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At twelve thirty-five she arrived at Stockholm's central station.The Grand Hotel murder was definitely not on the news that day, and those press releases told stories about animal welfare, which caused a wave of public outrage.A chimpanzee who spent several years in Sweden was sold to a zoo in Thailand, where she was kept in a cage that was apparently too small. She left the station and walked past the cultural center on Sergei Square, where she used to spend hours reading newspapers in the reading room.She didn't want to read newspapers, and she never cared much for apes.She could live without the news and, above all, without hearing the story of the Grand Hotel murder.

Nevertheless, she suddenly found herself sitting on a bench at Strom Quay (Strom Quay), with the sea water behind her, her eyes fixed on the exterior of the Grand Hotel directly opposite.Police have removed the cordon.A small bus stopped in front of the hotel gate, and the bus driver was chatting with the gatekeeper.The scene was exactly the same as when she innocently stepped into the Grand Hotel three days ago. Hello!what happened?Sitting here mulling over your own faults? She jumped up, as if frightened, only for Heino to appear behind her unknowingly.Heinuo carried all his worldly belongings with him, mostly plastic bags filled with empty cans, and she knew that underneath those plastic bags was a ochre-red covered trolley, because she had watched Heinuo tidy up the cart.At this time, only the wheels of the trolley are exposed.

Chris, you really startled me! Chris grinned and sat down next to her, and the deep-rooted dirty smell immediately overwhelmed the other smells.She backed away slightly so Chris wouldn't notice. Hai Nuo stared at the Grand Hotel.Did you do it? Sibylla glanced at him, surprised how quickly rumors spread around.Heinuo is not the kind of person who can read newspapers. No, I didn't do it. Heinuo nodded, he obviously felt that this topic could not be discussed any further. So did you get anything? She shook her head: No drinks and craving fresh rolls? He rubbed his dirty palms together and smiled happily.

Well said, nice and fresh rolls are a wonderful thing. She rummaged through her rucksack, found her stash of breakfast rolls, and gave Chris one.He ate the rolls greedily, gnawing hard with the few remaining teeth in his mouth. Good stuff, but it would be even better with a small glass of wine.She smiled, wishing she could give him any kind of drink, preferably fine wine. Two stylishly dressed women approached, led by a puppy in a plaid coat.The puppy looks like a big spoiled rat.Seeing Heino, one of the women began whispering something to her companion, and the two of them quickened their pace together.Hai Nuo has been paying attention to these two women. Just as they passed by, Hai Nuo stood up, leaned forward, and leaned towards them:

Good afternoon, ladies!Want to take a bite? Holding the half-eaten roll in his hand, he politely handed half of the roll to the two women.Two women walked past him without saying a word, apparently trying to get out of harm's way without embarrassing themselves by running away. Heinuo sat back on the bench, and Sibylla laughed out loud. careful!Hai Nuo shouted behind the two women: A mouse is chasing you! The two women walked quickly until they reached the gate steps of the National Museum, and then stopped after making sure that no one was chasing them.The two women talked agitatedly as a police car drove across Skepp Bridge.The body language of the two women told Sibylla they were going to pull over the police car.Her heart beat faster.

Listen!Heino!Please do me a favor. At this time, the police car had already pulled to the side of the road.The two women pointed to the bench where Sibylla and Heino were sitting as they spoke. If the police come here, you have to pretend you don't know me. Heino looked at Sibylla.The police car moved. don't know you?Of course I know you, you are Sibylla, Queen of Smarland. please!Heinuo, I don't know him now.please!you do not know me. The police car drove up to the bench next to the two of them, and two uniformed police officers came out, a male police officer and a female police officer, and they did not turn off the engine of the police car.Heinuo stared at them intently while stuffing the last piece of bread roll into his mouth.

