Mountain Village Massacre, Train Murder Case Chapter 38: Father-Daughter Conversation
At around eight o'clock in the evening, dinner was finally ready, and Xu Lang and the three of them sat around the dining table in the restaurant.
There are not many dishes. In addition to the main dish of braised chicken, there is also cabbage and tofu soup, a plate of Xiao Yueyue's favorite fried potato slices, and twice-cooked pork and stir-fried vegetables. Four vegetables and one soup, that's all.
Xu Lang bought the ingredients, and the dishes were indeed cooked by Ning Yanran. Originally, Xiao Yueyue wanted to help Ning Yanran, but Ning Yanran refused. The three of them sat around the dining table to eat, looking like
It was an ordinary family of three, except that the atmosphere at the dinner table was a bit weird, which ruined the warm atmosphere of the dinner.
Xu Lang only took a shower for almost an hour when he came back. In fact, Xu Lang didn't really take a shower that long. He just stood under the shower and watched the water splashing down from the top, washing away the blood stains.
It was just the palm of my hand, watching the scarlet blood slowly slide down under the wash of the water, dripping on the bathroom floor, and finally flowing down the drain into the sewer.
It was not the first time that Xu Lang saw blood stains, nor was it the first time that he saw someone die in front of him. However, Xu Lang had not seen blood stains for too long, and he felt a little uncomfortable for a moment.
Xu Lang is not a mysophobic person, but no one likes to have blood on his body or hands. Although Xu Lang knows that he did not kill that woman, Xu Lang knows better why that woman did that.
Death, maybe, when that woman appeared in front of him, the ending was already determined. Maybe, that woman had already made up her mind the moment she saw herself. No matter what, that woman would still die.
Already.
When Xu Lang came out of the shower, Xiao Yueyue was already waiting for Xu Lang in the living room with a set of medical tools. After Xu Lang came out, she couldn't help but pull Xu Lang to sit down in the living room, and then,
She took Xu Lang's hand that had been cleaned of blood and looked back and forth, fearing that Xu Lang had been injured in some way.
After Xiao Yueyue checked, she found that Xu Lang's hand had no other wounds except some scratches. This made the precocious little girl feel relieved. Even so, she still helped Xu Lang meticulously.
After cleaning the wound, a very cute OK pop was attached.
After doing all this, Xiao Yueyue did not ask Xu Lang why it happened like this after going to the supermarket, nor did she delve into anything else. This was the tacit understanding between their father and daughter.
At that time, Ning Yanran was standing at the door of the kitchen, looking at the scene that happened in the living room. Her expression was silent and her eyes were complicated. In Ning Yanran's view, Xiao Yueyue really didn't look like a six-year-old girl, but rather like a ten-year-old girl.
How old was the child? This made Ning Yanran more and more curious about how Xu Lang educated Xiao Yueyue.
At the dining table, Xiao Yueyue didn't look at Ning Yanran or Xu Lang. She just sat on the chair obediently, holding chopsticks and picking up the rice. Xu Lang no longer ate like before.
As usual, he wolfed down the food, and he ate very slowly. From time to time, he picked up the chopsticks and picked up vegetables for Xiao Yueyue. In addition to picking up a few pieces of boneless chicken for Xiao Yueyue, he also gave Xiao Yueyue
There were a lot of browned potato slices and seasonal vegetables, and Xiao Yueyue was willing to accept them all, and she really practiced the good habit of eating without talking or sleeping.
Ning Yanran looked at Xu Lang from time to time while eating. She really wanted to ask Xu Lang what happened just now, but she glanced at Xiao Yueyue who was eating silently and didn't ask any more questions.
I ate something casually and put down my bowl and chopsticks.
After the meal was finished in silence, Xiao Yueyue went to her bedroom. She didn't know if she was doing homework or doing something else. Only Xu Lang and Ning Yanran were left outside, who were cleaning up the dining table and kitchen.
After everything was cleaned up, the two people came to the living room. Ning Yanran finally couldn't help but ask: "What happened? Why are you covered with so much blood?"
