"So, no matter what the circumstances, when Qingcheng and I stand in front of you, you will never make another mistake?"
"There are no absolutes in anything. It's possible that you may still make mistakes in the future."
After a slight pause, Xu Siqi asked: "What happened to Qingcheng?"
Gu Linglong recounted what happened.
Xu Siqi thought for a moment, then reached for the phone on the table and dialed the number of the Hongkou patrol room.
After the call was connected, he said: "This is Xu Siqi. Let the inspector on duty answer the phone."
After a while, Inspector Zhang Huan's voice came from the receiver: "Inspector Xu, what are your orders?"
Two and a half months ago, at the entrance of Taohua Lane on Huade Road, Zhang Huan was suspected of releasing Zhang Azheng and Wu Sibao privately, and almost went to jail for this.
Fortunately, Xu Siqi spoke for him, and since no evidence was found, the big issue was reduced to a trivial matter in the end.
This incident made Zhang Huan realize the importance of having a backer.
He knew very well that if he wanted to get Inspector Hua's attention, he had to show something.
For example, loyalty and ability to do things.
This is actually what Xu Siqi meant when he sent out favors.
Human energy is limited.
No one can do everything by themselves.
There are always some miscellaneous things that require a relatively reliable person to do.
After a period of observation, Zhang Huan, who knows the situation in the British Concession well and has rich experience in investigating cases, is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.
Xu Siqi said: "Check it right away. Yesterday at about 8:40 in the morning, who saw Gu Qingcheng near Guangji Pastry on Main Street, who she came in contact with, and where she ended up going, we have to find out.
If you have the results, please call me immediately."
"Where are you now?"
"Home. Shenjiang Apartment."
"I understand. Don't worry, I'll check it out right away."
Zhang Huan didn't even say a word of unnecessary nonsense.
After hanging up the phone, Xu Siqi looked solemn.
Gu Linglong couldn't help asking: "Are you worried about something?"
Xu Siqi was silent for a while and said slowly: "I'm worried that Qingcheng may be in danger."
"Danger?"
"right."
"Normally not..."
"Linglong, has anything strange happened recently?"
"In the past few days, I feel like someone is following me."
"Do you know who he is from?"
"have no idea."
"Go on."
"Yesterday morning, Qingcheng and I changed clothes... I was just thinking, you said that Qingcheng might be in danger, could it be related to this matter?"
Xu Siqi stood up suddenly and said urgently: "Why didn't you tell us about such an important situation earlier?"
"I'm so busy today, I don't have time to talk. It's not convenient to talk on the phone..."
Gu Linglong felt a little uncomfortable.
Xu Siqi, who we have known each other for so long and has always shown a gentle and elegant image, has never been so irritable.
This shows the status of Gu Qingcheng in his heart.
Speaking of which, this incident was not entirely Gu Linglong's fault. Whether someone was really following her or not was just a guess.
Today is Xu Siqi's wedding day, and he has been busy greeting guests.
There was no chance for the two of them to be alone together.
Besides, Gu Linglong didn't expect the matter to be so serious.
Xu Siqi had already guessed that this matter was most likely related to the person following Gu Linglong.
He calmed down and said softly: "Linglong, why do you and Qingcheng change clothes?"
Gu Linglong didn't hide anything and simply told what happened.
Without saying a word, Xu Siqi turned around and entered the bedroom, changing into a set of clothes he usually wore.
Gu Linglong calmed down, frowned and thought for a while, and said, "No, Qingcheng made the call in person last night. If she was in danger, why didn't she tell her?"
"Maybe it's because I was threatened, maybe it was for some other reason..."
Xu Siqi stuffed the pistol into the holster.
Ring ring ring!
The phone on the table suddenly rang.
Xu Siqi immediately picked up the phone: "Hello?"
Zhang Huan said on the phone: "Inspector Xu, we found a clue. At about 8:40 yesterday morning, Miss Gu got into a car. There was a shoemaker named Guo Er nearby, who happened to be near the car.
In fact, Guo Er is also my informant..."
"Long story short!"
"The license plate number is Shanghai 4037, it is a black Dodge car..."
"Wait at the pastry shop, I'll be there right away."
"yes."
After hanging up the phone, Xu Siqi hurriedly walked towards the door.
Gu Linglong asked from behind: "Where are you going?"
"Go find Qingcheng." Xu Siqi replied.
"I am coming too."
"You can go home directly."
"I don't."
Before Xu Siqi could speak, Gu Linglong walked out first.
…
The car drove very fast all the way, and the originally half-hour drive took less than twenty minutes.
In front of Guangji Pastry, Zhang Huan looked forward to it.
Seeing the Ford sedan speeding towards him, he hurried forward to meet it.
He didn't dare to be careless about what Xu Siqi had explained. He now seemed to regard himself as Inspector Xu's confidant.
"Are there any other clues?"
"There was another woman at the time, and she got into the car with Miss Gu."
"What kind of woman?"
"About thirty years old, very thin, not too tall, not much else..."
"What about the physical characteristics?"
"At that time, Dong Er was shining shoes for a customer, and he didn't pay attention to what the woman looked like. Detective Xu, I will go to the transportation bureau immediately to investigate the origin of that Dodge car."
"No need. The license plate must be fake."
"what is it now?"
"Which direction did the car go?"
"West."
"Everyone get in the car and follow me."
"yes!"
Zhang Huan and a dozen patrol officers rode in a van police car and followed Xu Siqi's car.
Xu Siqi got back into the car, started the car and drove west along the street.
On the way, Gu Linglong asked: "How is the situation?"
"fine."
Xu Siqi answered perfunctorily.
Gu Linglong's eyes turned red, tears fell down, and she choked and said: "If there is something wrong with Qingcheng, I, I..."
"Don't worry, it's okay."
"I heard the conversation between you and the patrolman. Siqi, tell the truth. Was Qingcheng kidnapped?"
"It's very possible."
"Then, why didn't you receive a blackmail call?"
"Probably not for money."
“…”
"If my guess is correct, they wanted to arrest you."
"That is to say, because Qingcheng and I changed clothes, they recognized the wrong person and thought Qingcheng was me..."
Gu Linglongbing drew inferences from one example and quickly thought of the key to the problem.
Xu Siqi said: "If this is the case, Qingcheng will be fine."
"Who could the middle-aged woman be?"
"It must be an acquaintance. If it were a stranger, Qingcheng wouldn't be able to get in the car with her..."