Hi!Heino!Did you annoy those two ladies over there? Hai Nuo turned his head to look at the two women, who were still standing at the gate of the National Museum.Sibylla was staring at her rucksack, hoping to escape the police. I?No!I just ate my roll in peace. In order to prove his words, he opened his mouth wide to let the other party see what was in his mouth. It doesn't matter!Heinuo, keep eating. Heinuo closed his mouth and muttered unhappily: That's easy to say. Then Heino continued to chew his bread.Sybylla was studying the side pockets of her rucksack with interest. Hello!Did he give you trouble?

Sibylla knew the policeman was talking to her, and she looked up, rubbing her eyes as if gravel had run into them.who me?No, not at all. She opened the other side pocket and started rummaging again. I never trouble the queen, especially not Queen Smaland.Heinuo spoke very sincerely. Sybylla closed her eyes, but continued to fumble with the rucksack, leaving one side pocket unchecked. I like that, Heino, that's right. The policewoman tries to wrap up the conversation with them.Xi Bila breathed a sigh of relief, she heard the sound of two blind police officers walking away and opening the car door, she glanced at them and saw that the male police officer was still holding the door handle.

What's the matter with you?Why spy on honest citizens who eat in peace?So it's all my fault that those old hags came out and chased mice and started making a fuss and getting mad for nothing? Shut up!Sibylla hissed disapprovingly. Hanuo became excited.The male policeman stopped. Let me tell you something you didn't know, okay?For example, if you were here on September 23rd, 1885, you might be able to make a difference. The male policeman came over, but the female policeman remained in the passenger seat of the car.Sibylla started closing the compartments on the rucksack. It was time to get out of the way.

Heinuo stood up and pointed to the Grand Hotel. There she was, standing on the balcony of the Grand Hotel. Sibylla stopped what she was doing and listened to him. This time it was packed with people all the way to Kung Garden.People are waiting for her to sing. At this time, the male policeman and Xi Bila stared at him.The male policeman was curious. Who is singing on the balcony? Heinuo sighed, shrugged, and opened his dirty palm. Haven't you heard of it?Christina.Nelson, that's her, Smaland's Nightingale. Heino is no longer dramatic.The policewoman became impatient. She rolled down the window and shouted to her colleague:

Janne!hurry up! Wait a moment! Hai Nuo nodded, as if he was in full control of the situation. More than 40,000 people crowded into the center of Stockholm, wanting to hear her sing.The place was crowded with people, people climbed lampposts, stood on top of carriages, people everywhere.In a dead silence, her singing carried all the way to Skoop Bridge.Did you hear that?People in those days knew how to shut up and listen. Jayne!I’m waiting for you! Hai Nuo completely grasped the male policeman's attention.Sibylla could only sit still, and she glanced at the National Museum as the matter unfolded.Heino raised one arm, pointing a finger at the sky, and the gesture sent another foul stench wafting from his battered coat.Sibylla concentrated, holding her breath. The moment she finished singing, they all started clapping like crazy.Then someone shouted: The scaffolding around Palmgren has collapsed.The Panglen Building was under construction at the time.The crowd was first worried, then panicked.Sixteen women and two children were trampled to death, and about a hundred others were taken to hospital. Heino nodded again. You should have been there, those people might have lived longer if you had been there.Do your policing well and not point the finger at me.I'm just eating my rolls. The male policeman named Jayne smiled at him. You're right, it's an interesting story, Heino.So take care! This time, the policeman got into the car and drove away. Heinuo didn't have time to think of other topics.Sibila shook her head while looking at Heinuo: How do you know that? Heino snorted. educate.Haven't you heard?I may smell like shit, but I'm educated. He got to his feet, shaking his loaded trolley, ready to raid the Conn Gardens dumpsters. Thank you for the rolls. Sibylla smiled feebly, Heino walked away, and Sibylla was still looking at Christina 115 years ago.The balcony where Nelson was standing.Today, it is no longer possible to hear someone singing above the din of on-and-off traffic.When Sibila turned her head, she happened to see Heinuo crossing Conn Garden Street before disappearing.She suddenly had an urge to chase Heinuo.It's nice to have someone to accompany you, even for a little while longer.But that's useless. She stays where she is, with the murders still in the limelight, better off alone. Business as usual.