Grocery Store No.514

On February 17, 3021, after returning home and sleeping for a while, Ling Hua’an began to pack his things and prepare to go home to pay his respects. Before he went out, he received a call from his mother.

“Hey, there are many relatives who have come this year. They are a little noisy, so don’t come over.”

“Okay, then I wish you…”

The busy tone from the phone made Ling Hua’an feel uncomfortable. Although he had learned not to look forward to it, he couldn’t help to feel sad and disappointed. Ling Hua’an stuffed everything into the utility room, turned around, and went to the study. Whenever upset, he practiced calligraphy or drew talismans, and today was no exception.

Dong dong dong

There was a knock on the door, Ling Hua’an did not rush to open the door, but after writing the last stroke, he put down the brush and went around the desk to open the door.

The study door was opened, and a familiar voice sounded, “Ge, I was swept out of the house. Can you take me in for two days?”

Ling Hua’an looked at Lu Hao pitifully, his coquettish tone was obvious.

How could Ling Hua’an not understand what he was thinking? He must have quarreled with the family again because of himself.

“Lu Hao, I’m fine. I’m used to it. You don’t have to be like this.”

Lu Hao hugged Ling Hua’an distressed and said in dissatisfaction, “ge, they’re too much. You are also part of the family. Why do they let those so-called relatives come but not let you go home? If you don’t come back, neither will I. Go back, let them go with those people.”

Lu Hao’s words made Ling Hua’an feel warm inside his heart. He patted his back and said, “Actually, it’s better if I don’t go back. You also know I like to be quiet and do whatever I want. It’s good to be free.”

“I also like quiet. So, Ge, take me in for two days. When those relatives are gone, I will go back. I promise not to disturb you and Captain Jiang, okay?”

“What if Mom calls?”

“I’ll answer. Anyway, I’m not going back, and those people love comparing everything… What good university they went to, what good job they found, what bought a house and a car. I feel annoyed when I hear it. Ge, you’re way better than them. I really don’t understand what mom thinks.”

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“It’s easy to understand. I’m blind. No matter how capable I am, I’m not a healthy person.”

Lu Hao tightened his hug and said, “Ge, I forbid you to say that. In my heart, no one can compare to you!”

Ling Hua’an pushed Lu Hao and said, “Okay, how old are you? And you’re still spoiled. Have you had breakfast?”

“Not yet. I’m so annoyed, I’m not in the mood to eat.”

“Then wait, I’ll make you something to eat.”

“Ge, what do you want to eat? I’ll cook it for you. See if I’m good at cooking.” Needless to ask, Lu Hao also knows that Ling Hua’an certainly didn’t eat breakfast yet.

“Then let’s make two bowls of noodles. There are tomatoes and eggs in the refrigerator. Go and get them yourself.”

“Okay. Ge, listen to the TV for a while. I’ll call you when it’s ready.”

***

In the meeting room of the criminal investigation team, Jiang Chengyan yawned, looked at everyone with panda eyes in front of him. He smiled and said, “all national treasures, wake up.”

Yao Min followed with a yawn and said with tears in both eyes, “this murderer…choosing this time to kill is simply heartless!”

Li Tong echoed, “Yes, this is one of our few holidays. Now it’s gone.”

Zhang Liang teased, “Li Tong, I heard your girlfriend is spending New Year’s Eve at your home this year. Hehe, you boy should hate to work overtime with us at such a good opportunity.”

“Isn’t that right? We haven’t seen each other for half a year, and it was ‘reunion after an absence is sweeter than being newlyweds’ moment, but now were messed up because of this murder.” Li Tong gritted his teeth.”You guys enough ah, hurry back to the point. Let’s talk about what you get after running for a day.” Jiang Chengyan stopped them in time; otherwise, maybe these few would speak in a yellow accent1.

Seeing Jiang Chengyan looking over, Yao Min stood up and pinned two photos in front of the whiteboard, saying, “the deceased was named Liang Yijun, a male. He is 28 years old, born on February 12, 1993. He has a master’s degree from Huacheng University of Technology. He is now the purchasing manager of Hailan Trading Company, which can be said he is a well-dressed white-collar worker.2“

Liu Ran raised his eyebrows and said, “‘Well-dressed’, why doesn’t it sound like a good word to me?”

Yao Min gave Liu Ran a ‘you understand me’ look, then said, “Sun Ting, female, 26 years old, born on April 23, 2995, senior student of finance department of Huacheng University, currently the general manager of Hailan Trading Company.”

“Office romance? Isn’t it forbidden by most companies now?”

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“Liu-Jie, this prohibition also does not work for certain people. Liang Zhaolan, the legal person of Hailan trading company, is Liang Yijun’s mother. Although Liang Zhaolan is very strict with Liang Yijun, they’re still a mother and son. He is equivalent to a young master in his own family, and those staffs are servants. He did what he wanted to do. As long as it was not excessive, Liang Zhaolan will also turn a blind eye.”

“Listen to your tone, there seems to be something wrong with this Liang Yijun’s character.”

Yao Min growled, “Liang Yijun is a scumbag. There are many unspoken rules for female employees in the company. If I were not a policeman and seeing he died, I would clap my hands for him.”

Jiang Chengyan frowned slightly and asked, “Who told you about such a private matter?”

“Today, I visited several employees of Hailan company. A cleaning aunt told me that she said that a female employee was insulted by Liang Yijun and ran to the toilet to cry. She kindly went to comfort her, only to find out the true nature of Liang Yijun.”

