Poor mountains and rivers breed unruly people. Does poverty make people become sinful, or does sin make people poor?
Chenjiahe Village is divided into two parts by a big river. On the east side of the river, the houses are located in a haphazard manner. Most of them are very old-fashioned brick houses. Moreover, because no one has lived in them for a long time, many blue and black tiles have been damaged.
, in front of these houses, there are green plants half as tall as a person, giving people a sense of desolation and dilapidation. On the west side of the river, where Chen Qiumin and the others live, although most of the houses are also very common.
The brick and tile houses are, however, located in an orderly manner. Standing on the road and looking down here, you can see smoke rising from each house, and sometimes people moving around, a scene that is very common in rural areas.
It's around three o'clock in the afternoon. In cities, this is the time when people continue to work after their lunch break. Lunch time has already passed. However, in rural areas, this time is exactly the time for lunch.
When Xu Lang and the others came, they saw smoke coming from many households. When they entered the village, they could hear the sound of pots and pans clattering together, as well as the smell of food. At this time, when Xu Lang and Chen Weiguo
When they arrived at Chen Qiumin's former home, Xu Lang found that as they were walking, many men from the village were following them. At first, there were one or two people, and they were still children. Slowly, more and more people came over.
More and more people came, and in addition to children, there were many young and strong men. Of course, there were also some women who were much stronger than urban women, and they also followed behind them.
Xu Lang had been here last time and knew most of the situation in the village. Naturally, he knew the location of Chen Qiumin's home.
When Xu Lang came to the house, what he saw was not the dilapidated house, but a ruin. Most of the tiles on the house were missing, and many broken pieces could be seen on the ground.
The tiles, and the few remaining tiles on the house had already become extremely dark. The wooden door that Xu Lang saw locked with a big lock when he came last time had disappeared, revealing a
The pitch-black cave entrance looked like a monster with its mouth wide open, eyeing everyone who came near it.
There were many cracks in the wall, and some places had collapsed. On the wall, Xu Lang could clearly see the traces left by the water washing the wall, and then being exposed to the scorching sun and drying up again.
Arriving in front of the house, Chen Weiguo looked at Xu Lang and said calmly: "Officer Xu, look, I told you that the house was burned down. You still didn't believe it. Do you believe it now?"
Xu Lang stood in front of the place where there was a gate and looked at the situation inside.
The house was in a mess, with traces of the fire everywhere. Furniture that had been carbonized by the fire, some wood that had not been completely burned, and more fragments of tiles and bricks on the ground.
There were puddles of liquid of unknown substance on the top. The liquid was very dark and turbid, just like the spots on a mangy dog, giving people a very disgusting feeling.
Hearing what Chen Weiguo said, Xu Lang turned his head and looked at Chen Weiguo who looked indifferent. Then he looked at the villagers who gradually gathered in front of the burned house. Xu Lang frowned subconsciously.
"Is it really an accidental fire?" Xu Lang asked.
"Of course, does Officer Xu think someone set the fire deliberately?" Chen Weiguo nodded first, and then asked.
Xu Lang took a deep look at Chen Weiguo, turned his head, and looked at the house which had basically no survey value. He said nothing.
Xu Lang is not a fire alarm responsible for investigating fires, so naturally he cannot quickly determine the cause of the fire in this house. However, Xu Lang knew that the house caught fire after he first came to Chenjiahe Village. It was a simple accidental fire.
,Xu Lang didn't believe there could be such a coincidence.
In addition to the coincidence of time, there was another suspicious point that made Xu Lang realize that something was wrong.
Although no one has lived in or managed Chen Qiumin's house since he left his hometown, his house is next to other houses, and Chen Qiumin's house has been burned to the ground.
Several houses near Chen Qiumin's house are all safe and sound. Although these houses are a bit far away from Chen Qiumin's house, Chen Qiumin's house has been burned to this state. There is nothing wrong with their house. Not only
It was not destroyed by the fire, and there was not even a trace of smoke. No matter how you look at it, it does not look like an accident.
Standing in front of the ruins under the scorching sun, Xu Lang began to sweat. Of course, this was not sweat caused by the sun, but cold sweat.
On the way here from Chen Wei Country, Xu Lang felt that there were countless pairs of eyes around him staring at him, staring at his every move. But at this moment, Xu Lang was standing here, and he could clearly feel that behind him,
There were countless pairs of eyes staring at him. Xu Lang did not look at the owners who stared at him. However, Xu Lang knew that these people were none other than the villagers of this village.
When Xu Lang was young, he lived in the countryside where his grandmother lived. He knew that rural people have the habit of watching the excitement. In fact, it is not only the rural people, but also the people in the city. Watching the excitement seems to be human nature, but whether it is
Whether it is city people or rural people, when they are watching the excitement, they will all encounter the same situation, that is, the scene is very noisy and noisy. However, at this time, the scene is eerily quiet, with no discussion or conversation, only
All there is is endless silence.
