Chapter 8 (2/2)

”Stop playing around. Are you thinking of going to people's houses asking if they want wreaths and ritual money? Even if people want to give you face, would they be able to?” I replenished my cup with more tea and laughed at Liu Jianjun.

”That's true. How about changing professions and selling something else?” Liu Jianjun pondered and felt that it was really inappropriate, upon which he started to persuade me to change professions.

”I only know to tie wreaths, sing ritual songs and so on. Sell something else? Should I learn to operate something like hair salon?” I looked around the room filled with paper wreaths and asked while scratching my head.

”You can't think of something better, can you?” Liu Jianjun shot me a distasteful eye.

”It isn't really that bad. At least with these hair salons, those girls who travel at night will be a little more safe, won't they? Doesn't your public security bureau have a banner saying 'Prost.i.tution is better than rape'?” I didn't think opening a hair salon was bad, everyone is working to eat. Their bodies were their own, they were just exchanging it for money, and it didn't have too bad of a publicity. At least, compared to those who exploit people's sweat and tears, it was much better. Those people would use tricks or force to exploit others, but the hair salons at least had clearly marked prices.

”You.. this is a typical case of incorrect worldview.” Liu Jianjun shook his head at me.

”At least, I have a good heart.” I shrugged my shoulders.

”That is true!” Liu Jianjun expressed his approval at this point.

”When are we going?” After drinking two cups of tea and having chatted for some while, Liu Jianjun looked at his watch and asked me.

”What's the rush, It will be fine if we reach before 11pm – 1am. It’s only a matter of few minutes.” I stood up and stretched my back.

”Let's go now!” It was about 10pm, I went up to the attic and picked up the coin sword enshrined under the Three Pristine Ones, then I said somewhat agitatedly to Liu Jianjun.

”Notify your colleagues to prepare for an arrest.” Sitting in the police car, I said to Liu Jianjun.

”You are certain of finding the murderer?” Liu Jianjun slowed down the vehicle and asked me.

”I am certain of finding out who the real murderer is. Arresting or not arresting, its your problem. But before arresting the murderer, ask your colleagues to carry these.” I took out several protective talismans and gave them to Liu Jianjun. It wasn't a problem for the police to capture the murderer, but don't forget that person had a stillborn spirit beside him.

”Xu Hairong, notify the guys to return to duty.” Liu Jianjun immediately phoned his colleague upon hearing what I said. As for the efficiency of these talisman seals, he had absolute faith in them.

”Captain, what is all these noise for? I had just finished bathing…..” Xu Hairong's resentful reply came from the phone. Due to the serial criminal cases & continuous overtime, she hadn't accompanied her husband properly for a week. It wasn't easy to bring up some excitement today, but now it was spoiled by Liu Jianjun's call.

”Ah, go back to the station and prepare for an arrest. When this is over, I will give you a few days of vacation.” Lui Jianjun was also embarra.s.sed for disturbing their intimate time. After thinking it over, he said to Xu Hairong.

Everything was ready and we also joined up with the criminal police team. It was approximately 10.30 pm, I got off the car and looked at the slightly misty moon, I then followed Liu Jianjun to the mortuary.

”Captain Liu, you are still working this late at night?” An old man was guarding the mortuary. Upon the knocking sounds, he put on a coat and opened the door before asking.

”The superiors are closely observing the case, nothing can be done about it.” Liu Jianjun pa.s.sed over a cigarette to the old man and said.

”Ohh, then come on in. Whether the case is solved or not, what's the use in forcing you guys?” The old man sighed and moved towards the side to let us enter.

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