Xu Lang briefly told the story to Ning Yanran. After Ning Yanran listened, her expression was particularly solemn. She frowned, looked at Xu Lang and asked, "So, the murder case on the train has been solved?"
Xu Lang shook his head and said: "Jiang Ling only admitted that she killed Zhang Haonan. She did not admit that she killed the remaining two people, Zhang Haonan and Zhang Huazhi. Moreover, she does not seem to know Zhang Haonan."
"If she didn't kill Zhang Haonan and Zhang Huazhi, then who would have killed them?" Ning Yanran asked in confusion, not knowing whether she was asking Xu Lang or herself.
After Xu Lang was silent for a moment, he said: "If Jiang Ling did not lie, then it is very likely that the murderer of Zhang Haonan and Zhang Huazhi was Zhang Kaiji."
"Then why did Kaiji kill his wife and brother-in-law?" Ning Yanran asked.
Xu Lang shook his head and said: "If you ask me, I don't know. As long as we conduct in-depth investigation, we can still find out. The truth is not far away."
Hearing what Xu Lang said, Ning Yanran nodded. She knew that Xu Lang was right. Now the mysterious woman on the train has appeared. Although she committed suicide, the police will definitely investigate the identity of this woman.
A detailed investigation will be carried out, and the skin and flesh tissue of the suspected murderer that Xu Lang found under Zhang Kaiji's fingernails will also be compared with Jiangling's biological samples. If the comparison is successful, then it can at least be determined that the person who killed Zhang Kaiji was
This is Jiangling.
The two men then discussed the murder on the train. Without sufficient information and investigation report, Xu Lang and
Ning Yanran's discussion actually didn't have many surprises. The two of them just discussed briefly for a while.
"Jiang Ling seems to know you very well. Who is she? Have you met her before?" Ning Yanran asked, changing the subject.
Xu Lang shook his head. He subconsciously took out his cigarette case, lit a cigarette, and after taking a puff, he said slowly: "Jiang Ling should be from that organization. If she is from that organization, then,
It's no surprise that she knows me well, as for her."
Xu Lang shook his head and said: "I have never seen her before, I only saw her once on the train. If I had seen her before, I would definitely have recognized her on the train."
Hearing what Xu Lang said, Ning Yanran nodded. She did not doubt that Xu Lang was telling lies.
"It seems that 'Master Chang' has really come to S City. They have recovered from the heavy losses that year. This is not a good thing for S City or for you personally." Ning
Yanran said.
Xu Lang exhaled a puff of smoke. His eyes were bright and he didn't say anything. Xu Lang was already very optimistic about this result.
Next, there was another period of silence. Xu Lang was thinking about what Jiang Ling said before he died and about Lu Ye's case. Ning Yanran was thinking about whether it was the right thing for her to apply to Tian Yongchun to get Xu Lang back.
decision.
Ning Yanran came back to Xu Lang, firstly to investigate Lu Ye's case, and secondly, she also had selfish motives. She didn't want Xu Lang to really go silent. However, now it seems that her decision was not
What a good decision, at least for Xu Lang himself, it is not a good thing, because since Xu Lang came back, people from 'Master Chang' began to appear around Xu Lang. This was just the beginning, Ning Yanran naturally
Don't be naive to think that 'Master Chang' will only send an insignificant Jiang Ling to test Xu Lang. There will be many dangerous things in the future, and Xu Lang's situation will become more and more dangerous.
Thinking of this, Ning Yanran looked at Xu Lang with eyes full of apology and worry.
Xu Lang seemed to know what Ning Yanran was thinking. He said calmly: "My coming back this time has nothing to do with you. It is my own decision. Don't think too much about it."
Ning Yanran, who originally planned to comfort Xu Lang, was comforted by Ning Yanran instead, which made the apology in Ning Yanran's eyes become more intense.
There was another moment of silence.
"You have been in Zhuxi County for so many years and you haven't found a partner?" Ning Yanran didn't know what she was thinking and asked suddenly.
