Chapter 7 Chapter VII

Bu Aiqian said: No, Tang Nuo, she hasn't come or called all day. I sat down and gave her a cigarette. She shook her head: Betha doesn't like me smoking during office hours. I said: Don't be afraid, I am half the boss now. I heard about it. She hesitated, accepted the cigarette, and lit it. We smoked in silence.I told her: I think it's time for you to get a raise. Why? Because you type very hard. Bai Sha's blood pressure will jump to 295.I asked for a raise last month.She almost cut my age. How much do you ask her to add? Add ten yuan. add.I said. no. Why? I mean don't bother me.

I think I have the right.I announce a raise to you.What happened to the wrecked bike?Did you hear the news? Not yet, I called Safety Security this morning.I think she's smart enough that this trick won't work for her. Try again that's right.I said. Bu Aiqian balanced the cigarette on the ashtray, dialed a number, said a person's name, and after a while: I am Miss Bu.Any news on the crashed bike? I saw her face change, picked up the pencil from the table, and she said: Wait a minute, Shi Nali, Baidu East Street, how much does she want at No. 681?Yes, totally my fault, sorry, thank you, thank you.

She hung up the phone and tore off a page from the selfie sheet.Here, she said: her real address.She has to wait for the car to be repaired and have an invoice before she can apply for compensation.The invoice is now with Security Insurance Company, and the address on the invoice is the same. I folded that piece of paper, put it in my pocket, and said: Better keep in touch with Safety Safety.until the check is mailed.I don't want Ms. Shi to trace your car plate number, start asking, and find out where you work, she may change the place of residence. That's easy, I'll shake the phone again tomorrow morning.I

The door opened, and Ke Baisha strode into the office. Bu Aiqian threw the cigarette into the ashtray, extinguished it, and turned back to the typewriter keyboard.Ke Baisha turned ninety degrees and glared at me.I'll be pre-emptive, all day, where have you been?I asked. Bai Sha's cold and small eyes glowed with victory and said: Fishing.Very fun day fishing.Don't have to work.I told you earlier that I was going to make life easy.Please, don't let me interrupt your secret conversation.I know, Tang Nuo, you are my feathered partner.But you have to pay attention, she is not a partner, she can change at any time.

Elsie and I were working on the case. Really! I nod. She wants to say something.He stopped suddenly, the murderous look on his face faded a little, and he said, "Oh, it's about that bicycle." Part of it is for it. What business is there? I said: Essie is complaining to me that the standard of living is getting higher and higher, and her income and expenditure are a little out of balance. Well, she's wasting office hours trying to get sympathy from you that won't help.Baisha's eyes were small and round when she was angry.She said: She mentioned it to me last month, and

Nor did she get sympathy from me.I said. Baisha, who was furious, showed great surprise. I said: She didn't get sympathy, she got cash, a ten-dollar raise. Bai Sha wanted to speak, but when I spoke, I spoke with a firm tone, reminding her that it was not appropriate for the time being, she stood there, stunned, with her mouth wide open.Suddenly the storm came: you pompous little one.I am in charge of this office.Even if you are my partner, you have no right to give people a raise without my consent.In my opinion, you I said to Baisha: We are going to quarrel, it is better to quarrel in the office inside.She looked at me with small eyes one by one, and suddenly strode towards the private office, and I followed and closed the door with my foot.

She tried her best to control her temper.She said: I should have known this would happen.That girl isn't worth a ten dollar raise any more than she's worth a car ride.Her salary is not too much, which is the price of an ordinary secretary.she She does twice as much work as any secretary I've ever met. so what?She heckles me: she needs a job, I hire her.There are a lot of jobs out there.Of course, finding the best job for the same price is a business philosophy. I said: Life was hard before.There are few positions and many people need to work. You can choose people.Times are different now, and you can't pick and choose.

Baisha suddenly opened the drawer of her desk, took out a long ivory cigarette holder, and stuffed a cigarette heavily into the cigarette holder, stuffing it so heavily that the cigarette burst.She was about to throw the broken cigarette away, changed her mind, tore off the broken piece again, and stuffed the rest into the ivory holder.She said: You may not understand.But I can terminate the partnership at any time. I said: I can too. you!She said: When you came here, you didn't have a dime in your pocket, and you didn't eat for two or three days.Now that you're a partner, you're making far more money than you ever dreamed possible.You have to terminate the contract too, don't laugh to death.

