Chapter 14 Chapter Fourteen

Bei Fude was obviously very excited, sitting in the chair opposite Baisha, we can solve it.He said. What can be done? Do you remember when I told you about a young woman I found a job for her in San Francisco? Baisha frowned at his question.Another woman? Not another one.One I talked to you about.You've seen the one she wrote. oh!The one who called you Sinbad. That's it. What happened to that one? She will help me. What help? Get out the money and help me settle this award.Her salary is good, she saves most of it, invests here and there, she has 2300 yuan in the bank.I can pay 200 yuan myself.You can take it and close the case with George.

How did you contact this woman?Baisha asked.Do you have a phone? no.She came down here on a business trip.She called me and I rushed to the hotel to see her.I've always wanted to find you.The money is now in San Francisco, and she has managed to wire it over.We can get this thing over by ten o'clock tomorrow morning. Bai Sha said: You are so popular with women! Mrs. Ke, what do you mean? That's what it means! I do not understand what you mean.Mrs. Ke, this woman has nothing to do with my womanhood. Two thousand three hundred yuan has become fate. That's different. No wonder it's different.Bai Sha said: Where did you get your hair cut?

my what? Which shop cut your hair for you? What's the matter, you're confusing me even more. I don't know myself either!Baisha said: You just need to tell me which one is your barbershop. What does it matter? Maybe quite related.Do you have a regular place to get your hair cut? Yes. Where? Bei Fude hesitated for a moment, and he said: Next to the Pacific Greyhound bus terminal, there is a barber shop called Dingshangmei. Which one do you go to every time? Yes. Has it been this long? Yes, Mrs. Ko, but I don't understand why you ask? It's not a secret, is it? Jesus, of course it wasn't a secret.

If someone tells others about which haircut you got at, you won't particularly object, will you? Of course, there is nothing to object to.But Mrs. Ke, I don't understand, are you crazy?Or am I crazy? Bai Sha smiled, and she said: It's all right, I just want to make sure it's not something I can't talk about.You have no other business dealings with the owner of this shop, do you? No, of course not. Do you have shareholders in this store? No, Mrs. Ko, please tell me the reason for asking these questions, will you? I want to find out where you got your haircut and what it has to do with this case.

But it doesn't matter. There should be none. no. But there are. I don't know. I also do not understand.What happened to the other letter? Bei Fude immediately became angry.He hesitated, as if he wanted Baisha to know whether he was considering leaving here immediately or showing her the letter.After a while, he took out a sealed letter from his pocket.Baisha spread her hands forward.He put the letter into her hand.Betha turned the letter over and over in her hands. When did the letter arrive? It arrived at the normal delivery time of three o'clock in the afternoon. Did your mother-in-law see this letter?

see.Jia Lu also saw it. Bai Sha pondered and said: The same typing, the letter is sent to your wife, and it also says confidential, dear!She raised her voice and said, "Oh, Elsie!The only answer from the office was the muffled sound of typing.Ke Baisha picked up the phone and said to Bu Aiqian: Put the teapot up again, we have another letter. Baisha put down the phone and continued to study the letter.It seems that this letter can give us a deeper understanding.She said: "The envelope was a very ordinary, postmarked envelope like the other one.I had to find another ad for a fur shop.

Can you replace it with something else? Don't be fake, Baisha said: Your mother-in-law saw two confidential, sealed envelopes. If one was an advertisement for a fur shop and the other was a fundraising fund for the Disabled Foundation, she would immediately sniff them out. Something is wrong.The only way to be unsuspecting is to put the same furrier ad over there, and she must look like she thinks the furrier got her address wrong. That's right.Bei Fude said: "I didn't expect this layer. Are there any new developments in your house? Nothing new.same as usual.The policemen ran here and there, touched here and there, and asked here and there.Mrs. Gu was crying.Jialu secretly watched me every minute.

Why is she staring at you secretly? how could I know. Baisha lit a cigarette by herself. Why are you asking where I get my haircut?North Ford asked. Seems like you're a little concerned, why? I'm not worried, just curious. Are you a little worried that you shouldn't tell me why? No, there is no reason not to tell you. Then why do you keep bringing this up? Don't talk nonsense, I haven't kept mentioning this at all.I just want to know your real reason for asking this.I have no objection, no worries, and no mentions.I want to know why you ask this question. I just want to know.What's the name of the girl who's about to give you money?

