, and their eyes are full of hostility!"
"It seems we'd better find another place to stay. The travelers here seem to have some kind of extraordinary perception!"
Xia Yuqing twitched her lips with a look of despair:
"Little Fatty, you are right, they all sensed your sleepless snoring."
He Xiaopang looked embarrassed: "So... it is, is it like this?"
"Let's change the hotel," Mu Fan sighed, "so as not to be stabbed to death by travelers who can't sleep in their dreams."