I said: Bu Aiqian got a ten-yuan salary increase, or else the two of us would break up. Baisha's hands were shaking so much that she couldn't even light a cigarette.She simply stood up, stood by the window, and turned her back to me.After a minute and a half, she turned back to me with a mask on her face.She made a peaceful appearance and said: Yes, my dear, as long as you can bear it, so can I.Remember to me that you yourself will no longer have a salary, and after paying all kinds of expenses, you will get half of the net profit.Your problem is that you thought you were spending my money, and it doesn't matter if you are generous.You add her ten yuan, five of which are not taken out of your own pocket.Is there any progress on the Dai family case?

I'm going to see Luo Ruiting's lawyer, a man named Lin Fulai, do you know him? I don't know him, I haven't heard of him, why do I want to see him. There is no special purpose. when. Tomorrow morning, Rui Ting will take someone there.She thinks that this man is in collusion with her ex-husband. Tell me.Baisha said. She believed that this man named Huo Keping gave Dr. Dai information so that Dr. Dai could deal with her ex-husband so that her ex-husband would no longer harass her.Whatever was given, the evidence must have been in the wall safe, and it had been stolen. Stolen at the same time as jewelry?

Before.The so-called stolen jewelry is made by oneself in order to call the police. Where are these jewelry now? I don't know, a ring is in the glove box, and Yes I know.If Dr. Dai took it by himself, where are the other jewelry? I haven't worked it out yet. She should give us a bounty. who? Mrs. Dai. Why? Get her jewelry back. I haven't found it yet. Sooner or later you will. I'm not sure yet that Mrs. Day wants us to get the jewelry back. What did she hire you for? puppet. What puppet? Prevent Lawward from finding out that his ex-wife Rui Ting is in love with someone. How did you come up with this?she asked. They didn't want me to be a detective, they wanted me to play a regular guest in the family, and they specially designated me to be the private property of Mrs. Law's Rui Ting. Where is the problem? Don't know yet.Her surface is very calm.But too eager for me to play her close friend. I still don't understand. I said: Lawward fought for custody of the children at one point.Try to prove that Shanma's mother is not fit to have custody of Shanma.This is of course not for the benefit of the children, but to get some money.Something happened suddenly that made him withdraw his hand quickly.What happened after that.Make him bring up the old case again.Because he withdrew his hands for a while, Luo Ruiting thought that there was no problem, and she was free to do anything.She may have been a little negligent.These were all seven months ago. Pushing you to the front of the screen, pretending to be her boyfriend, what good is it? They couldn't prove that there was any wrongdoing between me and her.The opponent cannot attack either. Ke Baisha nodded: It makes sense. It won't take long to prove that.I said. any solution? If Rui Ting went from east to west and brought me to the public, it would prove that my guess was correct. Why do these tricks, she has been divorced and is free. When I find the reason, I will know what she is afraid of. You think she is afraid. certainly. The phone rang. Baisha picked up the phone and said: Elsie, who is it?After a while she handed the phone to me and said: A woman surnamed Lao is looking for you.Elsie said that you are in a meeting and should not be disturbed.She asked if you were free tonight.Aunt Lan said that it is best for you two to appear in public more often. Tell Elsie I'll call her back in half an hour. Bai Sha relayed the message, and dropped the phone to the machine table, almost breaking the phone: She is really in love with you. That's not bad, she has millions to her own name.I really want to marry her and retire. Baisha pointed out coldly: What if she just wants to use you? I stood up and walked to the door.Have a better conscience!I said: At the beginning of human beings, nature is good. No. 681, Baidu East Street, is an apartment house with a gorgeous facade and brick walls on both sides.Rustic gold flowers on the door, a dull lounge with cheap furniture with peeling paint.There is a door on the other side, which marks the manager's office, and two steps up is the walkway, and the apartment rooms on either side.The house has only three floors and no elevator.Room 304 is on the third floor, and the name on the mailbox in front of the apartment is Gu Taosai.I ring the doorbell.There was movement at the door.The door opened a three-inch seam and was held by a safety chain.A passionate black eye looked at me curiously. I said: There is a Miss Shi, do you live here? No, this is Miss Gu's apartment. Miss Smith? No. Do you know a Miss Smith? do not know.She starts to close the door. I said in a low voice, quickly, and vaguely: Strange, she filled in the address by herself, now she can't get the money for repairing the bicycle, it's no fault of the safety insurance company. I heard quick footsteps, and then Snelly's voice said: It's all right, Tao, let him in. The black-eyed girl undid the safety chain.I go into the