Xu Lang was a little stunned by Ning Yanran's sudden words. However, he recovered immediately, smiled and said, "I'm used to it."
"Xiao Yueyue is still young. She needs a woman to take care of her. Otherwise, it will be detrimental to her future growth. After all, Xiao Yueyue is also a girl. When she grows up, some things will definitely be inconvenient.
I told you, my father." Ning Yanran looked at Xu Lang, her eyes moving slightly.
Xu Lang didn't look at Ning Yanran. He put out the cigarette butt in the ashtray, smiled and said, "Let's talk about it later."
After saying this, Xu Lang raised his hand and looked at the clock on the wall. It was already past ten o'clock in the evening, almost eleven o'clock, so Xu Lang said to Ning Yanran: "It's getting late, you
It’s time to go back.”
Ning Yanran didn't get the answer she wanted. She was obviously a little disappointed, but without saying anything, she stood up from the sofa and walked towards the door. As she walked, she said, "I'll pick you up tomorrow?"
Xu Lang also stood up and walked Ning Yanran to the door. He shook his head and said, "No need, you are now the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau. There are so many things to do every day, so I won't trouble you with this little thing."
Ning Yanran didn't say anything, just nodded and left Xu Lang's house along the stairs.
After Ning Yanran left, Xu Lang closed the door and came to the living room again to sit down.
Xiao Yueyue walked out of the bedroom at some unknown time, took off her shoes, climbed onto the sofa, hugged her knees with her hands, and looked at Xu Lang with her big bright eyes.
Xu Lang found Xiao Yueyue looking at him and asked curiously: "What's wrong?"
"Aunt Ning likes you, right?" Xiao Yueyue asked.
Xu Lang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I don't know."
"Then do you like her?"
Xu Lang thought for a while and said, "She is a police officer with a strong sense of justice and responsibility. She is a good friend. Naturally, I like her."
"I'm asking about the kind of love between men and women." Xiao Yueyue looked at Xu Lang and asked.
Xu Lang thought for a while and didn't know what he thought of. Xu Lang's expression was a little sad. He stood up, walked to Xiao Yueyue's side and sat down. He stretched out his hand, rubbed Xiao Yueyue's head, and said in a low voice.
: "You are still young and there are some things you don't understand yet. You will understand them when you grow older."
Xiao Yueyue raised her head and looked at Xu Lang. She found that Xu Lang had such a sad expression on his face for the first time. This made Xiao Yueyue feel a little confused and confused. However, she was very smart and did not continue to ask. In fact,
, for Xiao Yueyue, she doesn't know what love between men and women is like. The reason why she asks is just out of curiosity.
"At the school gate, when you were talking to Teacher Shen, Aunt Ning got jealous." Xiao Yueyue lay on Xu Lang's lap, holding one of Xu Lang's hands with her small hands and stroking it slowly.
"I know."
"When you came back just now, Aunt Ning was very worried about you."
"I know."
"Aunt Ning is a nice person. You can consider it and don't care about my feelings." Xiao Yueyue suddenly raised her head and looked at Xu Lang and said.
Xu Lang was stunned again, then he stopped laughing, stretched out his hand, pinched Xiao Yueyue's cheek, and said with a smile: "How do you feel about going to school today?"
Xu Lang obviously changed the subject, but Xiao Yueyue immediately frowned and looked at Xu Lang with a bitter look on her face and said: "School is so boring, those little brats are too childish.
Why......"
Hearing Xiao Yueyue say in a milky voice that children of the same age as her were brats, Xu Lang was a little dumbfounded and helpless.
Xiao Yueyue has been very smart since she was a child. Xu Lang knows this. Xiao Yueyue's psychology is much precocious than other children of the same age. Xu Lang also knows that. Xu Lang doesn't think anything about Xiao Yueyue's precocious intelligence.
It's not good. He is only worried occasionally. He is worried that Xiao Yueyue will one day embark on the road of crime because he is too smart. This is what Xu Lang does not want to see, and it is also what he is most worried about.