Luo Meimin. what does she do She is now in full charge of advertising for a large department store in San Francisco, and she is climbing fast. What did Xu Taolan say to her? I don't know what you mean. Have you told Xu Taolan that Luo is going to give you money to solve the problem for you? No, why should I tell her. why not? There was simply no reason to tell her. How long will she be here? who?Xu Taolan? No, a woman surnamed Luo. She will leave by night train tonight, and wire the money over tomorrow.That's why I was so anxious to come to see you.I want you to contact Nan Qiaoqi and ask him not to break his promise.The important thing is that we get that case over by noon tomorrow.

Bu Aiqian opened the door.The water boiled.she says. Kebetha pushed back her squeaky swivel chair and stood up herself.Well, she said: Let's break the Postal Code again. The teapot on Elsie's desk steamed aggressively.Ai Qian placed several thick magazines under the heating plate to protect the table. Ke Baisha pinched the letter with her thumb and forefinger, leaning towards the steam coming out of the spout.She said to Bei Fude: "Latch the door." Baisha was concentrating on sealing Xun's letter, her fat waist bent hard. Bu Aiqian quickly pushed the tabletop with her hands, and lightly pushed her oiled typing chair back.

What's the matter?Bai Sha didn't raise her head, she just asked. Door!Bu Aiqian replied and started running. Baisha raised her head.The black shadow of a person, from the outside aisle, shines on the half frosted glass of the entrance door of the office. It is a broad-shouldered, harsh profile, with a cigar in his mouth, tilted at a high angle.Bei Fude leaned down to look at the envelope that Bai Sha was smoking.Bu Aiqian reached out her hand to bolt the crossbar on the door. bastard!Baisha looked at Beifude angrily.I told you to lock the door! Bu Aiqian touched the crossbar with her hand. The shadow on the door moved, the doorknob turned, and Bu Aiqian's hand was on the latch. Ai Qian, who had no time to latch the door, panicked and took half a step forward to hold the door of the office with all her strength, hoping to prevent the other party from opening the door. The police officer of Mi Shanlou had his right shoulder on the door, but before he could put his head and half of his upper body into the office through the slit door, he saw Bu Aiqian's desk in time, with the hot plate and small teapot on it, and Ke Bai who was annoyed Sha, and the bewildered Bei Fude. Officer Mi didn't say a word, and didn't take his eyes off Baisha and Beifude. He reached in with one hand and pushed Bu Aiqian lightly. Without looking at Aixi, he said, "What's the matter, I'm not welcome in." ah? I'm about to close the office.Bu Aiqian said anxiously: Mrs. Ke is tired and doesn't want to see guests anymore. I see.Shanlou said: So you are going to make a pot of tea for the elderly, are you? Exactly, exactly.Elsie's answer was too fast and a little too enthusiastic.We all want to have some tea.We often drink tea.us great.Shanlou said: I also like tea, count me in.Baisha, cook me more.Elsie, you can close the door. Shanlou entered the office, and Elsie looked at Baisha helplessly.Lock the office door. Bai Sha said: God, you policemen are worth a lot.You visitors never think of time, morning, noon, afternoon or evening That's right.Shanlou interjected, "It's just that I have a good taste, and I often catch up by coincidence, which is more useful than being early."It's a pity that today is not a meal, which is much better than drinking tea.Do you have a snack, Baisha?The one with the sweet filling is my favourite. Baisha looked at him angrily. Don't let the water evaporate.Shanlou said: Baisha, go get some tea. Baisha glanced at Bu Aiqian.Elsie, where's the tea? tea.oh!Mrs. Ke, I remembered it when I mentioned it to you.Didn't we just run out yesterday?I remembered, you told me to buy it today, but I forgot to buy it. Damn it, Baisha said: You keep forgetting what I want you to do.I definitely remember asking you to buy more tea yesterday afternoon.I remember what I said to you as I threw away the empty tea bag. I remember now.Elsie said ashamedly: I forgot today.I'm so sorry. Shanlou bared his teeth and smiled, he found a chair and sat down.Get out the cup and saucer.Shanlou said: It seems that I will sell some tea to you. You don't always carry a bag of tea with you, do you? I will find a way.Shanlou adjusted into a comfortable sitting position on the chair, and took out a new cigar.He said.Come on, Betha, Elsie, get out the cup and saucer. Bu Aiqian stayed there to watch Bai Sha. Bai Sha said: I changed my mind.Since there is no tea, what kind of tea to drink.I also don't believe that Shanlou has become tea, I'm not interested anymore It's okay, it's okay, Shanlou interrupted her again and said: It doesn't matter whether you drink or not, I still want to see your teacup and saucer.Where did you put them? Let me tell you, I decided not to use it today. I know, but I'm interested in taking a look. It