apartment.The apartment has two bedrooms and a living room.The living room can also accommodate people, there is a wall bed in the wall, which can be put down at night.There is also a small kitchen. Snally didn't recognize me at first.She saw that my face was familiar, and then anger and fear appeared in her eyes. In one corner of the room, a man sat on a chair by a table.When Nali gasped sharply, he turned to me.The light shone on his face, it was Ding Jimu. I said: Morning, morning, I didn't mean to disturb the secret date, I just thought it would be the most suitable time for everyone to get to know each other. Ding Jimu retracted his feet under the chair, but it was the strength of his hands that supported him to stand up.He was as soft as overcooked asparagus. The black-eyed girl is the only one who doesn't want to slip.She looked at me curiously, not knowing what was going on. I said to her: Since no one introduced you, you are Gu Taosai.My surname is Lai.Then I said to everyone: Now, everyone knows each other.We can talk now.we chat here?Still leave the peach race aside. Gu Taosai closed the door and said: Why can't we talk here? Ding Jimu said: Lai, don't get me wrong, I can explain all of this, and you should explain it clearly before you come here.He looked at Snelly, and said with more courage: To be honest, this is none of your business. Snelly nodded in agreement. Ding Jimu was quite satisfied with his opening remarks.The more I thought about it, the more I got on the right track, and I walked slowly towards me, with square shoulders, a tall and thin figure, and a face with a healthy complexion that twitched a little because of the excitement.From the way he came, I could tell that boxing was also one of his favorite sports. He said: I hate sneaking the most, and I hate your sneaky look even more. Since you are here, I will count from one to three. Get out, one or two I said: It's none of my business.I am employed by Mrs. Day.I will report to Mrs. Day, you explain to her. Ding Jimu's voice suddenly showed panic: Don't go. I said: I don't have much time, so I need to speak quickly. Ding Jimu looked at the girl, feeling as helpless as a kitten on top of a telephone pole. Snali said: Since you are so interested in my private life, I might as well tell you a little bit. This saves a lot of time. Gradually, Nali was able to speak in a steady and controlled tone: Mr. Lai, don't be smart, the wind is the rain. Go ahead and make it better.I told her. Indignation was evident in her eyes: Listen to me, I don't have to make it up.I'm not interested in you staring at me all the time.Let me tell you a little secret, maybe you can leave me alone.I live here, and I have lived here for six months.This is my roommate, Gu Taosai.We have a lease, and I don't know how long Mrs. Dai will work there, so I will continue to pay half of mine and have half of the rights.Two months ago, Ding Jimu sent me back because of the rain.He met Tao Sai.Since then, he has often visited her.Usually I give them opportunities to go out when he comes, unless he takes her somewhere to play.Tonight, I don't want to go out because I still have that thing in my heart. I admit that Dr. Dai told me to call the police, but I slipped away instead of calling the police, which was a big mistake.I hate to tell you, but there is a reason.If I can not show up, as long as the police find the real thief.I don't have to tell anyone my reason for running away. Ding Jimu knew all about me.He can prove my word. That's right, Ding Jimu said quickly, she was telling the truth, Lai. Shi Nali continued to say angrily and quickly: All I ask is not to disturb me.I don't care about other people's business, and I don't want others to care about me.If you're really kind, don't bother me all day and spend more time looking for the jewel thief. Do you know who it is?I asked. She looked at Ding Jimu and said hesitantly: I dare not talk nonsense. Ding Jimu looked at his watch, hesitated for a while, and picked up his hat.I want to talk to you, Lai, he said, and I'll accompany you to the corner where my car is parked. Snali gave him a meaningful look, then disappeared in the direction of the kitchen.Gu Taosai walked towards him and held out his hand to him.Goodbye, Jim.She said: I'm sorry. nothing. I know how you feel about this kind of embarrassment.It's not my fault, I can't prevent it.do you understand me?The voice is full of worry. Of course, of course.he said uneasily. She leaned close to him: Jim, you won't be affected by us, will you? Won't. She put her arms around his neck and put her face close to him: Jim, you have to promise. He seemed in a hurry to leave.I promise, he said, there will be no difference. It's so kind of you.she says.The half-parted lips moved together.He lowered his head and put his hand on her waist listlessly.Wanted to leave early. I stood there, waiting for them to end the drama on their own. Ding Jimu tightened his hand, and stretched his other hand towards her neck.She ran her fingers into his hair.They turn their shoulders sideways in different directions. Snali came out from the kitchen: It's almost time, you two wake up. It was Tao Sai who pushed himself away.Ding Jimu was still looking at her.Lipstick was on his lips, and