It wasn't until we sat across from him that Tang Tianyi took his eyes away from the book, looked at us, smiled and said, "Hello, police officers."
Wen Xin was right just now. Tang Tianyi is obviously younger than me, but his gestures and even the tone of his words exude a mature and steady aura, which makes me feel inferior.
"Hello, is this Mr. Tang Tianyi?" When I was stunned, Wen Xin, who was sitting next to me, responded to him. Tang Tianyi was so impressive that Wen Xin used the word "Mr."
Tang Tianyi nodded, and we also introduced ourselves. Wen Xin asked again: "May I ask where Mr. Yang is employed now?"
He smiled and said, "Don't worry, you two. What would you like to drink?" After speaking, he gestured to the waiter, who immediately came over.
"We can do whatever we want." Wen Xin said politely without being in a hurry.
"Then I'll make the decision for you. Let's do this. Let's have a cup of Blue Mountain and a cup of caramel latte." After hearing this, the waiter said "Okay" and went down to prepare.
I thought to myself that this Tang Tianyi not only had a pleasant appearance, but also ordered different coffees for us according to gender, which shows that he is as considerate as dust and very good at taking care of others. No wonder Shasha left Ouyang Fei because of him. He does have a lot of attractions.
A place for people.
"Just now, Officer Wen asked me where I work now. After I returned to China, I opened a consulting company. I can't even speak of a high level. I can support myself and it's relatively free." As he spoke, Tang Tianyi closed the book and put the coffee cup away.
Return to the table, add a small spoonful of sugar to it, and stir slowly.
"Mr. Tang's career is so smooth, so he must be doing well in his relationship, too. Are you married?" Wen Xin asked with a smile.
After hearing this, Tang Tianyi's hand that stirred the coffee stopped for a moment, raised his head and looked at Wen Xin and said, "Not married yet."
"Do you have a girlfriend?" I asked.
A trace of sadness flashed in Tang Tianyi's eyes: "When I was in country M, I dated a blond girl, but unfortunately the cultural differences were too big, and since I graduated and returned to China, it just ended."
Wen Xin comforted him and said: "There are huge cultural differences between China and the United States. Maybe it's a good thing that you two didn't succeed. Mr. Tang looks talented and has a successful career. He doesn't have to worry about finding a good girl."
At this time, the waiter brought over the two cups of coffee that we had just ordered. After the waiter left, we started to bring the topic to the case that year.
"Do you hate Ouyang Fei?" I hesitated and finally asked.
"I hate it, but I don't hate it either." At the mention of Ouyang Fei, the expression on Tang Tianyi's face returned to calmness.
"How do you say it?" I was curious.
"Everyone in the class knows that Shasha and I were deeply in love back then. It can be said that we were inseparable. On the eve of graduation from college, we looked at the wedding room and paid a deposit with the help of my parents, ready to wait for me when I came back from country M.
Just get married. When Ouyang Fei killed my lover, shattered my hopes, and destroyed two families, I naturally hated her and wanted to kill her with my own hands to avenge Shasha! Ahem..." Speaking of these details, Tang Tianyi
I became more and more excited, and eventually I started coughing.
Wen Xin poured him a glass of water and said, "Sorry, I touched your sadness."
Tang Tianyi shook his head, picked up the cup, took a few sips, took a few deep breaths, and then said: "I said I don't hate it because I met Ouyang Fei first, and then I met Shasha through Ouyang Fei. I didn't know Ouyang Fei."
I have always been in love with Shasha, so for Ouyang Fei, it was me who stole her lover, and I was the third party. I feel guilty about her after all."
"She is gay and it is abnormal." I answered.
"No, like you, I couldn't understand this kind of love at first, but I have lived in country M for two years, where same-sex love is recognized by the country and equally respected."
Although I am aware of this, it may not be that easy for him to say this in such a nonchalant way.
"Later, I gradually understood Ouyang Fei. She loved Shasha so much that she thought that Shasha being with me was a betrayal of her, but her method was too extreme. The whole thing
, the most innocent one is Shasha." Having said this, Tang Tianyi raised his head slightly and looked at the sky outside the window, as if he was remembering Shasha.
After a while, Wen Xin broke the silence: "Mr. Tang, I would like to ask, was your English name back then Qew?"
Tang Tianyi seemed not to have heard, Wen Xin called again: "Mr. Tang?"
Tang Tianyi looked away, adjusted his glasses, and then said, "I'm sorry, what did you just say?"
"I'm asking if your English name is Qew?" Wen Xin repeated patiently.
"Yes, when I was a freshman, the English teacher asked each of us to give ourselves an English name, but I usually don't use it. Only a few familiar friends know it." Tang Tianyi's answer was consistent with Zhu Ying's statement.
Wen Xin no longer dwelled on the matter, and then asked: "Ouyang Fei has remained silent since she was arrested. On the fifth day, her only request was to send you the apology email. Regarding this matter, do you
What do you think?"
"I was in the grief of losing Shasha at the time. I only had hatred for her, so I naturally ignored her. Now it seems that people who are about to die can speak kind words, not to mention that she killed her lover. I think
, she also had regrets after being impulsive, and that email was her confession."
"Did you pay attention to her case later?" I asked.
"Of course, especially in the early days, when I was in country M, I would check the local news of city M on the Internet every day. I just hoped that the case would be pronounced as soon as possible so that Shasha could rest in peace. Later, the time dragged on and I had to study the topic again, so I paid attention
It’s less, but I’ll check at least once a week to see if there’s a verdict.”
After answering this question, Tang Tianyi raised his wrist and looked at the time.
Seeing this, I asked: "Are you in a hurry to leave?"
"Sorry, I have to meet a client later. You still have about ten minutes." Tang Tianyi made an apologetic gesture.
"In the case of Shasha's murder, do you think the murderer is Ouyang Fei?" Wen Xin asked again.
"Isn't it? Wasn't this case solved by your police? I didn't see the scene, so naturally I had to believe the police." Tang Tianyi looked confused.
"I want to ask, Ouyang Fei doesn't know that you are in love with Shasha. Does she show her hatred for Shasha in front of you? Also, in your mind, does Ouyang Fei look like a murderer?
Crime?" Wen Xin explained.
"Killing is often a matter of thought. The murderer may be smiling at the victim before committing the crime, but the next second he stabs the victim's heart with a sharp knife. No one is born like a murderer. Love and hate only last for a moment. Don't look at me.
Sven, maybe one day I will become a murderer, just like this..." As he said that, Tang Tianyi picked up a toothpick, inserted it into a small snack on the plate on the table, and then put it into his mouth to eat.