doesn't matter to me that you are interested.I have other things to do.Come in, Mr. Bei, let's continue discussing what we were talking about just now. We are here to study together now.Shanlou said. Sorry, my client values ​​his privacy.The right to privacy, you know that every American citizen attaches great importance to this basic right.Yeah? Shanlou was still smiling easily.No cups, and no saucers for them, are there, Betha?Mrs. Gu told me that there was another letter addressed to Mrs. Bei.I knew I'd find Mr. North there.Mr. Bei, if this letter is in your pocket, please take it out and I will take it away.This could be a piece of evidence. You have to take it!Baisha shouted: I believe in the principles of heaven, the laws of the country, and human feelings.There is a sequence for this kind of thing, if a letter is addressed to a certain person's wife, now Baisha, don't do this, don't do this, your blood pressure will rise.If you really value the law of the country so much, how are you going to deal with this matter? I'm going to make a pot of tea.Baisha still shouted: There is no law in the world that says I can't make tea in the office. Check it out and you'll be amazed.Shanlou said: City laws also have various regulations on cooking.City ordinances also regulate where food may be served, sold, and given away, and besides I make a cup of tea for my own clients, no need to apply for a license! Shanlou was still smiling.He said: Bu Aiqian has been working here for a long time, does she do this kind of work every afternoon? Ke Baisha looked at him angrily and ignored him. Mi Shanlou looked at Mr. Bei.Mr. Bei, he said: I know you have another anonymous letter.If you want to steam it, don't forget I want to see it too. What the hell are you?Bai Sha said: I rushed into my office by myself to wrong the common people. Take it easy, Betha.Your office is ready to welcome anyone.I just didn't find Mr. Bei when I went to Bei's house, so I just came here to have a look.I just talked to Mrs. Gu.Of course she was very concerned about the whole case, and she had a lot of reasonable thoughts about her daughter's disappearance in particular.Of course, none of her thoughts had anything to do with Sally Leng's death.In order to find clues about her daughter's disappearance, she recalled many recent events.One of them was that she had seen two letters to Mrs. Bei recently, and the envelopes had the words confidential and personally signed.She suggested that we look for it, take a look, and see if there were any promising clues in it.We searched, but only found one envelope. Of course, even I feel that it is wrong to open Mrs. Bei's letter.However, I think there is nothing wrong with taking the letter to a place with strong light to see if you can see what is in the envelope.I made a blank letter out of cardboard, and read the letter by the light of a candle.Inside the envelope was an advertisement for a leather goods company.I checked carefully that the letter had been stolen.I remember that there were originally two anonymous letters.You even hid one and didn't show it to me.The envelope of that letter is not with you.Mrs. Gu is very concerned.The confidential letter that came this afternoon has disappeared.I add two and two together to know where the letter is.Where did Bei Fude go?When I ran here, I saw you making tea.You have no cup, no saucer, not even tea leaves. white sha.Both of us are detectives.You are me, what conclusions would you give. Oh my god.Baisha hated him saying to Beifude too long-windedly: Let's let him participate. This is still true.Shanlou grinned and said, "Old Bei, at least I will keep this matter a secret from your mother-in-law.I never spoke to her about the second letter.Honestly, it's good for you to tell.Your mother-in-law thinks you and Sally are confused, maybe she doesn't want to go on, or you want to pick up some lady again, and she's not happy.She thinks you killed Sally.She thought your wife was also the one who made her disappear. I made my wife disappear!Bei Fude yelled: I made Mabel disappear?God!If I want to know where she is now, I can just cut off my right hand.Betha knows, I'm making a deal Shut up!Baisha cried: This old fox just wants you to keep talking.This is the old trick of Tiaozi, picking you in front of your mother-in-law.Pick your mother-in-law in front of you. Why don't you let him finish, Betha.Is there anything he can't say? We should all be vigilant when you break into other people's offices like this and provoke the relationship between mother-in-law and son-in-law.No, I didn't stop him from talking, I just told him not to provide information, lest you turn around and tell his mother-in-law again. Shanlou said: Hey, Bai Sha is more and more able to adapt to the situation, and her words are unreasonable.I shouldn't have talked to Bei Fude when you were around, I should have brought him to the headquarters to have a chat. Bei Fude said to him angrily: We ordinary people don't need to suffer from your uselessness.How old are you! I'm not