his face was flushed. You don't have to leave early because of me, Jim.I said. He turns to me.It's okay, I'm going to talk to you.He turned back to Tao Sai: Don't worry, nothing will change. She smiled, looked past Jim and looked at Snelly, then turned back to Ding Jim and said: Don't lose your temper, Jim.To cooperate with this detective.Tell him what he wants to know. Ding Jimu picked up his hat. Shi Nali said: The lipstick is printed on, Ding, return these books to you, we all think it looks very good. She stood in front of him, wrapped a handkerchief around her finger, and wiped off his lipstick for him.At the same time give him a brown paper parcel tied with rope. Ding Jimu said: Goodbye, Nali.Turning to Tao Sai, looking at her, she seemed to have something to say, changed her mind, and turned to me. goodbye dear.Tao Sai said. He looked like he wanted to kiss her again. I said: let's go, I don't have so much free time.open the door. Ding Jimu immediately came out with me, and we walked down the stairs side by side.On the sidewalk he said: Lai, I think you are a gentleman. Thanks. You seem to be open to other explanations. what explanation? He said: I don't know if you have studied my real relationship with the Dai family. If you haven't had it, you'll have it soon. He said: Aunt Lan is a conceited and self-centered character.She just controls every penny I have and hope to have in the future.My parents left me nothing.Aunt Lan paid for my college graduation, and he asked me to travel, which I am willing to do.In fact, to accompany her on a trip.She always likes to have young males on her side at all times.After that she stopped introducing me as her nephew.Since then, the trip has not been very pleasant.We traveled to many countries, South America, East and Europe.Aunt Lan never let me leave her.Of course sometimes she's asleep and I can sneak out and see where I want to go. After the trip, she wanted me to stay at home with her for a few months.Unfortunately, I have contracted tropical dysentery, which has had a great effect on my health.Dr. Dai told me to rest more, saying that I need sunlight and fresh air.So I lived in a daze and gradually became dependent on this place.Dr. Dai also likes young people in his family. I think he dislikes Aunt Lan's nagging. Ding Jimu took a deep breath, turned to meet my eyes and said: This is the real inside story.I felt like I had no future and no future.But I have no skills.My education is cultural.Don't think I haven't tried, I've gone out and looked for work.I also apply for a job in the factory.After they investigated, they found that I was living with rich people, and it was rumored that I was a playboy.Of course I never told my uncle or aunt that I used to go out to find work. So, I had to continue with this kind of life.Aunt Lan promised to remember me in her will. She said that I still suffer from tropical diseases and cannot go out to work. After my health recovers, he will help me start a business.Of course she has this ability, and she can use her influence, or borrow Dr. Dai's influence, to help me achieve my goal of finding a job, and it can be done at any time.But she will never claim that I am back to health, forever having another few weeks of sunlight and fresh air. Your Aunt Lan is still alive.I said. He seemed to say something.In the end, I still didn't say anything. In another twenty-five, thirty years, you'll be a completely useless old fellow.I said, hoping to force him to say what was already on the tip of his tongue. It worked surprisingly well.He broke out immediately: Aunt Lan would not live for two to three years at most.It's because of a heart problem, and it's getting worse.Dr. Dai knew, but didn't tell her.Dr. Dai said it is best not to let her know, let her do whatever she likes.Because her situation can pass at any time. who told youIs it Doctor Dai? He shook his head.Rui Ting, he said: Dr. Dai told her, she told me.Maybe she shouldn't have told me, but she knew where I was.It's not easy for me to explain, Aunt Lan is very selfish.Lai, maybe I shouldn't criticize her, she doesn't like me approaching women very much.She used various reasons, saying that women would affect my normal life, reduce my outdoor activities, and increase the disadvantages of night life.But the real reason was that she wanted the attention of everyone in the family.She is going to be the center of the whole family, the center of any occasion.I tell you everything is true, you can ask Rui Ting if you have time. I said: Luo Ruiting, if she doesn't like this place, why should she stay here?She has no financial difficulties. If you can find the answer, Ding Jimu said, you are really a detective. You miss your aunt, there is no special way to keep her. He shrugged: "I talk too much. I don't see enough. He said: Lai, can the two of us compromise? difficulty. You wouldn't tell Aunt Lan about Gu Taosai, would you? I work for your aunt. However, your purpose is to retrieve the jewelry and prove that Dr. Dai did not commit suicide.Your purpose is to get back the insurance money.The matter between me and Gu Taosai has nothing to do with the overall situation. I will think about it carefully.I told him: goodbye. He stood by the side of the road, watching me go away.