This kind of silence is very abnormal and makes people feel very depressed. Xu Lang is suffering from this invisible pressure at this moment.
What do they want to do?
This is what Xu Lang is thinking about at this time. Yes, what do they want to do? Xu Lang didn't know. When this group of people followed, Xu Lang had already noticed it, but he did not ask the village chief next to him.
Chen Weiguo, and Chen Weiguo seemed to have no intention of explaining. At this time, Chen Weiguo was standing behind him and in front of the group of people, as if he was guiding and directing all this.
There is another thing that makes Xu Lang feel a little troubled and confused, and that is where are Lai Pi and the members of the Criminal Investigation Team now?
When Xu Lang entered the Chen Wei country and talked with Chen Weiguo, Lai Pi and the others went to the village to conduct an investigation. However, Xu Lang had already left the Chen Wei country, and most of the villagers in the village had come here, but they
If they didn't show up, where did they go? Did they find something suspicious? Or maybe something unexpected happened to them?
Compared to the latter, Xu Lang felt that the former was more likely.
Although there are many villagers behind them, they are all facing the loess with their backs to the sky. They have neither received professional training nor have very strong skills. Apart from being stronger, it seems that nothing can easily subdue a dozen warriors.
With the power of the gun police, even if they suddenly attacked, a dozen policemen would at least resist. As long as they resisted, they would make noises. However, Xu Lang never heard any unusual noises from beginning to end, let alone guns.
There was no sound, not even a cry for help.
So, what did Lai Pi and the others find? Where did they go? Now there is such a situation where the police are obviously ineffective, but they have not appeared for a long time. Didn't they notice it?
Xu Lang secretly shook his head, thinking it was impossible. With such a large group of people gathered together, anyone who was not blind would be able to notice that something was wrong, let alone the police who often fight with criminals. How could they not notice it?
All this happened, and yet, they still didn't show up.
Could it be that they are no longer in the village?
If they were not in the village, where would they be now?
Cold sweat instantly wet Xu Lang's clothes, and the sweaty clothes stuck tightly to Xu Lang's body, making Xu Lang feel very uncomfortable. However, what made Xu Lang even more uncomfortable was the dozens of pairs of people behind him who were watching eagerly.
eyes.
"Officer Xu, what's wrong with you? You're sweating so much, is it too hot? Come back with me to have tea."
At this moment, Chen Weiguo came forward, stood next to Xu Lang and said.
A forced smile appeared on Xu Lang's face. He turned his head, looked at Chen Weiguo, and then looked at the villagers behind him, and found that they were indeed looking at him, with cold and cold eyes.
Looking at a person is like looking at a prey.
"What are they?"
Xu Lang did not answer Chen Weiguo's question, but asked.
"Oh, tell them, our place is very remote. Few people come here all year round. Today, Officer Xu suddenly brought so many people here. They thought it was very strange and new, and they all came to watch the excitement.
." Chen Weiguo explained with a smile.
"Where are the policemen who came with me?"
Xu Lang no longer looked at the villagers, but looked at Chen Weiguo and asked.
"Officer Xu, I have been with you all the time. How do I know where your people have gone? They may have gone back beforehand, or they may still be working. Otherwise, you can come back with me. It will be just right.
It's lunch time, let's go have a meal together. Last time you came in a hurry and didn't even take a bite of the meal. Since you're here this time, let's have a meal together." Chen Weiguo said.
If it were in the past, Xu Lang would have scolded people on the spot. At this time, everyone has disappeared, and you still have the heart to eat. However, now, Xu Lang has not done so, and he cannot do so. The reality does not allow him.
This was done because, at this moment, Xu Lang was alone and fighting alone. Opposite him were not only Chen Weiguo, the old fox village chief, but also the group of villagers who were eyeing him. Xu Lang knew that if he followed him at this time,
If Chen Weiguo falls out, not only will he not be able to solve anything, he is also likely to encounter other accidents.
What kind of accident was it? Whether he beat himself up or killed him outright, Xu Lang didn't know. Before, he must have patted his chest and said that in today's society with a sound legal system, no one would do this, and no one would dare to do it.
After doing so, however, at this moment, Xu Lang was shaken.
The sudden disappearance of Lai Pi and the others is a good indication of the problem, and this place is very remote, and there is no signal for mobile phones. As for the police walkie-talkies, when Xu Lang came, they were all placed in the car and were not brought at all. That is to say
At this time, Xu Lang could not contact the outside world at all. If Xu Lang acted recklessly at this time, not only would he encounter danger and accidents, but the disappeared Lai Pi and others might also be in danger.
Looking at Xu Lang's uncertain face, Chen Weiguo suddenly stretched out a hand, took Xu Lang's arm, and said: "Officer Xu, don't hesitate, let's go. As the old saying goes, guests do as they please.