If it was in the small county town of Zhuxi County, Xu Lang wouldn't worry too much about this. After all, at that time, Xu Lang could accompany Xiao Yueyue every day and watch Xiao Yueyue grow up slowly. However, now
, they returned to S City. Xu Lang had too many things to do and did not have so much time to take care of Xiao Yueyue. He was worried that Xiao Yueyue would embark on a path of no return due to various temptations.
Xu Lang understands that the smarter people don't want to be restrained. Once smart people embark on the road of crime, their destructive power will be far greater than that of ordinary criminals, especially smart children like Xiao Yueyue.
With the criminal investigation methods he often learned from himself, Xu Lang sometimes couldn't imagine what kind of destructive power Xiao Yueyue would cause if she really embarked on the road of crime, and how the police would catch her.
However, fortunately, as of now, it seems that none of what Xu Lang was worried about has happened yet.
"Xiao Yueyue."
"Um?"
"You just came to S city. You must learn to adapt to the environment around you and learn to get along well with the people around you. Even if you don't like someone, don't make it too obvious. You have to remember that you are still a child."
"But, they are really too naive."
"Xiao Yueyue, you are just smarter than them. Most children of your age are very naive at this age. Don't be too special in school, otherwise you will have no friends.
, it will be very lonely.”
"It's okay not to have friends. I don't need friends. As long as you are by my side, it will be fine. As long as you are by my side, I will never be lonely."
"You will grow up one day, and I will grow old one day. I can't stay with you all my life. You have to learn to make friends and integrate into other people's circles."
"Are you planning to leave me?" Xiao Yueyue suddenly raised her head and looked at Xu Lang with tearful eyes.
Xu Lang looked at Xiao Yueyue dotingly, stretched out his hand to rub her little head, shook his head, and said with a smile: "Xiao Yueyue is so sensible, how can I be willing to leave you alone?"
"Then why are you telling me this?"
"I'm just telling you the importance of friends and teaching you how to adapt to this society."
"Oh." Xiao Yueyue replied half-understanding.
After the father and daughter were silent for a while, Xiao Yueyue looked at Xu Lang and asked seriously: "Are you really not going to abandon Xiao Yueyue?"
When Xu Lang looked at Xiao Yueyue's nervous and stubborn eyes, Xu Lang smiled, stretched out his hand to scratch Xiao Yueyue's nose, and said jokingly: "As long as Xiao Yueyue grows up in the future, don't dislike it.
As an old man, I am fine, how could I be willing to leave you alone?"
"hey-hey..."
Hearing what Xu Lang said, Xiao Yueyue burst into tears and smiled. A cute smile that a little girl should have appeared on her face. Her beautiful eyes narrowed into crescent moons, and the dimples on her face became more and more obvious.
.
Xu Lang stretched out his finger and poked the dimples on Xiao Yueyue's face, patted her back and said, "It's getting late. Go wash up and go to bed. We have to go to school tomorrow."
"Well, I understand."
Xiao Yueyue answered, got up from Xu Lang's arms, jumped off the sofa, put on her shoes, jumped into the bathroom, and started to wash up.
When Xiao Yueyue went to wash up, the smile on Xu Lang's face gradually disappeared, and a solemn expression appeared on Xu Lang's face again.
Ever since Xu Lang decided to return to S City, he has been preparing for what may happen in the future. Whether it is sending Xiao Yueyue to school or taking Xiao Yueyue to the detective agency, it is all to prevent what may happen in the future.
Xu Lang was preparing for what happened, and Ning Yanran often came to the house during this period, and Xu Lang didn't stop her, mainly because of Xiao Yueyue.
Xu Lang knew "Master Chang" very well, and while he knew it, he was also very fearful. Because of this, Xu Lang didn't know what the reappearance of this organization would bring to S City, to him and Xiao Yueyue.
If it was an accident in the past, Xu Lang would not have cared about it, but it was different now. He had Xiao Yueyue, and he was no longer alone. He had to prepare in advance, and Xiao Yueyue didn't know about all this.