old, but you deserve this kind of uselessness.Why did your wife disappear when your former lover arrived?Who told your unclear maid to die in a daze?I don't know how many wives in the world simply disappear on the surface, or go back to their natal family to visit relatives, and finally go all the way, never looking back?No, I can't say that, it looks like I'm accusing you of something.I am not accusing you.I'm just investigating.Your mother-in-law is accusing you. here we go again.Baisha said: Don't fall for him.Leave him alone.For now, we should open that letter and read it. Baisha hurriedly found the letter from Bu Aiqian's desk, and when Shanlou came in suddenly, Baisha hid the letter in a pile of papers on Bu Aiqian's desk. Mi Shanlou was still sitting in his chair, puffing on his cigar leisurely, watching what the hell they were doing. Ke Baisha moistened the glue on the envelope seal with steam, inserted a pencil at the top of the seal side, and slowly rolled it down and to the other side. Clean and neat.Mi Shanlou said in admiration: quite experienced. Baisha ignored him. Bei Fude said nervously: I should have the right to take a look first.if there is something inappropriate Mi Shanlou unhurriedly got up from his chair and walked over.Bei Fude snatched the letter from Bai Sha.Mi Shanlou grabbed Bei Fude's wrist. Nonsense, nonsense.Shanlou said: Leave it to me! Bei Fude tried to break free.Shanlou increased the pressure on his wrist.Suddenly, he pulled his wrist and made a rotation, out of the range of Baisha's outstretched arm.He used the twist of the elbow to give him an elbow lock method in a small grappling. Bei Fude let go of his hand.The letter in his hand fell to the ground.Shanlou took half a step through Baisha to get the letter that had fallen down.At the moment when the two were fighting each other, Shanlou knocked Baisha half a step away with his broad shoulders. You bastard!cried Baisha. I am serving the lady!Mi Shanlou deliberately said shamelessly.He took the letter and walked back to the chair he was sitting on just now, still biting the wet cigar in his mouth. All right!Bai Sha said: Read it out, everyone listen to it. I am thinking about it. Read it out, everyone! Mi Shanlou just smiled.He watched it alone with interest, and then folded it up and put it in his vest pocket.We had a lot of fun!he concluded. Bai Sha said: You are so happy. The envelope is in your hand, I suggest you find another leather advertisement that is the same as last time, put it in the envelope, and seal the envelope, just like last time.It was none of my business.I'm just suggesting to make it easier for your clients to go home and be human.Mrs. Valley now learned to check letters with a hundred-candlelight bulb.She was waiting for the letter to show up and get an internship.When your client comes home, the first thing she will ask him is whether this letter is in his pocket.Well, I see I have to go.Not very welcome here! Mi Shanlou stood up, approached Bu Aiqian's table, and used his little finger to dust off his cigar ash. Bei Fude looked at Bai Sha helplessly.He asked: Is there no kingly law in this country?Can we sue him? Kebaisha said nothing until the door was closed.He is tantamount to capturing us alive on the spot.Baisha said bitterly: He knows us all, damn it. Bei Fude was angry, and said coldly: Mrs. Ke, I think this is the last time since you took over this case, you always thought you were smart, made all kinds of suggestions, and messed up the case.If you would have simply followed my wife as I instructed you, you would have known where she was by now.I gave you a strictly confidential letter, which you immediately handed over to the police.I handed you the third letter, and you fiddled with it, and I didn't even have a chance to read the content.I probably shouldn't have hired a woman detective at all!Officer Mi must not dare to be so rude to a man. Ke Baisha stared at the man with her eyes tightly frowned, as if she didn't hear what he was saying. Bei Fude straightened his back and walked out of the office following Mi Shanlou's footsteps. Bu Aiqian looked at Ke Baisha sympathetically.Really bad luck.She said: But it's not your fault. Ke Baisha did not hear her talking. Her eyes were level, and she kept looking ahead, but she was so absorbed in it that she ignored it.I see.she says. What turned out to be so?Elsie said. They thought Beifude killed his wife, and Beifude said that he had been in the barber shop all morning.I remember that time he came in.It was terribly cold.The cold wind blows away the fog.Northford wore a coat, and his beard was not shaved.He took me to the front of his house to break up, and when I got back to his office, his face was clean, he had just had a massage, his fingernails had been manicured, and his hair had been done.So, that woman needs to know who his barber is.The barber shop was his only time witness, and there was a big hole in it where he had no time witness at all. Kebetha hurried into her private office to get her coat and hat.