In the urban area, Officer Xu is the master, but when you come to our Chenjiahe Village, you are just a guest, so don’t think so much."
When Chen Weiguo's hand just touched Xu Lang's arm, Xu Lang's whole body tensed up, and he subconsciously wanted to shake Chen Weiguo's hand away. However, just as Xu Lang tried, he found that this person who looked five
The teenage man was very strong, and he did not immediately ask for control from the other party.
As Chen Weiguo said this, he pulled Xu Lang to leave. However, he pulled Xu Lang a few times and found that Xu Lang was not moving at all. This made Chen Weiguo frown, and the warm smile on his face gradually disappeared. He turned his head and looked at
Xu Lang narrowed his eyes and said, "Why, Officer Xu doesn't give you face?"
"Hula..."
As soon as Chen Weiguo said these words, the villagers who had been silent just now all took two steps forward in unison. Although they were not as uniform as the soldiers in the army, this kind of deterrence was very powerful.
Xu Lang looked at the villagers who were getting closer to him, then looked at Chen Weiguo, smiled, and said: "Since the village chief said so, it just so happens that I'm hungry too, so let's go."
"That's right."
Hearing what Xu Lang said, Chen Weiguo's gloomy face suddenly burst into a bright smile, like a chrysanthemum that was about to wither and bloom again, giving people a feeling of surprise and disgust.
Xu Lang didn't insist on anything and let Chen Weiguo hold his arm and walk towards his house. The surrounding villagers subconsciously made way for Xu Lang and others when they walked past. This made Xu Lang in
While I felt a lot of pressure, I was also extremely shocked.
Humans are not animals, or in other words, humans are advanced animals. The biggest difference between humans and ordinary animals is that humans can talk, walk upright, and think about things. Humans are social animals. At the same time, everyone is an individual.
An independent individual wants everyone to be in this situation. Xu Lang rarely sees this scene from other places except in the army.
Soldiers take obedience to orders as their bounden duty. What they pay attention to is the execution of orders and prohibitions. This has been the case since ancient times. Even today's police officers, although they have also received professional training in the police academy, can still do this. After all, they have all received professional training.
It is not unusual to be able to do all this, but how could Xu Lang not be shocked that the villagers of Chenjiahe could do this? After all, they are all farmers.
Xu Lang never meant to look down on farmers. Xu Lang was not surprised that one farmer could do this. Xu Lang might be surprised that a few farmers could do this. However, dozens of people, including children and women, Xu Lang
How could you not be shocked?
What to do? What to do next?
On the way back, Xu Lang's brain was running at high speed, thinking about this matter.
Escape?
With Xu Lang's skills, Xu Lang believed that he was fully capable and had a way to get rid of Chen Weiguo's shackles and the villagers' pursuit. However, if he ran away, what should Lai Pi and the others do?
Where are Lai Pi and the others now? Whether they really left, went to other places, or were subdued by this group of people in unknown ways, Xu Lang didn't know. He was worried that once he chose to escape,
Will they inflict harm on Lai Pi and the others? If they just get beaten, Xu Lang can accept it. After all, the police always deal with some dangerous criminals, and injuries and beatings are common. However, Xu Lang is worried about
His actions will anger this group of people. If they choose to kill Lai Pi and the others after he escapes, then Xu Lang will be the guilty party, even if he brings more police force to arrest these people afterwards.
, sent to prison, can Lai Pi and the others survive?
No matter how you put it, these are more than a dozen lives. They are police officers. The country has spent so much effort to train them. If they are buried in this remote place in a remote country, I don’t know whether the organization will forgive me. Xu Lang himself
Even my conscience cannot forgive myself.
Of course, this is the worst result.
Resist?
What can Xu Lang use to resist now? He did bring a gun when he came to Chenjiahe Village this time, but he only brought a pistol with only a few bullets. How many people could he knock down? Besides, these villagers have not done anything illegal now.
They were only looking at themselves when it came to committing crimes. At least, Xu Lang could not shoot until they found out whether Lai Pi's disappearance was related to them, and before they made any move to harm Xu Lang.
Pointing a gun at ordinary people is something that no police officer can do, and it is also something that no one can tolerate.
Although the current situation is very unfavorable for Xu Lang, Lai Pi and the others, and the police, it is only unfavorable. What Xu Lang needs now is calmness, enough calmness.
After thinking about this, Xu Lang gradually relaxed himself and calmed down completely. He wanted to see what Chen Weiguo wanted to do. At least, he wanted to find out where Lai Pi and the others were now and whether they had encountered any mishaps.
Well, if this is really the case, then Xu Lang can decide what to do next.
Xu Lang had some regrets at this time. He regretted that his visit to Chenjiahe Village this time was too rash and he did not make a detailed plan, which caused Xu Lang and the others to fall into a passive situation when they entered Chenjiahe Village. However, regrets no longer have any meaning.
Okay, Xu Lang needs to be careful and stay calm enough to deal with everything that happens next.