Chapter 331: The Middle-Aged Man Who Died Alone (1/2)

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After leaving the restaurant, Chen s.h.i.+ lit up a cigarette out of habit. Lin Dongxue s.n.a.t.c.hed it from his mouth and threw it into the trash can on the roadside. “You have a gross cigarette smell on your body. If you continue to smoke for a few years, you'll really become a stinking uncle. You should quit it!”

Chen s.h.i.+ forced a smile. “I only have this one hobby.”

“What kind of hobby is smoking? Hobbies should be rewarding. I saw an article that smoking not only causes cancer, but also causes cardiovascular disease. It will take fifteen years for the body to return to normal after you quit smoking. If you quit smoking now, you'll be a healthy old man by the age of fifty.”

Chen s.h.i.+ smiled bitterly. To be honest, it was a task easier said than done.

“Is there a reward if I quit successfully?”

Lin Dongxue thought for a while, gestured for him to get closer to her and spoke in his ear for a long time. Chen s.h.i.+ said in disbelief, “Really?”

“Of course! As long as you quit successfully, I will do it for you.”

“It's a deal.”

“Pinky promise.”

After the two pinky promised, Chen s.h.i.+ took out his cigarettes and lighter. Although he was reluctant, he still put them in the trash can.

From now on, they will be separated.

The two planned to go shopping, but Lin Dongxue received a text message. Lin Qiupu sent coordinates and said briefly, “There's a murder case.”

Lin Dongxue handed the phone to Chen s.h.i.+, and Chen s.h.i.+ said, “Let's go.”

Chen s.h.i.+ asked when he got in the car, “Can I smoke electronic cigarettes in the future?”

“No.” Lin Dongxue said flatly.

At the scene of the murder case, it was the standard familiar scene. The police were taking pictures and controlling the area while several other policemen were questioning the neighbors outside. This was a three-bedroom and two-living room house. Looking at the interior design, the homeowner seemed to be financially well-off.

There was a mess in the living room that seemed to have seen a fierce fight. The body fell under the sink outside the toilet. It was a fat middle-aged man wearing a s.h.i.+rt and suit pants. He was laying by the sink with his mouth wide open. His lips were purple and his skin was pale. Chen s.h.i.+'s first reaction was that this man was poisoned to death.

Chen s.h.i.+ glanced at the clothing hanger and the victim's casual suit jacket was hung on it. He speculated that the victim had just arrived home when he died.

Peng Sijue was examining the body. When he looked at the deceased's throat using a flashlight, he suddenly said, “Close the door.”

The policeman at the door closed the door quickly, while Lin Qiupu, Chen s.h.i.+, and Lin Dongxue went over to his side. Peng Sijue glanced at Lin Dongxue. “Dongxue, do you want to avoid this? The image may be a little...”

“Is it that the victim's d.i.c.k was cut off and stuffed into his mouth?” Chen s.h.i.+ asked. Lin Dongxue was shocked when she heard his words.

“Do you have to be so direct?!” Peng Sijue glared at him.

“There's blood on the pants and the throat is bulging, as if stuffed... This is the best thing to cut off a men's body since it doesn't have tendons or cartilage. You can cut it off in one go and it's very symbolic.”

“Thank you for voicing out your valuable opinions.”

Peng Sijue slowly pulled out the thing in his throat and upon seeing the item, Lin Dongxue frowned but she didn't avoid it. As a police officer, there was nothing she should avoid.