“Scum man! Those girls who were bullied should call the police to send him in for a jail sentence.” Liu Ran is also angry.

Jiang Chengyan then asked, “who is the female employee? When did this incident happen? Is she still working there?”

Yao Min shook her head and said, “It happened three months ago. The female employee’s name is Wang Ran. She has resigned after the incident.”

“Does Sun Ting know about these things?”

“They said Wang Ran worked in Hailan because Sun Ting introduced her. I think if something happened to Wang Ran, Sun Ting would know about it.”

Liu Ran frowned and said, “since Sun Ting knows, why should she still be with Liang Yijun?”

Chen Miao pouted and said, “Why? Don’t forget that Liang Yijun is a rich second generation. Although Hailan Trading is not a big company in Huacheng, it has hundreds of millions of market value. With him, at least she can live a superior life.”

Zhang Liang said, “you know, the traces examination department colleagues found a secret door in Liang Yijun’s bedroom closet. Where there were many sex toys, such as whips, handcuffs, candles, and various types of needles, some of them even had blood stains on them.”

“You’re kidding. Isn’t Liang Yijun a pervert?” Yao Min shivered and got goosebumps all over.

Li Tong smacking his lips, “then this Sun Ting is also too …… tolerable.”

Jiang Chengyan looked at Li Tong and asked, “How is the surveillance video of the community?”

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“We have watched the monitoring of the community, and only the elevator room has it. No one has been to the floor where Liang Yijun was located since 9 o’clock last night. However, at 10:05, a middle-aged man once walked up the stairs. We don’t know how many floors he reached.”

“What time did he come down?”

“Around 11:20, he came down the stairs.”

“Based on what we know of Liang Yijun’s surroundings, the possibility of suicide can basically be ruled out. The speculation is it must be a homicide, and the murderer has created suspicions and disguised the scene as suicide. Now, we have to think who has the motive for the murder.”

Yao Min said, “f I want to say who has a motive for murder, the first thing that comes to my mind is Wang Ran and those female employees who have been on the unspoken rules.”

Liu Ran also pointed out her views and said, “I think Sun Ting also has a motive for murder. This Liang Yijun is so perverted that a normal person can’t stand it. Don’t forget that she was the first to find Liang Yijun’s body. Also, Liang Yijun’s death happened shortly before she discovered it.”

“Since there are some suspicions, then go investigate it. Yao Min, Liu Ran, since you’re both women, you guys will investigate the line of women who have been on the unspoken rules.”

“Yes, Captain.”

“Li Tong and Zhang Liang, find the middle-aged man in the surveillance video and find out where he went that night.”

“Yes, captain.”

“Oh, right I forgot to ask. Yesterday was New Year’s Eve, why didn’t Liang Yijun and Liang Zhaolan spend time together?”

Liu Ran replied, “that’s right, Liang Zhaolan went abroad for business, she wasn’t in the country.”

“Has she been notified for Liang Yijun’s death?”

“Notified. She hasn’t come to the police station yet, so I guess she will come at night. ”

“Guo Hai, this time you are responsible for receiving the families of the deceased.”

When Guo Hai heard this, his whole face wrinkled like a flower, and he said, “Captain, I can’t do it. Let Yao Min do it and I’ll go out with Liu Ran.”

“Guo Hai, you’re wrong. Why do you want me to receive the family every time? It’s time to change people. What’s more, if there is a man in our line. Do you think those girls can speak?”

“Okay, that’s it, Guo Hai stays here” Jiang Chengyan looked at Wang Bin and continued, “Wang Bin, you are responsible for implementing the whereabouts of Liang Yijun yesterday. Chen Miao will go with me. Are the tasks clear?”

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“Clear! ”

Jiang Chengyan looked at the time and said, “well, that’s it for today. All go back to rest early. Back to work tomorrow morning on time and do the task assignment.”

Yao Min waved her hand excitedly and said, “Yeah, captain, we love you to death.”

Jiang Chengyan saw this and couldn’t help but burst into amusement, saying, “Stop flattering and go back quickly.”

Everyone got up one after another and left the conference room. Chen Miao stood up and asked, “Captain, where will we meet tomorrow?”

“Tomorrow at nine o’clock, we will meet at the gate of Hongxin Community where Sun Ting lives.”

“Okay. Then, Captain, I’ll go first. See you tomorrow.”

Jiang Chengyan walked out of the meeting room and walked straight to the forensic office. Seeing no one in the office, he turned his steps and went to the autopsy room. After knocking on the door lightly, he pushed the door directly and walked in.

Su Ke looked back at Jiang Chengyan and said, “the forensic report is not yet available.”

“Has the drug test been done?”

“I’m working on it. The results will come out tomorrow at the earliest.”

“Did you find anything?”

Su Ke pointed to Liang Yijun’s wrist and said, “Look at his wound.” Jiang Cheng Yan took a closer look and asked, unsure, “What’s wrong? Is there something wrong?”

“Generally, the wounds of wrist cuts are deeper on the outside and shallower on the inside. That’s because the force used to cut the wound is greater, the backside will subconsciously lose strength because of the pain. But this wound is deep on the inside and shallow on the outside, which is obviously not in line with common suicide cases.”

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The author has something to say.

The problem about this wound is my own thoughts, which may not be accurate, book lovers do not take it seriously ha, hehehe.

Footnotes

meaning talk about dirty jokes ↺white-collar worker meaning  A white-collar worker belongs to a class of employees known for earning higher average salaries doing highly skilled work, but not by performing manual labor at their jobs. ↺